ONE GREAT BIG MEET UP!

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Would anyone be up for it?

Could it be arranged somewhere in the middle of the country?

And would Carrie and Justine be interested?

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

I quite like Garden of Delights cos I'm sad!

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Well I thought August at first but when I did a search I put in July and August so it gave a few more options.

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Ooohh I never saw that one, I'm off back to have a look.

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

Theres a jazz fest, the d-percussion, and lots of guided walks!

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Yeah I liked the look of the Jazz one but it might not be everyones cup of tea.

Isn't there a big carnival or fair going on?

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

I kept screwing up the date searchy bit those are the only things in Jul/Aug lol

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

I'll look for June and see I saw one before but I had the wrong dates in lol

[SaintGeorge]

If you're planning a meet-up, shouldn't you invite Tiana

[mummytosteven]

what about having a picnic in the park (Heaton Park is a great big park and is on metrolink)????

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

Garden of Delights 3-5 June, Jazz fest 22 - 31 July, D-percussion 6 Aug, In the City (big fest) 30 sep - 3 Oct....eek...

[Newbarnsleygirl]

PMSL Stgeorge

FA I might have to go soon and might not be able to get back on till Friday so if you do find anything let me know and I'll come back to the post.

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

We could have a picnic in the garden of delights! Lol... or yes just a plain picnic with some orgnaised games or something so that we can sort the date for whenever

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

Sure NBG I'll get thinking!

[Newbarnsleygirl]

I like the picnic idea but which park warden in their right minds would let us lot in

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

Ah they would... just need you guys who want to come to come and tell us...

Would you just like a family picnic?

Or if it's a long way to go and you're coming childless would you like a restaurant thing for later? And then to go back to a hotel?

[darlingbud]

I'm up for it.

[huggybear]

i'd like to come too xx

[Newbarnsleygirl]

I want the restaurant thing and Hotel I'm sure we'll have to do that anyway or else it will be a long journey for some people.

I'll have a look for some hotels and restaurants and see if we can get a deal for group bookings.

[mummytosteven]

having a think about restaurants .... from Manc originally and go back there quite often

la tasca on Deansgate in Manchester is nice

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Excellent idea MTS, they're generally big restaurants as well so they should fit us all in.

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Right am off now to put washing out and cook dinner.

Be back on Friday.

Good luck FA!

[Carriemumsnet]

Hi all

We think this sounds like a great idea, but we've found that getting us involved doesn't usually solve anything in terms of decision-making and anyway it sounds like you're doing a great job without us! It would probably work best if one or two of you were prepared to take on the job of organising once you've decided where the majority of folks are happy to go (looking like Manchester at the mo?)

We'd be happy to endorse the meet up and advertise it on the home page once the details are sorted. And once the date is fixed, if we're around, we'd obviously love to come.

Good luck with it all - we look forward to hearing more.

Carrie, Justine and Rachel

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

I was thinking Wetherspoons because I don't really know Manc but La Tasca that's great as long as it's nice and big! Find your own hotel I think although I can provide links to listings and map info.

Right well then going to think of a date mid July probably, I'm thinking big picnic probably Heaton Park, I'm definately thinking bring your own food!

I'm also thinking of maybe setting up some easyish activities, such as face painting and some games that don't need lots of stuff to set them up, depending on the amount of children - if anyone can think of some nice easy party style games/activities/crafts then let me know!!

Carrie got back to me, they think it's a great idea, she said they definately endorse it and will advertise it on the front page when we get a date etc, but they do not want to organise it..hehe! If they're available we might even get to meet Carrie and Justine!

[FastasleepTheInsomniac]

Oopsy X posted!

[mummytosteven]

i wouldn't say that the manc wetherspoons are desperately nice tho - i mean they do their job as far as cheap grub and ale are concerned but that's about it.