marvinc

I'm a veggie too

I couldn't make the first one but just thinking I am a fair bit away from where you all met last time but fairly rural with plenty of space, you'd be welcome to meet at ours (I can't see us selling the damn house before then) we are between March and Wisbech.......... have a look it's probably an hour from where you all last met??

Oz Rascal

Yes I know there are at least one set of toilets which aren't more than 300m from the main picnic area.

I just think the picnic will work better as we can all just sort ourselves out and no-one has to take on the role of chef - which I know I wouldn't want to do, I'd be worried I was missing out on the gossip!!

Iwannabethere

The AA says Wisbech is 1hr 45 min from MK. Wouldn't want to travel any further than that with a 3 year old. Would possibly need to start earlier too as I would need to leave by 2 if travelling that far.

Could we not picnic at Wyboston somewhere or even slightly further east?

hawkwind

Coming from Stevenage, Wisbech is a bit of a trek. I often visit my parents up in King's Lynn and that is a good drive itself.

If none of the places already suggested work, how about a meet up in one of the parks in Cambridge??

I'm sure there must be one there that would provide the needs for all.... (Have to look into it though and perhaps this might be better as a last resort???)

Emberton Park sounds quite good. (Not been there myself tho)

Rick

Oz Rascal

Hey Rick,

Just noticed your signature - congrats on passing your skills assessment and submitting your visa app last week!! Now the waiting really begins...

I like the Cambridge park as an alternative, I think the benefit of Emberton would be that we can all drive right into the park and just hang out by the cars / near the park.

See you soon.

Colin

natalieml

ok, so i'll look into Emberton Park, otherwise there is the big park in St Neots that has ducks to feed, row boats to play on, a skate park and a couple of kiddies play area (one for younger and one for older kids). It's in the town we met in last time too so we know most people can get there?

I def like the sound of a picnic as the only place I found for a BBQ was in Peterborough which is a bit further for most of you.

Let me know which all of you prefer, Emberton or St Neots and we'll go with the majority vote. I agree that if we're having a picnic we should probably arrive on the earlier side so suggested time would be 11am, what do you think?

x

Iwannabethere

11 is great for me. Happy with Emberton or St Neots (or Cambridge at a push).

What will be Plan B in case of rain (not a pessimist - honest!!! )?

hawkwind

Cheers Colin,

I'm glad its all up to the officials now. (No more stat decs to write and docs to certify... Woo-hoo )

Emberton did sound good because of that and it would probably have more space than an alternative in Cambridge.

See you at the meet.

Rick

hawkwind

Natalie,

Either Emberton or St Neots is OK for me.

Just tell me where and when and what to bring (foodwise).....

Rick

SW3105

There is Ferry Meadows in Peterborough, another option for a picnic - it's pretty much half way between Wisbech and St Neots .. I think!

I'll check with Rob, but I'm sure that we'll be available for the 19th! Would be lovely to see everyone again.

How is everyone getting on by the way? Rob has nearly finished his RPL/CBOK and is soon going to send it away for assessement ... We've been so mega busy with work and holiday, haven't had a huge amount of time to devote to this ... we need to sort out priorities!

graham7

Hi guys,

Everything seems to have gone mighty quiet, are we still on for the 19th ?

I think the summer could be on hold awaiting our picnic !

Oz Rascal

We're still planning on being there. Natalie won't let us down, she'll be sorting it out as we speak...

Colin

Iwannabethere

Have we decided on a venue yet?

Oz Rascal

I thought we were going to Emberton Park?

Natalie - are you about to give us an update on the organisation??

Colin x

natalieml

ok guys, just got back from my hols so excuse the quite'ness!

Let me know who's def up for a picnic on the 19th July and whether your preference would be St Neots Park or Emberton and we'll go with a majority vote!

I'll start off the proceedings....

Natalie - Yes (Preference = St Neots)
Ben - No

Also any suggestions for a theme welcome