Let's celebrate another year of Lemmings Forums with a UK meetup! :lemcat:
Anybody is welcome to attend. We just need to set a date (I'd suggest sometime late July / early August) and a place to meet.
Suggested weekend dates: July 18th/19th - July 25th/26th - August 1st/2nd - August 8th/9th
Suggested weekday dates: July 23rd/24th - July 30th/31st - August 6th/7th - August 13th/14th
Suggested locations: Leeds - Blackpool - Whitby - Liverpool
Suggestions for alternative dates/locations are more than welcome at this point, this post is really to gauge interest and get an idea of numbers.
I'm obviously up for this :thumbsup: I've always enjoyed the meet ups, problem with me though is my availability won't be great.
Out of the dates suggested I'm available on Sun 19th, Thurs 23rd, Fri 31st July, Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Thurs 13th, Fri 14th August.
If later in August could be considered, I'm free both all weekend 15th/16th August as well as Sat 22nd August as I'm off work entirely those weeks.
Past meetups have typically been on Saturday and I'm guessing that will most likely be the popular choice meaning August will be best for me in that case (1st, 15th, 22nd). If worst comes to worst, I can always book time off to attend if other days are preferred.
With regards to location, I'm happy meeting up in Leeds again if others prefer that. I can make it to all the locations since I drive although Blackpool will be furthest from me (3 hours drive). Whitby is closest to Leeds and is by the sea, that one is most likely the best alternative for me.
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Be nice to see if we can get more people involved in this,these meet ups have always been a blast :lem-mindblown:
I'm up for it just like the meetups from 2023 and 2024. Leeds is the easiest location for me to meetup. I don't have any preference on which day right now.
For Leeds, I can take a train like the last two times. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Flopsy on May 30, 2026, 08:07:04 PMI'm obviously up for this :thumbsup: I've always enjoyed the meet ups, problem with me though is my availability won't be great.
Out of the dates suggested I'm available on Sun 19th, Thurs 23rd, Fri 31st July, Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Thurs 13th, Fri 14th August.
If later in August could be considered, I'm free both all weekend 15th/16th August as well as Sat 22nd August as I'm off work entirely those weeks.
Past meetups have typically been on Saturday and I'm guessing that will most likely be the popular choice meaning August will be best for me in that case (1st, 15th, 22nd). If worst comes to worst, I can always book time off to attend if other days are preferred.
With regards to location, I'm happy meeting up in Leeds again if others prefer that. I can make it to all the locations since I drive although Blackpool will be furthest from me (3 hours drive). Whitby is closest to Leeds and is by the sea, that one is most likely the best alternative for me.
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Be nice to see if we can get more people involved in this,these meet ups have always been a blast :lem-mindblown:
Hey
Can I get a lift to the meet-up this summer? I met up with 2 lemmings forum members in Germany (Simon and Forestidia) 8 years ago in 2018.
Let me know on here.
Lucia
A meetup sounds great, I'm in! :thumbsup:
I'm flexible with dates and locations. I'm happy with whatever works best for everybody else.
I'd love to come :) in June my availability isn't great but I'm free most of July. I won't be around 22-28th August tho
I'm flexible with locations too :)
I apologize I was not thinking clearly (my mum went to sleep and did not wake up, I was and still am in shock not thinking clearly). I respect your wishes I won't go.
Quote from: Lucia on June 02, 2026, 12:00:16 PM(my mum went to sleep and did not wake up, I was and still am in shock not thinking clearly).
Sorry to hear about your loss Lucia. I'm sure it's a very difficult time for you right now, best wishes to you and your family.
Likewise, I am really sorry to hear about your mum Lucia, best wishes to you and your family.
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Let's sum up availability for those who have posted so far. Dates highlighted in yellow are potential dates so far that could suit everyone that posted.
Will - July 18/19/23/24/25/26/30/31, August 1/2/6/7/8/9/13/14, Locations: Leeds, Whitby, Liverpool, Blackpool
Flopsy - July 19/23/31, August 1/2/13/14/15/16/22, Locations: Leeds, Whitby, Liverpool, Blackpool (although far)
Kingshadow - no date preference, Locations: Leeds
tanxdx - no date preference, no location preference - flexible.
hrb264 - free most of July, not available August 22-28, flexible with location.
Early days yet and we'll probably have more people join in, let us know if you want to come :thumbsup:
Just giving this a bump. It's looking like August 13th/14th are good dates so far.
Leeds is our usual meetup place, we tend to do OK with that. Liverpool is probably my favourite city in England, so I can recommend that highly if people want to try somewhere new. Plenty of good places to eat, lots to do, sights to see, etc.
