Edinburgh Chum's Awa'!
Well Chums the next away-day is almost here. Time to begin to put down on the site what has already been decided and organized.
- It's Edinburgh this time.
- We are going on the 8th August (Wed)
- For those who haven't been on one of our 'Jollies' before, its a chance to visit a significant number of 'crackin' boozers' as Maka would say, and along the way maybe get some accidental culture too.
- There are about 14 people going, but more are welcome.
- We are going by train.
- We are meeting at 8:00am for slap up breakfast & beer at Woodrow's before we set off.
- We will be leaving Woodrow's at 9.15 sharp for the station. Trans-pennine train straight through.
- For those 14 below our tickets have been bought and were £25 we have seats reserved on the train in 2 groups.
- Anyone who would still like to come is welcome and tickets will still be £25 its called an off peak day return and can be bought up to and including the day, with this you can take any train home.
Finally there are some really good websites highlighting the pubs and places in Edinburgh I have popped a couple below to get you in the mood.
Read up - forewarned is forearmed...
Beer in the Evening
Traditional Bars and Pubs in Edinburgh
250 Olde World alehouses in the Edinburgh region
Edinburgh Pub Guide
Ye Olde Edinburgh Route Planner
Arrive at Waverley Station 11.04 am
- Halfway House (it's a teeny weeny real ale pub near the station)
- Check out Halfway House - click here
- Old Fleshmarket close, 199 High street EH1 1BX
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- The Bow Bar (A Traditional Real ale Pub using the original tall fonts, air pressure driven by a water engine to serve your pints)
- Check out The Bow Bar - Click Here
- 80 Westbows EH1 2HH
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- Brewdog (Started in 2007 by Martin, James and one dog 'Our biggest mission when we set up BrewDog was to make other people as passionate about great craft beer as we are. And that is still our biggest mission today')
- Check out Brewdog - click here
- Cowgate Road EH1 1JS
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Then across to the posh side of town EH2
- If folk haven't already eaten by now there is a huge Wetherspoons called The Standing Order
- The Standing Order - 62-66 George street EH2 2LR
- Check out The Standing Order - click here
- there is a Hard Rock Cafe on George Street also, its an experience but the food and drink tend to be pricey. Good to do if you have never been to one before.
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- The Queens Arms (unusual and rather Harry Pottery with real ales)
- Check out The Queens Arms - Click Here
- 49 Frederick St EH2 1EP
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- The Jekyll & Hyde (Shackles, Chains etc, bit like Filthy Shades Of Grey but with Beer)
- Check out The Jekyll & Hyde - click here
- 112 Hanover Street ED2 1DR
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- The Black Rose Tavern (its a rock bar with ales)
- Check out The Black Rose Tavern - click here
- 49 Rose Street EH2 2NH
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Due to the amount of beer we have consumed by this time its probably best to keep it simple by walking towards Princess Street which will be a nice straight line to follow back towards the station.
We have seats reserved on the 6.52 pm train a group of 6 and a group of 8 we will get back at 8.06 pm the train is straight through - Virgin train
If we decide to stay later the LAST! train is 7.56 pm we have to change at Carstairs (in 8.23-out 8.36) and we get home at 9.25 pm. - Trans-pennine then Virgin.
Then its straight to the Napper for debriefing.
Disclaimer - Please do not feel obliged to drink 500 kegs no one is under any pressure and tea, soft drinks and even water is acceptable. If anyone drinks 500 kegs it is at their own risk but we will try to scrape them up to put onto the train (it may not of course be the train to Carlisle)
Arrive at Waverley Station 11.04 am
- Halfway House (it's a teeny weeny real ale pub near the station)
- Check out Halfway House - click here
- Old Fleshmarket close, 199 High street EH1 1BX
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- The Bow Bar (A Traditional Real ale Pub using the original tall fonts, air pressure driven by a water engine to serve your pints)
- Check out The Bow Bar - Click Here
- 80 Westbows EH1 2HH
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- Brewdog (Started in 2007 by Martin, James and one dog 'Our biggest mission when we set up BrewDog was to make other people as passionate about great craft beer as we are. And that is still our biggest mission today')
- Check out Brewdog - click here
- Cowgate Road EH1 1JS
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Then across to the posh side of town EH2
- If folk haven't already eaten by now there is a huge Wetherspoons called The Standing Order
- The Standing Order - 62-66 George street EH2 2LR
- Check out The Standing Order - click here
- there is a Hard Rock Cafe on George Street also, its an experience but the food and drink tend to be pricey. Good to do if you have never been to one before.
