Birmingham Meet-ups Thread 2 - 2026

In my opinion, we could rethink setting dates. I understand wanting to avoid school holidays but in early Sept many people are on holiday having avoided the school holidays.
Nevertheless, it seems that when we set dates in the future, by the time the date comes around, many have other appointments. Obviously, as well, unplanned things arise.
Does anyone else think its worth trying setting dates with short notice say one or two weeks? I just think people might then have more idea of their plans. Let me know your thoughts, just an idea.

Yes, I think that is a good idea suggesting a date a week or two before may be the best. We go away 28th September.

Sorry I only just caught up. Couldn’t have come anyway as I’m not good in this heat. I’ll keep an eye out when temperatures are more normal.

I never get to one as dates keep changing, Wouldn't it be easier to arrange two weeks before so it’s a definite yes unless something urgent turn up. If I arrange to meet someone it goes on calendar so that date is booked. Then if there are few booked and one drops out it’s not cancelled but maybe they will make next time. I would think even 3/4 people meeting is worthwhile.

September is rapidly approaching. Does anyone want to suggest a date?
September 14-20 is Birminghamļ Heritage Week when various places are open to visitors and some have tours arranged,

I’m interested, depending on dates though.

I can do Tuesday 8th September.

NannyJan53

I can do Tuesday 8th September.

That's my birthday so that would be a no😀.
Can do 16th ,17th, 22nd and 23rd

I, too can do 16th, 17th, 22nd and 23rd.

I can do 16th or 23rd, cannot do 22nd or 23rd

Meant cannot do 17th! Can do 23rd.

Im watching to see if dates change. The ones offered are 3-4 weeks away. Ive booked events in the Birmingham heritage week and am awaiting conformation of some.

17th in Symphony Hall there is free music 1pm-2pm by various artists as part of Celebrating Sanctuary. I can do other dates as well.

That's a shame, as I cannot make 17th.

Happy Birthday Monk

Gymstagran

Happy Birthday Monk

Thank you.

Happy birthday, Monk.

Blinko

Happy birthday, Monk.

Thank you.

I now have a painful Baker’s cyst and, temporarily I hope, can barely walk.🙄

So, would the 23rd September suit most? Failing that seems it would have to be October now. I would be away from 27th Sept until 8th October.

Hope your mobility is ok now Elrel?

I can't do the 23rd now have committed to help at toddlers as no date had been arranged.

NannyJan, sadly after getting a lot better I may have overstretched myself. After a day when I felt good and clocked up 2km (mostly around the house) I had 2 days of sitting with RICE and pain. The had a slow and painful walk to the doctor, prescribed cocodamol. . Being very cautious and making no plans for the near future.