THE EVENT- Who's going to stay over??

[The Cornet King]

Now Roger has kindly given us all of the details for the event, Children in Need (a fabulous event i hope we can all make it too! :D ) is anybody going to stay over Friday night and make a social of it??

If so, how about we get an idea of the numbers who want to and then we try and organise accomodation for all of us???? Does anybody know the area or possible accomodation??

Anyway would be good if we could get a rough gist of how many people would consider staying over. :D

[Roger Thorne]

A sticky it is!

:wink:

[The Cornet King]

:D Cheers Roger. Your a good 'un! :D

[Euph-Bari]

i'd consider!

[bigmamabadger]

I'd quite like to stay over, but it depends how late we finish. I really can't get trashed since I got a concert the very next night!
If we can get a block booking somewhere in the centre of Brum I'd love to stay with y'all but I may leave you to your carousing and just laugh at you at breakfast time... :twisted:
BMB

[The Cornet King]

If we can get a block booking somewhere in the centre of Brum I'd love to stay with y'all
BMB

Yeh i reckon a block booking would be the best way forward, so we can all nurse our hangovers together! :lol:
Anybody have any other ideas??

[leisa]

if anyone can find anywhere cheap im there!!!!! poor poor student :cry: :cry:

[Big Twigge]

I want to stay over and have a vodka (just the one mind)

[Kari Anson]

Well it all depends if I was picked really. If I was I would be there and socialise and would consider staying over but if I'm surplus to requirements I'd leave you lot to party as I'd attend my own band rehearsal.

[Roger Thorne]

Well it all depends if I was picked really. If I was I would be there and socialise and would consider staying over but if I'm surplus to requirements I'd leave you lot to party as I'd attend my own band rehearsal.
What Band Rehearsal!! :lol: :lol: - Everyone who's put there name down to attend is playing.
We still need a Soprano Cornet though!!!

:wink:

[The Cornet King]

We still need a Soprano Cornet though!!!

:wink:

Time to draw straws! :D :wink:

[Euph-Bari]

oh so everyone who puts thier name down is playin or has there just been enough people put it down to fill the seats

[Roger Thorne]

oh so everyone who puts thier name down is playin
That was the general idea!

:?

[Roger Thorne]

Cheap hotels in Birmingham from £30 upwards

http://www.uk-hotel-accommodation.co.uk/England/West_Midlands/Birmingham/index.cfm

Expensive Hotels!

http://www.travel-hotels-europe.com/search/index.php?request=result&Country=UK&CityCode=&STATE=&PostCode=&Town=birmingham&site=travel-hotels-england.co.uk&minPrice=&maxPrice=&minRating=&maxRating=&distance=&limit=&orderBy=

Guest Houses:

http://www.birmingham101.com/101guesthouses.html

:wink:

[JessopSmythe]

I want to stay over and have a vodka (just the one bottle mind)

[Euph-Bari]

oh so everyone who puts thier name down is playin
That was the general idea!

:?

sorry just thaught u said there was only so many people they could accomidate or am i just making that up?

never mind

[Roger Thorne]

sorry just thaught u said there was only so many people they could accomidate or am i just making that up?
The BBC have been told that we are bringing approximately 50 musicians. I think we have 48. So a couple of Soprano Cornets would probably seal it!

:wink:

[Euph-Bari]

Come On Sop Players!

[neiltwist]

I think sparkly was supposed to be looking, but I'll get in touch (while she's lost her internet!) and find out.

[lynchie]

I'll stay over as long as I have the cash available.

[manx_yessir]

I'll stay! The Cornet King has promised me beer for giving him a lift there! :lol:
If anyone else wants a lift from Leeds/West Yorkshire area then P.M. me :D

[Di B]

I won't be stopping over unfortunatly, but I can assist those that don't know Brum! I would suggest getting a hotel on Broad Street (same place as Symphony Hall) as this is the main 'pub run' in Birmingham packed with pubs and loads of night life, is a 10-15 minute walk (or 5 min taxi) from station.

The best budget hotel I know is some sort of sleep inn/comfort inn/something like that where rooms are around £40 a night - you might be able to get family rooms?

All I know, is the hotel is linked directly with Old Orleans, probably the only quiet pub on Broad Street! There is also secure parking behind the pub/in front of the hotel for those driving down in Mercs!

Have spent many a happy morning coming out of that place with a hangover :wink:

[Kari Anson]

We still need a Soprano Cornet though!!!