Post if you're interested in coming along, let us know if August 13th/14 works for you.
August 13/14 should be fine for me :)
I have nothing planned for either 13th or 14th (despite being a weekday) so I should be fine. :)
Leeds is easy for me but Liverpool is not an impossibility (Just harder and more expensive).
For Leeds, a single day visit is okay for me. :thumbsup:
Liverpool on the other hand, I am considering an option open for a two-day visit (both 13th and 14th) for extra time, booking a night at a Premier Inn as it's further away for me and what Will has claimed, has more things to do. I'll scrap that option if it's too expensive for most of you or if there are any other complications. I don't have an issue going to Liverpool just for the one day but I must be back at the station by 8pm to get home (Unlike Will and Flopsy, I don't drive and I'll get stuck pass a time where there are no buses running).
For Leeds, I'll get a train from Rotherham Central Station like usual. For Liverpool I would need to get a train from either Meadowhall or Sheffield instead at about 8am or 9am depending on when we are going to meet up.
So. It all depends on whether people prefer to go to Leeds (For a more simple meetup) or Liverpool (For a more grand but more complex meetup) and what ideas they have in mind.
I'll still suggest Leeds like usual as ∫tan x dx already lives there and it's familiar to us.
13/14th August is still available for me, I'm off work that week anyway so it would be an ideal time for me.
I'm open to both suggestions as well, as always I drive to the meet ups anyway and the biggest obstacle for me is finding somewhere to park. Parking is expensive in Leeds and I expect it would be expensive in Liverpool as well but if I were to book into a hotel if we met up in Liverpool, the parking has a chance to be included in the price so it would be a nice saving.
Option 1 - the safe option: We've done Leeds twice now and it is a nice city to meet up in but it feels like we've done it now after 2 meet ups there, although it's familiar so it's ideal for those who would rather have it being a more predictable day.
Option 2 - the new idea: I've never been to Liverpool and it would be quite a journey for me so maybe 2 days is a good call there.
QuoteI don't have an issue going to Liverpool just for the one day but I must be back at the station by 8pm to get home (Unlike Will and Flopsy, I don't drive and I'll get stuck pass a time where there are no buses running).
I don't mind giving you a lift up to Liverpool and back if you'd rather save on the train fare plus there would be no time pressure there, you're pretty much on the way for me anyway. It's upto you ultimately, if you'd rather get the train, that is also fine :)
Chances are I'd probably book into the same hotel as you also if this were the plan ultimately so it would also help you get to the hotel from the train station.
Another plus is Pooty lives in Liverpool and would not have to travel far to the meet up at all, he would also know the city pretty well hopefully and be able to advise if necessary.
I'm just brainstorming out loud anyway and I don't mind what option we go with ultimately, just want everyone to be happy at the end of the day :)
Quote from: Flopsy on July 12, 2026, 11:03:49 PMI'm open to both suggestions as well, as always I drive to the meet ups anyway and the biggest obstacle for me is finding somewhere to park. Parking is expensive in Leeds and I expect it would be expensive in Liverpool as well but if I were to book into a hotel if we met up in Liverpool, the parking has a chance to be included in the price so it would be a nice saving.
Unfortunately most hotels near the city centre don't seem to have free parking included with the stay. Only the ones further away seem to have it. I am willing to compromise for your sake. From my research into the matter, the "Premier Inn Liverpool (Tarbock)" hotel is only a 30 minute drive from the city centre (Or an approximate 1 hour bus trip), has free parking, the price for a night doesn't seem too bad (right now) and it's near an ALDI. That seems to remove a chunk off your parking expenses.
QuoteI don't mind giving you a lift up to Liverpool and back if you'd rather save on the train fare plus there would be no time pressure there, you're pretty much on the way for me anyway. It's upto you ultimately, if you'd rather get the train, that is also fine :)
Chances are I'd probably book into the same hotel as you also if this were the plan ultimately so it would also help you get to the hotel from the train station.
I appreciate the offer. I'll need to wait whether we are actually going to Liverpool and if so, I'll consider your offer. I don't mind taking the train to Liverpool if it's too much of an inconvenience for you. We need to ultimately decide whether we are going to Liverpool before the hotel booking prices become too expensive (As they tend to increase as they get closer to the date).
I've added a poll.
Let's pencil in 13th/14th August as the meetup dates. This is subject to change only if someone who wants to come along is unable to make these dates. We will try to accommodate everybody where possible.
If you choose option 3 ('Somewhere else') please post a reply with a suggested location, otherwise the vote will be counted as 'No preference'.
