The Next Grove Reunion
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Category: The Grove Social Club
Forum Name: Grove Reunions
Forum Description: Details of forthcoming Grove Reunions
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Topic: The Next Grove Reunion
Posted By: crusty
Subject: The Next Grove Reunion
Date Posted: 22-December-2013 at 22:51
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Cecil and myself have been discussing the possibility of another reunion between now and the 50th Anniversary 2017, and we feel that while the demand isn't anywhere close to the "Old Shieling days", there is still enough of an attendance to put on another reunion between now and then. We're also thinking about scheduling it on a normal Saturday night (non-bank holiday weekend). In order for this next reunion to work on a financial level, our advertising will be reduced and we'll be relying on the power of word of mouth and the internet. We will also be using a smaller venue, something more suitable to accommodate the kinds of numbers present at the last two reunions. Is there a particular time of year that would be preferential? ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
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Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 23-December-2013 at 09:05
Anytime really  ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 23-December-2013 at 11:47
I agree with Joey in that anytime suits really but if I had to choose, I would suggest some time during the summer.  ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 23-December-2013 at 14:05
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In the summer time when the weather is high You can stretch right up and touch the sky When the weather's fine You got women, you got women on your mind Have a drink, have a drive Go out and see what you can find  ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Sister1
Date Posted: 23-December-2013 at 16:17
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Thanks Andy.
I would say October (not bank holiday as you say). This would avoid summer holidays and rush prior to xmas.
Brian. ------------- Keep it Local, Keep it Near! |
Posted By: jenimcc
Date Posted: 10-June-2014 at 21:43
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I know I'm coming late to this, but how about either the last weekend in August or last weekend in September. Bring us back to our school days! J
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Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 10-June-2014 at 22:09
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Welcome Jenincc. There is just one Grove reunion now. It's on the October bank holiday weekend. Sure we'd love one every Saturday night during the summer but alas not possible. Pat ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 11-June-2014 at 16:22
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Welcome Jenimcc. @Pat - I think Jenimcc was referring to Andy's post at the top of the thread, asking for suggestions as to when to hold the reunion. Although, more than likely it's gonna be October I agree, given that we havent heard anything about one earlier than that. There is deffo going to be one this year I assume!? ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 11-June-2014 at 18:22
I dont think there will be a reunion this year  ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 12-June-2014 at 13:15
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Why do you say that Seán? Did you hear something? I'm working on the assumption that there will be one in October unless Andy says there won't be. I bump into Cecil from time to time on the train and I'll ask him when I see him. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 15-June-2014 at 15:48
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well Mel,he did say the next reunion would be the 50th anniversary,which is 2017...plus the numbers attending the reunions have been down... ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 16-June-2014 at 10:16
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Sean, Andy posted this >>>>>> "Cecil and myself have been discussing the possibility of another reunion between now and the 50th Anniversary 2017" in his message at the top of this thread. Admittedly, this doesnt mean that there will be one this year but fingers crossed. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: monarch
Date Posted: 16-June-2014 at 15:14
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It's not really fair on Andy to come all that way for a reunion . Maybe someone else should take up the baton and run with it ....... eh Peter(Black Russian) . ------------- There is a crack in everything ...... that's how the light gets in |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 17-June-2014 at 10:32
Frank, 100% agree. I always just assumed that Andy was back in Ireland in and around October B/H weekend for the last couple of reunions. Certainly, I dont think anyone would want Andy to have to come over to Ireland just so we could get a reunion sorted. Entirely up to him and Cecil of course when they have the nights. We all enjoy them, wherever and whenever they are. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
monarch wrote:Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 19-June-2014 at 16:14
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next year would be better,as we would only have to wait 2 years for the 50th,instead of 3...but I agree with Frank,and whenever suits Andy and Cecil is cool ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 22-June-2014 at 20:24
Hoping we have one in October, as usual  ------------- GG |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 23-June-2014 at 21:20
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Me too..... ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 25-June-2014 at 13:38
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Here,s hoping ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 27-June-2014 at 17:37
Thanks for the vote of confidence, why fix something thats not broken, but the whole Grove reunion gig is Andy's and Andy alone as much as I'd love to put my hand at standing at the top of the room playing music's for you all and get the experience too .I think Andy loves doing the reunions as much as we enjoy going to them and wouldn't travel over if he didn't and he knows there is no pressure or we expect him to put one on each year. I think a reunion at the end of September is a good option. 1. Every home from Holiday 2. Kids are back in school 3. Pay day is the end of the month for a lot of people 4. No bank holiday... 5. Because we want one. Peter ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 11-July-2014 at 22:27
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I bumped into Cecil in the ILAC centre around lunchtime this afternoon. I asked him if there would be a reunion this year and also that a few people had been asking about it on here. He initially joked that there wouldnt be any more as he was getting too old......then he said that he hadn't been speaking to Andy but he DID say, as he was leaving, something like "there should be".......cant remember his exact words but something like that (I think)..... Don't hang me if there isnt one now... ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 12-July-2014 at 01:15
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Thanks Mel. I'm going to call him next week and try and meet him and get an answer. As you said before Andy's agenda may be too busy and costs etc......must have an impact on whether it's worth it depending on the numbers that turn up. I don't know what the bottom line is after a Grove reunion, but we don't want Andy/Cecil to be out of pocket. Pat ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 12-July-2014 at 13:19
Well said Pat. I know that we all want more reunions as and when we can have them but in the end it's up to Andy and Cecil if and when they happen. Re the bit I highlighted from your post - as I mentioned to you last night via PM, I'm full sure all of us would pay more for the price of a ticket if it meant that the reunions continue. Certainly don't want to see either of the lads being out of pocket and, being honest, I'd feel better about the nights overall if I knew the lads were making a nice profit.
 ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 18-July-2014 at 10:51
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maybe another venue might be considered,as we have not been able to fill Clontarf Castle the last couple of reunions,and I imagine the room in the Castle is quiet expensive to hire... ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 19-July-2014 at 17:53
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One of the girls in work - Martina Beck (an ex Grover) told me that she could arrange Clontarf yacht club at no charge, if the lads were interested. Just an idea anyway. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 19-July-2014 at 20:09
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worth considering Mel... ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 21-July-2014 at 13:16
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I think they could run into the same issues with Clontarf Yacht club as they did with Parnells GAA club a few years back. All to do with private club and restrictions advertising publicly... ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Taylor
Date Posted: 25-July-2014 at 00:37
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Is there a Grove Twitter account? Would probably be good for word of mouth communication for Grovers living abroad. Hope Cecil & all are keeping busy and well! All good wishes, Taylor Grover 1977 - 1980 ------------- The Universe is a void full of infinite possibilities |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 25-July-2014 at 10:12
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Dont think so Taylor , ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 25-July-2014 at 10:53
Good to see you back on here Taylor. Hope you're well too. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 04-August-2014 at 19:32
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Nice one Frank
------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 04-August-2014 at 20:03
interesting...  ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 05-August-2014 at 12:26
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Awesome!! I'm taking that as a big "YES!"....from Andy. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 05-August-2014 at 17:30
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Heres hoping
------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 07-August-2014 at 14:36
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Well the last time Cecil was on the show he did say that they were planning something hopefully in October possibly a smaller venue... ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 07-August-2014 at 22:32
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Cool. :) ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 08-August-2014 at 03:31
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I think we should have a wine and cheese party at Pat's house
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Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 08-August-2014 at 18:54
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Sounds like a plan Pogue You bring the wine and cheese and I'll drink the wine and eat the cheese ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 10-August-2014 at 18:49
Once you dont cut the cheese, Pat, we're alright! 
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 11-August-2014 at 18:43
LOL Mel 
------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 14-August-2014 at 11:49
So when will we rock up Pat  ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 14-August-2014 at 13:28
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Keep watching this space Joey
------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 14-August-2014 at 16:24
 ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 31-August-2014 at 20:22
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Friday, October 10th guys! That's the next reunion...
------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 31-August-2014 at 21:24
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Woohooo! ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 01-September-2014 at 03:21
| I got married on October 15th. The was only five days after the first reunion. |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 01-September-2014 at 11:50
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A great day, I'm sure Pogue! And the wedding too! ;) ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 01-September-2014 at 11:52
Tickets now on sale! Only 200 tickets available, once it's sold out, there's absolutely nothing we can do, we can't make the room any bigger!  https://secure.tickets.ie/Listing/EventInformation/20546/the-grove-reunion-14-clontarf-castle-hotel-dublin-10-October-2014" rel="nofollow - https://secure.tickets.ie/Listing/EventInformation/20546/the-grove-reunion-14-clontarf-castle-hotel-dublin-10-October-2014 ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 01-September-2014 at 12:26
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Good man Andy. I'm spreading the word as we speak. Booked my ticket on tickets.ie too. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 01-September-2014 at 14:12
I will be on holidays ,so will have to give it a miss ,could be worse  ,will spread the word anyroad ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 01-September-2014 at 15:20
Joey takes so many holidays he has to take a holiday from his holidays.
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Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 01-September-2014 at 19:31
Tickets sorted  ------------- GG |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 01-September-2014 at 20:55
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Very cool happy fab happy brilliant happy news!!!
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