Birmingham again anyone? - Pitcher and Piano - Friday 20th August 2010

[**Tilly**]

I think Castlebest may have been getting in some extra practice last night!

 

I need no practise... I do what I'm told

 

[caro]

I need no practise... I do what I'm told

 

Well in that case..........

[N42EMS]

Count Me In

[overdone]

Subbing..surfaced again.

[Castlebest]

Looking forward to seeing you N42EMS and welcome back Overdone

 

I did this map last year which no one took the slightest bit of notice of so I thought I would post it again for everyone to ignore

 

Note to drivers, Paradise Circus Queensway is actually a very large traffic island so its one way clockwise and part tunneled :grin:.

 

 

[Castlebest]

And here's the road map I think the easiest way to the city center from both North or South is along the A38 from either junction 6 of the M6 to the North of the city (spaghetti junction) or junction 4 of the M5 to the South of the city.

 

From the North.

 

Exit the M6 at junction 6 and follow the city center signs, this will bring you onto the A38(M) this is elevated to start then through a culvert type affair... keep following the city center signs and you will go over a big curving flyover and then into the first of the tunnels under the city... stay in the left hand lane and exit the A38 after the first tunnel, straight up the hill and through a set of traffic lights and you will be filtered onto Paradise Circus Queensway (detailed on my first map) the 3rd exit is Broad Street.

 

From the South

 

Exit the M5 at junction 4, take the A38 (third exit) from the traffic island the signed Birmingham. follow this for about 2 miles until you get to another traffic island (Longbridge) take the first exit (still the A38:cool: and follow this through Northfield and Selly Oak eventually (about 6 miles) you will come to a large set of traffic lights (8 lane I think) with a McDonald's Drive through on the left straight on for about 700 yards and into the first of the tunnels under the city from the South, stay in the left hand lane and exit the A38 after the first tunnel, you will then be filtered onto Paradise Circus Queensway (detailed on my first map) the 1st exit is Broad Street.

 

[caro]

Looking forward to seeing you N42EMS and welcome back Overdone

 

I did this map last year which no one took the slightest bit of notice of so I thought I would post it again for everyone to ignore

 

Note to drivers, Paradise Circus Queensway is actually a very large traffic island so its one way clockwise and part tunneled :grin:.

 

 

 

Alternatively get a train to Birmingham New Street, get into a taxi on the rank outside and tell the driver to take you to the Piano and Pitcher. You can't miss it.

 

PS If you find yourself in water you've gone too far.

[overdone]

Has anyone booked Jurys Inn yet? Last year they had smoking rooms and there were some spare beds in peoples rooms.

[babybear39]

I'll check the details now...

[babybear39]

Jurys prices:

 

2 adults £49

 

3 adults £49

 

And yes, they do smoking rooms

[babybear39]

Right folks...

 

Just booked a 3 adult smoking room for the 20th August

 

Sillygirl, you have first dabs, anyone else wnat to share?

[The GodMother]

Sorry cant do any of them due to it being my second most expensive month of the year.

[determindator]

Good to see you OD and hope all is good with you.

[overdone]

Good to see you OD and hope all is good with you.

Yes. After two attempts have finally moved a few streets to better property. Phew!! Thought it would never happen. More stable now. Hope to share room in Drurys. Is anyone helping with room sharing allocation. What floor are people occupying?

[babybear39]

I've booked a family smoking room

[Crapstone]

Does that mean I have to look out for you at the station, or would Ma'am like a door to door service?

 

I'll book a double room and anyone is welcome to kip ..as long as you don't snore too loud!

Edited July 13, 2010 by Crapstone

[babybear39]

Door to door sounds good

 

You're welcome to share with me and SG if you want CS?

[Crapstone]

Have Sat Nav can travel...Can't drive for toffee but a G & T goes down well

I'd be lucky to wake up in the morning with you guys..a leek in one ear and a puppet in the other

[babybear39]

[hilaryfrances]

noooo CP dont let someone have a leek in your ear.....thats orrible

[Crapstone]

I'd rather it be in my ear than my mouth... Cringe You never know where these Welsh women will put their leeks ....

[babybear39]

[determindator]

Yes. After two attempts have finally moved a few streets to better property. Phew!! Thought it would never happen. More stable now. Hope to share room in Drurys. Is anyone helping with room sharing allocation. What floor are people occupying?

 

Hi OD!

 

I haven't got that far yet but will up date with info as soon as.

[Crapstone]

[determindator]

Hi OD!

 

I haven't got that far yet but will up date with info as soon as.

 

Just to add OD I haven't defo decided on a particular Hotel yet but will look on thread to see who's booked where and take it from there. Will keep you posted.