[sclug] Fwd: Fwd: Re: #neverspoons

[Stuart Ward]

I would support Maidens Head. It is here:
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.52300&mlon=-0.71892#map=19/51.52300/-0.71892

They sometimes have bands on there, but not on a Wednesday night. and
there is a nice outside bit at the back as well.

Stuart

On 12/07/2020 13:43, Stuart Ward wrote:
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> Subject: 	Fwd: Re: [sclug] #neverspoons
> Date: 	Sun, 12 Jul 2020 13:33:53 +0100
> From: 	Mark De Souza-Wilson <mark.dsw at posteo.net>
> To: 	stuart.ward at bcs.org
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> Hi Stuart
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> I tried sending to the mailing list directly but received the
> following error:
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> Subject: 	Re: [sclug] #neverspoons
> Date: 	Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:27:07 +0100
> From: 	Mark De Souza-Wilson <mark.dsw at posteo.net>
> To: 	sclug at sclug.org.uk
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> A small handful of SCLUG members are unhappy about some of Tim
> Martin's recent comments.  Should we change our long established base
> to make a political point?
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> I have read about the Neverspoons app and I agree that in the current
> economic climate, it's important to support small independent
> businesses.  How many small independent businesses can provide what we
> enjoy at Back of Beyond:
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> 1.  fairly open and spacious
> 2.  huge choice of drinks and reasonable food
> 3.  rarely gets too crowded
> 4.  no background music - so better for conversation
> 5.  wheelchair accessible
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> I suggest we consider the Maiden's Head in central Maidenhead. This
> venue generally meets the criteria above.  We do have a few SCLUG
> members who live or work in Maidenhead, so if we're considering
> changing venue then why not consider moving our base to Maidenhead?
>
> Cheers
>
> Mark
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> On 11/07/2020 17:33, Stuart Ward via Sclug wrote:
>> Fellow LUGgers
>>
>> We did discus on Wednesday that several of us were uncomfortable in
>> going back to the Back of Beyond. The recent release of the Neverspoons
>> app and trending on twitter support this stance.
>>
>> I would like to gauge support for this and suggestions for an
>> alternative.
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>> The Outlook. Has a quite spacious downstairs that is often empty. The
>> toilets are downstairs only and getting there for wheelchairs is
>> difficult. Beer choice is generally poor in my opinion. It is also near
>> to the Back of Beyond.
>>
>> The Belgrave Arms. Has wifi. I have generally got a reasonable pint.
>> Don't know about food, never eaten there. Not big, but generally quiet.
>>
>> Oakford Social Club. Opposite to the station. Plenty of space, lots of
>> quiet nooks. Cant remember about the beer choice.
>>
>> The Monks Retreat, opposite Town Hall. Was a Wetherspoon pub, now
>> Stonegate. Has a feel of a Spoons pub, similar beer and food.
>>
>> The Ale House. Excellent Beer!! always crowded. wheelchair imposable.
>> Not really an option.
>>
>> Somewhere else?
>>
-- 
-- Stuart Ward +44 778 2325143

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