What about a Worcestershire meet-up ???

[wickedstepmother]

Hi all.

There seems to be quite a few of us mumsnetters in the Worcester/Bromsgrove/Droitwich/Stourport and surrounding areas. I know Sassy is keen for a meet up, as am I.

This is my first tentative toe-dipping into the world of meet-ups so let me know how you are fixed and any suggestions for locations !

[GeorginaA]

It's not open next week

Between 7th Sept and 17th Sept it's closed for refurbishment. Then we're on holiday... then after that ds is starting nursery in the afternoon so we'll probably switch days to a Monday or a Thursday (in term-times they have toddler morning every morning, which is cool).

[wickedstepmother]

One day I will learn to stop multiple posts !

[wickedstepmother]

One day I will learn to stop multiple posts !

[wickedstepmother]

I spotted it too late too ! Will try to make it to the one next week though

[wickedstepmother]

I spotted it too late too ! Will try to make it to the one next week though

[sassy]

Spotted this too late for this week, but still fancy it. How about next Weds at about 11 ish? And are any others able to make it or will it just be me and GeorginaA?

[GeorginaA]

So anyone going to join me at the Wacky Warehouse tomorrow morning then?

If you are, drop me an email (via the contact another talker bit at the top) and I'll give you my mobile number so you can SMS me when you walk through the door. That way we won't have to peer suspiciously at every person in the building trying to work out if they look mumsnetterish

[wickedstepmother]

Oh yes, it's facing Cannons . I know where you mean now !

[Ailsa]

You can't miss it. It's right on the main A38.

From Droitwich - through Fernhill Heath, the park and ride is on the left hand side, straight on through the park & ride traffic lights and The Perdiswell is literally just after on the right hand side before the next set of traffic lights.

From M5 Junction 6 - take the turning signposted Kidderminster, A449, carry on down to the next roundabout, take 2nd left signposted Worcester. Carry on down this road through traffic lights, don't take turning immediately on the left, take the next left - Checketts Lane, go the the end, turn left at the traffic lights, The Perdiswell will be just on the left hand side.

From Worcester city centre - follow the signs for Droitwich, don't turn off anywhere, and you'll eventually see The Perdiswell on the left hand side after the traffic lights mentioned above.

Hope this helps, I think I've covered the main routes. BTW I'd love to come along as well, but I'll let you know at the time as Babe is due 1st Sept.

[GeorginaA]

Of course you can! Ask tech for my email and I'll sort out proper directions. I've just remembered that the pub is called something imaginative like The Perdiswell... give me next week and I'll actually pay attention to the route, lol!

[Jenie]

I don't want to impose on you but I'm due to visit mil in Malvern on the 1st week of September is anyone going to be meeting up then?
If so would you mind if I tagged along with my children? I'll be desperate for some adult company in a child proof environment.

[GeorginaA]

Okay ... looked it up ... it's on the Droitwich Road if that helps?

[GeorginaA]

Um it's in Perdiswell somewhere ... I can get there myself I'm not sure if I can describe it though!!! And I forget the name of the pub... oh I'm so crap, sorry. There's different sections according to age but of course the entire thing is for toddlers during that time and adults can crawl around with them during these hours only (which is a relief because ds is a bit shy and won't go in without me) - ds would probably go in the bigger kids section but I think your dd would still find lots to interest her. It's only 2 quid 50 and that includes juice for her, biscuits and a hot drink for you so it's not extortionate if it turns out to be a flop. I'll pay attention to the pub name next time I go, or if I see you in the meantime I'll try and work it out on the map.

[wickedstepmother]

Wacky Warehouse P&T ? That's news to me! Where's that then, Poachers Pocket ?

Is it ok for my DD ? You've met her so have a vague idea of whether the activities would be suitable

Re Gheluvelt Park meeting places - There is a little playground, brightly coloured and impossible to miss, that could serve as our meeting point. Cafes in town, hmmmmmmmmmm.I agree with the rainy day alternative though as it looks like the weather has turned

[GeorginaA]

ARGH ... no ... I can't. I've got no food in the house so I need to go do a shop before the inlaws arrive. Curse my disorganisation!

[GeorginaA]

That sounds good Ailsa. I'll probably go to that - but I think I'll only be able to make the morning (in-laws arriving in the afternoon). Is it easy to park nearby?

[Ailsa]

I know it's very short notice, but only found out yesterday, there's a family fun day in Gheluvelt park tomorrow (Fri 22nd) 10am - 6pm. Stalls, Falconry, Commandery etc. Free entry, not sure if I'm going, have to be a work by 12 (well the pub really for my farewell lunch - last day). There are also some bands playing on the bandstand in the middle of the lake on Sunday.

[GeorginaA]

Actually, scratch that - just remembered next Monday is bank holiday - Monday after?

[GeorginaA]

Okay, how about Monday 25th (i.e. next Monday) - Ghefl ... Ghe... the park with the funny name that I can't spell. WSM - is there somewhere obvious to meet up in there? 10am ish. Do we all get to wear red carnations?

What about a rainy day alternative location - is there a good child friendly cafe in the centre of town we can meet up instead if the heavens open?

[sassy]

Still on for a meet; wsa able to do any day except Tues in August but back at work in sept so then I can only do Tue p.m., Wed, Thurs. Sorry to get complicated! Can't make next wed BTW, am having my hair done!

[GeorginaA]

LOL ... but we've already had our meet Not that I'm suggesting there should be a limit of course!

Talking of which - fancy meeting up at the Wacky Warehouse P&T thingumy at 9.30am-11.30 next Wednesday? Just been today and it was good fun, good value for money and completely utterly exhausting (although I did enjoy going down the big slide - ds enjoyed it too ) Plus it's bad weather proof.

(that's open to any worcestershire bod btw... not just wsm!)

[wickedstepmother]

Looks like it's just you and me Georgina !!!

[wickedstepmother]

August is fine for me. Sept gets easier and I can pretty much do any day so long as I'm back for 3pm, as my older 2 go back to school - the eldest starts high school NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !

[GeorginaA]

Mondays would be the best for me out of that option (can also do Thursdays).

A Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday morning is doable too, but makes me more knackered by the end of the day as we start having activities arranged in the afternoons of these days in September.

Of course, if the meet is in August then any day is up for grabs

[wickedstepmother]

Is it worth me resurrecting this thread ?

The days I can do are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays ( I have my StepDS's from 3.30 on a Weds). Having seen that Tuesdays are out for Sassy, it looks like Mon or Weds are our best options. Let me know