Midland Spring time grapefest - Venue is RYTON GARDENS

[SarzWix]

That's the trouble with East Angular, everywhere is a 4 hour drive away Ailsasyl and Happy Bunny managed to get down to Yorkshire from Ayrshire a few years ago... That's why I suggested finding somewhere with accommodation nearby....

[horticultural_hobbit]

I've never been either to the Botanicals, Aunty Binley, and I live 15 minutes away. (Think you also get reduced entrance with Garden organic membership)

Train fares, depends on how far. To Derby, on a saturday, I've known it to be £15. Though for advance booking, it would be a darnsight cheaper.


It doesn't have to be immediate ^_^ Spring is a funny length here in Blighty! Weekends are probably useful for most folks. I would mention half term, but that always varies.

Half mulled over the idea of borrowing a church hall and cramming grapes in...

[ladylottie]

Depending on the date you choose, I might be interested in meeting up in B'ham to see the Botanical Gardens - it's been years since I went there.
Us Welshies could even meet up on the train!

[veggiechicken]

I did a quick check on rail fares Cardiff - Birmingham £52 day return

[horticultural_hobbit]

ouch >_< how about advance singles?

Botanical gardens is certainly an option.

[ladylottie]

I did quick check too - cheapest day return Pontypool to B'ham New Street = £22 - booked in advance.

The gardens do 2 adults and up to 3 concessions for £22 and a group rate for 10 people or more

[zazen999]

Cardiff to brum two singles £30 on the 30 th march

[horticultural_hobbit]

They do, Ladylottie, googled on the off chance, might be useful that ^_^

Does any one have a date preference? Aunty Zazens 30th of March seems okay, arbitrary as it may be

[veggiechicken]

Cardiff to brum two singles £30 on the 30 th march

I just picked a random Saturday in May - perhaps it was Bank Holiday

[binley100]

Thats Easter weekend .....I wouldn't be able to make it

[horticultural_hobbit]

of course it is...knew I was missing something...try again then....

[zazen999]

Thats Easter weekend .....I wouldn't be able to make it

It's just a random day! I wouldn't be able to make Easter either...

[binley100]

We need a nice warm day when its pleasant to walk rouind outside and maybe even have a picnic ..

[horticultural_hobbit]

Aunty Binley, would that be in a different country, or a different universe?

[zazen999]

Aunty Binley, would that be in a different country, or a different universe?

In her dreams