Looking forward to seeing everybody again! :lemcat:
Looking at the poll results so far. It seems to be a split decision on where people want to go. :shrug:
One option that might be open is to do both places (This was a possible idea that didn't come to fruition during the last meetup). One day in Leeds, the other in Liverpool. I do have an idea on how I can make this work for myself. If we went to Leeds first, I would book a Hotel in Manchester and buy single train tickets for getting to each location. (Leeds from Sheffield (Morning Day 1), Manchester Piccadilly from Leeds (Evening Day 1), Liverpool Lime Street from Manchester Piccadilly (Morning Day 2), then finally Meadowhall from Liverpool (Evening Day 2)).
This is one idea but I don't know whether this would be too much for some people (Either by being too expensive due to parking and travel cost or being too tiring). It also allows people who can only do one of those days or can only get to one of the locations to meet up at the designated location.
Does this sound like a good idea or is there too much of a problem to do that?
That could be doable potentially.
I think we should see what others have to say though.
I really don't mind travelling to both locations, might opt for a hotel for Liverpool though.
We could have the main meetup in Leeds and then a second gathering in Liverpool the following day which I assume only a handful of us would attend. I think judging by the replies, it would be at least me, tan, Will and Kingshadow at least there, of course more are welcome 😁
It would be nice to know who voted on the poll too, I had no idea we had 6 people coming to the meetup. I assumed there was just 4 at the present moment.
Doing both is a great idea. That way, those who can only reasonably make one or other of the suggested locations can just come along on that particular day.
Happy to go ahead as Kingshadow3 has suggested (i.e. Leeds on the 13th, Liverpool on the 14th). I will most likely be there both days, and I'm happy to help with transport to/from Manchester if necessary.
I'd be happy to do both :)
I can defo make the Leeds one if it doesnt go on too late (I live in Oxford), I think Liverpool might be a bit far however.
Really looking forward to it :)
Quote from: hrb264 on July 22, 2026, 07:50:09 AMI can defo make the Leeds one if it doesnt go on too late (I live in Oxford), I think Liverpool might be a bit far however.
Really looking forward to it :)
Going by the last 2 meetups, we met up in Leeds train station around 11-11.30am. The first meet up ended around 6-7pm, the second meet up went on a bit longer and it ended around 8.30-9pm. People are free to leave earlier if they need to, we try and accommodate it. Usually those who come on the train tend to have flexible train tickets and can return on any train during the day.
Going to the Liverpool one is entirely optional though, don't feel like you have to attend both :thumbsup:
Really looking forward to it :)
Ah, looks like something has come up on the 14th for me.
I can't make the 14th, but I'll definitely be there on the 13th! :thumbsup:
About 2 weeks left until the meetup now.
Just to sum up.
13th Aug in Leeds, about 11-11.30am in the Leeds Train Station concourse is where we have always met at. There are seats down one side and a WHSmith opposite them.
Confirmed to be going: Flopsy, Will +1, Kingshadow, hrb264 and tanxdx.
14th Aug in Liverpool, details on this are still to be confirmed.
Confirmed to be going: Flopsy, Will, Kingshadow.
Are we still going to Liverpool considering that there are only 3 of us now?
Yeah it looks like it's worth dropping the 14th and just doing Leeds on the 13th.
I'm a +1 so there should be at least 6 of us in Leeds.
Quote from: WillLem on July 31, 2026, 05:19:49 PMYeah it looks like it's worth dropping the 14th and just doing Leeds on the 13th.
I'm a +1 so there should be at least 6 of us in Leeds.
If we're dropping the Liverpool visit. I'll cancel my hotel booking and the train tickets for the 14th.
It's a shame but I hope we can give Liverpool a chance in the future.
No worries on having to knock the 2nd day on the head, at least I booked it fully flex so I can get a full refund on it.
Hopefully we get a few more for Leeds but 6 is a decent number if not :thumbsup:
Hey so I'm trying to book my ticket to Leeds now, and the prices are extortionate :( I am thinking of getting a bus instead as its so much cheaper but it's a 5 hour trip each way :( how long is the meetup either way and is anyone coming from down south / Oxford way who could give me a lift?
Out of the confirmed people who said they were coming, unfortunately you are located the furthest south, I'm next furthest around Nottingham. I could potentially pick you up/drop you off in Nottingham if that's any help to you.
Meetup is potentially from 11:30am-6pm depending on how the day goes.
