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"watering hole" singular? No no no, it's "watering holes", plural *:)
Oh, and I'm sure we can arrange some photography inbetween.
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Due to my geographical location, I'll make my own way there and meet you at the Station, assuming it is going to be dry on the day :-)
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24/25 weekend pls!!
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As long as it's a weekend.... not overly fussed.....
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Definitely coming for this. Will travel from Guildford - Reading and then Reading - Oxford instead though - saves me some money....
Will be there for 11am.
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Anyone know a good place that we can meet at Paddington (preferably with a photo)? Otherwise I will pop over there and find somewhere for us to meet.
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By the statue of the Bear ???
Well, it's not a statue, more of a mobile stall.... or else WHSmiths again
(try searching for Paddington Station on Flickr)
farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/2711039731_6f891664ae.jpg
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I'm interested!
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I'm interested too.
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count me in just depends on how I decied to get there
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count me in!
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I might be up for this, but would probably get there under my own steam via the Oxford Tube.
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would love to meet with you. i have never been on one of these
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i'm ready too, just got my day off sorted..
sure this will b another success trip like the Cambridge....
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Anybody besides mondogogo doing the Oxford Tube? It looks like it could be relatively low hassle compared to taking the train:
www.oxfordtube.com/
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Is driving an option? I may drive and park and ride
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You can drive, but beware that our city isn't the most car friendly place. You will have to use Park and Ride to maintain your sanity (and to avoid getting lost in our one way system). Not being a driver I don't know how busy the car parks get but the buses are very frequent.
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I think the Oxford Tube is the most convenient way to get there. It does take a bit longer than the train but not really that much, and you save the time on walking from the station to the centre of town, anyway. Plus, it runs all night so no worries about ever missing the last train!
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From multimap, it looks like the train station is reasonably central
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I am new here and I have never done this. I will be traveling from Guildford also , any chance that I could join you David K?
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i might come along. I will see nearer the time.
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I could be tempted by the Oxford Tube because it can be a pain getting to Paddington from my place.
Have a cool Yule everybody
Steve
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Just posted this on the out-of-London thread, thought I'd better post here too:
Re cmartin's etc's comment [on the Out Of london thread] there are engineering works on the line between Reading and Oxford on 31 January, so trains from Paddington will involve a change at Didcot (and don't even think of going via Basingstoke).
Most sensible option getting there from London would therefore be either of the two bus services Garrettc mentioned above, which you can pick up from Grosvenor Gardens plus various other locations on their way west out of London.
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I'll take the Oxford Tube as they've got a pick up point (Shepherds Bush) not far from my place.
If the meeting point in Oxford is 11am at the railway station, I think I'll get in the 0805 bus. They say duration is about 100mn, let's say 120mn.
The closest Tube stop to the railway station is the last stop, Gloucester Green. After that it looks like there's a 20mn-30mn walk to the railway station.
That should get me to the railway station between 10h30 and 11am.
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Who is going by train?
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Me, sir, me (but not from London) ;-)
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i thought to take the train too.. but if there's a prob i might catch the Oxford Tube ... paul.. hw do u travel?
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Will know nearer the time whether I can make it. The Oxford Tube looks like the most sensible method, and as several people plan to take it, maybe have a second meeting point in a more central location? (Plus the buses have mains power and wifi, so process pics and upload to flickr on the way home. :-))
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Paul, I am going by train but through Reading, not London.
DK
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ooo... the Oxford Tube looks like a good option. I'll probably go for that as I was thinking of opting for a coach ride up to Oxford.
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Sure enough, the website is now showing a bus replacement service from Reading to Oxford, rather than a train. Sigh, it's like the start of 2008 where nearly every weekend train journey I took involved the use of replacement buses and hugely increased journey times
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I think the best option is going to be to scrub the train meet up and say that we all can meet up at Oxford railway station at 11am.
I have made a change to the details at the top and they are in bold.
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Paolo G edited this topic 12 months ago.
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Note there's two bus companies: the Oxford Tube, as mentioned above, and the Oxford Espress (X90)...and National Express coaches too.
Are we deciding which bus so we can all get the same one?
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If lots of people are going by coach would it be better to have a second meeting point in the centre, like you did for Cambridge.
Say 11am at the station and 11.30 at the coach stop in the High Street?
Steve
(who will probably get the Oxford Express from Baker St)
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I'm thinking of joining this meet. Oxford Tube is an easier transport option for me.
Rija, maybe I can join you in Shepherd's Bush in the morning?
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Oxford Tube runs from Victoria, stops at Marble Arch and Shepherds Bush, Oxford Espress runs from Victoria, stops at Marble Arch and Baker Street and is a more ethical company... If I'm not working, am almost definitely coming to this, be good to catch some of the Oxford group...
and yes, Oxford is a city of many and various interesting watering holes, fear not!
