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(Message started by: LeLimey on Feb 12^th, 2006, 4:13pm)

Title: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Feb 12^th, 2006, 4:13pm

Hello Everyone,
I've organised a series of meet and greets around the UK with permission from OUCH UK.
You don't have to be a member of OUCH UK to turn up, just a cluster head or a supporter.
Meeting other CHers face to face for the first time was one of the best experiences of my life. Being all able to compare experiences and share tips that had helped us cope with our attacks was beyond description! I felt more empowered by that meeting than any Imigran injection.
Below is the list of dates/locations organised already. I'm hoping to be able to add a couple more so please check back for updates.
Hopefully you can make it along to one near you. They will literally consist of a small group of people meeting in a pub for a drink and a chat. I will have loads of information leaflets and help with O2 etc to hand as well. You can stay for as long or as short a time as you wish - but I can guarantee you will go away having made new friends and feeling more positive than you would have believed!

For more information on times/how we’ll recognize one another etc - or if you have any other queries - please contact me either by email or im here.

2006 Dates and Locations for the informal get-togethers:

18th September Somerset: King Sedgemoor Inn, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater TA6 4RR. Exit M5 Junc23 and follow the A38 south towards Bridgwater. Restaurant is on the first roundabout after about a mile.

16th October Blackpool: Brewsters, Yeadon Way, Southshore, Blackpool, Lancs FY1 6BF. From J32 – M6 follow the M55 to the end. Continue along carriageway following signs for Blackpool Main Car Parking. Brewsters is on left hand side. Turn left for entry at first mini-roundabout.

20th November Birmingham: Brewers Fayre, The Ridgacre, New Gas Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 0NP. From Jl – M5 take the A41 Expressway dual carriageway. At the third roundabout - the Brewers Fayre is on the right hand side.

11th December London: The Cambridge, Cambridge Circus, London (next to Palace Theatre). Nearest Tube stations Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden all 0.2 miles.

I really look forward to meeting you.
Helen

edited as dates have changed

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by mrs mac on Feb 13^th, 2006, 8:46am

big sis well done you!!!!

guys if you haven't been to a meet before, i can guarantee you will have a terrific time!!

Helen has to be one of the nicest i have ever met, and she organises these M & G on her own, please try and get a long to one of them, and meet some more cluster heads!!!

hope to maybe make one myself, (come to Scotland ;))

lil sis xxxxxx

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by maffumatt on Feb 13^th, 2006, 9:11am

Can you schedule one for Sep. 19-25, I will be there then and would like to meet some of you guys?

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Feb 13^th, 2006, 11:41am

No problem Matt! I already have that in hand, there will still be more to get added into this list, this is just what's set so far. I've promised my lil sis (Mrs Mac) that I'll organise one for Glasgow too and there will be SEVERAL coming up in London including a ladies night only (next time Mrs Mac is in town!) We'll make the photo's for that one pay-per-view so we can get a bail fund going.... ;)

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Jul 21^st, 2006, 7:35am

BLOODY GREAT BUMP! LOL

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by paul2006 on Jul 21^st, 2006, 10:39pm

We need to get a meet sorted for South and WEST WALES ;;D

England is over 100 miles away from us here in Pembrokeshire, never mind anywhere beyond the border... and I know there are CH'ers hiding down this way [Val from ouch-uk who I haven't yet met is about 10 miles away from me]...

We also have to pay money to come back home across the Severn Bridge, which isn't fair!! [especially as it's owned by a French company!]

Swansea would be good... or Cardiff maybe... or perhaps even Carmarthen or Narberth ::)

Amy suggestions/ideas more than welcome!!!!

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Jul 22^nd, 2006, 7:00am

I shall liase with others and fit one in for you Paul! How does during the October half term grab you so I can make sure it get's into a CHit CHat between now and then? That would be best for me since I'm the one travelling LOL
I'll get back to you with a date early next week
Helen

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by paul2006 on Jul 24^th, 2006, 10:26pm

October would be good :)

But... I've heard a rumour ;;D that you are getting a visit from the American Narberth in September... perhaps she would like to visit 'our' Narberth????

cough cough... hint, hint... [smiley=laugh.gif]

I'm sure Val H. would agree [even though we haven't yet met].

But if that's not possible, [thinks 1/2 term = kids @ school?] whatever you think is fine by me!!

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Jul 25^th, 2006, 10:06am

I'll see what I can do! ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by nani on Jul 25^th, 2006, 10:48am

Paul, 100 miles away? I just drove over 1300 miles to see my Clusterbuddies... it was well worth it, I assure you. Especially if one of them is Helen. My only advice: don't bring the kids. ;)

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by paul2006 on Jul 27^th, 2006, 9:55am

Hi Nani

It's definitely a Brit thing!!

