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Birmingham Meet-ups Thread 2 - 2026

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Elrel Wed 27-May-26 07:54:23

Hi everyone, shall we try for another meet-up? The Exchange on Broad Street seemed to suit people although the Art Gallery Edwardian Tea Room has now re-opened.
Suggestions of dates welcome, previously it was always a weekday at 11am. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones!

Blinko Sun 12-Jul-26 18:52:19

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.

NannyJan53 Wed 08-Jul-26 16:36:06

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.

Gymstagran Wed 08-Jul-26 10:54:08

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.

NannyJan53 Wed 08-Jul-26 09:17:37

Perhaps a meeting early September as it will be the Schools 6 weeks holiday soon?

Gymstagran Wed 08-Jul-26 07:02:47

Nice Idea Martav/Taurus but the way the trains were performing, or not performing, yesterday and the promised heat with likely train aircon breakdowns would suggest not

MartavTaurus Wed 08-Jul-26 06:48:48

Gymstagran

Elrel I was thinking the same and now there would only be two of us so yes lets postpone

Join us at the Exeter meet-up?! 😆
We're low on numbers this time, but we're going ahead.

Gymstagran Wed 08-Jul-26 06:29:57

Elrel I was thinking the same and now there would only be two of us so yes lets postpone

Elrel Tue 07-Jul-26 23:42:58

As so many can’t make it tomorrow should we postpone the meet-up? Unfortunately a friend has just been discharged from hospital and has asked me to go and see her tomorrow. Sorry this is such late notice that I can’t make it either 🙄

NannyJan53 Tue 07-Jul-26 15:58:30

Sadly I will be unable to make it now, Mum Hearing Aids are not working and she cannot hear at all. So need to go to Spec Savers tomorrow to get this sorted.

NannyJan53 Sun 05-Jul-26 09:30:21

You will be missed monk08

monk08 Sat 04-Jul-26 08:40:53

Sorry unable to make it Teddy bears picnic at toddlers and my help is required.🐻🥪.
Have a good time everyone.

GrannyBeek Sat 04-Jul-26 08:29:11

Sorry to miss this. Wednesday not easy for me. Have a great time, everyone! 🧁☕️

NannyJan53 Fri 03-Jul-26 11:34:27

I look forward to meeting you all again.

Gymstagran Fri 03-Jul-26 09:28:01

The exchange it is then, Samsara1. You will be very welcome next time

V3ra Wed 01-Jul-26 01:50:12

You're up late Elrel 😉

Elrel Wed 01-Jul-26 01:26:50

I am a small white haired old lady with a 3 wheeled mobility aid if anyone wonders who to look out for!

Elrel Wed 01-Jul-26 01:24:25

Shall we stay with The Exchange, far corner on the left, then?

Samsara1 Tue 30-Jun-26 17:18:20

I have only just seen this. I could come but currently have GTPS so perhaps next time?

Gymstagran Tue 30-Jun-26 10:57:20

Either is easy foe me

V3ra Tue 30-Jun-26 10:39:56

Do we have a venue decision?
The Exchange on Broad Street?
or
The Art Gallery Edwardian Tea Room?

Gymstagran Tue 30-Jun-26 09:06:57

Bumping this to see if anyone else is interested. Wednesday 8th July Birmingham.

Gymstagran Tue 09-Jun-26 02:51:07

Just spotted this, wednesday 8th July is ok for me too

Elrel Tue 09-Jun-26 01:30:17

Wednesday 8th July is good for me.

NannyJan53 Fri 05-Jun-26 06:35:57

Wednesday the 8th is ok for me too

monk08 Mon 01-Jun-26 10:09:30

Wednesday the 8th is fine for me.
Either venue would be fine will be coming via the tram.