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Topic: Re: RC Glasgow Meet 13th-14th October 2007 - P & O (Read 10580 times)
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Gadget
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Hi all
This is really a joint posting from JulianB and me 
It looks as if the general consensus is for a Glasgow meet at some time in the late Summer/early Autumn. We perhaps should now start getting organised.
There are some ideas on the general thread but we would welcome more suggestions for activities and especially volunteers from that Central Belt that PaulE has discovered
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,186195.0.html
Also, we would love to hear the pros and cons from previous Meets.
Gadget (and JulianB)
I'm adding the list of those showing an interest here:
Sarah
Trystan
Arranroots
BerlinBob
Boongie Pam
Falkyrn
Ticker
Runner (and Mrs Russell)
Kerryb
Nutty 1966
wheeldon
PrueM and OH
nanny jan
Carolann
mitchell
Keith Bateman
yn9man
teap78
clare_hutchison
joe
julianb
Ann Baker
LA.Blue
apanderson
MonicaLesl
lanarkshire lassie
Paul E and the rest of the Etheringtons
meles and OH
PollDoll
Pels
old rowley
Cal241
mc8 (Monique)
Stephen7 (Steve)
Mrs Teddybear
Totallynuts2002(Karen)
oldcrone (Clara)
weemary
keenbutconfused
prophetess
Alangeo1
Quiller
kenhar
Forfarian
Mis Poohs - Janice
Gadget
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Cal241
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her father scares me so Mat is back with her Butt!
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Gadget
I went to the Manchester meeting last year (2006). It was fab.
I didn't stay as I live here so can't comment on accomodation. This the itinery we had http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,92823.msg604152.html#msg604152
Some family history and info but fun on the big wheel (which I didn't do)
It was a fab day but most of all was the fun of meeting Rc's
My 'Con' was that I had to leave early as could not get childcare sorted but I will if I am away in Glasgow 
Happy to help G anyway I can
Cal 
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Gadget
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Maps - whole heartedly agree. Also transport maps, etc. Glasgow has a (usually) excellent public transport system.
It would be nice if we could have some kind of meeting place, especially if we arrange for the odd talk. Are there any organisations that might let us have somewhere or that we could hire for cheap?
Re leaving early - is it to be one day/two days. As lots of people are coming from afar, maybe the weekend option would be best.
Thanks for input so far
Gadget
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wheeldon
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I for one will be staying in a hotel for one night.
As some people may be bound by train/plane times the next day, it maybe worth arranging something informal - breakfast and a wander around somewhere of interest.
I thoroughly enjoyed the talk given by the archivist last year.
Also, pre-booking a place for lunch would be a good idea, somewhere that caters for all tastes and budgets - not too much pressure there then 
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Wheeldon Derbyshire & Manchester
Willshaw Staffordshire & Manchester
Wilshaw Staffordshire & Manchester
Pugh Manchester, Haston, Hadwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Patrick Coventry, Warwick, Foleshill
Kelly Dronmore County Down & Manchester
Stewart Hilsborough County Down & Manchester
Moffatt/Moffitt County May &, Lancashire
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Gadget
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Also like to get together a small 'pack' which would include maps, itinerary, accommodation list, background info and bits of wider interest for those who want to spend more time in Scotland. This could then be downloaded and printed out ahead of time.
Gadget
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sarah
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When Trystan and I were arranging the Manchester Meet, we first marked on the Map a few places and ideas that we thought would be fun and educational for the day. Then it was a trip into Manchester on the Tram to check out places to eat  and to see how long it would take to walk between these places. Once we found a place to eat we asked if we could reserve a table for the event, most are only too happy to help.
The talk by the Archivist of the Cathedral for many was the highlight of the day, this was organized by phoning and asking if they did offer talks etc In our case the talk was *free* but they were thankfull for a donation to help there work. I guess most larger facilities should have an archivist who may be able to help.
At the end of the evening we made sure that everyone was back at there hotel/bus and tram OK before we headed off home.
We kept pretty much to the timetable as this gave people the option to join in through the day, by swapping a few phone numbers offline this made sure everyone was looked after.
Sarah
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julianb
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Sarah
Thanks - that's very helpful
JULIAN
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Boongie Pam
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Having "milestones" in the day is good. So if some can only make the evening then book a table for a dinner somewhere and post details here.
If we can arrange a tour of one of the archives or something else related to FH again specify a time so if anyone wants to join that then they can.
I'm happy to help organise and late summer/autumn should be ok for attending (I will know next week if I am taking exams in November - fingers crossed I'm not).
I'll be in Glasgow regularly from the end of Jan to May in classes so happy to check anything out for timetabling.
Best to get the ball rolling by brainstorming some ideas on a "What could we do thread" or here
eg The Tenement House...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/victorian/trails_victorian_glasgow.shtml
Pride of the Clyde
http://www.clydewaterbusservices.co.uk/gallery.html
Tall Ship
http://www.glenlee.co.uk/
We could contact these people and see if we could arange a talk?
http://www.oldglasgowclub.org.uk/PAGE2.HTM
P
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Dumfrieshire: Fallen, Fallon, Carruthers, Scott, Farish, Aitchison, Green, Ryecroft, Thomson, Stewart
Midlothian: Linn/d, Aitken, Martin
North Wales: Robins(on), Hughes, Parry, Jones
Cumberland: Lowther, Young, Steward, Miller
Somerset: Palmer, Cork, Greedy, Clothier
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julianb
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Great stuff, Pam, especially the offer to help 
JULIAN
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Gadget
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Yep - super
If you can let us know your no-no days in Sept/Oct, Pam, when you get them, we can then focus in.
You might have noticed that I'm in Glasgow next week so will be doing a bit of a rekkie. I'll see if I can find some eateries and work from there.
Lots of ideas coming in - we might have to decide what to leave out
Gadget
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sarah
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the more the merrier..!!
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Gadget
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The old Glasgow Club that Pam mentions looks a real possibility. I think it's worth making contact with them as soon as poss. They not only have experts who might give a talk but also do guided walks.
Gadget
PS and the riverbus - I've heard good reports on that and planned to go last year but didn't make it. Anyone been on it?
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Cal241
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If you want a different eating place on Saturday night there is a mongolian resturant in Candlewicks...... Can't think of the name just now but they cook the food you choose in front of you .... I think it maybe called the Kubla Khan???
Cal
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