Thanks to everyone who replied to my email. We all seem
to agree that lunch time is the best time to meet, and if it's
raining, we will meet in Kay's Cafe opposite the Mowlem, instead of
in the square. Please see below for more details.
Saturday 14th July - meet in The Square, Swanage, for
fish and chips and a chat.
This is just a casual event for anyone who would like to meet up
for a chat, find some caches and swop Travel Bugs / coins. If it's
raining, there are plenty of restaurants nearby.
If you would like to attend, please can you leave a 'note' on
this page?
Parking is available in several areas around Swanage, but can
unfortunately be quite expensive. Your best bet may be to try and
park considerately in the residential roads around town, rather
than trying to bring the car into the centre. There is also a large
long-stay car park at the bottom of Victoria Avenue (if coming from
the Wareham direction, just follow the main road towards town and
you will see the car park signposted).
If anyone would like any specific information, such as car park
locations or directions into Swanage / to The Square, please email
me.
I look forward to meeting you all!
Email sent to everyone who registered prior to 9th
July:
Hi everyone. Re: Swanage meet - this Saturday, 14th July at
1pm.
It's good to see that so many people are hoping to attend. The
meeting place is in The Square, Swanage, where there is an area of
seating, some accessible toilets (20p entry I think though! :o )
and several chippies! The co-ord's are listed on the cache page. If
anyone would like further directions, or suggestions of where to
park, please let me know via email. There is also direct beach
access from nearby, so if it's a hot day, kiddies may want to bring
their swimming costumes, crab lines, etc.
We are hoping for good weather, but the 'emergency' plan if it's
absolutely pouring with rain is that we meet in Kay's cafe. This is
located on the sea front, opposite the Mowlem Theatre. From The
Square, proceed along the promenade (the walkway next to the sea)
and after a very short walk, you will find yourself outside the
Mowlem - Kay's is on the opposite side of the road.
I have asked if we can reserve tables in case of wet weather,
but have been told that this is not necessary. Apparently, they are
used to dealing with coach parties so it shouldn't be a
problem.
It would be great if you could bring any travel bugs and coins
with you. If you would like other people to take these away, they
need to be logged in to the event first, if they are just for
people to 'discover', there will be no need to do this.
So - The Square if it is fine, Kay's if it is very wet. My
husband is working, so I will be on my own, I can't be in two
places at once, so if it is very light rain, assume we are meeting
in The Square!
If anyone has any suggestions of items I should bring, or
anything I've forgotten, please let me know! This is the first
event I've ever organised and only the second I will have attended,
and although its aim is to be quite casual, I'd like to get it
right!
Last thing, I promise! Our Obelisk cache (about two miles from
Swanage) has been muggled. I am pregnant and the cache lives at the
top of a hill! If anyone is thinking of doing any of the other
caches on the hill (e.g. Gary & Jane's 'Devil and the Deep Blue
Sea') or just fancies a walk and would be willing to replace the
cache for me, please let me know and I will bring a replacement
cache with me - I would be very grateful.
I think that's everything, but please email me if you have any
questions.
Becky