2012 Meets

To be honest it dosent matter where the meet is held it will be a pain for some people to get to, you cant please everybody

I think the comment regarding the south was that to get to Guildford (for example) from large parts of the UK would probably require a transfer across London, which could potentially add quite a hefty time onto any journey; not necessarily that it is inaccessible as such.

As all the meets have been in a triangle bounded by Bristol to the west, London to the south, and York to the north, the logical place for one meet would indeed be Liverpool/Manchester - more so the latter for direct connections to various parts of the UK.

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As all the meets have been in a triangle bounded by Bristol to the west, London to the south, and York to the north, the logical place for one meet would indeed be Liverpool/Manchester - more so the latter for direct connections to various parts of the UK.

Crewe might be as easy as Manchester if there was a suitable venue (now if Crewe Heritage Centre with its Exeter West SB had beer as well....). :unsure:

The implication of this posting is that nearly everyone wishing to attend has an additional hour at least of travelling time on top of their journey on one of the main transport arteries (and then another hour at least on the return). Unfortunately, I don't think places like Hull (and Inverness and Penzance and Fishguard and Great Yarmouth) are viable for SimSig meets as the additional travelling time to reach them would force most people into at least one (if not two) overnight stays which a lot of budgets will not stand. Realistically, we are forced into somewhere in the rectangle bounded by Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff/Bristol and London (and many would claim that Manchester and York should replace Edinburgh and Glasgow).

I think the comment regarding the south was that to get to Guildford (for example) from large parts of the UK would probably require a
transfer across London, which could potentially add quite a hefty time onto any journey; not necessarily that it is inaccessible as such.

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As all the meets have been in a triangle bounded by Bristol to the west, London to the south, and York to the north, the logical place for one meet would indeed be Liverpool/Manchester - more so the latter for direct connections to various parts of the UK.

Crewe might be as easy as Manchester if there was a suitable venue (now if Crewe Heritage Centre with its Exeter West SB had beer as well....). :unsure:

Not for those from East of the Pennines who have no direct trains to Crewe at all!

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The implication of this posting is that nearly everyone wishing to attend has an additional hour at least of travelling time on top of their journey on one of the main transport arteries (and then another hour at least on the return). Unfortunately, I don't think places like Hull (and Inverness and Penzance and Fishguard and Great Yarmouth) are viable for SimSig meets as the additional travelling time to reach them would force most people into at least one (if not two) overnight stays which a lot of budgets will not stand. Realistically, we are forced into somewhere in the rectangle bounded by Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff/Bristol and London (and many would claim that Manchester and York should replace Edinburgh and Glasgow).

I think the outline boundary makes sense, even a place a short distance off the main routes would be fine. I am sure when Nezza produces the list there will be more than enough places on it to choose from as I am sure there will be places where we think OMG I am not going there.

But for those who dont live near or on a main route ECML or WCML we have to change trains sometimes several times to get there, for me Wakefield was 2 changes, London was direct and Derby will be 2/3 changes.. I am not sure direct trains should be one of the conditions if its to be a fair choice for all those going

Maybe I should have put a smiley, not an exclamation mark. It was a bit tongue-in-cheek!

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

Manchester - Has a few good pubs all in town center in which is close to all three major stations. Tram services are also an added option op top of the train services at reasonable cost. Curry houses and overnight stay again very wide option available........ (MANY THANKS TO JOSIE FOR INFORMATION)

STILL TO RESEARCH ARE

GLASGOW
EDINBURGH
BIRMINGHAM
EXETER
SOUTHAMPTON
DONCASTER
PRESTON
STEVENAGE
BRISTOL
LEEDS
NOTTINGHAm
LIVERPOOL
NEWCASTLE
LEICESTER
YORK
LINCOLN
CHESTER
NEWPORT
BLACKPOOL
OXFORD
WESTBURY
CAMBRIDGE
WARRINGTON
CREWE

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I think the comment regarding the south was that to get to Guildford (for example) from large parts of the UK would probably require a transfer across London, which could potentially add quite a hefty time onto any journey; not necessarily that it is inaccessible as such.

I think what the term meant by South being missed is except for London nothing is done where as other areas seem to have it all.. or at least that is my interrelation to it.

Geoff I am sure you would be please to note that Liverpool is on the list (PAGE 3) and along with manchester.

set up a Wiki page in the meets section where you can keep track of what's been suggested more easily.

Swindon is not easy to get to from even local areas so that should come off the list. Equally, Westbury is not great and the nearest pub is unsuitable with the next nearest a mile away - and not much in the way of accommodation either.

Just my 2p's worth:

Chester and Crewe lack Real Ale pubs. the nearest being in Northwich. Also Vrewe has an unofficial visit in August to Exeter West

Shrewsbury might be suitable and considered as there are far better transport links.

I'll help some more once I'm back on normal internet.

I'd like to add Fort Wayne, Indiana to the list but sadly passenger rail services don;t exist even for those that live here, let alone from anywhere else!

And yes, you can get real ale....Look up Mad Anthonys or Granite City.....

Just my 2p's worth:

Chester and Crewe lack Real Ale pubs. the nearest being in Northwich. Also Vrewe has an unofficial visit in August to Exeter West

Shrewsbury might be suitable and considered as there are far better transport links.

I'll help some more once I'm back on normal internet.

Just my 2p's worth:

Chester and Crewe lack Real Ale pubs. the nearest being in Northwich. Also Vrewe has an unofficial visit in August to Exeter West

Shrewsbury might be suitable and considered as there are far better transport links.

I'll help some more once I'm back on normal internet.

" said:

I'd like to add Fort Wayne, Indiana to the list but sadly passenger rail services don;t exist even for those that live here, let alone from anywhere else!

And yes, you can get real ale....Look up Mad Anthonys or Granite City.....

in that case i'll add cincinnati, ohio to the list too XD