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Re CDL's comment above I think a more central meeting point is a good idea, but wouldn't recommend the coach stop on the High St, it's a bit of a trek for those coming from the train station.
I'd suggest meeting at the AMT coffee stall at the top of Cornmarket, next to St Michael At The Northgate church.
There's a picture of it here:
www.smng.org.uk/
For those coming by train, it's a 10-ish minute walk from the station, come out of the station forecourt, turn left, Said Business School will be on your left hand side, keep walking straight ahead, turn right when you get to Waterstone's, the church is 50 yards down on the left.
For those coming by coach, I'd get off on the High St, keep walking in the same direction the coach was going, when you get the junction with Abbey on one corner and Lloyds TSB on the other, turn right and the church is about 300 yards on your right.
Unfortunately I'll be working up in London that afternoon but I'm sure the Oxford group will make you all very welcome.
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I'll contact the guys from the Oxford Flickr Group and get back with a more appropriate meeting place.
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I'll come along but I think i will drive since it's only an hour and a half away...
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Ghene, worth being aware that Oxford is a VERY car-unfriendly city. City parking is limited and expensive, and faffing with the park-and-ride makes it a long journey.
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Even more galling, then, that as well as being car unfriendly, it is being rail unfriendly on Jan 31st.
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Does the Oxford Tube go from Victoria Coach Station or from outside the mail rail / tube station?
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It looks like there are two pick up stations at Victoria. If you click on the Victoria circle on this map, it pops up a detailed version.
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ugh! thanks :/
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I'm interested . I would take the Oxford Tube.
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I will be interested
Oxford Tube looks like a good option for me.
A quick search
09:05 London - near Victoria tube (Buckingham Palace Road at Grosvenor Gdns)
*** Depending where we meetup (rough times)
10:40 Oxford High street
10:48 Oxford AMT coffee stall at the top of Cornmarket, next to St Michael At The Northgate church, OX1 3EY. (+8mins)
10:44 Oxford St Aldate's
10:48 Oxford AMT coffee stall at the top of Cornmarket, next to St Michael At The Northgate church, OX1 3EY. (+4mins)
10:45 Oxford Gloucester Green
10:52 Oxford Railway station (+7mins)
Any idea what time we will be staying to? Sunset is around 16:50 I'm thinking about tripod :)
Coming back to London does not look like a problem with Oxford tube, every 10-15mins upto 19:50 (from Gloucester Green) Every 20 mins until 01:10 (than every 60 mins)
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Incidentally, the train station in Oxford is nowhere near 20 minutes away from Gloucester Green, more like 5..
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Hi folks, apologies for the recent silence but I've only just got back from my Xmas hols (2 weeks without the internet, bliss!). As it seems that most of you are now coming by coach I think Gloucester Green makes perfect sense as a meeting place. It's next to the coach station (where all the coach services end up anyway) and as mentioned by red betty black it's only a few minutes walk from the railway station.
I'll get together a Google map with suitable waypoints on it for everyone later on this evening.
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Garrettc edited this topic 12 months ago.
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@Garrettc Thanks for that.
All
I have changed the main details above and the Upcoming page for our meeting point at Gloucester Green.
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I've created a public map on Google with the main waypoints. As you can see the railway station is only a short walk away for those of you coming in by train. If anyone wants my mobile number to ensure no one gets lost on the day then send me a private message and I'll give it to you.
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Hi - so glad I stumbled on this - never done a flickr meet up, never been to Oxford & want to do both so count me in. Will be coming from London so Tube looks like the best option for me. Thanks ccys - looks like 9:05 will get me there on time too.
What a great way to start the year - thanks :)
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Booooo!
I just found out I'm working that weekend. Was really looking forward to it.
:-(
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What's the best park and ride? I'm coming in from the M25 and M40.
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 You'll want the Thornhill park and ride, which is on the A40 coming into Oxford
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I swapped shifts, I can go after all. Yay!
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www.oxford.gov.uk/transport/park-and-ride.cfm
Garrett supplied me with this website which gives details for those coming in by car and wanting to use the park and ride.
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@leica0000 Good news Lisa. :o)
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Bump
Just a reminder for people to look at the first post so that they know what changes have occurred since the original posting.
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I have a shoot that day now, so can't make it
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I know I will be utterly knackered but I think I am still on for this... we'll see closer to date :)
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now not sure I can come . It is the last sat before i go on hols and I need to shop!!!!
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We're all ready this end. We've actually got one of our social meetups on the 28th so we'll finalise routes and whatnot.
Mushroom & Gadgets: Oxford is pretty small, and we can break up the amble with frequent pub breaks, don't worry about tiredness *:)
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Thanks, but I am not worried about being tired from walking. I have lifestyle session with 10-15 models on 27th with 2 to 3 days to submit the images.. I am worried, I will be too tired to drive to Oxford.
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I might come along by car!
