Would you like a Gransnet trip?

How about a GN 1 or 2 night mini break in a hotel in central England so that we could meet up en mass - afternoon tea, a cocktail or 2, dinner and then the Argy Bargy for those still standing? Somewhere with good transport links. ?

Good idea Mamissino. Be horrid if we booked for a week or two then discovered we couldn’t stand the sight of someone. Though I doubt that would happen. Second thoughts........

I also agree with Mamissino.It is a lovely idea but it is better to start small and see how it goes.

Yes, maybe just coffee and cake for an hour.

In a central location.q

Sounds like a great idea, especially the suggestion made by Mamissimo. Not too long, but enough to get to know other GNs.

Rachell....must be honest and say it’s a nice idea but unlikely to happen.To go on holiday with a lot of people that you don’t know and may well have nothing in common with except our age?
Mamissimo’s suggestion may work, especially where people could stay overnight for the one night.
I meet other GNers every month for a meal out somewhere,
And others from further away ( infrequently) for a coffee and cake or a meal, but the thought of being trapped on holiday with those I haven’t even met yet is a no-no.I await what others have to say with interest.

I second the idea of a weekend or couple of nights midweek somewhere central, with plenty to see or do.
I live in a town that claims to be "the centre of Britain" measuring from the Isles of Scilly to the Shetland Islands, and from East to west, but I don't propose we holiday here!??

Also consider rail links for non drivers and travelodge for cheap rooms with weatherspoons nearby for lovely breakfast etc

I'd be up for a short UK break. Perhaps similar to those I've been to in Edinburgh.
We could incorporate a discussion on whether we'd like to go further afield for a longer holiday together into the agenda.

Maybe a special interest trip such as 70s music or Italian art...whatever interests people... for a small group of like minded Gransnetters.
I love art galleries but DH loathes them, surely others are in the same boat.

I like the idea of dipping my toes in the water with a UK overnighter.

What NanaandGrampy said!

Yes an overnight which most can get to. Not just an hour for coffee, to far for most.

Great idea.

I think that what lemongrove says is true. Many years ago there was talk of a national meet up in London but it never materialised.People are enthusiastic until a date and venue are set and then commitment becomes difficult.It is difficult enough arranging local meet ups.There is initial enthusiasm but then people have to drop out for very good reasons and the subsequent gathering can be very small.Having said that,I personally would be very keen to participate.It is a lovely idea in theory and could be successful even if the attendance is not great.It is worth a try.

Single supplements come to mind.... although I suppose travel lodge/premmierI Inns may cover that.

(not that I would be going but its something to are in mind they might be a few of you)

The GN conference in Edinburgh a few years ago went well. People made their own accommodation bookings so could choose type of accommodation to suit themselves.
I like Pittcity's idea of a theme/ specific interest.
We'd not necessarily be stuck together with no escape! How about a trip to York? All sorts of things to do and nice places to stay.

That’s the problem.......York isn’t central for most people, but far North. I could fly to Spain cheaper than rail travel there and back to York.

"Central" means different things to different people. Edinburgh is even further North than York, which is the deep south to some of us., but we gathered 20 people for our "conference" and only a few were Scottish. ("conference" because we booked a "conference room" for it.)

Possibly a one or two night break. Central UK but I appreciate that this is not convenient for many Gransnetters.

I agree, lemongrove for the cost of a train ticket one could add on a few days holiday in Spain for the cost to some places in this country.

Or one in Scotland and one in England? Are there enough to do one each in Wales and NI too?