Yeah I know, I know it's only June. However as we have members far and wide we thought we'd post up this years do and get some ideas for this years location. What we know so far - Date 13th December. Ideas for location that we've had suggested so far are as follows Amsterdam Ireland - Nobber to be precise Derby Dubai Basingstoke Fleet Oxford Please get your suggestions in that way we can secure something early and get cheap hotels etc.
Doncaster? Just for us to be lazy lol.
Manchester
Amsterdam or Barnsley
[QUOTE=abdul;720378]Manchester[/QUOTE] What he said! I'm just buying a house with a workshop with a bar in it at the moment. Should be ready for Christmas! ;) Who suggested Dubai?? Ok, I suggest the moon!!
Can I add Iceland, as I'm working there for 10 weeks from November 1st, I'll buy the first round.
I'm up for Dubai, only an hour away, sounds OK
Central area
Area with Smithy, definitely somewhere a bit more central.
Where do you mean by 'central' ?
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;720727]Where do you mean by 'central' ?[/QUOTE] where smithy lives lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;720728]where smithy lives lol[/QUOTE] Some people would struggle to get there if it was in their front room lol
Hmm last years was central as was the first one.... Abingdon pretty much smack bang in the middle and people made it from way oop North and only a few from the Midlands and South The one in Kingswinford again fairly central and attended by people from way down South and not all of the midland contingent and I don't think any northerners made it. Where exactly are people classing as Central????
Barnsleys pretty central
[QUOTE=t5 pete;720734]Barnsleys pretty central[/QUOTE] To what lol Newcastle???
Kendal in Cumbria
i think the birmingham do was good and attended by a fair few
Something a little further up the country.
On a serious note ide say any where in-between Nottingham and Northampton what do you guys and gals do tho is it just a night in the toby carvery etc or do you all go out in the city centre afterwards iirc that was highlighted with the first Christmas due as the hotel wasn't near anything us northerners like our fill so do the welsh and the odd brummy.
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;720732]Where exactly are people classing as Central????[/QUOTE] Leicester ;)
[QUOTE=t5 pete;720790]On a serious note ide say any where in-between Nottingham and Northampton what do you guys and gals do tho is it just a night in the toby carvery etc or do you all go out in the city centre afterwards iirc that was highlighted with the first Christmas due as the hotel wasn't near anything us northerners like our fill so do the welsh and the odd brummy.[/QUOTE] northampton is good for a night out
Usually a meal in a pub mate. Christmas menu, lots of laughs n shenanigans, secret Santa etc.
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;720745]Kendal in Cumbria[/QUOTE] Ill second that only ten miles from me
Well seeing as we had people from all over the country there today, how about Stratford-upon-Avon ? Pete, Adrian, Colin, Liam, Emlyn, Neal, Jim, Steve, Martin, Frankie etc We could have a look round the town on the Sunday as well (always seems quite nice when we're driving through it to Shakespeare)
What about the Arctic? ;) You'd have an n-ice time there. Anyway, I don't do Christmas anything so it's the one meet I tend to avoid like the plague.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;724949]Well seeing as we had people from all over the country there today, how about Stratford-upon-Avon ? Pete, Adrian, Colin, Liam, Emlyn, Neal, Jim, Steve, Martin, Frankie etc We could have a look round the town on the Sunday as well (always seems quite nice when we're driving through it to Shakespeare)[/QUOTE] nice in the summer, not so nice in the rain or snow in december lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;725016]nice in the summer, not so nice in the rain or snow in december lol[/QUOTE] But where is?
[QUOTE=stribo;725017]But where is?[/QUOTE] northampton lol
lol, no, still not nice in snow or rain.
Barnsley Toby carvery http://www.tobycarvery.co.uk/dodworthvalleybarnsley/ Then the hotel http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/BARTAB/barnsley-central-m1-j37 So to start the night off all park in the hotel car park get a mini buss etc up to toby carvery after meal out round Barnsley for lots of beers and the best thing you'll get smashed for £20 and have a takeaway at the end of the night for that
Sounds good to me, ad long as I don't have to drink mild. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;725038]Sounds good to me, ad long as I don't have to drink mild. ;)[/QUOTE] Northerners just drink 'halves' mate.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;725042]Northerners just drink 'halves' mate.[/QUOTE] no that's just midgets
[QUOTE=t5 pete;725044]no that's just midgets[/QUOTE] Northern midgets. ;) BTW good to meet you today, shame we didn't have more time to chat.