:wink:

Time to draw straws! :D :wink:

Well Steve will play Sop is you need one and haven't got one. If he's wanted let us know and we can arrange the necessary childcare.

[leisa]

I'll stay over as long as I have the cash available.

hmmmmm would you go back to manc if you didnt have the cash im having problems gettin there and back......so if anyones goin in a car there and back and has room for little me.......??

[The Cornet King]

I'll stay! The Cornet King has promised me beer for giving him a lift there! :lol:


Hey Andrew, you'd better not be one of these serious heavyweight drinkers!!! Otherwise i'd better apply for another student loan now :lol: :evil:

On the other hand, thats what a student loan is for (beer, lots and lots of beer :D :D )mmmmmm........
They'd better have some decent Ale down in those parts!! :D

[neiltwist]

I'll stay over as long as I have the cash available.

hmmmmm would you go back to manc if you didnt have the cash im having problems gettin there and back......so if anyones goin in a car there and back and has room for little me.......??

the train is only a tenner !

[leisa]

I'll stay over as long as I have the cash available.

hmmmmm would you go back to manc if you didnt have the cash im having problems gettin there and back......so if anyones goin in a car there and back and has room for little me.......??

the train is only a tenner !

a tenner where from!!!!! my mothers tryin to destroy me!!!! she told me it was 30 quid!!

[Keppler]

I am staying over! It's a long swim back otherwise..

[neiltwist]

I'll stay over as long as I have the cash available.

hmmmmm would you go back to manc if you didnt have the cash im having problems gettin there and back......so if anyones goin in a car there and back and has room for little me.......??

the train is only a tenner !

a tenner where from!!!!! my mothers tryin to destroy me!!!! she told me it was 30 quid!!

right, I'll contact sparkly and you tonight, and you can see each other at band, but you can get a single for £4.50 or something from piccadilly, and it goes through stockport.

[lynchie]

not sure how late you'd be able to get a train back... if I get the car to go down, I'll definitely be staying over, as I plan to be in no state to drive! Can you not stay till the saturday then?

[geordiecolin]

I think i'll be staying over, money permitting.

which is nice

[dave jake]

Don t know :dunno

[sparkling_quavers]

I am staying over and Leisa the train is less than a tenner you just need to drink less to save money! haha!

[Keppler]

or get someone to buy it for you...

either is good...

[lynchie]

need to drink less

It's an interesting theory... but I think I'll leave it to someone else to try it out!

[cornetgirl]

I'll be staying over too - who's gonna organise the hotel then - and don't volunteer me cos I'm snowed under with work!!!

Rach x

[The Cornet King]

I'll be staying over too - who's gonna organise the hotel then - and don't volunteer me cos I'm snowed under with work!!!

Rach x

Congratulations for Volunteering Rachel :lol: :lol:

Not sure yet. We need to investigate prices and try get a group booking!
The cheaper the better, more money for beer :guiness :guiness

[neiltwist]

I'll be staying over too - who's gonna organise the hotel then - and don't volunteer me cos I'm snowed under with work!!!

Rach x

Congratulations for Volunteering Rachel :lol: :lol:

Not sure yet. We need to investigate prices and try get a group booking!
The cheaper the better, more money for beer :guiness :guiness

it's already being done!

[dyl]

I'm gutted that I can't stay over - we have a contest the day after, and I'm already missing a rehearsal to come to CIN so can't push it to miss the contest as well! Will be staying for a couple of shandys though!

[bigmamabadger]

Gor blimey the social engineering is going to be complex for this one. Who gets to sleep with whom, and why.
Obviously it'll be cheaper for everyone if people share, also where are we going to find a hotel with 48 free bedrooms all on one night.
If I end up sharing with anyone who snores/farts/sleepwalks there will be unpleasantness which is why I'm NOT volunteering to share with Jessop-Smythe. :x
Like I said, I'm probably going to be a bit of a lightweight so will happily share with another lightweight. :oops:

I'll be picking up the Manc. train in Crewe probably, so can meet up with Mancs if you let me know what train you're on? (Feel a song coming on....)
BMB

[neiltwist]

Gor blimey the social engineering is going to be complex for this one. Who gets to sleep with whom, and why.
Obviously it'll be cheaper for everyone if people share, also where are we going to find a hotel with 48 free bedrooms all on one night.
If I end up sharing with anyone who snores/farts/sleepwalks there will be unpleasantness which is why I'm NOT volunteering to share with Jessop-Smythe. :x
Like I said, I'm probably going to be a bit of a lightweight so will happily share with another lightweight. :oops:

I'll be picking up the Manc. train in Crewe probably, so can meet up with Mancs if you let me know what train you're on? (Feel a song coming on....)
BMB

well the train is the one that gets in at 11.58 (or it would have been £20.00 dearer each!)

