Author Topic: A4A meet? (Read 10973 times)

caroline7758 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 23, 2007, 10:27:56 »

I'm also RHS, if you need to know.

sweet-pea · « **Reply #41 on:** April 23, 2007, 11:34:55 »

If it's the 2nd June, then I'd also be interested in coming along, and I'm an RHS member too. Could you give me an idea of what kind of time frame you were thinking of for the day i.e. when we'd need to get there by, as I would need to figure out how to get there by train etc.

Thanks

SP x

prink13 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 23, 2007, 18:19:34 »

Thanks for all replies, Haven't heard back from Nick yet as to if any of the days suit him better, but so far I think we consist of:
Flossie
Angelshades
Sweet-pea
Caroline7758
Paulines7
OliveOil
Jeannine
Cleo
Grawrc
Multiveg ?
Kitten ?
Dandelion ?
Saddad
Prink13 +OH

Anymore please?

The more the merrier? ;D

Just PM me or add to thread if you want to come

OliveOil · « **Reply #43 on:** April 23, 2007, 20:14:25 »

If anyone needs a lift from train station etc I am Happy to oblige... I am based in Grantham so if you can get here that would be great!

Jeannine · « **Reply #44 on:** April 23, 2007, 20:16:30 »

Probably me!! I always get lost XX Jeannine

dandelion · « **Reply #45 on:** April 23, 2007, 20:18:08 »

I'll probably come too. Which is the nearest train station?

OliveOil · « **Reply #46 on:** April 23, 2007, 20:22:01 »

Jeannine - Hull trains do a brilliant service to grantham station.

Not sure where the nearest station to barnsdale is but its in the middle of bloody knowwhere!

dandelion · « **Reply #47 on:** April 23, 2007, 20:40:42 »

Ah yes, Grantham! I remember now: last February I spent an hour in a waiting room in Grantham station when a train connection to Nottingham was cancelled. Someone later told me that Grantham's only claim to fame is the fact that Thacher was born there... but now I know it's where OliveOil lives ;D! Anyway I can get to Grantham by train and may need a lift.

Jeannine · « **Reply #48 on:** April 23, 2007, 21:30:03 »

Oh I am glad about the trains, I don't go too far without John so I was worried that I will chicken out, this sounds not so bad,if he could drop me at the station here and I get a lift there I feel almost confident!!! I might just make it, The dates are OK for me as it is still our half term at school. It is looking promising XX Jeannine

OliveOil · « **Reply #49 on:** April 23, 2007, 21:51:27 »

OK thats a lift for jeannine and a lift for dandelion - dont wait for an old granny though like Supersprout and Prink13 were... I'm NOT old! Though after digging on my plot i FEEL OLD!

Just let me know when your trains are arriving... and if you book your tickets now you should get a good price.

jeannnie - Hull trains are alot more expensive than the GNER's - but they do get here quicker and in more style - up to you!

OliveOil · « **Reply #50 on:** April 23, 2007, 21:52:38 »

Prink13 - are we doing another seed swap??? Remember last time - we were there for over an hour swapping seeds! LOL... Will really miss Sarah not being with us... but I think she would be thrilled that we are all meeting up at a place she loved! ;D

dandelion · « **Reply #51 on:** April 23, 2007, 22:09:10 »

Thanks OO. Fingers crossed, I hope it will happen on the 2nd June. I can't go on the other dates as we're taking the kids to Disneyland Paris.

prink13 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 23, 2007, 22:13:48 »

Hi All, glad we're all getting excited!

OliveOil - yep I think a seed swap is a great idea, I've got loads of seeds to give away, as I mostly use plug plants these days - who can resist 5p for 5 beetroot plants or 5p for 10 spring onions! -of course another Supersprout recommendation :D

I can probably pick up another person from this direction as well, I'm guessing that Paulines7 will stay with me for a day or so either side of visit anyway, and with my OH coming, I can still fit in one more body from March/Peterborough

And yes OO - I do remember SS and I thinking we were going to meet up with some older lady at Barnsdale last time - we were in for a shock! :o

Any other questions etc. let me know

Kathi

Jeannine · « **Reply #53 on:** April 23, 2007, 22:41:34 »

Well I am an old Granny for sure,maybe you should out a rubber sheet on your car seat.

I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about re trains. Book?? Expensive from Hull??? What is a GNER ?Is a train not a train anymore? Faster than??? And stylish...comimg out of Hull. you have to be pulling my leg now.Is it still British Rail?

Are you lot teasing me?

Don't you just go to the train station with your bags and ask for a ticket to Grantham,don't forget I left the Uk in the seventies.

I am losing my confidence again

SEED SWAP SOUNDS GOOD, can I still get a porter to carry my seed stash!!!!

XX Jeannine

dandelion · « **Reply #54 on:** April 24, 2007, 09:20:19 »

;D ;D British Rail ? What's that???

Return train tickets are generally cheaper if you buy them 14 days in advance. There are lots of different train companies and prices may vary. Peak hour trains may be more expensive. Look here to compare prices:

www.thetrainline.com

OliveOil · « **Reply #55 on:** April 24, 2007, 14:06:54 »

Think i best take the rotovator out the boot to fit us and all our seeds in!

cleo · « **Reply #56 on:** April 24, 2007, 15:21:25 »

From Hull-to Barnsdale.

1-drive-about 3hours?

2-Train-Hull to York-York to Peterborough-Peterborough to Stamford-then a taxi

OliveOil · « **Reply #57 on:** April 24, 2007, 20:32:50 »

Anyone done an autoroute from stamford to barnsdale? Its miles away!

Are you from hull too Cleo?

Hull trains goes straight to Grantham - no changing as its on the main line to London. not sure about GNER though

Jeannine · « **Reply #58 on:** April 24, 2007, 21:13:31 »

Yep, this much I have found out, Hull to Grantham, no changing XX Jeannine

Jeannine · « **Reply #59 on:** April 24, 2007, 21:36:56 »

Travelling on the 2nd June which is off peak

Hull to Grantham leaving at 8.02 arriving Grantham at 9. 42 Direct

Grantham to Hull leaving at 18.34 arriving Hull 20.07. Direct.

Cost is £70 return

If I pay £20 for a rail card which is valid for a year the price drops to £24.

Travelling on the other days the rail card only brings it down to £46.

There are other trains out of Hull on June 2nd but not direct.

June 2nd seems the best option for me then , as some of the business day trains don't stop at Grantham, and as it is very much cheaper it makes it a better option too. Also the train back would have to be much later to get a direct on the other 2 considered days.

So I am now in a waiting mode to see definately which day is the final choice.

If it is June 2nd, I will definately go, but unlikely if it any other date. Sorry but that direct is very important to me,.

XX Jeannine

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