AlanCurragh Posted 21 February , 2010 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2010 Roy - lunch is a buffet - sandwiches, quiches, chicken drumsticks, pizza slices, garlic bread, fajitas, potato wedges, breaded prawns, that kind of thing Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 21 February , 2010 Admin Share Posted 21 February , 2010 As George Burns once said - better than the alternative. Indeed! No sorry to disappoint you but I can't run to standing everyone a round! Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 21 February , 2010 Share Posted 21 February , 2010 but I can't run to standing everyone a round! Michelle What about if you walk? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 21 February , 2010 Share Posted 21 February , 2010 Roy - lunch is a buffet - sandwiches, quiches, chicken drumsticks, pizza slices, garlic bread, fajitas, potato wedges, breaded prawns, that kind of thing Alan Thanks Alan, no need for sarnies and a flask then! Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 21 February , 2010 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2010 Plus tea and coffee and a bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 21 February , 2010 Share Posted 21 February , 2010 Will Fig Rolls be readily available in quantity and some nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 21 February , 2010 Share Posted 21 February , 2010 Plus tea and coffee and a bar! Thanks Alan, my cup /glass runneth over! Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 22 February , 2010 Share Posted 22 February , 2010 I seem to recall some mention of a preliminary curry on the Friday evening for those of us who arrive early. As I plan to park my wheeled suitcase, (the one with the fig rolls and the whisky), in a Travelodge at a reasonably early hour I would appreciate guidance on a suitable assembly point for a gentle glass or two which might serve as an aperitif before some less gentle food. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 22 February , 2010 Author Share Posted 22 February , 2010 Many months ago, there was mention of a curry house local to the venue - not necessarily local to the Travelodges though. I think I will send a bulk email to all attendees to see who is around on Friday and we'll fix a suitable meeting point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhifle Posted 22 February , 2010 Share Posted 22 February , 2010 Hi, Which Travelodge are people looking at staying in? Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 22 February , 2010 Author Share Posted 22 February , 2010 We are at the "Birmingham Central" (as opposed to the nearby "Birmingham Central Broadway Plaza") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhifle Posted 22 February , 2010 Share Posted 22 February , 2010 We are at the "Birmingham Central" (as opposed to the nearby "Birmingham Central Broadway Plaza") Great I shall book myself in there for the Friday and Saturday nights Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 22 February , 2010 Share Posted 22 February , 2010 I seem to remember that we are a house divided. I don't think that I am alone at the Broadway Plaza, but scanning back through all those posts would take too long. GWF Badges must be worn. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 22 February , 2010 Share Posted 22 February , 2010 We will be residing at the Broadway Plaza for the duration. On Friday evening we shall be attending the theatre and would be very agreeable to meeting for an after-theatre drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 23 February , 2010 Share Posted 23 February , 2010 Broadway Plaza and up for a curry as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 23 February , 2010 Share Posted 23 February , 2010 Staying at... Hotel du Nord, Fonquevillars. So sad I shall miss this. I only live up the road and have "special access" to Tally Ho being Staff. Oh well there is compensation....an der Somme! Hope you all have a grerat time and as toy will all be in Brum I shall have the Somme to myself! Ha Ha TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 23 February , 2010 Share Posted 23 February , 2010 Many months ago, there was mention of a curry house local to the venue - not necessarily local to the Travelodges though. A quick nosy for Edgbaston area Indian restaurants turns up Akbars on Hagley Road. It's part of a small chain and, presuming it's as good as the one in Manchester, then it would be a decent nosh. Dunno exactly where Hagley Road is or how suitable a location it might be. Over to someone with local knowledge of somewhere better............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 23 February , 2010 Share Posted 23 February , 2010 From the looks of it, there are two Hagley Roads in Birmingham, is it possible to add the postcode John, so we can see which one it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 24 February , 2010 Share Posted 24 February , 2010 For a Balti in Brum it has got to be Ladypool Road and the surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 24 February , 2010 Share Posted 24 February , 2010 Akbar's postcode is B16 9NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 24 February , 2010 Share Posted 24 February , 2010 I can confirm the indian John suggests is not very far from the Travelodge Broadway Plaza - about 1500 yards (give or take 200). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 24 February , 2010 Share Posted 24 February , 2010 I tried the Akbar's in Bradford a few months ago and it was excellent. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem Posted 25 February , 2010 Share Posted 25 February , 2010 The York one is pretty good as well. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 27 February , 2010 Author Share Posted 27 February , 2010 Thanks to everyone who has told me they're around on Friday evening - more than 20 of you! Enough that we'd certainly have to book if we wanted to eat somewhere, I'd have thought - it is a Friday evening after all. I don't know Birmingham that well - but I'd suggest we have two possibilities - either meet in a pub on the Hagley Road, with a table booked at Akbar's or meet in the Old Contemptible in the centre, and eat there Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 27 February , 2010 Share Posted 27 February , 2010 Since my last visit to Brum was not far short of 40 years ago, I am happy to go with any outcome. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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