[neiltwist]

I'll be staying over too - who's gonna organise the hotel then - and don't volunteer me cos I'm snowed under with work!!!

Rach x

Congratulations for Volunteering Rachel :lol: :lol:

Not sure yet. We need to investigate prices and try get a group booking!
The cheaper the better, more money for beer :guiness :guiness

it's already being done!

ps, not everyone is staying over, and it will be up to yourself to book, but we'll find a deal and/or the cheapest hotel

[leisa]

Gor blimey the social engineering is going to be complex for this one. Who gets to sleep with whom, and why.
Obviously it'll be cheaper for everyone if people share, also where are we going to find a hotel with 48 free bedrooms all on one night.
If I end up sharing with anyone who snores/farts/sleepwalks there will be unpleasantness which is why I'm NOT volunteering to share with Jessop-Smythe. :x
Like I said, I'm probably going to be a bit of a lightweight so will happily share with another lightweight. :oops:

I'll be picking up the Manc. train in Crewe probably, so can meet up with Mancs if you let me know what train you're on? (Feel a song coming on....)
BMB

well the train is the one that gets in at 11.58 (or it would have been £20.00 dearer each!)

have we booked these tickets yet neil? im excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[neiltwist]

Gor blimey the social engineering is going to be complex for this one. Who gets to sleep with whom, and why.
Obviously it'll be cheaper for everyone if people share, also where are we going to find a hotel with 48 free bedrooms all on one night.
If I end up sharing with anyone who snores/farts/sleepwalks there will be unpleasantness which is why I'm NOT volunteering to share with Jessop-Smythe. :x
Like I said, I'm probably going to be a bit of a lightweight so will happily share with another lightweight. :oops:

I'll be picking up the Manc. train in Crewe probably, so can meet up with Mancs if you let me know what train you're on? (Feel a song coming on....)
BMB

well the train is the one that gets in at 11.58 (or it would have been £20.00 dearer each!)

have we booked these tickets yet neil? im excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes the tickets are booked! will be picking them up tomorrow!

[lynchie]

what time does your train leave manchester? I'll probably try and get the same one.

[neiltwist]

what time does your train leave manchester? I'll probably try and get the same one.

leaves piccadilly at 10:17, arrives at new street at 11.59

[lynchie]

sorted.

[Jo Elson]

Just out of curiosity is anyone going home on the train on the friday night?

[picju96]

Me

[Jo Elson]

Thats good. I didn't want to have to find my way to the station by myself.

[bigmamabadger]

ps, not everyone is staying over, and it will be up to yourself to book, but we'll find a deal and/or the cheapest hotel

I assume you'll tell us where to book this deal at some point? :lol:
I have visions of sleeping on New Street Station, and beleive me, I've done that before and it ain't fun... :cry:
BMB

[bigmamabadger]

My train gets in at 12:06, can't connect with the Manc train. What say everyone who gets into New Street meets up in the station pub (used to be above the platforms before you went out through the ticket barriers) 11:45 - 12:15 ish?
Then we can either all walk to the Mailbox or organise outselves a load of taxis.
8) BMB

[neiltwist]

ps, not everyone is staying over, and it will be up to yourself to book, but we'll find a deal and/or the cheapest hotel

I assume you'll tell us where to book this deal at some point? :lol:
I have visions of sleeping on New Street Station, and beleive me, I've done that before and it ain't fun... :cry:
BMB

with a it of luck i'll be posting some info today, obviously I'll try to find the cheapest hotel, but is anyone interested in any dearer hotels? (personally i'll be going for the cheapest!)

keep an eye out, it'll be in a new thread.

[geordiecolin]

My train gets in at 12:06, can't connect with the Manc train. What say everyone who gets into New Street meets up in the station pub (used to be above the platforms before you went out through the ticket barriers) 11:45 - 12:15 ish?
Then we can either all walk to the Mailbox or organise outselves a load of taxis.
8) BMB

Sounds good to me....... (My train gets in @ 11, getting there an hour early saved me about a tenner!)

