[UKStander]

Latching on again…  Is anyone else bringing a boy c.15/16 years?  Just wondering about company for S16 if I bring him along.

[UKStander]

Dang!  I've only just realised (fully) that the 12th April falls smack bang in the middle of the school Easter holiday, and I really want to get away for a week in Week 1 or 2, but am now a bit compromised by also wanting to be around and in Birmingham for the 12th.

I suspect there will just be loud screams all round if I say this, but is there any chance we can shift it by just a couple of weeks to a NORMAL weekend (i.e. not a holiday one)?  I would think it will mean Birmingham/Stratford will be quieter anyway?

If I dared, I'd suggest Saturday 3rd May.  I'll put fingers in my ears and see what happens.  Just in case it suits others too.  Might be nice weather by then?  More potential for sitting outside in the evening….

[the_little_bee]

I'd be happy with the 3rd of May, but it is a bank holiday weekend, so not sure it'd achieve much in avoiding holidays. I agree a weekend that is outside of school holidays would probably be better. Cheaper accomodation and also more availablity too probably. I'm not bothered really - any date is good for me.

[Songanddance]

I'm happy either way and yet again the later it is the better the chances of good weather and Stratford on avon in the sun is LOVELY!

[Songanddance]

In fact - 3rd May might be even better because there will
a) be street theatre going on,
b) we can have a "picnic" on the Bancroft Gardens just outside the theatre and by the river,
c) the nights will be lighter and
d)Stratford moves into proper tourist mode at this time so plenty going on!

I 'll check out hotels again and post the link(s)

[jos1.9]

I am happy with any of the suggested dates.

[Venus]

Hello,

I'm happy with either weekend too. Just looking forward to meeting all you folks! 

Love & light
Venus x

[stayed]

HI British Group.... I just wanted to let you all know, I will be UNABLE to attend this meet up.  Wanted to meet you all.  Will definitely be thinking about you all, have a drink in my spirit.

Hugs Stayed

[Songanddance]

VERY SAD about that Stayed - perhaps we can all descend on you later this year?

However in the light of that I have copied below 2 laterooms.com links
Info is arriving on Sat May 3rd staying just one night

The first is for hotels nr Stratford upon Avon. The travel lodge literally 3 mins from the centre is pretty good and brand new.
The Hilton warwick is also good price and just off the M40 junction 15 so central to Warwick (Warwick Castle) and 10 mins away from Stratford. Very easy to get to.
http://www.laterooms.com/en/k16845286_stratford-upon-avon-hotels.aspx

The second is for hotels near Birmingham airport as before but it will mean other travel costs to get to Stratford and perhaps now not quite as necessary if our Wonderful stayed can't be with us.

Thoughts? Need to start booking soon folks!!

[Songanddance]

Helps if I paste the Birmingham one too!! Duh!
http://www.laterooms.com/en/k16844367_birmingham-airport-hotels.aspx?hidfl=&k=Birmingham+Airport&d=20140503&n=1&rt-adult=2&rt-child=0&rt=2-0&currencies=GBP&distanceUnit=Miles