BBWF not at lancaster thanks
BBWF not at lancaster thanks
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TOPTON

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1,514 posts

266 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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After the innitial talks with them which seemed quite positive, this is the latest reply after ironing things out.

Hi Tony

Further to your telephone conversation with Kelly with regards to the rate, unfortunately we would not be able to do the rate of £65.00, the best we can offer is £85.00 per room per night. There would also be a hire charge for the meeting room of £600.00.

If you were to go ahead with the booking and hire an outside catering company for the Hog Roast you would need to make sure that they had the correct food safety standards and insurance.

I am leaving the hotel on Friday, therefore if you would like to go ahead with your booking or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly

Many thanks
Amanda

It's a bit on the severly pricey side for the room hire for only one night. Maybe they just didn't want us there.

adam quantrill

11,679 posts

272 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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Ouch! Any others in the pipeline?

If you assume about 100 peeps that's £6 each for the evening do and £10/head for the room over Ettington prices. £16 buys 4-5 pints at Ettington (even at their high-ish bar tarrif)...

Solitude

1,902 posts

205 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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Good work oh ton of top.

Clearly not a goer....but good try !!

Gavin

mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

195 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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Well done for looking into it mate..But like a hard nosed mare..Its not a goer..They are taking the biscuit..Ziga

TOPTON

Original Poster:

1,514 posts

266 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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adam quantrill said:
Ouch! Any others in the pipeline?

Yep, just got a reply from what I think is a cracking venue and prices------Are you tempted to hear about????



Edited by TOPTON on Tuesday 6th September 21:29

Mr Tank

5,799 posts

305 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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TOPTON said:
adam quantrill said:
Ouch! Any others in the pipeline?

Yep, just got a reply from what I think is a cracking venue and prices------Are you tempted to hear about????



Edited by TOPTON on Tuesday 6th September 21:29
Yes please tell all!!!!!!

Andy

adam quantrill

11,679 posts

272 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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Me too - more power to your elbow (and the fingertips these days)!

There is still plenty of time to find places so no big rush...

carob

3,585 posts

241 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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adam quantrill said:
Me too - more power to your elbow (and the fingertips these days)!

There is still plenty of time to find places so no big rush...
Does that mean Ettington is a no goer.

Rob

TOPTON

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1,514 posts

266 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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Tis the place that Chedder linked to a week or so a go.

http://www.parkhall-hotel.co.uk/

Still in the first stages of talks but it should be very simular priced to this year at EC. They don't allow outside caterers but offer their own Hog roast, BBQ or sit down meals. It even has Health Club & Spa - with 2 indoor pools, sauna, steam room, 2 spa baths, state of the art gymnasium, beauty salon. (I sound like a bloody salesman)

I know the vote is 52-48 for staying at EC, but most people also said they wouldn't mind a change also. I'm certainly not pushing to go elsewhere, just feeling around and so far i think this is ticking a lot of boxes


Carob got ya mail laughlaugh









Edited by TOPTON on Tuesday 6th September 23:58

adam quantrill

11,679 posts

272 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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I would say it's a backstop in case all else fails - the votes were 50:50 so it's not exactly controversial if we end up back there.

With the pub nearby open again, there is possibly the option of running the evening do there for a change. Just make sure that the food tickets are well controlled in case the greedy villagers descend like a plague of locusts ;^)

carob

3,585 posts

241 months

Tuesday 6th September 2011
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TOPTON said:
Tis the place that Chedder linked to a week or so a go.

http://www.parkhall-hotel.co.uk/

Still in the first stages of talks but it should be very simular priced to this year at EC. They don't allow outside caterers but offer their own Hog roast, BBQ or sit down meals. It even has Health Club & Spa - with 2 indoor pools, sauna, steam room, 2 spa baths, state of the art gymnasium, beauty salon. (I sound like a bloody salesman)

I know the vote is 52-48 for staying at EC, but most people also said they wouldn't mind a change also. I'm certainly not pushing to go elsewhere, just feeling around and so far i think this is ticking a lot of boxes

Top graft looks good to me, well worth following up.

Cheers

Rob

carob

3,585 posts

241 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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TOPTON said:
Tis the place that Chedder linked to a week or so a go.

http://www.parkhall-hotel.co.uk/

Still in the first stages of talks but it should be very simular priced to this year at EC. They don't allow outside caterers but offer their own Hog roast, BBQ or sit down meals. It even has Health Club & Spa - with 2 indoor pools, sauna, steam room, 2 spa baths, state of the art gymnasium, beauty salon. (I sound like a bloody salesman)

I know the vote is 52-48 for staying at EC, but most people also said they wouldn't mind a change also. I'm certainly not pushing to go elsewhere, just feeling around and so far i think this is ticking a lot of boxes


Carob got ya mail laughlaugh

And the lottery numbers are.......

Rob









Edited by TOPTON on Tuesday 6th September 23:58

carob

3,585 posts

241 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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Havent got a clue how i just included my replies in the initial quotes boxes, never done that before.

But i did predict the lottery numbers kind of scenario.

Rob

carob

3,585 posts

241 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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Carob got ya mail laughlaugh

DE DE DE DE DE DE TAH DE DE DE DE DE TAH.

Rob




Edited by carob on Wednesday 7th September 00:13

TOPTON

Original Poster:

1,514 posts

266 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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so how did I manage to edit your post then??? You been on't rusty's haven't ya


ETA now you've fixed it, it makes my post pointless. Time for bed zebadee bounce

carob

3,585 posts

241 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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TOPTON said:
so how did I manage to edit your post then??? You been on't rusty's haven't ya
feck Knows,

Da da da da da da da tah.

Rob

adam quantrill

11,679 posts

272 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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Looks good to me! This will keep the females entertained and maybe Mr Zig can join in:

"With more six-packs than your local off-licence, Park Hall's famous Ladies Only Nights will really test your blood pressure!

It's a muscle-rippling, bottom-wiggling hunkfest, so get your glad rags on and come and see our fellas get 'em off!"

carob

3,585 posts

241 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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TOPTON said:
so how did I manage to edit your post then??? You been on't rusty's haven't ya


ETA now you've fixed it, it makes my post pointless. Time for bed zebadee bounce
Goodnight Johnboy. wavey

Rob

dixiebabes

3,111 posts

254 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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adam quantrill said:
Looks good to me! This will keep the females entertained and maybe Mr Zig can join in:

"With more six-packs than your local off-licence, Park Hall's famous Ladies Only Nights will really test your blood pressure!

It's a muscle-rippling, bottom-wiggling hunkfest, so get your glad rags on and come and see our fellas get 'em off!"
Know all about this Adam as I am usually the star attraction at this event being a bronzed adonis an that. He he he

Dix

FlipFlopGriff

7,144 posts

277 months

Wednesday 7th September 2011
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adam quantrill said:
I would say it's a backstop in case all else fails - the votes were 50:50 so it's not exactly controversial if we end up back there.

With the pub nearby open again, there is possibly the option of running the evening do there for a change. Just make sure that the food tickets are well controlled in case the greedy villagers descend like a plague of locusts ;^)
The food issue was well controlled with the landlord doing the BBQ, with plenty of 2nd and 3rd's available, which was good.
The issues you are having are the same as we encountered, ie they would be interested and offered some decent prices, but then changed their offer once we got into more detailed discussions, some even wanting to charge to segregate an area for parking.
Hope you find somewhere to fit the bill. We'll likely stay over next year.
FFG