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Post by postscript on Jul 30, 2010 13:11:50 GMT
Spoken to a bus driver friend who thinks that your bus pass may be used on the tram , so have money ready but give it a go ... The problem with that is they often want you to buy the ticket before mounting the bus/tram. So it might be an idea to ask the first tram that turns up (whether or not it is the one you want) if it is acceptable. If it isn't, you've time to use the coin machine before the tram you want turns up. Peter S. |
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Post by grant on Jul 30, 2010 14:26:47 GMT
Hi Peter and everyone The problem with that is they often want you to buy the ticket before mounting the bus/tram. So it might be an idea to ask the first tram that turns up (whether or not it is the one you want) if it is acceptable. If it isn't, you've time to use the coin machine before the tram you want turns up. Nottingham trams have conductors! That way nobody can steal the ticket machines as some of the locals were prone to do in Sheffield in the early days of their tramway!  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by dutchjoyce on Aug 1, 2010 13:56:38 GMT
Hi all,
I'm ready for my trip to Nottingham.
Just packed my handlugage, sorted out some stuff, and i think i'm ready to go.
See you tomorrow, Greetz JOYCE
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Post by gra7890 on Aug 1, 2010 17:29:51 GMT
Another thing to bear in mind; it is the last scheduled day of the 1st Test Match against Pakistan at Trent Bridge, so if the Match goes the full distance it may by a busy day in Nottingham  We will not have to worry about he extra traffic as England have won the match today.... For those interested they bowled Pakistan out for just 80 in their second innings...... Looking forward to tomorrow........ Graham |
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Post by george on Aug 2, 2010 7:06:02 GMT
Hi folks!
Looking forward to meeting with everyone later today.
Not sure exactly what our plans are but it will no doubt include a trip to Wetherspoons at sometime!
Grant - I will try and get in touch with you this afternoon and see where our group will be!
See you later,
George
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Post by martindn on Aug 2, 2010 22:31:22 GMT
Just got home from this one. What a great show. Hayley was on fine form, and the band, which was a different one from the other B of B concerts, this time band of the RAF Regiment, were superb.
I'll post a more detailed report later, but the general consnsus was that this was probably the best of the B of B concerts.
Hayley only sang seven songs, but she was absolutely the master of all of them.
I'm sure there will be lots of reports and photos later once we have sorted them out. But meanwhile, it is bedtime, I hve to be up for work at 7am tomorrow.
Night all!
Martin D
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Post by grant on Aug 3, 2010 0:00:03 GMT
Hello everyone
My third Battle of Britain concert is close to home, only a 25 minute drive although it will take a little longer as I have to collect Elizabeth, Teresa and Kate first and also, because of high parking charges in the city, I have elected to use the park and ride. I’m also a little concerned as I have set myself a very important task and failure is not an option! More on that later.
The journey into Nottingham went like clockwork but disappointing to see Phil standing at the stage door as the tram pulled into the station, thus I knew instantly that we had missed Hayley’s arrival. Alighting from the tram my ‘phone rang – it is Mark wondering where we are. “Where are you?” I enquired but, as he began to explain, I spotted him with his back to us “Come round the corner, you will see us” he said. “Turn to your right you’ll see us!” There is already a good crowd and, with introductions made, we set off to find the local Wetherspoon’s, which luckily wasn’t too crowded. As is our habit, we pulled the tables together so our group could sit together and enjoyed a relaxed meal and a drink in superb company.
Back at the concert hall our large group is spread far and wide. My party has four front row centre seats so we are a little way from where Hayley will be standing but that’s OK, we put Kate in the closest seat and settled down to wait for the concert to start. I have to say too that, despite earlier concerns, this was perhaps the fullest of the three concerts I’ve attended. Yes, there were empty seats but the auditorium ‘looked’ full.
It wasn’t many seconds into the concert that I also realised that it was going to be the best. The sound quality is superb; the narrator could be heard clearly and the band sounded richer too. Maybe the acoustics of the venue; maybe the band is better – this is the Band of the RAF Regiment – although I was confused later on when the solo violin was the same chap we had at Southend, although he seemed far more relaxed tonight.
