United Cavers Exploration Team

Hi everybody.

As you are probably aware I have been charged with organising this year's UCET Christmas Party.  The date for that which is now set in stone is Saturday 3rd December and Doug is letting me use the old Huntsman's Pub in Whitford for the venue, location is 53.2932739,-3.2818853 NGR SJ146781.  The start time will be between 18:00 and 19:00 that evening until late.
Bearing in mind the cost of living these days I plan to keep the cost low, no more than £20:00 per person, price to be fixed later.  At the moment I will be looking at how many will be interested in attending.

Thank you,

Gregory Collins

UCET Christmas Party Organiser.

What is planned for the evening ? Sit down food ?

It’s not a pub anymore,there’s no bar

I no it’s not how will it fit us all in ?

There are some rooms at the Huntsman, you will need to provide sleeping bags/bedding if you are stopping overnight.  I know there is no bar but I will be providing plenty of booze plus soft and 0% ABV drinks.  As for seating I can provide some chairs plus a table.  There is a kitchen I can use so I hope to supply some hot food as well as party snacks.
As for music I recently bought a couple of active speakers to go with my laptop computer and I am working on a music selection for the night starting with a selection of Christmas trax to begin with followed by a general music mix then some more lively music for later.

I won’t be going

Same

I am sorry Greg but you need to be a bit more positive, I do not think you have put enough thought into this there is now 100 members if you take half of the club with there partners thats 100 and you will not get that amount of people in the huntsman people will be tripping over each other and people need to sit down, I think you should change the venue now before it falls apart, a bit of advice from mick the club has standards.

Any progress on this Greg

[quote="madmicks" post=42649]I am sorry Greg but you need to be a bit more positive, I do not think you have put enough thought into this there is now 100 members if you take half of the club with there partners thats 100 and you will not get that amount of people in the huntsman people will be tripping over each other and people need to sit down, I think you should change the venue now before it falls apart, a bit of advice from mick the club has standards.[/quote]

Unfortunately getting a another venue will be difficult.  I have considered Stamford Gate, a venue which we have used before but that involves sharing with other groups.  I also checked out the Britania but you couldn't swing a cat in their function room.  Could try the Glan yr Afon but again space will again be a problem.  I still consider Doug's offer of letting me use the Huntsmans the best bet at the moment.  I have been along to a couple of UCET Christmas do's and we only had about 30 - 40 turn up.  As for music and noise I may have to consider a curfew on it as so not to p**s off other people in Whitford, plus there is the parking of vehicles to consider.  I already have a couple of people not planning on coming along and some of our members live a long away from north Wales not to mention that some of them are involved with other caving clubs and they may have their do's that same weekend.  I am not working next Thursday night so I will be able to come over to Wales to sort out issues.  I also have the first week in October off from work so that will give me some time.  This is the first time I have done something like this and there is a first time for everything.

I'd prefer an official venue even if it meant sharing with another group personally, but also Gregg when you get a chance to phone about for availability, pricing and menus you can think of surrounding areas like Northop and Mold too

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I'd prefer a proper venue with a sit down meal. Flintshire is a big area with some great venues. I really hope you can sort this for our members Greg

With all due respect Greg you knew all this when you volunteered

I am aware of the logistics of organising a Christmas party and I am also aware that I will not be able to satisfy everyone as people have different needs.  First of all I have been offered a venue but I will enquire at the Stamford Gate and other hotels in the area to see what availability they have for December 3rd.

I understand you can't please everyone but i think you should ask the club members what they would like from their xmas party and try to cater for them as best you can

I am considering taking on the cost myself.  I always felt that after being invited to (or gatecrashing!) many parties in the past it is time I gave something back.  After all Doug does not charge for the annual hogroast and he is offering me use of the Huntsmans for free.
Just sent an enquiry to the Stamford Gate as regards a sit down meal especially as we have used that venue before and had a great night.  I will also ask at the Glan yr Afon.