Quote from: Flopsy on August 09, 2026, 11:41:07 AMOut of the confirmed people who said they were coming, unfortunately you are located the furthest south, I'm next furthest around Nottingham. I could potentially pick you up/drop you off in Nottingham if that's any help to you.
Meetup is potentially from 11:30am-6pm depending on how the day goes.
Ooh let me see if i can get a coach there :)
Sent you a DM. I think getting the train to Nottingham could work. It's so much cheaper!
Just to update the thread, I'm now picking up and dropping off hrb264 before and after the meetup.
Hopefully we won't be late arriving in Leeds but we'll have to be going about 5.30pm to make her train from Nottingham.
Looking forward to it, it's going to be a great day :thumbsup:
Quote from: Flopsy on August 09, 2026, 05:05:52 PMJust to update the thread, I'm now picking up and dropping off hrb264 before and after the meetup.
Hopefully we won't be late arriving in Leeds but we'll have to be going about 5.30pm to make her train from Nottingham.
Looking forward to it, it's going to be a great day :thumbsup:
thanks so much for the offer. Really looking forward to it.
Just a heads up, it's going to be a record-breaking 34 degrees and very humid in Leeds on Thursday 13th.
I'm still happy to go ahead, but wanted to float the option of rescheduling for the following week if people would prefer slightly cooler weather. Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd are supposed to be sunny and 23 degrees, a bit more manageable for those who struggle with hot weather.
If nobody replies, we can assume we're still on for Thursday 13th.
The hot weather doesn't bother me personally. I'm prepared for a hot day tomorrow :lem-mindblown:
Just to recap, we should be meeting around 11.30am at Leeds Train Station. It's looking likely that myself and hrb264 will be a little late, we'll catch up with you guys if you don't want to wait for us.
Looking forward to a great day :thumbsup:
On my way to get the train to Nottingham now - reckon if we're somewhere shaded it should be okay! See you all there!
Perhaps I should attend the next one
I really would like to be part of one of these meetups :)
I should perhaps go up to Leeds. I live in Cambridgeshire, and it would take about 2-3 hours by road to Leeds
Hi all, I'll probably be arriving at around 12:30. No need to wait at the station for me, I'll text Flopsy when I arrive and can go to wherever you are.
See you there! :)
Great day today everyone, thanks for a wonderful day. Also very nice to meet hrb264 for the first time this meetup :)
Thanks to everyone for a great day and props to Flopsy for giving me a lift up to Leeds from Nottingham and back, plus loads of bottles of water! I'd love to come to another meetup especially if you all choose to organise one further south. It was great to put names to faces - great conversation and company :)
Thanks to those who attended the meetup. It was great to see everyone again, even if the group was a bit smaller than usual.
Perhaps we could arrange another one for the Autumn, somewhere further south (someone mentioned Bristol which I think would be a great place to meet) so that it's a bit more central for everyone to travel to.
I'll post a topic for it soon (or, anyone else is of course free to create one in the meantime).
It was a still a great meet up despite the smaller group, it felt more personal than usual.
I'm definitely up for meet ups, I'll keep my lieu days free so I can book days off if necessary although if we stick to weekends it should never be an issue for me for the time being.
I feel like meet ups should be more frequent personally, I feel like yearly is just not regular enough. I enjoy every moment hanging out with people at the meet ups, this is honestly the best community I've been part of.
I feel like we should definitely consider other cities for definite for the next meet up. As always, I am up for picking people up for the meet ups if it's remotely feasible, it was actually the first time that I gave someone a lift to a meet up this time (who probably wouldn't have been able to go had I not offered) and it was great fun talking about stuff on the way so I'm happy to do it for future meet ups if it means the difference between someone going or not :)
Bristol is a good initial suggestion, it's about 2.5 hrs from me though so I think it might be better if it was a multiple day thing. I also think Liverpool was a good suggestion from the previous topic but if we want to go down south to be fairer to those who live down south and find it difficult to get to Leeds, that's fine with me :)
Quote from: hrb264 on August 13, 2026, 07:58:13 PMThanks to everyone for a great day and props to Flopsy for giving me a lift up to Leeds from Nottingham and back, plus loads of bottles of water! I'd love to come to another meetup especially if you all choose to organise one further south. It was great to put names to faces - great conversation and company :)
You're very welcome, thanks for coming to the meet up. Like I said above, I'm glad offering you a lift meant you could attend as opposed to not attending. I'm sorry you got home really late though due to your train being delayed :lem-mindblown:
Ah it was ok no worries! It wasn't your fault - just trying to go halfway up the country on the hottest day of the year :D
Bristol is a good idea, it's a great place and that's where my sister lives :)