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I have been asked how long we will be in Oxford as some may want to take some sunset shots. It's really up to you when you go home but I have spoken to Garrett this week and they should be able to direct us to somewhere that would be good for photos. Sunset will still be before 5pm so if you do decide to stay you won't be getting back to London too late.
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Bugger bugger bugger - I can't now. Thought I'd be able to cram everything in but.....I can't, so unfortunately I wont be able to make this one. Have fun in Oxford (one day I'll get there)
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I don't have anything to rush back for so would be interested in a vantage point for sunset.
Steve
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I am in for this, thanks Paolo
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South park, is a good vantage point for sunsets over Oxford
Also if still in town there is Carfax Tower and the tower at St Mary's which would be good
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I will be attending my first meetup. Am a newbie to the scene, still learning the tricks. Looking forward to meeting you all.
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Would anyone taking the Oxford Tube be interested in meeting up in the Victoria Station concourse? To be honest I always find myself completely directionally challenged the second I step outside Victoria station, so being able to follow people would be helpful.
Also means anyone who needs a coffee to help wake up can grab one while waiting. ;-)
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As Adrian said, South Park is a good place for sunsets.
Handily located too, as there is a London bound coach stop nearby for those that'll want to head off home, and a couple of nice pubs for those that fancy having a few drinks after the sun goes down.
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Might not be a bad idea ;) Which coach - 9:05?
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I'm taking the Oxford Espress.... may bump into some of you at Victoria Station as I make my way to the coach station.
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@ , 100% true, lol.. i remmebr u in camebridge....lol...
i'm lso taking the Oxford tube... so can meet up @ victoria. it'd b nice to have some company during the travel too..
wht time r u thinking of??? let me know.. let's do it.....
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Oxford has a tube??????
I will be there.
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Oxford has a tube, just like the way that Freddie Laker put carrriages in the air with Skytrain ;-)
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I am planning on taking the coach from Victoria Coach St.
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Looks like the Carfax Tower will be closed well before sunset so, depending on the conditions, I could be tempted by a stroll to South Park.
Not that nice pubs nearby have anything to do with it you understand...
Steve
(who'll also be on the Oxford Espress, but will probably pick it up at Baker Street)
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@ sjnewton @chanaka laxana - 9.05 sounds good - 8:45 in front of the big WH Smiths in Victoria (out in front of platforms 9-13) sound good?
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We're all ready this end. We'll be milling around Gloucester Green from about 10:45, looking cold *:)
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@ leica000, 8.45 it is.. then...
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It'll be cold so I'm going to make sure my camera batteries are charged properly.
See you all at Gloucester Green.
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I am hoping that the rail replacement buses won't be full, so early start... hope to get to Oxford by 9:20am. Paul, I have your number so if I don't see the group at 11:00am, I'll call. Have packed my hat and gloves ! Camera batteries are on charge as I type.........
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Got my gear sorted..... see everyone tomorrow :)
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anybody wants to share a car ride and the petrol from london (islington) to oxford?
send me a msg.
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I imagine many of you are still at the pub! Had a great time, thanks again for organizing it Paul. You always run a great photo walk.
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Thanks to Garrett and the Oxford bunch for looking after us and taking us around Oxford. If any of you are ever in London and want to do a photowalk let us know and I'm sure we'd all be happy to return the favour.
Thanks also to Paul for organising.
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I certainly enjoyed today and it was good to see old and new faces in Oxford. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos.
The upcoming tag is:
upcoming:event=1438723
Cheers, Paul
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Thanks to Paul and those in the Oxford group for a great day. Long walk back to the train station for me, but then a great run home by replacement coach then train. Home just after 7:30pm; now I have eaten and it's time to download the photos to the PC before I fall asleep (I hope....)
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Paul, thanks for organising the meet. To the Oxford guys, thank you for showing us around.
Hazel
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Cheers for setting this one up paul and thanks to oxford crew for showing us around.
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Well done Paul for a great day out and to the Oxford crew for showing us around, and Garrett for his help with directions!
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My shot of the day.. nothing too wonderful but I just love the way that the sun is glinting off the water:
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You can also thanks the Oxford guys at:
www.flickr.com/groups/oxford-uk/discuss/72157611029132729/
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Another word of thanks to Paul & the Oxford people, enjoyed it!
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Thanks to Paul for organizing and thanks to the Oxford people for showing us around :-)
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Many thanks Paul and the Oxford Group - had a great day, very chilled. :-)
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I had a great day. I nipped into St. Mary's Church while everyone else was milling around the Radcliffe Camera, and must have spent too long in there. Everyone had moved on by the time I came out. I tried looking back at the Turf Tavern and Oxford Covered Market, and spent another hour in Oxford before heading back to the park and ride then home. What time did everyone else go?
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Thanks to Paul and the Oxford group for the organization and guiding.
It was a grand day out.
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