It’s just a couple of weeks now to the Leicester Sloggers and Betters get-together in Leicester on May 4 [original announcement here],so it’s time to encourage waverers and to give some more details as to how to get there.
If you’re coming by train, don’t be bewildered by the major roadworks between the station and the venue: it’s quite straightforward. Turn left outside the station and walk straight up London Road for about fifteen minutes until you reach The Old Horse on your left – or you can catch a 31/31A bus [every ten minutes] and get off at the third stop [Mayfield Road] at St James’ church and walk back a few steps to the pub.
If you’re coming by car, the pub [LE2 1NE] has a small car park and there’s street parking round about – or, just around the corner, across the road, less than 5 minutes’ walk away, there’s the de Montfort Hall car park on Granville Road [LE1 7RU].
Since food doesn’t need to be ordered in advance, it’s perfectly OK simply to turn up on the day if plans are changed but it would still be good for us to know [either here or on the original post] if you intend to come. We’re really looking forward to seeing you!
[Now it’s here, a very Happy Easter to those celebrating it!]
I very much hope to be there.Ā I have good memories of last year’s do in Derby – must remember this time to get off at the previous stop.
It’s only a 20-30-minute trip back down the line, Alan, with trains about every half hour, if you overshoot…
I forgot to say that the area reserved for us is at the far right-hand end of the pub as you go in at the front door.
Thanks Eileen. I will definitely be there – the family meal is now definitely on the Sunday so I won’t have to dash off early…
Sniff, would love to be there, but not able to this time. Hope it all goes very well!
Will again be there in my thoughts ā¦ I don’t have a bucket list, but one day I hope to get to an S&B in person
(she says wistfully from so far away…).
Have fun, everyone! I imagine having all that brainpower in one place at one time must be awesome!
Unfortunately I’ll not be able to get there this time.
Having attending many in the past, I can say everyone, setters, solvers, and any one interested, is made very welcome for what always is a most enjoyable occasion.
Thanks to those organising it.
Would love to be there but I probably won’t be fit enough to travel as I’ve just had surgery. Have a good time – hope to see you all later in the year.
Thanks, Eileen. Will definitely be there – looking forward to it.
Great news, Arachne – see you!
Thanks, June @7: all good wishes – hope to see you soon [somewhere š ]
And you, nmsindy Raich etc @6 – we’ll miss you: you were at our very first one!
Iām hoping to be there tomorrow and much looking forward to meeting you, Eileen.
Thanks, Wheal Dreath!
Looking forward to seeing lots of friends, old and new, tomorrow. If you have any last-minute queries, please post them here.
A reminder that the area reserved for us is at the far right-hand end of the pub as you go in by the front door.
have just booked my train ticket. See you tomorrow
Sorry I can’t make it today – hope it goes well.
Thanks Eileen and the rest of the East Midlanders – I enjoyed the afternoon and it was good to meet all of you.Ā Hope to get to another of these sessions before too long.
Thanks to all and particularly Eileen for an entertaining afternoon!
Most enjoyable – thanks to Eileen and all. Worth the long drive back to Salisbury!
Yes thanks to those who helped to set this up and those that came and Cath Jenny and i got to meet and greet. Its a great venue so Eileen if you and your committee would be so kind do it again soon. Phil / flash