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Birmingham meet up....

(266 Posts)
Tegan Thu 27-Aug-15 11:33:45

...some of us are keen to have another meet up. I think the art gallery was a good place, especially now it has been re vamped. I'm away on and off quite a lot over the next couple of months, but if any of the 'locals' arrange something I'll do my best to fit in. The good thing about the art gallery is that there's no need to book a table so numbers can be more flexible.

Blinko Tue 13-Jun-17 15:19:14

Looks like we have a time and a venue. It will be great to be able to put more faces to names. I'll be wearing a coral mac, pretty noticeable (unless you're my OH who looks but doesn't see). Shall I do a laminated GN notice in case more turn up?

Nonnie Tue 13-Jun-17 12:55:28

Anya fine, see you there and hope others will be able to join us.

Anya Tue 13-Jun-17 10:47:40

11ish is good for me Nonnie - I would be good t see you again smile

Nonnie Tue 13-Jun-17 10:29:30

Anya JL is in Grand Central which is at New St station.There is a room at the back of the cafe where we could all meet, on one side there is a bull on the wall so it would be a focal point to aim for. What time is best?

Anya Mon 12-Jun-17 19:34:59

If so, could make it for coffee? But need to be back for school run.

Anya Mon 12-Jun-17 19:33:57

Is JL near to New Street station?

Blinko Mon 12-Jun-17 19:03:57

JL sounds good...

Blinko Mon 12-Jun-17 19:03:28

Looking like Nonnie, Elrel and moi at the mo. Any more takers?

Blinko Mon 12-Jun-17 19:01:56

Sorry you can't make it, callgirl1. Maybe we could do a meet up nearer to you next time?

callgirl1 Mon 12-Jun-17 17:52:18

Sorry Blinko, I`d love to come, but the train fares are too much, plus it`s 3 trains for me, I just can`t manage anymore with all the changes.

Nonnie Mon 12-Jun-17 09:48:53

The scones are better at JL!

Blinko Mon 12-Jun-17 07:31:39

CallGirl1 would John Lewis suit you better? I think they have lifts and escalators? Plus it's nearer to the station.

callgirl1 Mon 12-Jun-17 00:35:47

When I went to the meet up at BMAG in 2012, as I have mo bility problems I asked if there was a lift, was told no, so took ages struggling up the stairs. I`d love to come again, but too many changes on the train for me to manage nowadays. Also expensive train fares don`t help.

Tegan2 Sun 11-Jun-17 18:57:35

....I'll be in Northumberland...sorry; would love to have come....

bev1 Sun 11-Jun-17 16:46:12

Am away that day but will try to make the next one

Elrel Sun 11-Jun-17 16:32:25

BMAG does have a lift, not right by the tearoom but not too far away.
Previously some of us met at John Lewis, either suits me.

Blinko Sun 11-Jun-17 16:27:32

Oh, this is looking more like it! Would 12noon for lunch suit everyone? Or we could meet at 11am for coffee if that's more convenient? Or indeed, afternoon tea? What's best? I can do any time.

As to where, does anyone have mobility problems? That could dictate where's the most accessible. Last time (April) three of us met at the B'ham Museum and Art Gallery.

Elrel Sun 11-Jun-17 15:45:16

Should be fine!)

Nonnie Sun 11-Jun-17 15:36:52

I'm in Solihull on 22nd so will be very near. Where and what time?

Blinko Sun 11-Jun-17 15:00:31

Oops, Nonnie and Teegan, sorry I missed you names off the list...

Blinko Sun 11-Jun-17 14:59:38

Calling Maw Broon, Elrel, HelloBaby, SaraLou, Teetime so how are we fixed for 22nd? Anyone free then?

MawBroon Sat 03-Jun-17 16:09:50

Absolootly nothing happening on 8 June hmm

Blinko Sat 03-Jun-17 14:53:07

Doesn't like like anything's happening on 8th June then??

Blinko Fri 14-Apr-17 09:06:55

I wish there was some way linked threads could be signposted to each other.... also that we could be notified if someone posts on a current thread we're on. Calling GN HQ, is there any way, please?

Blinko Fri 14-Apr-17 09:01:53

It was good to meet with Elrel and Hellobaby yesterday in the tea room at the Museum and Art Gallery. Nice to be able to put names to people irl, and to know we can meet from time to time. It would be great to meet more Midland GNers in due course. Hope some of us can get together again on one of the dates in June 8th or 22nd. smile