London Meetups

steven_ber · Aug 16th, 2005, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Also close to Manor Park British Rail Station (or whatever our rail 'system' is called these days...) which is 15mins from Liverpool Street or 7 minutes from Stratford.

Please note: there are Two Chennai Dosa restaurants and a third that is using pretty much the same name. Unless everyone is vegie the one we want is at 353 High Street North, and is the one furthest away from East Ham Stn or closest to Manor Park station.

Just a reminder of the location for anyone new to this thread (who are most welcome to join us).

Date - 20th August.

Meeting point 1 - 16:00 at a local pub (venue still to be decided)

Meeting point 2 - 17:00 at Chennai Dosa, 353 High street north, east ham, closest tube station is east ham on the district line. (also see above).

I will be there, though still not sure if I will meet at the pub or at the restaurant.

Saying goodbye to this particular long-term friend (booze) is not as easy as I first thought.

A friend tells me there is a 'Witherspoons' pub near east ham tube station, anyone know of it? these places are normally good for meeting people.

Rob, Will the train you catch stop at Romford, Stratford or preferably Ilford? if so, a local train to Manor Park would be your best option (1 stop from Ilford or 3 from Stratford)

Rob_The_Pom · Aug 16th, 2005, 13:58

Hi Steve,

I'm not sure if my train will stop at any of those, except maybe Stratford. It's no worries though - I'll find a way!

Rob

Nick-H · Aug 16th, 2005, 14:37

Rob, just realised you're coming from Colchester. If you can get off at Ilford, or even Gidea Park or Romford then take a stopping train to Manor Park you will save yourself heaps of time going into Liverpool St and back out on the District Line. One of those train sites on that new-fangled-internety-webby thingy that young peopple use should give you a recommended itinery. You could even get a bus from outside the station (cross the road) (or a minicab if feeling rich) to save the walk.

Wetherspoons... that sounds like the one. Sorry I didn't make it that far yet. Oh; just checked their site and nothing is listed for this area...

Nick-H · Aug 16th, 2005, 14:37

Rob... change at Shenfield....

COLCHESTER STATION 14:33 Train ONE RAILWAY
SHENFIELD 15:10 15:14 Train ONE RAILWAY
MANOR PARK 15:41

andygoodyear · Aug 16th, 2005, 14:38

Anyone know the best way for me? I'm coming from Norwood Junsction

Rob_The_Pom · Aug 16th, 2005, 14:42

That's brilliant, I'll do that Nick.

JD Weatherspoons will be a good spot to meet - nice cheap beer.

Rob_The_Pom · Aug 16th, 2005, 14:43

Is Indiaflower still coming along?
Anyone else?

Nick-H · Aug 16th, 2005, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by andygoodyear

Anyone know the best way for me? I'm coming from Norwood Junsction

Norwood Junction?

Best just cancel the whole event

Seriously, I'm not very good at London public transport these days, [wrong information deleted --- thanks, Steve...]

steven_ber · Aug 16th, 2005, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by andygoodyear

Anyone know the best way for me? I'm coming from Norwood Junsction

Train from Norwood Jn to Victoria, then the District line from Victoria to East Ham (about 37 minutes from Victoria).

or

Train from Norwood Jn to London Bridge, then the Jubilee line to West Ham, then the District line to East Ham (about 28 minutes from London Bridge).

I think there are more trains from Norwood Jn to London Bridge than to Victoria.

Nick-H · Aug 17th, 2005, 01:51

The Overdraft Tavern!

Well, I did say it used to be a bank

You'll recognise the Barclays architecture of the corner door.

It is very close to East Ham Station. Come out of station, turn right and pub is just a few doors away on the next corner.

From Manor Park it will about 25 minute walk, or 5 mins on the bus (get off bus at stop for station which is just before the pub.

I'm no conoiseur of pubs, but it looks OK.

reminder: there are two branches of Chennai Dosa and another place with almost identical name. The one we want is the non-veg one at 353 High St North, and is the last one you come to heading North from the pub.

I think Suseela will come for a couple of hours, so we'll probably not come to the pub.

How to recognise? Anyone got an Indian flag?

Nick-H · Aug 17th, 2005, 01:53

That's turn RIGHT from E Ham station, in case anyone read the post in thefew seconds that dyslexia ruled

andygoodyear · Aug 17th, 2005, 02:15

Ok well lets meet at the pub at 4pm. Is that a good time for everybody??? I guess I will get there first (kinda feel responsible as I organised it!). I will wear a white shirt and a pair of jeans!!!

Feel free to PM me and I will pass on my mobile phone number

Rob_The_Pom · Aug 17th, 2005, 02:24

Excellent, I'll be there at 4. The pub name is perfect considering the size of my student debt!
Who else is joining us?

Indianflower · Aug 17th, 2005, 13:55

Hi guys, Sorry for the lack of communication from little old me these past few days, i've been insanely busy at work trying to get things wrapped up before I head off to India on Monday...still on for Saturday though, am planning on making it to the pub around 4ish

Looking forward to meeting you all

Indianflower

Nick-H · Aug 17th, 2005, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by andygoodyear

I will wear a white shirt and a pair of jeans!!!

Everyone wearing a white shirt and jeans, take one step forward....

Oh.

OK: everyone wearing a white shirt and jeans and not an IMer, please take one step back.

Aug 16th, 2005, 13:58	#92
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,291	Hi Steve, I'm not sure if my train will stop at any of those, except maybe Stratford. It's no worries though - I'll find a way! Rob __________________ The solution to your troubles is at the bottom of a glass

Aug 16th, 2005, 14:37	#93
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,887	Rob, just realised you're coming from Colchester. If you can get off at Ilford, or even Gidea Park or Romford then take a stopping train to Manor Park you will save yourself heaps of time going into Liverpool St and back out on the District Line. One of those train sites on that new-fangled-internety-webby thingy that young peopple use should give you a recommended itinery. You could even get a bus from outside the station (cross the road) (or a minicab if feeling rich) to save the walk. Wetherspoons... that sounds like the one. Sorry I didn't make it that far yet. Oh; just checked their site and nothing is listed for this area... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Aug 17th, 2005, 01:51	#100
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,887	And the Pub is called... The Overdraft Tavern! Well, I did say it used to be a bank You'll recognise the Barclays architecture of the corner door. It is very close to East Ham Station. Come out of station, turn right and pub is just a few doors away on the next corner. From Manor Park it will about 25 minute walk, or 5 mins on the bus (get off bus at stop for station which is just before the pub. I'm no conoiseur of pubs, but it looks OK. reminder: there are two branches of Chennai Dosa and another place with almost identical name. The one we want is the non-veg one at 353 High St North, and is the last one you come to heading North from the pub. I think Suseela will come for a couple of hours, so we'll probably not come to the pub. How to recognise? Anyone got an Indian flag?

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Indianflower get_me_back_to_India Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Currently floating around London Posts: 61	Hi guys, Sorry for the lack of communication from little old me these past few days, i've been insanely busy at work trying to get things wrapped up before I head off to India on Monday...still on for Saturday though, am planning on making it to the pub around 4ish Looking forward to meeting you all Indianflower

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