AlanCurragh Posted 16 February , 2016 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2016 Ralph - we have thought of a video, but to be honest the costs and complication of trying to set it up have precluded it. In addition, getting the permission of the speakers could be an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph J. Whitehead Posted 19 February , 2016 Share Posted 19 February , 2016 Thanks for getting back to me. Too bad, it would be great to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John(txic) Posted 21 February , 2016 Share Posted 21 February , 2016 Alan, Could you reserve a space for my pal Alan Angell, please? He'll send you a cheque through the post in the good, old-fashioned way. Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 21 February , 2016 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2016 No problem John - Alan's space is reserved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 23 February , 2016 Share Posted 23 February , 2016 This is a serious albeit naive question - 6 weeks to go and looking at the obvious theme this year, could you give me titles of some overall and general books on the Somme. Something that could be a good preparation for the lectures, I read fast and I have tended to read diaries and ones that are specific to particular battles, so something giving an overall and chronological understanding, but not too technical if that is possible. Thank you! Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 23 February , 2016 Share Posted 23 February , 2016 This is a serious albeit naive question - 6 weeks to go and looking at the obvious theme this year, could you give me titles of some overall and general books on the Somme. Something that could be a good preparation for the lectures, I read fast and I have tended to read diaries and ones that are specific to particular battles, so something giving an overall and chronological understanding, but not too technical if that is possible. Thank you! Shirley I like Pete Hart's Somme book; it is a fine overview and has the added advantage that the author is usually available at the conference where he will be haranguing the other attendees to buy copies of his tomes. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 23 February , 2016 Share Posted 23 February , 2016 I would agree with Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 23 February , 2016 Admin Share Posted 23 February , 2016 I will ask him indoors about attending, we have got tickets to see Muse at the NEC ( or whatever it's called these days) on the 2nd so we could combine the two....... Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 23 February , 2016 Share Posted 23 February , 2016 Sorted and I can get it immediately on kindle, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 26 February , 2016 Share Posted 26 February , 2016 Does anyone have any experience of the various hotels other than the Premier Inn that are within a poppadom's throw from Akbar's? I've stayed in the Strathallan the last couple of years but I was wondering if any of the others are up to snuff. Pete. P.S. Alan, the cheque is in the post. Honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoha Posted 28 February , 2016 Share Posted 28 February , 2016 Alan, Could you reserve 2 places for myself and Stuart Wilson. Paypal just paid. Cheers James O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Mackenzie Posted 29 February , 2016 Share Posted 29 February , 2016 Pete I tried the Eaton Hotel one year - when I booked it the price was not much different to the Premier Inn. It was pretty good - no complaints at all. Not sure what the prices are now though. http://www.eatonhotel.co.uk/ This year I am trying the Hallmark Hotel as I got 2 nights for £82. This is not without some trepidation though as the reviews on Trip Advisor are very mixed - but it is only 2 nights and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger (hopefully!!). The Premier Inn is definately the safe choice! Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 29 February , 2016 Admin Share Posted 29 February , 2016 Pete Whatever you do, don't stay in the Kensington Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Mackenzie Posted 29 February , 2016 Share Posted 29 February , 2016 Pete Whatever you do, don't stay in the Kensington Michelle I can second that! Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 29 February , 2016 Share Posted 29 February , 2016 Pete I tried the Eaton Hotel one year - when I booked it the price was not much different to the Premier Inn. It was pretty good - no complaints at all. Not sure what the prices are now though. http://www.eatonhotel.co.uk/ This year I am trying the Hallmark Hotel as I got 2 nights for £82. This is not without some trepidation though as the reviews on Trip Advisor are very mixed - but it is only 2 nights and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger (hopefully!!). The Premier Inn is definately the safe choice! Neil Pete Whatever you do, don't stay in the Kensington Michelle Thank you both for the top tips; I'm going to have to ask why the Kensington is a no no but I'll wait until I see you in person. The Strathallan, which is now the Hallmark is fine, I stayed there the last two years and liked it. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dah Posted 2 March , 2016 Share Posted 2 March , 2016 Alan, One day-ticket for me, please. I've just paid the £30 via Paypal. Many thanks, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wood Posted 2 March , 2016 Share Posted 2 March , 2016 Alan - just paid via Paypal. Two tickets for Phil Wood & Jane Burrell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 2 March , 2016 Share Posted 2 March , 2016 Excellent - look forward to seeing you both again Phil. if you are about on ther Friday night - make for the Old Contemptibles where a really dodgy crowd will have assembled. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wood Posted 2 March , 2016 Share Posted 2 March , 2016 Last year we did as a day trip (easy enough from Newbury), but a few jars are always tempting. See you at the conference if not before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardwebster Posted 5 March , 2016 Share Posted 5 March , 2016 Alan 1 place please, just paid by PayPal Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 12 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 12 March , 2016 Still a few places left - please let me know if you want to come along Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGA211SB Posted 12 March , 2016 Share Posted 12 March , 2016 Would like a ticket to the day if possible.Please confirm places available and will pay through PayPal. Thanks Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 13 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 13 March , 2016 Would like a ticket to the day if possible.Please confirm places available and will pay through PayPal. Thanks Simon Hi Simon - that's fine - I'll reserve your space Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGA211SB Posted 14 March , 2016 Share Posted 14 March , 2016 Thanks Alan - Will pay through PayPal tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGA211SB Posted 17 March , 2016 Share Posted 17 March , 2016 Hi Alan Sorry for delay been away now paid. Thanks Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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