Dear Friends,
I think Janet's ideas about regional meet-ups are excellent.
There will be a surprising number of us who would love to travel to such events outside our own areas.
From 2007 till 2017 I organised a June function for us all at The Mill On The Soar near Leicester.
The reason for choosing that venue was because the location was central for our UK members.
Lynn and I travelled 200 miles to get there, and a lot of people travelled much further, from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, and even from Australia and Arizona on a few occasions when ex-pats on the PCUK forums were holidaying in the UK.
From there being just 15 of us at The Mil in 2007, the numbers quickly rose to 60 -70 people attending in June every year, all of them members of our onine forum.
And Janet's so right about how great friendships have been formed by PCUK members who met regularly at these get-togethers. Speaking personally, I made more true friends in my 14yrs of this PCa battle than I had made in all the years before diagnosis in 2005.
However, since those heady days, numbers dropped as we guys aged and/or were facing very serious illness.
I'm so glad I got to meet them all.
To comply with Data Protection laws, Janet has asked me to use my mailing list to contact everone who was a regular at The Mill On The Soar rather than her sending out unsolicited emails.
And of course, you can PM Janet on here, or post your interest on this forum topic.
Once I send out the 'Group Email', those who receive it will be able to read a message from Janet giving you a lot more details about the event on Sat July 6th this year.
Keep a lookout for my mail in your inbox.
You can mail me at georgehardy51@msn.com
and I will pass on any queries you may have to Janet.
Stay well my friends,
Looking forward to meeting old friends and new in July.
George
PS.Once people have confirmed they wish to attend, we'll have a regularly updated list of who'll be there.
I'll start that list now:
JANET (JLBATTY)
GEORGE (George_H)
LYNN "
KATRINA "
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Hello all, new friends and older friends,
We're looking at meeting socially on 6 July in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, a lovely and lively little market town, relatively easy to get to by road or rail. If you can make it, it will be great to see friends, old and new, there. So if you are interested please let me know, either here or by email or pm, and I'll add you to the list.
Currently those who've replied are in the list below.
Thanks, Janet
Janet - (JLBatty)
George - (George_H)
Lynn
Katrina
Aase Christensen
Lynne Cook
Keith and Camilla (Keith & Camilla)
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Hi,
We (me in particular) aren't very sociable so won't be attending.
We just returned from a mid-week break staying 3 miles from Northallerton. I'd second that it's a nice place with some stylish shops. Thirsk, another nice town but smaller, has an excellent vet attraction which I won't name noting the comment above about advertising. There are lots of places to visit especially with a car although York isn't too far for rail travellers. There's a 5 star museum in Barnard Castle and one at Shildon that don't get the publicity they deserve. Masham, Ripon, Fountains, Eden and Elvington deserve mention too. Peter
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Hello Peter, and thanks for the additional information. I agree it’s a lovely area, with lots to see. Sorry you won’t be joining us, but happy to hear you enjoyed your visit recently. Take care, Janet
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I would have loved to have attended, but unfortunately I'm away that weekend. I hope everyone has a wonderful time!
Chris
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Hi Chris, sorry you’re away that weekend.
The idea is for more regular, sociable events so fingers crossed next time you’ll be available. And maybe others will start to organise meet-ups. Many people get such a benefit from being able to chat freely to people who understand.
Take care, Janet
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I’m still deliberating, but it may only be me coming, we shall see.x
Chris.
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Thanks, Chris, it would be great to see you if you can, but more important you look after yourself and Shirley. No rush to let me know.
Take care, love to you and Shirley.
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Can I just stick a reminder in this thread of a meetup this Saturday in Hertfordshire, so ideal for anyone in Beds, Herts, Bucks area, and even London and out to the north and west.
https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t21210-Prostate-Peddlers-Open-Day--Hertfordshire
Although it's a cycling day, I'm told some people will be staying in the cafe after the cyclists depart, so if you are determined not to cycle, still come along. See the other thread and let Charles know if you are coming so he has some idea of numbers.
It might be useful to say here too if you're coming, then I can try and make a point of saying hello to any other forum members there. (It's my first time there too.)
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Hello, and I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful Easter weather - it's even like the middle of summer up in Yorkshire!
I've just updated the list of those hoping to come to Northallerton as below. If anyone else is thinking of joining us, please let me know?
We are planning for it to be a sociable meet-up in the centre of beautiful Northallerton and once we have expected numbers I'll start to confirm exactly where.
There is a lot of accommodation in and around Northallerton for anyone wanting to stop over and make a break of it, and also a train station which is well served with trains from all directions. The station is only a short distance from Northallerton centre and from York. It is on the main line from Scotland to London and also cross country routes.
For drivers Northallerton is close to the A1(M) - north of York and south of Darlington.
If you are not sure yet whether you can make it, or have any questions, please let me know. It will be great to see you - old friends or new ones we haven't met yet.
Those currently planning to attend are:
Janet (JLBatty)
George (George_H), Lynn and Katrina
Aase Christensen
Lynne Cook (Lynne)
Keith and Camilla Powell (Keith & Camilla)
Lesley and Philip Baker (Philip & Lesley)
We have some other members who are possibly going to be able to make it, but are not sure yet, so I will add them if, and when, they confirm.
Take care, Janet
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Thanks Janet😎
Don't forget, guys and goddesses, the meet up is on SATURDAY 6th JULY.
To add your names to the group mailing list, please email me:
georgehardy51@msn.com
Another group mail will go out Saturday 27th April.
We're really looking forward to meeting old friends again and would love to meet new ones too.🙂
Stay well my friends,
Geeorge
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Hello all,
Another bank holiday and more sunshine!
