Apr 30, 2013, 3:01 pm
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The FlyerTalk BAEC Forum London DO!
Date and timings: Friday 7th June from 6pm
Pre-boarding is from 5pm, but the main event kicks off at 6pm. Indicative timings for the rest of the evening are food at 7:30 and auction at 8:30. These may move slightly on the day depending on when people arrive, so get there early!
Venue: Parliament Panorama, St Thomas' Hospital, SE1 7EH
There will be signage and staff available to guide you to your gate, but the venue is essentially in between the waterfront and St Thomas' hospital, it is visible from Westminster Bridge.
This is quite an exciting venue that Chris and I have managed to procure, we hope you all enjoy it! We have use of XboX and Wii, with large TV screens, for some gaming entertainment. The view will of course be wonderful, if you can pull yourselves away from the bar. There is also an outdoor area, with views over the Thames towards The Houses of Parliament. See below for the current build status!
Food:
The venue have very kindly agreed to put on a "British Summer Classic" picnic free of charge, this will include;
Mini coronation chicken tarts
Mini pea, asparagus tarts with mint crme fraiche
Selection of smoked salmon and mackerel with horseradish cream and watercress
Beetroot, orange and rhubard salad
British cheese platter with oatcakes and relish
Hand carved meats with piccalilli and breas
Alcohol:
There will be a bar on site serving bottled beers, spirits, wines and champagne. The prices are very reasonable, starting at just 3 for a bottle of beer! Please note that there will only be one credit card machine at the venue, so we kindly ask you to bring cash and only use the machine for larger purchases!
Link to Pre-Order wine list
Local amenities:
There are numerous hotels in the local area (ranging from Premier Inn to Mariott) and the venue is located 10 minutes walk from Waterloo Station and Westminster Station.
Auction and raffle:
We will be holding a charity auction at the event, full "prizes" to be announced on the night (we are looking for kind donations, so if anyone has anything to auction then please do let us know), but the current offering is:
Two week vacation in an Orlando villa. The villa has 7 bedrooms, sleeping up to 14 people, has a pool, gamesroom and large family room. It is located just a few miles from the theme parks and overlooks a nature reserve. Flights are not included and blackout dates (such as bank holidays and school holidays) will apply. Please PM me for further information.
Fancy having an FT renowned chef cook you and 3 guests dinner? Fancy having food and alcohol included? I know I do, so if you live within the M25 then bid for this amazing prize!
So you've bid for, and won, the chef's dinner for 4 persons. What could make the night even more special? How about having our very own pianoamit supply his wonderful musical talent? A piano is required, but this is one talent not to be missed!
Case of Champagne kindly donated by one of the suppliers to the event.
There will also be a raffle, with tickets costing 10 each and an amazing array of prizes on offer! This is a St Thomas' hospital raffle with just 300 tickets on sale, so when they are gone, they are gone! Snap them up quickly!
Link to Raffle Prizes
Charity begins on FT
We are a lovely bunch, but let us not forget that whilst we complain about the gloop in Galleries First or the breadcrumbs on our seat in Club Europe or the horror of trying to drink slightly warm vintage Champagne in First that there are people out there who are genuinely suffering. So whilst we are drinking Champagne and enjoying the beautiful view across the river, please do dig deep and consider those less fortunate. As such we will be supporting two charities that I feel passionately about, one I have known about for some time, the other is new to me, but one that touches the heart;
Holidays For Heroes: Our very own T8192 and his Bears work for this not-for-profit organisation, which provides respite holidays for our military wounded, wives/widows and their families.
Evelina Trust: An NHS Foundation to support sick children and their families, run by the very venue we are hosting our event in.
Date and timings: Friday 7th June from 6pm
Pre-boarding is from 5pm, but the main event kicks off at 6pm. Indicative timings for the rest of the evening are food at 7:30 and auction at 8:30. These may move slightly on the day depending on when people arrive, so get there early!
Venue: Parliament Panorama, St Thomas' Hospital, SE1 7EH
There will be signage and staff available to guide you to your gate, but the venue is essentially in between the waterfront and St Thomas' hospital, it is visible from Westminster Bridge.
This is quite an exciting venue that Chris and I have managed to procure, we hope you all enjoy it! We have use of XboX and Wii, with large TV screens, for some gaming entertainment. The view will of course be wonderful, if you can pull yourselves away from the bar. There is also an outdoor area, with views over the Thames towards The Houses of Parliament. See below for the current build status!
