Ship of Fools: MancsMeet? May Day Bank holiday w/e

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

My employers are kindly sending me to Manchester at the end of April. Fortunately, they've told me to book a return ticket [Razz]

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My plans aren't yet fully formed, but I expect to be open to offers from the evening of Fri 29th until the afternoon of the BH Mon 2nd if someone would care to organise a meet or two.

I can't bring chilli [Mad]

, but I can supply Rosa Mystica [Axe murder]

at a discount if ordered in advance (see sig).

Posted by LeRoc (# 3216) on :

I'd be more than willing to come up to Manchester, but it's unlikely that I'll be in the UK around that time.

Posted by Jack o' the Green (# 11091) on :

I should be free that weekend.

Posted by balaam (# 4543) on :

I work for a bank, so bank holidays are always free days [Smile]

I should be able to make it through the Pennines. I expect LRP will be with me.

Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on :

I'm free on the 30th (daytime) so long as puppy can come too [Smile]

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

<Bumpity, bump>

Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :

I was hoping to come and play, but I've been told I'm helping at a May Fayre on the Saturday (30 April) which is going to wipe out Saturday and probably part of Sunday. I am not best pleased.

(The same organising hand has also deemed me non-essential at a trip to see Stomp, which I'd quite like to see, after telling me to keep that weekend free. So I didn't book to go to Oxford Folk Weekend, and the accommodation I was hoping to use is no longer available. Colour me even less amused.)

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

We're now two weeks away from this weekend, so if we can find a time that's convenient and local Shipmates can recommend a venue, we're on. My times are still fairly flexible as per the OP.

I've not visited Manchester before, so would also be glad of suggestions for must-visit places. I'm likely to be based in Sale, but public transport looks plentiful.

Posted by LRP (# 5013) on :

Sat or Mon should be okay plenty of trains for Balaam and myself to catch. There are a few Manx shipmates who should be able to make recommendations of things to do if they are available. If not we can make a few of our own suggestions but coming from theme other side of the pennies we only know parts of Manchester.

Posted by mark_in_manchester (# 15978) on :

Thanks Q for the prod. I'm in a slightly tight situation regarding childcare; I wouldn't want folks to organise a date with me in mind and then not be able to come. So far it looks like the evenings of the BH weekend are free, so I hope to join you all, but I'll have to pull out if I end up looking after the kids.

Posted by mark_in_manchester (# 15978) on :

Tried to edit, but too late - so just to add:

If it ends up being a daytime thing then I'll have a go at getting away for a bit; I'll have to see.

Things to do in and around Manchester - science museum, Styal Mill, walk the canals through the city (perhaps avoid the bit under Pic. station unless you're a hard nut or you like cottaging and the smell of p*ss [Smile]

) - what kind of things do you like? Manchester art gallery, Whitworth a.g., Salford City a.g. are all good - personally I'm less keen on the Lowry centre which is a shame as I love Lowry and used to enjoy going to see the pics when they were at the Salford city place.

The city had industry before I got here ('89) and for most of my time here it had post-industrial decay, which I liked. Now it seems to have a lot of new hotels, bars and estate agents - people must find something to come and look at!

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

So - Saturday, then? Daytime suits Boogie + dog.

Posted by LRP (# 5013) on :

Saturday's okay suggest meeting up about 2 any suggestions where can come earlier if preferred.

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

I already have a lunch time meet, so perhaps a bit later?

Posted by LRP (# 5013) on :

Okay how about 3pm or 4

Posted by LRP (# 5013) on :

We will be coming into Manchester Piccadilly.Manchester Victoria is closed.just let us know if you still want to meet.

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

Yes, certainly still want to meet. Will PM with phone number

Posted by LRP (# 5013) on :

Okay just in case anyone else decides to join us. Meet at Piccadilly Gardens Tourist information about 3.30 3.45 today.

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

We'll be there!

Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on :

Sorry I missed it [Frown]

Posted by The Scrumpmeister (# 5638) on :

We're still in Manchester if you want to join us, Boogie. [Smile]

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

Lovely mini-meet with lovely people. Extractor fan ... [Roll Eyes]

Posted by LRP (# 5013) on :

Yes lovely to meet up with you both.

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

... and m_in_m and I managed to arrange to meet up today, on my way back to the station

Posted by The Scrumpmeister (# 5638) on :

I had a really lovely time. Good to catch up.

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