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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So I'm having a little adventure for the last weekend of my 30s to Derby and Leeds. I have some exciting plans already but I want to make the most of an extra night away.

What should I do in these places, where should I visit?

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

Dear Odyssean Sprite, bypass these pedestrian abodes and let gravity take its course... towards ye olde London Towne.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd do York instead of Leeds, much nicer

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By *ohnbr2023Man
over a year ago

nottingham

Yes york very nice what dates and extra date

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Dear Odyssean Sprite, bypass these pedestrian abodes and let gravity take its course... towards ye olde London Towne. "

I'm doing that in September.

To think we almost used to be neighbours (kinda)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'd do York instead of Leeds, much nicer "

I have exciting plans in Leeds though

I'm contemplating a stop over on the way to Derby and one on the way home from Leeds.

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By *ohnbr2023Man
over a year ago

nottingham

Which days you on leeds Ms wylde

Quest is good tuesday sunday I have heard

Lilth you been

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Which days you on leeds Ms wylde

Quest is good tuesday sunday I have heard

Lilth you been"

Swinging clubs aren't my thing

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

In Derby: the Vic Inn, the Crompton Tavern, the Dolphin, the Flowerpot and the Blessington Carriage.

Wait, those are all pubs. I spent all of my time in Derby in pubs. Maybe ask someone else.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

I used to get d*unk and go shopping trolley surfing with a girl in Leeds.

25 years ago now, not sure I'd recommend it now. Or then in all honesty.

If you meet a cute blonde called Louise: d*unk, face down arse up - in a shopping trolley - tell her I said hi.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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Not Derby. Nottingham isn't too far from Derby and is far nicer for a wander.:D

It depends what time of year really.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"In Derby: the Vic Inn, the Crompton Tavern, the Dolphin, the Flowerpot and the Blessington Carriage.

Wait, those are all pubs. I spent all of my time in Derby in pubs. Maybe ask someone else.

"

You do have good taste in bars usually to be fair.

I don't want to be in them alone though.

Maybe save them for another time x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I used to get d*unk and go shopping trolley surfing with a girl in Leeds.

25 years ago now, not sure I'd recommend it now. Or then in all honesty.

If you meet a cute blonde called Louise: d*unk, face down arse up - in a shopping trolley - tell her I said hi."

Ha ha. I will look out for her

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not Derby. Nottingham isn't too far from Derby and is far nicer for a wander.:D

It depends what time of year really. "

I have plans in Derby but I thought about Nottingham on the way. I'm going in July.

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Let us know when you are passing and we'll meet you for a social if we can.

Jo.Xx

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Peak district (edale) and Matlock.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"Not Derby. Nottingham isn't too far from Derby and is far nicer for a wander.:D

It depends what time of year really.

I have plans in Derby but I thought about Nottingham on the way. I'm going in July. "

Matlock and Buxton aren't too far from Derby. Both are beautiful. I love Bakewell so much - if you're driving it's a fantastic drive out. I'm also not far from Derby. So I'm going to piggyback on Intrigued's idea.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I'd do York instead of Leeds, much nicer

I have exciting plans in Leeds though

I'm contemplating a stop over on the way to Derby and one on the way home from Leeds.

"

Honestly, avoid Derby unless you are into the attic club. There’s an intu shopping centre that’s about it. There’s much nicer places in Derbyshire like Ashbourne , Dovedale etc but the city is dull

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

Derby’s a really nice place to live but it’s short on visitor attractions. As Meli suggested, Nottingham’s a lot nicer for a tourist wander. You’d enjoy shopping around Hockley and the Lace Market.

Leeds is pretty cool these days. Good cafés, bars and restaurants.

If the weather’s good on your way between the two, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a great place for a walk.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"In Derby: the Vic Inn, the Crompton Tavern, the Dolphin, the Flowerpot and the Blessington Carriage.

Wait, those are all pubs. I spent all of my time in Derby in pubs. Maybe ask someone else.

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You do have good taste in bars usually to be fair..."

With additional fairness he's also got good taste in women. I hope he's got good taste in Gin however....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Let us know when you are passing and we'll meet you for a social if we can.

