2015 Christmas Do Discussion
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Post 787575 by Santa on 2015-10-05 07:33:49
Hi Guys,
Just figuring out the potential interest, preferred locations and dates for a Xmas do. Previous year locations have worked out to be:
2012 - West Midlands
2013 - South Midlands
2014 - West Midlands ish (Well Warwickshire)
And those locations are usually the result of much discussion and usually doesn't satisfy all. So in an attempt to satisfy more people than before:
If you are interested in a potential Xmas do this year, could you please indicate your preference and willingness to the following options:
Location:
1. Southeast-ish, probably West to South of London.
2. Southwest-ish, probably around Bristol
3. West Midlands ish, as wide as Telford to Northampton and as long as Telford to Stratford upon Avon ish.
4. North East ish, I say ish because I'm only thinking as far north as Thirsk and as south as Sheffield ish, west as Leeds, East as Scunthorpe
5. North-West ish, I say ish because I'm thinking as far north as Lancaster and as south as Manchester, west as Liverpool, East as Rochdale.
6. Somewhere else - State.
Dates:
1. 28th November
2. 5th December
3. 12th December
4. 19th December
Format of reply:
Please do replies in the following example format:
Location Preference : 1
Location Willing : 2, 3, 4, 6 - South Central.
Dates Preference : 2
Dates Willing : 1, 4
With the above, we will hopefully come up with a solution which suits the most.
Also, anyone wanting to run an unofficial VPCUK Xmas do is very welcome to, just please let me know first and post in the community organised meets. (Helps people decide whether there is a need for a Site Organised one and choose dates etc. Relaxing the rules slightly, this can entail the collection of deposits to a token amount no greater than £5, community only, no external organised events to be posted other than a permitted "link to" after authorisation from the admin team which will be excluded from deposit collection on this site :) ).
Post 787577 by jdavis on 2015-10-05 07:46:06
Location Preference : 4
Location Willing : 5, 3, 2, 1
Dates Preference : 3
Dates Willing : 2
Post 787580 by Pinup_gal on 2015-10-05 08:43:34
As it's still October I don't tend to think about Christmas. My Birthday first and then I do Christmas.......
Location Preference: [COLOR=#FF0000]3 [/COLOR](it's only fair to move it further up North as previously discussed)
Location Willing : 1 , 2 , 5
Date Preference:[COLOR=#FF0000] 3[/COLOR] (it's the 2nd Saturday in December and the one I try to organise the do on every year)
Date Willing : 2 (any later than 3 or 2 people are tied up in family xmas things)
Post 787581 by jamesy12345 on 2015-10-05 09:25:49
North East?? Nice one, youse'll need your coats though - it may a little brisk for our Southern friends by then!
Location Preference : 4
Location Willing : 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Dates Preference : 3
Dates Willing : 3, 4
Post 787592 by Santa on 2015-10-05 11:35:31
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;787580]As it's still October I don't tend to think about Christmas. My Birthday first and then I do Christmas.......
Location Preference: [COLOR=#FF0000]4 [/COLOR](it's only fair to move it further up North as previously discussed)
Location Willing : 1 , 3 , 2 , 5
Date Preference:[COLOR=#FF0000] 3[/COLOR] (it's the 2nd Saturday in December and the one I try to organise the do on every year)
Date Willing : 2 (any later than 3 or 2 people are tied up in family xmas things)[/QUOTE]
Just indicate your preference rather than whats fair :P (It's the only way to ensure fair representation if everyone answers from their own point of view).
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;787581]North East?? Nice one, youse'll need your coats though - it may a little brisk for our Southern friends by then!
