London (UK) Group

[Amit]

Hi All,

I really want to setup a PD peer group in London for people who are interested in maybe meeting once a month or so, over a coffee, to have some lively discussion on various topics so that we can assist in each others growth.

It doesn't matter where in London you're from, we can always find a relatively central location for people to meet at as there are so many cafe's around.

Put your name down if you're interested and I'm more than happy to organise it!

[skydust]

im intrested.

[Amit]

Nice one skydust, Lets see who else comes forward and we'll try and get a regular meeting going!

[angelicfruit]

I'm interested too

[Holistic Star]

Hi,
I'm in Reading which is only 30 mins away by train so would love to meet up.

Will you accept people from Berkshire!!!

[skydust]

Originally Posted by Holistic Star

Hi,
I'm in Reading which is only 30 mins away by train so would love to meet up.

Will you accept people from Berkshire!!!

of course, anyone who can make it is welcome to come! i live outside london myself.

[Amit]

glad to have you on board angelicfruit...that's a kool name btw!

ooooooooh Holistic star....I dunno, I may have to think about that... of course you're more than welcome!

Any other takers?

[simon]

Hiya, id be interested as well

[Amit]

That's great Simon,

Lets see if we can get one or two more and then I'll start organising!

[Ann]

Whoops, I just noticed this thread. I'm up for it

[H Verma]

Hi Amit,
I am very interested in meeting up with the group in London

Thanks
Harish

[Amit]

Welcome onboard Harish and Ann,

Will do an update soon with a potential date and location!

[pidrib]

Would love to meet up.

Pidrib

[rossio]

Hey Amit

Being in Oz this will be a tricky one - but if it's OK I will pass this on to my bro as Im pretty sure he would be interested.

Ross

[joedonnachie]

Hi Amit and others,
Have just joined the forum and am very excited to find that there are a number of people interested in meeting up in London with a view to having regular meetings. Count me in.
Joe

[simon]

just out of interest, what is everyone's professional here? to start off im a graphic and web designer, currently freelancing alongside a full time job in a training company. anyone else care to add?

[Amit]

Welcome onboard pidrib!

Rossio, excellent, I always thought you were in the UK too, I didn't realise you were down under...that's a shame!

Hey Joe, glad to hear you're onboard....

Right then folks, It looks like there are at approximately 10 of us which is a great number to get started on. Firstly apologies I've been so quiet, it's been a busy start to the year but I'm raring to go! So I wanted to suggest a potential date and location to you all to get your thoughts.

As a date, I was thinking about the 11th of February which is a Sunday, so we could meet in the early afternoon. As for location, I was thinking along the lines of quiet cafe, somewhere that isn't too busy so that we don't have to shout to talk and somewhere that should be relatively easy to get to in terms of transport. There are a few nice cafes not far from baker street station and so that is a potential meeting point. What are your thoughts etc?

Let me know and lets get the ball rolling!

[nantucketsunset]

Hi Amit,

I'm in London (southwest London/edge of Surrey) too.

That meeting plan sounds good.

As a suggestion, I personally would prefer to meet on a Saturday, as I could combine the trip up to Baker Street with various errands/shopping and other travel I need to do in the centre of town. But if Sundays are better for others, that is okay!

[Amit]

Hey Sunset, ecstatic to hear that you'll be joining us! ...lets open it up to the others...who's up for Saturday the 10th and who's up for Sunday the 11th? Sunday is my preferred day but I'm flexible either way. We'll go with the Majority.

[skydust]

are you talking about february? i vote for sunday as i will be coming back from an overseas trip the day before, and id like to attend! lets make a poll.

[Ann]

Saturday 10th Feb or Sunday 11th Feb... both sound great to me!

We can meet in the afternoon around Leicester Square/Covent Garden

[Amit]

I'm open to a vote too, lets just go with the majority overall. I put my vote down for Sunday. Does anyone know if we can add a poll to this thread or would we have to start a new thread?

Ann, I was hoping to avoid LS, CG only because it's quite busy in those area's on a Sunday I would rather go somewhere, where it's a bit quieter so that we can talk easily and not have to shout over one another.

[angelicfruit]

My preference is Sunday as I have lectures on Saturdays. 11th Feb sounds good to me! I'm easy about where.. although Leicester Square/Covent Garden will be very busy so could we meet somewhere less hectic? How about the cafe at the Tate/National Gallery?

[Ann]

It looks like we'll have to create a new thread in order to have a poll

Amit, since you came up with this idea, why don't you pick a location and create a new poll asking, i.e. "Would you like to get together on Sunday, 11th Feb at location at 2pm?"

The ones who are interested will take a vote and can make additional comments. In the beginning of February, you announce the final location of the meeting just in case there are other Londoners who want to join us at the last minute

[skydust]

i like angelicfruits idea about the tate cafe

[Amit]

Originally Posted by angelicfruit

My preference is Sunday as I have lectures on Saturdays. 11th Feb sounds good to me! I'm easy about where.. although Leicester Square/Covent Garden will be very busy so could we meet somewhere less hectic? How about the cafe at the Tate/National Gallery?

Oooh that sounds like and Interesting idea,...is it quite big and spacious and will it have plenty of room for everyone? (I've been meaning to visit the Tate for ages anyway!)

Ann, great idea...i'll do that.