Fan Club Meet

Edgar · Post by **Edgar** » Mon May 08, 2006 4:23 pm

Sounds good to me. We have a meal first and and then maybe Matt Jr and the family could join us for drinks afterwards which would be really memorable. We could travel too, would prefer Bristol, London or even Newport which has nearby hotels. And the cruise idea is really good, as wew are dedicated cruisers!

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon May 08, 2006 5:35 pm

This all sounds good---a concert, plus a meal on another day also sounds good--more of a break! Marian

Edgar · Post by **Edgar** » Mon May 08, 2006 5:38 pm

Let's wait till Michele gets back and see what she thinks.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Mon May 08, 2006 5:49 pm

I agree we should wait for Michele to get back. But I will point out Matt Jnr is performing in Newport on Saturday, November 18. It's a quick 3 hour coach ride from Heathrow Airport (for the overseas fans). I stopped in Newport once on a National Express bus from Cardiff to London and it looked beautiful.

Edgar · Post by **Edgar** » Mon May 08, 2006 6:04 pm

Paul, can't imagine why you would describe Newport as beautiful, but I'm with you all the way on this one as I'm in Cardiff only 12 miles down the road, and that would suit me real fine. I went to see Matt Jr in Newport last year and the venue (Riverfront) is superb. Even Matt made a remark about it in the show.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Mon May 08, 2006 6:29 pm

Perhaps it's not Newport I'm remembering as being beautiful. I just pulled up a South Wales map and the coach may have stopped at Chepstow. This was in 2000. All I remember was that it was a special little town---a place I would want to return to one day. I think the coach first stopped at Chepstow and then Newport, and then nonstop to London's Victoria Coach Station. Is Chepstow far from Newport?

Edgar · Post by **Edgar** » Mon May 08, 2006 8:42 pm

Chepstow is more like it. A small picturesque Welsh town. The actual route is London Newport and Cardiff. I believe only the coaches from Gatwick stop at Chepstow. It's about 30 minutes drive from Newport to Cardiff. You could always stay in Cardiff. Now that IS a beautiful city!

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon May 08, 2006 10:27 pm

Hi--can you try and make it somewhere reasonably easy to get to--for those of us who do not have their own transport. I would not mind travelling to Cardiff--easy enough from Paddington Station, but I would need to be able to get to and from the concert venue easily.

Marian

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Tue May 09, 2006 12:06 am

I suggested Newport because of Matt Jnr's Saturday November 18 concert and it's easily accessible on National Express. I checked National Rail and there are nonstop trains to Newport from London Paddington. But we shouldn't get too ahead of ourselves, and we should wait for a recommendation/decision from Michele.

[I just enjoy planning trips to the UK and this sounds exciting (Matt Jnr's concert, touring Wales, quiet time in the Cotswolds, etc.). ]

Edgar · Post by **Edgar** » Tue May 09, 2006 6:38 am

I did say that we should wait for Michele but I ws just making a suggestion. I couuld travel anywhere in England or Wales and I'll go along with the majority. Newport would obviously suit me because of where I live, but as I said, I'll go with the majority. Mariana, ifyou do come to the concert in Newport, I can give you a lift from Cardiff if necessary!!

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Tue May 09, 2006 10:04 am

Hi Edgar--thanks for the offer. I really appreciate that ,and would be pleased to take up your offer, if needed. Again, I do not mind where we go. But as you say, with Michele away at the moment, it is just speculating---but it's fun to think about!

Marian

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Tue May 09, 2006 5:42 pm

I am a new member, only joined yesterday. I am very interested in a fan club meet, just tell me where and when. I went to see Matt Monro jnr at Milton Keynes and it was absolutely fab, was a great fan of his fathers to. Any news on when Matt Monro Jnr is doing any more concerts.

Best wishes

Anita

Edgar · Post by **Edgar** » Tue May 09, 2006 5:56 pm

Hi Anita and welcome to the board.If you click on the "News" section on the home page, Michele has listed Matt Jr's concerts.

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Tue May 09, 2006 9:56 pm

Hi Edgar

Thanks for your reply, I cant seem to find any forthcoming dates for Matt Monro Jnr concerts, perhaps I am looking in the wrong place, I am a bit new to this game, any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

PS I have just brought the DVD, Portrait of Matt Monro, a really excellent DVD, well worth a watch for any fans.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Tue May 09, 2006 10:40 pm

For your convenience Anita, I have copied Matt Monro Jnr's 2006 concert dates from the News section on this website. They were at the bottom after the description of the soon-to-be-released Matt Monro/Nelson Riddle CD. I can't wait for this CD to be in the shops! And I hope to attend one of these concerts this year. Unfortunately I can't watch the DVD because it doesn't work on American DVD players.

27th May Nidd Hall Hotel, Harrogate
23rd July Southend Cliffs Pavilion
28th July The Dome, Morecambe
3rd August Eastbourne Congress Theatre
13th August The Futurist, Scarborough
17th August The Worthing Pavilion
26th August Little Cote House Hotel, Hungerford
2nd September The Futurist, Scarborough
3rd November Weymouth Pavilion
5th November Dunfermline Carnegie Hall
6th November Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
7th November The Robin 2, Bilston
8th November The Orchard Theatre, Dartford
9th November Brentwood Leisure Centre
11th November Bridlington Spa Theatre
12th November Leeds City Varieties
13th November Llandudno NWT
14th November Stockport Plaza
15th November Stevenage Concert Hall
16th November Peterborough Broadway
18th November Newport Theatre
19th November Concert Hall, Reading
20th November Beck Theatre, Hayes
21st November Croydon Ashcroft Theatre
22nd November Skegness Embassy Theatre
23rd November Warrington Park Hall
24th November Clacton Princess Theatre
25th November Horsham Capitol