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Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:12 pm
by not so old
Hi All,
Come and Join the fun :D at Stratford Upon Avon Details below

Final arrangements/details
1.preferably Before 12md Meet up At The recreational car park, Stratford- Try to go to the end area of car park.
The nearest post code is by Ripples cafe CV37 7LS.This is start of car park, Carry on up this road(do not turn left)
2. When Ready we can have tea etc(bring a picnic if req,d) in picnic/playground area (behind car park or by river(in front of car park) or whatever you wish to do
3. Anyone wishing to visit the Butterfly farm can have a guided tour, if we go together and 10 or more people. I will need to book this in advance, so let me know if interested in guided tour of Butterfly Farm, with Beastie handling . around £5 adults £3 children family ticket £16
Otherwise you can visit at your leisure.
4. On your journey home you may like to drop in to The christmas festivities at Bideford, 8 miles away, starting 5pm.- Car parking . Up beyond Fire Station,nearest postcode B50 4QG with footpath to Village centre.
5. In case you go home in other direction,8 mls away, you might like to visit Victorian Market/fair with Santa, at Ragley Hall, Alcester 11am-5pm £6 adults £3 child. Gift for children

Many things to do in Stratford including:-
Riverside Walk veiwing swans, picnic
Floating Resaurant- May be closed for season
.Royal Shakespeare Company is across the footbridge with the famous "Dirty Duck" for refreshments.
There is a Stratford guided Walk 2pm from waterside(outside gates) £5 adults £2 kids
Anne Hathaway Cottage
Many pretty shops and The Teddy bear Museum and so much more.......

Places to eat-
By car park.. Ripples Chinese Resaurant and Bar- Buffet lunch £9.50
outside gates(sheep street) The Big Fish- fish chips sit in or take away
These are nearest but very many more.................

Anyone wishing to camp over the weekend in Stratford.-
Stratford Racecourse Site. or Dodwell Park are the only options at this time of year, but maybe a group could get together and do it! You would have Time to see all of Stratford Then,Do the Night Ghost Walk, Visit Theatre, or just check out the Many Bars :lol: :lol: :lol:

I am sure I have forgotten something, but please contact me if there is any other details required. :)


Whatever the weather we can have a good day with plenty of laughs and most importantly get to know each other. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Any more coming? All are welcome :) :)

:D :D :D :D :D :D
Cheers Anna

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:37 pm
by Muzorewa
We might just be crazy enough to go for this, have to see how Mrs Muz is later in the week :wink:

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:42 pm
by not so old
Hi Muz,
That would be great! :D I hope Mrs Muz is feeling better. Please try and join us :)

Cheers Anna
Muzorewa wrote:We might just be crazy enough to go for this, have to see how Mrs Muz is later in the week :wink:

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:57 pm
by not so old
Hi All,
The fun day Bongoers coming so far :D -Please inform me if missed anyone #-o


Not so Old
Mrs Hoggman
Burwell Bongaliers
Tay
Bongo Louise
Muzorewa- Possibly

Cheers Anna

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:08 pm
by Bulwell Bongoleers
Muzorewa wrote:We might just be crazy enough to go for this, have to see how Mrs Muz is later in the week :wink:
Hi Team Muz

How is Mrs Muz doing? I wont ask what she has been up to as i have seen the result in the pics on the other thread. It would be great if you could make the first midlands meet. We won't hold you to that ice cream, bit cold for that! :lol:
Manda

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:30 pm
by not so old
Hi Muz,
So glad to hear that Mrs Muz is on the mend. It has been a terrible time for her and I sincerely hope she will be well again soon. :)


All the Best Anna and Jimmy

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:38 pm
by hogggman
hi anna,
do you have a favourite tipple............?
just wondered.....
thanks
jamie

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:44 pm
by not so old
hogggman wrote:hi anna,
do you have a favourite tipple............?
just wondered.....
thanks
jamie

Hi Jamie,
You're not bringing a bar are you? :shock: :wink: :lol: :lol:
My favourite tipple is a nice cup of tea :wink:
Look forward to Seeing you Sunday :D :D :D

Cheers Anna

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:54 pm
by technophobe
Great organisation well done!
We would have liked to join you all but are attending the Christening of a niece's second daughter.
May be next time.
have fun :D

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:57 pm
by Bulwell Bongoleers
Shame you cant make it but im sure there be plenty more in 2009.

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:07 pm
by not so old
Bulwell Bongoleers wrote:Shame you cant make it but im sure there be plenty more in 2009.

Sure Will!!! from february on :D :D :D :D :D

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:09 pm
by not so old
technophobe wrote:Great organisation well done!
We would have liked to join you all but are attending the Christening of a niece's second daughter.
May be next time.
have fun :D

So sorry we won't be seeing you, :( but loads next year Eh! :D
Hope you enjoy the Christening :)

Cheers Anna

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:13 pm
by technophobe
And New Year - we are at Looe :D :D :D :D

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:05 pm
by mrs hogggman
hi anna,
i think we`ll give the butterfly farm a miss if you don`t mind?if anyone else doesn`t go in,we can find something else to do,or go for a walk with the dog or something.we should be ok for everything else though.meeting bb at 10-30 locally,so should be there between 11-45 and noon.
thanks
sharon

Re: Stratford-upon-Avon, (Midlands) Day Meet 30th November

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:15 pm
by tay
hi guys,just had a look at the weather forecast for stratford on sunday.overcast and showers so wrap up
warm everyone!