Yes I know it’s early but wanted to suggest a possible venue for those of us in the Kent, Sussex, Surrey area to meet up for a Christmas meal and chinwag.

Website here https://www.woodmanidehill.co.uk

The Woodman
Goathurst Common,
Ide Hill,
Sevenoaks,
TN14 6BU

Any other suggestions for a location or weekend date?

It’s a good hour and a half for us in Winchester so would prefer somewhere slightly closer but am open to suggestions!

I'm in for a Christmas met, eat and drink.

Ashley,
We’re in too and thanks for kicking it off. Ide Hill is a great gig but maybe John has a point . Maybe Surrey is more equidistant?

How about the White Bear Warlingham, again, or somewhere different?

I’ll give it some thought to a venue but we can’t make the weekend 14/15th December is already over booked with Christmas celebrations!!

The White Bear seems as far if not further than Ide Hill. Would prefer more West Sussex if possible (Hampshire would be better!) but if the majority decision is further afield then so be it. We can then decide one way or the other to join in or not.

Bolney stage?

Not a bad shout Bolney, We would be ok with that location.

Happy with Bolney too.

Bolney Stage is fine. Had a nice meal there last time

Looks like we have a venue. Now we have to decide on a date.

Needless to say we’re completely relaxed about the venue! If everyone else is happy so are we!! Look forward to knowing the date.

Bolney is good with me. I can’t do the 7th December it’s my misses 40th so I’ll end up getting shot!

8th is a possibility depending on hangovers bit risky if it’s lunch time.
Or Saturday 30th November which is probably best with us

If we are looking at a Sunday lunchtime then presume it’s going to have to be December 1st or 8th as Chris & Jean can’t make 15th and 22nd maybe too close to Xmas?

I'm ok with either 1st or 8th.

Maybe 1st?

We can make 1st or 8th.

We should be fine for 1st or 8th too

If it has to be a Sunday, not sure why, I won’t be able to go to either, I have plans on the 1st and the 8th I doubt I’ll be under the drink drive limit by midday

If it’s those weekends then we could do Saturday or Sunday; if that helps.

We can do Saturday or Sunday too

Sunday 1st December, lunchtime
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Having checked with my social secretary it seems we can’t do the 8th December and would struggle with the 1st December also. We could do 30th November however.

That's my wife's birthday and she hates cars, so I would probably have problems that day.

Sunday before, 24th Nov???

24th November would be OK as long as aren’t looking for a Xmas meal as Bolney Xmas menu not available until 29th Nov

In the spirit of being helpful- if getting a mutually acceptable date- what about a New Year meeting: more choice of venue and less busy people? We can still do the days we could before Christmas but it would be a shame to miss people just because they’re double- booked.

Chris, a very good suggestion and clearly our diaries will hopefully be more flexible.

Good to see such industry and enthusiasm from you guys to agree on a deal

Don’t have a problem with that either