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im in a dilema.........what pub to use? now ive put a poll on so votes please,

1.the railway hotel... blackburn rd.

2. the victoria (butcher brigg) gt, harwood now this pub has loads of real ale.

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im gonna have to come to one of these meetings one day and meet all you nutters:D
but its so damn hard getting babysitters.....I will make it one day;)

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The Railway is more accessible, and I dont drink ale.
But if it becomes a tied result you can discount my vote because I am never more than a 'maybe' until the day arrives

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its central to town too, no need to get another taxi if you want to go into town afterwards

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cant vote,will be AWOL for this one.:p

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I'm with Flashy on this one. I'm def going to be at this one, i've already booked the night off work.

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I'd prefer teh Gt Harwood one even thjough its clearly the furthest away. Its a lovely old pub.

I don't do Town centre much nowadays (probably 25 years too old anyway :D )

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Yeah. No way should we be at the Railway. The place is a horror story. Get over to Gt Harwood.

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I picked the Butcher Brig, hmmm I wonder why!!! :rolleyes:

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is any one welcome to go to the accrington web meets.. as i would like to go but ive only been a member since july this year and i dont know anybody else

would i be able to go or is it exclusively to member to have been joined up longer

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Everyones welcome Kathleen

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Absolutely!!! more teh merrier. You also get to see the real people behind teh avatars :D

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hey i was only a member about 1 week when i first went to a meet kathleen, didn't know anyone, you will be made very welcome, they aint a bad lot, n the october ones good to go to,cos i'll be in spain.:D;) go and you'll have a ball.

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Accrington Web.

Therefore I think it would be fitting if we did actually have a meet in Accrington, and that's what I've voted for.:)

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If I didn't know you better would think you are stirring it there Garinda .. there again :nono8::rolleyes:

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Can't promise anything, but i'll try to get to there. Where ever it is this month.

:)

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The railway pub has changed a lot!! I have been in twice in as many weeks, and I quite like it!!

It also has a large beer garden, with canopy over it and great heaters, for the smokers!! The beer garden would actually cater for ALL the members, it's that big.

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I mean't to say that earlier Slinky, think people are thinking back to when it was a nightclub and there was always fighting. Not like that now and it is nice.

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Voted for the railway. but it's looking like I might not make this meet. I'm down to work.
Will see if there is any chance they can change it. They know I have it boked off every month. But best laid plans and all that.

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Oooo really want this one to be at the vic and it is my birthday meet after all oh yeah aswell as halloween :rolleyes:

<< HR walks away muttering that she hopes the birthday comment might get people voting for harwood :D>>

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its a good job i aint voted then red.;):D

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LOL .. thought Cashy for the minute hadn't made it on his hols 'til I remembered the last post when there is a poll, credits the time to that person before you enter the thread, when in fact it is just someone voting.

Hope to attend meself wherever it is, just that there is a luchtime 'do' next day and would have to be for a couple of hours. Problem is, can I discipline myself to just a few Bacardis and Cokes ? Would take strong will power :rolleyes:

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Hi everyone,

I'll most probably be attending me first meet on the 27th if at Railway.

If however it's at Gt., Harwood it will depend on whether I can find the pub, as I don't know Gt., Harwood at all.

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Oh, for heaven's sake James ... lots of people on here will only be too willing to show you the way, so no worries... :)

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At the moment I will be there, got a birthday do on as well but will get out of it if possible....if any different I will let you know..:cool:

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will be there....

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Me too if Anne says its ok for me to go:)

WE NEED TO KNOW NUMBERS AS SOON AS POSSABLE SO PLEASE POST AFTER READING THIS IF YOUR GOING THEN THE FOOD CAN BE ORDERED TA:)

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I'll be there even though harwood didn't win the poll :(

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You're not joking they must have have spent a few bob on it, yes I be coming.

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I am hoping to get there

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Hopefully I'll be there...but don't eat when I'm supping.

