Midlands meet up

I'm happy to do Birmingham or Nottingham lots of nice places to eat and shop in both. I am away 7-11 September in Ross on Wye.

I'd love to meet some gransnetters in Birmingham as I live there!

As we're both away over the next few weeks we'll aim for September if that's ok .

I don`t know Nottingham as a place either Tegan, I`ve only ever been with others to the 2 main shopping centres, so don`t know my way round, but it might be interesting looking!

I don't know of places round Nottingham station; might need to do a bit of exploring. I'll work on it.

I might be able to make Nottingham or Derby, would depend on the day of course and DH!!

If anyone would be interested, I could get to Nottingham a lot easier than to Birmingham, only one (much easier) train change. The trouble with living in Boston is that not many folk live in this area.

True but, as she doesn't actually live in the Midlands she only used it as a central location to get the ball rolling. I doubt that another Birmingham meet up would draw people from far away again .

Perhaps someone should PM Soutra - after all she started this thread and might feel left out.

Please let me know when you have a date for meeting up.

It was good wasn't it. And, being so central it brought together people from all over the country. If my driving was better I'd try to get over your way but I'm tied to public transport if it's further than the local supermarket .

I won`t be able to make it this time, can`t manage all the changes on the trains, and those stairs at the museum, they almost did me in! It was a good meet up though, in 2012, is it really almost 3 years, never!

Possible by unlikely

I really liked the museum/art gallery because it gave people something to do if they arrived early and was more flexible for people not knowing if they could come or not. But I'm not much of a 'foodie' and I don't drink.

our dates will depend on when DD1 and grandchildren can come and visit or vice-versa- so will have to confirm later.

I'm around first week in October [well, till the Thursday, then off to Hexham for the racing] and then around 19th to 22nd. After that I might be tied up for a couple of weeks.

Count me in for October.

Staying put for the Summer, but definitely planning on a longer visit in October- so hopefully can organise another meet-up then- will give dates when we have decided. Really looking forward to this - either Leicester, Market Harborough, Oakham or Melton.

Enjoy your Summer meet-up.

Just let me know the date

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Me too Tegan... shall we start planning for the first 2 weeks in October (will need cheering up as summer will be long gone by then and decent racing yet to start!!!)
Same venue (Museum) and retreating to the 'Chenin Blanc' hotel or shall we start (and finish) at the hotel?
Lets sort a date and venue then those who want to can join in......

I'm still planning my trip to Brum [crikey; where's the year going?].

Are there any nee tips in Birmingham?

I am not too far away and can meet in Brum. It would be lovely to make some new friends. I only became a Granny two years ago, and I have discovered whole new, wonderful lease of life. If a date is agreed upon, I'll join you if I may?

Just been told I'm away from 17th March till 24th.

Checking my incredibly full calendar [not ] I'm sort of tied up 23/24 Feb and am actually in Brum on 5 March [but not till late afternoon] and, like OGM not around 10-13 March [ie not moving from the telly]. Then away middle of March @19th for several days.