[edlug] Bad News re Venue

[Phill Gillespie <phill.gillespie@xxx.xxx.xxx>]

Hi *

I'm back from my holidays and I chased up the Standing Order today 
regarding booking a room.  It seems the duty manager I spoke to was just 
that; Richard Anderson on the other hand is the area manager.  Anyway, 
cutting a long story short the head guy has vetoed the idea of giving us 
a room on the first Thursday of every month, purely because that night 
is their "Curry Club" evening and it is mobbed week in week out.

Longer term we have two options:
1.  Chose a less busy night for the Standing Order (or any central 
Edinburgh pub).  Sunday, Monday and Wednesdays are all days the SO are 
happy to accommodate (other places may not like Wednesday during term time).
2.  Resume the search trying to find a new venue.

There was talk previously on the list about maybe using a different day 
(my personal preferred option of the two).  For those who prefer option 
two, we need more ideas for a new venue that has the following 
characteristics:
*  A cordoned off area for up to 50 people (and maybe a projector too)
*  Smoke-free areas
*  Wheelchair access
*  Good food
*  Parking and a good selection of non-alcoholic drinks
*  Easily found within central Edinburgh, especially with regards public 
transport.

Back to this week, I'll try to get a table in the same room as last time 
early in the evening.  When others become available we can merge them 
into one big chain again.  Keep your eyes peeled for laptops and books!

P h i l l
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