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BookCrossing Site Announcements » A quick reminder: Wild vs Controlled » RE: A quick reminder: Wild vs Controlled
nordie 2 wks ago | 3 replies
I usually work within these guidelines HOWEVER (!) I got challenged several times as to why I had done "wild releases" in secure buildings. basically if you dont have a fob/key/pass etc, you aint coming in. Therefore …
Conventions and Meetings » 🇬🇧 UK BC Unconvention 20th-22nd September 2024 **Tickets on Sale** » RE: 🇬🇧 UK BC Unconvention 20th-22nd September 2024
nordie 2 wks ago
I need to check the forums better - this (kinda) passed me by. Now on the list of "potentials", with the boring issue of details (lol). Looks like I can get there with minimal issues - possibly - now just have to sort…
Conventions and Meetings » 🇬🇧 Manchester March BookCrossing meetup - Sunday 24th March » RE: RE: 🇬🇧 Manchester March BookCrossing meetup
nordie 1 mo ago
The hotels are willing but it seems the trains are not. So, I'm unlikely to attend, sorry
Conventions and Meetings » 🇬🇧 Wrexham, UK » RE: Wrexham, UK
nordie 3 mos ago
I think the numbers for Wales are low overall, so I'm not sure how many meets there are. I know of at least one person in Cardiff who hasnt joined up/set up meetings due to the low numbers
Community Bulletin Board » London - Lewisham Station » RE: London - Lewisham Station
nordie 3 mos ago | 1 replies
I've noticed that COVID has decimated so many shelves along the way, so thanks to Michael for keeping at least one alive I wish Moor Street in Birmingham could have kept going, but apparently not to be. If it makes…
Community Bulletin Board » CraftLit 2024
nordie 5 mos ago
The CraftLit tour May 20 - 30 2024 will hit Denmark and Sweden in early 2024, I'm assuming most people wont be attending (it is a niche event, with limited availability after all), but here is the chance for books to be …
Community Bulletin Board » Dewey's 24-Hour Readathon - Saturday, October 21st 2023 » RE: Dewey's 24-Hour Readathon - Saturday, October 21st 2023
nordie 6 mos ago
Not sure I can give close to 24 hours (i have technically got lots on, esp on theSat, but I will at least try)
Community Bulletin Board » A Facebook post that shows how important leaving a book can be… » RE: love this
nordie 7 mos ago
It was a National Snnnn Prevention Day recently and a colleague opened up how (after a series of unfortunate events) he was not in a good place, was self harming and had actually filmed a video saying "sorry, here's why"…
Conventions and Meetings » 🇬🇧 Hertfordshire, Hatfield
nordie 7 mos ago | 1 replies
Any groups, even online, that can/could cater for people near Hatfield in the UK? Literally asking for a friend
Conventions and Meetings » 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 NO pre-Convention meet-up in Glasgow » RE: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Pre-Convention meet-up in Glasgow on Friday June 16th?
nordie 10 mos ago | 1 replies
I'm thinking about it certainly. So i will be interested in who will be possibly turning up!
Conventions and Meetings » 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Falkirk Convention - Pub Quiz on Thursday at the Orchard » RE: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Falkirk Convention - Pub Quiz on Thursday at the Orchard
nordie 11 mos ago
If I'm not too tired after all the travelling then I'll be there! I'm not staying at the Orchard, so will have to find some excuses at some point :)
Conventions and Meetings » [CLOSED] 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Falkirk Anniversary Convention - Saturday Night Restaurants - (TODAY) » RE: Christies (Scottish Tapas)
nordie 1 yr ago
There's a whiskey bar near where I live and for late Jan they did a whiskey and scottish tapas "do". Food was certainly different, but the haggis (bite sized) and Deep Fried Mars Bar bites were certainly memorable!
Conventions and Meetings » 🇮🇪 Any BC meet up in Ireland soon? » RE: Any BC meet up in Ireland soon?
nordie 1 yr ago | 1 replies
Not sure if the Irish lot Loiter in the forums much. I would suggest going to Bookcrossing Dublin on FB and see if they are aware of anything/anyone I remember having to contact people individually via the app to s…
Conventions and Meetings » 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿(DEADLINE 1st June)Falkirk Anniversary Convention Excursion Tours available to buy now! » RE: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Falkirk Anniversary Convention t-shirts, tote bags and Excursion Tours available to buy now!
nordie 1 yr ago
Have finally managed to book my travel tickets 9yay me!) but I arrive relatively late (about 7pm) on the Thursday, so wont be in a position to join any Thursday excursions)
Conventions and Meetings » 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 "No Day tickets will be sold for this event. No door sales. Entry by prepaid ticket only. " » RE: Don't despair
nordie 1 yr ago
Ill be staying at the Park Hotel and will be there ahead of the con (still not able to buy train tickets!). Likely to be free on the Friday therefore
Conventions and Meetings » 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Falkirk Anniversary Convention 2023 - website and ticket (EVENT SOLD OUT) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 » RE: Thanks earthcarolanne, Poodlesister and other organisers
nordie 1 yr ago
This might help: https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/lochs/lochs-near-edinburgh-glasgow I dont know about transport, sorry (I "did" Scotland on a charge account, hence taxis!)
Conventions and Meetings » 🌍 Who will host the Convention in 2025 and 2026 » RE: RE: No perfect solution
nordie 1 yr ago
I've flown A LOT, but only once into the US. They were totally unfazed that I was with my mother and sister (both on the UK passports), whilst I was on my Irish one (we're all dual national). The lady at passport con…
Conventions and Meetings » 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Falkirk Anniversary Convention - Announcements for World Conventions and UK UnCons in 2024 and 2025 » RE: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Falkirk Anniversary Convention - Announcements for World Conventions and UK UnCons in 2024 and 2025
nordie 1 yr ago | 3 replies
I'm going to make an initial stab and request that it's NOT Birmingham. Whilst I adore Birmingham, it seems to be the default location, and has hosted more than a few Cons and Uncons over the years. Ultimately i…
Conventions and Meetings » 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Falkirk Convention Friday night and Saturday buffets - info needed » RE: RE: RE: RE: Falkirk Convention Friday night and Saturday buffets - info needed
nordie 1 yr ago | 1 replies
Corkage is usually applied in an establishment that doesn't have a licence to sell Alcohol, or can only sell it in a nominated space. So it's not impossible to buy an alcoholic beverage at a bar, then walk round to a mee…
Conventions and Meetings » 🇬🇧 Chester UK meetup - Sat 28th Jan 2023 » RE: Is it too close to the day to propose...
nordie 1 yr ago
I live in Brum, so Chester is not impossible, though I would need to come via train. Somewhere near the station would be good, or at least decent transport to location (.e.g. not a 20 min taxi ride for an 11am start!).…
Conventions and Meetings » 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Falkirk Anniversary Convention Accomodation » RE: Falkirk Anniversary Convention Accomodation
nordie 1 yr ago | 2 replies
I'll go first, and state that I am aware that people are booked at: The Premier Inn (which is mentioned on the website) The Orchard The Park Hotel (which is mentioned on the website) Anywhere else?

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