Might have to use this on Saturday. Missus has buggered her car and needs to do a heathrow run (my choice was do the run myself or make my own way to the Valley........easy decision).
Failing that, anyone driving from Gravesend wanna car share? happy to pay petrol........................
Just rang the ticket office to book a Valley Express place for Saturday, but was too late, closed at 5.
So I tried the OS which suggests I can book online. But got lost in hyperlinks that either turned out to be obsolete or brought me back to where I started. Anyone have a link that actually works for Valley Express? Thank you.
Just rang the ticket office to book a Valley Express place for Saturday, but was too late, closed at 5.
So I tried the OS which suggests I can book online. But got lost in hyperlinks that either turned out to be obsolete or brought me back to where I started. Anyone have a link that actually works for Valley Express? Thank you.
Just thought I'd try getting to the link to see what the issue is. Doesn't seem to be working. Surely you can do it over the phone tomorrow?
Failing that, where are you travelling from? Maybe a stalker fellow lifer is going from nearby and will offer you a lift?..........
Hmm.. yeah I phoned to make a booking at 4.50. But got a voice message saying the ticket office had closed at 5.00. Okaaay. Then the online booking didn't work.
Travelling up from Tunbridge Wells, happy to share a ride if there are any offers.
But I'm particularly wanting to use Valley Express as I've never had the need for it until now, so this is really just a test run of how easy it is to book, ease of use on the day, how much waiting around, etc. I haven't got off to a good start.
I'd heard a while back that the ticket office shuts early on Thursdays - but assumed the shut-down could only possibly be referring to the service at the windows in the West Stand, not the entire operation. Wow. The webpage on Valley Express confirmed what I'd wrongly assumed: it simply says the ticket office phone number is open 9am - 5pm on weekdays.
If it weren't for the fact I'm meeting my dad at the game I'd probably have sacked this game off by now, my tolerance for crap information/service is very low. And I say that as a 5-10 games a season (formerly every game a season) supporter prepared to put in some effort to get to a game. I wonder how many potential supporters are put off attending that the club never get to hear from.
The online booking system doesn't work and isn't going to work for the foreseeable future. There is a reason but I have forgotten (someone here may know?).
I have used the Valley Express for over a year. Best choice I have made. Extremely convenient and very cost effective. Recommend it.
A few to many anoraks on it But a good service nevertheless Has the valley got any better with the new company As missed the start of to many games when I used to used the away service
Hmm.. yeah I phoned to make a booking at 4.50. But got a voice message saying the ticket office had closed at 5.00. Okaaay. Then the online booking didn't work.
Travelling up from Tunbridge Wells, happy to share a ride if there are any offers.
But I'm particularly wanting to use Valley Express as I've never had the need for it until now, so this is really just a test run of how easy it is to book, ease of use on the day, how much waiting around, etc. I haven't got off to a good start.
I you want I can PM you the number of the guy who runs the coach up from Hastings that stops en route at Pembury. We normally have a spare seat or two so you should be ok.
Just to add that on return journeys George the coach steward takes bookings for the next few games and in effect you need never ring the Club again. We also have a raffle where around £60 is given out in prizes. We are normally parked up in Charlton by 1.45 on a Saturday so giving time for a trip to the pub before kick off. After the game we normally depart about 5.10/5.15 and are back in Pembury about 6.15pm. All in all its a great service.
As said if you want George's number I will PM you.
Just to say that we find the Valley Express to be excellent. Best to join your local Supporters Club who do a great job in organising it, sit on the coach going home and read the programme.
The answer should be no, but if you don't tell them they won't know. The problem is that the situation becomes very difficult if the kid misses the coach home for any reason. There have been cases in the past of this and then the club getting itself in a child protection bind after they turn up in reception looking for help.
The club has no legal responsibility for unaccompanied minors but it does have a moral one if the kid is stranded 50 miles from home. There was then an issue even if someone gave the kid home because the parent didn't want them left with an unknown adult in a car.
Of course some 15-year-olds are more mature than others.
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Failing that, anyone driving from Gravesend wanna car share? happy to pay petrol........................
Edit. Sent you a pm Crazy........
So I tried the OS which suggests I can book online. But got lost in hyperlinks that either turned out to be obsolete or brought me back to where I started. Anyone have a link that actually works for Valley Express? Thank you.
Failing that, where are you travelling from? Maybe a
stalkerfellow lifer is going from nearby and will offer you a lift?..........Travelling up from Tunbridge Wells, happy to share a ride if there are any offers.
But I'm particularly wanting to use Valley Express as I've never had the need for it until now, so this is really just a test run of how easy it is to book, ease of use on the day, how much waiting around, etc. I haven't got off to a good start.
I'd heard a while back that the ticket office shuts early on Thursdays - but assumed the shut-down could only possibly be referring to the service at the windows in the West Stand, not the entire operation. Wow. The webpage on Valley Express confirmed what I'd wrongly assumed: it simply says the ticket office phone number is open 9am - 5pm on weekdays.
If it weren't for the fact I'm meeting my dad at the game I'd probably have sacked this game off by now, my tolerance for crap information/service is very low. And I say that as a 5-10 games a season (formerly every game a season) supporter prepared to put in some effort to get to a game. I wonder how many potential supporters are put off attending that the club never get to hear from.
Thanks @bc_addick and @tangoflash
I have used the Valley Express for over a year. Best choice I have made. Extremely convenient and very cost effective. Recommend it.
But a good service nevertheless
Has the valley got any better with the new company
As missed the start of to many games when I used to used the away service
Just to add that on return journeys George the coach steward takes bookings for the next few games and in effect you need never ring the Club again. We also have a raffle where around £60 is given out in prizes. We are normally parked up in Charlton by 1.45 on a Saturday so giving time for a trip to the pub before kick off. After the game we normally depart about 5.10/5.15 and are back in Pembury about 6.15pm. All in all its a great service.
As said if you want George's number I will PM you.
The club has no legal responsibility for unaccompanied minors but it does have a moral one if the kid is stranded 50 miles from home. There was then an issue even if someone gave the kid home because the parent didn't want them left with an unknown adult in a car.
Of course some 15-year-olds are more mature than others.