Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Thank you for the rail information, Nigel.
After doing some research, here are the details of our get-together on Saturday, 12th May 2018:
Park in the large car park at Exbury Gardens around 12.15pm. If you arrive early, there is a shop and toilets in the area.
MEET IN THE CAFE NEXT TO THE CAR PARK AT 12.30pm. Here you can have a full or snack lunch before going into the gardens. Once lunch is finished, you can buy your tickets for entry into the garden. You may also buy a ticket for the train ride if you wish.
The only reason I am asking for the names of those planning to visit is so that I have numbers for lunch, as it might be useful to book a table or tables in advance. Otherwise, just turn up on the day at the appointed time and place.
Here is the link to the Exbury website:
https://www.exbury.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here is some information about the entry fee to the gardens:
Last year the cost of entry was £11.50 for adults and OAPs.The cost for children aged 3 to 15 was £3.30. The "Gardeners' World" magazine, which is on sale during the last week of April for £4.75, includes a 2 for 1 Entry card and guide. The enables the holder and one other to visit any of 417 gardens listed for the price of one ticket. Included in the offer is Exbury Gardens, which means that the entry cost for two people is £11.50.
This information was correct for last year. However, "Gardeners' World" has been offering a 2 for 1 Entry ticket for a number of years and so it is more than likely that the offer will be made again this year.
I hope all this is clear. If not, please feel free to ask any questions.
Please add your name to the list if you intend to attend:
Eddie
Chick
Onkel Quentin
Daisy (2)
Lucky Star (hopefully)
Julie
Stephen
After doing some research, here are the details of our get-together on Saturday, 12th May 2018:
Park in the large car park at Exbury Gardens around 12.15pm. If you arrive early, there is a shop and toilets in the area.
MEET IN THE CAFE NEXT TO THE CAR PARK AT 12.30pm. Here you can have a full or snack lunch before going into the gardens. Once lunch is finished, you can buy your tickets for entry into the garden. You may also buy a ticket for the train ride if you wish.
The only reason I am asking for the names of those planning to visit is so that I have numbers for lunch, as it might be useful to book a table or tables in advance. Otherwise, just turn up on the day at the appointed time and place.
Here is the link to the Exbury website:
https://www.exbury.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here is some information about the entry fee to the gardens:
Last year the cost of entry was £11.50 for adults and OAPs.The cost for children aged 3 to 15 was £3.30. The "Gardeners' World" magazine, which is on sale during the last week of April for £4.75, includes a 2 for 1 Entry card and guide. The enables the holder and one other to visit any of 417 gardens listed for the price of one ticket. Included in the offer is Exbury Gardens, which means that the entry cost for two people is £11.50.
This information was correct for last year. However, "Gardeners' World" has been offering a 2 for 1 Entry ticket for a number of years and so it is more than likely that the offer will be made again this year.
I hope all this is clear. If not, please feel free to ask any questions.
Please add your name to the list if you intend to attend:
Eddie
Chick
Onkel Quentin
Daisy (2)
Lucky Star (hopefully)
Julie
Stephen
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Thank you for this great and informative research Eddie. I am really hoping work commitments will allow me to attend.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
I really hope you will be able to attend, John. It would be great to see you.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
My flight will arrive at 9:50 in Southampton, enough time to get a rental car and drive to exbury. I am happy to meet you all.
Thank you Eddie for management this "Get-Together"
Thank you Eddie for management this "Get-Together"
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
You're most welcome, Onkel Quentin. I look forward to meeting you at Exbury.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Brilliant, Onkel Quentin! You'll have a great time at Exbury with the EBS members! It'll be nice for everyone to meet up. It's been long overdue! Well done to Eddie for keeping everyone focused on the time & date.Onkel Quentin wrote:My flight will arrive at 9:50 in Southampton, enough time to get a rental car and drive to exbury. I am happy to meet you all.
Thank you Eddie for management this "Get-Together"
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Many thanks for your kind words, Number 6.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
I hope this list will get a little bit longer, don't be afraid to write your name here and come to Exbury!Eddie Muir wrote:
Eddie
Chick
Onkel Quentin
Daisy (2)
Lucky Star (hopefully)
Julie
Stephen
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Thanks for the reminder, Onkel Quentin.
Please add your name to the list if you intend to join us at the get-together:
Eddie
Chick
Onkel Quentin
Daisy (2)
Lucky Star (hopefully)
Julie
Stephen
Please add your name to the list if you intend to join us at the get-together:
Eddie
Chick
Onkel Quentin
Daisy (2)
Lucky Star (hopefully)
Julie
Stephen
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
It will come around sooner than you think, my calendar for summer is already getting full.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Quite right, Julie. Sooner than you think indeed.
