View Full Version : DC 2017, Q/FINAL: GBR v FRA. Fan support thread - travel, hotels, dinosaurs etc
roytennisfan
12-03-2017, 16:05
That comes out to about 800 seats. I wonder if there will be some French as well in those blocks.
Well there is no way that they will give us 800 seats so guess some of theirs at the back, very back is a lower category
Caro - I noticed there were some problems listed on here with rooms at the Astrid, was everything ok with your room? We booked through booking.com and it hasn't come up with any problems but I'm wondering if I should contact the hotel
Also booked through booking.com but I didn't actually book it, Aimee did so will get her to check with the hotel. Hope we're all ok.
Sallydaisy
12-03-2017, 20:32
We're all going to look great in our red Back the Brits t's and Champions sweats/t's.
:GBflag:
Also booked through booking.com but I didn't actually book it, Aimee did so will get her to check with the hotel. Hope we're all ok.
I called booking.com and they called the hotel and confirmed our booking is still ok :) my guess is booking.com is fine but can't hurt to check
I called booking.com and they called the hotel and confirmed our booking is still ok :) my guess is booking.com is fine but can't hurt to check
Yes same here Jerry. Aimee has checked outs and it's fine.
Here's a flag up for those peeps staying at any of the Ibis hotels. I enquired whether there would be coffee/tea making facilities (ie a kettle) and got the following reply: "On 2017-03-12, ibis Rouen Centre Rive Droite wrote
Hello
Sorry but for safety reasons the electrical installations of the rooms are not made to support kettles! You may blow the pellets out of your room.
However during your stay if you need hot water ask there at the bar which will provide you with no problem." Will the electrics cope with multiple chargers for phone, ipad, camera etc without blowing up, with or without pellets? :confused:
themass15
13-03-2017, 13:30
Didn't think Tea/coffee makers were standard in French hotels, although according to Expedia the one Jackie and I are staying in does.
Doublefault
13-03-2017, 17:23
I managed to get extra tickets this morning as it was easier than anticipated. Cant seem to thank posts in the other thread, how do you do this?
roytennisfan
13-03-2017, 18:07
Seems the forumistas did well on the ticket hunt today and will be in Rouen in great numbers and with tickets. Wondering if we may have even bought more than we needed. My wife and I managed some for the pot. Great thanks to RosieBear for the pooling thread, not forgetting JerryD
roytennisfan
13-03-2017, 18:10
I love the spirit of this forum, as a fan group we are pretty unique. All for one and one for all!
I managed to get extra tickets this morning as it was easier than anticipated. Cant seem to thank posts in the other thread, how do you do this?
I think you need to make a certain number of posts before you can do this
Seems the forumistas did well on the ticket hunt today and will be in Rouen in great numbers and with tickets. Wondering if we may have even bought more than we needed. My wife and I managed 8 for the pot. Great thanks to RosieBear for the pooling thread, not forgetting JerryD
Yep lets just hope we haven't over done it!
Great job RB and JerryD too.:dance::thumbup:
WimbledonWestie
13-03-2017, 18:36
That's great you've all managed to get so many tickets! Hopefully everyone able to go will be sorted
Here's a flag up for those peeps staying at any of the Ibis hotels. I enquired whether there would be coffee/tea making facilities (ie a kettle) and got the following reply: "On 2017-03-12, ibis Rouen Centre Rive Droite wrote
Hello
Sorry but for safety reasons the electrical installations of the rooms are not made to support kettles! You may blow the pellets out of your room.
However during your stay if you need hot water ask there at the bar which will provide you with no problem." Will the electrics cope with multiple chargers for phone, ipad, camera etc without blowing up, with or without pellets? :confused:
A whole new meaning to lost in translation! :)
WimbledonWestie
13-03-2017, 19:13
I look forward to reading accounts of pellet blowing in someone's blog!
I look forward to reading accounts of pellet blowing in someone's blog!
So do I.
I think there'll be plenty of that when Article 50 gets triggered. Not just from the French.
:facepalm::peace:;)
Doublefault
13-03-2017, 20:21
Ok, I have got some spare tickets to add to the pot if admin would like them please let me know
Elizabeth
13-03-2017, 22:15
Ok, I have got some spare tickets to add to the pot if admin would like them please let me know
This should be in DC GB v FRANCE 2017 : LTA APPLICATION/BALLOT or PM JerryD or RosieBear if thread closed
Doublefault
14-03-2017, 09:09
Has everybody got the tickets they require or are people going to try the French site this morning?
Doublefault
14-03-2017, 10:11
JerryD do you need the extra tickets I got from the LTA ballot as not heard anything and can't seem to either pm or like at present? I had a quick look at the French site this morning and oh my how easy it was to put tickets into a basket - never checked it out, after all the pain with Ghent and trying to get tickets for Birmingham and Glasgow this has been by far the easiest system.
I don't think I'll be able to go, as I went to the French website and changed it to English and then they claimed there are no Davis Cup tickets.
Doublefault
14-03-2017, 10:16
Still I still have my basket open with cat one French tickets, any use?
https://www.ticketmaster.fr/en/manifestation/coupe-davis-par-bnp-paribas-ticket/idmanif/397553/idseance/2513599
I'll now have to cancel everything, as it came through and I found all Category 2 tickets have been sold out and they're now wanting about £229 for Category 1. So, Plan B was going to be for me to go to Cambridge as I recently found out that one of my relatives (on my mother's side) owned the ground which is now called Fenner's.
There are still Cat 1 tickets available, but no Cat 2 - sorry
themass15
14-03-2017, 10:20
Have you tried the kindarena site Stell? All in French though and a max of 2 tickets allowed
I have got a cat 2 in my basket for Sat do you want it?
I would like one for all three days, Teresa, otherwise I feel it's not worth me going.
I have tried the kindarena site, themass15, but it doesn't help not understanding French and it kept taking me back to the ticketmaster website.
themass15
14-03-2017, 10:29
I would like one for all three days, Teresa, otherwise I feel it's not worth me going.
I have tried the kindarena site, themass15, but it doesn't help not understanding French and it kept taking me back to the ticketmaster website.
It is on a queue at present.
Anyone else want it before I let is go?
themass15
14-03-2017, 10:40
Funnily enough I think there are a surplus of tickets now.
Does anyone have a spare Category 2 for the Friday? I've found they're offering Category 2 tickets for the Saturday and Sunday.
Last call for Sat ticket?
Sallydaisy
14-03-2017, 10:48
I look forward to reading accounts of pellet blowing in someone's bog!
I'll have a go!
;)
Silverdee
14-03-2017, 11:02
Stell, stay on the site and keep clicking - I think people are changing their minds as they go through the process, I have a Sat ticket in my basket, cat 2 if that's any good
Same here. Trying very hard. Why not take the Sat ticket, since you have paid for transport. The odds are people will drop out.
