The place I'm thinking of is very near to both Picadilly and Victoria stations in Manchester. Perhaps we should add a poll to this thread with options of Manchester, London, either or other, so we can see what the majority want. If the poll is split, we could always hold two get-togethers.
As for date, I would suggest that a Sunday is best for me, probably in late July or August, but perhaps we can work that out after we have a city chosen.
Anvar