Can someone recommend a nice B&B for Sat night? I was going to book the Hazelwood but there's no availability? PM would be appreciated

Alternatively, what time will drinks etc after finish as I'll need to suss out if a Saturday night train home is doable?

How much are the tickets? I can't spot anything on here that says.

£5

*goes to check piggy bank*

(or will do when she gets home from work )

I shall be in York from approx. 11.00am so if you need any help - setting up, turner, gofer, bouncer, etc. - just let me know. Otherwise Mrs O and self are looking forward to your concert.

I've been at a workshop/masterclass today at the National Centre for Early Music in Walmgate (5 hours on Mendelssohn's songs without words), and left a few posters there. Some of the other local attendees said they would try to make it. I also made sure that Stone Trough Books at 51 Walmgate were displaying it. I have no connection with Stone Trough except as a happy customer, but if anyone is looking to buy secondhand music at the right price, I can thoroughly recommend a visit. Today I picked up £10 worth of good music fo £2.50. They have lots of sheet music for all instruments and voices plus a large stock of music related books. Their Saturday opening hours are 10.00am - 5.30, however, when I passed again at 4.30 on my way home, they had already closed. So, if you want a big music browse next Saturday I suggest going before the concert, it is just over 5 minutes walk from the concert venue.

See you all next Saturday.

Thanks oldnotes : I'll PM you in the week - and thanks for the music tip, and leaving posters

I may come since I'm at York...may see about dragging Choddy along too!

Same here, might as well!

Would be great to see all three of you, if you can make it!

Barry - any idea what time any drinks/meal afterwards would finish? I'm debating whether to get the train in for 11am and then head back at about 6:30pm or just stay the night... hum.

We'll try to get to the pizza place by about 3:30, I'd be very surprised if it goes beyond 6:30pm Sol.

Cool, I'll do a same day thing then, I think. It's easily doable in 1st class and I'll probably go for a few beers in Covent Garden when I get back to the Smoke!

Sounds like a plan : I'm always amazed how quick it is from London to York!

Sorry I'm not able to make this event after all. I hope the day goes well for everyone. Will look forward to hearing about it.

Yeah it takes no time at all Driving would be about 4 hours... I didn't mind doing it for Chester but don't fancy doing that sort of epic journey again for a while!

Thanks for your good wishes DC. Unlikely I'll be posting about it until the Monday (it's a busy weekend, and I'll be switching from clarinet to saxophone on the Sunday!), but I'm sure others will get there long before me!

Stitch and me are very excited about this

I've sorted out the running order, and I'm now in the process of doing some printed programmes. They're very nice, and they're in more than one colour

Oooohh!!

looking forward to it.

It is unlikely that I am going to be able to make this now either. Had one of life's curve balls thrown at me this week so having to clear lots of space in my diary to deal with it. Sorry to miss it, and not be able to meet everyone. I was looking forward to it. Next time hopefully. Hope it goes well.

Aw, that's a pity - hopefully I'll see you in Manchester in January flobiano

How long will be the approx duration of this event? I.e. starts at 1 end what 3ish??? Just wondering as I'm going to be meeting my family (who will be wandering about town and hopefully Christmas shopping (aaaargh!) while I attend this event) afterwards. Just a rough idea would be good

At risk of asking a really silly question, if the recital begins at one, what time should the audience aim to arrive? Thought it wise to ask as I heard a rumour that there may be name stickers to pick up before proceedings get underway!!

Yes, should all be sorted by then so all being well you will see me in Manchester.

Yep, we should be all done and dusted by 3pm.



We'll probably be doing last minute rehearsals from about 11am, I'd say arrival at any time from about 12:30 onwards would be fine.

Ok - look forward to meeting everyone on Saturday!

Are you up for the after show pizza clarijo?

Me too! There are going to be quite a few people there who I haven't yet met

Oh. Hopefully see you soon though... Feels like I haven't seen you in ages!


As are Treacle and Honey! They're in their element at the moment, following the arrival of a new baby brother on Saturday.

I've never met Treacle or Honey

Aha, well now is the time! You can meet little Chester too! (You'll never guess what we named him after... )

The music publisher?

I may now have a chance to come, as Mrs will still be in Suffolk. But I still may have to go down there, so it will be a last minute decision.

Er... no. The place!


It would be great to meet you if you were able to make it.

Fingers crossed you're able to make it f#m

Me too

Now I am not usually one to refuse pizza....BUT I have promised my eleven year old daughter that she can come with me and I'm guessing that there won't be many other eleven year olds joining you all, so will pass on this occasion! However, I do hope to come to the York playday, so perhaps next time!

Cool! Another recruit for the playday I considered bringing my 6 year old to listen. She'd enjoy it but then my 4-year old would want to come too and with that his loud (interested) voice asking questions about the proceedings "What's that lady/man playing Mummy?" " He's got a clarinet like you Mummy !! " "Why can't you play the piano like that Mummy???" " I think that maybe sometime you should learn to play the violin Mummy!" etc etc You get the picture So both will be remaining safely out of the way with my husband. Means I get a couple of hours off too but sadly no pizza for me this time either.... It was sooooo yummy last time too....... Oh well... next time

Sorry I can't be with you Saturday

I'll be thinking of you all and hope it goes really well

Lois

Thanks lois : see you Sunday!

Hope you all have fun! Look forward to hearing all about it

Oh yes - been there!! However, I think we are safely over that stage now!

Argh - due to an unforseen family nightmare, I am not sure if I'll make this after all Good job I had left booking tickets/accomodation so late! I'll have to see tomorrow night if I can arrange something to get around it.

D4mmit, horny toads and tarnation!

what a shame Sol. Was hoping to meet you since I harrassed teased you mercilesly when you first joined

Aww

Hope you find a way round it, if not, I'll see you very soon (at least at the piano day... )

Wishing you all the best for this concert - I'd have loved to make it but it is a little too far away......plus I don't think missing this weekend's rehearsals would be too good an idea.

Hope both the performers and the audience have a great time.

Thanks CJB, and Panthera (sorry I missed your post earlier Panthera)

Final details for Saturday!

Recital starts at 1pm (with me playing Weber, or rather, me telling you where the fire exits are ), doors will be open at around 12:30pm.

There will be an interval of approx. 20-25 minutes.

The recital will end at about 3pm. Pizza Express near the river is booked for straight afterwards.

Unlikely I'll be online again 'til after the recital, so I'll see you there!

Have a fantastic time everyone.

Thanks Bev!