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SoggyCornFlakes · Mar 14th, 2005, 12:43 PM

just chucking some questions around for views/opinions, one for now, maybe more will appear ........

1) A more "glam" location and venue seemed a common view on the feedback thread but........... these will cost more including more for the accomodation etc How much would you be willing to pay for a B&B for two, bearing in mind you'll also benefit from improved facilities in the room and hotel in general ? £80, £100, £120, £150, £175 .......

ButtonIt · Mar 14th, 2005, 12:45 PM

Nothing exceeding £100 for me, but that's just my opinion.

Speedd · Mar 14th, 2005, 12:48 PM

I'm with Buttons on the £100 mark as costs can easily add up by the end of the trip/day/weekend

Hat · Mar 14th, 2005, 01:40 PM

are we talking just the b&b or the event as well? i'll go a mark higher than these southern ponces & say £150 max.

do i win?

SoggyCornFlakes · Mar 14th, 2005, 02:06 PM

Just the B&B cost

Can you send the cheque please Hat, you've won this afternoons e-bid for nothing auction

KPKalle · Mar 14th, 2005, 02:09 PM

I think £100 for the B&B is about right, considering the other costs associated with coming to a ball. (And I'm ignoring flights and car rental here since that's only a problem for a minority of us

) The quality of the room itself isn't the main worry for me - as long as the bed is reasonably comfortable and the shower works

Rakey · Mar 14th, 2005, 02:48 PM

room?? didn't see much of it this year, I want more drinks in the bar, guinness for a start, and a bigger late night sandwich list to order from, or even a kebab shop right out side the hotel

Lorri · Mar 14th, 2005, 03:38 PM

£100 max... but depending which hotel is chosen there may be a cheaper option close by for those on a budget?

Minnie Mouse · Mar 14th, 2005, 04:14 PM

I think £100 is a reasonable amount! I agree with Lorraine that some may not wish to pay that so perhaps a reasonable B & B that is near to the venue would also be good too for those too.

RVW · Mar 14th, 2005, 04:19 PM

Yes I would agree with the £100.00 figure

Although could you not just pay for breakfast

as a fair few never got the full use out of their beds this time round

Speedd · Mar 14th, 2005, 04:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

Yes I would agree with the £100.00 figure

Although could you not just pay for breakfast

as a fair few never got the full use out of their beds this time round

here here

oh and what Rakesh said

SoggyCornFlakes · Mar 15th, 2005, 11:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

Yes I would agree with the £100.00 figure

Although could you not just pay for breakfast

as a fair few never got the full use out of their beds this time round

I suppose you needn't book a room at all - just stay in the bar until breakfast, as long as you've got one person with a room tab then you're sorted

£100 seems the general concensus, thanks for the feedback.

scooperman_uk · Mar 15th, 2005, 02:27 PM

if theres going to be a friday night aswell as the saturday then £100 a night IMHO is too expensive. stick to the £60 a night price.

SoggyCornFlakes · Mar 15th, 2005, 03:28 PM

Quite often these places do a two night special so we'll check that out.

We'll not get a £60 a night unless we manage some superb negotiations on terms or revert back to the likes of the Moathouse, which is the main issue really - folks want a more glam set up, but it costs more !

Beastmaster · Mar 15th, 2005, 06:00 PM

A preference might well have been expressed for a "more glamorous" venue. However, that might mean that the organisers did such a fine job last time that next time they want more glamour but not necessarily more cost.

100 quid for a room 26 quid a ticket for the meal is getting mighty expensive. The venue was shifted from London to the Moat House in the first place because it couldn't attract the numbers. Now second time around it is an easier sell because we all had a great time, but the bottom line is, it will price a lot of people out of coming if it goes too dear. The beauty of the mini is that it is a classless car, this should be remembered when planning the next ball. Glamour and style can be open to everyone, but if it is too dear, the door to the party will be closed to many - and on the back of this year's success, next year's event should be bigger not smaller.

Minnie Mouse · Mar 15th, 2005, 06:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

as a fair few never got the full use out of their beds this time round

Oooh I dunno, the people (and I do mean people!) in the room above ours got very full use of their bed

What a racket!

RVW · Mar 15th, 2005, 06:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

Oooh I dunno, the people (and I do mean people!) in the room above ours got very full use of their bed

What a racket!

Was not refering to that sort of use

Anyway jealousy gets you nowhere

SoggyCornFlakes · Mar 15th, 2005, 06:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Beastmaster

A preference might well have been expressed for a "more glamorous" venue. However, that might mean that the organisers did such a fine job last time that next time they want more glamour but not necessarily more cost.

100 quid for a room 26 quid a ticket for the meal is getting mighty expensive. The venue was shifted from London to the Moat House in the first place because it couldn't attract the numbers. Now second time around it is an easier sell because we all had a great time, but the bottom line is, it will price a lot of people out of coming if it goes too dear. The beauty of the mini is that it is a classless car, this should be remembered when planning the next ball. Glamour and style can be open to everyone, but if it is too dear, the door to the party will be closed to many - and on the back of this year's success, next year's event should be bigger not smaller.