Yeah was great to finally meet hopefully next time we will have longer to chat
[QUOTE=t5 pete;725037]Barnsley Toby carvery http://www.tobycarvery.co.uk/dodworthvalleybarnsley/ Then the hotel http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/BARTAB/barnsley-central-m1-j37 So to start the night off all park in the hotel car park get a mini buss etc up to toby carvery after meal out round Barnsley for lots of beers and the best thing you'll get smashed for £20 and have a takeaway at the end of the night for that[/QUOTE] Sounds like a done deal that!
Doesn't matter where it is, it won't suit all. I've got no suggestions than maybe a day meet at a go kart track or something before the evening event...?
how about Blackpool or Liverpool there both good for night life and plenty places around where we can crash we could make a weekend out of it fri-sun get to know new faces and people better have a great weekend and great crack with a bonkers bunch lol
Basingstoke or Fleet (cos then I dont have to drive far!)
the first year we did it in kingswinford. Then Abingdon... Maybe do something North this year? Or Central again.....Midlands?
how about Nottingham bit further north for the northerners but not to far for the southerners
We'll be there where ever it is. :)
[QUOTE=stribo;726107]We'll be there where ever it is. :)[/QUOTE] What he said.
[QUOTE=stribo;726107]We'll be there where ever it is. :)[/QUOTE] glasgow?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;726116]glasgow?[/QUOTE] Yep, we don't mind travelling, that's why we have cars. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;726119]Yep, we don't mind travelling, that's why we have cars. ;)[/QUOTE] ill remind you of that the week before York RWYB :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;726127]ill remind you of that the week before York RWYB :)[/QUOTE] I don't mind driving, I don't like camping. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;726133]I don't mind driving, I don't like camping. ;)[/QUOTE] Watching that video of you on Faceache yesterday I'd say you were the 'campest' out of all of us !
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;726134]Watching that video of you on Faceache yesterday I'd say you were the 'campest' out of all of us ![/QUOTE] Don't know what you mean. :P
[QUOTE=stribo;726107]We'll be there where ever it is. :)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=V70 Graham;726109]What he said.[/QUOTE] What they said Northern location preffered though.
You know what, the more I explore and actually try and take part in this forum, the more impressed by it I am! Xmas do with secret santa etc... sounds like about the friendliest thing ever! If long time lurkers are invited then I'd be happy to attend wherever you guys decide upon :)
[QUOTE=70fan;729969]You know what, the more I explore and actually try and take part in this forum, the more impressed by it I am! Xmas do with secret santa etc... sounds like about the friendliest thing ever! If long time lurkers are invited then I'd be happy to attend wherever you guys decide upon :)[/QUOTE] Everyone's invited mate, only a few attend. ;)
Sounds good to me, TBH any excuse to drive somewhere sounds good! I live in the middle of nowhere, so would be good to get out and meet people too. I've no idea if there are any members still around this area. I know there were a few at RAF Marham and a couple Swaffham way I think, but if they were lucky they escaped!
Bad news I'm afraid, my schedule changes on 6th Sept and the only Saturday I have off in December is the 27th (and we'll be at Anne's sisters) looks like we're out !
Still not decided a location? How about the Beefeater in Eastmoor? https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=53.237662,-1.54138&spn=0.004405,0.013057&t=m&z=17 Its near the M1, on the edge of/in the peak district and has a premier inn on site.... Or if you're into some good food then the Dog and Partridge in Lower Tean is awesome, downside is the hotel is 6 miles away https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=52.944578,-1.976413&spn=0.004435,0.013057&sll=52.791137,-2.754886&sspn=0.008901,0.034289&t=m&fll=52.792961,-2.756809&fspn=0.001113,0.003264&radius=0.86&z=17 The upside is their menu (and they have a challenge too) http://www.dogandpartridgetean.com/dog_and_partridge_menu
I'll be re looking at this do over the weekend! Not had a lot of time lately sorry guys As stribo said all are welcome, the secret Santa is usually hilarious!
TBH after the debacle trying to get a taxi at the Christmas do a couple of years ago, I personally think we'd be better off somewhere with a hotel on site (or within a short walk).