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- The Queens Arms (unusual and rather Harry Pottery with real ales)
- Check out The Queens Arms - Click Here
- 49 Frederick St EH2 1EP
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- The Jekyll & Hyde (Shackles, Chains etc, bit like Filthy Shades Of Grey but with Beer)
- Check out The Jekyll & Hyde - click here
- 112 Hanover Street ED2 1DR
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- The Black Rose Tavern (its a rock bar with ales)
- Check out The Black Rose Tavern - click here
- 49 Rose Street EH2 2NH
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Due to the amount of beer we have consumed by this time its probably best to keep it simple by walking towards Princess Street which will be a nice straight line to follow back towards the station.
We have seats reserved on the 6.52 pm train a group of 6 and a group of 8 we will get back at 8.06 pm the train is straight through - Virgin train
If we decide to stay later the LAST! train is 7.56 pm we have to change at Carstairs (in 8.23-out 8.36) and we get home at 9.25 pm. - Trans-pennine then Virgin.
Then its straight to the Napper for debriefing.
Disclaimer - Please do not feel obliged to drink 500 kegs no one is under any pressure and tea, soft drinks and even water is acceptable. If anyone drinks 500 kegs it is at their own risk but we will try to scrape them up to put onto the train (it may not of course be the train to Carlisle)
Update 12th July 2012
Well Nicky has collected money from a number of Chums and a few more have said they are coming, including some first-timers. I have posted a list of those who have signed up below. Contact me If I have missed someone off the list or have got the information wrong.
Chum, chum, chum...
Update 28th July
Paid Up Or Confirmed Chums
Well Nicky has collected money from a number of Chums and a few more have said they are coming, including some first-timers. I have posted a list of those who have signed up below. Contact me If I have missed someone off the list or have got the information wrong.
Chum, chum, chum...
Update 28th July
Paid Up Or Confirmed Chums
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Nicky.
A female Chum, rock chick, wife to Maka, Mum of two and and works with little tiny things. Nicky is an organiser of the Awa Day and it is her you will answer to if you do something naughty. |
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Maka.
Thinks Beer, Drinks Beer Talks Beer oh and likes rock music too. His natural habitat is Woody's Beer garden in the sun with a pint of Snecky in his hand. |
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Prez
Likes hippy music good old 70's British rock and a wee bit of Prog. Married to Cheryl. Drinks Real Ale and if possible Stout. The (still) idealistically motivated benevolent despot of the CoA. |
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Cheryl.
Self-confessed knit-a-holic and crafty type. Cat lover, and spider hater. Works for a rail company doing very important stuff. |
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Ewan.
Nigeria born, army trained and life-long mate of the Prez. Another Health Sector worker. Looks good in a wig, would never take a picture of his bum on someone else's camera or nick your sunglasses ! |
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Neil.
Nerdvana creator, geek god and prog-tastic superhero, puts on a damn good Nerdcon party too. His bat man voice is super low but his stance is super high. |
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Ripper John.
Can be seen in a cloak in dark lanes at odd times of night, but likes live music and a beer or 2 in the Napper. Father of Emma below. Married to Sue. |
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Sue.
Married to Ripper John and Mother to Emma. Brilliant at song pop. Likes live music and will even dance with Dee to Silver Cloud. |
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Den.
Entomologist extraordinaire, always putting people to sleep and likes a bit of 'The Dark Side'. As he is President of Vice and second in line to the 'throne' he should really be taking another train in case there is an accident. |
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Shaggy.
Renowned Ornithologist has been known to twitch also likes putting people to sleep. Eats Scooby Snacks, suppressed Glam Rock Star. |
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Emma.
Smiley partner of Jay has also been seen in Club Rock with a mustache. Works in awful weather conditions (get it?) and for the local rag.. Dubious parents! see above. |
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Jay.
Chirpy bar man from the Napper and nephew of the Prez. Excellent mustache and hair. Likes snakes, known to be heard saying chum chum chum! |
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Mike.
Mike smartypants knows his Classic Rock band members and not even just the singers. He likes live music and paints stuff on lorries for a living. Married to Christine. |
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Christine.
Married to Mike, also likes live music of all types. Works in a mystical place where secret gardens are made. Mother of 2, likes to take her cough medicine for the camera (SEE PIC) |
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Dee.
Looks good in a dress, so he does so he does! first man to ask for snakebite and get it in years. Always good crack. He better not be late for the train. And better leave your bulging sack at home this time. |
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John T.
With his mutton chops and stout hessian undergarments he's off to clean the streets of Edinburgh. (If Ripper John doesn't get there first) |
