Hi all,

Seeing as the weather should be getting better, I was thinking we could get together for a picnic!

I'm thinking that not everyone can make Pubscouts or MAD, so I thought this could be a good way to get everyone together for a day/afternoon.

The location I'm thinking off is King George playing fields, just down the road from Thriftwood, and was thinking June time, in-between Pubscouts and MAD.

There would be no cost, just bring what you are going eat/drink, plus any footballs, frisbees, water guns, risers etc.

What do people think, let me know and if enough people are up for it, I'll set a date!

Love Trou

Great idea trou I am deff up for this i will tell the rest of oblivion

Sounds good!!

this sounds like it could be so much fun!!! i would like it, it should be a nice way to relax! and a good time to catch up!

Picnic Rugs! Like a bowse!

Pick a date and I'll be there! (...work depending)

Why do you think of really good things to do when I leave the county?!

It's a really good idea though! I'd go

Hi All,

RE: Dates

Pubscouts - Fri 5th June to Sunday 7th
Mad 09 - Fri June 26th - Sun 28th

So realistically the dates on offer are weekends Fr 12, Sa 13*, Su 14 and Fr 19, Sa 20, Su 21*

*= NB: Sat 13th is Beaver Fun Day which Network have been asked to attend/help out at, Sun 21st is Father's Day.

ooooooooooooooo i wanna come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think you should all come to picnic in plymouth!!! o the beach.. have fun guys and see you at MAD or sunrun if anyone is going from this end!
xxx

Ok, good points with the dates, I knew fathers day was there, but I didn't know about the beaver day.

So is everyone happy with the following:

What: Network Picnic
Date: Saturday 20th June
Location: King George Playing Fields, Brentwood - I will see if I can find a postcode for it.
Time: From 11am - If that is too early, let me know, just thinking of making the most of the day.

Bring you own food, drink, footballs, games etc

Not sure what to do if the weather is bad, anyone got a house near by? Pip, you did say you're out of the County right?

How does that sound?

Trou x

Yes...Lucky for you

I think you should all come to Portsmouth and visit me and then you can go to Plym and see Gnome! Network road trip!

and I've reposted the important information for you all so it doesn't get lost in my retaliation! (feeble but still worth it)

What: Network Picnic
Date: Saturday 20th June
Location: King George Playing Fields, Brentwood - I will see if I can find a postcode for it.
Time: From 11am - If that is too early, let me know, just thinking of making the most of the day.

pippin.... dont worry about them... ill come visit you and were recreate the pippin and gnomie show and haveour own network picnic... the plym-mouth picnic... for those in plymouth and portsmouth only!!!

Portsmouth is near Southampton which is where I would normally so can you extend your picnic?!

I would, but I'm now moving elsewhere should be going to Hastings hopefully if I pass this course and they let me in! I haven't been this happy since before I left!!!

haha we should have a cyber picnic... all sit on forums whilst eating sanwhiches wherever we are in the world lol
xxx

OK Guys,

There has been an issue with the date I picked! Stuart has sent me the following:
'Network have been asked if they would mind helping out at the County Commissioners BBQ, which takes place that day.'

So I'm now thinking the picnic will be on Sunday 14th of June.

What: Network Picnic
Date: Sunday 14th June
Location: King George Playing Fields, Brentwood - I will see if I can find a postcode for it.
Time: From 11am - If that is too early, let me know, just thinking of making the most of the day.

Everyone cool with that?

Trou

That should be ok!

xx

Winner of an idea dude! hopefulyl be able to pop down for a couple of hours.

So should see you then!

P-bear
x

Works with me. Cyber picnic is really sad, I think re-creating a Gnome is a better idea but we'll place it in a glass bell, vacuum the air out and enjoy the silence!

well silver bullet are all up for comming to picnic!! all excited and looking forward to it!

That's good to hear, I'm just hoping that the summer weather has kicked in by then

Trou

lol yea all fingers crossed for nice hot sunny day!!

WOOOP! Only 2 sleeps to go!

haha at that luke lol.... as a speech and language therapist in the making.... i can safely say talking is part of my job... IM ALLOWED
sad times for you lol

Ok, I know I'm tempting fate with the following sentence, but the weather looks ok, so the picnic is still on!

I know that is jinxing it and is up there with, ‘Lets split up and hide in the abandoned theme park’ and ‘This will be the best Christmas Walford has ever had’ But it looks like there will be a bit of rain Saturday night, but Sunday will be dry and should be warm, so grounds sheets at the ready!

I really hope you can make it.

Trou

and umbrellas just incase,
dont see why rain should stop it!
controversial question: are we wearing scarves and essex t-s?

I found my groundsheet, going to have my Polo on but each to their own I guess. I've had a txt sent around Syn~ Southend too.

Not controversial at all This started off as an idea for a gathering of Networkers and to have a bit of a laugh, so I wasn't intending this to be an event, therefore I didn't even think about uniform. I would say don't worry about scarves, but maybe wear something network related? I tend to wear my hoodie for most occasions anyway so it will be in the car!

If this all goes well maybe we can think about Picnic 2010?

LOOKS GORGEOUS OUT! WOOPY DOOPY WOOP!

This went really really well. Nice to see everyone who came to it. Trou got some vid and Bianca did the stills. Thanks to Trou for coming up with it in the first place!

See you lot at MAD!

No worries, it seemed like a cool thing to do. Thanks for coming people!

Ohhh, Silver Bullet, we saw you in the car park, but you dissapeared! We didn't have mob numbers for you! Did you stay?

aaww no yea we was there we looked around but didnt seem to see n e one! we was there still but at alone im really anoyed we didnt find u we walked round that damn park about 10 times n jst gave up

We were just along from the main car park on the left, by the swings! Thats a shame, were there many of you?

i cant belive we missed u all i feel such a idiot this is all i have gone on about the last couple weeks it was a lovly day bet u all had a great time and we was there but not with u, was glad to actuly getin to an event now we an official unit and messed that up!!

we must have walked past you a few times was there many? we had 5

Bring on the next picnic, but may have to have something which makes us stand out so all networkers can find us!

Maybe an Essex Network Banner??

This was mentioned, along with several other ideas ranging from a Network tent/wind shelter to a Essex Network Batman style light in the clouds!

Next time, if people want a next time , I might look to borrow one of the banners if thats ok?

Yeah no problem, the banners are there to be used. Just let your friendly Media Network know.

Yo Dudes,

Where's the photos from the picnic?