I have thought about going to one of the other meets [Bridgewater] and may well do so, but also think that we could have one in Wales as well ;)

I used to drive 2,500 miles every week btw as a delivery driver... it's not the drive, just would be nice to get a more 'local' group going down here in the Wild West of Wales :)

Kids?? They are long gone ;;D ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by chopmyheadoff on Aug 16^th, 2006, 9:17am

ill be at the blackpool one !!

kick ass :)

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by acidcase on Aug 16^th, 2006, 11:26am

I am up for any London meets .

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Aug 16^th, 2006, 11:43am

Ken we meet up in London fairly regularly, I'll make sure I im you of any dates as they happen. We'll definitely have one next month as some of the people from here are coming to visit me so Im taking them out to meet as many ch'ers as poss!
Hels

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by maffumatt on Aug 16^th, 2006, 3:02pm

That would be Me ;;D so who am I going to have the pleasure of meeting Helen?
Matt

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Aug 16^th, 2006, 4:04pm

Meeeee you steaming great Jessie! ::)

Oh you mean who ELSE?! ;) you'll have to wait and see who I blackmail, coerce and threaten won't you?!

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Cathi04 on Aug 16^th, 2006, 7:59pm

OK.what's the diff between a roundabour, and a mini roundabout??
Ya never know when I might decide to cross the pond, and I certainly wouldn't want to mess up in following directions

Cathi.err, in Oregon, today, at least! ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Aug 17^th, 2006, 6:28am

A roundabout is a big island in the middle of a junction and a mini roundabout is a painted circle on the road

Don't worry though Cathi, I'll be the designated drive-everyone-nuts-er when you come to stay! ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by maffumatt on Aug 17^th, 2006, 8:01am

on 08/17/06 at 06:28:26, LeLimey wrote:

Don't worry though Cathi, I'll be the designated drive-everyone-nuts-er when you come to stay! ;;D

Uh OH you guys do have seat belts right?

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Oct 8^th, 2006, 7:27am

Here's a dirty great bump cos...

16th October Blackpool Brewsters, Yeadon Way, Southshore, Blackpool, Lancs FY1 6BF. From J32 – M6 follow the M55 to the end. Continue along carriageway following signs for Blackpool Main Car Parking. Brewsters is on left hand side. Turn left for entry at first mini-roundabout.

I'm hoping to see as many of you as possible, please feel free to contact me for more info or for a phone # etc.
Helen

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Oct 15^th, 2006, 9:06am

Bumpin' cos Blackpool is tomorrow! ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by barrybhoy on Jan 27^th, 2007, 3:20am

Hey Guys,

I live in Edinburgh. If there's a meet going on in Scotland, please let me know.

Much appreciated,

Barry

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Jan 27^th, 2007, 6:20am

Will do Barry, as I suggested on the "getting to know you thread" you might like to take a look at OUCH UK too.
Take care
Helen

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Yorky on Apr 2^nd, 2007, 9:20pm

on 10/08/06 at 07:27:05, LeLimey wrote:

it was great.

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by BrianJ on Apr 4^th, 2007, 5:42am

The next blackpool one im there only down the road from me being a scouse git as helen so kindly put it lol

meeting others that understand has to be a good experiance

Brian

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Apr 4^th, 2007, 5:47am

Hello Brian,
Im heading up to Blackpool in May so I think we should get a meet and greet going for then - are you up for it?! I know Yorky will be ;;D
How about Thursday 17th May?

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Yorky on Apr 4^th, 2007, 5:56am

is that with paul98 ?

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by BrianJ on Apr 4^th, 2007, 6:05am

sounds good to me helen just tell me what time and where hope to see you guys soon

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 4^th, 2007, 5:59pm

Ya mean ya ACTUALLY want to meet that ~~witch~~ ummm ~~b1tch~~ ummm WOMAN??

You are brave!!!

Chuck

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Apr 5^th, 2007, 4:28am

Blackpool: Brewsters, Yeadon Way, Southshore, Blackpool, Lancs FY1 6BF. From J32 – M6 follow the M55 to the end. Continue along carriageway following signs for Blackpool Main Car Parking. Brewsters is on left hand side. Turn left for entry at first mini-roundabout.

Brian and Yorky this is where we met last time and it was dead easy to find. I'll want to EAT this time as well though LOL It was 1am by the time I got home last time and I was knackered beyond belief and felt really sick the next day 'cos we hadn't eaten.

If anyone sees Chopmyheadoff on line give him a yell too as he's only in Warrington and he might like to come along.

Oh and Chucklebum - you line up to hug me at bloody conventions so kwitcherbitchin! :P ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Yorky on Apr 5^th, 2007, 7:31am

on 04/05/07 at 04:28:54, LeLimey wrote:

ya dins are on me honey, just let me know what you prefer.
come early...i will sort out, some free tickets, for the tower.
see ya soon .

