Manchester Ritz November 16th

[Dipple]

Thanks for that mate was hoping for something in the 40 to 50 pounds range but I don't think that is going to happen. Like the look of the Double Tree by Hilton on booking.com £90 for 1 night and also in Piccadilly.

[Barty]

Thanks for that mate was hoping for something in the 40 to 50 pounds range but I don't think that is going to happen. Like the look of the Double Tree by Hilton on booking.com £90 for 1 night and also in Piccadilly.

No probs Dipple, mate - gotta sort one out myself so might try there (will keep you posted Shush if you're reading this.....or even if you're not   )

[Shush]

I am, or have read it. with Leeds  , then Manchester, then Bilston, three hotels, and train fair between, its going to be a lot of dosh, so good luck finding somewhere cheap 

[LCG]

Have a look outside of the city centre. Ibis Budget at Salford Quays is a possible.

[Master Ray]

Another one for the after show party!  GC is a great pub, was in there this afternoon, The Salisbury is also great but the Thirsty Scholar is also a good-un...

I had this chat with Shush the other day about hotels...  I often stay at Premier Inns and usually get great rates, but the date of the NMA gig is, for some reason, really expensive. Perhaps both City and United are playing at home?  Or perhaps folks are coming over to do Christmas shopping?  Whatever, I'm also struggling a bit to find a room at a decent rate.  Any tips, please keep me posted.

[MerseyExile]

Travelodge + Premier Inn etc are cheaper outside the City centre. We're driving back to Liverpool afterwards so if anyone finds something cheap @ Salford, Haydock, Warrington, M62, East Lancs Rd etc we may be able to offer a lift.

[purplehaze]

 :hi,just wondered if anyone can go to aftergig party as i always see all familiar faces at every gig but as a woman going to these gigs on my own never have the nerve to talk to anyone,always feel like bit of a billy no mates.jane :

[LCG]

All welcome. Please come along, you'll be made very welcome!

[Master Ray]

Deffo come to the aftershow, it's not a tickets-only kind of thing.  And Grand Central is a great pub.  The last aftershow had some really good musuc playing.  I'm sure you'll find someone friendly to talk to.

[Shush]

Jane, myself and Barty will be going, and will be glad to go with you. Don't worry, we are both old, and married, we will both act as gentlemen, or as near as we can be. send either of us a P/M if you like 

[purplehaze]

thanks a lot for that,im a bit daft i see loads of familiar people at all the gigs just am a bit shy dont know what to say. like the last gig i went to at preston i could see loads of folk across the way at that pub the mad ferret but just couldnt bring myself to go other ,sounds really daft i know,so i just went back to my hotel on me own when really just wanted a couple of beers and a laugh.jane

[jc]

Hello Jane, fancy going on the bus, a really good way to break the ice.

Cheers

jc

[comber]

If its any help,I booked The Oxnoble hotel on Liverpool Road.Cost £70 for two people.I did book it in June so I don't know if its booked up or if the prices have gone up!

[Berko_kev]

We 're in the Travel lodge in Fallowfield (Upper Brook St) which is the student area of Manc and a short bus ride down the road from the Ritz. £47 when we booked it some weeks ago

[Knievel]

thanks a lot for that,im a bit daft i see loads of familiar people at all the gigs just am a bit shy dont know what to say. like the last gig i went to at preston i could see loads of folk across the way at that pub the mad ferret but just couldnt bring myself to go other ,sounds really daft i know,so i just went back to my hotel on me own when really just wanted a couple of beers and a laugh.jane

hello Purple - it's good to read this because , well I wouldn't say I'm shy, but I'm seriously a loner and yet bizarrely I love meeting people - It's just that it doesn't happen as naturally in our forties as it did in our twenties does it - so - good to see folk reaching out like this - it's inspiring, thanks.
Now unlike Shush and Barty I'm an utter sleazebag but I'm sure they will slap me about if i get out of order 

Preston was a great gig huh? I stayed in the sidelines with my not impressed with seeing NMA AGAIN YAWN GF most of the night 'till I saw some poor sod just almost crumbling under a pyramid - then i went and squeezed his shoulders a bit - in a very friendly masculine and not at all gay way ok?  For all I know it was Barty - we'll find out in Manc.  Look forward to meeting you all x