The QE2 Story - July 26th & 27th 2013 - Clyde Weekend

[Rob Lightbody]

Following a similar pattern to previous years.

Friday evening 7:30pm - drinks, bar meals and a blether at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Congress Road, Glasgow which is almost opposite where Waverley is docked.

• Link to Photos of the Crowne Plaza
• Link to hotel website

Alternate local accommodation These are both a short walk from the Crowne Plaza, and the Waverley for Saturday morning.

• Hilton Garden Inn
• Hotel Campanile

Saturday - meet at 9:00am at front of Crown Plaza - all day on the Waverley, including sailing past the John Browns Shipyard and the Titan crane, and on to Greenock, Helensburgh, Rothesay and Tighnabruaich through the Kyles of Bute.

Everyone is responsible for booking the Waverley themselves. 

• Booking Link - Booking Form Link 
• Printable Timetable at http://www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/scotland.pdf

This day timed to coincide with some of our Paddle Steamer Preservation Society Waverley friends being on board.

Followed by final late drinks at the Crowne Plaza's bar for anyone that wishes



Other suggestions for Friday or Sunday - Titan Crane Clydebank or Riverside Transport Museum


Roll Call

* Rob Lightbody (Friday & Saturday) - Waverley Booked
* Lynda Bradford (Friday & Saturday)
* Tom Bradford (Friday & Saturday)
* Tom Kirrage (Friday & Saturday)
* Peter Kirrage (Friday & Saturday)
* Alan Connor (Friday & Saturday)
* Shona Connor (Friday & Saturday)
* John Little (Friday & Seeing us off on Saturday)
* Rosemary Little (Friday & Seeing us off on Saturday)
* Helen Strachan - (Saturday, boarding in Greenock)
* Robert Mcluckie - (Saturday, boarding in Greenock)
* Dave?
* Catherine + husband
*Rosie and Simon (Friday and Saturday)

[Tom Kirrage]

Hello ROB

Superb. I was wondering if the dates weren't going to come at all.

I have sent copies of my project off the CUNARD president and off the last Captain of QE2, Ian McNaught.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
What is the name of the place/hotel where we will have drinks on the friday and do you know if i need to book the Waverley separately or is that being done by you.

Tom

[Lynda Bradford]

Hello ROB
.......
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
What is the name of the place/hotel where we will have drinks on the friday and do you know if i need to book the Waverley separately or is that being done by you.

Tom

Please refer to the first post of this topic for full details!

Tom and I will be there and looking forward to meeting up with everyone.  I just love the trip down the Clyde on the Waverley, which is just magic!

[Tom Kirrage]

Hi Lynda

Oh, thanks very much for giving me the information about the weekend.
On the Friday night, is it a formal evening? and What is the best way to get in contact with the Waverley.

Oral Presentation Exam is on Wednesday 20/03/13.

Tom

[Alistair]

What a shame I won't be able to join you all that weekend. I will be home at the end of June so may do a Waverley trip then with some family and friends so I don't miss out completely 

[Rob Lightbody]

What a shame I won't be able to join you all that weekend. I will be home at the end of June so may do a Waverley trip then with some family and friends so I don't miss out completely 

Sorry Alistair!  Remind me nearer the time and I'll try to meet you for a beer anyway!

[Rob Lightbody]

I've updated the first post with more details.

Please let us know if (a) you're thinking of coming (b) you're definitely coming and (c) when you've booked accommodation/Waverley.  We'll add this to the roll call at the top.

Thanks!

[Tom Kirrage]

Hello there.

Just letting you know that I will be coming for sure and my mother Caroline will be coming with me.
For both days what is the dress code.

Tom

[Lynda Bradford]

Tom, thanks for giving us an update.  I have added your Mum's name to the list. 

On the Friday evening everyone dresses fairly casual or smart casual. 

For the trip on the Waverley dress is casual but you would be advised to pack some layers of clothing including some waterproofs (not that we would expect inclement weather in Scotland)

[Tom Kirrage]

Hi Lynda

Thanks for letting me know. Now we know what we need to bring.

What is the current state of the QE2 at the moment?

Tom

[Twynkle]

GOOD LUCK FOR WEDNESDAY TOM!!
Hope it goes really well - QE2 should be a big help too!
All the very best,
Rosie

PS -Warm clothes for Waverley -
and like last year, it could be quite wet!

[QE2 whistle]

Hello all, we'll be there for both hotel and the Waverley.

We will get booked up this week.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

[Lynda Bradford]

Hello all, we'll be there for both hotel and the Waverley.

We will get booked up this week.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Thanks Alan and Shona for letting us know that you will be coming along to the Clyde Week-end. Looking forward to seeing you again.  I have added your name to the list. 

[Clyde Paddler]

I shall definitely be there.  I'm up for my timeshare week so already have accommodation, and I'm a Life Commodore on the Waverley, so no need to book.  I shall probably join at Greenock...   

[Waverley]

I will be there on the Saturday. Either joining the Waverley at the start in Glasgow or maybe Helensburgh. Looking forward to it.