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So far as I know, the late afternoon/evening option is winning. There is no firm venue yet which is something we should agree soon!
If I remember corectly the SandJs are going to be in Nottingham after lunch, and My family are probably aiming to get to the venue around 4-5pm so we can get some food into the Smivslets before they start to get ratty
As far as I know the intention is to stay in the venue rather than move on (crawl on?).

Sounds like it's very much the family affair!

All sounds good so far.

Reading the above string it sounds like our gathering is going to be a family event. If that's the case are we looking at a venue suitable for children ?

Family event or not It's looking like I should be able to make it

I don't know Nottingham at all but I'm sure that once we decide on a venue and time I can google it.

Certainly a family-friendly event...the Smivslets are under five (which is why we'll not be staying too late).
We shortlisted a few venues near the station, so maybe it is time to make a decision!

Regarding venue I'm happy to go along with the decision of those familiar with Nottingham.

Well, looking at the poll results the majority seems to be up for a 4pm start. That's perfect for me and Mrs Selezen.

Now it's just the WHERE. Trip sounds good, but if people are familiar with pubs closer to the station then they're fine too.

Although I live on the outskirts of Nottingham, I've never been to any of the town-centre pubs so cannot recommend any from experience.
The Trip certainly looks like a good bet, and is children-friendly although I notice they say children are welcome until 7pm which might be a problem, although we would probably have to leave around 8 anyway, so we can probably work around that.
If everyone else is happy, I'd say it is a good choice.

It suits me! I think children would still be allowed in the outside seating after 7 (as long as it's not too late). If not, then it's not too much of a walk elsewhere for a bit.

I'm pretty sure I've seen kiddies there later than 7 in the summer, but always outside. It would be a big hit to those wishing to eat there if kids were all kicked out at tea time...

I've never eaten there myself, so I can't comment on how good the food is. Menu certainly looks good though.

At the moment it's not looking good on the availability of hotels so I might end up driving back home in the evening. We're going to try and get a last minute cheap booking on Friday or Saturday.

I'm happy with Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem if that's the choice (Seems as good as any). I've have a quick look on Google for directions etc and it seems good.

See this link for further info
http://www.triptojerusalem.com/

OK, without any dissentions, that's that sorted. Oolite's Trip to the Trip.

Now. How do we recognise each other?

I'm not carrying a model Cobra around Nottingham, I can tell you that much...

Selezen wrote:

OK, without any dissentions, that's that sorted. Oolite's Trip to the Trip.

Now. How do we recognise each other?

I intend to be there before 4pm.

A successful technique I have used previously is an A4 sheet leaning against the inevitable table menu with an appropriate logo on it. In our case, something like this: I shall print one off and take it with me.

If, after the young ones depart circa 8pm, there remains enough bodies for a pub crawl, I'm up for that too. Or sit and get gently plastered.

Selezen wrote:

How do we recognise each other?

Anyone sending an email to [color=#0000FF] RLM[/color][color=#0000FF]@[/color][color=#0000FF]S-and-J.co.uk [/color] will get an autoresponder message with my Real World™ name and mobile phone number.

(If you do send me an email, bear in mind I will then know your email address.)

If you tell me who you are, I will take a list of names with me on the day.

It is also my intention to take my netbook so I can check emails and this forum for any last minute changes.

I'm easy to recognize normally...you don't get many 6 foot Pumpkins in Notts, but I might confuse you and use my 'Acme Hume-look' holo-emitter, in which case I'll look like

Do we know how many to expect on Saturday.

As far as I can see we have SandJ, Smivs, Selezen and myself (Plus various family members).

Does anyone else plan on coming along ?

Mauiby de Fug wrote:

Nottingham's theoretically possible for me too - a couple of hours train journey from Coventry, and not too expensive with a railcard. Although I have absolutely no idea what may or may not be happening in the future, I'll be keeping an eye on this on the off-chance I might actually be able to turn up!

Let's hope you can.

Billy Pilgrim wrote:

I don't get out that way too much these days

But you're welcome to join us.