Next Meet-Up, Ideas for venue?

January

Hi all, since it's been a long while since the last Parenting forum meet up and a year since our first one, smccarrick mentioned that it would be a good time to do it all again!

Everybody is welcome, parents, babies, toddlers, children and parents to be!

Our first was held in the restaurant in Debenhams and while fun, was a bit squashed! The second was in the zoo during the summer, and while I didn't attend it looked like a fun day! But, as this is Ireland and still winter it may be a good idea to have it indoors!

So, any suggestions??

Das Kitty

C'mon down to Galway lads.

*wishful thinking

January

If we could all stay in your house that'd be brilliant haha!

swpb

you should check out panda play centre in terenure, looks brilliant. pandaplaycafe.com

Nevyn

Das Kitty wrote: »

C'mon down to Galway lads.

*wishful thinking

No reason why there can't be one in Galway too on the same day.

Moonbeam

I still have not come up with a venue despite thinknig hard about it.
Some where near the city centre for those that rely on public transport..Somewhere with space for our toddlers and buggies.
Are there any play centres or fun centres around the city centre or on the dart line not too far out?

I googled a bit -

http://www.rattleandrollclub.com/
http://www.imaginosity.ie/imaginosity/index.php (maybe a bit far out but think it is near the luas)
http://www.ark.ie/
http://www.fortlucan.com (still have christmas site up)

It is a bit cold for a trip to the beach or an other outdoor pursuit.
The zoo is again an option;)

The_Conductor

I'd suggest scrubbing imaginosity from the list- I nearly lost a nephew down a stairs there. Its great fun- but they have stairs hidden in weird places, and no safety gates etc...... There is also an issue with actually getting into or out of the place (particularly if you use the underground carpark)- when we were there all the lifts were out. It was fun, and if you've eyes like a hawk, I'd recommend it, but its not somewhere I'd go back to in a hurry.

amiable

Thaedydal wrote: »

No reason why there can't be one in Galway too on the same day.

Great idea!!!!

eimsRV

Great idea!

Recently visited playcentre in coolmine http://www.gokidsgo.ie/ . Was great and there is a coffee shop and free parking.
Only problem the public transport isn't great and I'd imagine it would be fairly busy on a weekend.

Das Kitty

amiable wrote: »

Great idea!!!!

Where'll we go amiable? Bushing down the Sp'arch?

I have a 1yo by the way.

Moonbeam

eimsRV wrote: »

Great idea!

Recently visited playcentre in coolmine http://www.gokidsgo.ie/ . Was great and there is a coffee shop and free parking.
Only problem the public transport isn't great and I'd imagine it would be fairly busy on a weekend.

We could do Coolmine too,there is a lovely one in Celbridge too but I don't think anyone else here is local:)

The_Conductor

Moonbeam wrote: »

We could do Coolmine too,there is a lovely one in Celbridge too but I don't think anyone else here is local:)

Other than us

January

I could do Coolmine, it's only a 20/30 minute walk from the house... not sure how many others could though... I know wolfpawnat has offered to come to gokidsgo with me before but it's a trek from where she is... I could possibly get Dave to pick her and her little man up though

Nevyn

Depending on the day I could pop into the one in Coolmine also, my youngest has been looking for an excuse to go back before she is too old for the place.

wolfpawnat

Make it a reasonable hour and I can get to your house or something Jan. Then on from there if needs be! But other than that I can try and get buses. If it is a Sunday it is more difficult with those of us using buses! So a Saturday IF possible, if not, I would suffer happily for a chance to see everyone again!!!!:D

Moonbeam

A weekday after 12:30 or a Saturday suits us.

CathyMoran

Saturday would be the best for us (or my husband would have to take a day/half day off work).

January

Anybody any more ideas??

Moonbeam

We can of course have more then one, so how about Saturday week in Coolmine?

January

I'll go for that

wolfpawnat

Moonbeam wrote: »

We can of course have more then one, so how about Saturday week in Coolmine?

How can I get there from the city centre???

January

Get the 39 from Aston Quay and then I'll meet you at the nearest bus stop

The_Conductor

Presuming its Saturday the 5th you have in mind, unfortunately we will be unable to make it. I hope you all have a good day though.

bulmersgal

Moonbeam wrote: »

We could do Coolmine too,there is a lovely one in Celbridge too but I don't think anyone else here is local:)

and me! LOL

Moonbeam

We can have another Celbridge one too;)
Any day suits me and my girls once it is after 12:30.

How Strange

Hopefully baby Oisin and I will make it to the next one. I'm too tired and he's to small for this one.

Moonbeam

how about the 12th,if that suits more people?

CathyMoran

12th would be great for us - baby Shane has grown a bit as has the bump.

eimsRV

Hi all,
Anyone around to meet up tomorrow??

E

January

I'm there What time suits everybody?

The_Conductor

Where abouts in Coolmine too?

eimsRV

I don't mind on time, it's close by :-D!

January

It's near where Power City in Coolmine is, so the Industrial Estate, just not sure exactly where in there? If someone else knows?

eimsRV

smccarrick wrote: »

Where abouts in Coolmine too?

It's in the industrial estate beside power city & right price tiles. Trying to think of a landmark ... The industrial estate is across from coolmine sports centre and st olivers school.

Are you feeling up to coming along Shane?

eimsRV

It shares a car park with right price tiles

January

Great, I know where that is.. anytime suits me...

Moonbeam

Is it walkable from the train station?

eimsRV

Hi moonbeam, yeah it is about a ten min walk from coolmine train station. Do you need directions from the stn?

Moonbeam

I know where powercity is but not 100% sure how to get there from the train station. so yes please:)

eimsRV

Sure... When you come out on to the road from the station go right over the train tracks. Continue straight through traffic lights (crossroads) then at next lights there is a T junction go left. At next lights go right, you'll see topaz garage ahead. You need to take the left just before topaz and powercity/ rp tiles is at top of that Rd.

CK2010

just to warn you guys, gokidsgo can get really busy on weekends and if it is busy there'll be limited seating, which is awkward if you've to stand around- its the type of place where theres constantly kids or parents walking back and forth- even if you get a seat at a table you'll probably end up pulling your chair out of peoples way all the time as well.

there is seating upstairs as well but getting a table may still be difficult. so if someone could go a little early to grab a table and hold it or else reserve a table (they have long ones with small benches too that i saw reserved last time i was there) it'd be handy.

its an enjoyable day out though! hopefully it wont be too busy for ye, as i was there on a sunday.

Moonbeam

What time?

I suggest 1pm..mostly because I am optimistic and am going to go dream of sleep now and lie ins;)

If anyone wants to send me their numbers for when I get lost please do;)

eimsRV

1 o'clock is good for us

Moonbeam

We will definaely make it across.
Depending which train we make we maybe a bit late.

January

I'll be there at one... I may head at 12.30 just be to sure to get a table for us. Moonbeam, I'll mail you my number on facebook now

eimsRV

I rang them but they can't reserve a table for us. I'll head a bit early too

The_Conductor

We've a detour to make en-route, but should be there 1pm'ish (providing I don't get lost )

January

Any problems and Aoife has my number so just ring for directions

Moonbeam

we are here if anyone wants gps co ordinates!

liliq

Enjoy the day hopefully I'll be able to make it for one of the next meet ups

January

Just fed the girls, we had a lovely time can't wait to do it again! Moonbeam... you're just lucky I didn't smuggle your baby out with me, she is too cute and tiny. And smccarrick and CathyMoran, baby Shane is so good and quiet and looks like his daddy!!