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(286 Posts)
Elrel Tue 09-Jan-24 18:16:56

I really enjoyed our meet ups before Covid. At present I’m not getting out enough. Sadly John Lewis is no longer in Brum, gone, scones and all.
Please post if you are interested in a coffee or lunch meet up. I would love to meet old friends and make new ones. Nonnie, Tegan, Blinko, Hellobaby, I hope we’ll meet again - soon.

Allsorts Sun 04-Feb-24 08:21:53

I would love to meet up but already out on 13th, it will be interesting to see how many turn up and if this coukd be a regular meeting. Coukd Aldo meet up in Lichfield or Tamworth sometime.

Gymstagran Wed 31-Jan-24 14:31:35

Look forward to it

Elrel Wed 31-Jan-24 12:50:05

I now cannot make 15th so it is Tuesday 13th February at The Exchange, Broad Street, opposite the library at 11am.
I am a white haired little old lady with a 3 wheeled Rollator. Probably wearing a pink flowered blue mac and burgundy cords. Greatly looking forward to meeting those who can make it.

NannyJan53 Tue 30-Jan-24 08:37:03

I will be there on the 13th! Look forward to meeting some of you.

Elrel Mon 29-Jan-24 15:40:22

I am seriously considering 13th AND 15th! Does this appeal? If necessary I will make sure I am at the Exchange at 11 on both mornings!

BridgetPark Wed 24-Jan-24 15:05:36

Hi, would love to meet up with other gn's, so whoever can move this forward or set it up for us all, I would be grateful too, so keep us all posted!!! Thankyou so much x

Gymstagran Wed 24-Jan-24 12:22:11

Hi, I could do the 13th not the 15th

NannyJan53 Tue 23-Jan-24 23:09:38

13th or 15th is good for me, although would prefer 13th.

Hellobaby1 Tue 23-Jan-24 19:05:42

13th or 15th good for me

pensionpat Tue 23-Jan-24 12:42:41

15th is good for me

Blinko Tue 23-Jan-24 12:27:34

13th or 15th are good for me...

BigBertha1 Tue 23-Jan-24 06:48:47

Count me in. Love to come.

Elrel Mon 22-Jan-24 23:44:11

How does the 13th or 15th sound?

Blinko Sun 21-Jan-24 15:26:24

Looking forward to seeing you too, NJ and everyone.

argymargy Sun 21-Jan-24 14:44:12

The Exchange cafe is lovely - I've been a few times. They certainly do coffee & tea!!

pensionpat Sun 21-Jan-24 14:33:00

Hello Elrel. I remember you too I would love to meet up again, particularly if it were at The Exchange, since I worked for Birmingham Municipal Bank before starting my family. I am free 7th and 8th February and 14th and 15th February.

Blinko Sun 21-Jan-24 14:21:53

Not Friday 16th though…

Blinko Sun 21-Jan-24 14:20:22

W/c 12th yes, w/c 5th, afraid not for me.

NannyJan53 Sun 21-Jan-24 14:09:18

It does sound ideal SandraF have you been there in the past. I could get the train then the Metro from Jewllery Quarter.

SandraF Sun 21-Jan-24 11:46:33

I would like to have the opportunity for a meet up. The Exchange oppositethe Library sounds a good plan; you can get there on the Metro from outside New St station.

Gymstagran Sun 21-Jan-24 11:03:36

I'm watching with interest. Thanks NannyJan for heads up on the good morning thread.

NannyJan53 Sun 21-Jan-24 08:30:44

I can do the Tuesday, Thursday or Friday w/c 5th February Elrel Or Tuesday, Thursday, Friday w/c 12th February.

As for venue, I looked at The Exchange cafe, and that seemed a good venue. Although there is no mention of coffee and teas on their menu? There is the Medicine Bakery in New Street or The Mailbox. There is also the Grand Central Cafe in New Street, although last time I went there it was very busy and a struggle to find a table. Hopefully others will have some suggestions?

Look forward to seeing you again Blinko

Elrel Sat 20-Jan-24 19:10:09

Thank you NannyJan, How about the week beginning 5th February? 11am for coffee ok? Suggestions for date and venue still welcome.

Blinko Thu 18-Jan-24 15:45:24

Looks like there's a few of us then...

NannyJan53 Thu 18-Jan-24 08:06:32

I would be interested in a Birmingham meet. I went to a few pre-Covid in John Lewis cafe and Edwardian Tea Rooms in the Art Gallery.

I mentioned it the good morning thread recently and a couple of people sent a pm saying they were interested. So count me in!