PP: Porthsmouth 27 Jan

[Sarahrs]

Welcome to the first Photo and Pub.

So the basic plan is head to Portsmouth which has lots of interesting things to photograph including the historic dock yards, a castle, and a beach. So lots to keep everyone snap happy even with the variable weather.

The proposed timings are:
9:34 train from east croydon to Portsmouth due to arrive 11:17. Journey time 1 hr 43.

Be in pub for about 4:15pm before heading to the train.

Going back it looks slightly quicker going via East Croydon

So head back on 17:24 train from Portsmouth and Southsea to Clapham Junction
19:13 train from Clapham junction to East Croydon for 19:22.

For those keen for a sunset, it is due at 16:47pm.

If the sunset is super and people want to stay a bit longer there is a direct train from Portsmouth and southsea to East Croydon at 17:59 and due back at EC by 20:04. Yes, there is a route going via Clapham Junction which leaves Portsmouth and Southsea at 17:50, change at Guildford and then change at CJ arrive back 19:52.

An off-peak day return is £29.80. The cost can be reduced by various travel cards including network rail, friends and two together tickets.
The Historic Dockyard all attraction ticket is £28 if booked on-line ohterwise it is £18 to vist the boat of your choice including the Mary Rose. For more infomation see: http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and-offers. you can get disounted entry with the Art Fund card and keep an eye out for Groupon deals.

[Iggy]

Thanks for organising.
I have a birthday party to attend.
So can't go.
Iggy

[Paul Heester]

Thanks for all the info Sarah. Im interested in coming along but would probably prefer the 0834 train to give more daylight whilst there. I also have a Gold Card which gives 1/3 off for upto 4 adults if this helps other members.

[Compsec]

HI Sarah, Thanks for organising, I intend to come on this. 09:34 train is good. Or (having read Mr Heester' post) the 08:34 is ok too. Let me know.

Cheers

Chris

[Compsec]

Hi Guys, my apologies, doesn't look like I will be able to join you in Portsmouth after all. Have a great time

Chris

[Paul Heester]

Sorry to hear that Sarah. However, Im still happy to head down there for those that want to join me.

Chris/Others - I will be at East Croydon at 8:15 to catch the 8:34. I will also be purchasing the Historic Dockyard all attraction ticket as well. Its valid for a year so will no doubt return at some point.

[Mike Farley]

Sorry to hear that Sarah.

I believe that it was Chris who stated that he could not go.

[Paul Heester]

Sorry to hear that Sarah.

I believe that it was Chris who stated that he could not go.

Oops a complete mis-read, thanks Mike.

Sarah - can you make the 0834 train?

[Sarahrs]

Hi Paul,

Yes I can do the 8:30 odd train.

For everyone else who fancies going by Car could you drop a message on the board?

Thanks
Sarah

[Paul Heester]

OK will be a station around 08:15 for those wanting to join us.