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April in Edinburgh

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Elegran Fri 15-Jan-16 11:35:15

A month or so ago we were remembering the big all-day meetup we had in Edinburgh two years ago and there was enthusiasm for doing it again.

Ok - time to get down to some serious planning if it is all to be organised in time foir a Spring Spectacular in April. I shall try to pm everyone who was interested when it was first mentioned, but I hope that there will be others. Last time we had people from the other end of the country, and it was great to see everyone.

Dates first - can I ask you for an idea of when in April you can and particularly when you CANT make it so that I can see what date would suit most people. Is the weekend or a weekday better? Sunday travelling proved tricky last time, but weekdays are not convenient if you are working. There are plenty of places to stay here for anyone who wants to make a city break of it (other halves can join us for lunch if they like)

Venue probably the ROSL www.rosl-edinburgh.org/ subject to availability on our chosen date.

Next - what kind of programme would you like? Last time we had a really good talk about the beaver re-introduction trial (still no decision by Scottish executive on whether that re-introduction is to be made permanent!) and an exhilarating dicsussion on the Scottish Independence referendum, with some Scottish songs to finish. There were other things in reserve, but time ran out. There was coffee and biscuits, and a sit-down lunch.

Elegran Sun 17-Jan-16 16:56:51

I'll add your name, Sugarpfufffairy

Elegran Sun 17-Jan-16 16:57:22

Katek It would need to be a gey big wal!

Elegran Sun 17-Jan-16 17:01:00

I think I shall circulate all those who have "previous engagements" to ask them to doublecheck - particularly those who are the only one who can't make a specific day. Back to the inbox when I have finished my coffee.

Jane10 Sun 17-Jan-16 18:50:36

As a fellow Edinburgher let me know if I can be any help in organising this.

Elegran Mon 18-Jan-16 09:56:25

Thank you, Jane

baubles Wed 20-Jan-16 09:32:54

Jane I believe I've spotted 'you' in your book grin

Elegran Wed 20-Jan-16 09:56:36

Just realised I should have been looking out for Jane!

Elegran Wed 20-Jan-16 13:48:27

Well, after a lot of cross-checking and a resort to putting bits of paper into the hat (actually an empty pudding basin, I don't wear hats) I have come up with Friday the 15th of April, with Monday the 18th as a back-up. My preference is for the Friday, which would give an opportunity for those travelling some distance to extend it into a weekend in Edinburgh.

Does that meet with approval (pleeeease don't tell me I have to start again!)

glassortwo Wed 20-Jan-16 13:53:50

Have sent both dates to DD so will let you know asap.

Elegran Wed 20-Jan-16 14:13:25

Thanks glass

glassortwo Wed 20-Jan-16 14:34:41

The Friday is better for DD taking holiday so My vote is Friday.

baubles Wed 20-Jan-16 15:19:36

Yes the Friday suits me too. Thanks again Elegran.

Marelli Wed 20-Jan-16 15:29:15

I'm fine with the Friday, too. Thanks for going to so much trouble for us, Elegran. x

ffinnochio Wed 20-Jan-16 15:30:50

Elgran Friday 15th is perfect. smile

Jane10 Wed 20-Jan-16 16:09:30

Fine by me! Nice to have something to look forward to. Thanks for organising this Elegran. Baubles you can tell me then who you think I was in my book (no emoticon for trying to look mysterious!)

glassortwo Wed 20-Jan-16 19:36:48

Just checked the trains and the tickets are not released yet, they only go up to 8th April.

janeainsworth Wed 20-Jan-16 20:51:41

Both days are OK for me Elegran

Elegran Wed 20-Jan-16 21:06:35

And here was I rushing to get the date fixed so that tickets could be ordered and seats booked!

Good, Jane

Everyone so far seems to be happy with the 15th, so unless there is an avalanch of Oh No! overnight I shall book that tomorrow.

glassortwo Fri 22-Jan-16 20:56:20

The trains have come on elegran have we any idea on times?

thatbags Fri 22-Jan-16 21:22:42

Earliest I can get there is about 11:30.

Elegran Fri 22-Jan-16 21:28:47

I think we had better say that everyone arrives between 11 and 11.30. There should be tea/coffee and even cake on the go from 11.

glassortwo Sat 23-Jan-16 10:47:12

gillybob and I have booked our trains arrive 10.20 in Edinburgh. smile

trisher Sat 23-Jan-16 10:53:02

Sorry haven't been in touch -been minding DGCs and too shattered to deal with anything else! Friday 15th is good for me. Thanks so much Elegran for arranging this.

thatbags Sat 23-Jan-16 10:59:44

Looking forward to meeting some new peeps! ? ?

thatbags Sat 23-Jan-16 11:00:41

AND people I've met before, of course!! ?