*** MANCHESTER PRE-PARTY ***

[Sian-of-the-dead]

PRE-PARTY

So, after some discussion with a few PJ friends this weekend.... I've decided to suggest a pre-party for the Manchester shows again.

In 2009 I arranged the pre-party here:

http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pub ... manchester

We also had a PJ tribute band in 2009 so maybe we could do that again...

So, the idea is that on the 19th June (Tues) we all pile into the same pub to meet and greet each other, hook up with old friends... Oh and have a drink or 6

The England vs Ukraine football match (European Championship) will be shown at 19:45 on the evening of the 19th of June at The Moon Under Water... Now although this is good, I'm thinking quite a few people will be watching it and then not coming to the pub afterwards as they'll get settled in the pub they're in, but The Moon Under Water may be very busy. So... What to do?

Personally I think it will be OK as The Moon Under Water is a big pub and as it's a high street chain it shouldn't be too bad (they also have doorstaff). If we still arrange it for here we can watch the football and then all have a drink and a chat. Let me know what y'all think.

Just to make you all aware, due to the football, the band probably won't play

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PRE-GIG

Again, in 2009 a lot of people drank here just before the show:

http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theoldw ... anchester/

It's close to the venue and nice for outdoor drinks in June (If I remember rightly people were sitting on the huge steps outside the pub boundries so there will be room enough for us all)

Your thoughts?[/quote]

[redrock]

Only arriving on the day so no pre-party for me!

Apart from that, great idea!

Edit: need a meet up pub before the gig for those not queuing from the crack of dawn!

[Claireack]

Me too Rita, not coming down until the day. But would definately be keen on some afternoon activity.

[morello]

Sounds like a FABULOUS idea! I arrive in the UK/Manchester on the 19th so as long as you don't mind me being jetlagged as hell count me in.

[diamond_marmalade]

I will be getting into Manchester that night. England play their final Euro 2012 group game that night and not sure if it will be screened in Wetherspoons. I will certainly try and get there after the game and meet up with some fellow Jammers. Around what time would the festivities start?

Can't wait for June!

[redrock]

...But would definately be keen on some afternoon activity.

Mike not going to be with you then?

[siljo]

I'll be there!

[veddertown]

Only arriving on the day so no pre-party for me!

Apart from that, great idea!

Edit: need a meet up pub before the gig for those not queuing from the crack of dawn!

Same for me but hoping to meet plenty of you on both gig days!!

[ilockyer]

The Moon Under Water isn't far from the venue, about a ten minute walk from what I remember. Makes it an ideal location for those of us who'd rather be in the pub than the queue. Most importantly, it's cheap!

I will be getting into Manchester that night. England play their final Euro 2012 group game that night and not sure if it will be screened in Wetherspoons.

Based on the last 3-4 football tournaments, every game will be shown in Wetherspoons.

[dottles]

Oh go on then, I'll show everyone the burns from where you twisted my arm

It could be a meeting point on gig days too?

[MN282585]

We fly in from Germany on 19th in the Morning!
Only Thing to do is: eat a huge Steak at Hard Rock Café And buy something for the girlfriend ☺

By the Way, is someone staying at STAY INN Salford?

[theserialthrilla]

maybe

[SD48277]

Maybe...depends on when our flight gets in.
I would like to meet fellow 10C members.

[chime]

I'm not arriving until the day of the gig like some of the others.

Remember last time on the day of the gig folks found a nice pub with an outside area. Any one know which one that was? I didn't go but think from googling and looking at photos it may have been this place?? Sound alright for show days?

http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theoldw ... anchester/

[ilockyer]

I'm not arriving until the day of the gig like some of the others.

Remember last time on the day of the gig folks found a nice pub with an outside area. Any one know which one that was? I didn't go but think from googling and looking at photos it may have been this place?? Sound alright for show days?

http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theoldw ... anchester/

It's even nearer to the venue than the Moon Under Water, so definitely worth a thought!