Oxford Forum Meet - Saturday January 26th, 2013

[ukjohn]

I know Oxford really well - I lived there for 30 years and was responsible for licensing premises for the City Council when the law changed a few years ago so I know ALL the pubs. I'm trying to remember what the Four Candles used to be - was it Yates's? There are so many in George Street!

Hi Lee.
I think your right, I remember reading somewhere that the place used to be Yates..Hope you make it, be nice to meet you again.

John.

 

[Northerner]

I know Oxford really well - I lived there for 30 years and was responsible for licensing premises for the City Council when the law changed a few years ago so I know ALL the pubs. I'm trying to remember what the Four Candles used to be - was it Yates's? There are so many in George Street!

Apparently:

The nearby history faculty of Oxford University was built in 1881 as the City's High School for Boys, occupying this impressive building for more than 80 years. The school's former pupils include the actor, writer and comedian Ronnie Barker (1929-2005).

Not sure if it went from that to the FC though!

 

[LeeLee]

Gail, if you want to talk about hotel choices, location, how to get around, etc just send me a private message and I'll help you get sorted.

 

[MargB]

Alan, I can no longer be a possible, sorry, I shall have to be a definate for Oxford.

Oh good, it will be lovely to meet you at last.

 

[SimplesL]

I'll be there unless little sis decides to celebrate her 50th during the day. Probably only be there for lunch in case out for a big family meal later on.


It'll be good to meet up as I couldn't get to the last London 1.

Lynne

 

[Northerner]

I'll be there unless little sis decides to celebrate her 50th during the day. Probably only be there for lunch in case out for a big family meal later on.


It'll be good to meet up as I couldn't get to the last London 1.

Lynne

Great Lynne, I will look forward to seeing you there 🙂

 

[gail2]

Gail, if you want to talk about hotel choices, location, how to get around, etc just send me a private message and I'll help you get sorted.

thats a very kind offer lee lee but have booked hotel etc

hotel premier inn 3 nights for ?87 bargain or wot
train tickets 42.75 got cheap deal plus used my disabled rail pass
am traveling up on the friday and coming back on monday making a real weekend of it only thing is need to use underground and dont like doing that so may treat self to cab. i cant wait to see you all again

 

[Medusa]

will try my best to make this one someone give me a nudge nearer the time and if anyone wants to travel with me will be driving from chipp then parking somewhere and getting train or bus in i guess.... cant see me stretchin to a hotel in january lol

 

[Tina63]

I guess as it's only up the road I should make the effort.....

 

[Northerner]

will try my best to make this one someone give me a nudge nearer the time and if anyone wants to travel with me will be driving from chipp then parking somewhere and getting train or bus in i guess.... cant see me stretchin to a hotel in january lol

Hurrah! 🙂

I guess as it's only up the road I should make the effort.....

Hurrah again! 🙂

I look forward to seeing you both again 🙂

 

[Austin Mini]

Dont forget its the Four Candles so dont ask directions for the Forkhandles. What a great name!! 🙂

 

[fencesitter]

Posted in the wrong forum that I'm hoping to come if I can fit in with other half's concert that night. Maybe even get William to come with me?? You never know

 

[Northerner]

Posted in the wrong forum that I'm hoping to come if I can fit in with other half's concert that night. Maybe even get William to come with me?? You never know

That would be great - hope to see you (both!) there 🙂

 

[ukjohn]

will try my best to make this one someone give me a nudge nearer the time and if anyone wants to travel with me will be driving from chipp then parking somewhere and getting train or bus in i guess.... cant see me stretchin to a hotel in january lol

Medusa.
Let the train take the strain lol Its only just over an hour by train for you, and the fare from Chippenham to Oxford is only ?14.00 🙂

 

[LeeLee]

thats a very kind offer lee lee but have booked hotel etc

hotel premier inn 3 nights for ?87 bargain or wot
train tickets 42.75 got cheap deal plus used my disabled rail pass
am traveling up on the friday and coming back on monday making a real weekend of it only thing is need to use underground and dont like doing that so may treat self to cab. i cant wait to see you all again

If you want to get the bus from hotel to venue, it's the no.1 or no.5 from outside Cowley Police Station (a 5-minute walk towards town from the Premier Inn).

 

[Tina63]

If you want to get the bus from hotel to venue, it's the no.1 or no.5 from outside Cowley Police Station (a 5-minute walk towards town from the Premier Inn).

I used to work next door to Cowley Police Station (Many many years ago that is!)

 

[Dizzydi]

Tickets arrived ! Whoop whoop

 

[gail2]

i got my tickets as well this morning YIPPEE

 

[Northerner]

Tickets arrived ! Whoop whoop

i got my tickets as well this morning YIPPEE

Excellent! Better book mine then! 🙂

 

[ukjohn]

Not long now, only about 6 weeks, just booked my tickets.

John.