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actual book group North Herts

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ska · 25/11/2006 19:14

is anyone interested in forming one with me? I was in one years ago and loved it. Anyone interested - not avirtual one, one where you meet up and chat and have a glass of wine? Is this the right place to post?

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catsmother · 10/05/2007 20:33

I'm bumping this up because our book group has now been up and running for a while. There are 5 of us and we have so far dissected 4 books.

If there's anyone else who lives in North Herts, who also loves reading, and who also enjoys a good chat, we're now looking for another member (maybe even a couple of people) to join us.

We've been meeting at each others' homes around every month or so, but will probably meet every 6 weeks from now on due to various commitments. It doesn't matter if you can't make all the meetings - we understand that real life has a habit of interrupting things every so often, but obviously, the more of us there are, the more chance there is of a good number of us being able to make the date and have a good old chinwag about that month's book.

We're all pretty normal - 30s & 40s, but your age doesn't matter. Do leave a note if you'd like to give this a try .... it's great fun.

faeriemum · 24/12/2006 15:57

hi ska, lio and catsmother.....i cant get to my emails as im not at home...but just wanted to wish you all a merry christmas, hope you have a good day!

catsmother · 14/12/2006 16:28

Hi Ska ...... just about to email you.

faeriemum · 14/12/2006 07:40

there's definatly a costas here
opposite the old Index shop and the side exit of the Westgate.

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ska · 13/12/2006 19:48

Hi Catsmother my proper email address is my name to except this one which really will get to me info at findasitter dot co dot uk hope that works don't want to type it properly and get lots of spam! can you work out how to type it in from that?
see you soon, i'm now worried that i imagined the costas in steevange. they are beginning to take over the world. let us know of any nights of the week that are no good for you, books etc of

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catsmother · 13/12/2006 12:17

Sorry, have only just looked back at this particular board.

I really can't make Friday I'm afraid (had no idea that there's now a Costas in Stevenage .... only found out today there's one in Letchworth too) ...... have Tumbletots etc.

But I am still definitely interested in this. I can email anyone with my details if they're happy to put up their address, or alternatively, let me know and I'll create a new email address for myself just to get the ball rolling. (Don't want to disclose my real addy on the boards as it's my name).

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ska · 12/12/2006 20:40

bump for catsmother

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faeriemum · 11/12/2006 08:07

great news! its all coming together really well......fab!
hope to see you there catsmother

Lio · 10/12/2006 20:33

Great, another prospective member! Hope to meet you soon, poss this Friday, catsmother

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ska · 10/12/2006 19:18

Hi Catsmother
we actually had to rearrange the planned daytime meetup for various reasons and are planning it for this friday instead. 10 am in Costas in Stevenage. this is to plan it and get to meet up. kids ok! For the group itself definitely evenings in each other's houses, taking it in turns (assume kid free unless you're bf). if you fancy it leave another meassge here and i will give you my email address. great to find another bookish soul! where in N herts?

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catsmother · 10/12/2006 15:24

Can't believe I haven't seen this thread before now.

Am in North Herts (very North Herts, but can drive) and a bookaholic so am definitely interested.

Am presuming you're all planning to meet up in the evening ? .............. 'cos bringing my 3 year old DD along will NOT be conducive to any sort of book related chat.

Are you planing to meet at each other's houses, or in local pub/cafe type place ?

Obviously I missed the planned meeting last Friday but would like to know more. Sorry I can't CAT anyone.

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ska · 08/12/2006 13:03

come on! there must be some more MNers in North Herts who'd like to meet up, glass of wine, discuss a book once a month! Meet up next Friday at a cafe in Stevenage to plan the group/get to know each other.

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ska · 06/12/2006 15:10

bump

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ska · 03/12/2006 11:38

we no whave 4 people intersted with a meet up planned for this friday day time. still room for more! anybody in north herts welcome!

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ska · 30/11/2006 10:45

bump

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faeriemum · 29/11/2006 08:28

hi ska and lio, life is 'all go' at the moment! the madness , im really looking forward to getting this started.....i think a meet up in the cafe you suggested is a great idea ska...
i'm still on the mission for more readers...i'll let you know how i get on with that

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ska · 28/11/2006 20:10

anyone else in north herts want to join us? we're very friendly

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Lio · 27/11/2006 20:42

ska and faeriemum, have CAT-ed you both - getting exciting!

Lio · 27/11/2006 20:35

Ooh, had no idea BUMP was an acronym, CF! Btw, swift hijack: you seen the thread about where to go with kids in Italy? Thought you could help.

And Ska, I vote for bravery and coming to your house - at the mo dd comes everywhere with me as I am bf and she doesn't have a set bedtime yet, so she can chaperone too

Quite exciting news (in a dull kind of way): we have a new sofa arriving on Thursday, so when it's my turn to play hostess we can sit on sofas and discuss earnestly issues of subtext and imagery. Or we could just talk about whether ot not we liked the front cover

In fact, I should CAT you and faeriemum and we can swap real names

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ska · 27/11/2006 20:11

and i can't spell or type obviously but am otherwise quite organised

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ska · 27/11/2006 20:10

hey this is great! I will also ask around and maybe someone else will see this thread and join us. v excited

we ned to think baout venue for first meeting: should we be safe and have it in public place or you can come here and my husband and kids will chaperone?!

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Lio · 27/11/2006 19:46

So now we are three, looks like this will happen which makes me
Friend at bf group was only interested in theory - likes reading BUT all her 'spare' time goes on her Open University course. However, I have my ear to the ground and did meet a mum in Knebworth so if I see her around and about I will nab her. Watch this space.

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ska · 27/11/2006 15:59

well waterstones don't answer but i'll be there this week i am so will ask. not driving should be ok if you knowother mners bewteen us we can give lifts. i'm outside stevenage myself but not far.

looked up a website about setting up agroup and there are loads of tips and if Lio comes along she will have tips too. Was in one for ayear but we fell apart after 2 members had new babies!

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faeriemum · 27/11/2006 15:35

sounds great...i'll ask a couple of close by Mn'ers to see if they're interested too.
i dont drive, am in chells manor area.

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