Re: RC Glasgow Meet 13th-14th October 2007 - P & O

[Gadget]

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

[RJ_Paton]

One "con" that I can think of from similar events I have been involved in .... good maps.
Just remember the majority  of the people are new to the City/area and may not know their way around.

[Cal241]

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

[Gadget]

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

[wheeldon]

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 

[RJ_Paton]

You might like to have a look at http://www.seeglasgow.com/

[Gadget]

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

[sarah]

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

[julianb]

Sarah

Thanks - that's very helpful 

JULIAN