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Next North-West meet-up in May?

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whenim64 Fri 26-Apr-13 10:33:11

I've posted this on the local Manchester forum, too. Does anyone want to suggest a venue that is better for them? We have met centrally, around the vicinity of the M60 in Denton and the Trafford Centre, for previous meet-ups. Who wants to meet up in May? All welcome! smile

GinnyTonic Thu 16-May-13 13:23:20

Hello Everyone
I've had a call from Charlotte Dobson of the Bolton News , who would like to take a picture of our get-together on 31st May.
Is this OK for everyone? If there are any objections I will just ask her to take a picture of me at home.
Charlotte is also looking for feedback from Gransnetters. She would be delighted to speak on the telephone , so please let me know if you would like to chat with her.
Finally, I really need your help & support on this one. Charlotte has asked me to start a thread asking for feedback on the Bolton site. I started one a little while ago, entitled "How can we improve the site for you", but haven't had any response. If you wouldn't mind responding on the Bolton forum, that would be very much appreciated smile

seasider Sun 19-May-13 22:36:34

Hi When have sent you a PM re the meet-up smile

whenim64 Sun 19-May-13 22:45:39

Thank you! Will do a round-up of arrangements later this week, with directions.

whenim64 Sun 19-May-13 23:07:04

Hi Ginny have pm'd you. Can we canvass those who are coming, please? It's a Gransnetters' meetup for a chatty lunch and get-together, and PR might not be what everyone is expecting as it hasn't been raised. If it's a dimension that affects privacy, people may want to discuss consent. Thanks smile

annodomini Sun 19-May-13 23:37:26

Looking forward to it, when. I must make a note not to have a 'fast' day on the 31st. grin

GinnyTonic Mon 20-May-13 03:36:18

Hi Everyone
I understand that this meeting is chatty get together and not everyone feels it appropriate to involve the press, so I will meet the Bolton News at home rather than get them involved in our lunch.

GinnyTonic Mon 20-May-13 03:40:51

Following on from my last message, the Bolton News are keen to get feedback from Gransnetters. Is anyone prepared to be interviewed over the phone and/or to put a comment on the Bolton forum under the " how can we improve the site" thread?

whenim64 Fri 24-May-13 12:50:52

So far, the names we have for next Friday's meetup at The Tavern on the Hill in Bolton are: Anno, Ginnytonic, Vegasmags, liminetta, grammar, seasider and her new Gransnetter friend, nelliemoser, sewsilver, Iam64, me and possibly hummingbird. A definite 11. Looking good smile

whenim64 Fri 24-May-13 19:22:46

Bump!

whenim64 Fri 24-May-13 19:28:25

Info about The Tavern on the Hill, including menus and directions. Ginnytonic will book our table.

The date for our meetup is Friday, 31st May. We can aim to sit down for lunch at 12.30 and start arriving 12 noon onwards.

Looking forward to it! smile

www.tavernfayre.net/

GinnyTonic Sat 25-May-13 06:39:27

Many thanks whenim64 . Table booked - looking forward to meeting everyone

whenim64 Sat 25-May-13 07:01:53

Smashing! Thanks Ginny smile

liminetta Sat 25-May-13 08:46:44

thanks to everyone who has organised . Will be there and looking forward to coming.Hope to be on time, as I frequently get lost when driving out of town!lol.

whenim64 Sat 25-May-13 08:49:06

liminetta* do you want my mobile number in case you get diverted? PM me for it, if you do. smile

annodomini Sat 25-May-13 09:43:06

I will try not to get lost this time, when. grin

vegasmags Sat 25-May-13 10:09:51

Really looking forward to meeting everyone smile

Iam64 Thu 30-May-13 07:55:47

Just back from a restorative trip to Crete, to find our home remains something of a building site. I may be a little late, (unavoidable) but will definitely arrive and very much looking forward to meeting everyone

Sewsilver Thu 30-May-13 08:12:50

Sorry everyone but I'm not going to be able to make it to
The lunch. DH simply not well enough to be left. I'm disappointed as I was looking forward to seeing you all and getting OUT. House swamped by stairlift, hospital bed, rising chairs and other paraphernalia. Not much space for me. I hope you all have a good time and look forward to reading about it.

annodomini Thu 30-May-13 09:05:12

Was looking forward to seeing you too, Sewsilver. So sorry to hear that things are so hard for both of you. flowers

Nelliemoser Thu 30-May-13 09:12:37

Sewsilver (((hugs)))

whenim64 Thu 30-May-13 09:21:45

Oh, I was looking forward to seeing you again, Sewsilver. Best wishes to you and your OH. i hope things ease up for you both, and that we'll see you next time we meet up. Take care flowers

whenim64 Thu 30-May-13 21:19:40

Countdown to our meet-up tomorrow. Any last minute lifts, directions or phone numbers needed?

seasider Thu 30-May-13 23:36:46

Sorry you can't be there Sewsilver. Maybe next timeflowers

GinnyTonic Fri 31-May-13 06:24:31

So sorry to to hear you are having a tough time Sewsilver. Hope to meet you soon flowers

liminetta Fri 31-May-13 08:21:23

Sorry, didn't reply., whenim64, Thanks, but I don't need your phone number.Have got explicit directions from hubby.Sure I will make it on time.grin