Just a quick update to say I'll be visiting Northallerton on Monday to confirm a place to meet on the 6th July.
Our list of attendees are currently:
Janet (J L Batty)
George (George_H), Lynn and Katrina
Aase Christensen
Lynne Cook (Lynne)
Keith and Camilla Powell (Keith & Camilla)
Lesley and Philip Baker (Philip & Lesley)
James Grant and Liz (jgrant1969)
We have some 'possible' attendees who I will add if they become 'probables'.
If you want me to add your name(s) to the list please let George or me know, if will be lovely to meet any friends we've not met yet, or any of our friends from previous events.
Hoping you are all enjoying your weekend.
Take care, Janet
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Hello all,
Just a quick update to say I've booked an area in the bar of the Allerton Court Hotel, Darlington Road, Northallerton, DL6 2XF allertoncourthotel.co.uk from 12.00 noon on Saturday 6th July. If anyone else wants to join us please let me know.
The bar menu is on the hotel's website and is a fairly typical bar menu. This area is more relaxed than the more formal restaurant which I thought would be nicer for a sociable meet-up. It also opens up onto a garden area which could be useful if we get a hot and sunny day!
The hotel, which has a large car park, is on the outskirts of Northallerton, on the A167 just north of the High Street, a few minutes walk from the centre of Northallerton. The railway station is at the other end of the High Street, around a mile away, but I am happy to pick anyone up from the station. The station has direct links with Kings Cross, on the London-Edinburgh route, and has a regular supply of trains from York, a 20-25 minute ride away.
northallerton.info has more information on the area. Worth a visit is the Saturday market in the town centre. Also Lewis & Cooper, a speciality food and drink shop and cafe, often referred to as the Fortnum & Mason of the north. For anyone wanting to stop over in the area there are plenty of pubs and restaurants for evening meals and some magnificent countryside and lovely villages close by.
If anyone is thinking of joining us and wants any more information, please let me know.
Thanks, Janet
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Meeting up on Saturday 6th July @ NORTHALLERTON
Dear Friends,
Here's the latest news about the event from Janet (Jlbatty).
If you're already on her mailing list, you'll have seen this already, but if anyone else here would like to join the 'mad bunch' on July 6th please email me at:
georgehardy51@msn.com
and I'll add your name to Janet's list
Hello all,
Just a quick update to say that I have booked an area in the bar of the Allerton Court Hotel, Darlington Road, Northallerton, DL6 2XF - allertoncourthotel.co.uk from 12.00 noon on Saturday 6th July and am looking forward to seeing you all there. Currently there are likely to be twelve of us, but I’ll put a message on the forum to see if anyone else is wanting to join us.
Attendees so far are:
George, Lynn and Katrina Hardy
Aase Christensen
James Grant and Liz
Keith and Camilla Powell
Lynne Cook
Philip and Lesley Baker
and me.
The bar menu is on the hotel’s website and is a fairly typical bar menu. I chose this area as it is more relaxed than the main restaurant for a sociable meet-up. It opens up onto a garden area too so useful if it is a hot and sunny day!
I am assured that the hotel can provide gluten free options and if anyone has any other requests if you let me know I can check with them. They are happy to take pre-orders to make sure they have what we want available, but otherwise we are welcome to order on the day.
The Allerton Court Hotel is on the outskirts of Northallerton - just on the A167 north of the High Street. So just a few minutes walk from the centre of Northallerton but with a large car park. It is at the opposite end of town to the railway station - around a mile away. I will have my car and am happy to pick anyone up from the railway station. The railway station has direct links to Kings Cross on the London to Edinburgh line. Alternatively there are plenty of trains from York, taking around 20-25 minutes.
To find out more about Northallerton have a look at northallerton.info. One place definitely worth a visit is Lewis & Cooper, often referred to as the Fortnum & Mason of the north. It has a fantastic range of speciality food and drink and also a cafe. On Saturday there is a popular market in the centre of Northallerton. There are also numerous nice little cafes, including a 'Betty’s tearooms', another Yorkshire institution. For those of us who are staying over we have a selection of pubs and restaurants for an evening meal.
Close by are many beautiful traditional villages and stunning countryside. If anyone has any questions I am happy to try to answer as I’ve been lucky enough to live within reasonable travelling distance of this beautiful area for most of my life. And once we know our final numbers I can get more information or organise other trips to local attractions over the weekend.
More info about venue:
allertoncourthotel.co.uk
Looking forward to seeing you all on the 6th.
Take care and best wishes,
Janet
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Hello all,
Just a final call to see if anyone else wants to join us in Northallerton next Saturday. Those already down to attend are:
George, Lynn and Katrina Hardy
Aase Christensen
James Grant and Liz
Keith and Camilla Powell
Lynne Cook
Philip and Lesley Baker
Margaret and Brian Mableson
and me.
I'm really looking forward to seeing old friends again, and I know George is too, but if anyone else wants to join us please let me know. Even if you don't know anyone on the list you are very welcome, just let me know if you want any more information or want to join us.
Venue is the Allerton Court Hotel, Darlington Road, Northallerton DL6 2XF - www.allertoncourthotel.co.uk and I have booked it from 12.00 noon on Saturday 6th July. Food is served from 12.00-14.30 but the bar is open all day. Anyone wanting to pre-order food please let me know, otherwise we can order on the day. There are gluten free options and I can check out other requests if you let me know, or you can contact the hotel.
The bar area opens out on to a nice garden area, so fingers crossed for the weather. Currently it's showing 21 degrees and sun!
See you next Saturday, Janet