I totally agree Harry, but how do you propose we do this without a pre-AGM ?

I for one (sadly) do not have the time to engage in a long, meaningful discussion via these forum boards. We need to discuss this face to face before the AGM.

Too busy on face book and other apps on your I-Phone?

We shall discuss the logistics on Monday evening. If we can't get privacy at Morley Rugby Club for the AGM we may have to meet at an alternative venue close by after a brief training session or, forget training that night and hold a meeting elsewhere or, book a room at the rugby club for a different night.
As we have to finish early that evening due to Morley's pantomime it seemed like an ideal time for the AGM as a lot of players can only make Mondays.
See you all Monday!

After our discussions on Monday evening the concensus is that we would be better having the AGM at an alternative venue to Morley. That way we can have a full and frank discussion regarding the Hunslet offer.
I suggest that we have the meeting at Hunslet! Mr Johnson (snr) has kindly offered the use of the Phoenix bar at South Leeds Stadium which I propose we accept.
Unless anyone has strong objections therefore the AGM will be at the above, 7.30pm Monday 8th March.

I would be very interested in returning should you decide to accept the Hunslet offer. With it only being a ten minute walk from my house. For me, two buses to Morley and two back on a monday night is just too much, hence why you haven't seen me for a while!!

Of course the decision is down to the Loiners who have been around a hell of a long time and who are (rightly so) wanting to keep hold of the name etc.

The facilities at Hunslet are pretty decent. A small-ish gym but it is very useful. And the bar is decent with a big screen and a back room for meetings etc. A few questions I would raise to Hunslet is which pitch would be used for training/games as a number of times I have seen Hunslet training in the dark on their training pitch which isn't in the best state. I'm sure Scott could clarify but I don't think they have lights around it.

From the outside looking in, I thought I'd chip in my two penn'orth...

I always got the feeling at Morley that while they were happy enough to have the bar takings on a Monday night that we provided, the fact we wanted to use their floodlights, pitches and changing rooms was seen as a necessary evil if they wanted the cash we both paid as rent and put over the bar.

If the vibes coming out of Hunslet are that they genuinely want or need the Lost Loiners around rather than it being a business decision or the chance to generate some new revenue, then subject to the logistics Liam raises above I'd say that gives them the edge if it comes down to a straight choice.

Scott, can we arrange a "tour" of the facilities on the 8th before the meeting?

say 7pm??

Meeting starts at 7.03pm then

I've had a thought.

Can we try it for size?

In other words, can we have a training session at South leeds this coming Monday, try the facilities, finish a little early then have our AGM straight after?

You'll get more attendees for a training session than you would for an AGM and we can see the facilities we're being offered in action as it were.

Scott, is this a go-er?

I know personally, what with me being such an athlete, I would prefer to train.

Sounds like a possible plan. I am on call though so may have to run off the pitch to answer the phone! Am happy either way.

G1, I'll see what I can do.

For those who don't know where they are going or weren't listening to Harry on Monday night. you need to be using the car park on your right as you approach the stadium up Middleton grove. if you park in front of the stadium for more than 3 hours or not in a marked bay you will get a parking ticket.

Directions

FROM THE SOUTH AND EAST

From the South, follow the M1 northwards to Junction 42, (Lofthouse Interchange) and turn left on to the M62. Travel to the next junction - Junction 28. From the East, follow the M62 westwards to Junction 28. At Junction 28 come off the motorway, and take the fifth exit on to the A653, signposted Leeds. Go straight ahead at two roundabouts; after the second take the right fork (still the A653). Turn right at the fourth set of traffic lights into Middleton Grove. The Stadium is at the top of the hill on the left.
FROM THE WEST

Follow the M62 eastwards to Junction 28, turn left on to the A653 and then follow the instructions above.
FROM THE NORTH-EAST (NEW ROUTE FOR 2009)

Follow the A1 southwards until it joins the M1 at Hook Moor; continue straight along the M1 to Junction 45 (Templenewsam). Turn right, and follow the new Link Road (A63);go straight ahead at three roundabouts and two sets of traffic-lights. After the second move into the left-hand lane, signposted A61 South and turn left at the next lights. Move out into the second lane (signed M'Way South) and cross the flyover. At the traffic-lights at the other end move to the left, and take the second left (signposted A653 Dewsbury) under a prominent footbridge; follow this to the next roundabout, and take the fourth exit into Tunstall Road. At the T-junction (second traffic lights) turn left into the A653 (Dewsbury Road; turn left at the second traffic lights into Middleton Grove.
FROM THE NORTH-WEST

Join the Leeds Outer Ring Road (A6120) and follow it southwards and eastwards (signposted Wakefield/Dewsbury - follow signs for Elland Road football ground). Go under M621, and carry straight on at next traffic lights and roundabout. At the second roundabout (White Rose Centre) take the left fork and go straight ahead to join the A653 (Dewsbury Road). Turn right at the fourth set of traffic lights into Middleton Grove. The Stadium is at the top of the hill on the left.

Cheers Scott

Any news Scott?