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Leicestershire-ish meet up

(115 Posts)
kittylester Sun 16-Jan-22 08:43:10

When this was suggested at the end of last year, I said I would start another thread in the new year.

Here it is.

Who is interested in a get together? Where and when?

Previously we have met in Nottingham, Leicester, Market Harborough near East Midlands airport and possibly other places that I have forgotten but suggestions welcome.

Scentia Thu 20-Jan-22 15:39:20

I don’t know anywhere for lunch in Leicester itself. Sorry. (If we are talking evening then I can do any day not just Monday or Wednesday)

kittylester Thu 20-Jan-22 15:47:19

I was thinking lunch which is what we've done before - anyone else?

J52 Thu 20-Jan-22 17:26:14

I’m not sure what’s still open in Leicester, but I think Ask is. In MH there’s Zizis. Also other different cuisines, but Ask and Zizis tend to do a wide range of choice.

Scentia Thu 20-Jan-22 17:32:10

Yes either of those do as good vegan choice. Never been to MH would like to see what it has to offer!

MayBeMaw Thu 20-Jan-22 18:06:47

Scentia

Yes either of those do as good vegan choice. Never been to MH would like to see what it has to offer!

I remember doing rather well from the Sale rail at Joules in the town centre blushblush

kittylester Thu 20-Jan-22 19:38:08

Behave maw!!

MayBeMaw Thu 20-Jan-22 20:01:44

gringringrin

Ali23 Thu 20-Jan-22 21:56:28

The World Peace Cafe at the Buddhist centre in Leicester is a nice place to go. Veggie and vegan food only, but I have taken omnivores, who have still loved it.

Scribbles Thu 20-Jan-22 22:18:14

I like the look of the World Peace Cafe. I have never been in a branch of Ask so can't comment but I once had an unhappy experience in a Zizzi's (all I will say about it now is sleep deprivation and loperamide) so I wouldn't be too keen on going there.

kittylester Fri 21-Jan-22 07:39:20

I think Ask in Leicester is closed.

There are a fair few restaurants near to JL which might be a good starting point.

J52 Fri 21-Jan-22 08:28:01

Is Pizza Ezpress still open in MH? There’s Ascough’s but it’s probably not suitable for a casual lunch.

Scentia Fri 21-Jan-22 19:10:39

Will you be picking a date and place and we say yes or no if we are free Kitty ?

Kali2 Fri 21-Jan-22 19:18:05

Yes Pizza Express, in the old Peacock Inn Pub building, is still open. Ascough's is great, but a pit pricey perhaps.

kittylester Fri 21-Jan-22 19:57:18

Scentia

Will you be picking a date and place and we say yes or no if we are free Kitty ?

Trying to get some sort of concensus but if someone would like to pick a time, day and try it - we can see what the response is.

Scentia Fri 21-Jan-22 21:30:22

Ok I’ll start?
Wednesday 23rd March in Market Harborough

Scentia Fri 21-Jan-22 22:06:50

The Waterfront looks nice.

Abuelamia Fri 21-Jan-22 22:21:00

Waterfront looks lovely but unfortunately I am at the theatre on 23rd March

Cabbie21 Fri 21-Jan-22 23:20:33

I like the look of the Waterfront. It would be about an hour’s drive for me, and presumably no trouble parking.

dragonfly46 Sat 22-Jan-22 08:13:16

Is there another day you can do Abuelamia?

kittylester Sat 22-Jan-22 08:49:14

I think maw said she couldn't do Tuesdays.

It's fine by me but The Waterfront is not near the station for anyone coming by train.

kittylester Sat 22-Jan-22 09:08:02

Are Wednesdays any good? Sorry I have lost track!

Scentia Sat 22-Jan-22 10:00:08

Kitty I think there will always be some who can’t go certain days. If we give people enough notice they may be able to make a Wednesday.
I can collect anyone from the station if needs be.

MayBeMaw Sat 22-Jan-22 10:04:20

Looks like a lovely venue.
I do do classes both morning and afternoon, but I suppose I could miss a week.

dragonfly46 Sat 22-Jan-22 10:04:34

I can do most days just give me a date and I will be there!

Abuelamia Sat 22-Jan-22 12:42:14

dragonfly46

Is there another day you can do Abuelamia?

I can do Monday Tuesday or Thursday that week or Wednesday 30th March.