A meet-up in Beaconsfield?
- Courtenay
- Posts: 19319
- Joined: 07 Feb 2014, 01:22
- Favourite book/series: The Adventure Series, Galliano's Circus
- Favourite character: Lotta
- Location: Both Aussie and British; living in Cheshire
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
Yes, you can edit your vote by holding the pointer over your name in the list and clicking on the pencil icon - that brings up the boxes to tick again. Thanks, Fiona!
Society Member
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
- Fiona1986
- Posts: 10545
- Joined: 01 Dec 2007, 15:35
- Favourite book/series: Five Go to Smuggler's Top
- Favourite character: Julian Kirrin
- Location: Dundee, Scotland
- Contact:
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
Great stuff. I know only a handful of people have selected dates but so far it's not looking like many people can go on the same day.
The Poll
The Poll
"It's the ash! It's falling!" yelled Julian, almost startling Dick out of his wits...
"Listen to its terrible groans and creaks!" yelled Julian, almost beside himself with impatience.
World of Blyton Blog
Society Member
"Listen to its terrible groans and creaks!" yelled Julian, almost beside himself with impatience.
World of Blyton Blog
Society Member
- Julie2owlsdene
- Posts: 15244
- Joined: 24 Jul 2007, 20:15
- Favourite book/series: F.F. and Mystery Series - Five get into Trouble
- Favourite character: Dick
- Location: Cornwall
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
Looking at the poll and the names, it looks like not many want to attend. Shame, a good Blyton get together is always a great day out I think.
I've never been disappointed.
I've never been disappointed.
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
Society Member
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
Society Member
- Eddie Muir
- Posts: 14566
- Joined: 13 Oct 2007, 22:28
- Favourite book/series: Five Find-Outers and Dog
- Favourite character: Fatty
- Location: Brighton
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
Chick and I want to attend, but we are waiting for a definite date to be decided. Apart from Thursdays when we look after our grandsons, we are free much of the time and would probably be able to make an Enid Blyton meet-up on any day that is arranged.
Like you, Julie, we have never been disappointed with any of the meetings we have attended in the past.
Like you, Julie, we have never been disappointed with any of the meetings we have attended in the past.
'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.
Society Member
Society Member
- Daisy
- Posts: 16632
- Joined: 28 Oct 2006, 22:49
- Favourite book/series: Find-Outers, Adventure series.
- Location: Stoke-On-Trent, England
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
I am in more or less the same position Eddie.... wondered about ticking every box but not done so yet. I also think that without a focus like seeing the Old Thatch garden there is less enthusiasm. I wonder if the Beaconsfield/Bekonscot idea has been dropped now?
'Tis loving and giving that makes life worth living.
Society Member
Society Member
- Julie2owlsdene
- Posts: 15244
- Joined: 24 Jul 2007, 20:15
- Favourite book/series: F.F. and Mystery Series - Five get into Trouble
- Favourite character: Dick
- Location: Cornwall
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
It's a really nice model village to go around Daisy. I know I've seen it before but would still love to view it again. And also I think it would be nice for the group to see Blyton Close. I know there is no Green Hedges, but it did once stand there. And the house next door is still the same one.
Anyone else in agreement with this idea?
Anyone else in agreement with this idea?
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
Society Member
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
Society Member
- Courtenay
- Posts: 19319
- Joined: 07 Feb 2014, 01:22
- Favourite book/series: The Adventure Series, Galliano's Circus
- Favourite character: Lotta
- Location: Both Aussie and British; living in Cheshire
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
I'm happy to do either of the two locations, but as there's something specific to see in Beaconsfield (the model village) but not in Bourne End (because Old Thatch is no longer open), I personally would suggest Beaconsfield. But either is fine with me, really.
I just hope there'll be enough people interested for it to go ahead!
I just hope there'll be enough people interested for it to go ahead!
Society Member
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
- shadow
- Posts: 1475
- Joined: 30 Mar 2009, 22:25
- Favourite book/series: Rubadub Mystery / Mary Pollock / Adventure Series
- Favourite character: Kiki / Loony
- Location: Midlands, England
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
I've put my choices down. If it goes ahead on a day that I can do I will have 4 spaces in my car if people want to travel between sites. The kids have decided not to come. (Stef and Fiona breathe huge sighs of relief).
