I wondered if you guys fancied something different for next month?

A nice relaxing pub by the river, with tables outside (covered if it gets nasty), big parking area, smoking and non smoking areas inside. Smaller selection of food compared to The Fairmile, but better quality for the money IMHO!

It would mean having to meet earlier (about midday at the pub) to get tables as they are very busy in the summer. There are some speed bumps around, 30mph limits, and the area is normally policed with nosey neighbours willing to call them. So none of the 'creative' driving we sometimes see!!

I was thinking of Thames Court in Shepperton. I just wondered if you guys fancied it?

If you want to convoy from Newlands Corner, it will be about twice the distance compared to The Fairmile, but I will make sure there are detailed maps posted on the thread.

General location of Shepperton

Slightly more detail

Detailed Map

Let me know what you think!

 

For what it's worth I'd be happy to try a different pub - V bored of the food at the Fairmile.

How about some other events such as karting or paintball?? Perhaps after the pub?

Mike

 

to far for me

 

I know a similar pub near Hampton Court, but it really would have to be midday as it get very busy, but the car park is smaller!!! About the size of the area we normally park in at the Fairmile!

The Fox on The River in Thames Ditton.

Terzo, where are you based, if Shepperton is too far away?

 

Chatting to a guy at work and he suggested a pub in Epsom by a lovely pond!

 

How about the Worplesdon Place in Guildford, it has a huge garden next to a lake and also has a very large car park

 

Cheers Simon, I'm sure that would be an 'interesting' drive from Newlands corner!!!

I might have to check it out, but only if Caroline can bear to be taken to various pubs for dinner!!

 

Krade,

That is a good idea! Would a golf course be ok with 20-30 Subarus turning up and just using the food facilities??

Sorry, I really don't know anything about golf courses!

I'm one of these people who really doesn't understand the fascination with hitting a little white ball about!! Then again, I've been told it's about competing with yourself and trying to improve!! Where's the fun if you're not beating someone else???

 

I dont know about just turning up there, may have to ring them 1st.
I haven't played golf for years, all I can remember about silvermere was thier fantasic Cajun Chicken Burgers.

 

i'm in belmont just past sutton what about The derby arms on the epsom downs? nice up there! no river

 

Every time I go to the Derby Arms, it's always really busy, even on a 'school' night! I hate to think what it would be like on a busy Sunday lunchtime!!

 

Must admit, the Derby Arms has been less than helpful the last couple of subaru related visits, so a big NO AFAIK... IMO.

Theres a new pub on the A25 just outside Dorking on the way Reigate, its called Watermill, near a river if that counts, and the food is excellent - all freshly prepared.

Alex

 

why dont we do a couple of evening mini meets to check out the suggested locations ?
especially as the weather is nicer

 

Now there sounds like a man with a plan!

 

Paul / Andy,

Sounds like a good idea, especially as it looks like evenings will be my only time off for the next few weeks..

Paul - hope all is ok mate, haven't seen you ages!

Alex

 

yeh know what you mean m8 i went for dinner there last sunday and had to park outside on the grass , however just an idea
fulham71 (paul) did you sell your car ?
mini meets sound good.
still trying to think of somewhere.

 

NO, no, no we are not going to the Derby arms far to near my home and I don't want you lot pissing off my neighbours!

Besides it's always super busy and has to have bouncers because there are so many bad people around...

 

There is a very nice pub between Guildford and Godalming (sp!).

Big car park, nice food, and has a good sized garden for those with children. Think Alex knows the location.

Dan

 

Deffo recommend Silvermere

Have played golf there a few times, sitting out by the lake is choice in the summer, food is pretty good too.

 

what about box hill ????

 

Thames court used to be the posers paradise of the 80's, i know coz i used to go there in my trusty capri 2.8i many moons ago, silvermere on the other hand is a superb place for a meet but be warned it gets real busy on a sunday as its a mega popular golf cousre as well as a tranquil lake setting,

anyway, count me either way guys!!

 

Thames Court was like that right up until about 2-3 years ago! (I know I cruised up and down there a few times in various cars!!)

But after the re-fit, it's family orientated, with good food and reasonable prices. Almost as if it's grown old about the same time I did!!!

 

To be honest I wasn't expecting so much friction for a one off meet!!! I didn't realise the change would effect so many people!

I guess I'll see you all at The Fairmile in July!!

 

so when are we having our mini meet & where ????

Looking forward to seeing you Andy Alex & all the others

 

Quote: Andy Tang!

To be honest I wasn't expecting so much friction for a one off meet!!! I didn't realise the change would effect so many people!


Andy, you should know by know, after all the years you have been on Scoobynet that you will never be able to please anyone other than YOURSELF!

Change the venue, those that want to try somewhere else will come along, those who dont wont!

As you know I come along every so often. I dont care where it is, I just come along to say HELLO....

Dan

 

Andy tbh I dont see any grief on the thread except for Alex

IF we change the venue then people will either come or stay away, its down to them, Personally I don't mind where it is as long as it happens when my car is fixed

 

I don't care pub wise! I usually only go to Newlands anyway - so its only if you change that it matters

 

what about box hill !!

 

Shepperton is a bit too close to work to spend a Sunday there but depends how I feel neared the time of the meet. Its a long way whichever place you put down but let me know where is decided and we'll try and make it

 

Krade - I would welcome a change in venue, just not to that dodgy pub frequented by Neno, I mean if they let him in imagine what other sort of rifraff will be in there!

BTW the WaterMill is a good location, as its not far from the M25 junc at Leatherhead, and the food is good and its kid friendly I believe... I'll have to go and get drunk there again soon and check it out

Dyney that harvester in question, no longer has a bar, its purely a restaurant and I don't think the garden is in use anymore..

Dan - I think I know which one you mean, its nearer Godalming than Guildford right? Been in there, nice place, think I took one of my swedish friends there a fews years back.

Alex