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theno23 · 14/01/12, 14:08

Anyone interested?

The main celebration in Trafalgar Sq. is on the 29th of Jan I understand.

- Steve

***farnz*** · 15/01/12, 20:02

Steve,

I'm interested. If it helps, in the past we've used the Chandos as a meeting venue for CNY and other meets because of its convenience, reasonable food, acceptable 'refreshments' and it enables members to pop in and out as the mood and weather takes them. (Of course it doesn't mean we'd necessarily have to do the same this year.

)

Pete.

theno23 · 15/01/12, 20:31

Sounds like a good idea. I know the Chandos.

Any idea what's a good time? I've been a couple of years ago, but don't remember the details.

- Steve

***farnz*** · 15/01/12, 21:50

Ooh, I'd have thought lunchtime or early afternoon so people can shoot the dragons in the morning, stop for a bite and a natter and there'd still be time for some photos afterwards.

What do others think?

Pete.

gravastar · 17/01/12, 16:05

I'm interested, Year of the Dragon. Some establishments are giving free cocktails to the dragons. ... drunken cavorting dragons

.

The Chen Brothers who hold the Guinness World Record for the highest pole jump in the flying lion dance should be performing in Trafalgar Square.

Due to redevelopment work I think the firework display is in Trafalgar Square (not Leicester Square as in previous years) at 17:40.

Bob.

gabriel · 18/01/12, 18:20

Location for Chandois please

gravastar · 18/01/12, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabriel

Location for Chandois please

29 St. Martins Lane, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4ER

It's on the corner of B404 / St.Martin's Place / William IV Street. See here: link.

Bob.

***farnz*** · 18/01/12, 18:54

The Chandos.

Pete.

Edit: SNAP!!

***farnz*** · 22/01/12, 10:47

Fortunately tube engineering works in London will be light on Sunday with only the Piccadilly, District, Overground, Waterloo & City, DLR, and Bakerloo lines affected. (I would add a weblink but I did this last time and confused everyone because I hadn't noticed that it's a date-relative link; so it would be correct today but viewed tomorrow it would show Monday 30th's disruptions.

The information's available from the TfL site under Live Travel News>Tube,DLR Overround tab.)

Has a notional time and place been set yet ... ?

Pete.

theno23 · 22/01/12, 13:01

No time set yet, midday at the Chandos?

I'm happy to do a bit of coordination, but even more happy for someone else to do it

- Steve

DanBachmann · 22/01/12, 22:36

I'll be around and pop into the Chandos a few minutes past noon to say hello. Hopefully I can find everyone - the group as it can get quite busy. Shall we designate a corner upstairs for easy meeting? Upstairs can also accomodate a larger group without having to spread across multiple booths.

theno23 · 23/01/12, 12:40

I'm happy to circulate my mobile number closer to the time, so people can find us.

theno23 · 28/01/12, 19:06

OK, I'm about to send people contact details, so shout if you want to go and haven't said anything yet.

- Steve

PS - just to make it easier to see, meeting place is The Chandos at 12:00 (midday).

Tim B · 28/01/12, 23:19

My movements are still a little uncertain, which is why I haven't previously said anything, but I am hoping to be there.

Tim

gravastar · 28/01/12, 23:37

I'm all set to join you, but will "default" to bringing a C***n.

Bob.

theno23 · 29/01/12, 02:10

I'm glad you had the discression to star that out

***farnz*** · 29/01/12, 02:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by theno23

I'm glad you had the discression to star that out

What - "Chinaman"?

Pete.

DanBachmann · 30/01/12, 00:19

A fine little meeting - the perfect reason to come in from the cold for refreshment. Does anyone have a few favourite shots to share?

theno23 · 30/01/12, 10:33

Don't think I got any interesting shots (not processed the card yet), but had fun talking to everyone.

robnath · 30/01/12, 20:13

Nice to meet up with you all...

As for photo's...very slim pickings I'm afraid. China Town was heaving...absolutely no chance for a novice like me!!

At least the card didn't fail...although I almost wish it did.

Rob


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14/01/12, 14:08	#1 (permalink)
theno23 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/09 Posts: 216	Chinese New Year in London? Anyone interested? The main celebration in Trafalgar Sq. is on the 29th of Jan I understand. - Steve

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*farnz* Sponsoring Member Join Date: 28/02/06 Location: London Posts: 10,339	Re: Chinese New Year in London? Steve, I'm interested. If it helps, in the past we've used the Chandos as a meeting venue for CNY and other meets because of its convenience, reasonable food, acceptable 'refreshments' and it enables members to pop in and out as the mood and weather takes them. (Of course it doesn't mean we'd necessarily have to do the same this year.) Pete. __________________ Eur. Ing. Pete F@rnsworth Live and let live. My tea is brewed in Russell's Teapot.

