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Wokingham meet up

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Greenfinch Fri 02-Aug-24 18:37:24

We agreed to another meet up in late summer/early autumn so I was thinking of the end of September or beginning of October if that suits everyone . Heathlands Road seems to be closed for several months but that should not prevent us getting to Squires or Holme Grange if that is a preferred venue. Open to suggestions here. What days / dates are preferable/difficult for everyone. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

Greenfinch Sat 03-Aug-24 09:10:51

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Auntieflo Sat 03-Aug-24 10:16:46

I am up for a Meet-up at the end of Sept/ Oct, heath permitting!
I quite like Squires for their more comfy seats, but the service can be exceedingly slow...(thinking Acorn Antiques).
Hopefully road works will not interfere.

Greenfinch Sat 03-Aug-24 10:40:24

Glad you are OK for a meet upAuntieflo all being well. I agree about Squires which I believe can be approached from your end; it is the NMR end which is a problem but maybe we can use Honey Hill. I don’t know Acorn Antiques but I see it was written by Victoria Wood so would have been funny I’m sure.

annodomini Sat 03-Aug-24 18:50:07

I am sure I can be available at the end of September or early October. Having got stuck in the queues caused by road closures, I later found out that I could have found an easier route to Squires. It's do-able from Sandhurst!

Greenfinch Sun 04-Aug-24 12:25:01

Just a few dates to play around with. How about Friday 20th September, Tuesday 1st October or Wednesday 9th October? Are any of these dates suitable?

Greenfinch Mon 05-Aug-24 15:25:10

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Auntieflo Mon 05-Aug-24 15:44:30

I would prefer a Wednesday, but will go with the flow.

Greenfinch Mon 05-Aug-24 16:06:29

Thanks Auntieflo

Pennyjw Tue 06-Aug-24 16:31:10

I would love to see you all again - at the moment any of the suggested dates are fine with me. FYI - Honey Hill is open as an alternative to Heathlands Road currently closed.

Greenfinch Wed 07-Aug-24 19:53:13

Would Wednesday 9th October suit everyone? 10.30 at Squires. Everyone welcome. Please join us if you are free.

Auntieflo Thu 08-Aug-24 10:03:42

Thanks Greenfinch, have put it on the calendar.

Greenfinch Thu 08-Aug-24 11:36:21

It seems a long time ahead but no doubt it will soon catch up with us. See you there Auntieflo.😊

Pennyjw Wed 14-Aug-24 08:49:19

Its on my calendar too - look forward to it.

Greenfinch Wed 14-Aug-24 18:54:24

I will send a reminder nearer the time. I haven’t heard from Deedaa who normally comes so I think I will send her a pm in case she hasn’t seen the thread.

Greenfinch Wed 14-Aug-24 20:24:00

Deedaa I have sent you a pm.

Deedaa Fri 16-Aug-24 21:22:24

In case any of you are worried (As if) I got the message and I will be coming.

annodomini Wed 04-Sept-24 22:39:34

I've put it on my calendar. Looking forward to meeting you all again.

Pennyjw Tue 01-Oct-24 12:17:20

Unfortunately, I cannot make our meeting next week. My husband has medical issue so it will be the Royal Berks instead. Fingers crossed for the next meet up - if you dont give up on me! Enjoy yourselves. x

Greenfinch Tue 01-Oct-24 16:00:10

Thanks for your message Penny. So sorry you won’t be joining us but these things happen. Sorry also to hear your husband has a medical issue but hope he gets on well at RBH.

Deedaa Wed 02-Oct-24 22:27:51

Sorry to hear about your husband Penny. I hope it's something that can easily be sorted out. My week is still looking clear, so hopefully will be along as usual.

Greenfinch Thu 03-Oct-24 08:58:43

That’s good Deedaa . Just a gentle reminder of our meet up at Squires a week yesterday (9th)and to extend an invitation to anybody else who would care to join us. You will be more than welcome. I will have to brave the new Cali non roundabout junction ( have you seen it on the national news- total confusion?) as my other route is closed. Looking forward to seeing you all about 10.30 ish.

Auntieflo Thu 03-Oct-24 10:04:09

Oh Greenfinch, lots of luck with the new roundabout.
Be brave!

Greenfinch Thu 03-Oct-24 10:27:16

Have you used it yet Auntieflo? Nobody seems to know who has the right of way. At the junction I will have to negotiate three lots of pedestrian crossings to get to NMR (can’t call them zebras because they are leaves and not stripes!!) Except that if I can go straight across I will miss them all but then I will meet other traffic coming across from the other direction. Best not to think about it. Will your journey be OK as DiL said Star Lane crossing was closed last time she tried to use it?

Auntieflo Thu 03-Oct-24 13:47:26

Nooooo, haven't used it yet, as no need to go that way, yet.
As to the Star Lane crossing, I hadn't remembered that, so will have to find another route. 🤞