Indeed, wisewords

Fevs · Mar 15th, 2005, 08:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

Oooh I dunno, the people (and I do mean people!) in the room above ours got very full use of their bed

What a racket!

sorry jackie just me and helen dont get much time on our own

as for the bed dint see it till about 5:30 am cheers spudd for the sandwiches

£100 for B&B is about my limit

dcfkan · Mar 15th, 2005, 08:46 PM

I shall keep schtum and go with the flow, as I am used to London prices

DK

:apple:

Mar 14th, 2005, 12:43 PM	#1
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 32,766 Offline	Next time we have a Ball just chucking some questions around for views/opinions, one for now, maybe more will appear ........ 1) A more "glam" location and venue seemed a common view on the feedback thread but........... these will cost more including more for the accomodation etc How much would you be willing to pay for a B&B for two, bearing in mind you'll also benefit from improved facilities in the room and hotel in general ? £80, £100, £120, £150, £175 ....... Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Mar 14th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 15,543 Offline	Nothing exceeding £100 for me, but that's just my opinion. Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Mar 14th, 2005, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Speedd Don TATA Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 16,228 Offline	I'm with Buttons on the £100 mark as costs can easily add up by the end of the trip/day/weekend Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Mar 14th, 2005, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 32,766 Offline	Just the B&B cost Can you send the cheque please Hat, you've won this afternoons e-bid for nothing auction Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Mar 14th, 2005, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 21,150 Offline	I think £100 for the B&B is about right, considering the other costs associated with coming to a ball. (And I'm ignoring flights and car rental here since that's only a problem for a minority of us ) The quality of the room itself isn't the main worry for me - as long as the bed is reasonably comfortable and the shower works Global Moderator

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Mar 14th, 2005, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 15,795 Offline	are we talking just the b&b or the event as well? i'll go a mark higher than these southern ponces & say £150 max. do i win?

Mar 14th, 2005, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 50,212 Offline	room?? didn't see much of it this year, I want more drinks in the bar, guinness for a start, and a bigger late night sandwich list to order from, or even a kebab shop right out side the hotel Its only a forum you know!

Mar 14th, 2005, 03:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 10,883 Offline	£100 max... but depending which hotel is chosen there may be a cheaper option close by for those on a budget?

Mar 14th, 2005, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 24,437 Offline	I think £100 is a reasonable amount! I agree with Lorraine that some may not wish to pay that so perhaps a reasonable B & B that is near to the venue would also be good too for those too. ~~Global Moderator~~

Mar 14th, 2005, 04:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 4,111 Offline	Yes I would agree with the £100.00 figure Although could you not just pay for breakfast as a fair few never got the full use out of their beds this time round Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006

Mar 14th, 2005, 04:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Speedd Don TATA Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 16,228 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RVW Yes I would agree with the £100.00 figure Although could you not just pay for breakfast as a fair few never got the full use out of their beds this time round here here oh and what Rakesh said Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Mar 15th, 2005, 11:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 32,766 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RVW Yes I would agree with the £100.00 figure Although could you not just pay for breakfast as a fair few never got the full use out of their beds this time round I suppose you needn't book a room at all - just stay in the bar until breakfast, as long as you've got one person with a room tab then you're sorted £100 seems the general concensus, thanks for the feedback. Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Mar 15th, 2005, 02:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
scooperman_uk almost 59k Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reading / Berks / Uk Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 5,242 Offline	if theres going to be a friday night aswell as the saturday then £100 a night IMHO is too expensive. stick to the £60 a night price.

Mar 15th, 2005, 03:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 32,766 Offline	Quite often these places do a two night special so we'll check that out. We'll not get a £60 a night unless we manage some superb negotiations on terms or revert back to the likes of the Moathouse, which is the main issue really - folks want a more glam set up, but it costs more ! Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Mar 15th, 2005, 06:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Beastmaster Peanut Groupie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Malvern Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 1,246 Offline	A preference might well have been expressed for a "more glamorous" venue. However, that might mean that the organisers did such a fine job last time that next time they want more glamour but not necessarily more cost. 100 quid for a room 26 quid a ticket for the meal is getting mighty expensive. The venue was shifted from London to the Moat House in the first place because it couldn't attract the numbers. Now second time around it is an easier sell because we all had a great time, but the bottom line is, it will price a lot of people out of coming if it goes too dear. The beauty of the mini is that it is a classless car, this should be remembered when planning the next ball. Glamour and style can be open to everyone, but if it is too dear, the door to the party will be closed to many - and on the back of this year's success, next year's event should be bigger not smaller. Visit CooperBeast's website Mini Movie of the Week

Mar 15th, 2005, 06:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 24,437 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RVW as a fair few never got the full use out of their beds this time round Oooh I dunno, the people (and I do mean people!) in the room above ours got very full use of their bed What a racket! ~~Global Moderator~~

Mar 15th, 2005, 06:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 4,111 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse Oooh I dunno, the people (and I do mean people!) in the room above ours got very full use of their bed What a racket! Was not refering to that sort of use Anyway jealousy gets you nowhere Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006

Mar 15th, 2005, 06:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 32,766 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Beastmaster A preference might well have been expressed for a "more glamorous" venue. However, that might mean that the organisers did such a fine job last time that next time they want more glamour but not necessarily more cost. 100 quid for a room 26 quid a ticket for the meal is getting mighty expensive. The venue was shifted from London to the Moat House in the first place because it couldn't attract the numbers. Now second time around it is an easier sell because we all had a great time, but the bottom line is, it will price a lot of people out of coming if it goes too dear. The beauty of the mini is that it is a classless car, this should be remembered when planning the next ball. Glamour and style can be open to everyone, but if it is too dear, the door to the party will be closed to many - and on the back of this year's success, next year's event should be bigger not smaller. Indeed, wisewords Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Mar 15th, 2005, 08:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
Fevs heading north !!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: on the move Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 8,841 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse Oooh I dunno, the people (and I do mean people!) in the room above ours got very full use of their bed What a racket! sorry jackie just me and helen dont get much time on our own as for the bed dint see it till about 5:30 am cheers spudd for the sandwiches £100 for B&B is about my limit Global motivator

Mar 15th, 2005, 08:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	I shall keep schtum and go with the flow, as I am used to London prices DK :apple:

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