[QUOTE=stribo;734472]TBH after the debacle trying to get a taxi at the Christmas do a couple of years ago, I personally think we'd be better off somewhere with a hotel on site (or within a short walk).[/QUOTE] I'll second that, taxis around Xmas are a pain in the arse to get. Have we decided on a firm date, Graham can make the 13th I believe and I think a few of you will agree, it wouldn't be the same without him. Oh and if you read this Graham don't let it get yo your head else you won't get that flat cap back on it. ;p
Any more news on this?
[QUOTE=stribo;740435]Any more news on this?[/QUOTE] We may well be better off trying to sort something out ourselves (softies)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;740437]We may well be better off trying to sort something out ourselves (softies)[/QUOTE] Cool, we'll all come round yours.;)
[QUOTE=stribo;740439]Cool, we'll all come round yours.;)[/QUOTE] You would of course be more than welcome.
Bear with me... I've been working ridonkulous hours and had quite a bit on. Graham can you pm me please.
I've decided to go for the same venue as last year. The forum is pretty much split North/South and no one came up with anything sensible. The Ock Mill in Abingdon is half way for pretty much everyone as we decided last year. The Date 13th December!! I still need to contact them to check they are doing christmas menu as there is nothing on their site as of yet. I'll do another thread with all the solid details. Can I have an idea of numbers please so I can contact them and get a booking in. We'll be looking at having all monies collected by November 23rd. 1.Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;740495]I've decided to go for the same venue as last year. The forum is pretty much split North/South and no one came up with anything sensible. [COLOR="#FF0000"]The Ock Mill in Abingdon is half way for pretty much everyone as we decided last year.[/COLOR] The Date 13th December!! I still need to contact them to check they are doing christmas menu as there is nothing on their site as of yet. I'll do another thread with all the solid details. Can I have an idea of numbers please so I can contact them and get a booking in. We'll be looking at having all monies collected by November 23rd. 1.Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.[/QUOTE] If you remember, not many people attended last year, because it's not halfway, Halesowen the year before was closer to halfway.
1.Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. We're in !
i think you need to rethink where halfway is lol, abingdon is between oxford and reading on here, cant get much further south
Wakefield barnsley looks half way ish and I came up with a good proposal with accommodation
[QUOTE=stribo;740502]If you remember, not many people attended last year, because it's not halfway, Halesowen the year before was closer to halfway.[/QUOTE] it wasn't Halesowen it was kingswinford and we're never going to please everyone. :(
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;740513]it wasn't Halesowen it was kingswinford and we're never going to please everyone. :([/QUOTE] It's all Birmingham to me. I agree you can't please everyone, but as us southerners were kept happy last year, thought it would be good to hold it further north to keep the northerners happy, we'll still travel up.
I'd say Nottingham or Leeds, Manchester for big towns with good nightlife and good transport routes for everyone but Nottingham would be the fairest for the southerners I think I know the air starts to get to thin for you the further north you go
Manchester??? lol
whats wrong with Manchester I have fond memories of student nights out even ended it at a party with some of the cast of Holyoaks unfortunately it wasn't the better half of the cast
[QUOTE=ExternalError;740559]whats wrong with Manchester I have fond memories of student nights out even ended it at a party with some of the cast of Holyoaks unfortunately it wasn't the better half of the cast[/QUOTE] nothing its halfway id say ;) lol was because its quite abit north from the venue last year:B_steerin
Remember folk were still a united kindom and as we have some scottish members we have to find the propper middle
Abingdon is 4hrs away from my part of the world! I dont think people from this end of the world would be willing to do 8hrs or so traveling, As said, Doncaters/Leeds/Nottingham are would be about half way for people around this area maybe a little further north then me
i think nottingham is a good shout pretty central and a good nightlife
1.Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. Relfski 6.Stribo 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. We're in where ever, I just hope it's a bit more central so more people can come.
[QUOTE=stribo;740757]1.Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. Relfski 6.Stribo 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. We're in where ever, I just hope it's a bit more central so more people can come.[/QUOTE] the first one was a cracker
Taking Frankie's map (thanks for that mate) and drawing all over it with the practical suggestions, those that would probably come and weighting where multiple people live in a similar area, motorways etc I figure the middle is actually Royal Leamington Spa.
