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Debbie

I think that you are perfectly placed to find a suitable venue for the Southern meeting. Without spending too much of John's money - I would have thought if we could find a nice pub/hotel which would put a buffet on with parking, not too far from the public transport networks this would be OK - as conference rooms can be a bit stuffy.

Sometimes privately owned country hotels can be much nicer than the chains, but Travel Lodges are definately cheaper for stop overs.

Hi Melanie

I shall therefore put my thinking cap on!

Trouble with pubs on a Saturday night is that they tend to get a bit busy ... I will check out the Premier Inn bar over the next few days and report back. We also have the Marriot hotel next door which has a nice large bar area but may be a bit expensive to stay in! After all, we are all meant to be being frugal aren't we!

Debbie

I think its a great idea...hopefully you can make it happen!

Hi Rachael

I think the date and the city are as good as definate, just need to confirm the location. Will you be able to make it?

Debbie

Hi Soulgrowth

Many thanks for your input, that was the venue we had in mind. The date for this meeting is firm - Saturday May 10th from 7.00 until when ! The area is fixed - Portsmouth. We will confirm the exact venue soon.

Soulgrowth, Gwen and I are planning to get down to Portsmouth for a recce soon. As soon as we have a date for this, we'll e-mail you. Maybe we can get together, and try out the venue ?

Sounds good John ... let me know when you are coming down and I'll check my diary [:)]

Debbie

Good afternoon,

Frugal Friends Saturday May 10th Portsmouth.

Gwen and I will be visiting the Premier Inn where we plan to host the May meeting on Friday of this week, to organise the meeting venue, free car parking, and supper arrangements.

The normal price for a Double/Twin room overnight is £55.00 (bed only, English breakfast + £7.50). We will try to negotiate a discount, or maybe a free breakfast.

Can Forum Members please indicate:
1. do you plan to attend?
2. will you be bringing a spouse/partner/friend?
3. will you be staying overnight?

Soulgrowth, i have already tried to contact you through your website but with no luck, if you are available, would you care to join Gwen and me for dinner there this Friday at 7.00 p.m., also to help us decide on the arrangements?

Hi John, I will be there, and I'll be bringing Dave with me. We won't be staying over night.

Hi
Myself and Bev,we will also stay over,with our two daughters,so a family room if possible John or two seperate rooms.
Looking forward to it

I will be there as well and look forward to meeting a lot of the Southern members at that time.

I am going to try and come, as enjoyed the last one but not sure yet.

Will let you all know nearer the time x

Hi John ... I have just emailed you personally ... sorry folks, it's been a busy week.

I will most certainely be there and will probably stay over even thought it's just up the road from me!!

Debbie

Hi there John,

I'm not going to be able to make this one. I enjoyed the last one which was my first - will see where the next one is and try and come to that one - enjoy it everyone

Gavin

Shaun and I will be there and we look forward to meeting you all,unfortunately Boocie will have to stay at home!!!

Bring photos of him then so we can all see!