But you can count me if you like, so there's more for the rest.:D

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How often do you have the meetings?
first have it accrington then harwood then you get it

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We meet on the last saturday of the month. The venue varies. This month we were given a choice and voted to go to the Railway

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Did a swap. Will be there. Got to keep an eye on mick:)

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Right the food is ordered there will be butties, pies,and sausage rolls plus more.
there is also real ale on
the only thing the landlord said please nobody to come in tracksuits or you will not get served thanks

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i dont think ive ever seen anyone at a meet in trackies, they usually look quite smart

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thinking the same thing myself .

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just covering the site and letting members know the facts

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oh and what about no trainers with it being in town?

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I don't think we will be at this one, as i'm not feeling too well at the moment. If we don't make it I hope you all have a good night.

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oh thats a shame

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I'll be there.

:D

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I wont be at this one, have a great time everyone though.

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Sorry to hear that Julie, I hope you feel better soon.

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Awww julie, hope you feel back on top of the world soon

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Think i might pop down to see who is there.

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Hi All!

Won't be able to attend me first meet, because of other commitments, hope everyone has a good time, will try to get to December meet though.

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hi all its got to be great harwood, the other is a dive,not some where i would want to spend a evening:Banane25::Banane13:

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Dont go then, simple

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well seen as the votes over and done with now and the results show that we are having it in the railway it doesnt matter does it..........and when was the last time you went into the railway???

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where is the railway

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It is at the corner of Blackburn Road and Edgar Street.

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Sorry you think that way but when was the last time you went in there ?
They have spent thousands doing a refit and have a very good smoking area,the landlord has kindly put food on for us and he is also donating some prizes to the photo competition,
The place is very nice inside you could at least give it a try before commenting:)
We tend to try and get round to different pubs and this is the one the members voted for
so why not support us and come down and see.

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yes the railway has been done up its not too bad at all now .

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People are thinking back to when there was fighting all the time. It was really bad but to be able to make a fair comment they need to give it a try.

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Chances of getting there looking good, so fingers crossed will see you all Saturday night:D

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I go in the Railway when I go out for a night out at weekends and I have never seen anything kick off, and always have a good night...........it is like anywhere else you will always get a rough element in at some point. :D

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oh go on then, you've twisted my arm, how could i resist? i'll be there with his lordship tomorrow night

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Well, ya' near enough to come and grab you, if you don't ..and no hiding behind the door when we knock ... :D

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Still looking good so should be there:p

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Not a good day today, therefore unlikely to make it tonight.:(

Hope you all have a good time.:)

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Ahh, that's a shame, you will be missed, take care .. x

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i wont be there either

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Hope you feel well enough to come, if not get well soon:)

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Won't be making this one as I got back from Spain last night and am moving house tomorrow ! :eek:

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looks like it's going to be a quiet night tonight....shame :( Hope you feel better soon Gary and all the other poorlies that can't make it.

damn that means I'll have to drink more!!! :D

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your going to have to eat a hell of a lot too we have food for 25:D

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Right that saves me making any tea then :D

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hehe... yep im dying to come to a meet one day maybe when im 18. Should bring mi mum too. Be a good laugh.:Banane13::Banane25::Banane13: LOL

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Enjoyed the meet even though we were a bit thin on the ground. Made a nice change from talking to people via a keyboard. Thanks folks Bernie@ Ianxx

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So is Emzie and she has longer to wait than you. :D

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Can i just say a big thankyou to the landlord of the Railway for all the food and the dotation to the photo competition prizes.
Me and Anne had a great time and it was good to meet Sara and good to see Staggeringman again.
I must remember not to mix Larger and whisky drinks again me head is a bit sore this morning:)
oh can i also thank members that Donated to the SOS

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may i also say a thanks for the lovely supper the landlord put on for us ....& thanks to all who turned up ...nice to have met you sara don't be shy hope you come to another meet soon .

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Sounds like you had a good time.:)

I'm crossing my fingers, toes, and everything else, I'll make the next one.

I've even booked the flights carefully, to go and see my friends in Gran Canaria, so that I'm free for the November and Christmas one.:D

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I tried the non-alcoholic lager. It was yuck. It smelled of Thwaites's breweery on a bad day. :( Should have stuck to something familiar.

