Capital Summertime Ball 2024

[Emma]

We've shortlisted it down to three cities which are pretty much in the middle of England so it's okay for the Scottish contingent and those who are from the south to make it to one. Oh, and those from all the places in between! Choose from Leeds, Manchester and York and we'll see what we can do . It'll be in November on a Saturday!

[DarkAngelMJH]

I've voted too

[goldengirl]

Assuming nothing comes up I can do any of the places on any of the dates except the 7th. I love York so would like an excuse to visit there again so have voted York but would still go to any of the others. The mulled wine suggestion won it for me....

[Bumble_85]

I voted but Leeds or York or Manchester are all good really. Leeds and York better than Manchester and I'm also vetoing the 7th because I'm busy being a birthday girl. Apart from that it's all good!

[Kelly]

As far as I know, I'll be able to do any of those dates in any place, but Leeds or Manchester would be easier for me. That said, I'll be following Emma's lead and clinging to her the entire time!

[Robbie Keane]

Voted, but I'm open to any in Manchester.

[Viv]

I've voted for York on Nov. 14th, 'cos it's by birthday, and what better way to spend it!! ha ha

[aloha_chicka]

Added my vote too. I'm not able to do between 24-28 Nov, but might be able to get out of it. If it does happen then I am in!

[Viv]

It seems Manchester would actually be better for me, because the Nat. Ex. buses to York are getting in too late, and it would mean 2 nites B & B. With Manchester, I can get there at 5 to 4, and potentially stay over night.

[MissCorsham]

I'm going to have a look into the train prices to each place.

Leeds £48

York £48

Manchester £16.

Wow, theres some actual bargain tickets to Manchester! I vote there! I might actually be able to afford to go if it turns out to be manchester :-D

[Mike]

Ok, so as it stands, the 28th November in either Manchester or York is looking most likely. I'd prefer manchester personally, as it's the easiest for me to get to, and i could combine it with some c-word shopping. By the way, i'm not saying that i will be able to make it, i probably won't decide until the week before. That is, of course if i am still living in the lakes, Although even if i am back in newbury, i could combine it with a trip to see the parents.

[Dexter]

Just voted.

The excitement is actually putting me off my dinner. Almost.

[The Stig]

Sod the date, where it will be and all those boring details will Donna D be there?

[Guest CancerForTheCure]

Thanks for trying to sort this out Emma! I'm so excited. Kirsty - NO sambuca shots this time.

[Mike]

Oh yeah, that's a thought, Are we just going to meet for the day or are we going to be looking at accomodation for a night on the town?

[Guest CancerForTheCure]

Yeah I'd rather stay there overnight. And I need to buy drinks for Jo. And looking at Kirsty's comment it might be a long night

[Emma]

Oh I'm staying over fo' sho'. I can sense a drinking session a mile off.

[Guest CancerForTheCure]

Oh I'm staying over fo' sho'. I can sense a drinking session a mile off.

If this was Facebook, I'd 'like' it

[Emma]

If this was Facebook, I'd 'like' it

So would I, but this is Unofficial Mills, and we love it!

Oooh yeah also, I think leaving the poll open to about the end of next month will give beneficial time for people to vote. If you vote after then your vote won't be counted !

[Mike]

But you may still be charged...

The overnight thing sounds like a plan (y)

[MissCorsham]

Overnight is the way to go! I wouldnt sit on a train for 5hours to go straight back home!

Thats if I'm invited that is, I could always spend the weekend chilling with Donna ;-)

Edit

Actually, thats really not an option, I'm either there or at home washing my hair!!

[goldengirl]

Thanks for trying to sort this out Emma! I'm so excited. Kirsty - NO sambuca shots this time.

Since I DEFINITELY won't be driving, there will most DEFINITELY be Sambuca Or at least After Shock!!! ha ha

[Guest CancerForTheCure]

Since I DEFINITELY won't be driving, there will most DEFINITELY be Sambuca Or at least After Shock!!! ha ha

Well who am I to say now to that I think I might settle for vodka and coke though. I remember reminding Kirsty of the 6 minute rule (you have to wait 6 minutes before the alcohol kicks in) but it didn't really work out for us as we both lost it haha. But yes let's all have a proper night out.

[goldengirl]

The rule is to have enough shots that you can't count to six minutes That's the rule in Scotland, did we forget to tell you that?? Lol

[Guest CancerForTheCure]

Oh is that the rule? Now it makes sense. Haha Kirsty that was right at the start!!!