The Manchester Tram

Subject: Tech: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 06:38 AM

Probably a bit parochial but who knows:

The tram currently runs across various parts of Manchester - quick and often. In Spring the extension will open linking Chorlton to town via Old Trafford and hence on to Eccles and Bury.

Should we as fokies be looking at the potential for getting to each others clubs and for checking out venues for possible events either side of the Metro routes?

"Full Circle Folk Club Friday: Parkside Hotel, 281 Bury Old Rd, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JA 8:30 (0161 681 1593)
2 mins from the Metro".

Is a good example of a club that can be reached via the tram.

Any good ideas?

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Tootler
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 10:30 AM

Why not? Providing the trams run late enough and you are reasonably close to a tram stop at home, then it is a good idea to use the trams rather than your car. You can have a drink without worrying about the consequences then.

A couple of years ago, I was staying in Tunbridge Wells over a weekend and I thought I would visit Orpington Friday Folk Club. I could have taken my car, but I found there was a 20 minute train service and the club was just a few minutes walk from the station, so I used the train. At home using the buses is not practical as the bus services near my house either go nowhere near any folk clubs locally or, in the case of a couple that do, finish far too early in the evening to be of any practical use.

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 10:49 AM

Perhaps a good start would be a map of Greater Manchester showing all its pubs. Anyone know of such?
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L in C

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Tootler
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 11:12 AM

Knowing where the folk clubs are and linking them to the tram routes might be a more practical start.

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 11:20 AM

This link shows pubs in Greater Manchester:

Pubs

I am amazed at the number

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 08:22 AM

How many folk clubs are currently in walking distance (15 minutes) of the Tram / Metro? White Lion Swinton?

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: mikesamwild
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 09:12 AM

We had a music festival in Summer in Sheffield - Tramlines, which was all linked up that way.

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 21 Dec 10 - 01:10 PM

Mmmmmmmmmmm. Sounds good Mike. Need to check some pubs out

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Vin2
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 08:29 AM

Fabulous idea. I don't drive and live on Rochdale side of Manchester. Getting to clubs not too much of problem but getting back is. Prestwich (the Parkside behind Heaton Park) is good example tho Friday's not always good for me. Be nice if Unicorn in Church St was going agin; Two Tubs in Bury?;

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 09:46 AM

Hi Vin,

So many clubs have gone but still some carry on

could be a song

So many pubs ................

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Brakn
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 10:24 AM

Altrincham Folk Club is a 5 minute walk from the Altrincham station.

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 10:50 AM

Which Altrincham Folk club is that then Mike? a Link maybe?

Les

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Rusty Dobro
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 12:55 PM

If you're travelling by tram, be very careful if there's a smell of gas when you cross the viaduct at Weatherfield.

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Rusty Dobro
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 12:55 PM

If you're travelling by tram, be very careful if there's a smell of gas when you cross the viaduct at Weatherfield.

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 01:40 PM

Exlnt

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Manchester Tram
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 01:40 PM

Singaround in The Rovers anybody?

L in C#