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St Neots spring meet up anyone?

(26 Posts)
Sillymoo Sun 22-Feb-26 13:09:35

Is anyone interested in meeting up in St Neots in March/April? I thought our last meeting went well and a lunch meeting was suggested for next time.

If we only knew when all this rain was going to stop!

M0nica Sun 22-Feb-26 15:23:38

Yes, I am up for another meeting.

LemonJam Sun 22-Feb-26 16:05:36

Hi there- yes I also am up for another meeting.

Positivegran Sun 22-Feb-26 20:32:18

Me too.

Harmony47 Sun 22-Feb-26 20:32:42

Yes I would like to come to another meet up.

Sillymoo Tue 24-Feb-26 14:14:55

How about week commencing 16 March so we avoid the Easter school holidays? What day of the week is best? Would you like to do lunch or just a drink/snack?

Harmony47 Tue 24-Feb-26 16:28:40

Thank you Silly Moo, the following week would suit me better as I am away 15-18 March.

Janal1 Tue 24-Feb-26 16:38:31

I was born in St.Neots and have never really found out why as my Parents lived in Greenwich(South East London).

M0nica Tue 24-Feb-26 16:51:33

Janal1

I was born in St.Neots and have never really found out why as my Parents lived in Greenwich(South East London).

Were you born during WW2? If so it might be because your mother was moved out of London to one of the many matenity hospitals set up around London for women from London to be able to give birth without the process being disturbed by bombing raids. One of these hospitals was in St Neots

Here is a reference to ti and a photo st-neots.ccan.co.uk/content/catalogue_item/paxton-park-maternity-hospital-little-paxton-1939-1955

Sillymoo Fri 27-Feb-26 09:55:36

I can do week commencing 23 March except the Thursday

M0nica Fri 27-Feb-26 13:49:05

Yes that week would suit me.

LemonJam Fri 27-Feb-26 18:58:15

I can do Monday 23rd and also Tuesday 24th- though have an appointment in Cambourne that finishes at 12 so would be in St Neots parked by around - 12.45/1pm.

Harmony47 Fri 27-Feb-26 19:11:48

Thank you for changing the week, I can do both 23rd and 24th March

Positivegran Fri 27-Feb-26 20:32:42

24th March would be good for me

Sillymoo Sun 01-Mar-26 15:24:23

Looks like Tuesday 24th suits everyone so far.

Harmony47 Sun 01-Mar-26 16:16:15

That's fine for me.

LemonJam Sun 01-Mar-26 17:33:07

I'm ok for Tuesday 24th I pm onwards 😊

M0nica Thu 05-Mar-26 10:29:39

Yes 24th suits me. Where shall we meet and at what time?

If its lunchtime somewhere like the Ferro Lounge? Esuires, where we met last time does light lunches - baguettes, panninis etc.

There is a little cafe called Poppies, which is very nice, but it is down Church Walk, not necessarily easy to find, if you are not local. If I know how many are coming I could see if it is possible to book a table/tables.

LemonJam Thu 05-Mar-26 11:16:52

I'm happy with previous venue- and also happy to go for an alternative venue if that is the preferred choice by the majority.

Positivegran Thu 05-Mar-26 12:19:21

I have been to the cafe called Poppies, although quite small it is very popular and has quite a varied menu.

Northernsoulnanna Thu 05-Mar-26 14:49:12

Would love to join you next time i live 15 mins from st neots .
Have a lovely meet up.

Harmony47 Thu 05-Mar-26 20:01:58

It would be nice to be able to have one table, we were lucky last time because a table was vacated and we were able to put 2 together. We might not be so lucky this time but we can always try. Perhaps it would also be a good idea if Monica could check out Poppies.

M0nica Fri 06-Mar-26 14:47:45

I went to Poppies at lunch time and , yes, we can book a table.

Nearer the event we must do a count-up of those attending and agree what time we will meet and I will walk up and book a table.

For those who do not know where Poppies is, it is Church Walk, St Neots. Church Walk is just off the High Street opposite Boots. There is a light controlled pedestrian crossing and it feeds into Church Walk. Poppies is about 100 feet down on the left.

LemonJam Fri 06-Mar-26 15:57:50

Thanks M0nica for organising the booking at Poppies.

Harmony47 Fri 06-Mar-26 18:26:11

Thank you Monica, that's great.