Thanks for the feedback.  As many of you prefer a sit-down meal, I e-mailed the Beaufort Park Hotel near Mold where they may be able to fit us in.  Here is their response:

Hi Gregory

Many thanks for your email.

Would you be looking to join onto our Christmas party night event?  I currently have availability on this evening, this would be a shared space with a disco and a 3 course festive meal.

I do not have any availability for an exclusive party.

If you would like to book this, I would need a £10.00 per person non refundable deposit with full payment by Wednesday 23rd November

Kind Regards

Hannah

Hannah Formstone
Conference & Events Co-ordinator

The Beaufort Park Hotel
Mold
Flintshire
CH7 6RQ

Direct 01352 706666
Switchboard 01352 758646
events@beaufortparkhotel.co.uk
www.beaufortparkhotel.co.uk

Thanks Greg, just to add I searched online and the full price if anyone wants to know is : £32 per person which is pretty average.

Date: Dec 3, 2022

Start Details: 7.30pm

End Details: 12.00am

Menu attached If anyone wants to know what's on offer here.

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Thanks Kieran

Will people be happy with Beaufort Park?  I need to make the booking sooner rather than later.  I am thinking of reserving for 60 people, they currently have availability for up to 100.  I do not know yet how many members + partners will be coming along.

Sounds good to me, thanks Greg. Lets see what other members say

I was a bit worried about some people having to travel to the venue and especially getting home.  I will go with Beaufort as my first option but will still need a Plan 'B' (after which there are only 24 letters left in the alphabet!).  I have been trying to phone the Beaufort but there's nobody at the desk at the mo so I am going to send them an e-mail saying I am interested.

I'd be happy with there also and probably a plus one for me, see if Ian can get a circular sent out perhaps to ask members to comment if they and a partner may join so you can get an idea of numbers, include a deadline on it but a note to say can possibly add on people at later dates perhaps

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Thanks Kieran.  Just sent Beaufort an e-mail saying I would like to book.  Need to shut down now as I need to get some shut-eye as I have to suffer the indignity of work tonight!

Further update on the situation:  Stamford Gate has just got back to me saying that can accommodate us on Dec 3rd.  Here is their response:

The Stamfordgate Hotel
4:25 PM (1 hour ago)
to me

Good Afternoon Gregory,

Thank you for your email enquiry. We can accommodate your booking on Saturday 3rd December. This would stay a private booking for yourselves (minimum of 40 guests).

There will be Christmas music in the background. If you require a DJ please let us know (additional charge).
We would require £10 per person deposit with the balance 4 weeks prior to the booking.

Our menu is will be available to send across next week.

If you have any other questions or would like to provisionally reserve that date, please do not hesitate to contact me further.

Kind Regards,

Emma

Hotel & Events Manager
Stamford Gate Hotel
01352 712942

www.stamfordgatehotel.co.uk

It looks like I have got two choices for a Christmas venue (three if I include Doug's old pub!).

Therefore I need to know which booking I need to make and therefore would like a bit of feedback:

1.  The Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold,
    They will fit us in a Christmas Party Night on Dec 3rd with three course meal and disco.
    You may need to make travel/accommodation arrangements with that venue.

2.  The Stamford Gate Hotel, Holywell.
    We have used the Stamford on a previous occassion and had a great night there and the advantage
    with that venue is that it is within walking distance from the Glan-yr-Avon.

I'm fine with the Stamford Gate or the Beaufort.
What beer do they have on though? The beer selection at Springfields is always crap so know what ale they have might sway me...  ;)

[quote="gingerlycolors" post=42969]Thanks Kieran

Will people be happy with Beaufort Park?  I need to make the booking sooner rather than later.  I am thinking of reserving for 60 people, they currently have availability for up to 100.  I do not know yet how many members + partners will be coming along.[/quote]

Sounds good to me Greg. Cheers

A proper venue would be our preference! :-)

Evening all.
So I’m back and will throw my two pence in.
Bph is my first option or second Holywell.

