jerry.shutter Posted May 30, 2019 Report Posted May 30, 2019 I have always wanted to visit a grown up fish market, and wondered if anyone would be interested in a trip to Billingsgate or I still have contacts down in Brixham from my catering days. Billingsgate offer various group packages options but I can investigate Brixham. Would any one be interested in a 24 hr trip ? See what happens to our fish from the commercials? We could even make a night of it and have a beer or two. Perhaps in the autumn or at a time when the weather is not so good🤨🤨 Any interest let me know and I will look into it. Jerry Gummage and Hooky 2 Quote
fisherman1055 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Posted May 30, 2019 Yes I would be interested, cheaper than a trip to Alderney  could also be male bonding time in the evening over a few jars Hooky and jerry.shutter 2 Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 30, 2019 Report Posted May 30, 2019 Depending on dates I could easily be persuaded to join you jerry.shutter 1 Quote
plaicemat Posted May 31, 2019 Report Posted May 31, 2019 The also do an excellent fish cooking programme which can include filleting, etc. It does, however, start at about 06.30 with a tour of the market so you would have to be keen. Â Terry. Hooky and jerry.shutter 2 Quote
Ian.Jones Posted May 31, 2019 Report Posted May 31, 2019 I have been to Billingsgate a couple of times as a corporate hospitality event - overnight in London, a 6.30am tour of the market (as it is closing!) and then breakfast in the fish school, followed by fish preparation instruction and a three course lunch with wine before departing with a coolbox full of goodies mid afternoon.  It’s a great day out (I think around £180 per person), but London accommodation and meals would make it quite expensive in total.  I would certainly be up for a trip to Brixham.  ian jerry.shutter and Hooky 2 Quote
plaicemat Posted May 31, 2019 Report Posted May 31, 2019 I had to pay for it but it is a really good day, I commend it to the house. But, as Ian says, it is London! Â Terry. Hooky and jerry.shutter 2 Quote
Gummage Posted June 1, 2019 Report Posted June 1, 2019 Ive always fancied a morning in a fish .market. Brixham london or grimsby. im well up for it.  Hooky 1 Quote
Gummage Posted June 1, 2019 Report Posted June 1, 2019 surely it would be worth a very earl start. Wouldnt want to go up there and miss ir. Â Quote
jerry.shutter Posted June 1, 2019 Author Report Posted June 1, 2019 Seems there is a bit of interest, which is great. I will find out more and post my findings. Quote
iansimpson63 Posted June 1, 2019 Report Posted June 1, 2019 Hello Jerry, I am interested and would prefer Brixham if there is a choice. jerry.shutter 1 Quote
Greg Posted June 2, 2019 Report Posted June 2, 2019 Great idea Jerry  I would be interested in Brixham too. Quote
jerry.shutter Posted June 2, 2019 Author Report Posted June 2, 2019 With the majority favouring Brixham, there are quite a few dates available. At the moment there are roughly ten who want to go, its £15pp including the guided tour and a cooked breakfast, which seems like a great deal. Would it be best to look towards the end of the summer? There is availability October 2nd and feel sure we could get a deal on accommodation if there were a few of us, for a little male bonding for Tony 😜.  If everyone is happy with October 2nd I will book ten slots then look at accommodation?   Hooky 1 Quote
Greg Posted June 2, 2019 Report Posted June 2, 2019 That date is good for me and yes to accommodation jerry.shutter 1 Quote
Hooky Posted June 2, 2019 Report Posted June 2, 2019 Must admit Brixham would be superb .  Driver and minibus ???? I can sort this if needed  @jerry.shutter Greg 1 Quote
Maverick Martin Posted June 4, 2019 Report Posted June 4, 2019 Date is good for me Jerry jerry.shutter 1 Quote
Jim Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 Didn't you see the news ? Brixham fish market is all going online now. No more wheeling, dealing & bidding ( well only on the poota ) Â Quote
sparky Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Tiddler said: Didn't you see the news ? Brixham fish market is all going online now. No more wheeling, dealing & bidding ( well only on the poota ) Â Saves all that travelling !! Quote
jerry.shutter Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Posted June 6, 2019 I will wait until the July meeting so if members who are not active here would like to come they can join us. I will confirm 10 and hope we can have more if needed. Thank you for your idea of transport Hooky, we can look at that after the July meeting. Jerry   Jim 1 Quote
jerry.shutter Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Posted July 2, 2019 If any one is coming to the meeting and has provisionally  booked a place to go to Brixham, October 2nd, l have paid for the visit so to confirm please bring your £15 !!!! See you tonight. Quote
Ian.Jones Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 Jerry, I couldn’t make the meeting last night but if you pm your bank details or text them to 07771 725589 I’ll transfer the funds. I will also go along with either mini bus or overnight beforehand, whichever is the popular option. Regards, Ian Quote
Maverick Martin Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 Hi Jerry, I was almost sat next to you last night and still forgot to give you the money. Please also send me your account details and i'll transfer the money  Jim 1 Quote
jerry.shutter Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Posted August 7, 2019 Hotel is booked. Premier Inn Paignton South, Brixham Road, TQ4 7AZ  I have booked two single rooms, one for Ian and one for Jerry Sumbler. The rest of us have twins. The price is £24.50pp for the twins and £49 for single occupancy. If you have not paid £15.00 for the actual tour yet could you please, by bank transfer, here are my details 24-25 Stall Street Bath JPB Shutter 52397602 56-00-34 Should the local Poole contingent wish to go together do organise yourselves, i would imagine Jerry Sumbler, Gummage, and myself will go direct.  Jerry Quote
Maverick Martin Posted August 7, 2019 Report Posted August 7, 2019 So who is going from Poole? Perhaps we could go in one or two cars  Copy and paste names  1. Martin Quote
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