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| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 12:26 #18611 | |
postal
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We normally have 3 meets a year, in March at a different location each year, in July in London and in November in Derby. As has already been noted elsewhere, London in July 2012 is probably not the ideal place for a meeting. Should we look at spreading ourselves round the UK a bit next year and not having a London meet at all? Apart from Derby and London, I think there have been meets in Bristol, Peterborough, York and Wakefield (but that list may not be complete). That does leave a lot of the UK which has not seen SimSig in all its glory. We certainly seem to be missing visits to Scotland and Wales as well as some big chunks of England like the North West and South Coast. I would be quite happy to be as far from London as possible while the Olympics are taking place; I would also be happy to go somewhere new for another meet. Of course, this is all subject to suitable venue which requires some sort of local knowledge, but how about somewhere like Cardiff or Swansea in March, Glasgow or Edinburgh for July and then back to Derby for November? Then in 2013, maybe the floating meeting somewhere in the Manchester/Liverpool area, followed by London and Derby? “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 12:52 #18612 | |
Splodge
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Edinburgh in July is probably not a good idea either, as the festival will be on and so it is peak tourist season - so trains and hotels will be at their most expensive. I was in Edinburgh in March, however, and got very good deals on a fantastic hotel and trains from Lancaster, so it may be an option then when its out of season. There's the right way, the wrong way and the railway. Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 14:50 #18618 | |
Sam Tugwell
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I dont think theres been a meet in the west country for the a while (Bristol being the last one). I wonder if another trip to Bristol could be done in 2012?
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| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 15:20 #18620 | |
headshot119
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Sheffield tap for one of the meets in 2012?
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| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 15:30 #18622 | |
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lpeters
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It was suggested on Teamspeak earlier that we could think about Guildford as it is really well served out of London. Obviously not a good idea for July 2012 with the Sporting Festival in town. Eastleigh was also suggested. We also thought about the likes of Northampton, Birmingham and York. Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 15:34 #18623 | |
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Sam Tugwell
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Nezza is doing research into all of them 
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| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 15:56 #18626 | |
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birchy74
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Well we wont be attending the July meet next year as we will be getting married "SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE" 
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| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 16:12 #18627 | |
Meld
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" said:Well we wont be attending the July meet next year as we will be getting married "SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE"<<<<<<< Polishes Tara's dads shotgun :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Passed the age to be doing 'Spoon Feeding' !!! Last edited: 29/07/2011 at 16:13 by Meld Log in to reply The following users said thank you: UKTrainMan, birchy74 |
| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 18:00 #18636 | |
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nezza
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" said:Nezza is doing research into all of them :)I will also look into sheffield tap as i very much agree with Karl that it would be a great place.......... If anyone else has any ideas let me know and i will look into them p.s. i do researching as part of my full time job so this should be easy enough to do Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 19:01 #18644 | |
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UKTrainMan
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What about Reading? Don't know about pubs in the area (officer...?) but of-course it is accessible via many TOCs (FGW, XC, SWT) and XC avoids London entirely for those coming from up north.
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| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 19:29 #18649 | |
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Lordmwa
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I reckon there would be multiple great places for a meet in liverpool where im at uni
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| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 19:37 #18651 | |
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ipswich
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nottingham might be a good location or even leicester?
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| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 21:39 #18655 | |
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nezza
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I have found out information for Eastleigh,and discovered as a no go Working on reading at the moment... the ideas coming in are all great Last edited: 30/07/2011 at 09:17 by nezza Reason: corrections Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 21:50 #18658 | |
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officer dibble
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" said:What about Reading? Don't know about pubs in the area (officer...?) but of-course it is accessible via many TOCs (FGW, XC, SWT) and XC avoids London entirely for those coming from up north.Not aware of any decent Real ale pubs in Reading. The Three Guineas serves some Ale, however, there is no seperate function room where we could hide ourselves away, and of course, if its a Saturday, the BTP use said pub for away football fans prior to them heading to the Madejski Stadium. I am heading into town later to yell at my bank, so could do a quick recce. When in doubt - Contingency plan 2A. Someone didn't buy the milk - 2A. Someone sneezed at Swansea - 2A. A driver complains the cab is too cold - 2A. Unable to operate a HEx service 4 vice 8 - 2A. Points failure at Ipswich - 2A. Landslip at Pitlochry - 2A Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 29/07/2011 at 21:58 #18661 | |
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UKTrainMan
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" said:" said:Cheers for speedy response. Recce surely couldn't hurt if you've got the time but might be an idea to do that after 'Bankgate'What about Reading? Don't know about pubs in the area (officer...?) but of-course it is accessible via many TOCs (FGW, XC, SWT) and XC avoids London entirely for those coming from up north.Not aware of any decent Real ale pubs in Reading.