Alternatively if it all goes wrong there is the  offer of the bowling green naturally.
 
Keep up the good work Greg.r

Either will do for me Greg,cheers

Thanks Greg. I vote proper venue. Either is good with me, wont know where or who i am by the end of the night

Looks like the Beaufort Park Hotel will be the best option.  I will make a booking for 60 people tomorrow unless that's too many.  I am basing this on one third of our members attending plus partners.  I have been told that the cost per person will be £32.00

The BPH would suit me being in mold

Just managed to get through to the Beaufort Park and they said that they will be able to hold 50-60 places for me until next Thursday when I will be in the area.  Need decision by then regarding whether it is going to be the Beaufort or Stamford Gate.  :unsure:

Well done Greg.

Either is good for me Greg  :silly:

I feel you were all a bit hard on Greg, he was only doing his best, he was worried about affordability, thinking of the members, and he was after all elected to organise the party.
I wont be going.

Constructive criticism Doug,it all worked out well

I will give Beaufort Park a ring tomorrow to book 50 places.  I will be visiting the Hotel on Thursday to check it out and will be over at the Glan later.  Somehow I think I will be giving Maeshafn Mine a miss!  If you think I should book more places let me know.

Beaufort Park Hotel would be my choice of venue.

[quote="gingerlycolors" post=43072]I will give Beaufort Park a ring tomorrow to book 50 places.  I will be visiting the Hotel on Thursday to check it out and will be over at the Glan later.  Somehow I think I will be giving Maeshafn Mine a miss!  If you think I should book more places let me know.[/quote]
We could do with the numbers from last year to give you a better idea,I’m sure there on hear somewhere

Just had a look on the forum regarding the chatter about last year's Christmas party organised by Sam and held at the Glan.  According to the post on page http://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&Itemid=191&catid=9&id=10952&limitstart=120 there were 23 people attending.  Don't forget we were still having problems with COVID then and First Minister, Mark Drakeford was threatening to kibosh everything and as a consequence some people may have been put off.  I don't want to book too few seats otherwise people will be disappointed but on the other hand I don't want to book too many either.  I hope to see the events organiser at the Beaufort on Thursday and see if I can book say 40 seats with the option of booking more later if there is demand.

Awesome news everybody.  I have booked 50 spaces at the Beaufort Park Hotel for their Christmas Party Event on Saturday 3rd December.  Deposit has been paid and I need to make the full payment by 23rd November.  Cost per person will be £32:00 and includes a three course sit down meal and disco.  Event starts at 19:30 GMT and finishes at midnight.  There is a bar, The Arches so we can get there in plenty of time and there is ample car parking.  I have booked a room at the hotel for the night and I will enquire how many rooms there are left if anybody else wants accommodation.  I can also enquire about accommodation nearby.
I will post the menu on here shortly.  Dress code is smart casual, no trainers.

Thanks Greg. Kerry and i will be there, Let us know how you would like payment and we'll get the monies over to you

Myself and my wife please Greg  B)

Cheers Greg, me and Christine please,
Also I don’t think anyone will be at the glan tonight so check with the maeshafn lot to see where they are drinking

Well done Greg. One place for me.
Can you find out if we are ok with vans overnight in the carpark?

Cheers
Les

Hi Gregg, 2 places please for myself and Heather, as for the pub tonight, if it's open I will suggest the miners arms in Maeshafn

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Or the Crown

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Maeshafn's not one of my favourites and I am in no hurry to go back in there again so I will not be on that trip. As for stopping ove in my car I am not sure about parking up in Maeshafn village or at the Crown so I will be at the Glam instead and see if anyone turns up.  No one bothers me if I park overnight on the lane outside the Glan.

