BS: Info on UK cities

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: *Laura*
Date: 22 Aug 05 - 03:48 PM

Well I didn't ask for your opinion on my grammar or my education or my financial situation - I was asking people about cities in the UK. If I need help or advice in any of the other areas I'll ask for it.

Sorry but there's really no need to go all superior on me, if you don't like my question it's easy enough to avoid it!

xLx

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Aug 05 - 10:10 PM

Jeeze no wonder they did away with grants.

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Rasener
Date: 23 Aug 05 - 02:17 AM

Here are some more links about Lincoln. I hope they are helpful.

http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Travel/Tours/England/Lincoln.htm#Introduction

This is a nice link that gives you virtual tours of Lincoln Centre
http://www.visitlincolnshire.com/exec/106195

Another useful website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire/student_life/student_accommodation.shtml

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Rasener
Date: 23 Aug 05 - 04:00 PM

"Everybody thinks its flat, until you walk from the high street up to the Cathedral and Castle at the top."

Strange enough, I went to Lincoln today with my 2 daughters. What did they want to do. Youve guessed it. Do the walk up the hill. Bloody hell, now I know why I don't do it very often. Steep, it reminds me of that hill darn sarf. Is it called Gold Hill? The one that the hovis advert always showed.

I was hoping that I could see some of the filming going on in the Cathedral, but they had finished last week. What is the name of the film? And who is starring in it?

Anyway it was very pleasant, except for my knees being knackered up now. Oh to be 21 again :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: *Laura*
Date: 23 Aug 05 - 07:16 PM

Thanks for the links - I looked on them it looks really good! I've ordered a prospectus which should arrive soon.

xLx

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Rasener
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 01:11 AM

Lets hope they have what you want. I am sure you would like it here in Lincolnshire.

Are you a folkie musician/singer? If so what do you do?

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: *Laura*
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 10:42 AM

I play flute - and sort of play fiddle. And I do sing a little - if people poke me enough.
Or buy me enough cider! :o)
Lots of nice long miserable songs about murder and unrequited love and... essential for being a 'proper' folkie - incest!!

xLx

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 11:00 AM

Well that sounds par for the course then LOL :-)

Sounds like you enjoy sessions then!

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 11:07 AM

Don't let the VILLAN get you in his clutches my dear...he'll have you on stage at Faldingworth in no time at all.
However, Lincolnshire is a County of opportunity and Lincoln Uni would I am sure suit you fine....but there are other places...Preston Uni is good and the Fylde has a reputation as a "place to be" if you like Folk music...a deserved reputation I must add...Used to live there but moved away some years ago.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 11:08 AM

P.S Preston is not such a large place either....not the sort of place you would get lost in like some.

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 12:18 PM

Not as nice as Lincoln though Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 03:54 AM

If you are at all interested in sport then visit he BUSA web site and take a look at how each Uni did last year. You can also find links to any University Union web site if you go through the individual site for each Uni. They all look much the same in the end ..Lots of bar, slots of drinking and all claim to be the best!

I have spent time at the following universities either studying or working and enjoyed them all. It is what YOU PUT IN that makes it good.

Strathclyde Uni
Glasgow Uni
Edinburgh Uni
Dunfermline College of P.E.
Liverpool Poly (now John Moores Uni)
Birminham Uni
University of Chester
UMIST
Manchester Uni
Liverpool Uni.

Take your pick!

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: GUEST,ritchie sans cookie also
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 12:39 PM

I put my two penny worth in earlier in the month. I liked sooz's comments and your rather brisque reply.

I'm sure you've either read or someone perhaps will have read 'Brer Rabbit' to you, well if so .....Don't go to Durham...go anywhere but don't go to Durham.

When Jonathan, our eldest of two, graduated in English Lit at Durham, Peter Ustinov was the Chancellor (I think that was his title, but I'm not that bright in remembering things...Jonathan must take after his mother.)

At his graduation we met some of his tutors and a very impressionable lot they were ....great day and experience for us humble parents, so where ever you go bonny lass, make your family proud.

and remember ....phone home (you know, I feel this has the makings of a film!!!) ...now who could we get to play the part of ....,

regards

Ritchie [[d(-o-)b]]

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: *Laura*
Date: 19 Oct 05 - 07:41 PM

Ok you Sheffield fans! I went there today!!
Ok - first things first - get up early - leave the house at 6.45. Get to the train station.
Our train is cancelled.
So is our second train.
Ok... if we wait for the third train we'll miss the campus tour!
So - lets drive!!
Hmm... ok... not too bad. Four hour car journey to Sheffield.

I LOVED it! It's great - the university is great, the course is great, the atmosphere is great, the city is great.... all great then.

We leave Sheffield at five. We drive home with only a half-hour break..... and arrive home at MIDNIGHT!
SEVEN HOURS!!!!
IT TOOK US SEVEN HOURS TO DRIVE HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bloody M5!!

SEVEN HOURS

But I don't mind cos I loved it! So thanks for recommending it cos I probably wouldn't have even considered it if it wasn't for you Sheffield enthusiasts!!

xLx

...Leeds next week... just pray the bloody trains are in order!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Barb'ry
Date: 20 Oct 05 - 06:54 PM

Leeds is good - daughter 2 there and loving it, plus it has a great folk club.
I went to Brimingham and daughter 1 is there and it is also a really good city for folk music.
DON'T go to Preston - speaking as one who has the misfortune to live near the place, it is a really unpleasant town (city). I know the university is building up its reputation but I really think you'd be stir crazy within days - I've lived here 8 years and there's no hope for me now!!
Good luck with your choices anyway - it's a tough decision to make. Daughter 3 is in the same position as you and is also trailing around the country - maybe you'll bump into each other on some station or other!

Subject: RE: BS: Info on UK cities
From: Crystal
Date: 21 Oct 05 - 05:44 AM

Sheffield has a good Ceilidh Soc! And a big green and purple alian monster thing.
Of course Laura if you DO go to Sheffield we shall expect you to become president of said ceilidh soc, and run IVFDF! ;-)