Jan 8, 2013, 5:43 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Manchester Do and Concorde Tour
15 March 2013
MAN 15.03
Manchester Do and Concorde Tour 15 March 2013
including accommodation tips and location information
The main event
The Concorde tour
Saturday fringe addition
The main event list of attendees
The Concorde tour list of attendees
Photos of G-BOAC to whet your appetite
Travel arrangements to the Concorde Tour
15 March 2013
MAN 15.03
Manchester Do and Concorde Tour 15 March 2013
including accommodation tips and location information
The main event
The Concorde tour
Saturday fringe addition
The main event list of attendees
The Concorde tour list of attendees
Photos of G-BOAC to whet your appetite
Travel arrangements to the Concorde Tour
Manchester Do and Concorde Tour 15 March 2013
Dec 22, 2012, 11:11 am
#62
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Thanks to everyone who has registered their interest so far, post #2 updated. Please pm me if I've missed anyone.
There is still plenty of room - we have capacity for 40 for sit down dining or 50 for a buffet style option. In true "revman" style we will also allow a degree of overbooking for the main event based on an algorithm known only to your co-hosts.
We'll update on the capacity for the Concorde Tour, but the numbers are beginning to look viable for a private FT tour
There is still plenty of room - we have capacity for 40 for sit down dining or 50 for a buffet style option. In true "revman" style we will also allow a degree of overbooking for the main event based on an algorithm known only to your co-hosts.
We'll update on the capacity for the Concorde Tour, but the numbers are beginning to look viable for a private FT tour
Dec 22, 2012, 11:41 am
#63
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Thanks to everyone who has registered their interest so far, post #2 updated. Please pm me if I've missed anyone.
There is still plenty of room - we have capacity for 40 for sit down dining or 50 for a buffet style option. In true "revman" style we will also allow a degree of overbooking for the main event based on an algorithm known only to your co-hosts.
We'll update on the capacity for the Concorde Tour, but the numbers are beginning to look viable for a private FT tour
There is still plenty of room - we have capacity for 40 for sit down dining or 50 for a buffet style option. In true "revman" style we will also allow a degree of overbooking for the main event based on an algorithm known only to your co-hosts.
We'll update on the capacity for the Concorde Tour, but the numbers are beginning to look viable for a private FT tour
ps. I am at the Hoilday Inn Xpress not far from Waxy's
Last edited by thundercat; Dec 24, 2012 at 3:50 am
Dec 26, 2012, 12:09 pm
#64
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Dec 26, 2012, 12:20 pm
#65
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March for me in recent years has been busy flying wise. At the moment I am in the UK on the 15th so put me down as a possible, I will only be able to confirm perhaps as late as the week before - there is a real possibility I will be heading across the pond but if not, I'll be joining you in Manchester.
Dec 26, 2012, 12:31 pm
#66
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Rail tickets to MAN are now available until Friday 15th March. I shall be booking a train leaving at 1000, 1020, 1040 or 1100 and arriving in time for lunch and a short explore of Manchester city centre.
Current one way fares from Euston are GBP 51 in 1ST and GBP 34 in STD.
Perhaps trains for the 16th March shall become available next week.
Current one way fares from Euston are GBP 51 in 1ST and GBP 34 in STD.
Perhaps trains for the 16th March shall become available next week.
Dec 26, 2012, 12:54 pm
#67
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Rail tickets to MAN are now available until Friday 15th March. I shall be booking a train leaving at 1000, 1020, 1040 or 1100 and arriving in time for lunch and a short explore of Manchester city centre.
Current one way fares from Euston are GBP 51 in 1ST and GBP 34 in STD.
Perhaps trains for the 16th March shall become available next week.
Current one way fares from Euston are GBP 51 in 1ST and GBP 34 in STD.
Perhaps trains for the 16th March shall become available next week.
. Question now is to go before 10am or at 10am or after 10am!/AE
Dec 26, 2012, 1:27 pm
#68
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Tobias-UK you are added to the p'raps list - hopefully you can make it.
Thanks to Sixthfreedom and Angelodades for the update on train prices. Info added to the main post. TBH - if I were catching a 10 a.m. train heading north I wouldn't bother with the premium for 1st, and certainly not for a return on the Saturday when the at seat service is minimal. Journey time is just over 2 hrs. YMMV.
Thanks to Sixthfreedom and Angelodades for the update on train prices. Info added to the main post. TBH - if I were catching a 10 a.m. train heading north I wouldn't bother with the premium for 1st, and certainly not for a return on the Saturday when the at seat service is minimal. Journey time is just over 2 hrs. YMMV.
Dec 26, 2012, 4:26 pm
#69
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Surely the extra space and personal comfort is worth the GBP 17 each way upgrade alone?!
It is not like GBP 200 each way extra for a Club Europe ticket!
Dec 26, 2012, 4:32 pm
#71
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I would take the upgrade for £17 each way, but not much more especially on a mid-morning or early afternoon train as they are usually pretty quiet. Monday AM or Friday PM I would pay £100+ to sit in 1st as they are usually packed.
Dec 26, 2012, 4:33 pm
#72
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The 16-25 Railcard offers discounts on 1st tickets. Not sure which other cards do, if any. Further reading here:
http://www.railcard.co.uk/
http://www.railcard.co.uk/
Dec 26, 2012, 4:53 pm
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The 16-25 Railcard offers discounts on 1st tickets. Not sure which other cards do, if any. Further reading here:
http://www.railcard.co.uk/
http://www.railcard.co.uk/
/AE