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Oxford Forum Meet, January 28th 2012

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Steff said:
Just did a little google map investigation and i can work out its a 41 min walk from the station to the pub is that right ???? 😱
here is what i have been using to work that out

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en...code_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CC0Q8gEwAQ
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When I used the "ask directions" button on Google Maps, I was told it was a 12-minute walk.

(edit)This is the suggested walking route from the station: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&s...262387&spn=0.003354,0.010568&t=h&z=17&layer=t

(second edit) Just noticed that the suggested route passes a bus station, which looks to be less than five minutes from the pub -- if that's where National Express coaches from elsewhere stop, it would be marvellous! 🙂
 
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The bus station is Gloucester Green, and according to Transport Direct there is indeed a coach from London Victoria to there, entailing a lot less walking (important to me). Unfortunately Transport Direct couldn't give me an actual coach time (I suppose it can only do an exact time search, not a fuzzy one). Time to do another Google search...
 
I live in Oxfordshire and though I don't know the pub itself, I know the general area and where the train station is and yes, I would agree it's only about a 10-12 minute walk, it's not far, honest.

The Oxford Tube is a good regular bus service from Oxford/London/Oxford. Probably every 20-30 mins apart. If that comes into Gloucester Green that is not far from the pub at all.
 
The Tube and X90 both serve Gloucester Green.

I'll be coming in on the X80 from Gatwick Airport...🙂
 
Just been on the Oxford Tube website www.oxfordtube.com and the buses are every 10-15 minutes in the day 🙂 There are several pick-up points in London too. They run pretty much round the clock (though only one an hour after midnight so don't be a dirty stop-out!)
 
The bus station at Gloucester Green is even closer. It will only take 5 mins or so from there.
 
Got my tickets! London Victoria to Gloucester Green, arriving 13:00. 🙂
 
OK, I think that we should confirm Far From the Madding Crowd as a venue. If we find it doesn't suit then we can move to another pub after people have gathered, I am sure there are many others in the area 🙂

Date: Saturday 28th January
Time: From 11:30 am - turn up and leave when you wish! 🙂
Venue: Far From the Madding Crowd

Don't worry, we won't leave anyone stranded and I'll make sure we are easily identified. Anyone needing my mobile number, please send me a PM 🙂

I'll close this thread and post a new one with these details on the General Messageboard, which can be found at:

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=24456
 
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