Hi All,
Choptop and I are trying to get the wheels (yes, they're the right offset, staggered fit, no spacers required, fitted with good tyres before anyone asks) in motion for a national Christmas (there - I said it, I said the 'C' word) meet and forum get-to-gether.
Details are a little lite at the moment as we would need to have a greater understanding of numbers involved before looking to book venues for a meal etc. Appreciate the clock is ticking though.
But, what we do have so far is a date and location (as in city).
When: Saturday 7th December
Where: Birmingham. Previous similar events have been held here as it's centrally located for (almost) everyone and has good access to the road and rail networks.
Initial thoughts are; we meet at a bar or restaurant on Broad Street for a forum Xmas meal and social event and then spill out onto Broad Street taking advantage of it's numerous establishments offering entertainment of a differing variety
There are many hotels on or within easy reach of Broad Street and plenty of parking available in NCP style car parks and/or at the hotels themselves.
A quick search of a few of the hotels returns a variety of rates and availability for the 7th, I've given an idea below of what's been found so far. If you do find anything better/different/more suitable/cheaper, please let everyone else know.
Copthorne Hotel, Paradise Circus £89
Thistle City Centre, £67
Jury's Inn, Broad Street £81
Travelodge Broad Street £72
IBIS Birmingham £65
Ramada Birmingham £76
Menzies Birmingham Hagley Rd £66
The famous German Christmas Market will also be running at this time and is also located on Broad Street, so you/we can have a good look around here either on the Saturday before the meal or on Sunday as and when you surface.
This is a forum event, open to all. Not just a regional meet, hence the reason we though a central location would be best. Any further suggestions and/or recommendations are welcomed (such as hotels and restaurants etc).
So, who'd be up for this then? Can we start a list? (Please also indicate any +1's to give an indication on numbers).
1. Choptop
2. 14N
3. Ekona +1
4. Ph 7
5. BrummieStormer +1