Location Preference : 4
Location Willing : 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Dates Preference : 3
Dates Willing : 3, 4[/QUOTE]
We are southern, we can afford coats :P
Post 787600 by ExternalError on 2015-10-05 13:45:59
Location Preference : 3
Location Willing : 2,3,6 - anywhere as far north as Manchester/Sheffield and as far south as Oxford/Bristol basically anywhere within a 2 hour journey from the midlands
Dates Preference : 3
Dates Willing : 2,4
Post 787605 by t5 pete on 2015-10-05 14:11:48
Location Preference : 4
Location Willing : 3.4.5.6
Dates Preference : 2
Dates Willing : 2.3
Post 787621 by stribo on 2015-10-05 18:03:48
Location Preference : 3
Location Willing : 5, 4, 2, 1
Dates Preference : 3
Dates Willing : 1
Post 787622 by Jamest5r on 2015-10-05 18:07:02
3 and 1 :)
Post 787630 by Santa on 2015-10-05 20:14:51
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;787622]3 and 1 :)[/QUOTE]
No willingness mate? :P
Post 787631 by t5 pete on 2015-10-05 20:29:41
[QUOTE=Santa;787630]No willingness mate? :P[/QUOTE]
It's his way or no way dirty green owner lol
Post 787635 by Jamest5r on 2015-10-05 21:01:20
[QUOTE=Santa;787630]No willingness mate? :P[/QUOTE]
Booked every week of December but willing to travel for the 28th
Post 787657 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-06 02:00:41
Decemebers pretty damn busy as per norm.
Sadly everywhere is well over 100 miles for me but West Mids is easiest access. Afraid I have little flex so...
Location Preference : 3
Location Willing : 3
Dates Preference : 3
Dates Willing : 3
Post 789878 by Santa on 2015-11-02 14:17:31
OK guys, so if my maths are correct the 12th is by far the most popular date followed by the 5th then the 28th.
Locations, the Midlands is by far the most popular, North east 2nd.
Soooooooooooooo how does 12th December in Birmingham sound? (Sorry Jim, the 28th November didn't come out too popular).
Post 789882 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-02 14:56:16
:lol: bloody southerners
Is it not a tie?
External, Moose, Jim, Stribo - 3. West Midlands ish,
Pete, Jdavis, jamesy, Pin up gal - 4. North East ish
Post 789927 by Santa on 2015-11-03 07:46:49
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;789882]:lol: bloody southerners
Is it not a tie?
External, Moose, Jim, Stribo - 3. West Midlands ish,
Pete, Jdavis, jamesy, Pin up gal - 4. North East ish[/QUOTE]
Worked out by assigning 2 points to every preference and 1 point to every willing (excluding those where willing was the same as preference).
Pinup Gal changed her preference but hasn't updated on here lol.
Post 789928 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-03 08:03:59
[QUOTE=Santa;789927]Worked out by assigning 2 points to every preference and 1 point to every willing (excluding those where willing was the same as preference).
Pinup Gal changed her preference but hasn't updated on here lol.[/QUOTE]
fair do's...everyone who put NE as a preference was also willing to travel to the midlands, in their second choices....but a couple of the guys who put the midlands as preference are not able to make it to the north east. So is only sensible to choose the location with maximum number of ppl to attend as you said
If the date ends up as 12th I'll be there, although can't make it on the 28th sadly
Post 789930 by stribo on 2015-11-03 10:25:58
So, now for the venue. ;)
Post 789933 by ExternalError on 2015-11-03 11:14:36
what sort of price point are we looking for and do we want Birmingham city centre
there's this place in the centre https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/birmingham/festive-season/
Post 789935 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-03 11:47:06
I was on this today Stew. I hadn't seen that one tho. I'll gather a few together and work out what's best like. We've not done Brum centre so it might just be an idea :)
Post 790060 by Santa on 2015-11-05 08:13:09
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;789928]fair do's...everyone who put NE as a preference was also willing to travel to the midlands, in their second choices....but a couple of the guys who put the midlands as preference are not able to make it to the north east. So is only sensible to choose the location with maximum number of ppl to attend as you said
If the date ends up as 12th I'll be there, although can't make it on the 28th sadly[/QUOTE]
That is the reason the maths worked out that way :) but the Midlands is probably good for the majority of people :)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;789932]some ideas from Trip Advisor...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g186402-Birmingham_West_Midlands_England-Vacations.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Guide-g186402-k4467-Birmingham_West_Midlands_England.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Guide-g186402-k2207-Birmingham_West_Midlands_England.html[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=ExternalError;789933]what sort of price point are we looking for and do we want Birmingham city centre
there's this place in the centre https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/birmingham/festive-season/[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;789935]I was on this today Stew. I hadn't seen that one tho. I'll gather a few together and work out what's best like. We've not done Brum centre so it might just be an idea :)[/QUOTE]
Please keep the ideas coming :)
Post 790069 by jdavis on 2015-11-05 10:06:04
[QUOTE=ExternalError;789933]what sort of price point are we looking for and do we want Birmingham city centre
there's this place in the centre https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/birmingham/festive-season/[/QUOTE]
That looks great!