[QUOTE=T5frankie;740758]the first one was a cracker[/QUOTE] So was the second lol
[QUOTE=Santa;740759]Taking Frankie's map (thanks for that mate) and drawing all over it with the practical suggestions, those that would probably come and weighting where multiple people live in a similar area, motorways etc I figure the middle is actually Royal Leamington Spa.[/QUOTE] Where you getting that from lands end?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland A position "in the middle of Morecambe Bay", approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) off the coast at Morecambe, Lancashire, at Ordnance Survey grid reference SD4157566760
Noooooooooooo, or it would be further south lol..............where you starting from?
[QUOTE=t5 pete;740763]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland A position "in the middle of Morecambe Bay", approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) off the coast at Morecambe, Lancashire, at Ordnance Survey grid reference SD4157566760[/QUOTE] But no one has shown an interest in coming or going anywhere in the UK other than England, then weight it based on who's shown an interest gives you Warwickshire ish.
[QUOTE=t5 pete;740763]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland A position "in the middle of Morecambe Bay", approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) off the coast at Morecambe, Lancashire, at Ordnance Survey grid reference SD4157566760[/QUOTE] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_points_of_the_United_Kingdom
[QUOTE=Santa;740766]But no one has shown an interest in coming or going anywhere in the UK other than England, then weight it based on who's shown an interest gives you Warwickshire ish.[/QUOTE] That's still quite a bit further north than Abingdon. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;740769]That's still quite a bit further north than Abingdon. ;)[/QUOTE] Leamington Spa is about as far north you can go before requiring Arctic wear.
[QUOTE=Harvey;740768]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_points_of_the_United_Kingdom[/QUOTE] Stop copying and pasting my stuff that I have copied and pasted
[QUOTE=Santa;740764]Noooooooooooo, or it would be further south lol..............where you starting from?[/QUOTE] lol where ever that makes Barnsley central remember beer and food is cheaper up here you southern lot will feel like millionaires up here
[QUOTE=t5 pete;740773]lol where ever that makes Barnsley central remember beer and food is cheaper up here you southern lot will feel like millionaires up here[/QUOTE] But we would have to spend a fortune in North Face
[QUOTE=t5 pete;740772]Stop copying and pasting my stuff that I have copied and pasted[/QUOTE] For centuries Meriden to the west of Coventry held the claim to be the geographical centre of England, and there has been a stone cross there commemorating the claim for at least 500 years. The justification is that the point farthest from the sea is in the vicinity of Meriden. A rival claim for the true location of the centre of England is made by the site of a tree, the Midland Oak, situated on the boundary between Lillington and Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Morton, Derbyshire also claims to be the centre of England as it is not only midway along England's longest north - south axis but also midway between the East Coast and the Welsh border. Source - Wikipedia :)
[QUOTE=t5 pete;740772]Stop copying and pasting my stuff that I have copied and pasted[/QUOTE] Sorry :lol:
So is it still in abingdon or are we now looking elsewhere?
[QUOTE=ExternalError;740791]So is it still in abingdon or are we now looking elsewhere?[/QUOTE] What are the thoughts on Leamington Spa as a location to get to? (Being in the middle of England and easy to get to due to its proximity to the M40).
Meridian for me only 5 miles down the road :) bloody lovely round there as well
For me its not bad at all but id have gone to abingdon also just thought it was time we give the northeners less of a journey this year which is why i suggested nottingham
Pick 3 places and vote on them????
[QUOTE=T5frankie;740828]Pick 3 places and vote on them????[/QUOTE] .....and you only get to vote if your going.
[QUOTE=Santa;740793]What are the thoughts on Leamington Spa as a location to get to? (Being in the middle of England and easy to get to due to its proximity to the M40).[/QUOTE] Or Stratford-upon-Avon?
Is it Leamington Spa ?
[QUOTE=Santa;740793]What are the thoughts on Leamington Spa as a location to get to? (Being in the middle of England and easy to get to due to its proximity to the M40).[/QUOTE] I like Leamington, spent a lot of time there in the early '90s when my ex was at Uni at Warwick.
Leamington Spa has loads of nice places. Pretty central too
I've found a place in leamington spa, I was waiting for more than the usual to reply.