Food:
The venue have very kindly agreed to put on a "British Summer Classic" picnic free of charge, this will include;
Mini coronation chicken tarts
Mini pea, asparagus tarts with mint crme fraiche
Selection of smoked salmon and mackerel with horseradish cream and watercress
Beetroot, orange and rhubard salad
British cheese platter with oatcakes and relish
Hand carved meats with piccalilli and breas
Alcohol:
There will be a bar on site serving bottled beers, spirits, wines and champagne. The prices are very reasonable, starting at just 3 for a bottle of beer! Please note that there will only be one credit card machine at the venue, so we kindly ask you to bring cash and only use the machine for larger purchases!
Link to Pre-Order wine list
Local amenities:
There are numerous hotels in the local area (ranging from Premier Inn to Mariott) and the venue is located 10 minutes walk from Waterloo Station and Westminster Station.
Auction and raffle:
We will be holding a charity auction at the event, full "prizes" to be announced on the night (we are looking for kind donations, so if anyone has anything to auction then please do let us know), but the current offering is:
Two week vacation in an Orlando villa. The villa has 7 bedrooms, sleeping up to 14 people, has a pool, gamesroom and large family room. It is located just a few miles from the theme parks and overlooks a nature reserve. Flights are not included and blackout dates (such as bank holidays and school holidays) will apply. Please PM me for further information.
Fancy having an FT renowned chef cook you and 3 guests dinner? Fancy having food and alcohol included? I know I do, so if you live within the M25 then bid for this amazing prize!
So you've bid for, and won, the chef's dinner for 4 persons. What could make the night even more special? How about having our very own pianoamit supply his wonderful musical talent? A piano is required, but this is one talent not to be missed!
Case of Champagne kindly donated by one of the suppliers to the event.
There will also be a raffle, with tickets costing 10 each and an amazing array of prizes on offer! This is a St Thomas' hospital raffle with just 300 tickets on sale, so when they are gone, they are gone! Snap them up quickly!
Link to Raffle Prizes
Charity begins on FT
We are a lovely bunch, but let us not forget that whilst we complain about the gloop in Galleries First or the breadcrumbs on our seat in Club Europe or the horror of trying to drink slightly warm vintage Champagne in First that there are people out there who are genuinely suffering. So whilst we are drinking Champagne and enjoying the beautiful view across the river, please do dig deep and consider those less fortunate. As such we will be supporting two charities that I feel passionately about, one I have known about for some time, the other is new to me, but one that touches the heart;
Holidays For Heroes: Our very own T8192 and his Bears work for this not-for-profit organisation, which provides respite holidays for our military wounded, wives/widows and their families.
Evelina Trust: An NHS Foundation to support sick children and their families, run by the very venue we are hosting our event in.
London* Do - Friday 7 June (* Sarf)
May 9, 2013, 5:17 pm
#211
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May 9, 2013, 5:21 pm
#212
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London* Do - Friday 7 June (* Sarf)
Ill be flying out the next day via GF so might have to keep drinking champagne through the night 
May 9, 2013, 5:32 pm
#213
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May 10, 2013, 2:50 am
#216
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Right, so further to Steve's updates and the announcement last night, here's a bit more detail:
The venue is Parliament Panorama, Riverside, St Thomas Hospital, Westminster.
We will have a heated and waterproof marquee with an outside area under cover and an open terrace. Maximum capacity is 300 so feel free to invite along lurkers, OneWorld friends, friends, family, better halves etc.
It is a private event with security so there will be a guest list and attendees will need ID (more from me on this later).
Gavin is kindly laying on finger food themed "summer picnic". See wiki for detail.
As mentioned, the bar is serving wide range of drinks (I can upload the wine list later - in EDI lounge at the moment) including champagne, wine, bottled beers (no draught beers) all at very reasonable prices.
Giant Jenga, Wi consoles and full music system available for our use.
Parking is available and nearest underground stations are Westminster or Waterloo. We'll work up some hotel suggestions for those needing them.
The venue suggests anyone wishing to join the Infernos After-Party set off around 11pm and those of us more sensible start drinking up around the same time.
The venue is Parliament Panorama, Riverside, St Thomas Hospital, Westminster.
We will have a heated and waterproof marquee with an outside area under cover and an open terrace. Maximum capacity is 300 so feel free to invite along lurkers, OneWorld friends, friends, family, better halves etc.
It is a private event with security so there will be a guest list and attendees will need ID (more from me on this later).
Gavin is kindly laying on finger food themed "summer picnic". See wiki for detail.
As mentioned, the bar is serving wide range of drinks (I can upload the wine list later - in EDI lounge at the moment) including champagne, wine, bottled beers (no draught beers) all at very reasonable prices.
