Hull Ionians - 6th January

[Phil]

Our next coach will be to Hull Ionians on 6th January.

Only £10 for MSA members & £15 otherwise.

Please contact Ken Hall at [e-mail] to book your seat, come and see us at the MSA desk on matchdays or reply here.

Please note that we will be operating a £5 non-refundable deposit on all coaches this season.

[Phil]

If you are interested please let us know ASAP otherwise we will have to cancel due to lack of numbers.

[kingsheathlad]

Phil.
Just a thought as I don't know what numbers we have so far,but Johnsons have mini and midi coaches to,which can seat 20, 30 and 35.

[Phil]

Dec 27, 2017 17:40:51 GMT kingsheathlad said:

Phil.
Just a thought as I don't know what numbers we have so far,but Johnsons have mini and midi coaches to,which can seat 20, 30 and 35.

Thanks Richard, unfortunately the price is high no matter what size the coach. We’re now up to 25 so remain hopeful.

Will keep everyone informed and give plenty of notice should we decide to cancel.

[cheshmos]

Hi,
Just so we can make a decision on whether best to get the coach can you tell us what time the coach would be leaving the club, so we know if we can get there in time given that it’s a 2 o’clock kick off.
Many thanks

[Phil]

Dec 27, 2017 20:25:48 GMT cheshmos said:

Hi,
Just so we can make a decision on whether best to get the coach can you tell us what time the coach would be leaving the club, so we know if we can get there in time given that it’s a 2 o’clock kick off.
Many thanks

Will find out for you chesmos.

[Phil]

The coach will be leaving between 10-10.30am.

[cheshmos]

Great we will be on the coach if it goes.
I’ll email ken

[Phil]

Apologies chesmos, the coach will be leaving at 9am due to it being a 2pm kick-off.

[CJB1]

Phil, isn't that a bit early? Brantingham Park is only 130 miles away, and Google suggests 2h 12mins from Billesley by car. Even allowing for the fact that coaches are speed limited, it can't be more than 3 hours, so if we're aiming to get there by 1pm for a drink and a bite before the game, a 10am departure should do.

Which reminds me, the food options there aren't great, I think I remember hot pies and pasties at the bar only. Did I miss something? However the beer was fine, with two or three decent ales available plus the usual range of lagers and cider.

[kingsheathlad]

When I was on M1 in September on way to Yorkshire there were stretches with 50mph restrictions due to roadworks, no idea if that is still in force.

[CJB1]

Dec 29, 2017 9:30:57 GMT kingsheathlad said:

When I was on M1 in September on way to Yorkshire there were stretches with 50mph restrictions due to roadworks, no idea if that is still in force.

There are roadworks around Nottingham, between J23a (A42) and J25 (A52) with a 50 limit. These can be avoided by using the A38 via Derby. Otherwise it's clear.

[Phil]

Dec 29, 2017 9:06:43 GMT CJB1 said:

Phil, isn't that a bit early? Brantingham Park is only 130 miles away, and Google suggests 2h 12mins from Billesley by car. Even allowing for the fact that coaches are speed limited, it can't be more than 3 hours, so if we're aiming to get there by 1pm for a drink and a bite before the game, a 10am departure should do.

Which reminds me, the food options there aren't great, I think I remember hot pies and pasties at the bar only. Did I miss something? However the beer was fine, with two or three decent ales available plus the usual range of lagers and cider.

I agree Chris but that is what has been decided. There is also a 30 minute stop on the way.

[cheshmos]

Unfortunately we will not be able to get to Moseley in time for the coach, we will make our own way across from Cheshire. See you there.

[Phil]

The coach will now be leaving at 9.30am with a 30 minute stop, anticipated arrival time is 1pm.