Not that I'm saying I'd prefer Birmingham to somewhere more north east mind.
Post 790206 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-07 12:50:17
I'm easy me tbh, & don't know birmingham so anywhere would be new for me, some ideas here though:
'The Electric Cinema'
https://www.theelectric.co.uk/
"...UK's Oldest Working Cinema"
Karting
http://www.teamworkskarting.com/track_location/birmingham/
Gas Street Basin area
http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walks/walks/walk_b/2203/
http://www.gasstreetsocial.co.uk/
"At the heart of Birmingham, the intersection of several canals provides a beautiful place for a walk, a boat ride or an evening at the restaurants and bars. Don't forget that Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice! This place, once a thriving port area, will enchant you day and night."
Seems there is some half-decent graffiti in around Digbeth for a backdrop to any group photos (not sure if that is a recent street view shot..!)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]29942[/ATTACH]
The 'Jamie's Italians' that I've been to have been pretty good...
https://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/restaurants/birmingham/
Post 790884 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-15 16:05:37
Right here is where we are at ...
12th December
Birmingham
Those that can make it in the day arrange a time and rendezvous point to take in Birmingham's cultural German Market. Much gluhwein and steiners of beer may be drunk.
There is now a choice for the evening. We can go tried and tested with the usual hotel/pub combi and book the christmas dinner we usually have. Or we can still go with the same type of hotel but opt for dinner at TGI Fridays (or there is an indian close by).
Those of you that are interested can you please state your preference on meal
a) christmas meal
b) Tgi
c) indian
I will be ringing Wednesday to book numbers then will be taking deposits . From Wednesday I will put up the full details etc
We need a minimum of 8-10 people for this to go ahead.
:)
Post 790890 by ExternalError on 2015-11-15 16:25:48
I'm easy if were around snow hill way there's a pretty good gin parlour that's a good drink stop
Post 790896 by stribo on 2015-11-15 17:54:56
Our preference is
1) Indian
2) TGI
3) Christmas meal
Post 790899 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-15 18:46:53
Gin & indian fine for me, but TFI or christmas meal also fine
Post 790906 by Santa on 2015-11-15 19:35:34
Haven't had a decent Indian outside of home for quite a while, I'm up for that!
Post 790948 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-16 10:14:11
12th December
Birmingham
Xmas Market in the day
Choices
External Error : Easy and suggestion of Gin Parlour
Stribo : 1. Indian 2. TGI 3. Christmas dinner
Jamesy12345: Indian
Santa : Indian
Not enough numbers wise yet guys but strongly looking like an Indian.
Post 790950 by stribo on 2015-11-16 10:16:15
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;790948]12th December
Birmingham
Xmas Market in the day
Choices
External Error : Easy and suggestion of Gin Parlour
Stribo : 1. Indian 2. TGI 3. Christmas dinner
Jamesy12345: Indian
Santa : Indian
Not enough numbers wise yet guys but strongly looking like an Indian.[/QUOTE]
Are John and Natalie not coming?
Post 790954 by Jamest5r on 2015-11-16 10:59:20
Unfortunately the 12th is my Xmas work do at the holiday Inn by the airport but could be tempted into town afterwards if your all still standing :)
Post 790970 by ExternalError on 2015-11-16 14:03:42
If were looking at Indians there's a few good choices in Birmingham city centre from cheap and chearful mansells in digbeth to top end lassans in the jewelry quarter
Post 790971 by ExternalError on 2015-11-16 14:04:31
And if anyone wishes to take a look at what the gin parlour has to offer
http://www.thejekyllandhyde.co.uk/
Post 790973 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-16 14:25:34
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;790954]Unfortunately the 12th is my Xmas work do at the holiday Inn by the airport but could be tempted into town afterwards if your all still standing :)[/QUOTE]
I don't doubt people will still be around :)
[QUOTE=ExternalError;790970]If were looking at Indians there's a few good choices in Birmingham city centre from cheap and chearful mansells in digbeth to top end lassans in the jewelry quarter[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=ExternalError;790971]And if anyone wishes to take a look at what the gin parlour has to offer
http://www.thejekyllandhyde.co.uk/[/QUOTE]
Doubt we'd get in to Lassan's going on past experience. But there are plenty in brum to go to so that shouldn't be an issue.
