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Old 02 October 2000, 08:06 AM
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Morning all,

Any of the Midlands posse know of any cheap and not totally sh%gged B&B near to the NEC!?

I am on business on the 18th in London and then want to go to the Motor Show on the 19th (preview day!??). Suffice to say it would be silly to drive back to Hull and then back again the next day!

Any ideas very welcome!!

Many thanks,

Jon.
Old 02 October 2000, 05:55 PM
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Oh come on!

Please can someone help!
Please!!!!!!

Jon.
Old 02 October 2000, 07:09 PM
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Jon,

i guess that the problem is that the Midlands Posse don't have to stay at B&Bs 'cos we live in the area

Also, during any NEC event, all local hotels/hostelries get full (or charge silly rates).

Maybe search for a Travelodge type place a junction or two down/up the motorway (M6, M5, M42 or M40) which would at least be cheaper than the petrol home.

Probably best not to stay somewhere "towards" Birmingham (e.g. Chelmsley Wood), lest you find your pride and joy missing in the morning.

A quick AltaVista on +"Bed and Breakfast" +Birmingham came up with a couple of thousand hits - so keep South or East of the NEC (Solihull, Meriden, Coleshill) and have a browse!

mb
Old 02 October 2000, 07:28 PM
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Have U tried

EYP.co.uk or scoot?

Good luck.

I'd take the train myself.

But I am paranoid.
Old 02 October 2000, 07:31 PM
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Jon

Boomers correct, it`ll be a nightmare trying to find somewhere local.

You could try..........

The Coleshill Hotel in Coleshill.

Grimstock House Hotel, Gilson nr Coleshill

The George and Dragon, Colehill

I`m sorry not to have the telephone numbers, you`ll have to try telephone directories.

Hope this helps

Paul
Old 02 October 2000, 07:47 PM
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How much do you want to spend, my bro has a hotel in Bham, but no idea of costs!

Greg
Old 02 October 2000, 08:06 PM
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Jon

Press Day is Tuesday 17th October and Trade Day is Wednesday 18th. Open to the public from Thursday onwards.

My contact re tickets has gone to ground for preview days. Let u know when I do.

Regards
WoW
Old 02 October 2000, 09:23 PM
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Paul,

heck, i never realised that the "George and Dragon, Colehill" did accommodation. They still sell FIFTY OUNCE STEAKS for less than fifteen quid (including chips and side). If you can get in there then _mega_ place to be!

'Fraid that i am having the South Wing re-panelled in oak, and Paul has the builders in re-surfacing the tennis courts; otherwise you could kip down in the stables (although maybe Kev has finished parqueting the great hall!).



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Jon,

Come and stay at mine if you want. I live about 20 mins from the NEC. Drop me a mail, or I'll check this one tomorrow. Shoudn't be a problem.

Matt
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Matt,

You are a star mate! Speak soon,

Jon.
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