Thank you all for voting. The polls are now closed.
[dramatic music starts playing]
The votes have been counted and independently verified (by me).
…….. I can now reveal the location for the 2015 Down South, UK Gathering…….
…….. 13 out of 16 of you voted for……….
[Drum Roll]
…….. Pine Tree, Devizes, Wilts!
If you guys watched my Youtube video first, the dramatic build up to the announcement would have been a real let down.
(Yes Huw, watching the Youtube video first would have been the only ‘suspense’ killer!)
Pine Tree
Pine Tree was the run away winner in the selection. I was surprised to see no #1 votes for the Sustainability Centre. I thought I would have interested a few of you. I have to confess to voting Pine Tree 1st and Creeksea Place Barns 2nd, as I was after sole occupancy and I don’t mind having a little more luxury, as we don’t tend to do holidays.
Now that we’ve decided on our location, it’s time to book it up!
Pine Tree costs £1,200 for 2 nights accommodation, with no extra charges. I need to pay a £300 deposit to hold the dates and the rest of the balance 4 weeks before arrival.
The manager said there’s only one weekend free at the time of writing:
16-18th October 2015
Pine Tree sleeps 18 people. I’ll be allocating beds out on a first come, first served basis. We can have up to 25 people attend the day time, but only 18 can stop overnight. Lou and I have pre-booked 2 of the beds, that leaves 16 beds remaining………
If you can make that weekend, and you want to stop in the accommodation for 2 nights with the rest of the group, please send me an email confirming the following:
- How many beds your requesting? (On your own / with partner etc.)
- That you’re in a position to pay a proportion of the £300 deposit to me this week. The amount will depend on the uptake – 18 people = £16.67 per person, 14 people = £21.43pp, 10 people = £30pp etc.
I will contact you back confirming your place, and I’ll discuss payments with you separately.
Attending but not stopping over
If you’re interested in attending the day time, but not stopping over, drop me an email confirming the following:
- How many of you are attending?
- What time and date are you planning on arriving and departing?
What if we can’t get the numbers or the space goes?
I will source another location that matches Pine Tree’s qualities and let you all know what it is, free dates and cost.
My Email
hrdavies82@gmail.com
Group Name
The survey also clarified the group name that we’re going to call ourselves moving forward.
[dramatic music starts playing, as viewers complain]
“Is he doing this drawn out dramatic crap again?”
“Yes”
“Even after the poor attempt above?”
“You bet!”
[Drum roll]
……… FIRE Escape (TM)
(FIRE Escape T Shirts, dressing gowns and underwear soon to be found in all good value superstores)
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
0 Comments
Anonymous
8th September 2015Hi Huw,
I'm afraid I wont be able to make that weekend, although its a little closer to me. I'll be keeping an eye open for the future meets so I can hopefully attend!
London Rob
Huw Davies
8th September 2015Hi London Rob,
Sorry to hear that. Please keep your eye out for them in future!
Hopefully I can meet you i person some day.
Cheers
Huw
ERG
8th September 2015Living only an hour away I'll be attending as a Saturday day guest
M from There's Value
8th September 2015Great, I think I can make it. Will check tonight for sure and let you know asap. Glad a date, location, and name have been picked! Also, love the name!
Cheers
FIbrarian
9th September 2015Really looking forward to this. I've dropped you an email Huw.
The Big Monkey
9th September 2015Hi Huw,
Just checking with the boss for the October gathering. We will probably stay in our bus, as we will be travelling in it.
Will let you know shortly.
TBM.
M from There's Value
9th September 2015i can make it. looking forward to seeing whoever turns up!
Jim McG
10th September 2015I'll try to make it Huw although it might be part of a "swing south" to see some friends, so we'd only drop by on the Saturday. Will let you know nearer the time
Huw Davies
13th September 2015Awesome thanks Guy!
Huw Davies
13th September 2015Great news, thanks M!
Huw Davies
13th September 2015Hi TBM,
Great to hear you're 'likely' to come along to the next one. It'll be great to catch up again!
Cheers
Huw
Huw Davies
13th September 2015Thanks FIbrarian!
Huw Davies
13th September 2015Whoop Whoop. Great stuff. See you there M!
Huw Davies
13th September 2015Hi Jim,
Great news. It'll be great to see you both again.
Cheers
Huw
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