RHS Garden Wisley

[tonyw]

stevehome said:

Hello Tony,

Great news that you are able to make Wisley , I have sent you a PM with my mobile number in case we do not meet at the entrance, There will be a good turn out from the forum, and I am sure we will all have a great time. If we are lucky we will get to see Hayley either before or after the performance . If you get stuck for a lift back to the station I will run you back there . I think Richard is arriving by train as well?

Anyway I look forward to meeting up with you on the day!

Very Best Regards

Steve H

Hi Steve

Many thanks for the offer of a lift after the concert at Wisley. I have sent you a personal message about It. I think the concert and fireworks will be over about 10.15pm. Trains from Woking station back to London are fairly frequent up to midnight.

Kind regards

Tony B

[Richard]

Hello again folks!

There is an item about the Wisley concerts in today's Surrey Advertiser on line Gig guide:-

www.surreyad.co.uk/entertainment/?article17323

Rock and pop
THE gardens at RHS Wisley are the setting for the annual Wisley Music Festival’s series of summer evening concerts.
An outstanding line-up is planned for 2006 and each concert culminates in a fireworks finale. Featured are The Glenn Miller Orchestra and Louis Hoover – Salute to Sinatra on Wednesday, June 7, Hayley Westenra, the National Symphony Orchestra and Tenors Unlimited on Thursday, June 8, Dancing in the Streets, a spectacular celebration of Motown, on Friday, June 9, and Ultimate Earth, Wind and Fire and Killer Queen on Saturday, June 10.
Gates open at 5.30pm, concerts start 7.30pm, fireworks at about 10.15pm. Tickets: £29.50 (children under five go free) available from the Wisley Shop (no booking fee), the credit card hotline [phone], or online at www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

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I'll repeat the direct link to the Music Festival: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/wisleymusicfestival.asp

27 days to go! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

See you there,

Richard

[Lothar]

Hi all,

you know, I’m „blind“ without any geographical orientation - not really of course.

Please give me some support. What is the best way to go from London city to RHS Garden Wisley?

On june, 8th I will arrive at London Stansted (STN) about 10:25 h.
At first I want to go to my accommodation Queens Gate (London - Kensington district).

What is the best possibility to go from London City by train or bus to RHS Garden Wisley?

Many thanks for your help in advance.

I hope I can meet a lot of you at Hayley’s concert in Wesley.

Kind regards, Lothar

[Richard]

Hello Lothar!

I think your best way from Central London to Wisley is to go by train from Waterloo to Woking (several per hour), then take a taxi. There is a bus service from Kingston or Guildford, but it only runs once an hour, and it's quite a long journey, especially from Kingston. Also it doesn't run during the evening.

If your accommodation is in Queens Gate, the nearest Underground station is South Kensington. You can take the District or Circle Line to Westminster, and change there for the Jubilee Line to Waterloo.

12 days to go! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Best Wishes from London,

Richard

[Lothar]

Hallo Richard,

many thanks for your help.

See you at RHS Garden Wisley.

Regards, Lothar

[Richard]

Hello everybody!

Here is some useful information from the FAQs section of Wisley's web site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?
Smart casual wear. Please note the grass may be damp and it is advised that waterproof shoes may be a good idea.

Can I bring a picnic?
Yes, you may bring your own picnic into the concert arena. You are asked not to bring tables but chairs, blankets, folding chairs etc. are permitted.

Can we bring tables?
No, tables are not permitted.

Can we bring barbeques etc?
For your own safety, barbeques, barbeque candles or naked flames are not permitted.

What if it is raining on the night - will the concert be cancelled?
The performers are in a covered area and the concert will go ahead. Only in extreme conditions and a question of health and safety is involved would the concert be cancelled.

Where will the concert take place?
The concert will take place on the grass at Seven Acres (in RHS Garden Wisley) which is situated opposite the Restaurant and Caféteria.

How do I find the concert area?
The concert area will be signposted within the car park. The car parks will be lit in the evening after the concert is finished. However, concert goers are asked to bring a torch just in case.

What direction are the performers facing?
The performers will be facing toward the Restaurant and Caféteria area - north west in direction.

Will I be able to walk round the gardens?
No. Due to health and safety, concert goers are only permitted access to the concert arena.

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THREE DAYS TO GO!!!

See you there,

Richard

[Steve H]

Hi Richard,

Thanks for the info on Do's and Dont's, I see there is no mention of cameras! I shall definitely be bringing a picnic hamper

If you get there early are you going to lay out a big blanket, and reserve some space for your HWI buddies? Gates open at 5.30 so we will try to be there for when the gates open.

Are you all taking folding chairs? its a long time to stand up!

Best Wishes
Steve H

[Joe]

Hi all,

Have a wonderful time to those lucky people who are going to see Hayley at Wisley. I'm sure the air will be filled with the scent of flowers in bloom at the gardens and also with Hayley's melodious voice.

[Richard]

Hello again Steve and everybody!

I'll certainly be at Wisley well before the gates open, so I'll see what I can do about saving some space. I won't be taking a blanket, but I'll be picking up a snack in Kingston on the way. I've bought a little folding stool in Millet's for £4.99. It's very light to carry, and when folded up in its carry case it's not much bigger than an umbrella.

The weather forecast is good for this week, but it might be advisable to take a raincoat of some sort, just in case!

I've just found the following on Wisley's web site:-

Flash photography, videos and recording devices of any sort are not permitted.

We'll have to be sneaky as usual!

TWO DAYS TO GO!!!

See you there,

Richard

[george]

Hi

We, (me, Denise, Andy (brother) and Julie) will be arriving at West Byfleet station at 17:03 then will get a taxi to the gates, hopefully for 17:30.
We are bringing folding chairs, blanket, picnic, liquid refreshments & suncream! We are happy if anyone wants to join us. We hope to get seated near the front.
Looking forward to meeting you all.

George

[Steve H]

Hi George,

I look forward to meeting up with all the HWI regulars on Thursday, it looks like its going to be a great get together!

Do you think we should get some HWI flags made up so we don't all miss one another?

Take Care

Steve H

[roger]

We'll see you there, George. It seems there will be quite a few of us - 10 so far, I think!

Roger

[george]

Richard


How long to go?

I am missing your countdown!

George

[Richard]

Hello George!

There is now only
ONE DAY TO GO!!!

I've told Hayley we're all coming, so she'll be expecting us! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

See you there,

Richard

[denis]

Hi Richard and HWI's have a great night at Wisley.

How about the weather!! smbody is watching.

Denis.