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Post by gra7890 on Mar 22, 2008 11:13:50 GMT
Hi Danny and Dazza, I am seriously thinking about this,  but it would be a long journey back home.  Do you know if there are any Travel Lodge's or similar 'cheapish' accommodation anywhere close ? If it is booked now for October it should be possible to get a good deal ! Thanks, Graham |
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Post by dazza on Mar 22, 2008 11:54:16 GMT
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Post by gra7890 on Mar 22, 2008 12:04:51 GMT
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Post by postscript on Mar 23, 2008 16:36:21 GMT
Grant.
This is your home territory is it not? I beleive you recommend the Victoria Hall?
So, if I were to do my usual three or four day meander, perhaps book an intercity, and three nights riding trams(?), viewing art galleries and eating out, other theatres or what ever is on at the flicks at the time?
Peter S.
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Post by grant on Mar 23, 2008 18:32:57 GMT
This is your home territory is it not? I beleive you recommend the Victoria Hall? Hi Peter Not quite! I live about 40 miles from Stoke, but I did like the venue. Dazza is probably the man to tell you what there is to do in the Stoke area. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by dazza on Mar 23, 2008 19:06:10 GMT
Hi Peter, As Grant says, this is my home territory  Well almost, I actually live in Newcastle-under-Lyme which is right next to Stoke-on-Trent. Newcastle is an old market town and lot nicer on the eye than Stoke, a nice place for lunch or a coffee if you get the chance. I have only ever been to the Victoria Hall for a jobs fair and not a concert so I can't comment on that. However despite being in the City Centre it is easy to get to as it's right next to the ring road and there is a car park right outside, as well as being across the road from the bus station which you will need if you come on the train as the train station isn't in the city centre. We have no trams in Stoke unfortunatly so you are restricted to buses for public transport. There are a number of things to do in and around Stoke, a few museums though most of them are factory tours and walk in centers of the pottery firms, if you like pottery then this is the place to be! This is a link for things to do in and around Stoke - www.visitstoke.co.uk/thedms.asp?dms=11&groupid=2&msg=BrowsingDazza |
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Post by postscript on Mar 23, 2008 19:08:52 GMT
Thank you Dazza for your information.
Peter S.
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Post by gra7890 on Mar 23, 2008 20:51:32 GMT
Hi Danny and Dazza, I have researched the Hotel info and for various reasons the Travel Lodge looks the best ( and its the cheapest i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif). I will wait until I have the tickets sorted and then hopefully book up.  What went wrong yesterday Dazza two points dropped. My chances of seeing a Premiership Football game as well on the day are looking little less. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifGraham |
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Post by dazza on Mar 23, 2008 21:22:12 GMT
Hi Graham, The Travelodge in Talk isn't far from where I live. Definitely two points dropped but fortunately, other results went our way and we are still top of the league, I don't want to tempt fate but I think four wins from the final six games I think will be enough for us. You watch though, we'll be away on the 18th. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifDazza |
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Post by dkeeno on Apr 7, 2008 15:07:50 GMT
I have had an email this afternoon to say tickets for this concert have now gone on sale! It does not yet appear on the website but you should be able to buy them over the telephone. I havent tried myself, obviously, but the people who sort out the ticketing at the hall have said they are on sale.
Danny
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Post by gra7890 on Apr 7, 2008 17:06:47 GMT
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Post by grant on Apr 7, 2008 17:36:27 GMT
Hi Danny and everyone
Tickets are on sale for this one. I was quite surprised to discover that I was able to book at this time and have secured exactly the seat I wanted - stalls - centre isle - third row seat number CC14.
Gosh!! This is the first time I have booked for three concerts in one day and, believe it or not, all my seats are 14!!
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by gra7890 on Apr 7, 2008 22:23:20 GMT
Hi Everyone, I have booked a room online at the 'Travel Lodge' one of Dazza's recommendations; £39-00 if you book now. I was just about to click on 2 adults and changed my mind to the 3 option. The cost is the same as its the room not the number; presumably they will prepare the room for three sleeping .It will not therfore matter if we don't use the third option but If anyone is stuck for accommodation then this is a possibility ( If you can put up with us that is i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif ) Send me a PM if it is of any use to you. Graham. |
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Post by dazza on Apr 8, 2008 16:10:28 GMT
Hi Grant, Looks like I am sitting just a few seats along from you, I have booked CC16 and CC17 today. I will be bringing along a local friend that I hope to convert. Graham, I may take you up on that offer... these long distance concerts can sometimes be a pain for finding accommodation. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifDazza |
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Post by gra7890 on Apr 8, 2008 22:10:37 GMT
Information is 'sort of' on their website. It is a mixture of this years details and last ! Hayley Westenra in Concert Classical singing sensation Hayley Westenra comes to the Victoria Hall for one night only on Friday June 8th at 8pm. Hayley will be performing tracks from her new album Treasure along with other classical favourites. All profit will be donated to UNICEF- Bikes For Ghana. Performances: Sat 18 Oct: 7:30pmTickets: £20.00, £15.00 LINK BELOW.......... HEREGraham |
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but it would be a long journey back home. 
Do you know if there are any Travel Lodge's or similar 'cheapish' accommodation anywhere close ? 