[neiltwist]

what about dropping stuff off at hotels etc? shouldn't be too far from the station, but it depends what time we're meeting for the rehearsal.


ps, not taxing to mailbox!

[neiltwist]

My train gets in at 12:06, can't connect with the Manc train. What say everyone who gets into New Street meets up in the station pub (used to be above the platforms before you went out through the ticket barriers) 11:45 - 12:15 ish?
Then we can either all walk to the Mailbox or organise outselves a load of taxis.
8) BMB

Sounds good to me....... (My train gets in @ 11, getting there an hour early saved me about a tenner!)

but will you spend that tenner in the pub before we get there?

[geordiecolin]

No i'll doubt i'll have a tenner to spend!!

[leisa]

No i'll doubt i'll have a tenner to spend!!

join the club!! :shock:

[geordiecolin]

No i'll doubt i'll have a tenner to spend!!

join the club!! :shock:

Join? I'm a founder-member!!!

[leisa]

No i'll doubt i'll have a tenner to spend!!

join the club!! :shock:

Join? I'm a founder-member!!!

as am i!

[TheMusicMan]

Us too... :)

[timbloke]

Unfortunately i can't stay over, does anyone know what time the fesitivities will be likely to end? or at least what time we'll be needed until?

[JessopSmythe]

Anybody looking for a room mate? I'm bringing a guest drummer up and he doesnt really want to fork out for a single room if he can avoid it.

[bigmamabadger]

Anybody looking for a room mate? I'm bringing a guest drummer up and he doesnt really want to fork out for a single room if he can avoid it.

Wo ist der Katzensack? Warum kommt er nicht? Arbeitet er in seinem Signalkasten?
Gross Mutter Dachs

[JessopSmythe]

Mae'n Bagpuss yn gwaith yn y rheilffordd.

[TheMusicMan]

come along now siblings, english pls... :):)

[Big Twigge]

Are we going to have a tMP watching the rugby final the morning after children in need session? All up bright and early for some serious rugby watching!

[Keppler]

you're on..

[The Cornet King]

I'm sure everyone will be up for a few pints over the rugby the following morning! :lol:

Kick off is 9am, so meet in the pub at 8, up at 7?? :D :lol: :lol:

[Euph-Bari]

I'm sure everyone will be up for a few pints over the rugby the following morning! :lol:

Kick off is 9am, so meet in the pub at 8, up at 7?? :D :lol: :lol:

thats just crazy talk!

[manx_yessir]

I'm sure everyone will be up for a few pints over the rugby the following morning! :lol:

Kick off is 9am, so meet in the pub at 8, up at 7?? :D :lol: :lol:

thats just crazy talk!

Yeah, crazy talk.....we're leavin for home at 7.30am :roll: :twisted: :wink:

mwahahaha :twisted:

[Euph-Bari]

:lol: :lol: :lol: i'm glad your joking m8 :P

[lynchie]

so.... any news on hotels?

[Steve]

Although I'm not going I think this will be helpful to you all. We used this place after the Open and it was cheap with a decent breakfast. I think it was all cold stuff but I honestly dont remember, just remember it didnt come back up. We went to the one on Lionel Street.

http://www.hiexpress.co.uk/function/west_midlands.html?_IATAno=99501920&WT.au.ad=#

Its the Holiday Inn Express, has loads of rooms, the receptionist girl was great (didnt mind our drunkenness and even knocked the dodgy movies off the bill cos we couldnt operate the tv in our room). Its a £4 cab from Broad Street as well. I think it was £25 a person in our room for 4 and there is a discount if you book on-line.

Happy Camping everyone.

[dave jake]

I m definately stopping now, fancy a session , need to know where everyone is stopping so I can get booked up. Dont wanna have a hotel to myself 8) 8)

[dave jake]

I could always sleep in my gig bag, there ll be room for three more :D

[bigmamabadger]

Mae'n Bagpuss yn gwaith yn y rheilffordd.

Mine Bagpuss goeth forth on rails?! :shock:
So what is the Welsh for Bagpuss, eh? :twisted:
BMB

[Roger Thorne]

Anybody looking for a room mate? I'm bringing a guest drummer up and he doesnt really want to fork out for a single room if he can avoid it.
Any offers for this one . . . . .

:wink:

[neiltwist]

see the other thread...

http://themouthpiece.com/viewtopic.php?p=47896#47896

[lynchie]

I'm still lookin for a roommate if anyone's stuck with a whole double room to themselves...