SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) - Page 3

**Trouble** · 22nd-February-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Twirlie Bird

It's the crumbles that are to die for.

That'll be the lovely Alex....

**Twirly** · 22nd-February-2008, 10:13 AM

Right, will have to get Beo practising his baking skills before then - my colleagues (who will doubtless get the practise runs) will be pleased

**stewart38** · 27th-February-2008, 11:33 AM

Doesnt anyone request the same room ?

Id guest that would be a admin nightmare

Really please with location of room last time around

**Steven666** · 27th-February-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stewart38

Doesnt anyone request the same room ?

Id guest that would be a admin nightmare

Really please with location of room last time around

Same with me. It was only a 30 second walk!

Astro · 27th-February-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven666

Same with me. It was only a 30 second walk!

This mile long walk from Ainsdale station. I don't fancy it.

Are there no mini cabs at that station?

If I got off the train at Southport, is there a bus to Pontins?
Or how much would a mini cab cost from there?

**David Bailey** · 27th-February-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven666

Same with me. It was only a 30 second walk!

Am I weird to not want to be too close to the halls?

I mean, music will be playing 24/7, and I kind of want to get some sleep at some point...

Astro · 27th-February-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidJames

I mean, music will be playing 24/7,

24/7 literally?

nebula · 27th-February-2008, 08:44 PM

I've ticked a "kind soul to help me get a ticket" - now I DO need a kind soul - no ladies places, wahhhhh! I am booking for September, but have just realised that I won't have any childcare problems in June whatsoever, so trying to do both and can't.
Kind soul - if you have got a lady's place going spare, please get in touch!!!!!!!!!

**Yliander** · 27th-February-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro

This mile long walk from Ainsdale station. I don't fancy it.

Are there no mini cabs at that station?

it's an easy walk - I did it last september - although did catch a cab - to the station at the end of the weekend

probably is a number you can call to get a cab to pick you up

[quote=Astro;456660]If I got off the train at Southport, is there a bus to Pontins?

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Originally Posted by Astro

Or how much would a mini cab cost from there?

from Pontins to the station was between £5 & £10 can't recall exactly sleep deprevatin makes it hazy

Rose, Stars & Sky · 28th-February-2008, 01:57 PM

All the lady places have gone, so I can't book as a couple?!! Anyone know?

If not, anyone who can help me with a ticket then I would be blessed!!!! PLEASE!!!!

Ta

**Steven666** · 28th-February-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose, Stars & Sky

All the lady places have gone, so I can't book as a couple?!! Anyone know?

Affraid not. (

)

**stewart38** · 28th-February-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven666

Same with me. It was only a 30 second walk!

I want a 90 sec walk

Us old timers want to be near enough but not too near

**Lynn** · 28th-February-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro

This mile long walk from Ainsdale station. I don't fancy it.

Are there no mini cabs at that station?

Yes, last time some of us walked and some took a cab, just saw one I think at or near the station. I can see if they kept the cab company number if you want and PM it to you? It was about £4/5 I think. As they wanted to take a cab back we all did that, just arranged it to get us at the gate. Have to admit it was a very quick and easy and if it was raining I'd definitely go for the cab option.

The walk really is pretty easy but I always do it with friends and chat on the way so it doesn't seem long. On your first visit and if by yourself, just grab a taxi!

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Originally Posted by Astro

24/7 literally?

Well people usually stop dancing about 9am to eat breakfast....the music is still playing though!

Little Monkey · 28th-February-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn

Well people usually stop dancing about 9am to eat breakfast....the music is still playing though!

Well, we stop briefly to order our breakfast, then dance while we wait for it to arrive.....

I can't wait for the next Southport. Why is it so long to go, want it NOW!! I have Southport withdrawal symptoms... Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

**fletch** · 28th-February-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Monkey

Well, we stop briefly to order our breakfast, then dance while we wait for it to arrive.....

I can't wait for the next Southport. Why is it so long to go, want it NOW!! I have Southport withdrawal symptoms... Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

glade i'v got Storm next week yeahhhhhh! another weekender

and the weather is picking up

**Trouble** · 28th-February-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fletch

glade i'v got Storm next week yeahhhhhh! another weekender

and the weather is picking up

thats is rub it in.... us saddos not able to get there will just be blowing raspberries....

FirstMove · 28th-February-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro

If I got off the train at Southport, is there a bus to Pontins?

The bus route bisects the Ainsdale to Pontins road, so you'd still have to walk 1/2 mile instead.

There are National Express coaches direct to/from Pontins from London, taking about 6 1/2 hours and costing £30, rather than 3 1/2 hours and £70 on the train IIRC.

Astro · 28th-February-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn

Yes, last time some of us walked and some took a cab, just saw one I think at or near the station. I can see if they kept the cab company number if you want and PM it to you?

Yes please. PM me. Or why not post the telephone number so others can use it?

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The walk really is pretty easy but I always do it with friends and chat on the way so it doesn't seem long. On your first visit and if by yourself, just grab a taxi!

I don't want to put my back out is why. Even with a suitcase on wheels.

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Well people usually stop dancing about 9am to eat breakfast....the music is still playing though!

Lovely. I don't mind sleeping near the dance halls as nothing wakes me - being deaf.

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Originally Posted by Yliander

it's an easy walk - I did it last september - although did catch a cab - to the station at the end of the weekend

You were probably exhausted from dancing.

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probably is a number you can call to get a cab to pick you up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro

If I got off the train at Southport, is there a bus to Pontins?
from Pontins to the station was between £5 & £10 can't recall exactly sleep deprevatin makes it hazy

I meant how much for a cab from Southport station. I know it would be cheap from Ainsdale station.

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Originally Posted by FirstMove

The bus route bisects the Ainsdale to Pontins road, so you'd still have to walk 1/2 mile instead.

Ah, that's out then. thanks for the information FirstMove.

There are National Express coaches direct to/from Pontins from London, taking about 6 1/2 hours and costing £30, rather than 3 1/2 hours and £70 on the train IIRC.

Yes I heard about that. I don't do coaches though. Hate them. End up all stiff. Especially now they all have toilets and never stop so folks can stretch their legs. Plus they take too long.

I like trains - can walk around.

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22nd-February-2008, 10:13 AM	#42 (permalink)
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stewart38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ambrosden it gets dark at night so suits me Posts: 6,349 Rep Power: 5 Reputation Total: 1721	Re: SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) Doesnt anyone request the same room ? Id guest that would be a admin nightmare Really please with location of room last time around

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nebula Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 274 Rep Power: 1 Reputation Total: 59	Re: SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) I've ticked a "kind soul to help me get a ticket" - now I DO need a kind soul - no ladies places, wahhhhh! I am booking for September, but have just realised that I won't have any childcare problems in June whatsoever, so trying to do both and can't. Kind soul - if you have got a lady's place going spare, please get in touch!!!!!!!!!

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Rose, Stars & Sky Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 Reputation Total: 10	Re: SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) All the lady places have gone, so I can't book as a couple?!! Anyone know? If not, anyone who can help me with a ticket then I would be blessed!!!! PLEASE!!!! Ta

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