They're still only offering Saturday and Sunday ones.
Now only offering Saturday ones. Might as well give up.
Well if you can get a Sat and Sunday one you are 2/3 of the way there. Keep on this forum just in case.
Silverdee
14-03-2017, 11:10
Stell, don't give up, availability changing all the time - going from sold and then suddenly available
JerryD do you need the extra tickets I got from the LTA ballot as not heard anything and can't seem to either pm or like at present? I had a quick look at the French site this morning and oh my how easy it was to put tickets into a basket - never checked it out, after all the pain with Ghent and trying to get tickets for Birmingham and Glasgow this has been by far the easiest system.Sorry Df, but you should now have made enough posts to be able to interact fully with the rest of our members, including sending PMs, but it looks like there are no more tickets required here.
I'm only seeing Cat1 availability left for Saturday and Sunday.
I'm also just seeing Category 1 for the Saturday.
Silverdee
14-03-2017, 11:23
Stell, what tickets have you got? I am still on the site
I haven't got any, as I was wanting the Friday one as well.
I've been told that I can cancel the Sisley hotel and change it to one in or around the Cambridge area.
Silverdee
14-03-2017, 11:27
The site keeps changing all the time for Cat 1 - one minute sold next available. It might be worth keeping on there checking availability every now and then
They're now back to selling Category 1 tickets for all three days.
Stell - I am giving up for now. I wouldn't change your arrangements just yet. Remember in Ghent, suddenly more tickets became available when the Belgium Tennis Clubs returned unsold tickets. Your travel isn't refundable, but the hotel is, so you might as well hang on. Nearer the time, you might find people needing to off load tickets because they suddenly can't go for some reason.
Doublefault
14-03-2017, 11:39
Sorry Df, but you should now have made enough posts to be able to interact fully with the rest of our members, including sending PMs, but it looks like there are no more tickets required here.
Ok, thanks, I have a surplus of LTA tickets for Friday and Sunday, never thought this would happen!
Silverdee
14-03-2017, 11:40
Yes, Teresa's advice is sound. I am still on the site looking for you.
Me as well, Teresa. I've now been offered the Redwings Lodge Sawtry as a replacement, but they're not prepared to keep the offer open for too long. My dad was born in Cambridge, so it would be nice to go and find where he was born (if no spare tickets come through).
JerryD do you need the extra tickets I got from the LTA ballot as not heard anything and can't seem to either pm or like at present? I had a quick look at the French site this morning and oh my how easy it was to put tickets into a basket - never checked it out, after all the pain with Ghent and trying to get tickets for Birmingham and Glasgow this has been by far the easiest system.
I will pm you look in the notifications at the top and it will appear there
I will only accept one ticket for all three days. I didn't mind, when we played France in London, I only got two tickets and I could watch it on the Red Button. This time it's different, as it being in France, I'll wanting all three as I don't want to watch it on their TV.
roytennisfan
14-03-2017, 13:08
https://www.ticketmaster.fr/en/manifestation/coupe-davis-par-bnp-paribas-ticket/idmanif/397553/idseance/2513599
Still 100+ tickets available on Sat, Fri 0, Sun 3
themass15
14-03-2017, 13:13
Not in Cat 2 though. Having said that Cat 2 only has a relatively small amount of seats.
roytennisfan
14-03-2017, 13:33
Not in Cat 2 though. Having said that Cat 2 only has a relatively small amount of seats.
I think it was only the very back row on the sides, so a token few in cat2, no wonder they all went to the French and quickly
Silverdee
14-03-2017, 15:45
I had noticed on the stadium plan how few Cat 2 seats marked in green there appeared to be. I put it down to the fact that the stadium is so small and so everyone is near the action. Either that or the French wanted to make their money on Cat 1 seats.
I think the latter, Silverdee.
Stell, I didn't have anyone come back with catagory 2 tickets, are you still looking and considering other categories or are you leaving it?
I think I'll have to leave it and cancel everything, as I could only afford Category 2 tickets.
Sorry to hear that. I did carry on looking yesterday and this morning, but the only thing available now is Cat 1 Sat.
There were so few catagory 2 by all accounts. Was there a big difference in price? By the time I got on to the site there weren't any 2 left. I have asked around for you, but haven't heard anything back yet. Sometimes more come up.
Silverdee
15-03-2017, 10:25
Stell, if a similar situation as yesterday arises in future ties I could go online and liaise with you (as Teresa and I were trying to do yesterday) and together we might be successful. I hate to think of you missing the tie.
This is very kind of you, Silverdee, but I'm up against time. If I want to swap hotels, the deadline is next Tuesday at noon. After that I'll just get my money back. I think they were also optimistic.
themass15
15-03-2017, 11:39
Am going on hols tomorrow, but look forward to catching up with all the posts on my return.
Sorry stell, no offers from bats or murraynators. The only thing I can find is cat 1. There were such a small number of them and I have just seen how much cheaper than cat 1 they were, no wonder they were so popular.
Am going on hols tomorrow, but look forward to catching up with all the posts on my return.
Have a fantastic time Carole, glad we sorted your ticket in time :)
As I didn't hold out much hope and, I got told, there was only one room left at the other hotel, I've changed the hotel. I hope now for September.
The consolation is, I'm going to get a free holiday for the next DC tie. They agreed for me to have it for that one and not for the athletics in August. But, I must phone them on the 12th of April to get it confirmed.
themass15
15-03-2017, 14:11
We have to win the tie first though
As I didn't hold out much hope and, I got told, there was only one room left at the other hotel, I've changed the hotel. I hope now for September.
Thanks for the update stell I will take the requests I put up for you on murraynators and bats down
themass15
15-03-2017, 14:48
Does anyone know if we win in April and Spain beat Serbia, would the tie be in the UK or Spain? You used to be able to look up the stats on DC, but the page seems to have disappeared.
JAMES4578
15-03-2017, 14:52
Does anyone know if we win in April and Spain beat Serbia, would the tie be in the UK or Spain? You used to be able to look up the stats on DC, but the page seems to have disappeared.
Spain would be an away tie, Serbia at home.
Pretty sure it'd be in Spain. Last Davis Cup tie v. Spain was played in Telford in 1986.
Silverdee
15-03-2017, 17:01
And let's hope Belgium or Italy beat either the USA or Australia in their semi final!
themass15
15-03-2017, 17:14
Don't see Italy getting any further but any of the other 3 nations .....
Silverdee
15-03-2017, 22:11
We would be at home to Belgium or Italy so fingers crossed! But got to get pass the French first!
I had another of those weird dreams. I'd invited everyone to my house for a buffet meal. While I was making it, I had something going on in the background. Before everyone turned up, I heard Djokovic had beaten Sir Andy and I thought "typical".
