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Wokingham / Berkshire meet up

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Greenfinch Wed 30-Aug-23 09:50:41

It seems a long time ago since we last met.Is anyone up for meeting for coffee in September or October? We could go to the usual place (Holme Grange) where the coffee machine is rather noisy (!) or to Squires garden centre just up the road from there. Both places have plenty of parking. Anyway, let me know your thoughts.
If anyone finds driving difficult we could have another/alternative meeting in Reading.

Pennyjw Mon 29-Apr-24 17:13:17

Thursday June 6th is good for me too. I will update you on the Hive parking when I go next week! Take care all.

Greenfinch Mon 29-Apr-24 19:58:11

Thanks Penny. We await your comments on The Hive before deciding on a venue. I should have said that we are a small and friendly group but would be delighted if others in the area would care to join us. You would be assured of a very warm welcome.

annodomini Wed 01-May-24 18:59:37

Thanks, Greenfinch. 6th June is now in the diary.

Greenfinch Wed 01-May-24 19:14:31

cafecupcake

Greenfinch Thu 02-May-24 09:00:46

Bump

Pennyjw Thu 02-May-24 16:33:29

Dear All, the Hive has character and the coffee is good, full of dogs which is great (and noisy!) if you are a dog lover.... fortunately I am! There is limited parking right outside and in a free car park over the road where I got the last empty space this morning. So, nice place but not reliably convenient - I would suggest its not ideal. Both Squires and Holme Grange are fine with me but also open to any suggestions anyone else has. x

Greenfinch Fri 03-May-24 11:04:40

Thanks for being our scout Penny.It sounds like a lovely place to go but not suitable for our meet up as we would all need cars to get there and parking would be a problem. I suggest the that we revert to either Squires or Holme Grange. Please let me know which you would prefer. At least we have found a date suitable for all.

annodomini Fri 03-May-24 11:36:51

I'll be happy with either Squires or Holme Grange.Looking forward to it.

Greenfinch Fri 03-May-24 11:52:13

Thanks annodomini. Me too. I like the ambiance of the craft centre (apart from the loud coffee machine) but the chairs are more comfortable at Squires and it is nice to look round the garden centre too. There were roadworks when I passed that way yesterday but hopefully they will have gone by June.

Auntieflo Fri 03-May-24 11:53:51

Thanks Penny for scouting out The Hive.

I think I would prefer Squires.
Their chairs are a bit more forgiving!
But if Holme Grange is favourite, that's fine.

Greenfinch Fri 03-May-24 12:02:03

Another vote for the chairs!😀

annodomini Fri 03-May-24 12:15:39

I'm all for a comfy chair!

Greenfinch Fri 03-May-24 12:20:04

grin👍

Pennyjw Fri 03-May-24 19:24:41

Squires is good for me too. Perhaps this time we will get a saucer................!! Look forward to seeing you all.

Deedaa Fri 03-May-24 20:01:40

Either suits me.

Greenfinch Fri 03-May-24 20:48:00

I think that may be a bit hopeful Penny but I take the point ! grin
Let’s say Squires at 10.30ish then.
I will post a reminder nearer the time.
Any further thoughts about wolwol?
Please think about joining us if you are local.

Wolwol Sat 04-May-24 18:06:47

Apologies for the delayed reply, a friend and I are visiting Welsh castles shortly, and I was waiting until we'd agreed which week...

I'm free Thursday 6th June, looking forward to seeing you all then😊

Thanks also for the info on the Hive, I think the dog and I with have to check it out soon!

Thank you for arranging smile

Greenfinch Sat 04-May-24 22:55:17

Good to hear from you Wolwol. Glad you will be able to join us .

Pennyjw Mon 13-May-24 13:43:15

Look forward to seeing you all - and to a report on Welsh castles!

Greenfinch Tue 28-May-24 10:13:41

Just a reminder about our meet up on 6th June at Squires on Heathlands Road.I am looking forward to meeting you all and once again extend a warm welcome to anyone able to join us. If you don’t know where it is please let me know.

annodomini Tue 28-May-24 11:06:09

I was there yesterday, Greenfinch, so there's no risk of my getting lost this time. I'm sure there will be something I 'need' to purchase while I'm there.

Greenfinch Tue 28-May-24 11:38:00

All we need now is for the road to be closed annodomini. It won’t be the first time and so it is as well to think of an alternative route. Honey Hill is usually a good option.

Pennyjw Thu 30-May-24 18:13:49

I look forward to seeing you all again.

Greenfinch Wed 05-Jun-24 09:52:31

I hope you are all still OK for Squires tomorrow at about 10.30. I am looking forward to seeing you all and anyone else who would like to join us.

Deedaa Wed 05-Jun-24 21:58:04

I'm coming, but I will be late. I've got to pick my grandson up after an exam at 10.45 and drop him home on my way in.