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;741784]I've found a place in leamington spa, I was waiting for more than the usual to reply.[/QUOTE] thought this years was hoping to be more, Northern?
even I could do lamington spa and I'm in Cornwall bout time I got to something lol
So Leamington then?
We're game
As are we.
We're in too !
Did we sort a date for this guys/girls?
[QUOTE=jdavis;744947]Did we sort a date for this guys/girls?[/QUOTE] I think it's December 13th in Leamington Spa
A venue would be good so we can book a hotel. ;)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;744949]I think it's December 13th in Leamington Spa[/QUOTE] That's a good date for us.
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;741784]I've found a place in leamington spa, I was waiting for more than the usual to reply.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=stribo;744958]A venue would be good so we can book a hotel. ;)[/QUOTE] Any more news on this yet ?
Is this on going then as it's not that far away , I wouldn't mind popping down for a beer say hello etc , have a new flying barge by then ? Will pop down with the wife ,
Room for a medium sized one? Looks like I might be around :D
Ok I've lost the email. Did I mention the pubs name? I'm stressed.... someone remind me never to delete emails again!
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;746087]Ok I've lost the email. Did I mention the pubs name? I'm stressed.... someone remind me never to delete emails again![/QUOTE] I guess someone going to be looking through their deleted email folder.
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;746087]Ok I've lost the email. Did I mention the pubs name? I'm stressed.... someone remind me never to delete emails again![/QUOTE] No, you just said you'd found a venue in Leamington.
Ha ha I cleared my deleted folder. Anyways cos my memory is so amazing I've found it now... watch this space.
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;746090]Ha ha I cleared my deleted folder. Anyways cos my memory is so amazing I've found it now... [COLOR="#FF0000"]watch this space.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] :shockedbi
1.Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. Relfski 6.Stribo 7. Jamesy12345 8..... Hope I didn't miss anyone I had to wade through pages of arguing where the middle of the UK was :) I know it isn't Durham anyway Leamington Spa is about 170 miles me, up for that edit 201 miles via A1 & M1
1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. Relfski 6. Stribo 7. Jamesy12345 8. Dangerous Dave 9. Mrs Dangerous
1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. Relfski 6. Stribo 7. Jamesy12345 8. Dangerous Dave 9. Mrs Dangerous 10.ExternalError
[QUOTE=ExternalError;746187]1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. Relfski 6. Stribo 7. Jamesy12345 8. Dangerous Dave 9. Mrs Dangerous 10.ExternalError[/QUOTE] glad there is someone else going alone!! Unless I can get a visa for ks_p or the bairn wants to join I'll be on my jack
I think Sarkey San will be going, don't know if he's hiring a girlfriend for the night.:lol:
1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. Relfski 6. Stribo 7. Jamesy12345 8. Dangerous Dave 9. Mrs Dangerous 10.ExternalError 11. JDavis 12. My Natalie
[QUOTE=stribo;746195]I think Sarkey San will be going, don't know if he's hiring a girlfriend for the night.:lol:[/QUOTE] With only 6 weeks notice.....he'll struggle to even hire one
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;746278]With only 6 weeks notice.....he'll struggle to even hire one[/QUOTE] And how do you know that ?.:lol:
[QUOTE=Harvey;746280]And how do you know that ?.:lol:[/QUOTE] I've already tried to hire him one.....as a Crimbo prezzie lol
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;746291]I've already tried to hire him one.....as a Crimbo prezzie lol[/QUOTE] Is this the new secret Santa idea?
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;746278]With only 6 weeks notice.....he'll struggle to even hire one[/QUOTE] I think he has them on speed dial. ;)
nothing wrong with that^^^ cheaper in the long run
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;746316]nothing wrong with that^^^ cheaper in the long run[/QUOTE] I'll let ks_p know. :P
[QUOTE=stribo;746319]I'll let ks_p know. :P[/QUOTE] :hidesbehi
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;746090]Ha ha I cleared my deleted folder. Anyways cos my memory is so amazing I've found it now... watch this space.[/QUOTE] Still watching this space.;)
You cheeky buggers. I'm starting a new job in a weeks time so need to confitm shift patterns before I can commit but you know I'll be there if I can. The VPC xmas parties are always excellent. :)
It's only 5 weeks away, can't see us getting anywhere decent.....and as for a cheap hotel (not that we're staying)
As long as Mrs Sideways hasn't grown so massive with Little Sideways, that she can't get up and down the stairs by then, I may be up for a bit of this mallarchy :) Could convoy down with Jamesy. Be good to meet up with a few more of you wierdos!