Stell. The odd Cat 2 tickets are still coming up. I had a Sat and Sunday in my basket yesterday, but you were not online. If I can get 3 do you want them. You have already paid for travel haven't you? I have a non cancelled hotel booking you could have if you can't keep your original one. I just don't want to buy tickets for you and be left with them.
Stell. The odd Cat 2 tickets are still coming up. I had a Sat and Sunday in my basket yesterday, but you were not online. If I can get 3 do you want them. You have already paid for travel haven't you? I have a non cancelled hotel booking you could have if you can't keep your original one. I just don't want to buy tickets for you and be left with them.
Sorry Teresa for hijacking your post: Hope she might see this here.
Stell can you check your messages as I sent you one on Sunday about C/ship Tee
and I'm still waiting for a reply.
Thanks Pete
Hey Pete I heard back from Mary and sent you a pm can you check it please :) thanks for all your work with the t shirts :) is any one else getting really excited now lol
is any one else getting really excited now lol[/QUOTE]
Yep. Struggling not to start packing, (normally I do it the day before). Counting down the days - like a kiddie at Christmas. 3 weeks time, I should be about to get on Eurostar with Millipops:-)
I just have one ticket to sort now (there were many spares), which I think is why the excitement is really kicking in, that and the shirts (huge thanks Jan and Glenys), the meal being sorted (huge thanks goldfish) and knowing that thanks the kindness of Supergran (and her trusting nature), we will have a flag. I feel like things are taking shape. Which is good because I really have a mess with work I should be digging out of.
Wow 3 weeks! Yikes I better get to and off the forum then. Procrastinating will not help. :laugh::GBflag:
angiebabez
16-03-2017, 15:10
is any one else getting really excited now lol
Yep. Struggling not to start packing, (normally I do it the day before). Counting down the days - like a kiddie at Christmas. 3 weeks time, I should be about to get on Eurostar with Millipops:-)[/QUOTE]
You wouldnt be so excited if you had met her b4 lol :laugh: just kidding teresa. She is a good friend of mine and fab company you will feel at ease :thumbup:
Rosalind
16-03-2017, 15:18
Can't believe it's just three weeks. I'm not prepared at all! I was so convinced I was not able to go - I had talked myself out of it by saying "very expensive... blah, blah, blah". Have nothing red to wear!
supergran
19-03-2017, 00:20
I'm happy that JerryD will be taking the flag. Just hope you can display it prominently. In Canada had to compete with Barmy Army and Murraynators. Hope you all have a fantastic time and cheer the team on to a win. I will miss being with you all but MurrayAOne and I will no doubt get together with wine and optimism. What a wonderful spirit on this forum, great organisation and assistance to ensure tickets and an enjoyable time apres tennis. Safe travels everyone and hope to see you in September.
I hope so too, it would be great if you could see it on the tv. Hopefully sorting tickets for some murraynators will buy us some favour. Instead of the offered glass of something I'll ask for space for the flag, in the spirit of sharing of course. More bats benefited than murraynators so maybe I'll work on them lol.
I was surprised to find that lots of bats people I spoke to didn't know about wearing red. It kept coming up whilst sorting tickets. I'm sure it came from the LTA so don't know why they wouldn't be aware. One guy even asked me if I was certain that was the case because he had heard blue. I was starting to think I was going nuts.
I'm happy that JerryD will be taking the flag. Just hope you can display it prominently. In Canada had to compete with Barmy Army and Murraynators. Hope you all have a fantastic time and cheer the team on to a win. I will miss being with you all but MurrayAOne and I will no doubt get together with wine and optimism. What a wonderful spirit on this forum, great organisation and assistance to ensure tickets and an enjoyable time apres tennis. Safe travels everyone and hope to see you in September.
I for one will miss you lots SG. I am so glad you and Jerry have been able to sort getting the flag to France. You will be there with us in flag spirit :jitterbug::jitterbug:
I hope so too, it would be great if you could see it on the tv. Hopefully sorting tickets for some murraynators will buy us some favour. Instead of the offered glass of something I'll ask for space for the flag, in the spirit of sharing of course. More bats benefited than murraynators so maybe I'll work on them lol.
I was surprised to find that lots of bats people I spoke to didn't know about wearing red. It kept coming up whilst sorting tickets. I'm sure it came from the LTA so don't know why they wouldn't be aware. One guy even asked me if I was certain that was the case because he had heard blue. I was starting to think I was going nuts.
Although the lady from Bats you put me in touch with (Anji) knew about the Red she had no idea about here.
She does now though and she wants to thank Jerry et all for getting her the tkts.
When I told her all about how we stick together and help each other out, and how this place is a mine of information
she said she would come and have a look.
They live not far from Stell and was hoping to get Anji to liaise with Stell to get her Championship Tee shirt to her.
But Stell seems to not respond to my Messages and Posts on the thread.
Anji has already agreed to be the courier for the Tee to Stell's home town, all she has to do is pick it up.:rolleyes:
As for the going nuts Jerry I think that tine passed some time ago, don't you?;)
These are for you, from Anji and us.:flowers:
Ps. great the flag's coming, thanks SG.
I'm sure we'll all have a:wino:or two:wino::wino: for you.:thumbup:
I've sent you a message, jagmad, apologising and what I want.
They'll announce the teams, this week, and the BBC will decide which channel they're going to be showing it on. I know, the last time we played them, it all got shown on the Red Button.
I've sent you a message, jagmad, apologising and what I want.
They'll announce the teams, this week, and the BBC will decide which channel they're going to be showing it on. I know, the last time we played them, it all got shown on the Red Button.
Hi Stell yes I know what you want but you're not going to Rouen so the only way I can sort it for you is
if you can pick it up from a contact near you in Exeter. But you'll need to be quick as the order is going through now.
You have 1 hour to get back to me.
Ps. I have PM'd you as well.
I've already sent you a PM, jagmad.
Wonder what they will be able to take from you in this arena. Should I be ready to hide my tissues and my sweets lol. Perhaps that info will be printed on the tickets. Can't believe how soon it :)
exislander
20-03-2017, 20:02
I had a look at the Kindarena website. Water bottles are allowed (unlike Belgrade) but they have to be open! Again anything that could be a missile will be confiscated. It looks like food for sale in the arena may be very limited and probably can't take any in either.
I did notice you have to pay €1 deposit for a cup for your drink, to encourage people to return them and not drop them I guess. The menu did show some food but it said that the items on it weren't available at all events. Looks like I will be stashing alpen bars lol
I remember, years ago, I went to something called Turbo Tennis (I think) and it might have been at the Wembley Arena. They didn't allow any bottle tops to be taken in, but did allow the bottles.
I got told, I should have booked a hotel in Liverpool. As I could watch the doubles match and then go to Aintree and watch the Grand National.