Jo.Xx "

I'd love that. I'll send you a message xx

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

No love for sheffield itt.

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

Invite me for a drink as it's less that an hour for me to get their

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d avoid Leeds!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'd do York instead of Leeds, much nicer

I have exciting plans in Leeds though

I'm contemplating a stop over on the way to Derby and one on the way home from Leeds.

Honestly, avoid Derby unless you are into the attic club. There’s an intu shopping centre that’s about it. There’s much nicer places in Derbyshire like Ashbourne , Dovedale etc but the city is dull "

I've had lots of avoid Derby advice from friends too but I'm a stubborn one so I definitely need to be there the Friday night. Won't be hanging round long though after and I'm thinking Nottingham is the place to be the day before.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not Derby. Nottingham isn't too far from Derby and is far nicer for a wander.:D

It depends what time of year really.

I have plans in Derby but I thought about Nottingham on the way. I'm going in July.

Matlock and Buxton aren't too far from Derby. Both are beautiful. I love Bakewell so much - if you're driving it's a fantastic drive out. I'm also not far from Derby. So I'm going to piggyback on Intrigued's idea. "

Shall I just set up a mini social. All of these people I'd like to have a drink with!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Invite me for a drink as it's less that an hour for me to get their "

Yes I'd love that too!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Derby’s a really nice place to live but it’s short on visitor attractions. As Meli suggested, Nottingham’s a lot nicer for a tourist wander. You’d enjoy shopping around Hockley and the Lace Market.

Leeds is pretty cool these days. Good cafés, bars and restaurants.

If the weather’s good on your way between the two, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a great place for a walk."

I like the sound of the Sculpture Park, definitely adding that to my list.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"In Derby: the Vic Inn, the Crompton Tavern, the Dolphin, the Flowerpot and the Blessington Carriage.

Wait, those are all pubs. I spent all of my time in Derby in pubs. Maybe ask someone else.

·

You do have good taste in bars usually to be fair...

With additional fairness he's also got good taste in women. I hope he's got good taste in Gin however.... "

I belive he even makes his own gin!

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London


"… but the city is dull "

So what happened to Derby? I lived there in the late ’90s and it was a great little city. Vibrant arts scene, really strong for music, busy university, good pubs, nice independent shops …

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’d avoid Leeds! "

Well I'm going to be just outside it in the countryside

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No love for sheffield itt."

That always makes me think of The Full Monty

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"… but the city is dull

So what happened to Derby? I lived there in the late ’90s and it was a great little city. Vibrant arts scene, really strong for music, busy university, good pubs, nice independent shops …"

I blame Joe

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"Not Derby. Nottingham isn't too far from Derby and is far nicer for a wander.:D

It depends what time of year really.

I have plans in Derby but I thought about Nottingham on the way. I'm going in July.

Matlock and Buxton aren't too far from Derby. Both are beautiful. I love Bakewell so much - if you're driving it's a fantastic drive out. I'm also not far from Derby. So I'm going to piggyback on Intrigued's idea.

Shall I just set up a mini social. All of these people I'd like to have a drink with! "

Yes! Do it. Please (because I can manage basic social niceties before midday).

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I'd do York instead of Leeds, much nicer

I have exciting plans in Leeds though

I'm contemplating a stop over on the way to Derby and one on the way home from Leeds.

Honestly, avoid Derby unless you are into the attic club. There’s an intu shopping centre that’s about it. There’s much nicer places in Derbyshire like Ashbourne , Dovedale etc but the city is dull

I've had lots of avoid Derby advice from friends too but I'm a stubborn one so I definitely need to be there the Friday night. Won't be hanging round long though after and I'm thinking Nottingham is the place to be the day before. "

Definitely much more to see and do in Nottingham. The lace market, castle and hockley areas are good. I think there’s still a big indie market in the square too. I’m home for another week , pm If you want a coffee or mini tour

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London


"I blame Joe "

Harsh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I blame Joe

Harsh."

But.....??

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not Derby. Nottingham isn't too far from Derby and is far nicer for a wander.:D

It depends what time of year really.