Hayley too sounded a hundred times better with a proper sound balance and, on top of that, it was probably the best and most appreciative audience of the three, clapping along to the music when requested and joining in on Hayley’s “We’ll Meet Again” Towards the end, member Johno presented Hayley with a lovely bouquet – carnations I think – for which she thanked him and then mouthed a silent “hello” towards our little group – I love those little gestures that Hayley makes so special. The final applause was deafening and very soon, most of the house was on its feet and very well deserved I thought.
All too soon the concert is at an end and we soon find ourselves outside on a dry Nottingham summer evening. Regrouped we made our way round to the stage door with thankfully, very few people waiting. In fact, apart from our group, there were only a handful of others. Ah yes! No doubt you’re wondering about my afore mentioned “important task” well, quite simply I am determined that this time Kate will get to meet Hayley! At her first concert at Beaumanor Hall, Hayley had to leave early – the only one of my 60+ concerts that I didn’t get to speak to Hayley!
Actually, tonight, everything seemed much more relaxed and the layout of the stage door helped, it being down a few steps with a small circulating area between them and the stage door. So it was that Hayley stayed down on the level with us on the stairs waiting our turn. I made sure Kate was close to the front and managed to introduce her to Hayley and get a few pics – all very relaxed. Hayley asked Kate if she’d enjoyed the concert – I told Hayley that I was sad that this was my last concert of the tour and also complimented her on her Twitter photo of the M1!
We must have had a good fifteen minutes with Hayley before she headed for the tour bus, but I think everyone had had their time with Hayley and we just didn’t want to leave before she did. We watched them drive away, then crossed the road to catch our tram back to the car – reliving special moments on our journey we are all in very high spirits after another very special Hayley evening.
Oh! You’re perhaps wondering what Kate thought about meeting Hayley for the first time. I asked her. “Cool” was her reply.
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by scoobedoo on Aug 3, 2010 0:22:02 GMT
Hi Grant and everyone, another great night was had by all that were there by the sounds of it. an appreciative audience too makes a big difference. Grant Today's youngsters and the not so young  this seems to be the standard reply to most opinions this day and age,even here in NZ. Pleased you all had a great night, cheers, Rodders CH CH NZ |
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Post by grant on Aug 3, 2010 0:45:45 GMT
Hi Rodders Yes! Great evening And yes, I understand "Cool" is GOOD! No doubt she'll be telling all her friends on Facebook tomorrow that she met Hayley i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest wishes Grant |
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Post by Libby on Aug 3, 2010 4:43:17 GMT
I look forward to the photos.  Kids were saying "cool" when I was in elementary school, in the early '90s. |
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Post by capricorngirl on Aug 3, 2010 5:16:59 GMT
I look forward to the photos. Kids were saying "cool" when I was in elementary school, in the early '90s. I have to say a lot of people complain about the way my generation talk, I was reading an articule a few months ago on the HIPPIES of the 1960's and you think we are bad  , example, Throw an optic, means LOOK, dice the shades and throw an optic at 3 oclock, means take off your sunglasses and look over your right shoulder. Distinquish the flames. / turn off the lights  and it looks as if COOL has been around for generations, but then there is SANDY's vocab :2fun: I love it, it is Soooo KOOL. and when she says its heaps kool, she is excited on the inside but dosen't want to show it on the outside, and if something is awesome then its really good but of its totally sick then you can't get any better then that :rollin anyway Ive had a totally sick day with Sandas and I'm heaps excited HEY. So we have just had a grouse coffee out the front of Coles and are now totally veging out until the guys get home:wink: . Mel xxx |
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Post by Karsten on Aug 3, 2010 8:11:46 GMT
Hi all, Many thanks for the reports so far. I'm just on my way back to Germany and want to add only a picture for now.  Cheers, Karsten |
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Post by hammer on Aug 3, 2010 11:42:39 GMT
It was nice to meet you all again ,and some people for the first time. Hope you all got back home safely . I am sitting here in fear of getting a ticket for driving in the Nottingham tram lines , and of course looking forward to seeing everybody's photographs. Mike
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Post by Richard on Aug 3, 2010 13:08:59 GMT
Thanks for the early report and photograph, Grant and Karsten!  Here's a very short review of the concert from the Nottingham Post: Richard  |
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Post by grant on Aug 3, 2010 13:25:42 GMT
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