Me and Kelly please greg

I will sort out names and menus when I get back to Preston.  In the Stamford Gate right now but walking back to the Glan later.  Wi-Fi and mobile signals a bit patchy round here.  See ya'all in the Glan later!

Just copied and pasted this post from Ian Adams.  The £500 deposit for the 50 spaces have been paid on my credit card.

Howdy Doody,

The Annual UCET Christmas Party has been booked for the Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold on the 3rd Dec 2022.

To see details and to chuck your name down, please go to the forum here;

https://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=13&id=11253&limitstart=40&Itemid=191#43095

Be sure to scroll down to the post where the organiser, Greg, has provided the details then add your name and guest(s) to the list if you want to come along.

Payment can be made to paypal@ucet.org.uk or you can pay by internet banking here;

United Cavers Exploration Team
Barclays Bank PLC
Sort Code : 202046
Bank Account Number : 90395854

Please post any queries to the forum (link above) so Greg can attend to them directly.

Many Thanks.

Ian Adams

(Club Secretary)

I have paid £64.00 by paypal for Ian & Helen  :kiss:  :kiss:  :kiss:

£32 paid by PayPal from me

Cheers

Hi Greg can you put one place down for me please.

I will start a list of those who are coming soon.

Paid £64 via Paypal for us both :)

Me and Tom would like to come Gregg, thank you for organising  :)

[quote="Stones" post=43092]Thanks Greg. Kerry and i will be there, Let us know how you would like payment and we'll get the monies over to you[/quote]

Best use the UCET account, either PayPal or BACS.

Payment can be made to paypal@ucet.org.uk or you can pay by internet banking here;

United Cavers Exploration Team
Barclays Bank PLC
Sort Code : 202046
Bank Account Number : 90395854

[quote="LesW" post=43096]Well done Greg. One place for me.
Can you find out if we are ok with vans overnight in the carpark?

Cheers
Les[/quote]

I doubt if they will let you stop overnight in their car park in your van.  I can always scout around and see if you can park overnight nearby.

PLEASE REFER TO THE LIST ON PAGE 6 FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO ABOUT ATTENDEES

Tom Howard + Charlotte Meakin PAID
Sam + Tom (different Tom's Greg :-) )

Me and Hannah please

I’ve paid also

I will pay on Friday

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[quote="gingerlycolors" post=43120][quote="LesW" post=43096]Well done Greg. One place for me.
Can you find out if we are ok with vans overnight in the carpark?

Cheers
Les[/quote]

I doubt if they will let you stop overnight in their car park in your van.  I can always scout around and see if you can park overnight nearby.[/quote]

Actually, they have a big car park and won't know if I'm staying or have just abandoned the van there for the night...
All the other dinner venues we have used have been fine with people sleeping in their vehicles. If they want our business they will have to accept it, as they can't make me drive if I'm over the limit...

I would imagine a lot of customers leave their vehicles over night after getting a taxi the night before so you will just blend in.
Ps.not that you’re any good at blending in  ;)

[quote="mike leahy" post=43134]
Ps.not that you’re any good at blending in  ;)[/quote]


 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Put my name down, plus the better half. Will pay now

Paid :-)

Hi Greg
I've just paid via paypal

[quote="mike leahy" post=43134]I would imagine a lot of customers leave their vehicles over night after getting a taxi the night before so you will just blend in.
Ps.not that you’re any good at blending in  ;)[/quote]

I have no idea what you mean  :P

Paid via Bank Transfer - £64, thanks

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Paid

I will be on the Parys Mountain Copper Mines trip tomorrow so it will give me chance to get some more interest in the Christmas Party.

Just updated the list of whose coming.  Got 23 names so far.  I've messaged Ian Adams as he is dealing with the payments via the club's BACS and PayPal accounts regarding any more who may be coming as not everyone uses the forum.

Greg,

Adrian is the club Treasurer - I don't have any access to the club's bank account. I have emailed him (and copied you in) to ask him to let you know who has paid. You also now have his email address  :)

Ian

Morning Greg.
I have paid chap.

