LF meetup, Leeds, Sat 5 August

[Proxima]

As a reminder, we decided on a meet-up in Leeds on 5 August, which is next Saturday. I'm starting a new topic so that we can keep track of who is definitely coming, so that on the day we know when we've got everyone.

Unfortunately it looks like it might be raining on the day, but I'm sure it will still be great to see everyone and we can have a good time.

The plan is to meet at 11:30 on the main concourse of the railway station, then when everyone has arrived, go for lunch together. There is a Wetherspoon's at the station, so we could eat there unless it's too crowded -- quite possible on a Saturday -- in which case there are plenty of places nearby.

After lunch we could walk around town and chat if the weather is okay; if not, maybe we could establish a base at the Waterstones bookshop? I would be happy to take any other suggestions if anyone has ideas.

Confirmed:
Proxima
WillLem
Ste Woz Ere
∫tan x dx
Flopsy
Kingshadow3
Pooty
Crane (confirmed on discord)

[WillLem]

I'll be there, happy to go along with whatever happens on the day

[Ste Woz Ere]

I should be there, where exactly on the concourse shall we be?

[∫tan x dx]

This sounds fine to me! I'm one of the Leeds crew, so it's easy for me regardless

[Flopsy]

I should be there also. Unknown if Lucia will be accompanying me though.

[Kingshadow3]

I've just bought my train ticket, so I should be there as well.

My ticket says I should arrive at 11:32am. So please wait a little so I can find all of you.

[WillLem]

I should be there, where exactly on the concourse shall we be?

Good question - anyone know the layout of the train station? Is there a cafe or bar big enough to use as a meeting place?

[Flopsy]

I have a suggestion for activities. Could we perhaps visit a few shops which might be of interest, like there's a Forbidden Planet and Lego store in Leeds.
Obviously those would be my choices of shops to visit, other suggestions are welcome.
Or if that would mess too much with the flow of the day then I'll just arrive early and visit those places before meeting you guys.

[Proxima]

Excellent idea -- and the Lego store is in the Trinity Centre, a huge shopping centre that we could hang out in for a long time, there are lots of options for food.

[Pooty]

Train tickets have been purchased. See you on Saturday.

[∫tan x dx]

I'm not sure this has been discussed elsewhere, but shall we meet outside of the WHSmiths in the train station?
For those not familliar with Leeds, it's just on the right after the ticket barrier - you can't miss it

And what time do people expect to be arriving, trains permitting?

[WillLem]

shall we meet outside of the WHSmiths in the train station?

Sounds good enough to me, but a sit-down cafe might be better in case people are waiting a long time for others to arrive.

[Proxima]

The WHSmith is a good meeting-place; you can't miss it, regardless of whether you're coming from the trains or from the main entrance.

Meeting in a cafe first of all could be awkward for the first ones to arrive, so I suggest that just in case trains are late and arrivals end up spread out, we agree on two meeting places: at 11:30 outside the WHSmith and if we are still waiting for people at 11:45, we move to the Wetherspoon's (near the back exit from the station, just go past the ticket offices and continue to the exit) and then people can have coffee and sit down while waiting. If the Wetherspoon's is full, there are other cafes including a Starbucks nearby (I don't know what preferences people have ), and a couple of us could stay near the WHSmith to greet late arrivals.

Should have thought of this before, but my phone number is [removed], please make a note of it and text me if you know you will be arriving later or if you get there and can't find us.

Crane has confirmed on discord that he is joining us, so I am now expecting eight in total (nine if Lucia joins).

[Flopsy]

(nine if Lucia joins).

She won't be coming sadly, she was planning on coming but then something came up and she is currently away.

So you'll have to make do with me!

[Flopsy]

I've already arrived outside the WHSmiths on the station concourse. I'm holding a Lemmings plush to help people find me.