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What do you think about a "Neighbours" drinks party

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dizzydo · 13/12/2006 10:48

Have just moved (October) into our house and we are in a terrace of about 20 houses (nothing on the opposite side as we face a park) and at the end of our "terrace" is a school so the numbers would be fairly small. Thought it would be nice as a way to get to know some of the neighbours but am unsure as to whether it is a good idea or not and how I should host it, i.e. just say drop in between this time and that time. Any of you more social butterflies have any ideas please? Do you think it would be a good way of getting to know everyone or would people think it odd?

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yorkshireWenceslass · 13/12/2006 10:52

I think it's a nice idea, anyone who does think it's odd and wouldn't come along are probably the neighbours you wouldn't befriend anyway.
Just don't take it to heart if you don't have many attending, it's a busy time of year for social gatherings!

zubb · 13/12/2006 10:52

We sometimes have one in our street and whoever is hosting just drops an invitation in to each house asking people to join them for a christmas drink between x and x pm on x day. Everyone goes along with mince pies / wine and chats for a couple of hours. I think it's a lovely idea.

paulaplumpbottom · 13/12/2006 12:44

I do this and it always turns out well. Just get some cocktails and nibbles from Marks&Sparks and put on some Christmas Music. Job Done.

FluffyMummy123 · 13/12/2006 12:45

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saadia · 13/12/2006 12:47

I think it's a great idea.

Bellie · 13/12/2006 12:50

we did one last weekend for our new neighbours - moved in 3 months ago. It went really well and almost everyone turned up - they stayed for about 2 hours and it seemed to be appreciated!

Have fun!

paulaplumpbottom · 13/12/2006 12:56

I also think that everyone is always at a loose end on Christmas Eve.

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dizzydo · 13/12/2006 13:01

Thanks for all your responses. Interesting suggestion Christmas Eve Paula I was thinking lots of people will have left by then but yes, it would be a nice time to do it. Am very encouraged by everyone's comments.

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paulaplumpbottom · 13/12/2006 13:14

I think you might be suprised. I get a housefull. Everyone thinks everyone else is busy but they are not. Trust me.

Gingerbear · 13/12/2006 13:17

Good idea, but don't invite that Harold Bishop, I heard he is a right party pooper.

paulaplumpbottom · 13/12/2006 13:21

Who is Harold Bishop?

marymillington · 13/12/2006 13:23

its a great idea - just subtly find out first whether anyone else on the street "traditionally" hosts something for the neighbours on xmas eve. there's already an established "drinks with patricia and charles" soiree (yep that's how they peg it - they are considerably posher than us) on xmas eve on our street, and a rival gathering could cause hostilities.

LucyJones · 13/12/2006 13:23

I thought you meant a Neighbours themed party... lol

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dizzydo · 13/12/2006 13:25

Think gingerbear means the Bishop of Southwark who behaved very badly at his Christmas party.

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dizzydo · 13/12/2006 13:27

Blimey! Never even thought about rival parties going on. Good thinking MM

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FluffyMummy123 · 13/12/2006 13:27

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paulaplumpbottom · 13/12/2006 13:28

Alternativly you could do an open house on Sunday?

Gingerbear · 13/12/2006 14:25

Harold Bishop

Not the same bloke:

"The Bishop of Southwark is facing a battle to keep his job after he was apparently found in a tired and emotional state in the back of a stranger's car after a Christmas party. "

paulaplumpbottom · 13/12/2006 15:57

Oh I see, sorry I don't watch much Australian television

poinsettydog · 13/12/2006 16:56

Unsociable buggers won't go so you might as well. Apart from lots of miserable men who have been dragged along by women.

CliffRichardSucksEggsinHell · 13/12/2006 17:00

Lovely idea and if I were your neighbour I would definitely go!

I used to go round to new neighbours with a bottle of wine that always broke the ice and was gratefully received. In France we were forever inviting the neighbours over for drinks, it's what they did best and I thought it lovely!

paulaplumpbottom · 13/12/2006 18:07

CliffRichard, I love your name.

MerrilyTooBuzzi · 13/12/2006 18:18

Good idea. Although I would ask on invite to RSVP and add tel no. it might help to get to know names beforehand and also will give you an idea of who might come.

When they call you might get " Hi im XXXX live at No. XX, got the invite me and my XX and 4 DDs plus SIL and MIL along with our Auntie and Uncle and 2 cousins would all love to come!

We are going round to our for a small Xmas party, Ive just had the invite and they only moved in about 2 months ago. I think its nice just to pop in and say hello.

Keep the good brandy at the back of the cupboard!

paulaplumpbottom · 13/12/2006 19:09

Better yet hand deliver them, you might get asked in for coffee, then you won't have complete strangers coming over.

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dizzydo · 14/12/2006 10:03

Thanks for all your replies everyone. I am definitely going ahead. Will take Merrily's advice and put RSVP on then I will know whether anyone's coming. Will let you know how it goes.

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