Birmingham meet

[jim1]

here you go.

[angel~eyes]

Jim you are a star x

[angel~eyes]

Hi everyone,

 I have just got back from a very long, exhausting trek around Birmingham which I dragged my 12 year old along with me We went over to look at the Cathedral (St. Philips) and to be honest it really wasnt the place to be meeting up as rather small although well worth a visit if you are arriving on Friday and wish for something to do ~ its a lovley, peaceful place and there is a very small fairtrade cafe (£1 for 2 coffee and biscuits)

So, to plan E lol

we went off over to the Art Gallery and museum which is a straight rd from New Street station and I must say we were both very impressed it is a lovely, calm atmostsphere and theres a lovely Edwardian cafe ~ not quite right for lunch, but very clean and very nice if a little on the pricey side ~ perfect to drop into for a cuppa x they house a wide variety of artifacts I don't think we will get round in the time allocated, but something for everyone. The main gallery is located on the first floor (2 flights of stairs) - there is a lift but I failed to locate it - at the top of these stairs is the mens loos and the ladies is in the corner of the gift shop (very easy to miss as I did twice lol ) the ladies were very clean I didnt get chance to look at the mens so we will take for granted they ok

We then toddled off down Broad Street to Brindley place

[angel~eyes]

this took us between 10 - 15 minutes but we didn't stop to look at the sites we took a steady walk along the canals and found the Malt House who have pencilled us in for 1 pm I have to ring in around half an hour to confirm the booking its pencilled in for 30 people please could everyone who is coming along pm me so I can do the following:

a) work out correct numbers
b) give you my phone number
c) find out who needs a badge making (which is possibly going to to be a sticker cos Im scared of pins )
d) for anything I have missed out

there is also a boat trip available along the canal I did not book this as I thought those who wanted to go will go at their own leisure


Thanx Mel x

ps will post full itinary later tonite x

[angel~eyes]

Final Itinary for Saturday 20th February 2010

Meeting at 10.15am at Birmingham museum and Art Gallery (I will be there from 10 am in front Foyer in case of early arrivals)

Address for Museum and Art Gallery ~ Chamberlain Square

I will remain in front Foyer till 10.30 am all late arrivals can contact me or you should be able to find group easily in the museum (I'm wondering if we should start with a cuppa for those travelling if so we will be in the cafe by 10.30 am)

Then we can stay in Gallery till 12.00 pm for those less energetic or just wanting to chat the cafe is located just past the gift shop

If we get seperated we will meet between 12.00 pm and 12.15 pm in the main foyer

The table is booked for 1pm at the Malt House along the canal off Brindley Place and the manageress has confirmed booking under the name Cash for 30 people she tells me they will be busy and a smaller menu as a sports event at NIA but still plenty of vareity I managed to "lift" a menu while I was there earlier lol x

[mazi]

Heck, that means I'll have to leave home before seven ...

Its about 50 mins drive to Hereford, and I'll have to leave time to park ...

hHi lydart, and parking at hereford station will cost you an arm and three legs £7 I believe, mind in town its £3-£4 and 10mins walk away.
Oh I forgot to say hello and welcome back
Mazi's oh

[mazi]

 

Hi lydart, is abergavenny any easier?
leave 8-00 change hereford 15 mins wait, arrive new st 10-11.
semms to be trains back afternoon early evening ok. eg leave 17-12 arrive a'y 19=28

from "national rail enquiries" fare looks to be £18-80 return
Mazi oh

[Lydart]

Abergavenny is nearer, but very little parking, and I dont want to risk not being able to find any on street parking ... son lives in Hereford, about 10 mins walk from station, and I can park at his !   (For free !)

[crystal lady]

I've more or less sorted out the 'getting there' bit, OH is dropping me off at Lichfield so I can catch the train into New Street station.  I hope its easy to find the Art Gallery as OH normally navigates me around Birmingham - this will be my first 'solo' outing 

Now for the return journey - what time is everyone thinking of heading home, just so I can sort what time train to catch and arrange for OH to pick me up.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Crystal