Gin Parlour looks ace. I've not had a gin hangover in a long while lol
Post 790975 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-16 14:50:03
I vote cheap & cheerful
Are we drinking & sleeping in separate places, I usually find this more cost effective :)...meaning meal in hotel can be expensive & not necessarily very good
Post 791024 by The Thong on 2015-11-16 21:18:39
There's a good curry house in Balsall Heath called the Diwan. The foods good and you can park on the office car park (unless they've stopped it) 100 yrs away
http://diwanbalti-moseley.co.uk//
Sadly I can't make but I'd recommend this place
TT
Post 791058 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-17 18:26:43
Hotel information
Premier Inn on Broad Street
Travel Lodge on Broad Street
Basically any hotel on Broad Street is going to be your best bet. Check for ones that have parking though :) There are secure 24 hour car parks if you don't succeed.
I'm waiting to hear back with some solid details on the food venue but it sounds rather nice!!
List so far
Santa and Pinup_Gal
Stribo and Rachel
External Error
Jamesy12345
Guys can we get solid numbers in please
Post 791066 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-17 19:16:32
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;791058]Hotel information
Premier Inn on Broad Street
Travel Lodge on Broad Street
Basically any hotel on Broad Street is going to be your best bet. Check for ones that have parking though :) There are secure 24 hour car parks if you don't succeed.
I'm waiting to hear back with some solid details on the food venue but it sounds rather nice!!
List so far
Santa and Pinup_Gal
Stribo and Rachel
External Error
Jamesy12345
Guys can we get solid numbers in please[/QUOTE]
I'll be there on the evening/stay over but might not make during the day
Post 791070 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-11-17 20:02:59
My only contribution to this thread LOL
Santa and Pinup_Gal
Stribo and Rachel
External Error
Jamesy12345
Dangerous and Mrs Dangerous
Post 791073 by jdavis on 2015-11-17 20:33:23
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;791070]My only contribution to this thread LOL
Santa and Pinup_Gal
Stribo and Rachel
External Error
Jamesy12345
Dangerous and Mrs Dangerous
Us[/QUOTE]
Do they do korma?
Post 791074 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-17 20:37:02
[QUOTE=jdavis;791073]Do they do korma?[/QUOTE]
Us??? lol I'll sort that for you shall I :P Santa and Pinup_Gal
Stribo and Rachel
External Error
Jamesy12345
Dangerous and Mrs Dangerous
Jdavis and the other Natalie ;)
Of course they do it's in Brum lol
Post 791081 by Jamest5r on 2015-11-17 21:45:31
Broad Street...... Your brave, Jamesy will love it :)
Post 791102 by stribo on 2015-11-17 23:59:28
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;791081]Broad Street...... Your brave, Jamesy will love it :)[/QUOTE]
Do tell
Post 791108 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-18 07:01:38
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;791081]Broad Street...... Your brave, Jamesy will love it :)[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=stribo;791102]Do tell[/QUOTE]
just googled it, interesting choice :B_thumb: what can I get for 1000 rubles....
Post 791110 by Santa on 2015-11-18 07:07:23
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;791108]just googled it, interesting choice :B_thumb: what can I get for 1000 rubles....[/QUOTE]
Probably a choice of locals
Post 791122 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-11-18 11:22:02
Nowt wrong with Broad Street....
Well apart from Gatecrasher but we won't go into that LOL
Post 791132 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-18 14:18:24
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;791122]Nowt wrong with Broad Street....
