jcraf Posted December 9, 2018 Share #1 Posted December 9, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) London Christmas get together around the Paddington Basin and Little Venice The week between Christmas and New Year is that awkward week when the Christmas festivities are behind you, the New Year celebrations are ahead of you, you’ve had enough turkey sandwiches to last till next Christmas and you’re treading water wondering how to avoid torturing your credit cards even further at the January sales. So why not get together with a few like-minded forum members for a few sherbets, wines, or coffees and nibbles, share a giggle or two, talk plenty of nonsense about nothing in particular, and take a relaxing photo-saunter around the Paddington Basin and Little Venice on Saturday 29th December? Farnz and I have planned a leisurely route that should cater for most stages of athletic decline (particularly our own!) with potential stops for refreshment should such a desire beset us or should any of us simply feel the urge for a little sit-down. It would be great to see faces old and new, and of course partners are, as always, most welcome to come along. So if you’re interested in joining us then please post so below to give an idea of numbers. We’ve chosen a leisurely rendezvous at 11 am at the Mad Bishop and Bear pub on Paddington station to avoid those travelling some distance having to get up before the witching hour to join us. The Mad Bishop and Bear is upstairs at the Hilton end of the station, past the buffer stops, in the big, glassed-off bit. If you’d like to swap numbers in case something delays you etc then please PM your number to Pete or me. The details: Saturday 29th December 11 am The Mad Bishop and Bear London Paddington station. Best wishes John 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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farnz Posted December 9, 2018 Share #2 Posted December 9, 2018 I'm looking forward to it!😃 Pete. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted December 9, 2018 Share #3 Posted December 9, 2018 Sounds good. See you there. Ritsuko will come too. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted December 12, 2018 Share #4 Posted December 12, 2018 Possible, but won't know until nearer the date. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrycym Posted December 12, 2018 Share #5 Posted December 12, 2018 I can come too 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted December 18, 2018 Share #6 Posted December 18, 2018 Wish I was in London to be with you guys .... really loved Little Venice and taking pics there .. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted December 18, 2018 Share #7 Posted December 18, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would have loved to join you but Christmas arrangements prevent! I attended Paddington Tech in the late 70s and spent many lunchtimes walking round Little Venice. It would have been a great trip down memory lane! Hope you have fun 👍🎄 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted December 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Gibbo said: I would have loved to join you but Christmas arrangements prevent! I attended Paddington Tech in the late 70s and spent many lunchtimes walking round Little Venice. It would have been a great trip down memory lane! Hope you have fun 👍🎄 Thanks David. You and Lynn will be missed. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted December 18, 2018 Share #9 Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) Yeah, that's a great idea so please count Eileen and I in; providing of course the trains are running between Huntingdon and Kings Cross/St Pancras on the 29th. Cheers, Tom Edited December 18, 2018 by lanetomlane 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) Season's greeting to everyone! Looking forward to our London meet on the 29th, as per the details in post #1. So far we have: Pete John & Sonia Ivor & Elaine Dan & Ritsuko Graham (?) Terry Tom and Eileen It looks like the London Underground is due to be running normally on the day. It seems there is some disruption to National Rail services in and out of Paddington itself (and probably elsewhere) , and the DLR, TfL Rail and London Overground are partially closed. The TfL website will keep you updated on status and planned closures: https://tfl.gov.uk/ The National Rail website is also useful: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ All are welcome to come along. Just confirm your attendance by posting here, or via pm to me or Pete, so we know who is coming (helps before we move off from the initial meeting point), although we will probably be there for at least an hour before we move off. Best wishes, John. Edited December 26, 2018 by jcraf 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted December 27, 2018 Share #11 Posted December 27, 2018 Sorry chaps, won't make it after all. Look forward to the photos that will appear from this gathering though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 27, 2018 Share #12 Posted December 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Graham (G4FUJ) said: Sorry chaps, won't make it after all. Look forward to the photos that will appear from this gathering though That's a shame, Graham, but I look forward to meeting you at a future forum meet. Pete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted December 27, 2018 Share #13 Posted December 27, 2018 Hi all I hope to join you on Saturday. It's been a long time no see. Bob. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 27, 2018 Share #14 Posted December 27, 2018 That's great news, Bob! It will be really good to see you again and the best of luck with train services from St Neots. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted December 27, 2018 4 hours ago, farnz said: That's a shame, Graham, but I look forward to meeting you at a future forum meet. Pete. Yes, sorry about that Graham. Next time hopefully. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrycym Posted December 27, 2018 Share #16 Posted December 27, 2018 I'll see you too Bob. I presume the tubes will be running? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted December 27, 2018 Just now, terrycym said: I'll see you too Bob. I presume the tubes will be running? Terry, please see post No10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted December 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, farnz said: That's great news, Bob! It will be really good to see you again and the best of luck with train services from St Neots. Pete. +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 27, 2018 Share #19 Posted December 27, 2018 Just now, terrycym said: I presume the tubes will be running? Yes, Terry, normal Saturday service on the London Underground and London Overground networks with no planned works according to Transport for London. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrycym Posted December 27, 2018 Share #20 Posted December 27, 2018 Thanks for that, should be fine then! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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