christmas party

[Keith Barton]

Si Halley wrote:

> Subject: christmas party
>
> >Well I've ordered my ticket, but as I don't know London that well I've got
> to ask.
> >Is there anywhere nearby to park? Bearing in mind the 29th is probably
> christmas sales (busy, busy, busy).
>
> There is. But if you don`t know the area well I wouldn`t suggest you try it
> personally. Also, with the early start you`re either looking at
> extortionatly expensive carparks  or having to move it every hour or so
> (difficult once your in the gig!) as they (the traffic wardens) take down
> reg numbers and you`re limited to "no return within 1 hour" in many places
> before 6ish. Also it may take ages to actually find a space.

I agree, parking in the "west end" is extortionate, and you'll probably get
towed - that's probably why the council tax is the lowest in the country. Get
the tube.

> >Maybe I could travel by train, but is there a tube station nearby?
>
> Tottenham Court Road underground station is literally 30 seconds from the
> Astoria. I would drive to your nearest Underground station at get the tube
> the rest of the way. That`s what I intend to do.

Yep! It's literally just around the corner.

> >Will it be open for when the gig ends?
>
> Should be. Last trains are normally just after midnight I believe. Certainly
> I`ve trained back from the Astoria many times and never once had to leave
> early to do so. I don`t believe the gig is going to be a late one is it?

You'll have no problem getting home at that time, the tube will still be
running.

What pub shall we meet in? I suggest The Royal George - It's on Charing Cross
Road and only about a minute down from the Astoria and they play reasonably
good music in there, which makes a change from the rest of the Soho debris.
Michael, are you bringing the badges? :-)

Keef