1. Info regarding York. Trains and accommodation.
2. Sign up reminders
3. Gift for Ru
4. Reminder re. Jig Practice
1. Right I have tried to assemble as much information as possible regarding York although it is a work in progress.
Please find attached the weekends itinerary- We have to be ready to be in a parade at half ten around the city centre and then should have finished I'm guessing around 3 on the Sunday. Trains take about two hours, so that gives you an idea regarding leaving times.
If anyone has any idea of train offers please do shout out at the moment prices are approximately £60 travelling early Saturday and back Sunday, or more like £90 travelling Friday night and back on Sunday. This is without railcards etc. We will be subsidising the travel, we just need to confirm exactly how much we can do this by- please don't let the cost put you off-we do crawls for a reason!
We have been given information regarding a hall that we could stay in which is about ten minutes walk from the centre. There are futon type mattresses to sleep on and a small kitchen where we could make teas coffees and light meals, although no actual cooking. We would also be able to lock our possessions securely away while we're out for the day.
There are toilets with sinks but no showers- major downside! And we have to be out by 9 on the Saturday morning, although that could easily be a time for breakfast and making our way to the parade.
BUT it only costs £10 per person per night, plus a £50 deposit, I can't really see us getting much cheaper than that.
If people don't like the idea of this I also have some information regarding youth hostels which I will research price wise etc. Any other opinions please let me know and I can gather more information.
2. Reminder to please sign up to new events including most urgently the Puzzle Party on the 8th of August- most people haven't replied so we can't give a firm response!
Similarly we have been invited to Blackheath Morris Tour on the 11th September. I am aware this is smack bang in the middle of events but if there is anyone not doing the days away this would be a nice opportunity to dance out.
3. Regarding the clog workshop, Ru said no to a cash payment but we'd like to get her a gift to say thank you. As Ken is working with Ru's husband, Jon, I have them doing some investigating! So far we have found out that Pralines are always a good bet, but Jon is going to have a look at her amazon wish list and see if anything else seems suitable. We did have a suggestion of sheet music, although it's trying to guess what she's like. All other suggestions welcome!
4. This coming Monday is a one off jig practice to be a good filler on days of dance. If you are interested please come along wearing some sort of plimsolls rather than rapper shoes. If not we'll see you the next week for business as usual :)
I will try and send more information regarding York prices later this week.
Becky x