Frugal Friends Manchester - what date?

[MelanieGiles]

It is time for Frugal Friends to move back to the North West, and our first meeting will be held in January on a Saturday convenient to the majority.

I am hoping to have a theme to each FF meeting in the New Year, to give us an opening to the evening and a focus. So I am open to suggestions - and if there is a specific area that you would like including please shout. We will get experts from a variety of disciplines - from the professional arena, to councelling and life management, cookery and shopping, insurance or finance companies. Anything you like - so please keep those ideas flowing.

The lovely Emma T has agreed to root out a suitable venue, and with lots of members living in that area, along with David and Ian our other IP forum posters, I am sure that there will be few good suggestions. Do remember room rates and parking charges are a must to be kept as low as possible, to make this an affordable but enjoyable evening. As usual, drinks and refreshments will be provided by the event sponsors.

The dates I would suggest are 17, 24 or 31 of January - so if we could get an idea of where the majority lies we can make some firm plans. Hope to see a lot of you there!

[aguise]

Hi Melanie

The 24 or the 31st is ok for us as the young man is working the third sat in Jan I am guessing that is the 17th.

Ang x

[emma_t]

I would really prefer the 31st as I will have been paid then and maybe able to stay over.

I would think lots would need to wait until the have been paid that month[;)]

[MelanieGiles]

Good idea Emma - I had not thought of that but you are right. 31st it is then - and can you look into those hotels please. I am sure Mrs S will help as she lives locally too.

[emma_t]

No problem[:)]

Also think it is a great idea to have some kind of theme to each event.
As you know I have always been very interested in John Teggs insurance product and am seriously wanting to add this at my review if possible and would like to know a bit more about it.
I laughed when i saw cooking, but on reflection it would be good to swap frugal recipies and tips on making things go further.

x

[pixie]

end of the month would be good for me too [:)]

[Shining]

If I can find a travelodge for a good price you can count me in! I can double this up with a visit to family! I'll look out for the definite date but am 99% sure Craig and I will attend.

[emma_t]

We may have a slight problem as Man U are at home v Everton so hotels I have looked at In Trafford Park area are full already.

I will look into this further x

[MelanieGiles]

I will speak to John and see if he can put on a bit of a presentation for us in January. A couple of my clients have recently had to claim on their insurance policy, and are a saying it is a godsend.

[moretolife]

if we go for 31st....thta would be fab as its my birthday weekend so can make that a double excuse to have a weekend away...the 24th is no good but 17th would be fine..but def. prefer the end of month

and themed topics a great idea...not that fussed for recipes/shopping ...but def. reviews and insurance and would also like stuff about full and finals too....
maybe have a couple of people sharing their experiences too....not just professionals???

[MelanieGiles]

Yes - I was thinking about getting a couple of people to talk about their own experiences - Andy Davie has to be a prime candidate as his is great story.

[Adam Davies]

Hi Mel
17th would be the only date for me as we are away on holiday from the 22nd !!!
Regards

[MelanieGiles]

Are you going for 2 weeks Andy?

[Adam Davies]

Hi
Yes we are,but stick to a date that suits the majority
Regards

[Viki.W]

Jon and I are fine for any date. [:)] X