Giant Jenga, Wi consoles and full music system available for our use.
Parking is available and nearest underground stations are Westminster or Waterloo. We'll work up some hotel suggestions for those needing them.
The venue suggests anyone wishing to join the Infernos After-Party set off around 11pm and those of us more sensible start drinking up around the same time.
May 10, 2013, 2:59 am
#218
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London-etc
Posts: 3,893
ID card, a friend was recently crossing the border by bus in Norway and the only form of ID card he had was his gym pass which they accepted
May 10, 2013, 3:02 am
#219
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Hotels
Right, so further to Steve's updates and the announcement last night, here's a bit more detail:
The venue is Parliament Panorama, Riverside, St Thomas Hospital, Westminster.
We will have a heated and waterproof marquee with an outside area under cover and an open terrace. Maximum capacity is 300 so feel free to invite along lurkers, OneWorld friends, friends, family, better halves etc.
It is a private event with security so there will be a guest list and attendees will need ID (more from me on this later).
Gavin is kindly laying on finger food themed "summer picnic". See wiki for detail.
As mentioned, the bar is serving wide range of drinks (I can upload the wine list later - in EDI lounge at the moment) including champagne, wine, bottled beers (no draught beers) all at very reasonable prices.
Giant Jenga, Wi consoles and full music system available for our use.
Parking is available and nearest underground stations are Westminster or Waterloo. We'll work up some hotel suggestions for those needing them.
The venue suggests anyone wishing to join the Infernos After-Party set off around 11pm and those of us more sensible start drinking up around the same time.
The venue is Parliament Panorama, Riverside, St Thomas Hospital, Westminster.
We will have a heated and waterproof marquee with an outside area under cover and an open terrace. Maximum capacity is 300 so feel free to invite along lurkers, OneWorld friends, friends, family, better halves etc.
It is a private event with security so there will be a guest list and attendees will need ID (more from me on this later).
Gavin is kindly laying on finger food themed "summer picnic". See wiki for detail.
As mentioned, the bar is serving wide range of drinks (I can upload the wine list later - in EDI lounge at the moment) including champagne, wine, bottled beers (no draught beers) all at very reasonable prices.
Giant Jenga, Wi consoles and full music system available for our use.
Parking is available and nearest underground stations are Westminster or Waterloo. We'll work up some hotel suggestions for those needing them.
The venue suggests anyone wishing to join the Infernos After-Party set off around 11pm and those of us more sensible start drinking up around the same time.
So we have corporate rates with Park Plaza Westminster/County Hallm these are nearest hotels, and I can recommend the 1 Bed Iconic view Suites, amazing views
There is Mariott County Hall accross the road. Double Tree Westminster is nearest Hilton property 15 minute walk across Lambeth Bridge, we have corporate rates with Hilton Tower Bridge as well. For those on more of budget, Premier Inn County Hall, or cheaper and nicer the new Premier Inn Waterloo on York Road, used to be our old Lying in Hospital 
May 10, 2013, 4:55 am
#220
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Please put me down as skye1 +1
Referring to plane comments upthread, perhaps we should book a roundtrip out of LGW for Saturday (Jersey, RTM, etc.) since we'll be "sarf" anyways
Referring to plane comments upthread, perhaps we should book a roundtrip out of LGW for Saturday (Jersey, RTM, etc.) since we'll be "sarf" anyways
May 10, 2013, 5:10 am
#221
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I am off LHR-ATH-LHR/LCY-JFK-MIA-SFO (with a few night stops to make the most of the journey) the next day with an overseas based FT friend. Come along ;-)
May 10, 2013, 6:22 am
#224
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Aha! I was planning a long and tedious public transport trek for that Friday; a break of journey for my first FT do sounds ideal. So please count me in (no +1, sadly).
Given that it's a private event with security, would there be a quiet corner I could stash a suitcase? No worries if not, presumably there's a left luggage service at Waterloo.
Given that it's a private event with security, would there be a quiet corner I could stash a suitcase? No worries if not, presumably there's a left luggage service at Waterloo.
May 10, 2013, 6:26 am
#225
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Luggage
Aha! I was planning a long and tedious public transport trek for that Friday; a break of journey for my first FT do sounds ideal. So please count me in (no +1, sadly).
Given that it's a private event with security, would there be a quiet corner I could stash a suitcase? No worries if not, presumably there's a left luggage service at Waterloo.
Given that it's a private event with security, would there be a quiet corner I could stash a suitcase? No worries if not, presumably there's a left luggage service at Waterloo.