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2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 10:57 #18681 | |
Woodhead Signalman
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Living as I do in Blackpool I would be very happy with a NorthWest venue. The least travelling expense for me the better. But wherever is chosen I would try to make it there but please, please NOT south of London!
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2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 11:26 #18682 | |
nezza
102 posts |
LINCOLN CHESTER NEWPORT AND BLACKPOOL HAVE ALL JUST BEEN ADDED Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 12:04 #18683 | |
mfcooper
707 posts |
Nezza - have you looked at the sticky thread regarding "Meet Location Criteria" ? A fair few of those locations don't really fit in to those requirements. I will draw everyone's attention to: Quote: Essential requirements:A fair few of the locations listed don't really fulfil that requirement. Travelling time from all corners of the UK (and airports for some SimSiggers) should be taken into account. For example, Guildford is really only for those in the South East and the West (via Reading), and is a bit useless for those much further North whereas Birmingham is good for transport links to all over the country. By this logic, I consider Southampton to be an insane option. I don't think it's fair to pick a location that would limit the number of attendees due to travelling distance, time and cost. Last edited: 30/07/2011 at 12:07 by mfcooper Reason: Missed a bit... Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 12:24 #18684 | |
Trainmad091
89 posts |
Me and Daniel Wilson live in lincoln and i have never been to a meet yet and would love to. Im also sure that he would like a meet close to home. Also its in the midlands (East) so its sort of in the middle for people down south, people up north and in the east/west I also know two people from cleethorpes - im sure they would love a lincoln meet , as they went to london for this last one Thanks , Kyle Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 12:30 #18685 | |
Trainmad091
89 posts |
Also i forgot to add : Lincoln's Services are roughley as follows: Leicester - Lincoln (via nottingham) and return - hourly Lincoln - Grimsby and return - every other hour Lincoln - Sheffield and return - hourly (also calls at doncaster - service to sheffield/scunthorpe/hull/adwick) Lincoln - Peterborough and return - every other hour Lincoln - Newark North Gate - Depends on time of day - hourly or other hourly but i must say they have very good connections with East Coast trains from Newark for the south and the north. Lincoln - Doncaster Direct are also avalible - only 3 or 4 a day so most likely if your heading back that way to get the **27 ish northern rail service to Sheffield/adwick/hull Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 12:32 #18686 | |
mfcooper
707 posts |
Thing is with Lincoln is that it's essentially adding extra time to a journey from around the country. To get there, you have to go via, say Doncaster, Nottingham or Sheffield. All of these have much better transport links to locations across the country and therefore would be better locations for a meet. It's much easier for people from Lincoln to get the the locations listed above than it is for people who have travelled a long way having to change again for a relatively infrequent service to Lincoln. Last edited: 30/07/2011 at 12:34 by mfcooper Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 12:39 #18687 | |
Trainmad091
89 posts |
I do see the point your making. Althought most trains at lincoln do connect pretty well with trains from other places. Thanks anyway Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 12:53 #18688 | |
Trainmad091
89 posts |
This may sound dodgey and funny but here goes: At a very Quick 3 min walk from the station is macdonalds - has wifi- has a large room for things like this upstairs i think, If not there is a resturant called Jaydees at a 4-5 mins walk away from the station - it is next to a wilko's haha. That also has a venue room. Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 14:00 #18691 | |
nezza
102 posts |
" said:Nezza - have you looked at the sticky thread regarding "Meet Location Criteria" ? A fair few of those locations don't really fit in to those requirements.I have taken what you have stated into consideration... What I will do is carry on and hope others can keep the update with transport arrangements. All items that are suggested are from SimSiggers especially for the south as it is believed they are forgotten about Last edited: 30/07/2011 at 14:01 by nezza Reason: corrections Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 14:06 #18692 | |
postal
5216 posts |
" said:This may sound dodgey and funny but here goes:What real ales are on offer at the venue, please? “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 30/07/2011 at 14:08 #18693 | |
postal
5216 posts |
" said:All items that are suggested are from SimSiggers especially for the south as it is believed they are forgotten aboutNo more so than SimSiggers from Scotland, Wales or the North West. “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 30/07/2011 at 14:19 #18695 | |
Sacro
1171 posts |
Hull really isn't suitable, although there are some nice places to go, stay and eat, you can only get there from Doncaster/Leeds/York, so those 3 would be far better suggestions.