I did notice you have to pay €1 deposit for a cup for your drink, to encourage people to return them and not drop them I guess. The menu did show some food but it said that the items on it weren't available at all events. Looks like I will be stashing alpen bars lol
If they have got any sense they will make the cups souvenir cups, then folks like me will keep them.
If they have got any sense they will make the cups souvenir cups, then folks like me will keep them.
It does say you an keep them as a souvenir so maybe they do have something written in then, though my guessciscjust the arena name.
I heard, on radio five live, Sir Andy's coming home today and is a major doubt on whether he'll play or not.
Stell catagory 2 on French sale sat and Sunday now
It is weeks away so I can't imagine him ruling himself out this early.
exislander
22-03-2017, 11:03
Radio Scotland news said he was coming home and would have more scans on his elbow so nothing certain yet.
Red back the brits Tees are now on sale finally.
http://www.themerchandisingshop.co.uk/shops/DavisCupWorldChampions/646/products
£20 quid though.:faint:
Anyone who wants one let me know as if there's enough (which I doubt) I will have a word if you like.
See if I can do something.;)
I'm sure we can do better but numbers will be paramount I guess.
Hee Hee just had to post this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/My-Drinking-Club-Has-A-Tennis-Problem-T-SHIRT-Racquet-Ball-Funny-Gift-birthday-/152072350397?var=&hash=item236837eabd:m:mppy05gb62_uqfAfUtvmWcg
roytennisfan
24-03-2017, 08:53
Red back the brits Tees are now on sale finally.
http://www.themerchandisingshop.co.uk/shops/DavisCupWorldChampions/646/products
£20 quid though.:faint:
Anyone who wants one let me know as if there's enough (which I doubt) I will have a word if you like.
See if I can do something.;)
I'm sure we can do better but numbers will be paramount I guess.
It may mean of course, that BATS are wrong and they will dish them out to fangroups in Rouen
It may mean of course, that BATS are wrong and they will dish them out to fangroups in Rouen
That's what I thought. Here's hoping.:thumbup::GBflag:
Regarding the train tickets from CDG airport to Rouen, as it's impossible to know when you will leave the airport, will advance train tickets be valid on any train?
I think there has been confusion regarding this so some people have decided to just buy tickets when they arrive at the station.
Regarding the train tickets from CDG airport to Rouen, as it's impossible to know when you will leave the airport, will advance train tickets be valid on any train?
I had same query so to be on the safe side I will be doing as Jerry says and buying tickets at the station on arrival. Can safely buy my return ticket as I know exactly when I have to leave.
Tweeted Matt little and said that Andy might not be there but can he come anyway because he's so good at getting the crowd going. Said a similar thing in a tweet to dan. Matt liked them both so hopefully that's a yes! He is great, he was amazing in Serbia. Let Andy rest up and send Matt. It's not the same without him lol
Oh we soooo need Treacle! he is soooo funny
themass15
30-03-2017, 07:35
This time next week a lot of us will be on our way to Rouen. Does anyone know anything about what we can and cannot take into the Kindarena. Can we take food or water in and what size bag is allowed? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Have just sent them an e-mail, asking this.
This is the response (via google translate)
We accept food from outside in the room in reasonable quantities.
Bottles of less than 50 cl are accepted but the cap will be removed.
You have instructions at your disposal
We hope to have clearly answered your request.
Best regards,
Myticket ticketing service
Google Transl
Have asked again about bags.
themass15
30-03-2017, 09:32
This is the response (via google translate)
We accept food from outside in the room in reasonable quantities.
Bottles of less than 50 cl are accepted but the cap will be removed.
You have instructions at your disposal
We hope to have clearly answered your request.
Best regards,
Myticket ticketing service
Google Transl
Have asked again about bags.
Thanks Teresa, I did see something about caps being removed but I was not sure if you were allowed to bring bottles in.
My strategy is going to be to have a spare bottle cap secreted about my person. Otherwise my coordination being what it is, the poor soul sitting next to me is going to get very wet, and I will be in Sally's black books - again....!!!
IS THERE A RESTAURANT ON SITE?
There is no restaurant to speak of. However, you will find a wide range of snacks (sandwiches and other savory snacks, hot and cold beverages, cakes, confectionery, etc.) in the refreshment bins in the Kindarena lobby.
HOW CAN PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY ACCESS TO KINDARENA?
People with reduced mobility can access the Kindarena by the lift of the PMR tower, on the Mont-Riboudet parking lot. (See access)
To reach the entrance hall, there is an elevator which allows to bypass the steps. In the hall, specific seats are provided for wheelchairs (about 100 seats on each event).
A specific page will soon be dedicated on our site to persons with reduced mobility, including practical information (access plan, reservation of places online, ...).
I think I saw on the Kindarena website that backpacks are not allowed.
themass15
30-03-2017, 11:29
I think I saw on the Kindarena website that backpacks are not allowed.
Not surprising really
Reply re bags.
Hello,
Yes small backpacks
Best regards,
suttontennis
30-03-2017, 12:13
just a word of information. If the singles on Day 1 are finished early enough, there may be an important Ice hockey match taking place at the Ile Lacroix, the Arena in the middle of the Island across from the Main city. It is the French league playoff final, game 6 between Rouen and Gap. I say 'may be' taking place, because it is a best of 7 series, and one or the other team may have won by then. However if any-one is interested and has the time to go, check out http://www.rouenhockeyelite76.com/ for information and ticket availability. Any-one with any interest in Ice Hockey would find it well worth a visit.
This time next week we will be lunching in leamington before driving to Rouen! Exciting :)
If Handbags are allowed then you ladies should be ok with this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Secret-Drinks-Handbag-/272595569774?hash=item3f77f64c6e:g:JtMAAOSw5HJXJyg w
I knew I sould have bought that xxxxxxxl sweat shirt:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Ultimate-6-Pack-Beer-Belt-Stag-Hen-Do-Drinking-Adult-Fun-Gift-Secret-Santa-/111830118188?hash=item1a09982f2c:g:QT4AAOSwp5JWUP8 p
themass15
30-03-2017, 13:21
This time next week we will be lunching in leamington before driving to Rouen! Exciting :)
That's where my sister lives. Where are you lunching?
We haven't decided yet. Kev is working there so we are training it to there from Liverpool. Then meeting him after lunch so we can drive over. He will be in work in the morning. Haven't been there in ages.
themass15
30-03-2017, 15:31
We haven't decided yet. Kev is working there so we are training it to there from Liverpool. Then meeting him after lunch so we can drive over. He will be in work in the morning. Haven't been there in ages.
Several restaurants in and around the Priors Centre or the Moorings near Sainsbury.
Thanks we'll have a look :)
thinking of packing this weekend, I've been putting things into piles ready LOL
thinking of packing this weekend, I've been putting things into piles ready LOL
Yes, I have a growing pile in the middle of my spare room, of guide books, chargers, cameras and clothes etc.