Also there was is a double bed for anyone who wants it and also a sofa.

After That it’s a camp bed and the floor available with pleasure.

Cheers.rob

Paid up via PayPal for Myself Greg. Sarah will be at outlaws that weekend.
Ta. (Steve).

You will be fine Les. They regularly have coaches there so your matchbox toy will go unnoticed (unlike the snoring)

Janine and I will be attending, will pay up ASAP  :)

I will be attending + 1

I have just paid via PayPal

Thank you for arranging this all Greg  :)

[quote="cavefrog" post=43285]I will be attending + 1

I have just paid via PayPal

Thank you for arranging this all Greg  :)[/quote]

That you, Vikki?

Got 28 people, including myself coming along so far.  Still 22 places available.  I will be on the Garreg Boeth trip on Thursday so I can visit the Beaufort then and see if I can get hold of the Christmas menus.  Apparently you do not have to pre-order, you can make your choice on the night but if I can get an idea of what people wants for starters, mains and dessert and pass the info on, it should make the job easier for the chef and save time.
I do not have to make the final payments for another six weeks so there is still time.

There are a good number of regulars still not appearing here Greg, I would expect more to put their names down. The trouble is that a lot of folk leave things to the last minute.

Never tell people the truth with deadlines  :whistle:

Amanda and me will be there  :)

I will be there, Just paid via bank transfer

Went to pick up the menu for the Christmas Party events from Beaufort Park Hotel yesterday before our Garreg Boeth trip.  We do not have to pre-order, the waiters will take the order on the night.  I thought it will help save time on the if people can decide now.  So far I have got 34 people coming at the moment so things are looking good.  Doug say he will be coming now.  Find attached the menu here.

[quote="gingerlycolors" post=43353]  Doug say he will be coming now. [/quote]


Excellent  B)

[quote="Ian" post=43355][quote="gingerlycolors" post=43353]  Doug say he will be coming now. [/quote]


Excellent  B)[/quote]
Brill

£64 paid  :)

this is a list of those who have paid up so far
R.Timms   Â£64
V.Sestan £64
S.Davies £32
S.Kennedy £64
M.Cutts   Â£32
J.Joyce   Â£64
S.Kennedy £64
T.Howard £64
L.Williams £32
I.Adams   Â£64
L.Moore   Â£32
R.Whitehead £64
K.Wyatt   Â£64
   
Total   Â£704

I've just paid for Kerry and i

Thanks ADE for the update on payments.  You listed S. Kennedy twice though.  I need to pay the balance in full in four weeks time and still have 16 places available.  I will be at the Glan all evening next Thursday and will be putting out another call for people who may be interested in coming along.  Is Budgie interested by the way?

Steve Kennedy paid for me and Chris
Just spoke to budgie and him and Nichola are coming and I’ve just given guy a nudge as well

Just paid for Nichola and I in to the bank xx

Hi Greg please can you check the vegan options it only has the main course that has vegan on.
Diolch xx

The Roasted Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup infused with Sweet Red Pepper served with a Bread Roll in the starters section appears to be suitable for vegans.  I will visit the Beaufort on Thursday and enquire about vegan options.

Just paid for a second person, by paypal

Greg,

I've just moved jobs so i am now free to attend on Dec 3rd with Sarah.

Please can you put down for me and Sarah on the list please (i will pay 64 via PayPal)

2x soup
2x turkey
1x cheesecake, 1x Xmas pud

Tim






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Things are looking great here.  I have so far (including myself) 40 people going out of 50 spaces booked.  I said that I was going to be happy if we reached that figure but there are still ten places going.  I want to make the final payment at the Beaufort at the weekend of 19-20 November so there is still some time.  I will be having a sesh at the Glan this Thursday and I will bring some copies of the menu along and I will also enquire about vegetarian and vegan options at the Beaufort.  You do not have to pre-order your choices, that can be done on the night but if I can get some idea of what people want then hopefully it will save some time on the night.