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theno23 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/09 Posts: 216	Re: Chinese New Year in London? Sounds like a good idea. I know the Chandos. Any idea what's a good time? I've been a couple of years ago, but don't remember the details. - Steve

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*farnz* Sponsoring Member Join Date: 28/02/06 Location: London Posts: 10,339	Re: Chinese New Year in London? Ooh, I'd have thought lunchtime or early afternoon so people can shoot the dragons in the morning, stop for a bite and a natter and there'd still be time for some photos afterwards. What do others think? Pete. __________________ Eur. Ing. Pete F@rnsworth Live and let live. My tea is brewed in Russell's Teapot.

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gravastar Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 11/02/04 Location: Near Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,445	Re: Chinese New Year in London? I'm interested, Year of the Dragon. Some establishments are giving free cocktails to the dragons. ... drunken cavorting dragons . The Chen Brothers who hold the Guinness World Record for the highest pole jump in the flying lion dance should be performing in Trafalgar Square. Due to redevelopment work I think the firework display is in Trafalgar Square (not Leicester Square as in previous years) at 17:40. Bob.

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gabriel Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 03/06/03 Location: London Posts: 143	Re: Chinese New Year in London? Location for Chandois please

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*farnz* Sponsoring Member Join Date: 28/02/06 Location: London Posts: 10,339	Re: Chinese New Year in London? The Chandos. Pete. Edit: SNAP!! __________________ Eur. Ing. Pete F@rnsworth Live and let live. My tea is brewed in Russell's Teapot.

22/01/12, 10:47	#9 (permalink)
*farnz* Sponsoring Member Join Date: 28/02/06 Location: London Posts: 10,339	Re: Chinese New Year in London? Fortunately tube engineering works in London will be light on Sunday with only the Piccadilly, District, Overground, Waterloo & City, DLR, and Bakerloo lines affected. (I would add a weblink but I did this last time and confused everyone because I hadn't noticed that it's a date-relative link; so it would be correct today but viewed tomorrow it would show Monday 30th's disruptions. The information's available from the TfL site under Live Travel News>Tube,DLR Overround tab.) Has a notional time and place been set yet ... ? Pete. __________________ Eur. Ing. Pete F@rnsworth Live and let live. My tea is brewed in Russell's Teapot.

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theno23 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/09 Posts: 216	Re: Chinese New Year in London? No time set yet, midday at the Chandos? I'm happy to do a bit of coordination, but even more happy for someone else to do it - Steve

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DanBachmann Benutzer Join Date: 06/07/11 Location: London Posts: 58	Re: Chinese New Year in London? I'll be around and pop into the Chandos a few minutes past noon to say hello. Hopefully I can find everyone - the group as it can get quite busy. Shall we designate a corner upstairs for easy meeting? Upstairs can also accomodate a larger group without having to spread across multiple booths. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/danbach...7627433919348/

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theno23 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/09 Posts: 216	Re: Chinese New Year in London? I'm happy to circulate my mobile number closer to the time, so people can find us.

28/01/12, 19:06	#13 (permalink)
theno23 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/09 Posts: 216	Re: Chinese New Year in London? OK, I'm about to send people contact details, so shout if you want to go and haven't said anything yet. - Steve PS - just to make it easier to see, meeting place is The Chandos at 12:00 (midday). Last edited by theno23; 28/01/12 at 19:10.

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gravastar Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 11/02/04 Location: Near Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,445	Re: Chinese New Year in London? I'm all set to join you, but will "default" to bringing a C**n. Bob. Last edited by gravastar; 28/01/12 at 23:40.*

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DanBachmann Benutzer Join Date: 06/07/11 Location: London Posts: 58	Re: Chinese New Year in London? A fine little meeting - the perfect reason to come in from the cold for refreshment. Does anyone have a few favourite shots to share? __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/danbach...7627433919348/ Last edited by DanBachmann; 30/01/12 at 00:35.

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theno23 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/09 Posts: 216	Re: Chinese New Year in London? Don't think I got any interesting shots (not processed the card yet), but had fun talking to everyone.

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robnath Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 06/06/10 Posts: 20	Re: Chinese New Year in London? Nice to meet up with you all... As for photo's...very slim pickings I'm afraid. China Town was heaving...absolutely no chance for a novice like me!! At least the card didn't fail...although I almost wish it did. Rob

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