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    I was on this today Stew. I hadn't seen that one tho. I'll gather a few together and work out what's best like. We've not done Brum centre so it might just be an idea

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesy12345 View Post
    fair do's...everyone who put NE as a preference was also willing to travel to the midlands, in their second choices....but a couple of the guys who put the midlands as preference are not able to make it to the north east. So is only sensible to choose the location with maximum number of ppl to attend as you said

    If the date ends up as 12th I'll be there, although can't make it on the 28th sadly
    That is the reason the maths worked out that way but the Midlands is probably good for the majority of people

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    what sort of price point are we looking for and do we want Birmingham city centre

    there's this place in the centre https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations...estive-season/
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    I was on this today Stew. I hadn't seen that one tho. I'll gather a few together and work out what's best like. We've not done Brum centre so it might just be an idea
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    Quote Originally Posted by ExternalError View Post
    what sort of price point are we looking for and do we want Birmingham city centre

    there's this place in the centre https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations...estive-season/
    That looks great!

    Not that I'm saying I'd prefer Birmingham to somewhere more north east mind.
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    I'm easy me tbh, & don't know birmingham so anywhere would be new for me, some ideas here though:

    'The Electric Cinema'
    https://www.theelectric.co.uk/
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    http://www.teamworkskarting.com/trac...on/birmingham/

    Gas Street Basin area
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    http://www.gasstreetsocial.co.uk/
    "At the heart of Birmingham, the intersection of several canals provides a beautiful place for a walk, a boat ride or an evening at the restaurants and bars. Don't forget that Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice! This place, once a thriving port area, will enchant you day and night."

    Seems there is some half-decent graffiti in around Digbeth for a backdrop to any group photos (not sure if that is a recent street view shot..!)
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    The 'Jamie's Italians' that I've been to have been pretty good...
    https://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/...ts/birmingham/

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    Right here is where we are at ...

    12th December
    Birmingham

    Those that can make it in the day arrange a time and rendezvous point to take in Birmingham's cultural German Market. Much gluhwein and steiners of beer may be drunk.

    There is now a choice for the evening. We can go tried and tested with the usual hotel/pub combi and book the christmas dinner we usually have. Or we can still go with the same type of hotel but opt for dinner at TGI Fridays (or there is an indian close by).

    Those of you that are interested can you please state your preference on meal
    a) christmas meal
    b) Tgi
    c) indian

    I will be ringing Wednesday to book numbers then will be taking deposits . From Wednesday I will put up the full details etc
    We need a minimum of 8-10 people for this to go ahead.


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    I'm easy if were around snow hill way there's a pretty good gin parlour that's a good drink stop

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    Our preference is
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    Gin & indian fine for me, but TFI or christmas meal also fine

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    Haven't had a decent Indian outside of home for quite a while, I'm up for that!
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    12th December
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    Xmas Market in the day

    Choices

    External Error : Easy and suggestion of Gin Parlour
    Stribo : 1. Indian 2. TGI 3. Christmas dinner
    Jamesy12345: Indian
    Santa : Indian

    Not enough numbers wise yet guys but strongly looking like an Indian.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pinup_gal View Post
    12th December
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    Xmas Market in the day

    Choices

    External Error : Easy and suggestion of Gin Parlour
    Stribo : 1. Indian 2. TGI 3. Christmas dinner
    Jamesy12345: Indian
    Santa : Indian

    Not enough numbers wise yet guys but strongly looking like an Indian.
    Are John and Natalie not coming?

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    Unfortunately the 12th is my Xmas work do at the holiday Inn by the airport but could be tempted into town afterwards if your all still standing


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    If were looking at Indians there's a few good choices in Birmingham city centre from cheap and chearful mansells in digbeth to top end lassans in the jewelry quarter

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    And if anyone wishes to take a look at what the gin parlour has to offer

    http://www.thejekyllandhyde.co.uk/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jamest5r View Post
    Unfortunately the 12th is my Xmas work do at the holiday Inn by the airport but could be tempted into town afterwards if your all still standing
    I don't doubt people will still be around

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    If were looking at Indians there's a few good choices in Birmingham city centre from cheap and chearful mansells in digbeth to top end lassans in the jewelry quarter
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    And if anyone wishes to take a look at what the gin parlour has to offer

    http://www.thejekyllandhyde.co.uk/
    Doubt we'd get in to Lassan's going on past experience. But there are plenty in brum to go to so that shouldn't be an issue.

    Gin Parlour looks ace. I've not had a gin hangover in a long while lol

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    I vote cheap & cheerful

    Are we drinking & sleeping in separate places, I usually find this more cost effective ...meaning meal in hotel can be expensive & not necessarily very good
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    There's a good curry house in Balsall Heath called the Diwan. The foods good and you can park on the office car park (unless they've stopped it) 100 yrs away

    http://diwanbalti-moseley.co.uk//

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    Hotel information

    Premier Inn on Broad Street

    Travel Lodge on Broad Street

    Basically any hotel on Broad Street is going to be your best bet. Check for ones that have parking though There are secure 24 hour car parks if you don't succeed.

    I'm waiting to hear back with some solid details on the food venue but it sounds rather nice!!

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    Guys can we get solid numbers in please

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pinup_gal View Post
    Hotel information

    Premier Inn on Broad Street

    Travel Lodge on Broad Street

    Basically any hotel on Broad Street is going to be your best bet. Check for ones that have parking though There are secure 24 hour car parks if you don't succeed.

    I'm waiting to hear back with some solid details on the food venue but it sounds rather nice!!

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    Guys can we get solid numbers in please
    I'll be there on the evening/stay over but might not make during the day

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