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Post by amberaleman on Nov 24, 2010 14:05:21 GMT
On Saturday 11 December Sutton travel to Eastleigh and Salisbury to Basingstoke in the 1st Round of the FA Trophy. As well as giving the Step 3 clubs the chance to test their mettle against Step 2 opposition, this fixture conjunction presents a splendid opportunity for a tinpot drink-up. Neither Basingstoke nor Eastleigh is great for drinking, so AmberSal and I thought we could meet in Winchester (which is between the two, and only about 15 mins by train from either). There's a pub near Winchester station called the Albion where we could gather at (say) 12 noon. We'd then have time (if we so wish) to visit one or more of Winchester's many other drinking establishments before dispersing around 2 pm. Any takers?
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davetscfc
Steaming Bovril
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Post by davetscfc on Nov 26, 2010 23:21:43 GMT
Will be in the Queens Arms right outside Basingstoke station from opening time. Working my way along its always interesting selection of ales.
Probably back in there after the game if anyone fancies celebrating a Step 3 v Step 2 double.
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Post by ambersalamander on Nov 28, 2010 20:07:58 GMT
Good stuff! Happy birthday Dave ;D
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Post by medibot on Dec 1, 2010 14:11:35 GMT
Oooh, the Queens Arms is excellent!
My attendance is entirely dependent on somehow acquiring some money between now and then.
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Post by ambersalamander on Dec 2, 2010 12:52:16 GMT
And the weather, presumably.
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Post by amberaleman on Dec 6, 2010 12:53:31 GMT
As there's not been much interest in the Winchester plan, some of us Sutton-ites may stop off at Basingstoke on the way down and join Dave in the Queen's Arms.
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Post by loudefc on Dec 7, 2010 20:36:20 GMT
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Post by ambersalamander on Dec 7, 2010 20:49:44 GMT
Hurrah! Look forward to seeing you.
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davetscfc
Steaming Bovril
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Post by davetscfc on Dec 8, 2010 10:21:32 GMT
Good stuff. Felt a bit guilty saying 'nah, can't be bothered to go out of Basy' but as it's a direct train line from Salisbury I'd have struggled to persuade people to move on once we'd arrived at our destination. Don't know about the dodgy old pitch at the Silverlake but looks like the temperature is going to rise by friday so we're hopeful of playing. Be good to see people, it's been a while.
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Post by amberaleman on Dec 8, 2010 10:31:55 GMT
OK, here's a plan. I'll aim for the 10.46 from Clapham Junction, arriving at Basingstoke at 11.34. The Queen's Arms is about two minutes' walk from the station (out the main exit, turn left). For those of us bound for Eastleigh and who still fancy a drink in Winchester (Wykeham Arms, maybe) there's the option of the 12.36 from Basingstoke arriving at Winchester at 12.51. We can then get the 14.05 from Winchester, arriving at Southampton Airport Parkway (for Eastleigh FC) at 14.13. Or we can stay longer in the Queen's Arms and get the 13.49 from Basingstoke which is the one that gets to SAP at 14.13. The weather is set to turn a bit milder for the weekend, so I think there's every chance our matches will be on. Edit: posted this and then saw Dave's one above. Yes, 'twill be good to renew acquaintances!
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davetscfc
Steaming Bovril
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Post by davetscfc on Dec 8, 2010 11:06:00 GMT
Minimum of 4 of us on the 10.20 from Salisbury, ready for an 11 o'clock start in the Queens.
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Post by ambersalamander on Dec 8, 2010 12:35:12 GMT
I say again: Hurrah!
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bigmark
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Post by bigmark on Dec 8, 2010 16:51:57 GMT
I don't know if its any help but the Wagon Works opposite Eastleigh station is in next years good beer guide.
serves a very nice pint of triple f from Alton.
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Post by medibot on Dec 8, 2010 18:46:35 GMT
Won't have any money until I get to the game on Saturday and even then I owe half of it to other people/bills. Sorry that i won't be able to see anybody
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Post by ambersalamander on Dec 8, 2010 18:57:01 GMT
That sucks. I'm going on borrowed money myself
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