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London Xmas Do - 22nd November!!!!! Come see here for details and final sign up!

816 replies

Flamesparrow · 07/09/2008 18:01

Right, so some voting (for dates), and some venue checking has been done, and Me n NappiesGalore have made executive organising planning decisions (based on us having little time and few options )

Saturday 22nd November

Dust Bar (website here)

Nearest Tube Station - Farringdon

It will be canapes, so if you want more food, eat beforehand.

The canapes are being chosen for us - they will be clearly labelled as meat, fish, veg and will allergy advice.

The music we can bring a dj, ipod with playlist set up or have music piped up (music is a very varied mix so should suit everyone). We can use any/all of those options.

Music is quieter at bar end, plus we will have volume control.

They have some fabulous sounding shots

Price will be £20 per head max. I will phone tomorrow to find out when they need final numbers for food etc, and when we have a more accurate numbers list, I can work out the right cost - it WILL NOT be more than £20. If we end up paying more than is needed, then obviously I will buy a new dress divide it up and refund people OR put it behind the bar - whatever you think is best.

How's it all sound?

Please sign up FOR THIS DATE AND VENUE here:

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5

OP posts:
Flamesparrow · 08/09/2008 15:30

It isn't far from last year's place, which is why we thought the location would be ok.

Payment - still waiting to hear for sure, but it will def be a max of £20 payable via paypal, cash, cheque or bank transfer (or even nochex if you really want).

when I have confirmed prices, I will be sending out bank details etc on request from xmasmeet at gmail dot com

OP posts:
CantSleepWontSleep · 08/09/2008 15:30

Farringdon is excellent to get to for those coming on a train from anywhere north of London TDWP!

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 08/09/2008 15:33

But not for those coming from the West, South or south east.

thumbwitch · 08/09/2008 15:41

yes, TDWP speaks the truth and it is one reason I am still hesitating... plus have recently gor nervous about taking trains home late at night by myself {wuss-type emoticon]

Tortington · 08/09/2008 15:44

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrimark
custy

psychomum5 · 08/09/2008 15:54

ok, dust address is EC1M 5RN, and is on clerkenwell rd.

latin square (last years place) is 43-45 Farringdon road, London, EC1 M3JB .

on googling, dust is literally round the corner from latin square, so if you got the tube to there, it will most likely be the same tube again and maybe some of us can meet before we get the train?????

it is very easy to find which is precisely the reason for flame choosing this place....easy to find and sounds like better food and more control.

legalalien · 08/09/2008 16:26

To be fair, farringdon is also fine for large chunks of the south/south east given it's on the City Thameslink - if you can get to croydon/herne hill you're OK to get there. assuming it's a saturday I'm in.

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrimark
custy
legalalien

CountessDracula · 08/09/2008 16:32

Farringdon not bad from Paddington either
It is straight round on the circle line - only 6 stops. So is easy from the west.

JRocks · 08/09/2008 17:28

Ok, fair enough - I'll take my wuss hat off

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrimark
custy
legalalien
JRocks

Janni · 08/09/2008 19:41

I live near there and can put up two well-behaved MNers for the night, if needs be.

sallystrawberry · 08/09/2008 20:57

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Janni · 08/09/2008 21:35

Mon 15.23: it says 'contact mumsnet about this post, by Janni.

That is nothing to do with me and I don't know what it means

Flamesparrow · 09/09/2008 07:50

I assumed it was a c&p from something else and it ended up being added by mistake

OP posts:
Buda · 09/09/2008 07:59

Hmmm. Could be a possibility. Could combine with a weekend Xmas shopping in London.

Will get back to you!

Do you have a final date for acceptances Flame?

Flamesparrow · 09/09/2008 08:09

No, the world went tits up yesterday Am calling today!

OP posts:
SheikYerbouti · 09/09/2008 10:28

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry (depending on finances nearer the time)
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrima rk
custy
legalalien
JRocks
Sheiky

psychomum5 · 09/09/2008 11:46

bumping for todays lot who may not have seen yesterday

CantSleepWontSleep · 09/09/2008 14:13

Afternoon bump .

AtheneNoctua · 09/09/2008 14:32

25 names... sort of pathetic really.

orangina · 09/09/2008 17:10

An exclusive little get together....

ComeOVeneer · 09/09/2008 17:12

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry (depending on finances nearer the time)
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrima rk
custy
legalalien
JRocks
Sheiky
COV

BTW Athene are you planning on staying overnight again???

psychomum5 · 09/09/2008 18:03

at least if it is 'just' 25, we may actually all remember who we met this year.

Flamesparrow · 09/09/2008 18:04

Just 25 is going to bump up costs

OP posts:
squeaver · 09/09/2008 18:06

Got a touch of newby-nerves about this, but what the hell...

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry (depending on finances nearer the time)
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrima rk
custy
legalalien
JRocks
Sheiky
COV
Squeaver

FrockHorror · 09/09/2008 18:08

I'd like to go if anyone is near Bromley/Croydon and fancies meeting up to do the there and back journey together