*** MANCHESTER PRE-PARTY ***

Sian-of-the-dead
Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
edited June 2012 in Given To Fly (live)
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

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]
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  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    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
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    Me too Rita, not coming down until the day. But would definately be keen on some afternoon activity.
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  • morello
    morello Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,217
    edited January 2012
    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. :)
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  • diamond_marmalade
    diamond_marmalade Posts: 426
    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! :D
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  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    Claireack wrote:
    ...But would definately be keen on some afternoon activity.

    Mike not going to be with you then? ;):mrgreen:
  • siljo
    siljo Posts: 2,203
    I'll be there! :)
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  • veddertown
    veddertown Scotland Posts: 5,260
    redrock wrote:
    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!! :D
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  • ilockyer
    ilockyer Posts: 2,272
    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!
    diamond_marmalade wrote:
    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.
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  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,206
    Oh go on then, I'll show everyone the burns from where you twisted my arm ;):lol::lol:

    It could be a meeting point on gig days too?
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  • MN282585
    MN282585 Posts: 115
    edited January 2012
    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?
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  • theserialthrilla
    theserialthrilla Posts: 15,760
    maybe :D
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  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Maybe...depends on when our flight gets in.
    I would like to meet fellow 10C members. :D
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  • chime
    chime Posts: 7,839
    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/

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  • ilockyer
    ilockyer Posts: 2,272
    chime wrote:
    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/

    pd2519484.jpg

    It's even nearer to the venue than the Moon Under Water, so definitely worth a thought!
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  • Claireack
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    redrock wrote:
    Claireack wrote:
    ...But would definately be keen on some afternoon activity.

    Mike not going to be with you then? ;):mrgreen:

    :shock: :lol:
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  • Jennytree
    Jennytree Posts: 5,340
    I won't be arriving until the day of the gig :roll: I shall hopefully be in that lovely outdoorsy place when I get there though, hopefully it won't be pissin' rain!
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  • -Buru-
    -Buru- Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,292
    I only get in the day of the second show, so sadly I will miss this
    but hopefully still catch quite a few of you at the gig!
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  • Irish Al
    Irish Al Posts: 6,236
    I'm arriving the day of the gig...see you at the outdoorsy place :)

    Jen you booked flights yet? Get on my flight ya fecker!!
    I need a coffee!
  • chelsea48
    chelsea48 Posts: 594
    Jennytree wrote:
    I won't be arriving until the day of the gig :roll: I shall hopefully be in that lovely outdoorsy place when I get there though, hopefully it won't be pissin' rain!
    What colour hair will we be looking for this time Jen :?: :)
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    chime wrote:
    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/

    pd2519484.jpg

    I remember that.... It's a great pub for gig day as it's so close to the venue... last time we took it over :D

    Right so, The Old Wellington for pre-gig. Good work Chimey ;)

    I'll investigate times for football as we don't really want to be squeezed into an already packed pub with Manchester's finest Chavs for a football match... I'll keep you posted...
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

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