It's 25 years since empeg was founded - it must be time for another meet!
The empeg@25 meet will take place at The Missing Sock pub in Cambridge UK on 30th September 2023, and will be followed by Rob's 50th birthday party to which all attendees are invited! We have a marquee for the exclusive use of the meet, while the rest of the venue will open up for the evening party.
Venue
The Missing Sock
Finder's Corner
Newmarket Road
Stow cum Quy
Cambridge CB25 9AQ
United Kingdom
We have exclusive use of the venue.
Itinerary
Saturday 30th September 2023
11am Welcome tea and coffee
11.30am Presentations
1pm Buffet lunch served
2pm The famous empeg quiz
3pm Tech workshop & repairs
4pm Tea and Coffee
6pm Party time!
If you are travelling with family members who are not interested in the meet, they might enjoy a visit to Anglesey Abbey, Mill and Gardens which are few minutes drive from the venue. For shopping, The Grand Arcade is a 20 minute drive.
Sunday 1st October 2023
Morning - Cambridge attraction visit
Afternoon - Sunday lunch
Details to follow.
Accommodation
The venue has some accommodation available which you can book through Rob, as follows:
- Bell Tents - three tents each sleep a maximum of two adults and two children. Camp beds are provided but you'll need your own bedding. Toilets and showers are provided on site. £90 per tent per night.
- Rooms - two double rooms and one triple room (a double and a single) are available. £70 per double per night, £80 for the triple per night. The accommodation is basic!
Please contact Rob if you're interested in reserving one of these tents or rooms.
Nearby hotels include:
- The Quy Mill Hotel & Spa https://www.cambridgequymill.co.uk/ Around £180 - £200 / night, 1.5 miles from the venue.
- Premier Inn Cambridge East (Newmarket Rd) https://tinyurl.com/4vj3pdzr Around £95 / night, limited paid parking, 4.5 miles from the venue
- Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Rd, https://tinyurl.com/yv7jez5u Around £110 / night, limited paid parking, 4.5 miles from the venue
- Premier Inn Cambridge (A14) https://tinyurl.com/3k5nvvh4 Around £90 / night, free parking, 7 miles from the venue
- Travelodge Cambridge Orchard Park (A14) https://tinyurl.com/y3y65kxj Around £77 / night, free parking, 7 miles from the venue
Please book direct with the hotel.
There will be a free taxi shuttle during the evening between the venue, Newmarket Rd hotels and A14 hotels. The Newmarket Rd pickup / drop off is within 20 mins walking distance of Cambridge city centre hotels.
Cost
There is a £36 per person charge to cover the venue, catering and equipment rental. If you're currently experiencing hardship then the fee is waived but please still complete the registration. There is no charge for the evening party (but please do RSVP). Funds can be sent with PayPal to rvoisey@gmail.com (contact me if you don't use PayPal).
Please complete this registration for each attendee.