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| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 06:51 #18666 | |
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officer dibble
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" said:" said:"Bankgate" sorted UK" said:Cheers for speedy response. Recce surely couldn't hurt if you've got the time but might be an idea to do that after 'Bankgate' :laugh:What about Reading? Don't know about pubs in the area (officer...?) but of-course it is accessible via many TOCs (FGW, XC, SWT) and XC avoids London entirely for those coming from up north.Not aware of any decent Real ale pubs in Reading.  However, I have just spoken to my Dad, who is a man well versed in the public houses of Reading, and he knows of no large pubs that serve real ale. The only suggestion he came up with is "The Hop Leaf" for real ale, but its a small place and would be totally unsuitable 
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| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 07:27 #18667 | |
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nezza
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I have kind of come to the same conclusion, i have found a couple of others but at a bit of a distance from the station. I am now having a bit of research on Tonbridge. Last edited: 30/07/2011 at 08:01 by nezza Reason: update Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 09:06 #18672 | |
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Stanyon
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what about hull/york/doncaster?
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| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 09:10 #18673 | |
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nezza
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" said:what about hull/york/doncaster?Doncaster has been said York previously done however will look into it Hull..... Added to my list will look into it Nottingham added Leicester Added Manchester added Liverpool added As a general point for all Tonbridge is a no go Guildford is a good shot possibly A full list will be placed up a bit later Last edited: 30/07/2011 at 09:49 by nezza Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 09:16 #18674 | |
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nezza
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" said:nottingham might be a good location or even leicester?Will add both to list also added is Manchester and Liverpool Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 09:55 #18676 | |
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postal
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" said:what about hull/york/doncaster?Bit close to previous venues at Peterborough/York/Wakefield. Should we not try and spread ourselves round so that people who have previously had a long or expensive journey to a meet get a chance for something a bit more local? That is why I suggested Scotland/Wales/North West in the original posting. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 30/07/2011 at 09:56 by postal Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 09:57 #18677 | |
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nezza
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More suggestions the better..... I have got a couple of locations for Wales and Scotland on list
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| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 10:14 #18678 | |
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Josie
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" said:Manchester addedAlthough I can't stand ale and have no idea why anyone would want to drink it (*ducks* :P) I'm happy to help finding places in Manchester. My favourite pub in the city centre is in the Good Beer Guide and (according to the Internet) has "meeting facilities", although I haven't seen them. Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 10:15 #18679 | |
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nezza
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OK a complete list of suggestions and results as present NOTE RED IS NO GO PLACES BLUE IS POSSIBLE PLACES GREEN ARE GOOD SHOTS Eastleigh -Only few places found could possibly be worthwhile. A couple of good curry houses and overnight places of stay found though Tonbridge - Very poor area for research found for everything = NO GO Reading - The places found are at a distance from the station. Some good curry houses and places of overnight stay found Guildford - Two great places have been found. Good Curry houses found and plenty of places for overnight stay are available. However a debate undergoes about the ease of transport access Hull - Some really good pubs have been found within 10 minute walk of the station. A couple of curry houses have also been researched. Lots of overnight places are very much available in short distance from station however transport arrangements could be difficult Swindon - Bit like hull, selected few good pubs with great curry houses in local area and very much accommodating for overnight stay Cardiff - Many great pubs found especially with Cask Masque, also within close area to the station are hotels for overnight stay and also curry houses for evening food Swansea - Nothing within the criteria for pubs near station STILL TO RESEARCH ARE GLASGOW EDINBURGH BIRMINGHAM EXETER SOUTHAMPTON DONCASTER PRESTON STEVENAGE BRISTOL LEEDS NOTTINGHAM MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL NEWCASTLE LEICESTER YORK LINCOLN CHESTER NEWPORT BLACKPOOL OXFORD WESTBURY CAMBRIDGE WARRINGTON CREWE Last edited: 31/07/2011 at 11:34 by nezza Reason: changed Log in to reply |
| 2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 10:24 #18680 | |
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Fireman Pat
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Lincoln, Chester, Newport....?? Not too sure about meeting places though. Log in to reply |