The buffet food was lovely though, apart from Busman overloading me with salted peanuts. I said ' a few'! :D

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I had a lovely evening, thank you Mick and Mez and to the Railway people of course.

Had to laugh re. Sara 'lurking' first with her husband to decide whether to come over and introduce herself :D .. decided we were OK and was lovely to meet you .. smashing friendly lady, hope you come again.

Berniie: Had to laugh, the reason I appeared to have got to the meet so quickly, after you spotting me on line a minute before, was due to the fact forgot to log off.. trick of mine to confuse people ... :D

And folks if you send a PM to a member re. collection in their taxi .. DONT FORGET TO ACTUALLY PRESS THE SEND BUTTON. Sorry HR ... :o

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Well have to say I was impressed with the Railway and especially the smoking area "outside".

Thanks to the landlord for all the food and there was loads!!!! good spread :)

I must have missed you Sara, sorry :( but although it seemed a quieter meet there was still about 15 of us there!

Katex I will forgive you re: pm :D

Willow loved busmans story about you and your pick me up drink :p

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Great to meet everyone that was there, you're all nice friendly people. Like the railway, and other pubs should take notice of the smoking area. Shall try and make another one but get there earlier.

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I know someone who is and is missing it badly!!!!

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Was wondering where he was (if that is who you mean) give him our regards when you speak to him!!

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Glad to hear you all had a good night, we should hoefully be at the next meet.

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A bit of a mini meet this time. But had a great time. The food was very welcome.
It was lovely to meet Sara and hope she will come again.
I think the Railway has been done up really nice and the smoking area's brilliant.
Met an old friend I'd not seen in years.
Sorry to hear you weren't well Rind. Hope your OK for the next one missed ya chuck. xx

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Sorry that I missed Sara (and the food) thats what I get for being late.......never mind enjoyed the time that I was there (as usual) :D

Promise not to be late for the next one.........great to see all the members again that I don't see on a regular basis.......

Will see you all again at next one :D :D :D

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I am sorry that I didn't get there - I hoped to, but had what I call an 'achy day' and the painkillers I had to take would have meant no booze.
It sounds like a good venue for meets - good provision for smokers and buffet too -hope another meet will be going there.

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I hope not. The place is ghastly. I shall never set foot in there again.

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Yeah. About 4 weeks ago. The place is the pits. Typical of the lousy standards that have now come to be expected in Hyndburn.

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Probably not everyone's cup of tea Tealeaf, but would be good to know what you didn't like about it. Constructive like, might help the Manager. No use saying 'tis the pits .. full stop.

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It gets my vote next time :p:rolleyes::D

I can't comment, I was not well enough to attend so I will keep out of this one.

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1) Only one real ale (i.e.only one choice of beer)

2) Lousy decor - the usual tacky attempt to make a sports bar out of a pub. Its the same rubbish on the walls as that in the Thorn and the Brewers, two other once good pubs now ruined.

3) Poor bar service. I gave up waiting and went round the back to chat to Mick for 10 minutes or so, before returning for a pint.

4) Lousy regulars - no one appeared to know what a queue was at the bar or at least who was next to be served.

All in all, an unfortunate experiance . Prior to a month ago, I think I was last in there in 1979; I doubt if I shall enter it again in my lifetime.

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A valid point the barstaff didn't have much idea. I commented to Mick about it Saturday night.

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There, there, that's better .. that is helpful. Not bothered re. the ale meself.
Yes, the bar staff weren't quite as alert as they should be, only one lady there at times, but the lad who served the butties was great.

Find most MEN are rude in a busy pub when it comes to obtaining their ale anyway. Been overlooked many times by the bar staff in favour of someone with a longer arm/louder voice than me.

Decor, didn't bother me .. just looked at it as ambience, not being interested in sport .. as we remarked, would be more of a problem for the owner when he came to redecorate ..:eek:

Maybe we could appoint you as our official pub critic Tealeaf .. mmmmm yeh, will start you out in The Bridge, Accy first methinks :D:D