QE2 Story Gathering - May 31st 2014, Liverpool

[Lynda Bradford]

Thank-you to Michael for organising the tour of the Cunard building.  I am really looking forward to the Liverpool week-end. 

[Alan Snelson]

I'm delighted to announce that Michael Gallagher of Cunard has managed to get us a tour of the Cunard building, starting at 12.15 on the Saturday - immediately after the QV visitors come off the ship.  After that, we can head for lunch somewhere.  I'll update the introduction post to this topic to reflect the Cunard building visit.
- Rob

Thanks Michael, that will be great and something more to look forward to on what already promises to be a wonderful weekend.

[Lynda Bradford]

Remember to wear your QE2 Story badge at the gathering on 31 May.  If you do not have a badge it is easy to order one from the Forum shop.

https://www.theqe2story.com/QE2Shop.php

[June Ingram]

Oh, how I wish I were participating.  Perhaps someday !

[Derek Ferguson]

Hi Rob,
Really looking forward to meeting you all. Will attend till after lunch then have to leave but will be on Crosby Beach with the Iron Men to see her leave the Mersey.
When will you need the copy passports and how shall I send them?
best regards
Derek Ferguson

[Rob Lightbody]

Hi,

Please email the following details to Admin@TheQE2Story.com with the subject "Passport details for QV Visit".
   

• Full name as it appears on passport
• Passport Number
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Passport Expiry Date

DO NOT post passport information here on the forum.  (Moderators, if anyone accidentally does, remove it immediately!)

This information will be passed, in a single email, directly to Cunard and used for no other purpose.

- Rob Lightbody

[David Templar]

hi there I have not been online for a long time and could not remember password see I am booked for this event just to confirm I am booked for the tour of qv, I would be interested in lunch and tour of cunard building. I have to leave hotel on 31st may so not sure about the get together at albert dock. I see some are saying about going over to Belfast after. I have a week off thinking of doing the 2230 sailing on stena that night. I will be staying at ibis albert dock on 29th and 30th may.
david templar

[Rob Lightbody]

Glad you can make it David.

You're listed on the first post of this topic as one of the lucky few getting to come aboard QV for the QE2 get together.

Further details as we confirm them will be posted here.

Please see the posting before yours for details of the passport information we require from you.

Any problems or questions please email admin@theqe2story.com

Thanks.

[David Templar]

Thanks rob so glad to go was hopibg to do astor too but changed to holyhead going on 29th to see ruby princess too. Have to leave after qv departs so no trip to ireland.looking forward to it. Dave

[Graham Taylor]

Rob I will dig out my passport tonight and eMail over the details. I'm planning to stay two days in Liverpool, which I'm really looking forward to seeing again as I haven't seen since QE2's visit during the 150th Anniversary and before that cities' splendid renaissance of the waterfront. Rosie, any suggestions for things to do and see would be gratefully appreciated. I am then going to take the night sailing of the Stena Line on the Sunday to Belfast for a stay of two days. Other than the Titanic Quarter and Nomadic, which is why I'm going is there anything else which is a must see?

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

Other than the Titanic Quarter and Nomadic, which is why I'm going is there anything else which is a must see?

I'd recommend the Crown pub, which is absolutely splendid and owned by the National Trust :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Liquor_Saloon

There are also wonderful Botanic Gardens, with Turner glasshouses :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botanic_Gardens_%28Belfast%29

And then, there is St Anne's Cathedral, with an extraordinary modern spire :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Anne%27s_Cathedral,_Belfast

Enjoy yourself, it is a fine city!

[Graham Taylor]

Thanks Isabelle, I like the sound of your three suggestions and I never throw up the chance for a visit to a pub especially one with such historical interest.

[shipnshore]

Hi everyone, I'm sure during Queen Victoria's overnight stay in Liverpool will be a really enjoyable one for all those going to see her and, for the forum members who will be boarding her for an afternoon visit. I hope everyone who comes to our city enjoys their time here as there is so much to see from a maritime aspect. There is also a new venue to see which is a stones throw from where Victoria will be berthed.
Just recently we went to an open day of  "30 James Street, Home of Titanic".  This building was the former headquarters of the White Star Line and is now being converted into a hotel. It is a striking building with so much history to be found by a little research. It is literally just across the road from the Cunard Building so even if members don't cross the road to visit they can still take photos opposite it and see were
J. Bruce Ismay and his directors planned Titanic. I think this connection to Cunard is really interesting and I hope other members see it that way too!
                  Alan 

[Rob Lightbody]

Hi,

Please email the following details to Admin@TheQE2Story.com with the subject "Passport details for QV Visit".   

• Full name as it appears on passport
• Passport Number
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Passport Expiry Date

DO NOT post passport information here on the forum.  (Moderators, if anyone accidentally does, remove it immediately!)

This information will be passed, in a single email, directly to Cunard and used for no other purpose.

Thank you to everybody who has now forwarded their details on.

The only ones outstanding now are John "JDL" and his second person, and David Templar.  Please forward your details ASAP so I can process registration with Cunard.

Thanks,

- Rob

[Hank Hargrove]

This sounds wonderful, but being on the other side of the pond prevents it. Hope everyone enjoys their visit!