The TIPF Big Day Out 2017

[FUJI]

I was in Stratford again on Saturday.....look at my recent posts and you will see what opportunities arise if you seek them out.

We met up with Trevor the market manager and cheerful chappie again, he even treated us both to an ice cream, in exchange for pictures of him at work......you are sure if a warm welcome on the market, seek him out and mention the two guys from Kenilworth who shot his portraits.

FUJI

[Korky]

It's all looking good for our day in Stratford, Fooj. Should be a real belter.

For anyone not aware, you'll find details at the top of this thread. Everybody is welcome to join us for the day and I'm sure that the more of us there are, the merrier it will be.

Just a thought....... Could you north easterners do a car share to keep costs down?

Korky

[CanonChrissy]

Remember last years debacle for me? Train broke down about 20 mins from setting off  and we were stuck forever then got towed bavk....Dare I risk it again?

[Ryewolf]

Yes, go on dare.....It can't happen again can it???????????

[Korky]

You wouldn't be the token woman, Chrissy, if that's a concern. Polly is coming along.

Go on, you know it makes sense!

Korky 

[Clicker]

  I think this area of central England, apart from Stratford on Avon's obvious tourist attractions, is one of Britain's best kept secrets.. I'm moved here near Worcester 23 years ago and think it is just a great place to live with so much within easy access.. Really looking forward to the get together ... I was going to do a reconnaissance  in a few weeks  but it look looks like Fuji has done a great job sussing out venues ..

Does anyone think we need to book somewhere  to eat  as there may be a fair number in the party

.  I've never used the park and ride  ... But I do know parking can be difficult in the town in summer. Is there an under  cover  depot  at the park and ride place Fooj? Do we know who is definitely going yet...? Is anyone staying ?  .....and when do we order our truffles Chrissy?

[CanonChrissy]

Is there decent cycling in Stratford?

[CanonChrissy]

Clarification required....stradford or stradford on Avon? 

[CanonChrissy]

Him indoors is thinking of coming. Where are you guys staying overnight?

[Denis]

A two hour, 129 mile trip either way for me.....just up the garden path, so up and back for me and me own bed to come home too

[Clicker]

  Stradford. ??? It's Stratford on Avon  Chrissie... William Shakespeare country.... ... ...  Not sure about cycling routes in the area ... But pedestrians are often a nightmare  in the town from a cyclists  point of view at that time of year ... It's usually heaving with Japanese and American tourists...

[CanonChrissy]

My poor spelling......sorry. I was thinking more in countensile around the city

[Ryewolf]

I'm staying at the Travelodge for Fri and Sat night. No idea about the cycling part though....

[Clicker]

The Bancroft Canal Basin seems to have some decent cycle rides along thhe tow paths  and there is a carpark at Swans nest lane with Bancroft gardens and Canal Basin nearby . Parking is £8 up to 12 hours  .Less , depending on the length of stay .. .

https://www.stratford.gov.uk/transport/swans-nest-lane.cfm

The Fourteas is a place we could meet  The Fourteas, 24 Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EF

http://thefourteas.co.uk/menus/food/

 Just a couple of suggestions ... I 'll check it out  in the next few weeks if people think it might be suitable ...

[Korky]

The Fourteas looks a great place to meet and do the handshakes etc. I'm happy with that.

10.00 am might be a good time.

Korky

[FUJI]

The ....Fourteas ....eh!

I shall be the one wearing an Evacuee label and carrying a Gas Mask........?

FUJI

[Korky]

Just thought I'd give this a bump as there are less than six weeks to go.

Korky

[Clicker]

Thanks Korks ...

If we  get a definite  list of  how many are coming ... I can book in advance for tables  for lunch or the all day breakfast at whatever time people think otherwise we will probably have difficulty getting seated  together which would  defeat the object of meeting  really....

It might be nice to meet there initially for a cuppa and come back after a few  hours at 2pm   or 3pm  to settle for a relaxing lunch and chat .. maybe  after  the lunch time rush. What d'ya think gang?

[Ryewolf]

If this is the final list, then it's 8 - no BP I see though....

Phil, Clicker, FUJI, Denis, Korky, Ryewolf, David, Chrissy

[CanonChrissy]

I'm still unsure at this stage

[Clicker]

Any more of you  thinking about it? I know Kev said he might be working ... It;s not imperative to  know exactly   so last minute deciders are welcome   to turn up .. but I will book in a week or so  for a late lunch  say 2pm... if that;s ok with everyone ....

[Clicker]

Aw Come on Chrissy...

[FUJI]

My good lady has just given me a newspaper advertisement for Coast. and Country Hotels....amongst the places is Stratford Upon Avon at very competitive prices for half board from now until the end of June.

The Charlecote Pheasant is the hotel, its in a beautiful village just outside the town..... Charlecote House/Estate is very close by, it is where the young Shakespeare was done for poaching. I know the hotel very well, I have done craft and other events there.

The phone number for on the advert is....0844 499 5640.....then Quote NML7 19C

Or look the company up on .......       www.coastandcountryhotels.com 

FUJI

[Ryewolf]

3 Weeks and 1 day t go, I'm getting quite excited about it all, it doesn't seem like almost a year since the last TIPF Big Day Out, with the now imfamous Leather Sniffing Strap Incident, no doubt Korky will regale us all with the delights of the smell of leather against skin.... And BP will be on hand to show us all the details....

I, for one, I really looking forward to meeting everyone again in person and everyine else who didn't quite make it for lasts years Big Day Out and everyone who's joining us for this Big Day Out.

Long Live, the TIPF Big Day Out,,.

[FUJI]

It seems as I might need to acquire some kind of spray to deter Korky from getting over excited about the solid leather ....FIG  camera strap....I won via BP recently .....or...should I allow him occasional sniffs to keep him happy?

Dont forget that the Market Manager is a dead keen photographer and is wanting to welcome you all, so if you are in town very early in the Saturday morning pop along to dig him out...he is quite a character and very Welsh.

I am hoping that Denis will remember his offer if a lift?   There is a bus service from a Kenilworth, but a year ago, they altered all the routes, so what used to be a 40 minute journey can take almost an hour and a half......Grrrrrr!

FUJI