Testing the water for a "Northern mini-national"

I'd be interested Elegran, if on 30th Nov would probably leave after lunch as I'm going to something in the evening.

I would be interested in this. I am only half an hour on the train away from Edinburgh. Sounds like a lot of work Elegran for you. Well done for taking it on.

So a few at least would be there! Let's see how many answer in the next few days.

Wisewoman - don't speak too soon! It is early days yet and I may not take it on at all! This is just dipping a toe in the water to see how cold it is.

I would have loved this, but have arranged to meet up with a St Andrews friend (we go back a loooooong way!) locally for the day and she has booked her travel already.
to see her I mean , but not to meet the rest of you!

It may not end up on that day, Gracesmum nothing is set yet, so we may see you after all.

Subject to dates I'm interested

Watch this space, Moomin

Count me in. A wee suggestion - maybe 10am to 6pm would be easier for those travelling on the day - would avoid the rush hour at both ends of the day.

About ten for it so far, a couple of "it depends if . ." and a couple of "Wish I could but it is not possible).

This is not just for those in the north, remember. People from the deep south are welcome too, if they are brave enough to venture up.

It will be good to see you, *Granny23" The start would probably not be high-powered, so arriving at 10 would not mean anyone would miss anything much. The place I am thinking of is 9-5, but I daresay people could linger on until 6 if they bought another cup of tea as an excuse!

Cup of tea Elegran? Everyone will be drowning in it by then!

Choose your own beverage, then, Gally. They have a bar!

Yes. Count me in.

Would love to. Not sure of travel costs though. Can look into it and see. Can only do weekends as working.

I wouldn't be there by nine either. More like tennish.

Weekends would be better for everyone, I think, but that could be the cue for a dozen posts from people who can only come through the week . . .

Whatever day it is, I don't think it can completely get going too soon. If it is available earlier then the early birds can start on the coffee and catch up on the gossip.

I am interested, the earlier a definite date is set the more likely it is that I can get an advance cheap train ticket, not been to Edinburgh for years and would be lovely to visit again so yes as long as train fare not extortionate.

As long as DH is fine I would love to be there. I have missed the Edinburgh meetings due to DH but with a bit of luck he should be fine by then.

YaYaJen As soon as a date and place are fixed you will hear about it. Grandmanorm I do hope DH is well enough for you to come. fingers crossed.

You mention travel deals Elegran. For information, the current ScotRail Club 55 offer, which lets you travel in Scotland (and from Carlisle and Berwick, I think, but not on East Coast trains) for £19 return finishes on the 30th November.

Thanks, an argument for holding it on 30th November.

I would have liked to have come, but can't do the 30th November, I am afraid. It sounds like a lovely idea, though. Good luck with getting something organised.

Too far from Devon, but hope it all goes well and that you have a lovely time.

It would be nice but a bit too far from North Wales it would be good to get together with other editors too. Maybe we could arrange something midway somewhere. I like your idea