I have to pack the weekend anyway, Kev will be taking the stuff with him when he leaves for leamington so it's less stuff to take on the grab and haul round the town until he finishes work. Once he's unpacked from the states that is.havd to let him get home first lol
Elizabeth
31-03-2017, 15:35
Does anyone know if there is parking near Hotel Astrid? My grandson is driving and just wondered where he could park car.
exislander
31-03-2017, 15:47
Does anyone know if there is parking near Hotel Astrid? My grandson is driving and just wondered where he could park car.
The hotel website says it offers a preferential rate for parking at the railway station but I have no idea how much that is.
themass15
31-03-2017, 15:50
According to a report on tripadvisor, the hotel does not have a car park and the nearest parking is at the station which is expensive. Have you looked at a map to see where parking spots are?
Elizabeth
31-03-2017, 16:28
According to a report on tripadvisor, the hotel does not have a car park and the nearest parking is at the station which is expensive. Have you looked at a map to see where parking spots are?
Thanks. No I haven't looked as yet. Will get my husband to look.
themass15
31-03-2017, 16:39
http://www.rouentourisme.com/en/parking/
This may help
It is €10 a day for the parking near the Astrid
themass15
31-03-2017, 17:36
It is €10 a day for the parking near the Astrid
Cheaper than most places in Italy and Las Palmas in Gran Canaria!
its about £10 to park in Liverpool long enough to watch a film at the odeon so thought it was really cheap!
Bought some Euros today, starting to get excited
themass15
31-03-2017, 18:24
Bought some Euros today, starting to get excited
You probably got a slightly better rate they were 112.8 when I got mine before I went on holiday.
Does anyone know how one pays for the car park? On entry, on exit or what?
You probably got a slightly better rate they were 112.8 when I got mine before I went on holiday.
Best price cash at the Post Office today was 1.11
So going to order online and pick up at the P/O 1.149
Crazy
goldfish
31-03-2017, 22:42
Does anyone know how one pays for the car park? On entry, on exit or what?
If you are talking about the car park at the arena then we were told it was free. However, it is for commuters so I'm not sure how that is going to work on Friday. If you end up in the Docks Shopping centre car park opposite, that would be pay on exit with first 3 hours free.
According to one comment on the internet, the arena car park is full by 10 am on weekdays.
goldfish
31-03-2017, 22:49
Prices for the Docks 76 shopping centre car park -
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According to the website you need to get your parking ticket validated in a shop with a purchase to qualify for the 3 hours free parking plus there is a different rate for match days at Kindarena.
https://www.kindarena.fr/fr/infos-pratiques/acces-et-parkings
I meant the car park near the hotel!
Update on hotel parking, though it says €10 a day on booking.com, when I messaged the hotel to confirm if it need to be pre-booked they said it was now €12 a day.
They didn't say why it had gone up. Perhaps they no longer have the preferential rate.
Elizabeth
02-04-2017, 12:47
Update on hotel parking, though it says €10 a day on booking.com, when I messaged the hotel to confirm if it need to be pre-booked they said it was now €12 a day.
They didn't say why it had gone up. Perhaps they no longer have the preferential rate.
Does the car park need to be pre-booked?
I don't know what the situation is re disabled parking, but if it's free and anyone in the Astrid is planing driving to and fro the arena, and has a spare place I have a disabled parking badge. Only downside is you need to carry moi. I will be bringing it regardless.
Does the car park need to be pre-booked?
The lady at the hotel said she didn't think it was necessary to prebook.
Sallydaisy
03-04-2017, 07:47
Can't believe I'm packed already ...
:shocked:
:GBflag:
Best wishes to everybody going to Rouen! Cheer loudly for me. :GBflag:
Sorry I couldn't be there this time - combination of work commitments and not knowing yet how much I've got to spend on the work on my house.
themass15
03-04-2017, 10:07
Best wishes to everybody going to Rouen! Cheer loudly for me. :GBflag:
Sorry I couldn't be there this time - combination of work commitments and not knowing yet how much I've got to spend on the work on my house.
Are you going to Queens this year?
Have a fabulous time, everyone, and cheer very, very loudly for all the couch potatoes like me!:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
Can't believe I'm packed already ...
:shocked:
:GBflag:
And me Sally .... very unlike me to be this organised! Excitement, that's what it must be! :lol::excited::excited:
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Do we need to dress up for the meal or is jeans and our new T Shirts ok?
goldfish
03-04-2017, 14:21
Well I wasn't planning to dress up as I won't get chance to get back to my accommodation before the meal. Might take a change of t-shirt. The French are pretty informal and as we have our own room, I don't think we'll offend. If anyone prefers to dress up, I shall enjoy seeing them in their finery.
T Shirt and jeans it is. That save the packing:-)
Packed everything including supergran's flag last night :) after having a good chat and a catch up. Really looking forward to the tie now :) though not so much to the travel lol
themass15
03-04-2017, 15:19
Rouen not an easy journey for most people. Feel for those coming on overnight ferries. Hope you all have cabins.
Guerkins2
03-04-2017, 17:10
Rouen not an easy journey for most people. Feel for those coming on overnight ferries. Hope you all have cabins.
Thanks :) I do have a large cabin all to myself! Light winds forecast so I should be just fine
i'm on the overight coach!
themass15
03-04-2017, 17:28
Good luck!
Hope you all have the most fantastic time!!!!
Safe travels to all.
I'll be watching on the TV when I can, but quite a lot going on over the weekend.
:GBflag::GBflag:
Arena info - no bottles bigger than 1l, no lids, no glass
No cameras with detachable lenses over 200mm
No aerosols
You can bring in lidless bottles and outside food.
Food outlets inside sell drinks, snacks, hotdogs, sarnies.
Official merch avail there
7 mins walk from venue dock76 shopping mall with restaurants or it's 15 mins walk to some in town centre.
Further info avail on LTA website https://www.lta.org.uk/major-events/international-events/davis-cup/dc-visitor-info/
Are you going to Queens this year?
Not this year - couldn't do the day I was offered
angiebabez
03-04-2017, 22:03
Have an absolute blast all thats going! I suppose most of you will be heading over on thursday. Safe travels & fly that AMFF flag loud & proud :cheer: :yahoo: sofa supporters will be looking out for it :sofa: :thumbup: :bravo: :GBflag:
Have an absolute blast all thats going! I suppose most of you will be heading over on thursday. Safe travels & fly that AMFF flag loud & proud :cheer: :yahoo: sofa supporters will be looking out for it :sofa: :thumbup: :bravo: :GBflag:
-and hoping the French croak?
Perhaps we needed a cardboard Angiebabez?
Lynne and I aren't packed yet but all the Tees-Sweaters-Mugs and goodies are.