Well apart from Gatecrasher but we won't go into that LOL[/QUOTE]
I've booked VIP there ;)
[COLOR="#FFFFFF"]NOT[/COLOR]
Post 791133 by ExternalError on 2015-11-18 14:28:05
if were going to gate crasher everyone make sure there topped up on their booster injection you never know what you will catch there
Post 791134 by Doingitsideways on 2015-11-18 16:05:04
[QUOTE=ExternalError;791133]if were going to gate crasher everyone make sure there topped up on their booster injection you never know what you will catch there[/QUOTE]
I may be interested now.
Sounds like my kinda place :D
Post 791135 by stribo on 2015-11-18 16:19:23
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;791134]I may be interested now.
Sounds like my kinda place :D[/QUOTE]
The more the merrier. :D
Post 791137 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-18 17:07:57
[QUOTE=ExternalError;791133]if were going to gate crasher everyone make sure there topped up on their booster injection you never know what you will catch there[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;791134]I may be interested now.
Sounds like my kinda place :D[/QUOTE]
:lol: :lol: :lol: knew that was coming
[QUOTE=stribo;791135]The more the merrier. :D[/QUOTE]
agree we could do with a few more
Post 791159 by Doingitsideways on 2015-11-18 20:54:57
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;791137]
:lol: :lol: :lol: knew that was coming
[/QUOTE]
Ah, Mr. O'Neill, we must have met before! :lol:
Have to see how the land lies my end before I can commit.
Bit tricky atm getting much time off with the bairn and all my extra curricular activities.
Post 791177 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-11-18 23:27:37
There's also Legs11......
Post 791180 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-19 04:02:53
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;791177]There's also Legs11......[/QUOTE]
DAVID!!!! There is also cuddles/bunnies but we ain't going there neither ��
Post 791182 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-19 06:52:44
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;791177]There's also Legs11......[/QUOTE]
I'm up for bingo!
Post 791183 by Doingitsideways on 2015-11-19 08:42:52
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;791182]I'm up for bingo![/QUOTE]
Do the numbers in bingo go up to 6 and 9....?!
Post 791190 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-11-19 10:44:40
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;791180]DAVID!!!! There is also cuddles/bunnies but we ain't going there neither ��[/QUOTE]
LOL, I don't know what these places are, I can only guess :P
Post 791192 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-19 12:08:14
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;791183]Do the numbers in bingo go up to 6 and 9....?![/QUOTE]
If you don't come, you'll never find out
Post 791197 by Doingitsideways on 2015-11-19 13:31:22
Hmm...
I'll have a word with wifey tonight ;)
Post 791211 by Jamest5r on 2015-11-19 18:18:10
Mmmmm following Nats other thread would it be dangerous for me to go to the German market then my work's do? That beer is very strong /nice always fallen out of there lol
Post 791214 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-19 18:25:53
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;791211]Mmmmm following Nats other thread would it be dangerous for me to go to the German market then my work's do? That beer is very strong /nice always fallen out of there lol[/QUOTE]
You'd probably fail to turn up at the works do and fall in an Indian ;)
Post 791221 by Jamest5r on 2015-11-19 19:32:01
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;791214]You'd probably fail to turn up at the works do and fall in an Indian ;)[/QUOTE]
Sounds alot better tbh :)
Post 791222 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-19 19:47:05
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;791221]Sounds alot better tbh :)[/QUOTE]
We have plenty of room ;)
Post 791236 by Santa on 2015-11-19 20:19:56
Come German market regardless, you dont know how dangerous before you try :P
Post 791832 by Pinup_gal on 2015-11-23 19:10:12
Good news..... I haven't forgotten about deposits. We're not taking them lol
Bad news Cuddles/bunnies has been closed down again.... shame that :-/
Post 791859 by stribo on 2015-11-23 20:44:59
Which hotels are people staying at?
Post 791891 by Santa on 2015-11-24 07:34:17
Booked into the Copthorne.
Post 791941 by Chad on 2015-11-24 18:48:26
Premier Inn is right opposite,
Travelodge and Hilton hampton are next door.
Post 792616 by Pinup_gal on 2015-12-05 17:05:42
Can you all please make your choices from the christmas menu linked on the other thread and list them here.