I have plans in Derby but I thought about Nottingham on the way. I'm going in July.

Matlock and Buxton aren't too far from Derby. Both are beautiful. I love Bakewell so much - if you're driving it's a fantastic drive out. I'm also not far from Derby. So I'm going to piggyback on Intrigued's idea.

Shall I just set up a mini social. All of these people I'd like to have a drink with!

Yes! Do it. Please (because I can manage basic social niceties before midday)."

I'm going to need someone to choose a venue and I'll do the rest x

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London


"But.....??"

He’s not here to defend himself, so I didn’t finish the phrase.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'd do York instead of Leeds, much nicer

I have exciting plans in Leeds though

I'm contemplating a stop over on the way to Derby and one on the way home from Leeds.

Honestly, avoid Derby unless you are into the attic club. There’s an intu shopping centre that’s about it. There’s much nicer places in Derbyshire like Ashbourne , Dovedale etc but the city is dull

I've had lots of avoid Derby advice from friends too but I'm a stubborn one so I definitely need to be there the Friday night. Won't be hanging round long though after and I'm thinking Nottingham is the place to be the day before.

Definitely much more to see and do in Nottingham. The lace market, castle and hockley areas are good. I think there’s still a big indie market in the square too. I’m home for another week , pm If you want a coffee or mini tour "

Thank you. I will do. Always up for cake (I don't like coffee)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So a little mini social event on Thursday 6th July? Somewhere near Nottingham?

@Cede if that's too far, we can do drinks on my way back from Leeds on 8th or 9th

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"So a little mini social event on Thursday 6th July? Somewhere near Nottingham?

@Cede if that's too far, we can do drinks on my way back from Leeds on 8th or 9th "

Ohhh... I could potentially do the 9th. The 8th it depends as I have plans in the evening. And the night. You get the idea. :D

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"So a little mini social event on Thursday 6th July? Somewhere near Nottingham?

@Cede if that's too far, we can do drinks on my way back from Leeds on 8th or 9th "

Pencil us in.

Nottingham is a beautiful city.

I think a weekend is needed to fully explore but it's perfect for a mini social.

Jo.Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do Joe Beans and tell me if I should visit him

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss


"So a little mini social event on Thursday 6th July? Somewhere near Nottingham?

@Cede if that's too far, we can do drinks on my way back from Leeds on 8th or 9th "

Oohh not too far - let me have a look in my diary as I'm due to take time off anyway and I haven't been to Nottingham for years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So a little mini social event on Thursday 6th July? Somewhere near Nottingham?

@Cede if that's too far, we can do drinks on my way back from Leeds on 8th or 9th

Pencil us in.

Nottingham is a beautiful city.

I think a weekend is needed to fully explore but it's perfect for a mini social.

Jo.Xx "

I'll send you thr name of a great place you can meet - centrally located, so easy for trams /train

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So a little mini social event on Thursday 6th July? Somewhere near Nottingham?

@Cede if that's too far, we can do drinks on my way back from Leeds on 8th or 9th

Pencil us in.

Nottingham is a beautiful city.

I think a weekend is needed to fully explore but it's perfect for a mini social.

Jo.Xx "

Great!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Do Joe Beans and tell me if I should visit him "

I think everyone wants to do Joe Beans

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So a little mini social event on Thursday 6th July? Somewhere near Nottingham?

@Cede if that's too far, we can do drinks on my way back from Leeds on 8th or 9th

Oohh not too far - let me have a look in my diary as I'm due to take time off anyway and I haven't been to Nottingham for years "

That would be great. A cheeky Thursday gathering will be fun x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So a little mini social event on Thursday 6th July? Somewhere near Nottingham?

@Cede if that's too far, we can do drinks on my way back from Leeds on 8th or 9th

Pencil us in.

Nottingham is a beautiful city.

I think a weekend is needed to fully explore but it's perfect for a mini social.

Jo.Xx

I'll send you thr name of a great place you can meet - centrally located, so easy for trams /train "

Oh that would be wonderful thank you so much. You'd also be more than welcome to join us!

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