Is there an updated list of who is going, and who has paid?

Les

If you look on Page 4 of this topic there is a list.  At the moment I have 40 inc. myself.  I will be sitting out tonight's Poachers trip in the Glan tonight so I hope to see a few people and get some more updates.

Just been to the Beaufort to enquire about vegan options:

STARTERS:  Roast Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash infused with Sweet Red Pepper
           Served with Home Baked Bread Roll

           Medley of Forest Mushrooms WITHOUT CHORIZO in a Garlic & Parsley Butter Sauce
           Sat on a Warmed Garlic Ciabatta

MAIN:      Vegan Nut Roast, a Mix of Cashew Nuts, Chesnuts & Almonds, Mushrooms & Rice
           Topped with Cranberries served with a vegan gravy

DESSERTS:  Vegan Fudge Cake

           Fruit Salad and Strawberries.

Greg, just to say i have now paid for Sarah and I via paypal.

Menu choices as previous post.

Tim

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Hi everybody, I want to make the final payment for the Christmas Do at the Beaufort on Saturday 19th.  So far I have 41 people listed as going including myself.  Still got nine places to fill so it's not too late.

All gone quiet here.  I must remind everybody that there is only 7 days to go before I make the final bookings.  Anybody else interested in coming?  There's still nine places left.  I will also be posting to the UCET page on Facebook about this.

SEVEN DAYS TO GO!

Hi Greg
Can you chase the people who haven’t paid yet

[quote="mike leahy" post=43665]Hi Greg
Can you chase the people who haven’t paid yet[/quote]

As the payments are being taken through the club account I do not have record of those who have paid.  I was going to handle payments through my own account but when the circular went out via e-mail details of the UCET account and PayPal was used and I will have to get the monies transferred over from the club account to mine after I make the final payment.  By the way does anybody know if Adrian Morris (Treasurer) is coming along?  I have 39 names down so far but am planning on allowing for an extra couple of places to allow for any errors and also the possibility that members who do not use this Forum or Facebook or they are not friends with me on the latter have decided to attend.
Doug Thompson and Mark Robinson+Friend have paid me in cash at the Glan.
However the following people haven't told me if they have paid yet:  Dave Jones + Amanda Rowe.
I have been taking peoples word for it if they say they've paid.  I will try and get in touch with those who have yet to say they've paid.
I will be at the Glan next Saturday night when I come over to settle up at the Beaufort but I will not be able to make a club night until Thursday December 1st unless I am involved in industrial action at work the Thursday before in which I will be able to come along.
I am publishing an up-to-date list of those who said they are coming.  Just updated again, Steve Tate unable to attend.

CHRISTMAS DO @ THE BEAUFORT PARK HOTEL, SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2022

Ian + Helen Adams - PAID
Oliver Beard - PAID
Paul + Kelly Boyd - PAID
Gregory Collins - ORGANISER
Mary Cutts - PAID
Steve Davis - PAID
Mike + Christine Leahy - PAID
Tom Howard + Charlotte Meakin - PAID
Dave Jones + Amanda Rowe - PAID
Robin Jones - PAID
Jon + Vicky Joyce - PAID
Steve + Hannah Kennedy - PAID
Karen Moore - PAID
Mark Robinson + 1 - PAID IN CASH
Vikki +Sestan + Wesley Parsons - PAID
Gareth + Kerry Stonely - PAID
Richard + Janine Timms - PAID
Doug Thompson - PAID IN CASH
Tim + Sarah Watts - PAID
Robert + Sian Whitehead - PAID
Les Williams + 1 - PAID
Kieran + Heather Wyatt - PAID
Budgie + Nichola - PAID
Guy + Paula - PAID

FORTY ONE NAMES CONFIRMED.

