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The Governess
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« on: October 04, 2009, 05:26:28 pm » |
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Hello all, I have a proposition for a meet up for those of you based within travelling distance of Birmingham... Aston Hall is having on if its Candlelit events this year 3-12 Dec: http://www.bmag.org.uk/events?id=382&start=42I have been before, and thoroughly enjoyed it. And as if that recommendation wasn't sufficient, some of the entertainment on at the event will be a display of the gentlemanly art of defence, demonstrated by Himself, alongside Dr When and Mr Mark Vance, Esq. Fencing Master (who some of you may know for having curly hair). As if tha wasn't enough, the German market and craft market will both be on at those times. I'm also waiting to see if there will be a skating rink this year... in any case, I'm sure a jolly Xmas outing could be had by all! (there may need to be some logistics around travelling to and from Aston Hall, but I am sure that can be sorted!) I would propose this outing to be 5 or 6 Dec, ie, the first weekend, as the event finishes on Sat 12 the following weekend, and people may be heading to Oxford for 13/14 Dec for the event on there. So what do people think? Any takers? |
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Wilhelmina Frame
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« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 08:44:22 pm » |
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haha -- being from the US of A I thought you were referring to Birmingham, Alabama which is but a minor drive from me in Atlanta. Alas, it's a bit farther. I would have joined you otherwise!
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Titus Wells
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« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2009, 08:46:33 pm » |
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I'm just down the M5 so could easily get there.
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The Governess
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 09:11:10 pm » |
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ah yes, Miss Frame- sorry about that. Subject line now edited to reflect UK-ness! You're still welcome if you fancy a l o o n g drive (possibly partially submerged).
Mr Wells, happy to have you aboard!
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Miss Groves
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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2009, 10:26:34 pm » |
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it's a certain possible if i stay overnight in brummy and get the train there and back.
Don't know about travelling from the centre to Aston though
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2009, 12:12:44 am » |
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Looks lovely, and it's quite cheap by train... will have to see about he dates though....
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Mister Griffiths
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2009, 12:53:45 am » |
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If the dates tally up with my work rota, it sounds wonderful! I haven't been to Aston Hall for years  |
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2009, 05:08:19 am » |
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ah yes, Miss Frame- sorry about that. Subject line now edited to reflect UK-ness! You're still welcome if you fancy a l o o n g drive (possibly partially submerged).
Mr Wells, happy to have you aboard!
Alas I have not yet begun work on my submarine. The future perhaps! |
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Grumfoss
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2009, 01:10:31 pm » |
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I will speak to the Good lady wife, and see what she says, but it does look very tempting indeed |
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karoshi
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2009, 04:38:47 pm » |
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Aston Hall by candlelight is definately worth seeing, last time I went the enactors were really putting a lot into the event, including staging a story/ swordfight in the middle of the entrance queue  The place itself is worth visitng at any time, some of the rooms are beautiful, especially the floor in the long library. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2009, 05:10:59 pm » |
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Thank you for drawing this to our attention, it sounds splendid. I'll have to check dates but will certainyl try & attend |
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2009, 07:27:15 pm » |
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Oooh, this does indeed look quite glorious! We will have to see if we can make it  |
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2009, 07:52:11 pm » |
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I see no reason whatever why I shouldn't be able to attend. So count me in!
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Honeythorn
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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2009, 10:49:24 pm » |
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I can get to the Xmas market but not Aston Hall. So I could perhaps meet people there if you go to the market afterwards or on another evening.
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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2009, 03:47:44 pm » |
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Hi There,
Sounds interestings. Certainly keep me posted.
As for travel out of the centre of Birmingham, there are busess or taxi's or i guess it may be posible for someone with vehicular transport to swing past somewhere walkable in Birmingham and grab a couple of peeps !
cya,
Lee
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The Governess
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« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2009, 10:17:30 pm » |
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great to see so nanny people interested.
Regarding travel to Aston Hall, the hall is right by Aston Villa football ground, so there are reasonable transport links for those of us sans vehicle... There should be buses, although the Travel West Mids site was having a moment When I tried to check earlier today, so I don't have the bus route yet. There are also 2 train stations, Witton, which is slightly closer, and Aston, both of which are under half a mile.
For those with cars, there is parking on site at Aston Hall.
It may be better to attend the hall fairly early in the evening to allow for travel back- it.s open 6til 9.30, with admissions at timed half hourly intervals. I will try to find out how many per group, etc.
Karoshi, the story/ sword-fight you say in the queue last time was almost certainly Himself, mr Vance, and co, it.s been a regular thing for them for the last few years now. Glad you enjoyed it!
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« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2009, 02:20:17 am » |
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Ah Aston Hall... I went once as a boy, never been since. I would like to go again.
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« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2009, 11:26:32 am » |
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After consultation with the Good lady wife, I have been reminded that on the 6th of December we have a previous engagement where the Coglings will be performing in their annual dance show, so it is with deep regret that we cannot join you.  We hope you all have a splendid time. Grum |
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Mr Bellows
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« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2009, 03:49:06 pm » |
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Registering interest here (abit belated I know). Have we got numbers or date yet ??
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« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2009, 03:57:46 pm » |
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Registering interest here (abit belated I know). Have we got numbers or date yet ??
I think the 5th and/or 6th of December were mentioned. |
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Mr Bellows
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« Reply #20 on: October 15, 2009, 06:43:44 pm » |
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*Reads very first post properly * *slaps head* ah yess..........there it is....ahmm  ...well? which is it to be ? As usual my votes for the saturday (5th) I have to be up at 4.30 monday morning for work you see  |
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The Governess
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« Reply #21 on: October 15, 2009, 09:37:24 pm » |
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saturday 5th sounds ideal to me. I rang the cooking office today to ask about group numbers for the timed entries. The event usually sells out.
My suggestion is:
- meet during saturday afternoon to peruse the German market and any other delights birmingham may be offering (still no word on whether there will be an icerink this year)
- travel to aston hall by bbq or public transport for a 6.30 timed entry. Today there were still 140 tickets left for 6.30. Only 40- ish for 6.00 though.
This means public transport will still be readily avail for a return to the city centre to carouse some more until people need to depart.
Public transport: either a train from new street station to witton, or the no. 7 bus, followed by a short walk. Personally. As someone who regularly has the opportunity to experience the delights of b.ham's bus service, i'd prefer the train.
Tickets for aston hall will need to be bought in advance: £10 adults, £8 children and concessions, eg, students, unemployed, etc, £36 for a family of 2 adults and 3 children.
Sorry, i don't have the capacity to book everyone's tickets, so i suggest that once we agree the time, everyone book their own in short order!
How does this sound so far?
I'll do a proper update with attendance list, booking info, etc, when i can get on line via a computer and not my phone, as scrolling up and down and editing is quite difficult on this beastie, not to mention the sometimes amusing predictive text errors...
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Mr Bellows
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« Reply #22 on: October 16, 2009, 02:43:45 pm » |
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*raises hand* I'm in , (along with the good lady & 2 coglings of course). |
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HathawayBrown
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« Reply #23 on: October 16, 2009, 03:01:23 pm » |
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I would certainly be interested in coming along - It would be great to meet up |
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Hathaway Brown
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Honeythorn
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« Reply #24 on: October 16, 2009, 05:44:44 pm » |
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I can certainly come to the German Market either before or after you all go to the hall. Just say what time and I'll turn up most likely.
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