Anybody else planning on being in Birmingham on 10th Dec 2016 for the PAS Conference?
pernicious-anaemia-society....
Unfortunately it's too far for me to get there and back in a day, so it looks like it's an overnighter, probably for two nights. But the Burlington is just a little expensive for a poor retired chemist, so I think I'll be hunting out something cheaper nearer the time.
If it is any where near as good as the B12d conference in Loughborough the other day it will be well worth going to!
I found the drive from Suffolk was so much easier on a Saturday than it is in the week that I will probably do it in a day - provided it isn't snowing or something daft at that time of year - despite the fact it will be dark.
See you there...
Hi Deniseinmilden. I'll be dodging along also...it would be lovely to meet you.
Is there a convention for people recognising each other at these things?
Will you be pulling a bull on a string and shall I bring a bucket of Fog?
Ha ha ha! Lol!
I was just wondering something like that as I opened your post! Perfect! X
Hi Fbirder. Yes, I'll be going. Plan to get the train in from Tamworth that morning (I live a thirty minute drive from Tamworth).
If you want to keep costs down, and avoid driving in the centre of Birmingham, there's a Travelodge five minutes walk from Tamworth station (it's new and not in a noisy area). The train station also has a large car park if walking isn't an option. The train to Birmingham takes between 20 - 30 minutes (depending which train you get) and the walk to the Burlington takes about 5 minutes (at a slow walk). There are good options for trains back to Tamworth up to (if I remember rightly) about 10.30pm.
Had a look on the website and rooms are currently listed at:
£26 - £29 for Friday
£33 - £50 for Saturday
£59 -£83 for Friday and Saturday
Costs depend of what option you elect (cancellation option or non-refundable) and whether you want Wifi.
Details, in case you want them: Tamworth Central Travelodge, Bolebridge Street, Tamworth, B79 7AG.
I do so hope to meet you. Please can you let me know how I'll recognise a self-professed cantankerous old git!
Take care 😀
P.s. Train ticket Tam - BHX approx £7.50.
Thanks, but I'll be looking for something Travelodgeish in Brum. I'll be getting the trains up from Brighton. I'm hoping to get First Class for just £16 more than a basic return by booking as soon as they're on sale.
Would love to go, but Birmingham is much further from home than I can manage.
So sorry Hillwoman. Isn't it terrible how much life this nasty thing steals from us.
If I have brain enough to take notes on the day, I'll find a way of getting these to you.
Assuming I make it!
Take care x
Bless you, that's so kind. 
I would love to read any notes you can take. But of course, if your brain fails on the day, I will quite understand. Been there, done that, etc. So much passes me by in the fog.
You take care too. xx
Tickets available from the 1st week in July. Details to follow on the web site.
I would definitely like to go to that. If I start saving now I might just have the hotel paid for by then! Sounds interesting.
Hi Frank, it might be worth you doing monthly posting of this and any relevant info to keep us all updated.
Is it a fixed ticket entry for the conference?
You have a good deal on that. Ive just looked for two nights and its£171
Yes, I was going to book for the Saturday night as well, but the extra hundred-and-something quid put me off. So I'll be going home straight afterwards. If all goes well I should be back by bedtime.
With a bit of luck the Burlington will have a special deal for conference attendees that may be cheaper than the Premier Inn. Until we find out - I've booked the Friday night in the PI.
Just saw this post.
So, the tickets are available on the website: pernicious-anaemia-society....
There's a list of speakers on it, and it's (IMHO) very impressive
There are 2 tickets: for members and for non-members
Tickets include:
A Conference Pack on the day
Tea and Coffee throughout the day
Seated Lunch
Access to the Exhibition Area
Hope to see you there
THANK YOU PAS!!! 
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