Comments | hp_uk_meetup: Riddikulus Update: set facts and dates, location(s) and an update poll!

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Riddikulus Update: set facts and dates, location(s) and an update poll!

Feb 12, 2015 12:55

Set facts, dates and others
Meetup date: August 1st - August 3rd 2015
Unofficial extra dates: August 4th - August 8th 2015
Place: London, UK

*I was researching possible locations for the meetup in London. Last time we had a meetup there we resided in the Premier Inn near Kings Cross station. We could possibly do that again, but I'm very willing to ( Read more... )

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birdsofshore February 12 2015, 12:00:06 UTC

I'm planning to come, but I won't stay over. I'll just come for one of the days :)

lordes February 12 2015, 12:16:57 UTC

That'd be brilliant already! Would you have any ideas or suggestions considering the location of the meet up by any chance?

germankitty February 12 2015, 13:50:08 UTC

I was just looking at hotels, and the Premier Inn is rather expensive -- I'm getting €666/€695 for four nights (July 31 - August 4 or Aug. 1 - 5, respectively). However, the Arriva Hotel, which is only 500m away, offers the same period for €500 -- and breakfast is cheaper, too!

Dunno how that would work with meeting space, but it might be a consideration for accommodation only?

lordes February 12 2015, 13:52:16 UTC

Thanks babe! I'll write it down and mention it in the next update.

germankitty February 12 2015, 14:01:25 UTC

There are a few other hotels listed at the bottom of the page which are all cheaper than the Premier Inn. Trouble is, central London hotels in August are ALL expensive. If it's a matter of finances, we'd be better off going to a less-centrally located hotel.

Also, even a 30-minute search has shown that the room contingent is already rather limited. *sigh*

lordes February 12 2015, 14:18:45 UTC

You're completely right, hence me asking for suggestions in the comments. :)

I'll make sure to do some research myself, too, obviously! And as the Underground system in London is so fabulous, it doesn't really matter where we would end up anyway, as long as it's safe and fun to be :)

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sophie_french February 12 2015, 16:13:48 UTC

I don't know yet if I'll be able to attend all three days, but I'll try my best! :)

So excited about it! :D

nia_kantorka February 12 2015, 16:34:48 UTC

candamira and I have booked flights and our hotel. We'll stay in London for 5 days so we'll be able to meet everyone (that's the plan ;p). I want to meet an old college friend too. And I need to do some tourist stuff because the last time I have been to London (not only Heathrow) was at the age of 7.

I'm so looking forward to the whole trip. :D

germankitty February 13 2015, 02:14:37 UTC

You have?!? At which hotel are you staying, if you don't mind me asking? candamira is on my FL, and it'd be nice to not be completely on my own ...

reetinkerbell February 12 2015, 17:44:16 UTC

I will join if I can, depending on if I get a job during the summer or not. If I do get a job during the summer and my time in London coincides with yours, I might might might be able to swing by for a quick cup of tea, but nothing I can say for sure now. But I want to!