Susan Tall Posted 15 January , 2012 Share Posted 15 January , 2012 Alan Have just paid my deposit via Paypal. Forgot to say I won't be staying for the dinner, just there in the daytime. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Tiger Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 I've just booked Hagley Road as well..... Mr Edwards & I will also be at The Premier Inn on Hagley Road. My sympathy goes out to anyone staying there who is not going to the conference Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 I think that Hagley Road will be entirely filled with those of us going to the Conference! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 So, who's staying Friday night and who's staying Saturday night? James and I are doing both nights - anyone want to share a taxi to/from Old Contemptibles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 Kim I think we might need a bus! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 Well, perhaps we should all meet in the bar downstairs (next to Jim's room - hmmmmmm) and organise from there? Come on, suggestions welcome peeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 16 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 16 January , 2012 We're there both Friday and Saturday - so yes, a meeting in the bar and a taxi or two seems an excellent idea PS - numbers are about 90 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 Kim I think we might need a bus! Keith Joking aside Keith, don't forget you can get mini buses from lots of mini cab firms these days. It might be cheaper than a fleet of 3 or 4 taxis. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 That might well be the best option Alan. Maybe nearer the time we should have a roll call in advance of the event, as well as one late on the Friday evening to identify any MIA. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjustice Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 I have now booked in to Hagley Road for Friday and Saturday night. (Don't say anything in case Hart and Webster find out) Cheers, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 don't want to appear mean but there are frequent regular service buses from just about outside the hotel to just about outside the pub at quite reasonable cost. Getting from the hotel to the conference centre and back is a bit more complicated (one change, IIRC). I'm staying Friday and Saturday. cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjustice Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 don't want to appear mean but there are frequent regular service buses from just about outside the hotel to just about outside the pub at quite reasonable cost. Getting from the hotel to the conference centre and back is a bit more complicated (one change, IIRC). I'm staying Friday and Saturday. cheers Martin I have no idea where the hotel, pub or conference centre are... ...but I'm easily led. Cheers, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 We like buses, use them as much as possible at home, they are so convenient by comparison (mostly). Is there an on-line timetable/do you know if there's one back when the pubs shut? We need to explore all options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 I'll bring me bus pass then. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 Try this: http://nxbus.co.uk/r...ubmit%5D=SEARCH But in all honesty, I would take a cab. With 4 passengers, it won't be much more expensive. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 The Old Contemptibles is not a great venue for a significant number of us on a Friday night when it is very busy. Chris Baker suggesting booking a room/food in advance at the Old Stock Exchange about 200 yards away. Need to sort this out when March arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 16 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 16 January , 2012 Is it possible to book the back room of the Old Contemptibles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 16 January , 2012 Share Posted 16 January , 2012 Try this: http://nxbus.co.uk/r...ubmit%5D=SEARCH But in all honesty, I would take a cab. With 4 passengers, it won't be much more expensive. Roger Are there enough cabs for all of us? They've got some nice cab drivers though -- I left my phone in a cab two years ago and the driver returned it. cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 17 January , 2012 Share Posted 17 January , 2012 I may have missed something but is there a 'flyer' for this event I can circulate? See y'all there. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 17 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 17 January , 2012 I may have missed something but is there a 'flyer' for this event I can circulate? See y'all there. Martin Yes there is Martin - here it is.... 3rdGWFConf.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 17 January , 2012 Share Posted 17 January , 2012 Thanks Alan Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 18 January , 2012 Share Posted 18 January , 2012 Alan - somewhere in this now humungously long thread there is (I think) the address for me to send my cheque to. Can you short circuit my search and PM or E mail it to me? - Much thanks Well I'm booked into the Premier Hagley Rd. Friday and Sat. Me thinks the hotel would do well to issue lapel pins for non GWF guests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 18 January , 2012 Share Posted 18 January , 2012 Payment details are in post 1 of the thread. See you at the Premier Inn. Some thought I was joking about organising a bus to the pub! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjustice Posted 18 January , 2012 Share Posted 18 January , 2012 Perhaps the hotel would be interested in organizing a charabanc in recognition of the investment GWF members are making in their institution. Cheers, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 18 January , 2012 Share Posted 18 January , 2012 Perhaps the hotel would be interested in organizing a charabanc in recognition of the investment GWF members are making in their institution. Cheers, Simon Premier Inn - somehow I doubt it - not gratis certainly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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