Would you fancy meeting for an East Coast Forum drink?

[DavidofMersea]

We have had them before and they have been a success, how about another meet. Previously we have met at Heybridge Basin and as that is about central on the East Coast, how about another meeting there in a pub one Sunday lunchtime?

 

[matthewriches]

Yes, see how many is likely to come and "book a room". Find a pub with a private lounge and we can eat, drink and chat drivel

We have had them before and they have been a success, how about another meet. Previously we have met at Heybridge Basin and as that is about central on the East Coast, how about another meeting there in a pub one Sunday lunchtime?

 

[Ali-alshira]

Yes, good idea. Suggest a date!

 

[John 32i]

Never been previously and havnt met many forumites but yes I would be up for it if it’s workable!

 

[DavidofMersea]

Yes, it is workable, we have done it before and we can do it again. I suggest any Saturday or Sunday, and I suggest meeting at Heybridge as it is in the middle of the East Coast. I think having a meal might be more difficult to arrange, so lets just stick to drinks, and if any would like to stay on for a meal, so be it.

What do others think?

 

[dolabriform]

I would love the opportunity to put names to faces.

Count me in!

 

[Tomahawk]

And me..

 

[LittleSister]

I like the idea of it, so will be interested to know when/where it is.

Chances of me actually making it there are probably less than 50%, though, I admit.

 

[Javelin]

About 1 1/2 hr drive for us but up for it given a little notice.

 

[PaulRainbow]

I'll try and make it, but is Heybridge really the center of the forums universe ?

 

[Marmalade]

I'm OK with Heybridge (live not too far away) but would have thought somewhere more central might serve better...

Colchester - (not v boaty)
Wivenhoe - boatier but harder to reach etc.
Ipswich - good accessibility but maybe a little north? Maybe not - why not Ipswich?

 

[Tomahawk]

But Colchester is on the railway line... it does have a maritime connection... And as said central..

 

[PaulJ]

Count me in...... Ipswich would suit me best but "have car, will travel"

Paul

 

[Tam Lin]

I'll try and make it, but is Heybridge really the center of the forums universe ?

Absolutely!

 

[Athene V30]

I will try and join in with boaty meets from May. Between now and end of April I am back off to the sunshine ;-)

 

[DavidofMersea]

I'm OK with Heybridge (live not too far away) but would have thought somewhere more central might serve better...

Colchester - (not v boaty)
Wivenhoe - boatier but harder to reach etc.
Ipswich - good accessibility but maybe a little north? Maybe not - why not Ipswich?

These were my thoughts as well. I don't know that Wivenhoe has a big enough pub for many people. As you say, "Ipswich is a little north, which leaves Colchester.

I have a proposal. I suggest the Balkern Gate Table Table (postcode CO49WP) which is right next to the roundabout on Ipswich Road into Colchester junction with the A12.

I suggest a date and time of 11.00am on Saturday 6th January

What do other think?

 

[Tomahawk]

That is miles away from the railway line..


How about the Beefeater Albert next to the ring road and close to the station.. Has a large car park and probably also accessible by bus.. I am thinking of the trip home after a beer... they also do food

Am I allowed to post a link? hoping anyway
http://www.beefeater.co.uk/steak-re...m=directories&utm_campaign=BGAlbertColchester

 

[DavidofMersea]

That is miles away from the railway line..


How about the Beefeater Albert next to the ring road and close to the station.. Has a large car park and probably also accessible by bus.. I am thinking of the trip home after a beer... they also do food

Am I allowed to post a link? hoping anyway
http://www.beefeater.co.uk/steak-re...m=directories&utm_campaign=BGAlbertColchester

Is anybody likely to come by train? The Balkern Gate is more accessible by those coming along the A12, from both north and south.

What do others think?

 

[MoodySabre]

Nice idea but can't make that date - two granddaughters with birthdays on that day and they don't live in the same town so already facing impossible arrangements.

 

[DavidofMersea]

Nice idea but can't make that date - two granddaughters with birthdays on that day and they don't live in the same town so already facing impossible arrangements.

If others are unavailable on that day, we can have another day