I managed to get my two day job finished in one day today so got plenty of time
and quite relaxed really. I'm quite looking forward to the drive, as I love my J_A_G.
;)
supergran
04-04-2017, 11:49
Unless supergramps is out of hospital by Friday I am going to be visiting during play. If he is still in over the weekend I will be a bit miffed as could have been in Rouen! His timing as ever is impeccable.:grrr::sad::crying:
I would have been leaving for Rouen tomorrow afternoon.
Malarkey99
04-04-2017, 12:52
Stell, still loads of cat 2 tickets for each day available.
I'm not leaving until Friday (Edinburgh - Stansted - Deauville) so will be following Friday's matches on my phone.
Have not fessed up to hubby yet that the only beer the Kindarena appears to sell is non alcoholic (bleeuurrgggh!) He will not be impressed!!! Hatching a folding plastic bottle plan hehehe.... :cheers:
I would have been leaving for Rouen tomorrow afternoon.
There are still catagory 2 tickets available on french Ticketmaster for all 3 days #nevertoolate
I also know of people selling LTA tickets cheaper after getting stuck with them. Not forumers but elsewhere
No alcohol inside the arena?! :surprised: :rolleyes: :shelebrate: ... I'm with your hubby, I'm not impressed either :grrr: ;)
Back to the dress code for meal. I'll be in jeans and a top, a different one to what I'll be wearing at the tennis though assuming there will be time to shower and change which there should be. Really looking forward to our big group get together.
Rouen sounds lovely,definitely wishing I was going now! I will miss Fri afternoon as at the hospital (volunteer) but will be glued to the coverage Sat and Sun, looking to re-kindle my interest in tennis which has died somewhat of late - all Andy's fault! To those who are going - shout out and enjoy! - and best of luck to the team; may be tight but fingers crossed we'll get through and can look forward to a home tie. x
I hadn't read about the no alcohol. Only saw it said hot and cold drinks. Guess prematch drinks then lol with all my jumping up and down it wouldn't be fair to anyone sat next to me at the meal if I didn't change my top lol :)
Rosalind
04-04-2017, 14:51
does anyone have any ideas how to get around the infuriating "no bottle tops"? My badly needed water will no doubt spill in a bottle with no top! Do they really think we are going to be throwing them at the players! Do you think taking in a sports water bottle would be an option?
I also have a bicycle horn which I take in. Do you think this will be banned? any advice gratefully received.
As air horns are banned I wouldn't take the bicycle horn as they would probably confiscate it in the confusion. I know it is different but if you wanted to avoid having it taken I'd leave it. As for bottle tops. Take one with you, discreetly. I got used to having to hide tissues on my person for the Serbian tie lol
Rosalind
04-04-2017, 15:01
As air horns are banned I wouldn't take the bicycle horn as they would probably confiscate it in the confusion. I know it is different but if you wanted to avoid having it taken I'd leave it. As for bottle tops. Take one with you, discreetly. I got used to having to hide tissues on my person for the Serbian tie lol
Thank you Jerry - yes I thought the same re the bicycle horn but it's always nice to have back-up to my thoughts.
Advanced warning might not be able to go now. Waiting to go up to A and E to get sewn up. Managed to slice my wrist open on jar. More when I know more later. Grrrrr
exislander
04-04-2017, 15:41
does anyone have any ideas how to get around the infuriating "no bottle tops"? My badly needed water will no doubt spill in a bottle with no top!
Serbia didn't even allow bottles and the containers were open to spilling or filling up with rain! You had to conceal items at the bottom of a bag there so in this case I will just have a top separate from a small bottle until through security.
exislander
04-04-2017, 15:43
Advanced warning might not be able to go now. Waiting to go up to A and E to get sewn up. Managed to slice my wrist open on jar. More when I know more later. Grrrrr
Oh noooooo! Hope you are ok.
Advanced warning might not be able to go now. Waiting to go up to A and E to get sewn up. Managed to slice my wrist open on jar. More when I know more later. Grrrrr
Yikes. Hope you don't have to wait to long to get it sorted and that you are ok
Advanced warning might not be able to go now. Waiting to go up to A and E to get sewn up. Managed to slice my wrist open on jar. More when I know more later. Grrrrr
Oh Teresa! That is such bad luck. I'm sure when they stitch and dress it well, it should be ok to travel. You must come now! We need you and would miss you. Bring a plastic bag to keep it dry in the shower! Keep us updated. :)
Advanced warning might not be able to go now. Waiting to go up to A and E to get sewn up. Managed to slice my wrist open on jar. More when I know more later. Grrrrr
Oh Teresa how the hell you managed that? Hope it's not that bad?
Ask them for more dressings, tape etc, and bring a couple of tight laggy bands to seal the plastic bag when showering.
There's enough of us to help. You gotta come now.
:grouphug::flowers:
Advanced warning might not be able to go now. Waiting to go up to A and E to get sewn up. Managed to slice my wrist open on jar. More when I know more later. Grrrrr
Oh no Teresa - poor you.
Hope you get it fixed and are allowed to travel.
:flowers:
WimbledonWestie
04-04-2017, 17:09
Could a bottle top be wrapped in a crumpled hanky? Hope you make it Theresa!
Oh No Theresa! how did you manage that?! hope you can still come!
themass15
04-04-2017, 17:20
Teresa, do hope you are able to go.
Oh No Theresa! how did you manage that?! hope you can still come!
Just had a thought, Teresa if you are trying to fabricate a collapsible drinks smuggler for the Kindarena.
A jam jar is not a good starting point.;)
Seriously though Lynne and I sincerely hope you're OK
Rosalind
04-04-2017, 17:35
Teresa, hope you are feeling better. how awful to do this now. best wishes to you.
Still in A and E waiting to be sewn up. Still hoping to come. Might need my dinner cutting up. More soon.
goldfish
04-04-2017, 18:01
Stay positive. We need your support. Hope you get seen and sewn soon.
Hope you get stitched up and are ok to come. We need you as every voice will help our boys on!, good luck!
Advanced warning might not be able to go now. Waiting to go up to A and E to get sewn up. Managed to slice my wrist open on jar. More when I know more later. Grrrrr
Oh Teresa!!!!!!!
Here's a question
Anyone returning Monday evening (or even late afternoon) - I've got most of a day to kill on Monday as my Eurostar is not until 7pmish (French time), so was going to do a bit of sightseeing (so long as I don't get lost lol) anyone else up for it? Paris or Rouen either really
Got to return tomorrow to have the thing repaired under general an anasthetic. Given my rheumatoid and it's my stick hand. Not going to make it. More when I get home:(
themass15
04-04-2017, 20:38
So sorry to hear that Teresa. Wish you well very very soon.
