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South Yorks meet-up

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katzguk · 24/03/2004 21:04

i'm not competing with the Derby one, i just can't make it. So anyone interested? was thinking maybe a saturday soonish meet at Graves Park in Sheffield or somewhere else more weatherproof! any takers?

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Hulababy · 24/03/2004 21:42

Me - hopefully! Will depend on dates and DH too - weekends is his only time with me and DD - awh

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katzguk · 24/03/2004 21:51

thought it might be quite nice to bring DH/DP's. gives them a chance to bond with other dads what do you think?

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dottee · 24/03/2004 22:27

Me too - please keep me informed. Good idea to include dads. What about Rother Valley Country Park assuming people have transport? (thinking about parking etc.)

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katzguk · 24/03/2004 22:33

open to all suggestions, never done this before, complete mumsnet newie!!

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katzguk · 25/03/2004 09:52

hi was thinking that Saturday 24th of April might be a good date?

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katzguk · 31/03/2004 22:19

hi,

right PhD viva out of the way (passed yeah!) shoudl change my nickname to Dr Katzguk but hey!!

I was thinking if there aren't too many South Yorks people and provding my new sofas have arrived (due this saturday) then i'm happy to hold this meet up at my house, i've got a nice big living room and if the weather is nice there is a park in 5 mins walk from my house with swings slide ect and fields to kick balls ect

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ks · 31/03/2004 23:09

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WedgiesMum · 01/04/2004 13:26

I'm interested too (especially as I have to stalk Hula wherever she goes). Have a DS and a DD, and weekends often have a DH as well!!!!

dottee · 01/04/2004 13:31

Still in touch katzguk. Will tell Pennypocket. She might be able to track down Hula. Whereabouts are you katzguk?

Hulababy · 01/04/2004 14:48

Oy WM! You following me again

I'm on. Can drag DH along if you like too, if others are coming. He's been on one MN meet already and survived

I love Graves Park. DD likes the farm, and there is loads of grass for picnics, and football, etc. And a little playground too. I think there may even be a cafe??? And parking isn't too bad either.

Pretty easy though!

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katzguk · 01/04/2004 17:29

graves park is good, the little cafe is closed until the summer, at least thats what i was told last time i went. Thoguht dragging DH's along would be good, might help to convince mine that everyone on here is a mum and not a weirdo who gets off on mums talking shop!!!

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WedgiesMum · 02/04/2004 10:21

Stalk, stalk, stalk........

We were very easy on your DH at that last meet Hula!!!! Now we know him we will give him a MUCH harder time

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katzguk · 06/04/2004 09:23

just bumping this to say am away now for just under two weeks, might be able to get online, so will finalise details when i gt back if people are still interested

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gingerbear · 06/04/2004 09:32

I am in Doncaster, but a little bit shy, chickened out of a meet up a while ago
You aren't all breast fixated lorry drivers are you????

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katzguk · 06/04/2004 09:35

join the club - i'm really nervous about this meet-up which is why i'm organising it, thought if i planned it for somewhere i knew then could run for the hills if i got scared!!! but know i promise you i'm not a lorry driver with a breast fixation!!!

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Hulababy · 06/04/2004 19:41

Hi gingerbear! I can only vouch for me and Wedgiesmum (only one I have met) and she seems pretty normal Met her a few time snow and her kiddies are lovely

I am definitely a mum - see my picture on the moderators page!

Hulababy · 06/04/2004 19:41

Oh and I been taking to pennypocket via e-mail for about a year now, and seen piccies. She looks just fine too

Pennypocket · 07/04/2004 10:20

Ooooh - missed this one! I'd be up for a meet up too though don't have transport. Dottee - could I cadge a lift with you as you would probably be driving right past my road on the way. (I'd pay ya petrol money if not)

Dp would probably be working so it would be just me and DS though I wouldn't be able to come between 24th April - 8th May as I am probably moving then off to Devon for a week. Don't worry if this is the planned date - I will have to come the next time.

Gingerbread - I am definitely not a breast obsessed lorry driver either!!!! Please don't be shy - we are normal (well normalish!!)

xx

Pennypocket · 07/04/2004 10:21

Sorry - GingerBEAR - not Gingerbread. sorry!!

Easy · 07/04/2004 10:25

Can we come?

I know we live in Notts, But I'm Sheffield born and bred, and consider ds an honorary Yorkshireman.

Don't know how dh will react to actually meeting MNers tho'

Pennypocket · 07/04/2004 12:08

Easy - the more the merrier! How old are your kids?

Easy · 07/04/2004 15:03

Penny, I have just the one ds, 4&1/2.

We already know Hulababy and Wedgiesmum too

Hulababy · 07/04/2004 17:43

Hi Easy. Course you're welcome!

WedgiesMum · 07/04/2004 20:39

I am a lorry driver obsessed (ex) breast feeder - does that count???

Hulababy · 08/04/2004 16:13

Not sure what everyone would like to do but the ski village is one suggestion. It has just opened an adventure playground for children aged 2-11 years.

"A kid?s theme park based on three of the world?s biggest mountain ranges is set to offer one of North of England?s best days out for kids from next Easter. Sheffield Ski Village are investing over £500,000 in the massive scheme that will comprise four themed zones: Himalayas, Alps, Rockies and a mountain lake area.

Adventure Mountain is being constructed in the woodland area below the venue?s existing Penguin Park and will incorporate the existing trees and wildlife. The mountain themed structures will be up to 9m in height and incorporate zip wires, adventure towers and loads of other fun activities. The lake zone is aimed at the under fives whilst the mountain areas are being aimed at the five to eleven year olds. There?ll also be a kids party area and fast food outlet." It opened on 2nd April.

It is open 7 days a week and you can get a pay and play day pass for:

Kids under 2 and parents/guardians go FREE - anytime!
Kids aged 2 ? under 5 yrs £2.50
Kids aged 5 ? 11 yrs £4.50

There is a cafe within the playground area. It's outdoor though so needs to be a dry day.

One problem I can think of is getting there without your own transport. Not sure if any buses go up there?