Roll up Roll up come and Sign up for the West Midlands Annual picnic.

[mummyhill]

Traditionally held in Sutton Park at Town Gate this is an annual event for everyone who can get there!

So who's up for it this year and when are yo available?

Mummyhill + 2 dc

TinkerBellesMum, Get the train straight through form five ways to sutton coldfield and I will meet you at the station. My email address is in a previous post

Oh well never mind. I work Tues and Thurs. Let us know how much fun you have x

Thanks. It sounds like there will be a group of us all meeting at the station! Maybe that's not such a bad idea?

Sorry shatteredmum maybe we will see you at the next picnic or evening meet up.

ChairmumMiaow, Tinkerbellesmum and CJmommy it will be lovely to meet you.

ooo, it looks like I don't have to get the bus!

DH conveniently has a meeting in Minworth at Midday so, weather permitting, I will be there a little before midday!

Wow thats good!

I'm still coming and can make the Tuesday.

Have a friend to meet, Mummyhill & WTP you both know Kerry, we are meeting at Crash Bang Wallop on Thursday @ 11am, you are welcome to come join us too.

I will have my mother on Tuesday with me, but wont be a problem, MH & WTP you both know her, and most kids love her too.

MH cant wait to see you on Saturday, kids will love it.

WTP - need to arrange a weekend for a get together asap.

See everyone else on Tuesday xxx

Could we tag along as well please ?? I vaguely know where Sutton park is but not sure where Towngate is

Of course you can Tilly. Town Gate is the gate that is closest to Sutton Town Centre. Just off the little island sown from Wyndley swimming pool!

Thanks - I don't know anyone though . Is it definitely happening on Tuesday or will it be postponed if its raining ? I'm about an hour away so don't want to travel over there if its off (obviously).

Hi,

I'd like to come too if that's ok? I would also appreciate meeting at the station as although I've been to Sutton Park before I have a rubbish sense of direction .

Tilly as long as the weather is fine or just the odd shower we will be there on Tuesday.

Alexanderpandasmum you are more than welcome to join us.

I shall fabricate some kind of sign so we can all meet up without having to approach complete strangers with the excuse me but are you (insert an odd MN name)?.

Annual Mumsnet West Midlands picnic in the park. Tuesday 5th August Town Gate Sutton Park meet from 12 noon onwards. Look for a gazebo with a mumsnet poster on it. I will put some deck chairs and a picnic blanket in the car as well. Remember to bring your sarnies and something to occupy kids.

Those who want to meet at the station need to get in touch with winniethepooh on this email address jan reid 2003 @ yahoo.co.uk (no spaces)/ .

Confirmed so far:

Mummyhill
Ronniebaby
Winniethepooh
Peanutbear
Wabbit
Shatteredmumsrus
ChairmumMiaow
T inkerbellesmum
CJmommy
Tillyscoutsmum
Alexanderpandasmum.

Any one else wanting to join us please copy and paste this message and add your name to the list.

Thank you.

Mummyhill

For those wanting to meet at Sutton Coldfield Station. I will be waiting by the ticket office from approx 11.45am. Email me on the address in the previous message and I will give you my mobile number.

AlexanderPandasmum do you want to meet me in town or Five Ways for the train so you know someone to travel with?

Actually I won't be going now. We're having sleep issues and I'm just exhausted. I shall stay home tomorrow and take all of DS's naps with him

Awww that's a shame. Sorry to hear things aren't much better with the sleeping.

BTW, is this bring your own or bring a plate or a bit of both?

Tends to be bring your own but we all seem to end up sharing as someone always brings something different or particularly yummy iyswim. Or like me forgets there are only 3 of us and buys enough to feed a small army!

Forgot to add sorry you aren't coming chairman, I know what sleep deprivation can do to you though. You have my sympathy on that score. DS still doesn't sleep reliably and he is nearly 3.

So a bit of both. Will have to go out extra early in the morning to nip up to Tesco.

Forecast is for showers so will try to source a second gazebo in case we need to sit under canvas and do some art or craft activities! Thursdays forecast is the same at the moment so am prepared to take the chance tomorrow if the rest of you are.

What age ranges are we working with so I can get some age appropriate stuff out of my art and crafts stash!

Tink is 2. I'm happy to carry on.

My email is my id @ymail.com

Have fun tomorrow folks. Unable to make it and a bit of a trek for me if it rains anyway!

feck it, only just sen this. would have loved to have come!

Tilly is 15 months - I'm happy to stick to tomorrow and bring along raincoats !