Me talking with Kat and Emily

[Paul]

This is not at all the sort of thing I've been to, so I'm in

Is there a plan for afterwards? A cup of tea or a pint somewhere?

[nikki]

This is not at all the sort of thing I've been to, so I'm in

Like yer style! 

Is there a plan for afterwards? A cup of tea or a pint somewhere?

I have things/people to take care of after the event; I'm afraid further cat herding definitely isn't on the list!
Delegating this enquiry for you guys to self-organise at if you want to!

[Kim]

In that case... starter for 10:  Cherry Reds on John Bright Street^[1]  http://www.cherryreds.com/  Purveyors of both cups of tea and pints, and a short walk away.


_{[1] If you find yourself in the King[']s Heath branch you've definitely gone too far.}

[Paul]

In that case... starter for 10:  Cherry Reds on John Bright Street^[1]  http://www.cherryreds.com/  Purveyors of both cups of tea and pints, and a short walk away.

Seconded!

They have three Fixed Wheel beers: Chain Reaction, Carbon Black and a stout. I don't know them, but they're a deal-clincher.
 

[Basil]

Sorry Nikki.  Can't make it.   

[Wowbagger]

Jan and I have booked tickets. I don't know yet if we will be bringing bicycles. If we do, is anyone else interested in creating a small work of cycling-related art on the Monday morning?

I shall have to find some appropriate accommodation. Suggestions would be welcome.

Journey details: arrive Brum at 12.27 Sunday (Chiltern Railways).

Return: 11.50am Monday (Virgin).

We have booked into the Holiday Inn. This will be the first time that my dear wife and I will have spent the night together in Birmingham since our wedding night.

[Wowbagger]

And we have orange cardboard. We aren't bringing bikes so there are only 2 bits each.

[nikki]

Sorry to hear that Basil, but at least you got the guided tour of the venue in a few weeks ago!

Wowbagger: glad you managed to sort logistics!
I've physio appointments the following day, so I'm afraid I can't join in any doings on the Monday morning.

[andrewc]

Booked.

[Wowbagger]

We decided not to take bikes. We are only staying one night and our train home is at 11.50 the following morning - just time for a leisurely breakfast somewhere and then home. But it should be an excellent main event and evening confab with YACFers!

[Si]

If you are desperate to ride around europe's finest cycling city you could always partake of the brompton dock!

In that case... starter for 10:  Cherry Reds on John Bright Street^[1]  http://www.cherryreds.com/  Purveyors of both cups of tea and pints, and a short walk away.


_{[1] If you find yourself in the King[']s Heath branch you've definitely gone too far.}

Mmmm, ribena flavoured beer!

I have to admit it was at the Kings Heath branch that I finally fell off the non-meant eating wagon due to their burgers 

[Si]

BTW, I should probably know...but can't remember...is there bike parking nearby?

[Kim]

BTW, I should probably know...but can't remember...is there bike parking nearby?

Mordor Central's delightful bike racks.  Now with added bollards.

[Butterfly]

We're still planning to come. Our exact logistical plans are unclear as yet due to the recent suicide of our car, but we will probably be up for a chat to people afterwards.

[Si]

BTW, I should probably know...but can't remember...is there bike parking nearby?

Mordor Central's delightful bike racks.  Now with added bollards.

That's what I feared.

[Jakob W]

I suppose 40 bikes on the pavement outside might be considered a little bit of an obstruction...

(I'm planning on cycling, but may end up training to New Street instead.)

[nikki]

BTW, I should probably know...but can't remember...is there bike parking nearby?

Yeah, I'm suggesting people use the racks in the drop-off bit of New Street station. There aren't many options on the street near the venue.

There are a few Sheffield stands close to Cherry Reds if you're going there afterwards.

[Kim]

Will there be a Brompton Corner™?

_{* Other folding cycles are available.}

[nikki]

I'm not sure: the audience and the cake are going to take up a lot of space...

[Butterfly]

What time is the event likely to end?

[Kim]

I'm not sure: the audience and the cake are going to take up a lot of space...

There's an obvious solution to that... 

[nikki]

What time is the event likely to end?

I reckon the doings will finish by 5:30, aiming to have everyone out (and all the cake eaten) by 6.

[Butterfly]

Thank you!

[nikki]

Is there a plan for afterwards? A cup of tea or a pint somewhere?

I've spoken to the Kat and Emily and they're up for sociable drinks and food afterwards, so I've booked a room at Cherry Reds.
Up the stairs and turn left.
Menu here, but it'll be a case of sorting yourself out rather than an organised sit-down.

Will there be a Brompton Corner™?

I think there'll be a corner with garrotting wires across that would be unfit for human occupation, but a few Bromptons could sit there happily.

[Kim]

I think there'll be a corner with garrotting wires across that would be unfit for human occupation, but a few Bromptons could sit there happily.

That sounds more like a recumbent corner, but it'll do...