I had a meeting the NEC today so popped into Forest of Arden on the way 
to check our arrangements.

On driving in there were deer roaming on the tenth fairway and over the 
green.  I didn't ask if they had soft spikes!  There must have been 20 
plus of them,  awesome sight and they roam free on the back nine of the 
course.

The course looked fantastic,  lots of wildlife,  pheasant,  deer,  ducks 
etc.

I was met by the lady organising our booking and assured we will be 
looked after.  I can see no reason why we won't be. I explained our 
problems last year and she was most apologetic.  The rooms are 
undergoing a total re furb scheduled to be completed before we play next 
year so that should be a bonus.  Completion is due in March,  so I think 
they will really be finished :-)

We have a private dining area and bar area,  with a balcony overlooking 
the 18th.  Couldn't be any better.  It's a little like the terrace you 
see the victorious Ryder Cup team on at The Belfry.

It was really busy today,  so I can see why they want to be sure of 
numbers,  loads of conference type people mid week,  but at the weekend 
they change to golfers :-)

I still have a booking for 24,  we are 19 confirmed a the moment.  The 
facilities look awesome, I'm tempted to stop another night so i can 
enjoy things a little more!  I can hold this booking until just after 
Christmas with no financial penalty.  It would be nice if we could get 
ourselves to 24 golfers.

My only concern on looking through all the terms and conditions is the 
noise limit of 75dB! Certain people may be tested by H+S executives :-)

Just a reminder of the deal for those tempted to come and join us.

The booking is for Sunday 20th April 2008 at the rate of £119.00 per 
person based on 2 sharing.  £154.00 for a single.  Rates include full 
use of leisure facilities. dinner bed and breakfast with dinner in a 
private dining area.

Tee Times;
20/4/08 Golf is booked on the Aylesford Course 12.06pm - 12.51pm 6 x tee 
times for 24 people
21/4/08 Golf is booked on the Arden Course 10.00am - 10.50am 6 x tee 
times for 24 people

The non-Golfer rate will be £84.00 per person if sharing, so a room with 
1 golfer and 1 non golfer including Dinner and Breakfast for both people 
will be £203.00 per room.

So this is not the last call for other attendees,  but you might be sick 
of my messages in a few months if we don't get five more!  It's a 
stunning venue,  dead easy to get to,  and at a bargain price.  In the 
words of an East Anglian Football person,  " Let's be 'avin' you"

Bill