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Edit: the new thread can be found here: http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=49211

We are holding a series of Fares Workshops, anyone who has a particular interest in fares, ticketing & routeing is welcome to apply. Spaces are limited, and you can apply by sending me a PM.

We have 3 places available at our next workshop, which will be held in Sheffield next week. The next London workshop is already fully booked but we are taking applications for the Summer.

Our first workshop took place earlier this week and was considered a success by those who atended, it was nice to meet new people and I think everyone thought it was good!

"It was a very informative and insightful session, where the methodology of finding cheaper deals is discussed and a brilliant way to meet people who share the same interests as myself" - bb21

"The fares workshops were really useful, and definitely showed me some neat tips with regards to routeing, split ticketing, and also I now know how to use the routeing guide properly! It's very informal, you get to put some names to faces (especially if you stay around for the meal afterwards), and I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in our very complex fares system!" - MikeW

"Interesting and an eye opener, and very friendly" - junglejames
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Please note that the fares workshop in Sheffield this Wednesday is now full, and the fares workshop in London on 8 May is also full.

However we do have places available at fares workshops in Manchester, Sheffield and London this Summer, so if you are interested please send me a PM. Thanks.
 
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We also have fares workshops planned on these dates:

LEICESTER

Fri 3 June or Sat 4 July - to be decided - 1 place still available.

LONDON

Sat 25 June - Full

Sat 9 July - Software development special. Can accommodate 1 additional person who is interested in developing software and with a knowledge of programming & systems, e.g. if anyone is working on software to calculate permitted routes, ticket splitting etc. PM me if interested.

Sat 23 July - Either will be a normal fares workshop or might be an Oyster special. Not sure yet. PM me if interested

Date TBC - More London ones planned. PM me if interested.

SHEFFIELD

Date TBA - One or two Sheffield ones planned. PM me if interested

MANCHESTER

Date TBC - One planned for Manchester. PM me if interested
 
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Sorry to bump this again, but we now have a fares workshop set for LEICESTER (courtesy of bb21) the date will either be Friday 3 June or Saturday 4 June (to be confirmed), if interested please send me a PM.

Plus we'll be deciding soon on dates for addtional workshops in Sheffield, Manchester and London. Again please PM me if interested.
 

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Should this not be in the meet up forum?
Not really, because we are not advertising the venue and allowing anyone to turn up, there are several reasons for this.

Also it's highly specific to the Fares, Tickets & Routeing section, and many people who are interested in fares may not visit the Forum Meets section as they may not particularly be looking to attend 'meets' as such, but may make an exception for this.

It's not like any other 'meet'.
 

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Yorkie - please confirm that I still have a place reserved at the LEI one but although extremely likely I can not confirm yet?

Thanks

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Am I still down for a provisional place on the Sheff/Manchester one in June/July - I think I filled a Doodle out in a PM...
 

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Am I still down for a provisional place on the Sheff/Manchester one in June/July - I think I filled a Doodle out in a PM...
Yes, I need Max to decide on a date for Sheffield :)

Regarding Manchester, we do need a venue, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

(Uni venues can be good, don't suppose anyone is at Uni in Manchester?)
 

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Actually speaking of Sheffield did I say I was interested in that one? Because I am if I didn't.
 

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Do we have any more news for London in late June at all please? I know I keep asking, but still...

By the way, I'd be happy to host one in Southend in July if people are interested.
 

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Do we have any more news for London in late June at all please? I know I keep asking, but still...

By the way, I'd be happy to host one in Southend in July if people are interested.
The date chosen is 25 June, I sent a PM to all those aiming to attend (158757, aleksander, Ivo, sonic2009, SS4) on 6 May. I also sent another PM 4 days ago mentioning that 1030 would be a good time to arrive in London for that workshop. Any further queries send me a PM but I will let you know in the unlikely event that anything changes, no need to keep asking ;):)
 

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Im sorry i keep missing these but Ive so much on over summer and autumn now its looking like next year for me..

Sorry.. But i would like to come soon
 
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