Reading meetup

Will do the same with a scarf.

and I'll tie a bright scarf round my handbag. So looking forward to tomorrow!

Just checked the train times I shall be wearing a green and turquoise patterned top and cream trousers (thats just me and half the population then)

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow 10.30 John Lewis Reading (just in case you have forgotten)

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I will be there too.

We will certainly arrange another meetup for the end of October dustyangel. Perhaps a different venue may be preferred for that one.

As you know I won't be able to come this time. Enjoy yourselves everyone.
I will be around for the last two weeks in October so maybe time for another meet up then. I think one of weeks is half term though.
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Don't forget the meetup this Thursday. Details above.

Memo to self "find diary"

Remember to put Thursday 5th September in your diaries for the Reading meetup. 10.30( or thereabouts )in the restaurant of John Lewis in the centre of town. All GNs from Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire (and elsewhere ) most welcome .

Yes indeed. I'll keep bumping it up to try to get a few more GNs interested.

See you then!

Just to confirm then, it seems the general consensus is for the restaurant in John Lewis on Thursday 5th September at 10.30. Looking forward to meeting everybody then. Hopefully it will be noodles, Deedaa, nanaej myself and possibly GadaboutGran.

Anyone else for Reading?

Parking in the Oracle is easy and only a short walk to John Lewis.

Looking forward to meeting you all. Roll on September.

Happy to find my way to JL if that is what the decision is.

There are certainly plenty of coffee shops and the like. I'm quite happy with John Lewis myself.

I've looked up Waitrose and it would appear to be about a mile and a half from Reading West station which has steep steps if mobility is a problem.Noodles knows the area better than I do and will put me right if necessary.

I would still plump for central Reading especially if coming by train and then anyone wanting to combine their visit with a trip to the shops (not me !)would find it easier. I will be coming by bus so either option is OK for me. Last time we went to John Lewis and that was fine. From the train station you need to keep walking straight on towards the shops and you will come to John Lewis. Not far--about 5-10 mins. walk. Does anyone have any other ideas ?

If it's central Reading I shall get the train, but I would probably drive to Waitrose. (My husband used to be one of their drivers so will give me more directions than I can possibly compute!)

Hi it's me coming by train! I can always cab it if it is not too far from the station!

I shall try & come but I know my childcare day will be different that week & I won't know until they are back from holiday. I prefer to come by train but can come by car or get a bus from the station if you want to go out of town. (Is Waitrose far from Reading West station? - the slow trains stop there).

Yes, it is quite a long way down Oxford Road - just past the Richfield Avenue roundabout. It's my 'local' shop.

I agree with you Gorki that a central venue would make more sense for anyone using the train.

I didn't know there was a Waitrose on Oxford Road noodles. Is it far along? Could be a possibility but one of the Surrey GNs may be coming by train and doesn't know Reading so maybe a more central venue would be better ?

If parking is an issue, perhaps the Waitrose on Oxford Road is worth considering? They have a Costa and a good car park.