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Northern Mumsnet Meet-up

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Rhubarb · 27/05/2002 14:16

Anyone want to come to a Mumsnet meet up here in the North? I don't want it to be exclusively for Northerners though, so if any of you can make it, please post your ideas here.

I'm relying on public transport so I would prefer to meet somewhere that isn't too hard to get to, like Manchester, which might also be good middle ground for those who live further afield. But if any of you know of anywhere better please tell me.
I'm also assuming that a Saturday is ok.

If anyone is interested please post your names here and then when we have a suitable number of people I will give out my email and we can make proper arrangments.

Ferrets are optional!

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CAM · 27/05/2002 17:55

don't know if I could cope with the snow

janh · 27/05/2002 18:37

CAM, we could arrange to issue skis and fur-lined parkas at Kings Cross. (Or Watford, if you come by car.)

Coxy · 27/05/2002 21:42

Hi Rhubarb, I'd be up for it as long as the Saturday was before the start of the Nationwide League in August. Although having said that dh has bought both ds's season tickets so they could go to the footy en-masse and I could meet all you!

I can't make 6th July but would try my best for any other dates.

Ee by gum. Will tha' be wearing tha' flat cap chuck?

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Rhubarb · 28/05/2002 14:19

Yeah, it always snows in Manchester! Well I have two names, that's a start. Come on people, it'll be fun!!! Manchester's good these days! Or somewhere else if you prefer.
C'mon let's all get down to MANCHESSSSTOOOORRR!

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berries · 29/05/2002 12:35

Count me in - BUT, can't make most of the dates in June, or 6th July, & go away last Sat in July.
Sorry to be so awkward.
Hope to see you soon

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Rhubarb · 29/05/2002 21:53

How about last weekend in July then? Is Manchester ok or does anyone have other suggestions? We could book in at a curry house or something, what do you think?

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cherry · 29/05/2002 22:04

That sounds great Rhubarb! Manchester is good for me, or there's Leeds or York? Depends where everyone's travelling from I guess!

Tinker · 29/05/2002 22:49

Can I tentatively say 'yes' to a Rusholme curry?

cherry · 29/05/2002 22:54

Rusholme???

Tinker · 29/05/2002 22:58

Curry capital of Manchester.

cherry · 29/05/2002 23:01

aah i see. Geordie lass, no culture lol!

cherry · 29/05/2002 23:02

Sounds good though Tinker!

janh · 30/05/2002 09:48

Leeds might be better, as Cherry suggested, it's quite easy to get to from NE and NW.

elwar · 30/05/2002 10:20

I would come to a meetup in Leeds. Not so sure about Manchester...

Rosy · 30/05/2002 12:09

Janh - I thought you weren't interested in meeting up! Or are you just a neutral travel advisor?

(I agree btw, regarding Leeds/York vs Manchester).

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Rhubarb · 30/05/2002 15:00

I think I could get to Leeds ok on the train. Is the date ok with everyone? Does anyone know of anywhere good to meet in Leeds, I've never been there myself!

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janh · 30/05/2002 20:34

I never said yes or no, actually, Rosy, sorry, I think I was thinking yes!

Rhubarb dear, the senior daughter is at Leeds uni and I have a good friend on another MB who lives in Leeds, I will ask both for advice re a good place to meet (ie near station but also easy to park near if necessary.)

salalex · 30/05/2002 21:52

Think this will be too far away for me to get to. Have a nice time, sniff, sniff...

SueW · 30/05/2002 21:58

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Tinker · 30/05/2002 22:40

Oh, think I'll have to opt out now! Leeds a lot trickier than Manchester. Have fun.

janh · 31/05/2002 09:35

Rosy, sorry, I have a memory capacity only slightly longer than a goldfish's and forgot the comment on the Archers thread...but I was then assuming all meetups to be Southern affairs for some reason.

Tinker and Salalex, are there any other places that would work for you? Trouble is that most big towns/cities up here tend to be on one side or the other...Leeds is almost the only middle-ish one up here. I think. (Rushes off to consult map.)

janh · 31/05/2002 09:42

And SueW, I hadn't seen the thread about your DD until just now. She sounds like a brave little soldier and I love your line in psychology! Good luck with it all and I hope you'll be able to make it.

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Rhubarb · 31/05/2002 14:33

Well, for those who can't make Leeds, how about Rochdale or Sheffield, are these any better for you? I'd hate for people to miss out because they couldn't get there. I'm coming from Preston and travelling by train. It would take me 1/2 to get into Manchester and around 2 hours for Leeds and Sheffield. 1 hour for Rochdale. If anyone wants to find out how near a place would be travelling by train visit www.thetrainline.com.
If everyone posted preferred destinations I'm sure we could come to some agreement.

Is 27th July any good for people? It is the last Saturday in July.

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Coxy · 31/05/2002 21:51

I would prefer Manchester as I'm coming from Wrexham area so Leeds might be a tad too far for me. Rhubarb, I'm originally from Preston and still have relatives up there (parents/brother/sil/friends) whereabouts are you? (I'll understand if you don't want to be too specific). If I time it right I could try and have a night out with the girlies the night before and continue the party with you lot!

27th July would be fine for me (atm).

Kanesmum · 31/05/2002 22:05

I'm up for Manchester, curry or chinese!!love them both. The date is ok for me. Can't wait. Must speed off missing BB. Talk to you soOOOOoon.

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