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Apr 5^th, 2007, 10:21am

on 04/05/07 at 07:31:15, Yorky wrote:

ya dins are on me honey

Can't I have it on a plate?! ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Yorky on Apr 5^th, 2007, 11:19am

;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by BrianJ on Apr 5^th, 2007, 11:55am

all sounds good just dont try get me on any fair ground rides i pass out as soon as i get on them its a shame really because im sure i would like them lol

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 5^th, 2007, 12:11pm

on 04/05/07 at 11:55:16, BrianJ wrote:

all sounds good just dont try get me on any fair ground rides i pass out as soon as i get on them its a shame really because im sure i would like them lol

Make sure Helen doesn't try to get you on the back of her broom ... You think she drives a CAR poorly .. wait till you see her broomanship!!!

She was kicked off the quidditch team for poor sportsmanship, and lousy broom maneuvers.

Chuck

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by BrianJ on Apr 5^th, 2007, 12:20pm

LOL chuck she is a woman driving bad is a must

but calling her a witch is just plain old rude when ya can hide over there across the pond lol

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Apr 5^th, 2007, 2:11pm

Don't you worry Brian - I'll kick his scrawny arse in July AND he knows it! ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Yorky on Apr 5^th, 2007, 2:38pm

on 04/05/07 at 12:11:28, ClusterChuck wrote:

her car/broom would not start after last meet.

she was trying to adjust the bristles ( [smiley=laugh.gif]

sorry

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by BrianJ on Apr 5^th, 2007, 3:06pm

Thank god, Chuck helen is to angry with you to notice my comments about bad woman drivers so i wont get slapped in may lol ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Apr 5^th, 2007, 6:40pm

yeah - you keep thinking that Brian!!! ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by BrianJ on Apr 6^th, 2007, 6:48am

;) lol

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Frocster on Apr 6^th, 2007, 7:15pm

Hello all.
Has the date and time of the Blackpool gathering been confirmed? If so, please can one of you let me know. If possible I would like to meet you all, as I've got more questions that I can type!!
I would really like to attend, but I need to know the date & time so I can juggle my job and family commitments around the date. (1 lovely wife and 2 v. small & beautiful daughters!).
I will most likely drive there and back same day, as I am not to far away.
RSVP?
Frocster.
http://www.myspace.com/frocster

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Yorky on Apr 7^th, 2007, 3:37am

if you want ill meet you at fleetwood or morcambe
anytime....just let me know.

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Apr 7^th, 2007, 6:31am

Thursday 17th May - how about if we say we'll be there from 7pm (at the pub) or if you preferwe can meet up earlier? I've made sure they are all family friendly places - ie Brewsters chains etc so you can bring your wife and kids too, they'll all be welcome!
Let us know what you need and we'll work around you :)

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on May 8^th, 2007, 2:44am

BLOODY GREAT BUMP!!!

SEE YOU IN BLACKPOOL NEXT WEEK I HOPE!

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by southwalessunshine on Jul 10^th, 2007, 8:58am

Hey all,
i only found this site yesterday and it looks like i missed out on the meets. However iwould be very interested in coming to the next lot. i'm in South wales and would love meet some of you guys. If you could keep us all updated in this area it would be much appreciated.
Thankx x

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Jul 10^th, 2007, 10:12am

Hello!
Whereabouts in wales are you? I'm in the US at the moment for the OUCH convention this week but I'll arrange something when I get back so let me know where you are and how far you're able to travel - if term time or school holidays is better for you and lets see what we can do!

Helen

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Emily on Sep 27^th, 2007, 12:36pm

Hello,

I'm in South Wales too and new here. Would love to get involved in any meet and greets. Have I missed out?

Em

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by LeLimey on Dec 1^st, 2007, 7:25am

Hello everyone,
I'm going to host a meet and greet at my house (Bingham, Notts) on the 15th of Dec. Anyone interested in coming can PM me for details o email me at lelimey@hotmail.co.uk

Hope to see you!

Helen

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by mummymac on Dec 22^nd, 2007, 2:25pm

Hello Everyone I am new to this site

I live in Jersey and would love to meet up next year , I didn,t know there were other clusterheads out there untill a few weeks ago

Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night

Tanya ;;D

Title: Re: Meet and Greets in the UK
Post by Pinkfloyd on Dec 22^nd, 2007, 6:45pm

on 12/22/07 at 14:25:46, mummymac wrote:

I live in Jersey and would love to meet up next year

Whatever you do, don't let Helen be the first one you meet. It'll just give you a false sense of security in that we aren't all that personable. ;)

Bobw