Hi Gregg,
Despite not going caving our good friend Mike has impressed upon me that that is not a reason to miss the Christmas party so I am sending you £64 on PayPal.
Thank you for your efforts

[quote="Guy" post=43679]Hi Gregg,
Despite not going caving our good friend Mike has impressed upon me that that is not a reason to miss the Christmas party so I am sending you £64 on PayPal.
Thank you for your efforts[/quote]
good lad it will be nice to see you and Paula there

Dave & I have paid now, apologies for the delay.

Greg
I wouldn’t allow for any extras as they will have to be payed for.you should only pay for the places that have confirmed

I will be at the Beaufort Park Hotel tomorrow afternoon to make the final payment for the Christmas Do.  Any more takers in addition to the forty names I already have?  I'll be leaving Preston at around midday.  If anyone wants to join me for drinks at the Glan-yr-Afon tomorrow night do come along as I will be spending the night there.

[quote="gingerlycolors" post=43711]I will be at the Beaufort Park Hotel tomorrow afternoon to make the final payment for the Christmas Do.  Any more takers in addition to the forty names I already have?  I'll be leaving Preston at around midday.  If anyone wants to join me for drinks at the Glan-yr-Afon tomorrow night do come along as I will be spending the night there.[/quote]
Only pay for the people that have paid

Hi everybody, I have just made the final payment for the Christmas do on Saturday 3rd December.  Got 40 people confirmed as coming and I am thoroughly looking forward to the big night in two week's time.  I will be posting details of the menus on here again.  You make your decisions on the night.  I will also let you know about the vegan options.
As I have been running early today I have decided that I will not be spending tonight at the Glan.  Got plenty of time to get over to the Yorkshire Dales and have a few jars at Helwith Bridge tonight instead.

May see you on Thursday for Spar Mine depending on circumstances at Work  :cheer:

Change of plan for tonight again!!!  I WILL be spending tonight at the Glan after all, I hear that there is a party on!  :woohoo:  :woohoo:  :woohoo:

Yeah it’s ceris birthday party

[quote="mike leahy" post=43747]Yeah it’s ceris birthday party[/quote]
You coming along?

Nice one Greg. Looking forward to it and thanks for organising. Don't know if it matters, but my plus one is called Vicky Joyce.  :)

[quote="JonJoyce" post=43750]Nice one Greg. Looking forward to it and thanks for organising. Don't know if it matters, but my plus one is called Vicky Joyce.  :)[/quote]

Just updated the info on Page 6

That’s why you didn’t come spanset lol

Got 41 people coming, a brilliant result.  If anybody else wishes to attend then they will have to go onto a reserve list as the final bookings and deadlines have been reached but there is the liklihood that some people may not be able to make it.
Here is the menu with vegan options included:

STARTER

Roasted Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup infused with Red Pepper served with home made roll ***VEGAN***
Homemade Chicken & Duck Liver Terrine, a Paté served with Sour Dough Croute and Apple & Cranberry Chutney
Forest Mushrooms & Chorizo in a Garlic & Parsley Butter Sauce on a Warmed Garlic Ciabatta ***VEGAN OPTION WITHOUT THE CHORIZO***

MAIN

Roast Crown of Turkey served with a Chipolata & Bacon Roll, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce and Gravy
Roast Topside of Welsh Beef Served with a Homemade Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish Sauce and Roast Garavy
Fillet of Salmon Supreme in a Spinach & White Wine Cream Sauce
Vegan Nut Roast, A mix of Cashew Nuts, Chesnuts & Almonds.  Mushrooms & Rice topped with Cranberries & Vegan Gravy ***VEGAN***

DESSERT

Baked Chocolate & Cranberry Cheesecake with a Fruit Coulis
Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Selection of Cheese & Biscuits served with a Homemade Chutney
Vegan Fudge Cake ***VEGAN***
Fruit Salad or Strawberries ***VEGAN***

You do not have to pre-order, you order on the night, however it may be helpful to know what vegan options are required in advance as I will be in North Wales on Thursday afternoon, 1st December so I can let the catering staff at the hotel know.