Keeptheheid
04-04-2017, 20:47
For all of you going to France, safe journey and fly the flag. Come on GB����
Sallydaisy
04-04-2017, 20:49
Weather forecast for Rouen
High daytime/low night
Thu 12/5
Fri 13/7
Sat 15/7
Sun 20/9
Mon 16/7
Light breezes ... it's going to be warm!
Got to return tomorrow to have the thing repaired under general an anasthetic. Given my rheumatoid and it's my stick hand. Not going to make it. More when I get home:(
:crying: Aw Teresa, I am SO sorry. I was really looking forward to catching up with you. It clearly is a really nasty injury and you are probably feeling quite washed up now. I wish you all the best and a very speedy recovery. You must spoil yourself now. Main thing for you now is to get well as soon as possible.
Oh Teresa, how awful. What a shame if you have to miss the trip. Hope the surgery goes well and that you feel better soon.
Weather forecast for Rouen
High daytime/low night
Thu 12/5
Fri 13/7
Sat 15/7
Sun 20/9
Mon 16/7
Light breezes ... it's going to be warm!
And even better...it is going to be DRY!!! :shades:
Safe travels tomorrow Sally. See you Thurs evening.:GBflag:
Home now. Have to turn up at 08:00 tomorrow to be done. The real problem is if I can't grip my stick properly I am not safe on my feet. A general anaesthetic always knocks me out. It's just not sensible. Can I contact folks about my t shirts and things. If I pay postage can I still have them?
Basically I was cleaning a glass jar and it shattered slicing at least one tendon in the process. One of those freak accidents. However given I could have caught my main artery and killed myself in the process there is much to be thankful for.
Sorry folks. Have a great time.
Home now. Have to turn up at 08:00 tomorrow to be done. The real problem is if I can't grip my stick properly I am not safe on my feet. A general anaesthetic always knocks me out. It's just not sensible. Can I contact folks about mt t shirts and things. If I pay postage can I still have them?
So sorry Teresa, this is just awful. I hope all goes well tomorrow and that you recover quickly. You will be missed. Do you live near any other forum members? Maybe they could deliver
So sorry Teresa, this is just awful. I hope all goes well tomorrow and that you recover quickly. You will be missed. Do you live near any other forum members? Maybe they could deliver
I live in deepest Norfolk. However do have a friend in North London who could receive if need be.
Sorry to hear you can't be there, Teresa :sad:
Oh Teresa when I read how you did that it really made my toes curl. It's quite horrible. You poor thing. I would be happy to collect your items and post to you if that's any good? Gillian lives in Bury St Edmunds but I don't think that's any use? You deserve them after all you've been through. All the best tomorrow. Will be thinking about you. X
Is it a day procedure tomorrow?
Oh Teresa when I read how you did that it really made my toes curl. It's quite horrible. You poor thing. I would be happy to collect your items and post to you if that's any good? Gillian lives in Bury St Edmunds but I don't think that's any use? You deserve them after all you've been through. All the best tomorrow. Will be thinking about you. X
Is it a day procedure tomorrow?
It is meant to be, but they have 11 on the list. I am fully expecting to end up staying in. I have cancelled the hotel. There was an outside chance, but dressing myself is awkward enough given my joints, and I am so reliant on my walking stick. I use my arms to compensate for my hips, hauling myself on and off trains will be a non starter. Everything takes twice as long one handed.
Bury sounds good. In a few weeks. I could nip over at a time convenient to Gillian. There is no rush.
Jagmad - can I settle up by PayPal?
Thanks for all the good wishes. However given what's happening in Syria today it's trivial.
goldfish
04-04-2017, 23:42
Really sorry you can't join us Teresa. Hope you don't have to hang about too long tomorrow and that the surgery goes well. We'll all be thinking of you.
Jagmad - can I settle up by PayPal?
Thanks for all the good wishes. However given what's happening in Syria today it's trivial.
Pm sent we'll sort it don't worry.
Just off to the hospital wearing my incapacitated person tracksuit. Not a pretty sight....!!! This morning socks 1, Teresa 0.
Desperately sorry not to be coming, but it just wouldn't work. Will be cheering you on the TV. Have a great time.
Guerkins2
05-04-2017, 06:34
Hope it all goes well, Teresa. Really sorry you are not joining us :sad::flowers:
themass15
05-04-2017, 06:42
Very best wishes Teresa. We will be thinking of you.
Sallydaisy
05-04-2017, 06:54
So sorry to hear your news Teresa!
:flowers:
I'm away to Rouen - see you all there!
Rosalind
05-04-2017, 07:22
Very sorry to hear this too. I will have to meet you at AM Live if not before. Get well very soon.
Thinking of you today Teresa - hope the op goes according to plan and that you make a good recovery. So sorry you won't be able to get to Rouen.
Tennisfan
05-04-2017, 08:05
:stretcher: Hope all goes well for you today. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
tinawatt
05-04-2017, 08:47
Sorry you're not making it Theresa.
That's me arrived at CDG. Just got bag. Paris here I come
Still waiting. Going to do it under a nerve block. Very busy so no guarantee it will be done today. Very wearisome.
JAMES4578
05-04-2017, 09:19
So sorry to hear Teresa,hope the surgery does take place today and wishing you a relatively quick recovery.
themass15
05-04-2017, 09:28
Fingers crossed for you it does Teresa.
jackie55
05-04-2017, 09:37
So sorry to hear your news, hope all goes well with your op and you have a speedy recovery, take care:flowers:
Fingers crossed that it is sorted today do you can begin to recover xx
WimbledonWestie
05-04-2017, 09:48
Fingers crossed you get seen today, gutting for you that you can't now get to Rouen but welcome to our armchair army. Rest up tomorrow , you will still be needed Friday, Saturday, Sunday!
Oh Teresa, I am so sorry to hear your news and you appear to have accepted your fate with such good grace .... I would be stamping my feet and crying like a spoilt child! Wishing you a speedy recovery xx
Tagged and taxiing. Optimistic that might be cleared for take off shortly.
I am really disappointed, but there just has to be perspective. 100 plus people died in horrendous gas attacks yesterday in Syria. It could also have been much worse. This should heal and I should get the majority, if not all of hand function back. Mind you much as like Dan and Kyle it would be harder to take if I was missing AM. Plus if it had happened before the Belgium final, I would be throwing a spectacular tantrum.
Please note there is absolutely no truth in the rumour that this accident is linked to me being despondent over the resurgence of Feddykins.........!!!!
Thanks for all the good wishes:-)
You're tight of course, there does have to be perspective and I should have that in bucket loads doing the job I do ... but it's still a huge disappointment for you. I hope the surgery and recovery go well and that you get all the use back in your hand.
You're tight of course, there does have to be perspective and I should have that in bucket loads doing the job I do ... but it's still a huge disappointment for you. I hope the surgery and recovery go well and that you get all the use back in your hand.