Also if you have any dietary needs or allergies can you let me know please.
Post 792617 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-05 17:20:01
Paneer/Palak Aloo/Garlic Nan/Pilau rice, thank u please
Not fussed about the ice cream someone else can have mine
Post 792619 by Santa on 2015-12-05 17:23:43
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;792617]
Not fussed about the ice cream someone else can have mine[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate ;)
Post 792620 by Santa on 2015-12-05 17:28:16
Link http://eastzeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/EastzEast-Christmas-Menu-20151.pdf
Paneer tikka
Lamb Bhuna, Pilau rice, nan
Yeah icecream :)
Post 792621 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-12-05 17:31:11
Me and Mrs Dangerous both having the same (menu is a bit confusing though?):
Lamb Kebab
Chicken Masala Desi
Naan
Rice
Ice Cream
:D
Post 792625 by ExternalError on 2015-12-05 18:17:07
Kebab,lamb bhuna,rice and naan and ice cream
Post 792636 by jdavis on 2015-12-05 19:41:14
Me:
Lamb Seekh Kebabs
Lamb Sookha Bhuna
Garlic & Coriander Nan
Pilau Rice
Christmas pudding flavoured ice cream
Natalie:
Lamb Seekh Kebabs
Turkey Tikka Makhani
Garlic & Coriander Nan
Pilau Rice
Thank you
Post 792734 by stribo on 2015-12-06 21:11:11
Rachel:
Kebab
Turkey tikka
rice
ice cream
Steve:
Turkey tikka
Lamb Bhuna
Naan.
Ice cream
Post 792754 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-07 07:09:54
Why does everyone like christmas pudding flavoured ice cream
Don't understand
Note to self: book hotel
Post 792762 by jdavis on 2015-12-07 12:02:49
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;792754]Why does everyone like christmas pudding flavoured ice cream
l[/QUOTE]
I've never tried it, just though it may have been a Brum speciality so was going to try it.
Post 792763 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-07 12:16:04
[QUOTE=jdavis;792762]I've never tried it, just though it may have been a Brum speciality so was going to try it.[/QUOTE]
I never thought of that, I've never tried it either
Post 792768 by stribo on 2015-12-07 13:13:23
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;792754]Why does everyone like christmas pudding flavoured ice cream
Don't understand
Note to self: book hotel[/QUOTE]
Good luck with finding a hotel, nearest I found was 3.6 miles away, and cost £140 for the night , all the nearby ones are booked up.
Post 792769 by ExternalError on 2015-12-07 13:44:09
http://uk.hotels.com/hotel/details.html?FPQ=3&WOE=7&q-localised-check-out=13/12/2015&WOD=6&q-room-0-children=0&pa=1&tab=description&JHR=2&q-localised-check-in=12/12/2015&hotel-id=122757&q-room-0-adults=2&YGF=3&MGT=1&ZSX=0&SYE=3
Theres that one right in Birmingham city centre
The issue is the Christmas market brings tons of tourists into Birmingham this time of year combine that with company Christmas parties block booking rooms for staff it puts the prices up this time of year
Post 792770 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-07 13:46:00
[QUOTE=stribo;792768]Good luck with finding a hotel, nearest I found was 3.6 miles away, and cost £140 for the night , all the nearby ones are booked up.[/QUOTE]
I found that - either booked up or more than I would like to pay for one night (as a tight £££££££), so trying AirBnB
//edit
not much luck on AirBnB either
Post 792773 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-07 15:04:19
Parking website if some people are driving in to/from hotels
http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/the_symphony_hall_broad_street_birmingham/
Post 792778 by Santa on 2015-12-07 16:55:08
[QUOTE=jdavis;792762]I've never tried it, just though it may have been a Brum speciality so was going to try it.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;792763]I never thought of that, I've never tried it either[/QUOTE]
The brummies are a weird people
Post 792779 by Santa on 2015-12-07 16:57:42
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;792770]I found that - either booked up or more than I would like to pay for one night (as a tight £££££££), so trying AirBnB
//edit
not much luck on AirBnB either[/QUOTE]
Just a thought, as there are local people going, how about a hotel near one of them and share taxi/car ride?
