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| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 16:16 #24024 | |
UKTrainMan
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Thought I'd get this topic under way now. As far as I'm aware, the location for the meet is yet to be decided, and that also means the venue itself is also yet to be decided. As suggested in this post, Edinburgh might be a good place to go. Have already made a start on the meet page on the Wiki - where it says TODO but not in Italics then text is waiting to be added, where it says TODO in Italics then something (usually an image) is waiting to be added. I don't think I'm 'jumping the gun' here, I believe this one and probably all meets for 2012 need to be arranged as soon as possible what with a certain sporting event occurring. It is surely not long until advance tickets can be booked - having just checked now and I could book tickets up to February 29th and that's a Wednesday, so the weekend immediately after it is in March (3rd & 4th). Discuss, discuss, discuss! 
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| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 16:20 #24025 | |
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deanbean10
36 posts |
Possibily Somewhere in Cheltenham???? As I can't attend if its in Edinburgh Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 16:24 #24026 | |
jc92
3690 posts |
have we ruled birmingham out? accessable via XC (if u dare), virgin and LM. edingburgh doesnt sound like a bad call either also nottingham? has this been done? is it a terrible idea? "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 16:31 #24029 | |
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deanbean10
36 posts |
What about say somewhere in wales: Like Cardiff? Or even Bristol: This can be accessed via FGW, SWT and XC! Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 16:53 #24033 | |
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ipswich
247 posts |
i was thinking BECAUSE of the OLYMPICS next summer have the london meet in march?? Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 17:14 #24036 | |
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Sam Tugwell
494 posts |
Cardiff isnt a bad bet. Accessable from London (and the the South East) from Paddington but also easy to get to from Birmingham and Cambridge (XC 170). Also Bristol is a good choice as well
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| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 18:03 #24041 | |
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Noisynoel
989 posts |
" said:Thought I'd get this topic under way now. As far as I'm aware, the location for the meet is yet to be decided, and that also means the venue itself is also yet to be decided.So why exactly start a new post, just to have all the same stuff brought up again????? Noisynoel Last edited: 29/11/2011 at 18:08 by memorialstingray Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 18:10 #24042 | |
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Razzabazza123
91 posts |
Doncaster easy to get to ECML
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| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 18:24 #24043 | |
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jc92
3690 posts |
" said:" said:did we get to a definitive answer then?Thought I'd get this topic under way now. As far as I'm aware, the location for the meet is yet to be decided, and that also means the venue itself is also yet to be decided.So why exactly start a new post, just to have all the same stuff brought up again????? "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 18:24 #24044 | |
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Class 92
359 posts |
How about Chester only 20 minutes away from Crewe and direct trains from London and back also trains from Manchester, Liverpool, Shewsbury/south Wales and north Wales.
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| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 19:35 #24053 | |
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UKTrainMan
1803 posts |
Regarding starting this thread, the thread linked to was about 2012 meets, this thread is about the Spring 2012 meet in particular. As meet threads tend to end up spanning multiple pages, perhaps it is wise to keep the two separate before that thread ends up being 20 pages long, which I don't think anyone really wants to be trawling through to find some specific information about the upcoming meet. Regardless, should the meet day be on March 3rd (always a possibility) then advance tickets for that will be available very soon. Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Last edited: 29/11/2011 at 20:09 by UKTrainMan Reason: rewording Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 20:19 #24059 | |
GeoffM
6376 posts |
The devs had a meeting about the meet immediately after the Derby meet (Life of Brian springs to mind with that sentence). We will very shortly reach a decision, though of course not everybody will be happy. Suggesting cities or towns to host the meet is one thing but completely misses the rest of the story. Does that city have a suitable venue (name it, don't just say "I think there must be one somewhere")? Is that venue accessible from a major railway station or public transport, without a load of changing buses? Are there restaurants nearby? Are there hotels/B&Bs nearby? For example, believe it or not, central London does not have many suitable venues. From an ideas list of dozens of pubs, we narrowed it down to less than a dozen, which we visited. Of those dozen, only two were actually suitable. That's how tricky it can be to find somewhere good. Look at the Wiki on meets to see a more detailed description of what is required. Until then, firing darts at an AA map is about as useful as a chocolate teapot. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 20:33 #24063 | |
headshot119
4869 posts |
Well rather than throw darts at a road map. Hops Belgian Style Or The Brunswick Hotel Both are in Crewe and not far from Crewe railway station. So comments suggestions? "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 20:42 #24064 | |
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GeoffM
6376 posts |
" said:Well rather than throw darts at a road map.Can you describe the function rooms? SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 20:43 #24067 | |
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Sam Tugwell
494 posts |
Heres a suggestion. Oxford. Accessable from London and South East from Paddington, also direct from Manchester and Newcastle. http://www.thedukescut.com/private_hire.php This is a nice little pub that ive visited a couple of times with my Dad. Whilst I havent seen the hire room itself, It says that it is a free hire on the website illustrated above. £6 is the quoted price on the website for the buffet. Thoughts and comments? "Signalman Exeter" Log in to reply |
| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 21:20 #24071 | |
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ralphjwchadkirk
275 posts |
There's not really much point posting random pubs unless someone is prepared to visit them to research it, in accordance with the wiki page. If you're not prepared to do that, then there's not much point suggesting pubs you've been to and quite liked.
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| Spring 2012 meet 29/11/2011 at 21:57 #24078 | |
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Sam Tugwell
494 posts |
Ralph - Im available to visit the pub in Oxford as I m visiting my dad soon. Also, as Ive been there before I know that it is a nice and welcoming place. I just need to have a look at the Function Room when Im next up there.
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| Spring 2012 meet 30/11/2011 at 12:35 #24115 | |
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Trainmad091
89 posts |
Lincoln, Peterborough, Doncaster, York, Chester, Crewe, Nottingham/Leicester i think are good options
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| Spring 2012 meet 30/11/2011 at 12:51 #24117 | |
postal
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" said:Lincoln, Peterborough, Doncaster, York, Chester, Crewe, Nottingham/Leicester i think are good optionsI know that this post is trying to help, but please read Geoff's comments at #12. There is a whole lot more required than a general note that such-and-such a town might be a good venue. “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 |
| Spring 2012 meet 30/11/2011 at 16:53 #24139 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
Have we thought about simply having the London meet in March? Same venue as the one we used this year?
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| Spring 2012 meet 30/11/2011 at 17:12 #24140 | |
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ipswich
247 posts |
karl i did bring this up on page 1
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