OOOOOOOOOOOOK firstly apologies for the delay. There are some issues this year (mainly due to bad and late planning) but we are going to get around them. The place: Theres no other way to say this.............its a Hungry Horse but they are doing a deal on drinks. Royal Horse Posiedon Way Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV34 6SW United Kingdom For those that have just Google mapped and then asked google where the local hotel is............I can only apologise. The closest appears to be a Holiday Inn, a Travel Lodge is about 2 miles away. This is going to lead to taxi fairs. (From and Too hotel). To help sort this (and as its our fault) we will be taking £15 per head off the final bill. We have booked 16 places in-case anyone else wants to jump on this. Could you please remove your name if you can no longer attend. 1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. V70 Graham 4. Nobber72 5. Relfski 6. Stribo 7. Jamesy12345 8. Dangerous Dave 9. Mrs Dangerous 10.ExternalError 11. JDavis 12. My Natalie 13. 14. 15. 16. The menu: Could you please PM me your meal requests asap :-) Menu can be found at http://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/menus/festive-party (Please ensure you have the Royal Horse selected as the pub). Paying: We will initially absorb the costs of the deposits. (Because I haven't a clue how much they are). If you cannot come for any reason, just send me the cost of the deposit. If you do come, just put all your drinks etc on the tab, we will then split the cost out per head. (Minus the deposits and the taxi/our stupidness compensation, please bring cash - If you just want to pay for your own comsumption, you are more than willing to try and work it out but I'm not willing to put any effort in working it out or any arguments that may arise). Secret Santa: Why not, I enjoy it and I'm sure some of you do too. More details on that to come. Cheers :)
I've just booked our room at the Premier Inn in Warwick, it's a bit further but cheap than Leamington premier inn.
Mallory Court Hotel is just over a mile away also. No idea about prices. I found some digs in Heathcote although just in someone's apartment
1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. Relfski 4. Stribo 5. Jamesy12345 6. Dangerous Dave 7. Mrs Dangerous 8. ExternalError 9. JDavis 10. My Natalie 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Unfortunately we are now going to have to give this a miss, it would have been great to catch up with you all for a bite to eat and a drink. We hope you all have a great time.
We're driving down and back in the night due to childcare Gutted you and Anne-marie aren't going Graham.
Apologies all, just realised: I have booked myself on a training course (HAZOPs) in mid-December so not going to be able to make it. If I still need to pay the deposit no probs due to pulling out late ;)......paid for the accommodation too doh 1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. Relfski 4. Stribo 5. Dangerous Dave 6. Mrs Dangerous 7. ExternalError 8. JDavis 9. My Natalie 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
[QUOTE=jdavis;747532]We're driving down and back in the night due to childcare [COLOR="#FF0000"]Gutted you and Anne-marie aren't going Graham.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] Be gutted no more John, I have secured an earlier shift so we WILL be there ! 1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. Relfski 4. Stribo 5. Dangerous Dave 6. Mrs Dangerous 7. ExternalError 8. JDavis 9. My Natalie 10. V70 Graham 11. Nobber72 12. 13. 14. 15.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;748695]Be gutted no more John, I have secured an earlier shift so we WILL be there ! 1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. Relfski 4. Stribo 5. Dangerous Dave 6. Mrs Dangerous 7. ExternalError 8. JDavis 9. My Natalie 10. V70 Graham 11. Nobber72 12. 13. 14. 15.[/QUOTE] Great news. See you there!
1. Santa 2. Pinup_gal 3. Relfski 4. Stribo 5. Dangerous Dave 6. Mrs Dangerous 7. ExternalError 8. JDavis 9. My Natalie 10. V70 Graham 11. Nobber72 12. Judgeninja (just me at the mo) 13. 14. 15.
