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National Meetup anyone interested?

(95 Posts)
glassortwo Thu 11-Apr-13 14:28:44

I have been nagging hinting to Geraldine about the possiblity of a National Meetup and this is her reply...........

glassortwo I did spot your hint about a national meetup and we'd love to do this.

It's just a question of how/where - but we are keen and we're looking into venues and how best to organise it.

Think it's a brilliant idea and we will make it happen this year - just a question of working out how.

If anyone has any thoughts about what (where) they'd like, we would of course be grateful for suggestions.

<straightens thinking cap>

So thinking caps on everyone. smile

Butty Sat 11-May-13 08:26:00

Perhaps this idea might work? smile

janeainsworth Fri 10-May-13 22:18:43

Yes Butty good idea, it would make it accessible to more of us smile

dustyangel Fri 10-May-13 22:13:09

I do Butty. I might not even be in UK to fit in with a National Meetup,although I will be in the south in around October/November.Although I really want to meet all the Northern Grans I know it would be unrealistic for me to be able to add the extra time and expense to my travels. Having said that it is a completely personal view and I feel a bit of a wimp for not keeping up with those in the North prepared to travel long distances.

Butty Fri 10-May-13 21:30:00

Why not consider 2 National meet-ups. South and North. That would make it available to many GN-ers who are not able to do long-distance travel for whatever reason. Two different dates would then open options up further.
Anyone think this is a good idea?

Ariadne Fri 10-May-13 19:51:50

Galen I'm sure we could work something out down here! Let's see what happens. smile

Galen Fri 10-May-13 17:34:50

Blackpool too far for me I'm afraid.

barbadosgan Fri 10-May-13 16:53:43

Please make it october then I will be in England and should be able to come.How exciting.
Perhaps we could get it sponsored - a hotel chain, and wine merchant would be good. Maybe beauty treatments, fashion stylists.
Or shall we just have a good chat and a laugh?

Notso Fri 10-May-13 15:32:02

The thought did cross my mind wink

Maybe it was Benedict.

Marelli Fri 10-May-13 15:28:35

Perhaps he's a bit tired...blush

Elegran Fri 10-May-13 14:47:28

Right, notso I must have missed that.

Notso Fri 10-May-13 14:29:11

I can't remember his name Elegran...Roderick? Broderick? It was on another thread, someone from GNHQ said he was a good organiser of events and would get started on the national meet up when he returned from his honeymoon.

glassortwo Fri 10-May-13 13:57:35

We are waiting to see the wedding photos grin

Elegran Fri 10-May-13 13:56:36

What chap is that, notso ? Have I missed a chapter of GNHQ's rich social life?

Notso Fri 10-May-13 12:22:46

GNHQ...is that chap back from his honeymoon yet?

Lilygran Fri 10-May-13 12:19:27

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petallus Thu 09-May-13 14:46:07

I'm interested.

glassortwo Thu 09-May-13 13:29:18

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glassortwo Fri 03-May-13 21:43:51

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seasider Fri 26-Apr-13 00:29:12

Hi ladies. If you are coming to Blackpool the illuminations will be on from 30th August to 10th November. There will be some good deals available midweek in October, except for the half term week. November should not be a problem. For those who would be staying I could probably negotiate some discounts for attractions such as Blackpool Tower. Do hope you can come! smile

Notso Wed 24-Apr-13 11:55:30

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(Mainly for the benefit of GNHQ! smile)

Ariadne Wed 24-Apr-13 10:51:42

Blackpool, November - why not? I've been there for a couple of conferences and all the facilities and accommodation are there...smile

glassortwo Wed 24-Apr-13 10:15:53

Ohh I dont need an excuse to make a list grin I am easy if we have advance warning of when/where.

Notso Wed 24-Apr-13 10:14:12

Me too.

Are you getting involved with this GNHQ?

If you confirm Blackpool, with a date after the illuminations end, we can all start making lists smile

Marelli Tue 23-Apr-13 18:30:59

I'd be ok for November, too. smile

Grannyeggs Tue 23-Apr-13 15:54:01

November would suit me.