Post 792786 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-07 18:03:35
Sorted Premier Inn on Broad Street
http://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/west-midlands/birmingham/birmingham-broad-street-brindley-place.html?cid=GLBC_BIRPTI
Parking is available at 36-37 Sheepcote Street at 8GBP per 24hours or Qpark at Brindley Place at 16GBP per 24 hours.
or SIP car park is 2.5 quid for 24 hours at B1 1SJ, according to that parking website above. Don't leave your Ferrari there though
Post 792787 by Jamest5r on 2015-12-07 18:53:14
Got an empty house in b20 2ju free but it really is empty with nowt in it :), free parking on the driveway
Post 792788 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-07 19:00:54
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;792787]Got an empty house in b20 2ju free but it really is empty with nowt in it :), free parking on the driveway[/QUOTE]
FFS now you tell us, we could have held the do there :lol: maybe even done place up a bit for selling :)
Post 792789 by Pinup_gal on 2015-12-07 19:02:31
Jim you gonna come german market mate?
Post 793050 by ExternalError on 2015-12-12 12:05:46
So what time we all meeting
Post 793053 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-12-12 13:05:37
We're hoping to be there around 7.30.
Post 793055 by Santa on 2015-12-12 13:50:33
[QUOTE=ExternalError;793050]So what time we all meeting[/QUOTE]
Sit down by 8pm. If anyone fancies german market.....?
Post 793056 by ExternalError on 2015-12-12 13:55:10
I'm up for the market just gauging what time people will be heading up
Post 793061 by Santa on 2015-12-12 15:24:10
We are over Brindley Place atm
Post 793062 by ExternalError on 2015-12-12 15:28:23
OK I'll head in to town now
Post 793063 by Santa on 2015-12-12 15:31:25
Giz a bell when youre here
Post 793064 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-12 15:38:18
See you in the Indian I at Woodall services just now, exciting journey with a few RWD disappearing off the road....external temp has changed by 11 degrees on the way - black ice on the A1, pissing down on the M1.
Rich I will pm you my number just in case I am without internets, thanks
Post 793067 by ExternalError on 2015-12-12 16:02:18
Gave you a bell but no answer where about are you
Post 793101 by Jamest5r on 2015-12-13 02:14:55
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;792789]Jim you gonna come german market mate?[/QUOTE]
Sorry Nat just seen this, eh no but hope you all had a cracking night :)
Post 793102 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-13 02:28:27
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;793101]Sorry Nat just seen this, eh no but hope you all had a cracking night :)[/QUOTE]
Yes good craic fella, mainly in O'Neill's...food was good in Indian also
Post 793108 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-13 08:19:27
Wow doesn't Indian food make you forgetful! I woke up this morning with no clue where I was...fortunately the quilt said 'Premier Inn' so wasn't confused for long :lol:
Post 793114 by stribo on 2015-12-13 09:34:54
Great night, good to catch up with everyone, Indian was excellent, though I ate too much, and left no room for beer. :(
Post 793121 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-12-13 11:51:22
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793108]Wow doesn't Indian food make you forgetful! I woke up this morning with no clue where I was...fortunately the quilt said 'Premier Inn' so wasn't confused for long :lol:[/QUOTE]
Lol dude :D
Post 793126 by Santa on 2015-12-13 14:16:04
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793108]Wow doesn't Indian food make you forgetful! I woke up this morning with no clue where I was...fortunately the quilt said 'Premier Inn' so wasn't confused for long :lol:[/QUOTE]
Glad I weren't sipping tea when I read tgat
Post 793176 by Pinup_gal on 2015-12-14 08:47:53
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793108]Wow doesn't Indian food make you forgetful! I woke up this morning with no clue where I was...fortunately the quilt said 'Premier Inn' so wasn't confused for long :lol:[/QUOTE]
So your t shirt helped you remember what pub you were in ;), your key card was the only way you knew what hotel you were in and then thankfully they had logo'd duvets lol
Post 793179 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-14 09:16:39
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;793176]So your t shirt helped you remember what pub you were in ;), your key card was the only way you knew what hotel you were in and then thankfully they had logo'd duvets lol[/QUOTE]
safety first!! I don't know if I mentioned it but when I arrived I forgot the name of the hotel & spent a while wandering up and down Broad Street, even before alcohol, eventually taking refuge in O'Neill's to drink Guinness in exchange for using their wifi...a fair swap....O'Neill is my surname too although the bar maid didn't feel this was a good reason for a discount :)
Post 793180 by Doingitsideways on 2015-12-14 09:35:46
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793179]safety first!! I don't know if I mentioned it but when I arrived I forgot the name of the hotel & spent a while wandering up and down Broad Street, even before alcohol, eventually taking refuge in O'Neill's to drink Guinness in exchange for using their wifi...a fair swap....O'Neill is my surname too although the bar maid didn't feel this was a good reason for a discount :)[/QUOTE]
"International man of mystery."
