Birmingham meet

[angel~eyes]

Hiya a suggestion as been put forward by a good friend for us to visit the Cathedral

http://www.birminghamcathedral.com/index.asp?idarea=1&idareasub=1

its free has a lot to look at as well as a tour and a tea room

let me know what yu all think thanx Mel x

[ankerdine]

I've lived in Brum all my life. 

The Cathedral idea is a good one. I also would recommend Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The Pre-Raphaelite paintings are well worth viewing. I can go and look at them time and time again. The canal boat trip would be a laugh especially if the weather is fine. It's a pity about the bus trip, that would have been a marvellous idea.

There are several historic spots in Birmingham but rather spread out. I have never been to Soho House, the home of Matthew Boulton, which could be another possibility. "Unfortunately the location does not make it easily accessible to visitors without transport and the area is rather intimidating ...‎" says a reviewer. What a pity! The Jewellery Quarter also is a short distance from the City Centre which could prove difficult. Carl Chinn was on TV earlier this week talking about the Pen Museum located in the Jewellery Quarter, which proved a very interesting topic.

I visited the Records Office in Birmingham Central Library yesterday and do not think they could cope with a large number of enthusiastic genealogists at one time.


However, there are a great number of eating possibilities in the central area. The museum itself has a rather pleasant "Victorian Restaurant".

Don't be down-hearted "Angel-Eyes" something positive will turn up.

Judy

[angel~eyes]

How does it sound if we went to the Catherdral (which is free), then had a cuppa in tea room toddled off to Museum (I will try to book table for lunch then we attempted to get a boat trip?

will do a summer meet and book the bus x

[ankerdine]

I'm with you all the way.

Judy

[cati]

Me and 'Im Indoors will go with the flow, as they say... looking forward to meeting everyone

[jim1]

Did you know you can tour the BBC studios in the Mailbox..just a thought for Archers fans.

jim

[Ann Baker]

Mel

From previous experience. Go for two things one morning with a cuppa and one afternoon with cuppa and lunchspot in  between. Cos when we all get together and get yakking time ticks. And we'll always find a tea room - lol Rootschatters can find a tea room no probs!

Somewhere warm and dry (but with cafe) and interesting is where you need to head. Don't try and do too much in same day - It's not a one off we will come back again!

Best wishes

Ann xxxx

PS remember name badges! and contact nos for those coming so if they can;t come last minute they can get in touch with you and not hold group up - PM with your moby to those coming?

[angel~eyes]

Thanks Ann am completely all at sea with all the hospital stuff. Im going to Brum on  Saturday to see the proximity of Cathedral to Museum ~ cathedral has a coffee shop and then move on to museum it has a victorian resturant so will try and book that or it will be on to a pub lol that takes us to lunch I thought we could catch a boat trip and then end up in a cafe those who dont want to go to any of these places can go get a coffee and meet up later ~ am planning a summer one with open top bus tour will post it soon as weather improves x

questions:
what time do you usually meet?
name badges ~ do I just get a load and complete them as people arrive?
phone numbers ~ can I get these in advance?
Do you usually book a meal for friday night for those staying over?
A very panicky Mel x

[angel~eyes]

on reflection though Im not sure if boat trip will be running this early so shall we say Catheral in morning go for a cuppa the go to lunch either restrunant in museum of pub then look in the museum ~ as a note Im sure these are both free I will email both places in advance then we can find a cafe or pub ~ ooooooooooh so much to think about x