Post Christmas Party 2008 - Concorde & LaserQuest

[Darren Wheeler]

Originally posted by Neil
It looks cold and dangerous, can't we just go shopping to the Trafford Centre instead[:I]

Sounds just like a certain place on the Humber - name escapes me for a minute..... [}:)]

Originally posted by RichardMannion
Accomodation Options:

These 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments have been highly recommended, and do look rather swish. More room than your average hotel room and in a good location too.

At Expedia or Direct

For Friday and Saturday Night
1 bed (non-flex), its 150
1-bed (flex), its 166
2-bed (non-flex), its 250
2-bed (flexible) its 268

For just Saturday Night
1 bed - 84 (flexible) (80 at Expedia for non-flex)
2 bed - 144 (flexible) (134 at Expedia for non-flex)

...interesting, for a two bedroom apt booking direct now offers up a cheaper flex rate than non-flex, ie. (per night) 170 for adv purchase and 126 for flex..weird?

I think the flex rate is there to show that you are flexible on your dates and that the dates/accommodation you've booked may be subject to change and it's reflected on the price tag. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Originally posted by Neil
But what about shopping??? I can't go to Manchester and not shop[:0]

Tis simple (ish), you move out of Hull and start a new life in Manchester.[:p]

One good thing is that you won't get a load of abuse heading towards you then over where you live.

[Decker]

Mrs D has indicated that we might be able to make it after all. Naturally contingent on such complexities as where in the world I am etc... so provisional for us.

Originally posted by Decker
Mrs D has indicated that we might be able to make it after all. Naturally contingent on such complexities as where in the world I am etc... so provisional for us.

That would be fabulous...hope the provisional translates to a definite soon [:)]

Originally posted by Neil
But what about shopping??? I can't go to Manchester and not shop[:0]

But that's one of the best things about Manchester centre - 15 minutes walk from one end to the other with all (well, most) of the shops your heart can desire, including, of course, Harvey Nicks.

Two other suggestions for places to stay.

The Renaissance on Blackfriars: lobby isn't up to much but rooms are big. (Unlike the Midland, where the reverse used to be true). Used to be (maybe still is) the crew hotel for a couple of airlines (AA and SQ?).

The Place Apartment Hotel: used this for both leisure and business stays. Very coveniently located for Picadilly Station

Paul

I've always enjoyed the Malmaison in Manchester... just a thought!

[RichardMannion]

Originally posted by mediamonkey
I've always enjoyed the Malmaison in Manchester... just a thought!

We did look at the Malmaison, as we have used them in the past for socials. The rates were a little higher for that particular weekend and it was noted that the bar probably wouldn't meet the needs of the group.

you guys have thought it all through! I'll see if I can get up there for some of it... gig dependent!

Originally posted by Darren Wheeler
In the Apartments too [y]

Me, Steve & Daniel (Glider Pilot) also booked in to Premier Apts [y] Really looking forward to seeing everyone again, as well as new faces [:)]

Does anyone know whats happening with regards to booking a tour of
Concorde on the Sat? Im happy to arrange this if nobody else is doing
so!

Should be fun [:D]

Dan

[Pete]

Think Fozzyo might be on that, but I'll let him chip in when he's next on.

Originally posted by Pete
Think Fozzyo might be on that, but I'll let him chip in when he's next on.

There are different tours available for Concorde...
http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/web. ... t/Concorde

What I noticed is that they do a Private Group Tour, which may be better suited to us but it depends on whether they're having tours of Concorde on that date anyway.

If anyone needs any help in booking the Concorde tour just let me know, I'm regularly down at the viewing park at MAN any way so can always ask for more info when I'm there.

[fozzyo]

Waiting for a call back today to get this booked. Sorry for delay, been manic since going self-employed!

[fozzyo]

Concorde Tour Booked - PAYMENT REQUIRED ASAP

I have booked a private tour for Concorde at 11:30am on the Saturday. However I need to pay for this by the end of the week. If you would like to come to the tour please PM / call me for bank account details to transfer money, or Paypal 31.22 to mat@mdomassage-co-uk (replace the dashes with dots). The ticket for those transferring money is 30, the extra 1.22 covers Paypal fee's.

I need this ASAP to confirm your place. Any questions please PM or call me (07921 398 412).

Thanks
Mat

[buns]

Originally posted by fozzyo
Concorde Tour Booked - PAYMENT REQUIRED ASAP

I have booked a private tour for Concorde at 11:30am on the Saturday. However I need to pay for this by the end of the week. If you would like to come to the tour please PM / call me for bank account details to transfer money, or Paypal 31.22 to mat@mdomassage-co-uk (replace the dashes with dots). The ticket for those transferring money is 30, the extra 1.22 covers Paypal fee's.

I need this ASAP to confirm your place. Any questions please PM or call me (07921 398 412).

Thanks
Mat

Mat

many thanks for organsing this[y][y][y]

Two places for Mrs Buns & myself please

Paypal activated[;)]

buns

[Darren Wheeler]

Mine paid too. Thank you[y]

Mat, that's great - can you PM me your bank details & I'll transfer the dosh for myself, Steve and Daniel...may as well save 3.66 in PP charges! Thanks
James

[fozzyo]

Ten so far confirmed! Will update details when not on a slow internet connection.

[mitchja]

Sorry for the delay Mat. Count me in please. Money should be in your PayPal account.

Regards

Hi Mat, payment just made direct to your account - 90 covering me, Steve & Daniel. Confirmation says it will hit your account same day.
Can't wait [:D]

[Pete]

How flexible is the venue for late additions? You should have the dosh for Marcus and I, but don't know whether there will be a last-minute third.

P.

[fozzyo]

I'm talk to them this morning, we are having a private tour just for V-Flyers so I suspect they should be fairly flexible. Will confirm later on.

Thanks to everyone who has paid!

[Darren Wheeler]

No longer flying up. I've managed to snag 2 Virgin trains First Class tickets for 30.50 each by only booking singles. I'm on the 12:35 from London Euston if anyone else is letting the train take the strain.