Brighton summer meet?

[Vodka Margarine]

I couldn't help but notice the mild suggestion of one in another thread. I know it's only mid April but thought it might be best to get a discussion going now so we can 'flesh it out'.

May...? June...? July?

[NoSleep]

Brighton is a easy to get to for me as London (and easier for getting back). I don't know what the cost of a B&B is in Brighton but if we can decide a definite date early on then people can book them cheap if they want to come there from a distance. We did this for the Great Yarmouth meet (where we all met Waxwork Rene in the wax, so to speak) although Great Yarmouth is probably cheaper for such things anyway.

[Johnny Yesno]

I couldn't help but notice the mild suggestion of one in another thread.

Ha, yes, and I was definitely serious. As much as I ever know what the hell's going on employment-wise, I reckon pretty much any time is good for me.

[jobotic]

Siblings live in Brighton so I might be able to do this. Will depend on what's happening at home though so i won't get involved in any planning. [nb]how presumptous![/nb]

[NoSleep]

B&B's for as little as £24/night here: http://bedbreakfast-brighton.com/

[AllisonSays]

I live in Brighton! But none of you can stay at my house, just to be clear.

[Birdie]

I'm in the UK in August- I think I could get to Brighton.

[Icehaven]

Do the 3 June then do facetime or Skype or whatever it is with us at the Brum one.

[Vodka Margarine]

Ha, I like the sound of that. Could do a mixed grill-off if we end up in a 'spoons.

[NoSleep]

Looks like there's two Wetherspoons that are central and convenient for the railway station:

The Bright Helm

The Post & Telegraph

Can anyone local give us the pros and cons of either?

[Icehaven]

I went to the one on a hill just up from the beach a few years ago when I was on holiday, and it was the most expensive Spoons I've ever been in, but still cheaper than anywhere else in Brighton. It was rammed with SPADs and journalists too as we accidentally went there at the same time as the Labour party conference. Also saw a woman nearly getting hit by a car as she ran across the street to tell a passing Ken Livingstone how great she thought he was.

[Sgt. Duckie]

I also live here. The Post and Telegraph is much better than the West Street Spoons. Anything on West Street is best avoided as it can get a bit aggressive down there of an evening.

[NoSleep]

Looks like it's The Post & Telegraph for us, then.

[We Are Puppets]

Me and Chrissiebrmc are interested; it's purely about the logistics of getting down there from t'North... I wish I'd never got the train to London a few years back, 'cos it meant I could never do it on the megabus again

[Vodka Margarine]

No competition when it comes to the 'spoons. It's not even a Sparks situation. Post and Telegraph all the way.

[ZoyzaSorris]

As a native Brightonian I should really do this. Whats the fascination with Wetherspoons? Spacious and cheap?
The idea of a CaB meet on West Street tickles me, an uncomfortable juxtaposition to be sure.

[Ambient Sheep]

Whats the fascination with Wetherspoons? Spacious and cheap?

Basically, yes.

[Johnny Caramel]

Caramel's Balls?

Anyone?

Anyone at all?

[Johnny Caramel]

[Vodka Margarine]

*bump*

Probably time we started getting this sorted now. I've arbitrarily decided to focus on June, unless it's fantastically inconvenient for others. Saturdays traditionally seem to be the best day, so here's a poor man's poll. Vote....

Sat 3 June
Sat 10 June
Sat 17 June
Sat 24 June
Sat 1 July

The venue will more than likely be the Post and Telegraph (the least worst Brighton 'spoons) unless we're lucky with the weather, in which case - beach? Who knows.

[Utter Shit]

Oh so Utter Shit moves out of Brighton and suddenly there's a Brighton meet? Shameless scum bags.

[Vodka Margarine]

Don't tell me you've moved to Newcastle like some kind of fiend.

[chrissiebrmc]

 Ray Travez and I would like to come if we can. June 3rd would be our preferred date.

[Johnny Yesno]

I think I can make any of those dates. Why the 'Spoons, though? Is it the price of a pint?

[NoSleep]

Probably floorspace as well. I know there's some other nice pubs in Brighton but some of them are a bit of a squeeze. Cheap and spacious is what we're looking for.

[Johnny Yesno]

The Black Lion and The Mesmerist are pretty large, as well as being pretty central and near the seafront. Nicer than the Spoons but pricier.

[NoSleep]

Wetherspoons it is, then.

[Johnny Yesno]

Guess so. I've not been in the Post and Telegraph but I have been in the large West Street Spoons on a Saturday afternoon and been unable to get a seat.

[Vodka Margarine]

Yeah, value and space is the reasoning behind it, as with most other meets up and down the land. I'm not sure if they allow people to book tables but I'll give them try when we have a clearer idea of the date and number of people confirmed.

[NoSleep]

It's worth checking ahead. I know that people do book tables in Wetherspoon pubs because we've been turfed out of reserved areas at meets at the Penderel's Oak.