Caro!!! really after all Teresa has been through, is there any reason to cast aspersions as to her willingness to part with money?
;);):laugh:
Tagged and taxiing. Optimistic that might be cleared for take off shortly.
I am really disappointed, but there just has to be perspective. 100 plus people died in horrendous gas attacks yesterday in Syria. It could also have been much worse. This should heal and I should get the majority, if not all of hand function back. Mind you much as like Dan and Kyle it would be harder to take if I was missing AM. Plus if it had happened before the Belgium final, I would be throwing a spectacular tantrum.
Please note there is absolutely no truth in the rumour that this accident is linked to me being despondent over the resurgence of Feddykins.........!!!!
Thanks for all the good wishes:-)
Well done you for being so philosophical. Hope you have your feet up and are in good voice by Friday - perhaps with a nice little glass of something by your side to dull the pain!
Caro!!! really after all Teresa has been through, is there any reason to cast aspersions as to her willingness to part with money?
;);):laugh:
Of course, there is another interpretation of 'tight'!:wino:
Of course, there is another interpretation of 'tight'!:wino:
Ahhh so that's what you meant by "perhaps with a nice little glass of something by your side to dull the pain!"???
So by little you meant XXL?
Is there anything worse than a lush with a lock on their money?
I wouldn't stand for it Teresa, I'd have to sit tight, perhaps with a nice little glass of something by your side to dull the pain!
:grrr: Darn now look what you made me do.
;)
RosieBear
05-04-2017, 11:38
Teresa, really sorry about your horrible luck. Get better soon :flowers: It's disappointing not to be able to go, especially as a result of such unfortunate events, but you're so right - although not high on people's list of fears, household accidents are an ever-present danger, so absolutely right to count your blessings it wasn't worse.:phew: :)
Everyone going to Rouen - wishing you safe and smooth travels. Bon voyage mes amis! Enjoy flying the flag and cheering our lads on to the WIN! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
Never mind the alcohol, I would kill for a pint of water. Had nothing since 11 o'clock yesterday.
Never mind the alcohol, I would kill for a pint of water. Had nothing since 11 o'clock yesterday.
Sorry I can't help you with that but:
Your bag of goodies is just going in the Jag including a freshly washed red 77 T-shirt.
For you to look forward to.
:flowers::hug::cuppa:
I'm off now to take my packing very seriously! Getting excited! I wish all my fellow travellers a very safe journey tomorrow and so excited about meeting up! All being well and excluding possible delays, should be in Rouen 8.30-9pm. Go Dan, Kyle, Jamie and Dom!!!! We need a win so that Teresa and others will get the chance of attending a SF in September!!! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
Ok folks, with all of the recent terror and security incidents, security will be heightened at the DC. For those of us at the wtf in Nov 2015 it will be no surprise. This means there may be ID spot checks to confirm that you are not a security risk. It is up to the venue to enforce this. So it may or may not happen.
So my advice would be to bring photo ID incase they do follow through with enhanced security. For those who don't want to carry their passport in everyday just in case, then you could take a drivers licence. There is no cause for concern and like I said the venue might not even carry out these security checks. So it is up to you.
JAMES4578
05-04-2017, 16:00
Hope all those going to Rouen over the next few days have a safe journey and a great time hopefully fanatically supporting the team to a win! A September tie would most likely be on home ground. Those of us unable to go for various reasons will certainly support the team from afar even if not quite the same!
themass15
05-04-2017, 16:08
Ok folks, with all of the recent terror and security incidents, security will be heightened at the DC. For those of us at the wtf in Nov 2015 it will be no surprise. This means there may be ID spot checks to confirm that you are not a security risk. It is up to the venue to enforce this. So it may or may not happen.
So my advice would be to bring photo ID incase they do follow through with enhanced security. For those who don't want to carry their passport in everyday just in case, then you could take a drivers licence. There is no cause for concern and like I said the venue might not even carry out these security checks. So it is up to you.
Hi Jerry, surely we would only need to show our Passports if we had bought tickets through the LTA or Ticketmaster. You do have to show ID at Roland Garros but that is because the tickets have your name on them.
as I stated it is not related to tickets. It is increased security measures. It may or may not happen. I can only relay the LTA stance. The advice from them is for all fans, coaches and players to have ID in case of security spot checks.
So the LTA advise all to carry it due to increased checks due to recent events and the high profile nature of the DC. Regardless of who you are what ticket you have, as it is unrelated to tickets. You can follow the advice or not it's up to you.. I am going to take ID in case these checks do happen. Then if they don't at least I'm covered.
Rosalind
05-04-2017, 16:33
Hi Jerry, surely we would only need to show our Passports if we had bought tickets through the LTA or Ticketmaster. You do have to show ID at Roland Garros but that is because the tickets have your name on them.
In some European countries it's the law to carry photo id. Don't know about France but I'd rather not be carted off to the police station, so if they say it, I'd do it!
Packing done....I think! Can't get rid of that persistent 'I've forgotten something' feeling!! :eek:
themass15
05-04-2017, 17:05
In some European countries it's the law to carry photo id. Don't know about France but I'd rather not be carted off to the police station, so if they say it, I'd do it!
You have travelled a lot more than me. I know in Italy you have to carry your passport when you hire a car.
I always have my passport with me when abroad.
roytennisfan
05-04-2017, 17:21
Oh Teresa, hope you are ok, what a terrible thing to happen, hope for another update soon
I always have my passport with me when abroad.
Me too.
Although I'm not so organised in other ways. Have been working right up to the last minute, just taken Rex to kennels, then spent half an hour searching for my EHIC as it didn't appear to be in my wallet where it usually is. Have searched all my drawers and my place now looks like it's been burgled. Then I found it was in my wallet all the time, hidden behind my Senior Railcard! (I think the word 'Senior' might have something to do with it :shamed:). And I've been trying to print off a map of Rouen and how to get there but my printer is out of ink! I've no time to go and get an ink cartridge as I'm off to Lent Group shortly, so I'll have to hope that I've committed the map to memory! And I haven't even started packing yet . . . and will be leaving the house at about 6.30am:eek: Also I've just washed a whole machine load of clothes that I need to pack! Hope I can get them dry!
I'm packed - travelling "light" just a backpack LOL
roytennisfan
05-04-2017, 17:55
Do these look like official t-shirts?
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They have done me. Nick on the median nerve, which should heal. The tendon I severed is the vestigial one they borrow for tendon transplants, so they didn't bother repairing it. Keeping me in overnight because the arm is completely numb, an will be for many hours yet. Imagine what your mouth is like after the dentist only on a whole arm scale. Going to be one handed for weeks if not months. Never mind D.C. Hope I can use my hand for Orkney in June....!!!
The cat is going to kill me when I get home...!!!
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