The Iron Heart Forum Ten Year Anniversary Party Week End…

[TSG]

Last time I was in the Village Home was in 2007, when we were back in the UK for a month. I haven't lived in Alverstoke since 1986 but I am glad that the pub hasn't changed since then.

[Madame Buttonfly]

Thanks all of you who have signed up so far to join us for the party weekend! 

Several people have been asking here and via email about local accommodation - it's always a challenge.  The choices are to find a hotel or B&B in Gosport (the best of a pretty mediocre bunch are already sold out) or a hotel/B&B in Portsmouth as close as possible to the ferry meaning an easy journey over to us.  You can easily check availability on sites such as Trivago, Booking.com etc. and I really recommend booking ASAP.

In addition, I am speaking to a friend who manages some crew accommodation for local yachting teams, usually apartments or houses with bedrooms and shared bathroom(s) and kitchen.  No guarantee I can get somewhere, but if you're interested in taking a room, please let me know your exact dates and how many of you.  Obviously I won't commit to anything until I know pricing and what the property looks like.

[louisbosco]

^in saying that, i'm afraid i can't commit till june at the earliest… 

[Megatron1505]

I’ve been away for a while, for this I will return 

[neph93]

@Megatron1505:

I’ve been away for a while, for this I will return 

Been looking forward to reading that.

[Madame Buttonfly]

@neph93:

@Megatron1505:

I’ve been away for a while, for this I will return 

Been looking forward to reading that.

Me too!  We miss the Trons!     

[Madame Buttonfly]

Regarding accommodation, there is a crew house available - Bury Villa - it's a big old house, looks nice from the photos with big kitchen, 6 large bedrooms with a total of 12 beds, and 5 bathrooms.

However it's not cheap, the price for 2 nights (special mate's rate for me) is £1,550 which works out to £258 per room (£129 per night) or £129 each for 2 nights if folks are prepared to share a room (£65 per night).  Although the location is quite good (about 15-20 mins walk from us) I do think this is pricey and am sure better deals could be found individually, the Premier Inn is currently quoting £161.50 for 2 nights (13th/14th Sept) which is considerably less for a private room than Bury Villa.

Sorry not to have better news, but I will keep researching…

[Megatron1505]

@Megatron1505:

I’ve been away for a while, for this I will return 

Sale of house pending (hoping this won’t conflict with moving date)

[Megatron1505]

@Madame:

@neph93:

@Megatron1505:

I’ve been away for a while, for this I will return 

Been looking forward to reading that.

Me too!  We miss the Trons!     

We miss you too Paula, when I told Tommy about this he literally punched the air with excitement. He hasn’t irritated @Giles in so long bless him 

[Tripleterror]

To my eternal shame I've been absent for ages but I'm definitely coming to this, and for more than 1 day for once

[Seul]

^OG in the house… Joined 09/09 = 

[Madame Buttonfly]

@Tripleterror:

To my eternal shame I've been absent for ages but I'm definitely coming to this, and for more than 1 day for once

Fantastic, will be great to see you!     

[rocket]

yeah, always cool to see you mate @Tripleterror

[Tripleterror]

Like wise @rocket, always good to see you.
10 years, where'd that time go

[Giles]

The sample anniversary shirts turned up today, oh boy they are nice.  Pics tomorrow…..

[Chris]

You dirty little tease!

[neph93]

On sale soon?

[Giles]

YEP

[Wlemon]

@Giles exciting. 

[Matty123]

Let’s see em