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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 10:21 #18907
nezza
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102 posts 		My next two subject of research is Glasgow and Edinburgh....... however I seem to have my own debate on this matter as in whether I should be researching both or only one of them as they are both very much so close together and also in same part of Scotland what do others think about this.

Many Thanks In Advance
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 17:14 #18940
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480 posts 		Edinburgh and Glasgow are 50 miles apart.

Nottingham and Leicester are 28 miles apart.

Perhaps one of those should be excluded?
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 18:14 #18942
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3630 posts 		i would say glasgow and edingburgh are both accessable by the same trains (selected EC and XC services) and ditto for nottingham and leicester
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 18:24 #18948
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102 posts 		now you see my point......... the reason i say Glasgow and Edinburgh is for sheer fact that I can near confirm both places will have many places but i am not certain the same will be said for others such as Nottingham and Leicester
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 18:44 #18955
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My next two subject of research is Glasgow and Edinburgh....... however I seem to have my own debate on this matter as in whether I should be researching both or only one of them as they are both very much so close together and also in same part of Scotland what do others think about this.

Many Thanks In Advance
Since you've asked me what I think: As someone born in Edinburgh the idea that it's the "same part of Scotland" as that other place comes as a bit of a shock! Think Yorkshire and Lancashire and add some and you get the idea! :evil:

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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 18:45 #18956
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480 posts 		Sorry, I just think it's bizarre that because they are in the same region that we should discuss only researching one or the other. Manchester and Liverpool will both have "many places" and "accessable by the same trains" (in this case Virgin, TPX and Northern) and are closer together (34 miles) but are included in the research list without question. Should we choose between them?
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 18:52 #18958
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6285 posts 		Glasgow and Edinburgh are completely different cities and should be considered as such.

I've moved the Wiki text to its own subpage and tidied it up. What I have noticed is that although there have been suggestions of which cities to visit, there are no suggestions of actual pubs which is a major factor. Remember that such a venue has to feed and water 40-50 people, with at least half of those seated.

I've also taken the liberty of including my earlier comments which appear to have been overlooked.
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 21:03 #18964
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1803 posts 		Nezza,

I note a number of your posts in the thread talking about locations, venues and curry houses mention about "good pubs" and "good curry houses" - can I ask do you actually know for definite they are good, perhaps because you've been there yourself, or because you've read online reviews of them, or what?
Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for.
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 21:17 #18973
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102 posts 		" said:
Glasgow and Edinburgh are completely different cities and should be considered as such.

I've moved the Wiki text to its own subpage and tidied it up. What I have noticed is that although there have been suggestions of which cities to visit, there are no suggestions of actual pubs which is a major factor. Remember that such a venue has to feed and water 40-50 people, with at least half of those seated.

I've also taken the liberty of including my earlier comments which appear to have been overlooked.
As previously stated i had done head scratching service research at current although more in depth research is due to start very shortly
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 21:18 #18974
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102 posts 		" said:
Nezza,

I note a number of your posts in the thread talking about locations, venues and curry houses mention about "good pubs" and "good curry houses" - can I ask do you actually know for definite they are good, perhaps because you've been there yourself, or because you've read online reviews of them, or what?
I have ready reviews or have had comments given to me
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 21:41 #18986
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1803 posts 		" said:
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Nezza,

I note a number of your posts in the thread talking about locations, venues and curry houses mention about "good pubs" and "good curry houses" - can I ask do you actually know for definite they are good, perhaps because you've been there yourself, or because you've read online reviews of them, or what?
I have ready reviews or have had comments given to me
I'd be very wary about recommending venues based on [online?] reviews - it is all too easy for a venue to write all the positive reviews themselves to up their rating and get customers in then provide poor service.
Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for.
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 21:45 #18989
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102 posts 		" said:
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Nezza,

I note a number of your posts in the thread talking about locations, venues and curry houses mention about "good pubs" and "good curry houses" - can I ask do you actually know for definite they are good, perhaps because you've been there yourself, or because you've read online reviews of them, or what?
I have ready reviews or have had comments given to me
I'd be very wary about recommending venues based on [online?] reviews - it is all too easy for a venue to write all the positive reviews themselves to up their rating and get customers in then provide poor service.
I use loyal services that have always found to be very good when I have ever required them
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2012 Meets 02/08/2011 at 21:48 #18991
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102 posts 		ALSO

Wish to point out that as i have had repeated on more than one occasion all research at current is just to scratch the surface a full survey will be done in due course and in which will comply in getting all the required details.

As research is part of the requirements in my day to day role this is proving to be a very nice little task to be done and being done in the same way.

As always many thanks for all the suggestions

Keep them popping up

Neil
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2012 Meets 04/08/2011 at 03:26 #19065
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11 posts 		If there isn't going to be a London meet in 2012, then perhaps whatever replaces it should still be *fairly* close to it (e.g not Edinburgh - not that I've got anything against that as an additional meet). Fair enough that South of London could be a pain, getting across it at the weekends would involve London Underground for pretty much everyone, adding a fair amount of time. But places slightly to the North or West of it should be looked at (Peterborough? - although I understand one has already been had here previously) - even York as that's very easy to get to for many people.
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A fair few of the locations listed don't really fulfil that requirement. Travelling time from all corners of the UK (and airports for some SimSiggers) should be taken into account.