Here again are the details of our get-together on Saturday, 12th May 2018:
Park in the large car park at Exbury Gardens around 12.15pm. If you arrive early, there is a shop and toilets in the area.
MEET IN THE CAFE NEXT TO THE CAR PARK AT 12.30pm. Here you can have a full or snack lunch before going into the gardens. Once lunch is finished, you can buy your tickets for entry into the garden. You may also buy a ticket for the train ride if you wish.
The only reason I am asking for the names of those planning to visit is so that I have numbers for lunch, as it might be useful to book a table or tables in advance. Otherwise, just turn up on the day at the appointed time and place.
Here is the link to the Exbury website:
https://www.exbury.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here is some information about the entry fee to the gardens:
Last year the cost of entry was £11.50 for adults and OAPs.The cost for children aged 3 to 15 was £3.30. The "Gardeners' World" magazine, which is on sale during the last week of April for £4.75, includes a 2 for 1 Entry card and guide. The enables the holder and one other to visit any of 417 gardens listed for the price of one ticket. Included in the offer is Exbury Gardens, which means that the entry cost for two people is £11.50.
This information was correct for last year. However, "Gardeners' World" has been offering a 2 for 1 Entry ticket for a number of years and so it is more than likely that the offer will be made again this year.
I hope all this is clear. If not, please feel free to ask any questions.
Here again are the details of our get-together on Saturday, 12th May 2018:
Park in the large car park at Exbury Gardens around 12.15pm. If you arrive early, there is a shop and toilets in the area.
MEET IN THE CAFE NEXT TO THE CAR PARK AT 12.30pm. Here you can have a full or snack lunch before going into the gardens. Once lunch is finished, you can buy your tickets for entry into the garden. You may also buy a ticket for the train ride if you wish.
The only reason I am asking for the names of those planning to visit is so that I have numbers for lunch, as it might be useful to book a table or tables in advance. Otherwise, just turn up on the day at the appointed time and place.
Here is the link to the Exbury website:
https://www.exbury.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here is some information about the entry fee to the gardens:
Last year the cost of entry was £11.50 for adults and OAPs.The cost for children aged 3 to 15 was £3.30. The "Gardeners' World" magazine, which is on sale during the last week of April for £4.75, includes a 2 for 1 Entry card and guide. The enables the holder and one other to visit any of 417 gardens listed for the price of one ticket. Included in the offer is Exbury Gardens, which means that the entry cost for two people is £11.50.
This information was correct for last year. However, "Gardeners' World" has been offering a 2 for 1 Entry ticket for a number of years and so it is more than likely that the offer will be made again this year.
I hope all this is clear. If not, please feel free to ask any questions.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
You're doing a cracking job, Eddie! You're so well organised. I think you should organise the Brexit deal. It'll be done & dusted by Saturday!!
Seriously, though, the way time is flying by, it won't be long before the Exbury event is here! I wish I could come to meet everyone, but I won't be able to get the time off. (Damn it! Who invented work! )
Seriously, though, the way time is flying by, it won't be long before the Exbury event is here! I wish I could come to meet everyone, but I won't be able to get the time off. (Damn it! Who invented work! )
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Thank you for your kind words, Number 6. Love the Brexit comment.
It’s a great pity that you won’t be able to make it. Perhaps there will be an opportunity sometime in the not-too-distant future for you to attend an EBS get-together. I would love to meet you for a chat about our football teams and musical tastes, as well as exchanging our views on our shared interest in Enid Blyton books.
It’s a great pity that you won’t be able to make it. Perhaps there will be an opportunity sometime in the not-too-distant future for you to attend an EBS get-together. I would love to meet you for a chat about our football teams and musical tastes, as well as exchanging our views on our shared interest in Enid Blyton books.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Yes, it's a real pity I can't make it. It would be absolutely great to meet up one day & exchange views on our favourite subjects! We'd certainly have plenty to talk about! I can remember speaking to you for a few minutes during a break at one of the EBS days, but only briefly. I think it was just before the next guest speaker was about to take to the stage after lunch.
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Re: Get-Together at Exbury, Sat 12th May 2018
Just to repeat:
The only reason I am asking for the names of those planning to visit is so that I have numbers for lunch, as it might be useful to book a table or tables in advance. Otherwise, just turn up on the day at the appointed time and place.
Details above.
The only reason I am asking for the names of those planning to visit is so that I have numbers for lunch, as it might be useful to book a table or tables in advance. Otherwise, just turn up on the day at the appointed time and place.
Details above.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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