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2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 14:31 #18696 | |
Trainmad091
89 posts |
Postal - i have no idea - sorry - there are a few pubs around but dont know any details as im not old enough to drink lol
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2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 14:34 #18697 | |
nezza
102 posts |
" said:Hull really isn't suitable, although there are some nice places to go, stay and eat, you can only get there from Doncaster/Leeds/York, so those 3 would be far better suggestions.With all the current comments made changes have been made to the list. Doncaster / Leeds and York are all on there. Will keep it updated as progress is made Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 14:36 #18699 | |
nezza
102 posts |
I would also like to state that amongst my researching I am also on the hunt for places to stay overnight to help those with long travels (or at least i am trying to help) Thanks for all the comments coming in Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 14:54 #18700 | |
agilchrist
258 posts |
I have no real problem with it being off the main routes as long as I can get there within a reasonable time. For me Derby is a pain to get to, for others its not so I dont think anything should be off the table unless its a ridiculous amount of time from one of the main lines. You can go from London to Edinburgh in 4 hours, it takes me 3hr 10 to get to Derby which is not even half the distance. Sheffield Tap should be considered if they get the permission to expand as it would be impractical in its current setup, but I am sure there are other places just as good. Blessed are the true believers, for only they shall walk the Path, and they shall be welcomed unto the realm of the Ori and made as one with Them. Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 22:56 #18732 | |
UKTrainMan
1803 posts |
Definitely agree that meet location needs to be accessible for as many as possible. When I heard locations such as Eastleigh and Guildford mentioned I actually objected to those locations due to access for people from the north, generally involving a cross-London transfer which probably isn't ideal for anyone say north of say Peterborough unless they're making a weekend of it. I'm thinking locations should ideally be north or west of London as they're surely accessible for more people than anywhere south or east of London is. " said: Hull really isn't suitable, although there are some nice places to go, stay and eat, you can only get there from Doncaster/Leeds/York, so those 3 would be far better suggestions.Someone forgetting First Hull Trains? OK they may be having (or have had) a few troubles lately, but they do run KingsX - Hull.... 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. Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 22:58 #18733 | |
nezza
102 posts |
" said:II am sure we could find something else in Sheffield and still use Tap just to get drunk Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 23:27 #18735 | |
Stanyon
141 posts |
hull services: xx18 arrival from Manchester via leeds (2 hours journey time) xx21 arrival from sheffield via doncaster xx 56 from doncaster/shefield (doncaster 1 hour, sheff 1 and half) Direct services every hour from york journey time approx. 1 hour hull trains arrivals approx. every 2 hours half hourly service from bridlington 90 mins approx. service from scarbrough hourly bus service taking approx. 1 hour from scunthorpe/ humberside airport direct national express bus services from glasgow and wales Last edited: 30/07/2011 at 23:31 by Stanyon Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 30/07/2011 at 23:46 #18736 | |
jc92
3649 posts |
" said:" said:how about "the howard"? nice pub decent size function room and its opposite the station?II am sure we could find something else in Sheffield and still use Tap just to get drunk "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 31/07/2011 at 00:09 #18739 | |
agilchrist
258 posts |
" said:" said:Worth sampling I think then....!" said:how about "the howard"? nice pub decent size function room and its opposite the station?II am sure we could find something else in Sheffield and still use Tap just to get drunk Blessed are the true believers, for only they shall walk the Path, and they shall be welcomed unto the realm of the Ori and made as one with Them. Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 31/07/2011 at 07:57 #18753 | |
postal
5216 posts |
" said:hull services: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). “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: 31/07/2011 at 08:00 by postal Log in to reply |
2012 Meets 31/07/2011 at 07:59 #18754 | |
postal
5216 posts |
" said:Definitely agree that meet location needs to be accessible for as many as possible. When I heard locations such as Eastleigh and Guildford mentioned I actually objected to those locations due to access for people from the north, generally involving a cross-London transfer which probably isn't ideal for anyone say north of say Peterborough unless they're making a weekend of it. I'm thinking locations should ideally be north or west of London as they're surely accessible for more people than anywhere south or east of London is.Fine if you live in London . . . . . “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 31/07/2011 at 08:16 #18758 | |
nezza
102 posts |
Yes Sheffield is well worth looking into and sampling as another pub has been suggested with thanks to Joe (JC29). On the overall subject we must all remember that what ever happens we will always get some people not able to make the meets (take those who live abroad). The original discussion started at the point that some areas were missed such as South and North West along with Scotland and Wales
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2012 Meets 31/07/2011 at 08:24 #18761 | |
birchy74
151 posts |
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
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