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Hi everyone!
As you may already be aware Jean and I are organising an ‘RA community’ get-together, our annual ‘knees up’ (well, in spirit if not in body!). Those with RA, and their families and friends, are invited to come along to what is always a fun day/weekend. In the past, central locations have been chosen to aid access for those in the north, south west and south east of the UK. As you will appreciate it is not possible to choose a venue that is close to home for everyone but hope that this is the fairest way round things and lots of you will be able to come along and join us.
This year our ‘Get-together’ will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle, Coventry, on Saturday 19th May. A three course hot and cold buffet lunch will be available in the hotel restaurant. Some of us prefer to make a weekend of it and will be staying Friday and Saturday nights. I detail the costs below for those interested.
If you would like to come along please post your name below, state the number of people in your party and whether you intend to stay for the weekend or the day’s event. It would also be helpful to know when you have booked accommodation. This will help us to finalise expected numbers when the time comes. Please ask if you would like more information!
We look forward to meeting you all in May 
Lyn x
Three course, hot and cold buffet lunch - £15.99
AP= Advance Purchase (payment in full on booking & no refunds for cancellation/non-attendance)
These are currently (29.02.12) the best rates available. Rooms are double or twin. Single =1 person, Double =2 people (just for clarification!).
AP room only single per night - £53.00
AP room only double per night - £53.00
AP bed & breakfast single per night - £64.00
AP bed & breakfast double per night - £73.00
AP bed & breakfast 2 nights, & evening meal 1st night single per night - £69.00
AP bed & breakfast 2 nights, & evening meal 1st night double per night - £85.00
Special price with small discount (including cancellation up to 24 hours in advance with no loss of deposit) negotiated with Sarah at the Hilton as follows:
Single room with bed and breakfast per night - £75.00
Double or twin room with bed and breakfast per night - £85.00
Final numbers, 19.05.12 - 19 for lunch!
Jean & Steve (booked Fri & Sat)
Lyn (booked Fri & Sat)
Ann M. (booked Sat)
Julia (booked Fri & Sat)
Nina, David & Cameron (lunch)
Joanne (lunch)
Chrissie (lunch)
Moira & Simon (lunch)
Lorna & Ken (booked Fri & Sat)
Beverley McIntosh (lunch)
Donna & Pam (lunch)
Paula & Karen (lunch)
Liz Buckley (lunch)
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Come on guys! 30 people have viewed this post and no takers  Are you all checking your diaries?  Jean and I are looking forward to meeting lots of you so do please come along; you really will have a great time  Lyn x
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I m here Lyn !!  Just would like you all to know I booked my two night stay for myself on the £69.00 a night deal, I have bought a return train ticket with London Midland from Euston London to Coventry on their Super Off Peak tariff for the sum of £ 20.00 return I do love a bargain so there are some good travel deals to be had It is my first get together and really looking forward to putting a face to a name and meeting you all. Best wishes Julia x
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Don't be shy! There are now about 20 of us planning to go x
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Hello - wish I could join you! Unfortunately its the start of the silly season for exam marking. The KS2 Sats training is on 19th. So while you are all enjoying the Hilton in Coventry, I will be holed up in a less spectacular hotel in Manchester doing 7 hours of marker training!!! Hope you all have a fantastic time though xx Ailsa
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Hi Lyn,
Yes Ken and I are up for the meet up again in Coventry, was fab last year in Warwick. Will be great to see everyone again.
See You Soon. Lorna x
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So glad you are able to come, Laura. Looking forward to meeting up again and to a hug. Take care xxxx
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Hi Jean,
I wouldn't miss it, looking forward to my hug too.
Lorna xx
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yay, I've just booked two nights along with andre. can't wait to meet you all
.....eve xx
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Great news Lorna and Eve Look forward to meeting you Eve and seeing you again Lorna. Already getting excited and it's not too long to wait Sorry you can't join us Ailsa, what a shame you are going to be "holed -up" in Manchester ... still I can think of worse places! I don't envy the task ahead of you though, but suppose it has to be done  One of these days we must meet up, you're really not that far away after all! Julia, I can't find a rail deal anywhere near as good as yours! That was a real bargain, but heyho, I should be able to arrange to arrive in Coventry at a similar time to you! Will keep you posted Lyn x
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Hi Lyn
That's a shame, I was hoping you would get a good deal, like that too, especially booking it up so early. Hopefully we can meet at the station, I ll be more than happy to wait for you if necessary I m getting there nice and early. Good luck with the ticket hunting !
Love Julia xx
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So pleased that you are coming, Julia and Eve. REALLY looking forward to meeting you both. I think we are now well over 20 in numbers with many more possibles.
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Hi Jean It will be lovely to meet you too, I am really looking forward to it, the way the weeks go round these days it will be here before you know it. My friend has kindly offered to look after the pugs Phoebe and Nelson so I m all sorted Have a lovely weekend Love Julia xx
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thank you jean, and likewise, it will be good to meet everybody
.....eve xx
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** Bump! Come on guys we want to meet you ALL! Hotel prices really good at the moment and some excellent rail fares to be found  . Julia managed a return from north west Kent to Coventry £20.00 ... bargain!! Lyn x
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Sorry, I won't be there, we are off to Crete on May 20th!
Hope you all have a great time.
Love Doreen xx
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At least you won't be bringing the tone down if you're not there, Dor. I'm not sure The Hilton would appreciate that damned tea trolley being trundled around!
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Sorry I can't be there with the tea trolley Jean. Just shows....it's the trolley you want, not me! And don't talk about me when I'm not there!  xx
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Hello Lyn I'm sorry I can't be there to meet you all (I just love a bit of mayhem!) but we're off to Portugal. I sincerely hope that I will be able to meet some of you one day as I enjoy your company online so much.
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Hello Lynn and All,
Sorry I am unable to meet on the w end of the 19th May. I hope all goes well though and
everyone enjoys. Perhaps another time
Rose x
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