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Furthermore, not having organised one of these meets before, I would appreciate a quick straw poll of those coming as to how they'd prefer the route to be organised (before I post one).
One of the issues that I think we will have to deal with from time to time in this kind of area is that many of the places are quite spread out. I walked (what I thought might be) quite a good potential route the other day, along the canal and taking in quite a few of the glassworks and stuff. Many of the more interesting things are further away from the town centre.
So, my question is would people prefer:
1. a meet more concentrated in one area (and therefore probably finishing earlier), but seeing fewer sights, or
2. a longer full-day-out-walk (of around 3 hours including regular stops), but taking in many more interesting things?
3. A third option is to have a one way route, which would allow us to get lots of stuff in, and then we'd all just jump on the bus back to town. This could work quite well if people are up for it. Extra cost - £1.40 each.
Thoughts most welcome...
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A bus Daysaver works across the Black Country as well as the Midlands, right?
I'd be up for the third option. More stuff is good.
On the whole I think 2 hours is a reasonable time. Bear in mind we'll be moving a lot slower than if you're on your own. (I think last year we were averaging one mile an hour, if that!) But if areas are spread out then I guess we'll cover more distance by speeding up between them.
End of the day I'm happy to leave the route in your hands - surprise me.
Really looking forward to this!
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Just be aware that the 'Glass Quarter' is a fair old jaunt from the meet point as it is actually located in Wordsley, i'd guess maybe 4 miles away.
You can of course make your way there along the canal from the Bonded Warehouse (just outside Stourbridge) which would probably offer more photographic opportunities, especially as it passes throught the back end of Amblecote where there used to be a lot of unused factories etc (my memory of this is based on about 15 years ago so it might have changed somewhat)
A route along the canal would probably be better advised and you could always make it a one way trip and end up in the Merry Hill Centre, this would take in the Nine Locks area of Brierley Hill which is also quite photogenic. This would be quite a long walk though and would probably take well over 3 hours at a normal pace.
I am usure at this point wether I will be able to make it but agree with Pete that all people are welcome as I was a first timer at the Walsall meet and enjoyed the day thoroughly.
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Hi Steve, Pete,
Thanks for the comments. Yep, the route I have in mind would go past the Bonded Warehouse, along the canal and past all the old derelict glass factories towards the Glass Cone. Then we can make a judgment about whether to carry on walking up the canal to see all the locks (getting the bus back), walk back down through Amblecote to Stourbridge, or else just get the bus back from there.
The council set up some kind of "millenium walk" around that area taking in lots of the old glass sites and there still are signs pointing the odd thing out.
The Glass Quarter, as far as I'm aware is basically defined as (what they call) "the crystal mile" between Stourbridge and Wordsley. I think it's actually more like two miles, in fact. Also, I don't think getting as far as Wordsley is really on the cards - and also most of the glass-related attractions in Wordsley now appear to me to be museums and the like. These are interesting, but perhaps not fodder for a Flickrmeet...
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Liking the idea of getting the bus back, dunno if that makes me lazy :)
Sounds like a good meet, thanks for organising this one Pete.
I'll sort out an upcoming event page for this too when I get home this evening.
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I like the sound of the third option, getting the bus back, as Pete A. says, more is good. Only know the area vaguely, but what I remember I think is good meet fodder. I'll definately be up for this, and may be able to offer lifts from south west B'ham area, it's only a spit and a fart across Frankley and Clent for me.
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I should be there. It's not an area I know at all, so I'll be guided by the experts as to the best routes. I am quite happy to make use of the bus, especially as Stourbridge is within the CENTRO area so my travel card will be valid...
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Im in for this too - I dont know Stourbridge at all so this would be great. And I cant make a Birmingham meet until about May.
How frequent is the transport on Sundays from Birmingham - I might have to take the car just so I can justify being there as I need to be back at about 5.
If I do take the car people are welcome to get lifts from South Birmingham.
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yeh ill pop along as long as there a bus from walsall
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Great stuff...
The route is up!
