Anyone from London part 2

Re: Anyone from London part 2

JaneRVN — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:26:12 GMT

Brilliant, london is just 1 big friendly village!

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:12:10 GMT

Hi Jane, My daughter is home safe and well, She managed to get an early train and arrived in Edinburgh at 22.15, on the way this women overheard them talkijng on the train to marylebone, and she offered to see them onto the train at kings cross as she was going there too, so they had a chaperone of sorts, and managed to make their connecting trains and tubes etc as this women knew her way around.

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:07:12 GMT

Hi Jane, yes you are right I am Tennis mad, and I am coming to london again this year for Wimbledon, my youngest is coming with me this time and her friend, also hopefully My eldest gets a weekend pass that weekend and she will join us too.

That course looks great, I only wish I had the time to do it.Maybe once I have finished my diploma, which I dont actually start till september I will definitely consider it. I will save the link you have put on for me.Thanks and if you are ever umpiring a big match in the future...remember lil ole me

Re: Anyone from London part 2

JaneRVN — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:35:54 GMT

I recall your tennis madness.

Do you fancy this/???

http://www.lta.org.uk/Articles/Competition/umpire/

I did it this year and it is fab!

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:55:24 GMT

Thanks again Jane, I will tell her tonight when she phones.

Re: Anyone from London part 2

JaneRVN — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:51:09 GMT

Fab, let me know how they get on!

The cab ride also lets them see the gorgeous St Pancras station/hotel, if going at night it is lit beautifully!

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:34:42 GMT

Jane you are a star thankyou very much, I will let her know.There are now 3 of them travelling together, so a cab should be fine between them.

Re: Anyone from London part 2

JaneRVN — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:55:49 GMT

If time is an issue and there are 2 of them I would suggest a cab. Quick, less stress and shouldn't be too expensive! Circle and Bakerloo can be a little confusing with their signage, and Bakerloo has odd traisn that don't stop everywhere.

If they have another trip with more time then get to know the tube network that way. I also recommend them getting an Oystercard for future trips! I give them to all friends and family coming to London. Top tip, don't open the wallet when using, you look like a tourist - the card works through the plastic wallet!

https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/

There are black cab ranks outside the stations and Marylebone is about 10 mins drive from Kings Cross.

Tell them to let the cabbie know they are in the RAF! Cabbies are usually always friendly but info like this usually helps too!

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:09:28 GMT

I have had a look and the circle and bakerloo or bakersomething is the lines she will need and according to the journey planner they will be ok this weekend

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Claire Cameron — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:10:04 GMT

When we were in London, literally EVERY line bar one small line were closed, I would imagine they'd run replacement bus services but not sure? Its a long term thing updating all the lines x

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:06:26 GMT

Thanks Miss VN, I will go and check that now

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Claire Cameron — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:00:26 GMT

Hi ST

Just to warn you a lot of the tube stations are closed for maintenance at weekends

Make sure you check the tube website x

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:49:01 GMT

Thanks Maisy, the thing is her connection onto Kings cross is departing at the same time she arrives!!! its all very frustrating, she can get a later train, but that means arriving the following morning, instead of late that night.

Ther are other trains, which means she ends up at Euston station, but she still has to go via Marylebone, and again the connections arrive as the other is departing

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Maisy — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:22:30 GMT

Your daughter will probably need to get to Baker St station first which is just minutes from Marylebone, then a direct line to Kings Cross. Its not a long journey, 25 minutes or so.

Re: Anyone from London part 2

Vicky RVN — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:23:26 GMT

I bet you're looking forward to her coming home for a visit! How is she getting on?