After my efforts (?) to arrange a Wiltshire meet, Malcolm Linham, AGWR and myself were talking on Wednesday about a potential meeting in Bath of members from the Bath/Bristol area. I'm not saying I will arrange it (hopefully the other 2 will run with it!) but I'm just testing the water. Anyone interested, please add your names.

Michelle

Excellent idea - Sue (Orson) and I both work in Bath so we'd certainly be happy to meet up

Alan

...I concur.....

One of the suggestions that we discussed on Wednesday was that this location would need to be within walking distance of a railway station, and also served food.
So if anyone can suggest a suitable venue then I might just take this on. ( All the pubs I use are in the country)

Wendy and I are going to Bath tomorrow, so we might give it a bit of a recce.

Malcolm

Malcolm

We know the pubs in Bath and would suggest 'The Crystal Palace'. It's close to the station, in Abbey Green (just below the Abbey and near M & S). Food is quite good.

Would most people want to meet on a week day or weekend?

Sue

For me a weekday as I'm taken up with cricket at weekends. Friday night would be good.

Michelle

Does anyone stilll think this is a good idea and like to pursue it?

Is there anyone else who would like to meet up somewhere in Bath?

Sue

Sue,

I apologise for not replying earlier, in my view the Crystal Palace on a Friday night is not a good idea, if the plan was to talk about the Great War.
This is a city centre pub and is normaly full of students and very noisey, although it may have have changed.

As the criteria was within walking distance of a railway station, I am thinking more of the Widcombe area.

Malcolm

I have only just seen this thread. I would be up for a beer in either Bath or Bristol.

Regards,
AGWR

I would be interested in a weekday - Friday is a good day for me. However day to day developments at work could mean a last minute unable to attend situation. I am not available at weekends.

I am TT but happy to meet at a pub with good food. Alternatively there is also 'The Ocean Pearl' chinese (all you can eat buffet) in the Podium.

Dave

OK, shall we try and fix a date? Friday seems best - Sue and I should be OK for most in the next month or so except the 29th May. Once we have a date, we can sort out a meeting place in Bath.

Any other Bath/Bristol pals interested? I believe we have a Bristol based Mod.....

Alan

Friday nights are best for me and I'd still be interested.

Michelle

Friday nights are fine by me.

Malcolm

How about Friday, 22nd May somewhere in Bath?

Regards,
AGWR

22nd May is good for us - OK for you Malcolm, Michelle and Dave? Anyone else in the area?

What sort of time would we be thinking of? Both Sue and I work in Bath so can meet up anytime from 5.30 or so onwards.

Regarding venue, agreed, the Crystal Palace is probably not a good idea. Widcombe is certainly very close to the railway station, and I think parking should be not too much of a problem around there either. Is there a particular pub you are thinking of, Malcolm? The White Hart and Ring of Bells do very good food - not sure whether they would need to be booked though.

Alan

Alan

Friday 22nd May is OK by us.
I was'nt thinking of any particular pub, from memory the Ring of Bells is quite small and I am sure we would need to book.

Malcolm

Who's that then?

Sounds like a great idea, but bear in mind, IIRC, Bath has a funny parking regime.... unless they've changed it in the last few years. Then again, I may turn up on the bike, so there'll be no worries

Some people are thinking of coming by rail, hence 'The ring of bells'.

If a table was to be reserved it would be good to have an idea of numbers, so lets lay our cards on the table, so to speak. Who would be there for 5.30 or who would prefer a later time?

Sue

Shall we say the White Hart from 5:30 onwards?

Regards,
AGWR

I'd have to be there a bit later.... after 7-8pm. I don't get in from work 'til gone 5.

Speaking for the both of us, that's fine.

How many more for The White Hart, 5.30 onwards?

Sue

Oops

Les and I posting at the same time.......

I suggest a revised time then so people working in Bristol or working late can make it.

How many could make it to 'The White Hart' from 7 onwards?

Alan and I can but we would need an idea of numbers as 'The White Hart' will have to have a table booked.

Sue

I'd prefer 7 onwards, where is the White Hart? I'll be turning up with the bald bloke btw.................

Michelle

Michelle

How well do you know Bath?

Sue

Michelle - here is a map of the White Hart. If you're driving, you should be able to find somewhere on Prior Park Road or Widcombe Hill. If you're on the train, use the footbridge over the river (not marked on the map). Come out of the station, walk immediately right until you come to the tunnel under the railway line. This leads to the footbridge - go over it, then over the pedestrian crossings. Turn left, head along Claverton St and you're there

Alan

Thanks Alan
We will be taking the train so we can both enjoy a beer.

Michelle

The parking there is OK too. It's outside the "normal" area of Bath city centre and many of the side roads are residential. Incidentally just up the road from there is a small churchyard with an unmarked VC grave (just a little useless info for you all )

Alan

7.00 pm is fine by me. I will be brining Wendy as well.

Malcolm

Hi all

We will book a table for eight people at 'The White Hart' for 7 pm. At present those eight are Alan and myself, Michelle and partner, Malcolm and Wendy, Les and Andrew.

Should anyone get there early the table will be booked under the name of 'Alan'.

Look forward to meeting you all there. Anyone else who is in the area is welcome to join us.

Sue

Argh, I will be in Bath that week-end for the start of the Bath Festival, but will be going to the Pavilion in North Parade. Oh well.

We might be a bit late as no 1 son has his 6th form leavers ball that night but all being well will be there.

Michelle

Bu$$er - I am on a night shift on Fri otherwise would have made it.

What a great evening - thanks folks. Hope everyone got home safely!?! It was good to catch up with a few "old faces" and finally to put faces to names. We'll have to do it again soon!!

Agreed - good to meet everybody. Hopefully we'll be able to get together again at the Martin Middlebrook talk on 17th June

Alan

A very enjoyable evening, good company, good food. Hope everyone got home safe and sound.

Michelle and the bald bloke

Alan thank you for making the arrangements, great evening and more than willing to give it another go.

Malcolm and Wendy

A thoroughly enjoyable evening. Many thanks to Alan and Sue for sorting out the venue.

Regards,
AGWR

By the way folks... the pics I took on my phone didn't come out quite good enough to be posted There's always next time

Pleased to hear that Les!
Michelle