As it seems that the general consensus is to take the longer one-way walk and get the bus back, I've posted a route which reflects this. Check the original post!
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Hello all. Ulanbator and myself will be emerging from hibernation for this meet. Looking forward to it muchly.
For those who we don't know through the Birmingham group- looking forward to meeting you!
x
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I'm afraid I can't make this now unfortunately. Would have been nice to be treking along my old stamping ground but other commitments mean I can't make it.
Have a good time all and i'm looking forward to seeing the images.
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I am coming with car and it is full of people!
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I can offer lifts from south B'ham if anybody is interested, Northfield, Cotteridge, Bournville sort of areas, drop me a flickr mail or post a message here.
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I can offer lifts from North Birmingham
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Wow, lots of interest in this meet!
Looks like I'm also going to be driving now... I'm coming from Harborne, so can offer lifts if people need them from around there, or else perhaps we could co-ordinate Ni if it's not too much out of your way?
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That's no problem Pete, Harborne is not too far out of the way, let me know where is best to meet.
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I'm going to try and come to this!
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I'm going to have to give this one a miss again, which is a shame as I think it's a prime location. Have a good one and I'll see you next time.
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Hey guys!
I'm new to this flickrmeet thing! But I would really like to join in the fun! I stumbled upon this thread from the Birmingham flickrgroup.
I'm from Malaysia and a full-time student in the Uni of Birmingham. I'm still not sure with my way around out of the city area. I'm wondering if I could meet up with somebody before heading towards Stourbridge? I have no idea where the heck it is!
I know this is kind of a last minute post. But I hope I could make it in time! I live in the university's accommodation, Hunter Court. Its right next to Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Any way I could get to Stourbridge?
btw...I just picked up photography not long ago. I only owned my own camera when I was 19. Which is quite sad with the fact that I'm 20 now.
Hope to meet some of you lots!
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alas, i'm out
car died
new car required
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@Soo,
Hi :-)
I'm a student at Birmingham Uni too - welcome to the group.
I'm getting a lift with "A Knight Who Says Ni", but not sure if he has any more room in the car. Stourbridge is easy to get to on the bus though. The number 9 from Hagley Road or the city centre will take you directly to the meeting point in Stourbridge (it's the end of the line). You can't miss it.
Hope to see you there!
@Harri
sorry mate... no luck with public transport? Hope you get the car thing sorted...
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@Pete
Thanks! I think i'll meet you guys in Stourbridge then!
So should I be spotting loads of ppl with camera then? That should be the flickrmeet right?
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The no 9 leaves Colmore Row (outside the Cathedral) at 10:50 and arrives at Stourbridge 11:39 - I intend to be on this Bus - the next one is 20 minutes later, so arrives at 11:59 - I will be on this bus if I miss the former!
According to the timetable it takes 6 minutes to get to Bakers Night Club on Broad St, and 7 minutes to get to Edgbaston Shopping Centre on Hagley Rd...
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PS - Don't forget the clocks change tonight!
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ah... good point Tim!
I totally forgot... see you all tomorrow then. Remember your bus money!
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Gonna bail. V. poorly...
Have fun!
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aah.. get well soon :-)
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@tim
thanks for the bus info! Do say hi if you see a guy in a dark green shoulder bag! That will be me!
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@Soo Guan
If you can be by junction of Bristol road and Oak tree lane at about 11 o'clock I can give you a lift. If you wait by the number 11 bus stop by Sainsburys, I'll meet you there. You can take 61, 62, 63 bus from Edgbaston to here.
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i will be there around just after 12 guys
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okay col, we'll wait for you :-)
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@A Knight who says Ni
Hey, thanks a lot! I just got up! And I think i'm gonna be late for the bus! I think I'll meet you at 11am at the bus stop!
Thanks Again!
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@A Knight who says Ni
btw...I will be in a brown hoodie
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OK, see you there.
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Argh the clocks, I never changed em! I'm so dumb :)
I'll take the M5 from the M6, makes sense this end.
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