Ermmmmm what is the date of this? Mods..(overload), please consider updating the thread title?? Edit : must look at first post
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;748896]Ermmmmm what is the date of this? Mods..(overload), please consider updating the thread title?? Edit : must look at first post[/QUOTE] LOL dude
Thanks guys for those that have already emailed your food requests :-) Could the rest of you please let me know by next weekend? (Just so I can get the orders in :) ) Cheers :)
[QUOTE=Santa;748964]Thanks guys for those that have already emailed your food requests :-) Could the rest of you please let me know by next weekend? (Just so I can get the orders in :) ) Cheers :)[/QUOTE] PM or email??? Ive PM'D you...
PMed :D
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;749052]PM or email??? Ive PM'D you...[/QUOTE] Either or.....I have yours though ;)
[B]8 pages of confusion!!!! is it not worth editing the opening post? Where/when is this??[/B] opening post:[I] "Yeah I know, I know it's only June. However as we have members far and wide we thought we'd post up this years do and get some ideas for this years location. What we know so far - Date 13th December. Ideas for location that we've had suggested so far are as follows Amsterdam Ireland - Nobber to be precise Derby Dubai Basingstoke Fleet Oxford Please get your suggestions in that way we can secure something early and get cheap hotels etc."[/I]
Too add: Depending on the date i'd be up for this, would be good to see you all again.
[QUOTE=y2blade;749257]Too add: Depending on the date i'd be up for this, would be good to see you all again.[/QUOTE] There..............title changed :P 13th December Lemington Spa
Thanks Richard, Where abouts in Lemington Spa?
[QUOTE=y2blade;749264]Thanks Richard, Where abouts in Lemington Spa?[/QUOTE] Royal Horse Posiedon Way Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV34 6SW I have even popped up a new thread (closed) to help avoid any confusion :) (Including where, menu (and pre ordering food), secret santa and anything else I could think of :-)
No can do the 13th Dec :( I'm up in Birmingham for the Christmas Market that weekend Shame.
[QUOTE=y2blade;749463]No can do the 13th Dec :( I'm up in Birmingham for the Christmas Market that weekend Shame.[/QUOTE] Leamington's not that far from Birmingham, go to the market during the day, then meal in the evening.
[QUOTE=stribo;749473]Leamington's not that far from Birmingham, go to the market during the day, then meal in the evening.[/QUOTE] I'll be with family up there, will be spending the weekend with them.
Sorry guys I can't make this one. I'll definitely be at next years. Hope you guys have another excellent do.
What time are people getting there, and what time are we eating?
how longs it been in Leamington, its only up the road
[QUOTE=p fandango;751543]how longs it been in Leamington, its only up the road[/QUOTE] About 6 weeks you slack ass bastward :)
[QUOTE=p fandango;751543]how longs it been in Leamington, its only up the road[/QUOTE] You going to join us Duane?
[QUOTE=stribo;751541]What time are people getting there, and what time are we eating?[/QUOTE] Not got a clue mate, apparently Sarkey San is going (no lady friend though) I'll text you an eta when we leave.
[QUOTE=p fandango;751543]how longs it been in Leamington, its only up the road[/QUOTE] Looking back......8th October lol
Table is booked for 7pm
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;751550]Table is booked for 7pm[/QUOTE] Really ?? I asked Rich to book it for 2030/2100 to give us some chance of getting there.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;751551]Really ?? I asked Rich to book it for 2030/2100 to give us some chance of getting there.[/QUOTE] ££££.......eeeeerrrrrrmmmmmmm.....££££ Will see what I can do.
Errrrr I may pop down and have a drink as I have returned early :) hold on to that excitement
[QUOTE=Santa;751554]££££.......eeeeerrrrrrmmmmmmm.....££££ Will see what I can do.[/QUOTE] Don't worry too much, and although I have managed to swap shifts it's only by a couple of hours. We will see what time I get in and change what time it is, if we can make it we will, if not I will forward our money for the meal etc.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;751559]Don't worry too much, and although I have managed to swap shifts it's only by a couple of hours. We will see what time I get in and change what time it is, if we can make it we will, if not I will forward our money for the meal etc.[/QUOTE] Hopefully I can get it pushed back a bit anyway
[QUOTE=stribo;751546]You going to join us Duane?[/QUOTE] i might pop in for a drink
[QUOTE=Nealevo;751557]Errrrr I may pop down and have a drink as I have returned early :) hold on to that excitement[/QUOTE] Gosh you tease us
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