The NEXT NW meet-up?

Hello NW Gransnetters. I'm relatively new to Gransnet, having joined in the summer of last year, shortly after the birth of our first grandchild. As the editor of Chester Gransnet Local local.gransnet.com/chester, I'd love to join a Gransnet meet-up. 15 Feb would be a possible date for me and either of the two venues mentioned would be suitable, provided, of course, that it would be OK with you if I were to join you.

whenim64 - I've just seen your latest post and would be happy to meet in a few weeks' time instead of 15 Feb if that would be a better opportunity to get people together.

Hi Grammar we're hoping Seasider will be joining us, so it would be good to have you join us, too. We seem to be growing in number all of a sudden. I think I'd better book a table, after all.

I'll put venue details on here after I've confirmed the booking.

I am so envious - I would love to be with you, but I will be in New Zealand.
I hope you all have a lovely lunch.

We have about 8 or 9 so far grammar, so quite a good number if you want to come along on the 15th. We'll organise another one a few weeks after that.

Greatnan you will be there with us in spirit

when I've been holding out hoping to make last minute journey to meet you all again..and Bags. But I've just been informed that my two DDs are coming down to Bristol next weekend for their dad's birthday (my ex) and will probably expect to stay at my house..so sadly I can't manage 15th /16th.
Next time maybe..actually Mon is the best day for me travelling up to Macclesfield on the Sun and staying overnight at my DD's home.

Hi whenim64. It looks as though the 15th is on again. I'm up for that.

That's good Grammar. Look forward to meeting you.

Maniac there will always be a few of us who are up for a get-together, so just shout out when you're coming this way, and we can meet for lunch if there isn't a get-together planned already

Same for Grannylin. Whenever you're coming this way.....

Our booking is confirmed for this Friday, 15 February, at the Stable Gate pub and restaurant, Denton, which is just near the M60 motorway, junction 24.

As usual, please can you arrive from 12 onwards, so we can go to our table at 12.30.

The table is booked under the name 'Morton' for approx 8 people.

www.brewersfayre.co.uk/brewersfayre/our-pubs/manchester/stable-gate/menus.html

There are directions and menus on this link.

Looking forward to seeing everyone, and if there are new baby photos, bring 'em to be admired!

This is a clearer map than the one on the link. You have to pass Sainsbury's on your left before you turn left to get to the Stable Gate, and you will see the motorway junction you came from ahead of you, just before you turn left.

maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Alphagate+Drive%2c+Denton%2bM34+3SH%2bManchester%4053.4557202%2c-2.133762&iwloc=addr&om=1

Have checked website link and also google earthed and multi mapped it. Will set out shortly after breakfast so I will be there on time. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Rosiebee looking forward to seeing you

Thank you for the directions. Looking forward to meeting you.

See you on Friday Grammar

Hi, I've looked up the venue, and it's almost an hour and a half away for me, so I think I'll pass this time, and see you all next time. Enjoy!

Oh, that's a shame, Hummngbird. Is it any shorter coming over Runcrn bridge and down the M56 to join the M60 before Stockport?

Not sure - never done it that way. I'll check it out x

hi When . Sorry won't be able to come tomorrow. It was always doubtful but now I have broken a crown on my tooth and dentist can see me 10.15 tomorrow I think the venue is about an hour and a half away so I won't get there in time plus I expect they will tell me not to eat on it for a while! Hope you have a good time and I look forward to the next meet-up.

Hope we'll see you next time we meet up Seasider. I'll be visiting your Blackpool Gransnet site now you're up and running.

A change of plan means I could join you all tomorrow after all. Is it ok to come
At such short notice? Be good to see you all

Of course! It'll be good to see you. Till then!

Just back from a happy, chatty lunch with anno, Sewsilver and Grammar. We sat at a sunny bay window table whilst we had a lovely lunch, and exchanged our news, photos of grandchildren, and ideas about local Gransnet, as Grammar will be running the Chester site. Good to meet up, and we'll do it again soon, maybe further west/north, so more Gransnetters will have chance to join in

I am glad you enjoyed yourselves - even though I could not be with you!

Hi anyone able to get to Liverpool for meets