Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
On 08/11/10 14:12, Natalie Hooper wrote: There are more options than Wimborne as there are buses from 2 companies, but to answer the question originally asked by Ralph, no, there aren't "frequent busses late into the evening". Which raises the question I keep asking myself -- do the meetings all need to be in the evening? I realize I'm dangerously close to reopening an old discussion that never goes anywhere, but would there be any interest in a daytime meet, weekend or weekday? Perhaps an unconference, or lab session, or anything else? The evening pub meet is a good format, but if we have another type of venue available we could consider varying other parameters too occasionally. -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
On Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:40:29 -, Ralph Corderoy wrote: No beer, but quietness, power, Internet?, perhaps even the ability to put on five-minute talks on things. Sure, it's called BUNIX ;) I should post when we next have a meetup and maybe we can get some DLUG members along. -- Robert Bronsdon -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
I'm about half an hour walk to the Uni so buses aren't a problem for me, I can walk it, but looking at the bus timetables, the last U1 back to Bournemouth is at 22.10 (half an hour service until then) and the last U2 back to Poole is also at 22.10 so probably too early? http://www.thebusforbu.co.uk/pdf/u1tt_vacation.pdf http://www.thebusforbu.co.uk/pdf/u2tt.pdf There is also an hourly service from (yellow bus) No 6, with the last one at 22.48 http://www.bybus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/r62.pdf There are more options than Wimborne as there are buses from 2 companies, but to answer the question originally asked by Ralph, no, there aren't "frequent busses late into the evening". In terms of timings, the best evening buses in the area are No 3 and No 5 (both yellow buses), which both run every 15 minutes (until midnight for No 3 and 11.30 for No 5 - but note that the No 5 splits into 2 routes, 5a and 5b, so stops after Winton are served less frequently). Incidentally, The Broadway pub we met in last time is on the No 3 route, hence it being a great location for public transport users. On 8 November 2010 12:20, Peter Merchant wrote: > On Mon, 2010-11-08 at 10:40 +, Ralph Corderoy wrote: > > Hi, > > > > Mark Elkins wrote: > > > Although I still think Bournemouth or Poole would be better for a meet > > > this side of Dorset. > > > > Is Bournemouth University well-served by frequent busses late into the > > evening? Is there the option of getting a room there? I've an idea > > someone, Peter?, thought it may not be too hard after all. > > > > No beer, but quietness, power, Internet?, perhaps even the ability to > > put on five-minute talks on things. > > > I'll ask when I am next there on thursday. > > Peter > > > Here's the bus information: http://www.thebusforbu.co.uk/ > > > > > -- > Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 > Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ > How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue > -- New Tetris-meet-Sudoku game for Android - look for Sudoku Way on the market (light version is functional and free) Google Android, programming and web design at http://www.cogitas.net/blog/ -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
On Mon, 2010-11-08 at 10:40 +, Ralph Corderoy wrote: > Hi, > > Mark Elkins wrote: > > Although I still think Bournemouth or Poole would be better for a meet > > this side of Dorset. > > Is Bournemouth University well-served by frequent busses late into the > evening? Is there the option of getting a room there? I've an idea > someone, Peter?, thought it may not be too hard after all. > > No beer, but quietness, power, Internet?, perhaps even the ability to > put on five-minute talks on things. > I'll ask when I am next there on thursday. Peter Here's the bus information: http://www.thebusforbu.co.uk/ -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
Hi, Mark Elkins wrote: > Although I still think Bournemouth or Poole would be better for a meet > this side of Dorset. Is Bournemouth University well-served by frequent busses late into the evening? Is there the option of getting a room there? I've an idea someone, Peter?, thought it may not be too hard after all. No beer, but quietness, power, Internet?, perhaps even the ability to put on five-minute talks on things. Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
I'd second what Natalie states (as set out below). In the past I've tried the public transport option of using buses in this area and unfortunately they can pretty well do as they please. So without any prior warning they just don't turn up. This becomes more like russian roulette the longer the distance involved. On that basis if the DLUG wants a meeting in the evening anywhere then it should really be somewhere accessible by rail. A near alternative to the Market town character of Wimborne might be Wareham which is a major station as regards the timetable. Although I still think Bournemouth or Poole would be better for a meet this side of Dorset. Mark Elkins Natalie Hooper wrote: "It's a no-goer for a simple reason: buses don't always show up when they should, therefore I would NEVER rely on one timetabled bus and one only. Yes, if it doesn't turn up, I could take a cab but that would make for an evening far too expensive. It's all good for people not catching the bus saying "there is a bus at 22.15, what are you complaining about?". Would you like to go somewhere outside of town knowing there is only one bus to come back so if you miss it or it doesn't turn up, you're stuck? While it may be technically possible to do it, I wouldn't want to try it, that wouldn't make for a relaxing evening. This is why it's a no goer. When we had that discussion a few weeks ago (before last Bournemouth's meet), the same point was made and folks agreed that it wasn't a reliable public transport option. It's a shame as I'd like to go to Wimborne actually (never been there) but until public transport improves, it will have to be a day trip to Wimborne for me, not an evening trip". -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