Hi Greg please find below menu choices

Starter - soup and mushrooms

Main - Turkey and beef

Desert - bees and chiscits x 2

Thanks

Good evening Greg..
I have just landed and spotted this..
So give me 5 and I will be there with option results.

Cheers
Rob

Hi Greg

I'll have the mushrooms & chorizo starter, salmon main and cheesecake

Thanks

Hi all,
Does anyone live around the wrexham area and want to lift share. Just thinking it will be too expensive for me to get a taxi both ways.

Tom Howard lives that way

Mike-soup.turkey,cheesecake
Chris-mushrooms,salmon,cheesecake
Cheers Greg

Hi both,

We'll be in the van so won't have spare seat and will be staying over.

Sorry.

No problem Tom

Why don’t you do the same Mary,Les williams will also be staying over.you’ll have your own little hungover community  ;)

I did think I might, but my van is freezing without any heating, an no loo either!!

I could double sleeping bag it, and put a hot water bottle in at the start of the night  :lol:

Beer jacket..

[quote="MaryC" post=43847]I did think I might, but my van is freezing without any heating, an no loo either!!

I could double sleeping bag it, and put a hot water bottle in at the start of the night  :lol:[/quote]

You could share Greg’s room. You’d be perfectly safe with Greg  :lol:

Eek.... The van it is then!!

[quote="MaryC" post=43855]Eek.... The van it is then!![/quote]

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Just coz i've got history of being late - what time is everyone getting there to start causing havoc? (i mean arriving for a nice quiet formal meal)

6:00pm sharp.

I was thinking 7.30

I will be there for six

I'll be there around 6

I will be over at the Glan tomorrow night.  I have printed out some menu tick sheets so people have the opportunity to make their choices then, and of course I need to sort out the vegan options.  Would like to let the chef at the Beaufort know as ASAP what people want in order to save time but as I have mentioned that you can still leave it until we are sat down on Saturday night to make our choices.  I would not want a situation where some people are finishing their desserts while others are still waiting for their starters!

[quote="gingerlycolors" post=43891]I will be over at the Glan tomorrow night.  I have printed out some menu tick sheets so people have the opportunity to make their choices then, and of course I need to sort out the vegan options.  Would like to let the chef at the Beaufort know as ASAP what people want in order to save time but as I have mentioned that you can still leave it until we are sat down on Saturday night to make our choices.  I would not want a situation where some people are finishing their desserts while others are still waiting for their starters![/quote]

I can come and sort payments if you want. What time will you be in the Glan

[quote="ADE" post=43893]I can come and sort payments if you want. What time will you be in the Glan[/quote]

I will be in the Glan from 7pm tonight.  I will probably arrive a lot earlier and take a walk up to the Stamford Gate.  Thank you.

Err. So can someone confirm start time for tomorrow evening please?

Ideally we have a start time and a knowledge of when food will be served.

Thanks, Tom

I suggest we get there for 7pm. I will be about from 6pm

Thanks Greg, we'll see you all later :-)

I would like to thank Greg for organising a very successful Christmas party

Yeah, fair dos Greg, it was a belter!

Thank you Greg.

The bash was really good. Lots of people from the caving club made it a great night.

Thanks for all the organising and sorting out you did - I know it isn't a 5 minute job.

 B)

Ian

Great party.

Great night!!
Thanks Greg for all your hard work organising this

Thanks Greg, was a really good night

Morning all.
It’s was a blast and well attended too.

Spot on Greg..

Merry Christmas all .rx

Brilliant night last night, I am pleased that everybody had a great time.  I reckon that 35+ people managed to make it.
Pictures coming soon!

Well done Greg!
We had a great night!

Well done Greg, an excellent party