Alphas reunion 2012.

**chow** · 31-07-2011, 18:06

Guys.
Though we are still to have this years reunion we have to think of next year.

i have looked at the members of the group and their locations,looks to me that most live in south wales,
so a reunion some were south i think, would be better and get more people there.
we need a venue.
Any member know of a place, post it with contact numbers please, then we can look at the most central to all.
i was thinking towards the end of April or early May.
one venue in the book from Brian Mead (BRIANM) is the Joint services club in Cardiff.
we will also be looking for beds in the area.
so any b/b, hotels in the area of the venue,contact numbers please.
cheers for now.

chow.

**jungle1810** · 01-08-2011, 16:29

Hello Chow,
Brian Mead has chosen a good venue at the United services club in Cardiff. More to the point a good and reasonably priced hotel is within walking distance (if sober) it is the ETAP if you google the ETAP you will find more details and prices. I could check on the Bridgend United services club and B&B is also within walking distance I expect the steward could do a buffet. I can make enquiries if you like but the Cardiff venue is good.It is early days as yet.
Regards RBD aka jungle1810

**chow** · 01-08-2011, 22:44

Richard.
more than thanks,
If you could make a few enquiries for us would give us another venue but more central in the south.

Steve.

**chow** · 06-08-2011, 10:25

We have this from Jungle1810.
Hello Chow,
I am doing a feasibility study on the Bridgend United Services Mess as a possible venue for the "Alphas" The club will put a buffet on if you wish to. They have a fair size room upstairs it seats about 60 comfortably. There are some good hotels and B&B's in Bridgend. One hotel the Wyndham which has been taken over by Wetherspoons is only about a ten minute walk to the club, and a double room costs £49-00p a night. there is also the Maerdy Hotel, Ewwenny Farm and these last two cost about £39-00p a night. Plus of course there are quite a few B&B's in and around the town centre. Points to watch out for any big events at the Millennium Stadium that are popular and some people use Bridgend for these events and catch a train to Cardiff (half an hour) so you will need to check upon any Rugby union matches around the time you expect to hold the reunion. Plus any Olympic games and association football matches even if they are on the TV. I will keep my eye on the news from the Bridgend united services club and keep in touch.
Regards Brian aka jungle1810.

Thanks.

**5haron** · 11-09-2011, 18:42

This sounds great. Keep me posted and Patty's deffo on the list for this.

**chow** · 11-09-2011, 19:44

Thanks Sharon.
I will keep you informed on forth coming events.
to be honest i thought we would have had a bit more interest by now.
but i guess there is plenty of time yet.
going to cardiff for the rugby should be a good night.
meeting up with an ex Alphas guy that i have not seen for 35 year.

chow.

**5haron** · 12-09-2011, 08:23

How did you get tickets for the Rugby? It's almost impossible to get them from here. As soon as they're up on the website, they're sold.

Frustrating!!
Pat's brother lives in SW, so we can combine a family visit with his reunion. :)

**chow** · 12-09-2011, 17:29

Sharon
the rugby is the match between the royal welsh and the welsh guards
Friday 23rd September millennium stadium gate 3..Free entry
gates open 18.00 match starts 19.00
drinks in Cardiff after the game

Chow

**jungle1810** · 12-09-2011, 18:14

Hello Chow,
I passed the info I received from the Bridgend United Services Club to an Alpha member at the A.G.M. to pass on to you for your perusal. It has all the e mail address details and an approximation of the cost of a finger buffet. I can provide more info on B&B 's and hotels when required by you.I also passed on the cuttings Gerry wanted to Tony Corbett to give to Gerry. I enjoyed the A.G.M. What a great time I had.
Regards Brian