If I could live here on this secret island always and always and always, and never grow up at all, I would be quite happy
- John Pickup
- Posts: 4895
- Joined: 30 Oct 2013, 21:29
- Favourite book/series: Barney mysteries
- Favourite character: Snubby
- Location: Notts
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
I cannot put any preferences down as I am away from home at the moment and I'm not sure what days I will be working. I've decided to wait until a date is selected then see if I can attend. It would mean at least one overnight stay for me and this could further complicate matters. But I'll come if I can.
Society Member
- Courtenay
- Posts: 19319
- Joined: 07 Feb 2014, 01:22
- Favourite book/series: The Adventure Series, Galliano's Circus
- Favourite character: Lotta
- Location: Both Aussie and British; living in Cheshire
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
Will you invite your puffin friends too, John?
Society Member
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
- Fiona1986
- Posts: 10545
- Joined: 01 Dec 2007, 15:35
- Favourite book/series: Five Go to Smuggler's Top
- Favourite character: Julian Kirrin
- Location: Dundee, Scotland
- Contact:
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
I'd love to be able to come but it's an extremely expensive business travelling so far - and very time consuming too. I have to allow an entire day each way for travel and at least £100 for train tickets. While I've made the trip before for other meet-ups it's just not feasible this time around what with having just bought a flat.
Maybe next time, if there's a meet-up in spring or summer next year.
Maybe next time, if there's a meet-up in spring or summer next year.
"It's the ash! It's falling!" yelled Julian, almost startling Dick out of his wits...
"Listen to its terrible groans and creaks!" yelled Julian, almost beside himself with impatience.
World of Blyton Blog
Society Member
"Listen to its terrible groans and creaks!" yelled Julian, almost beside himself with impatience.
World of Blyton Blog
Society Member
- Anita Bensoussane
- Forum Administrator
- Posts: 26892
- Joined: 30 Jan 2005, 23:25
- Favourite book/series: Adventure series, Six Cousins books, Six Bad Boys
- Favourite character: Jack Trent, Fatty and Elizabeth Allen
- Location: UK
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
I'm certainly hoping to come, but I'm not yet sure of the dates of family commitments that might possibly crop up around that time. It would be brilliant to have a good natter with fellow forumites and see Bekonscot and Blyton Close.
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
Society Member
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
Society Member
- Eddie Muir
- Posts: 14566
- Joined: 13 Oct 2007, 22:28
- Favourite book/series: Five Find-Outers and Dog
- Favourite character: Fatty
- Location: Brighton
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
I agree totally, Anita.Anita Bensoussane wrote:It would be brilliant to have a good natter with fellow forumites and see Bekonscot and Blyton Close.
'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.
Society Member
Society Member
- Courtenay
- Posts: 19319
- Joined: 07 Feb 2014, 01:22
- Favourite book/series: The Adventure Series, Galliano's Circus
- Favourite character: Lotta
- Location: Both Aussie and British; living in Cheshire
Re: A meet-up at The Spade Oak or Beaconsfield?
I really would love it if we could have a get-together with as many people as possible - I've been a Society member for nearly 18 months now and still have never met any fellow members in person! (Except one who hasn't been in contact with us for a while.)
Society Member
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
Re: A meet-up in Beaconsfield?
I would very much like to meet up, but I haven't entered the poll because I can't commit 100% to any particular date at the moment. There are quite a few that I know I definitely can't make, but I can't guarantee at this point that I would be able to make the other dates either, and I would hate people to choose a date that I said I could make, only for me to back out at the last minute.
Location wise, it doesn't make much difference to me travel wise, but personally I would prefer Beaconsfield as I think there would be more to do there.
Beaconsfield is clearly the preferred choice so I've changed the thread title to reflect that. - Anita
Location wise, it doesn't make much difference to me travel wise, but personally I would prefer Beaconsfield as I think there would be more to do there.
Beaconsfield is clearly the preferred choice so I've changed the thread title to reflect that. - Anita
Society Member