:lol:
Post 793181 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-14 09:43:28
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793180]"International man of mystery."
:lol:[/QUOTE]
Every day is a mystery alright. Spent ages looking for 'Premier Lodge Inn' I don't think the Brummies could understand what I was saying either, which didn't help
Post 793183 by Pinup_gal on 2015-12-14 10:54:09
Throw in the convo's with the Nigerian groomer in the mens bogs and you had quite an adventure mate ;)
Post 793185 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-14 11:14:54
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;793183]Throw in the convo's with the Nigerian groomer in the mens bogs and you had quite an adventure mate ;)[/QUOTE]
:lol: i had forgotten about that :lol: nigerian pidgin english:
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Post 793187 by Pinup_gal on 2015-12-14 11:23:28
I may have had rather a lot to drink but strangely enough I remember it all.
I was most amused walking back with Stewart and Rich getting them to stop so I could watch two girls go at a bouncer. Made me giggle somewhat!
I also told some lads their Mum's must be so proud of them pmsl.
We also managed to pick up a randomer on the way back that Stewart had to shove in a cab lol
Post 793190 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-14 11:54:42
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;793187]I may have had rather a lot to drink but strangely enough I remember it all.
I was most amused walking back with Stewart and Rich getting them to stop so I could watch two girls go at a bouncer. Made me giggle somewhat!
I also told some lads their Mum's must be so proud of them pmsl.
We also managed to pick up a randomer on the way back that Stewart had to shove in a cab lol[/QUOTE]
It was certainly a busy area, lots going on. Would have been nice to get there earlier & have a walk around but as above the traffic or rather weather on the way down was madness
Post 793191 by Pinup_gal on 2015-12-14 12:20:22
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793190]It was certainly a busy area, lots going on. Would have been nice to get there earlier & have a walk around but as above the traffic or rather weather on the way down was madness[/QUOTE]
Believe me in the daylight it's nothing special
Post 793197 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-12-14 13:24:19
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;793183]Throw in the convo's with the Nigerian groomer in the mens bogs and you had quite an adventure mate ;)[/QUOTE]
Can't believe you didn't already know about the guy in the toilets that sprays your crotch with fake Paco Rabanne.
Post 793198 by jdavis on 2015-12-14 13:33:41
An excellent night, the food was delicious and things seemed to be loosening up nicely in O'Neils.
Here's to next year's (In yorkshire)
Post 793199 by Pinup_gal on 2015-12-14 13:43:51
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;793197]Can't believe you didn't already know about the guy in the toilets that sprays your crotch with fake Paco Rabanne.[/QUOTE]
Can't believe you guys get fake paco rabane and we get piss and vomit... hardly fair lol
Post 793200 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-12-14 14:13:58
Yeah we get mugged for any change and you girls get left alone
Post 793201 by Doingitsideways on 2015-12-14 14:40:31
The ones in Manchester give you more "Columbian" alternatives if you use the secret handshake/fistbump.
"Columbian" because it's probably never seen Columbia.
Post 793202 by ExternalError on 2015-12-14 15:00:26
yep I picked up a stray poor sod was too far gone to find his way home, I stuck him in a taxi and sent him on his way, charitable deed for the year done I expect something good in my sack from santa this year.
Overall a good night food was lovely as was the company. Nice to meet James for the 1st time and nice to see all the regular faces again. I'm up for the north next year too just not Scotland north.