For example, Guildford is really only for those in the South East and the West (via Reading), and is a bit useless for those much further North whereas Birmingham is good for transport links to all over the country. By this logic, I consider Southampton to be an insane option. I don't think it's fair to pick a location that would limit the number of attendees due to travelling distance, time and cost.

Ironically I thought Birmingham might be a pain, but it turns out it's actually fairly easy and not much more expensive than Derby.. I could even go via London and up the WCML if needs be, although that would cost a little more.
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I think what the term meant by South being missed is except for London nothing is done where as other areas seem to have it all.. or at least that is my interrelation to it.
It does seem to be very midlands based, although there's a few places fairly easy to get to from most places that helps.[/quote]
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But for those who dont live near or on a main route ECML or WCML we have to change trains sometimes several times to get there, for me Wakefield was 2 changes, London was direct and Derby will be 2/3 changes.. I am not sure direct trains should be one of the conditions if its to be a fair choice for all those going.
I live on the ECML and I'd have to change 3/possibly 4 times just to get to Derby.. so it's not necessarily any easier for those of us who do.
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2012 Meets 04/08/2011 at 04:47 #19066
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Ironically I thought Birmingham might be a pain, but it turns out it's actually fairly easy and not much more expensive than Derby.. I could even go via London and up the WCML if needs be, although that would cost a little more.
Try Chiltern it's really cheep.

Peter
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2012 Meets 04/08/2011 at 08:58 #19077
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102 posts 		" said:
If there isn't going to be a London meet in 2012, then perhaps whatever replaces it should still be *fairly* close to it (e.g not Edinburgh - not that I've got anything against that as an additional meet).
Erm without being harsh i saying this but have you not realized what is going on in London in July 2012.

In fact in a recent conversation with Alan and Karl we have since discovered that a lot off areas in July are going to be troublesome.

Maybe the meet should be brought forwards or hate to say it only 2 meets next year
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2012 Meets 04/08/2011 at 10:06 #19080
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390 posts 		I don't wish to put the cat amongst the pigeons, but why not move the July meet to June, just for next year? :evil:

That way we can still "do" London as usual.
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2012 Meets 04/08/2011 at 11:53 #19084
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102 posts 		" said:
I don't wish to put the cat amongst the pigeons, but why not move the July meet to June, just for next year? :evil:

That way we can still "do" London as usual.
I have to agree here
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2012 Meets 04/08/2011 at 11:55 #19085
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102 posts 		officer dibble wrote:
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I don't wish to put the cat amongst the pigeons, but why not move the July meet to June, just for next year?

That way we can still "do" London as usual.
hence why i suggested

nezza wrote
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Maybe the meet should be brought forwards
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2012 Meets 04/08/2011 at 12:43 #19089
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390 posts 		" said:
officer dibble wrote:
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I don't wish to put the cat amongst the pigeons, but why not move the July meet to June, just for next year?

That way we can still "do" London as usual.
hence why i suggested

nezza wrote
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Maybe the meet should be brought forwards
Great minds think alike! :woohoo:
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2012 Meets 04/08/2011 at 12:47 #19090
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11 posts 		" said:
Try Chiltern it's really cheep.

Peter
Just checked, advance tickets are indeed extremely cheap! Cheers for that Peter! Definitely up for a meet anywhere on the Chiltern route now :P
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Erm without being harsh i saying this but have you not realized what is going on in London in July 2012.

In fact in a recent conversation with Alan and Karl we have since discovered that a lot off areas in July are going to be troublesome.

Maybe the meet should be brought forwards or hate to say it only 2 meets next year
Yes lol, I am indeed aware of what is going on.. However, not everywhere within a 200-mile radius will be rammed full of tourists But, I agree it would probably just be easier to bring it forward if finding an alternative is going to be a problem.
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2012 Meets 06/08/2011 at 23:02 #19190
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18 posts 		Just set the dates asap... it would help some people :-P
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2012 Meets 07/08/2011 at 00:17 #19193
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1803 posts 		" said:
Just set the dates asap... it would help some people :-P
Puro,

If you take a look at the Wiki, then click on the "Meets" link, then click on the "November 2011 The Brunswick Inn, Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU" link you'll find that the date is shown

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Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
B) :cheer: :woohoo:

Hope this helps.
Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for.
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2012 Meets 07/08/2011 at 07:35 #19194
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480 posts 		Just a stab in the dark...but given that the thread is about meets in 2012 and that the link is regarding a meet in 2011 it may not be particularly helpful. :huh:
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2012 Meets 08/08/2011 at 01:49 #19220
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18 posts 		My holidays are booked early in each year...
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