Title says it all! At least 14 of us are coming up Saturday the 11th August to sample the delights of S-o-T Saturday night, before going to Alton Towers on the sunday.
So, anyone wanna join in? ChrisP ChrisB and Michellewrx already showing an interest in shandy-drinking Saturday!
Chuck

Chuck, just tell me where and when. Is it worth booking into the same hotel as all you Southerners to save the drive home afterwards, and are we invited to Alton Towers too?

Martin.

Martin. We are staying in a hotel about a 10 min cab ride from Hanley. Sure it's worth booking the hotel and of course you are more than welcome to come on the roller coasters sunday!
mail me chuckster@22b.com for hotel details.
Cheers
Chuck

*Ahem*, it is MichelleWRX1994 http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif I KNEW I should have gone for the one minus the 1994 http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/rolleyes.gif

Shandy - yes please. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

Alton Towers - hmm, interested. Haven't been for years even though it's on the doorstep.

ChrisB.

Just remember kids.....

Don't do like my mate Dan...

Pizza..Oblivion..Pavement Pizza.. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

If u haven't done that ride before, straight after lunch is not big OR clever http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

Trouser

Chuck,
got your mail, just waiting for the hotel to get back to me about the booking.
Thanks,
Martin.

I have spoken with work and it looks like I am getting that day off http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

So, get the drinks in lads, I am coming over http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

Michelle.

Hmmm, we seem to have filled the hotel! Wohoo! I notice you guys off to BGRS that day now eh? Busy weekend then! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif
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Chuck

Indeed Mr. Chuckster.

The rallying finishes around 5pm, so we should back in time to meet up.

ChrisB.

Nope, 11th is off, so you are stuck with us all day http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif


Michelle.

All day drinking session on the 11th LOL. The southerns couldnt keep up http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

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From the south...
Me n Nicki
Kim n Dom
Disco n co.
Ronnie n chick-a-dee
Sal n Chris
James n Linda
Neil n Emma
2 random neighbors of mine
Rumour has it Rum will be coming also
Some northerners:
Martin at hotel.
Michellewrx1994, ChrisB and ChrisP doing Saturday night in Hanley.
We all should get AT tickets in advance, either thru the hotel or via their website, that way less queing Sunday.
As to Saturdays details, none worled out yet for the day, going to see if our cousins in the North can help out there
Does indeed look like it could be quite 'funny'
Chuck

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2 random neighbors of mine Chuck[/quote]

Hehe,

At what point are you going to randomly pick these neighbours and how do you know they'll want to come?

Mike. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

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So whats the best shout for Saturday night in Hanley? Are we going to have to sneak into the clubs a few at a time?
And whats a good restaurant, I expect Indian food will be required http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif
Chuck

Best Balti in Hanley is called Shaffers.

One of the main clubs is closed for refurb at the moment, so choices are limited.

Will post more later on...

ChrisB.

I went to uni in S-o-T.

How about The Place nightclub in Hanley for a bit of cheese? Is the Void still there - never managed to make it there?

Al Shieks in Stoke was the best balti house we found. Hmmmm hmmmm.

Ahh the memories come flooding back.

PS They have forecast a huge black rain cloud to be over Alton Towers on Sunday.

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hee hee hee - just kidding

I wouldn't touch The Place anymore, too many dodgy stories from there about attacks etc (nothing new in S-O-T I know but more than when I went there 6 years ago).

Chris any thoughts?

Sitting comfortably kids? Good, well...

No shortage of pubs and bars to hit in Hanley. Depends if you want ear bleeding music or not. All the usual suspects such as Yates, Weatherspoons, Firken etc. What's the preference for you lot?

Valentinos is shut for refurbishment at moment - not sure if it will be open in time for a grand opening by our southern contingent. I will have try to drive past and have a look.

I've never made it to the Place - I was a Valy's person when I was young http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif Never made The Void either after being told you get rained on when it's hot in there (yuk!).

Al Shieks in Stoke is still meant to be good, but AFAIK you need to take your own booze. Also, it's a 10/15 minute walk from the centre of Hanley. Hence, I'd suggest Shaffers, as the food really is fantastic (Chicken Tikka Malayan - yum!) and it's bang in the middle of Hanley. They do a few English dishes should anyone not be a big balti person. It's won various awards for it's food over the years. If we have a big crowd going, then I would suggest booking if you want to eat later on. Around 7pm ish it is usually quiet but come kicking out time from the pubs it can get very busy. I can sort it out if you want - let me know.

Any thoughts on Saturdays day time activities? We can probably string together a few good roads for a nice run if you want.

ChrisB.

Right, let me get a poll going on the Southern thread, see what the thoughts are about Saturday night. Txs guys!
C

Ahhh - Valentinos that was the other one I was trying to think of. I did go there a few times.

You are right about taking your own drin to Al Shieks, we used to go in the offy just over the road. Never tried Shaffers but it sounds nice.

Put a post up about the weekend afterwards to let us know the details.