Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: olaftab on August 21, 2023, 08:52:01 PM
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So, those of you going to Edinburgh how are you travelling? I am catching the train on Wednesday morning from New Street at 10:08.
Sitting in carriage B seat 52.
If you’re on that train come and say hello, I will be wearing a trench coat, sunglasses, trilby hat and carrying a copy of Times tucked under my arm.
Anyway hope your planned travel goes well.
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I'm driving up tomorrow. This will be the 2nd time I've combined taking a good lady to Edinburgh with a Villa game. Easter Road a bit closer than the Stadium of Light mind.
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Can recommend Brewhemia for a beer and food, a bit like Alberts Scloss. Not cheap, but nice atmosphere. It’s up near the entrance to the Edinburgh Dungeon.
Carry on up a bit further and there is a Brewbog bar, also decent and the food is alright too.
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Train Wednesday morning, half eight from Wolverhampton. Two kids in tow, no match tickets, stopping one night, under instruction to bring back honey. Thankfully with the early kick off we'll hopefully be able to watch it in a pub that does food and be out before the 8 o'clock kid shutout. Just need to find a pub...
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So, those of you going to Edinburgh how are you travelling? I am catching the train on Wednesday morning from New Street at 10:08.
Sitting in carriage B seat 52.
If you’re on that train come and say hello, I will be wearing a trench coat, sunglasses, trilby hat and carrying a copy of Times tucked under my arm.
Anyway hope your planned travel goes well.
Will you be singing Rock Lobster?
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Train Wednesday morning, half eight from Wolverhampton. Two kids in tow, no match tickets, stopping one night, under instruction to bring back honey. Thankfully with the early kick off we'll hopefully be able to watch it in a pub that does food and be out before the 8 o'clock kid shutout. Just need to find a pub...
Blimey that's what you call commitment, going all that way to watch in a local pub ? Fair play to you Sir , enjoy
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Train Wednesday morning, half eight from Wolverhampton. Two kids in tow, no match tickets, stopping one night, under instruction to bring back honey. Thankfully with the early kick off we'll hopefully be able to watch it in a pub that does food and be out before the 8 o'clock kid shutout. Just need to find a pub...
Blimey that's what you call commitment, going all that way to watch in a local pub ? Fair play to you Sir , enjoy
I read that almost as 'blimey that's what you call commitment, getting the train from Wolverhampton'.
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As with many things throughout my life, it will likely be archived in the file marked "Seemed like a good idea at the time."
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Train Wednesday morning, half eight from Wolverhampton. Two kids in tow, no match tickets, stopping one night, under instruction to bring back honey. Thankfully with the early kick off we'll hopefully be able to watch it in a pub that does food and be out before the 8 o'clock kid shutout. Just need to find a pub...
I don't see the point personally but safe travels.
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As with many things throughout my life, it will likely be archived in the file marked "Seemed like a good idea at the time."
Haha yeah got the t-shirts , Edinburgh is a beautiful city , if the game starts going pear shaped you can have a nice walk down the Royal Mile and the castle etc
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I haven't been for a while but I don't think central Edinburgh pubs are particularly kid-friendly.
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If it’s in the day then the Wetherspoons at the train station is fine, cheap meals and free Wi-Fi as well as the usual cheap beer
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If it’s in the day then the Wetherspoons at the train station is fine, cheap meals and free Wi-Fi as well as the usual cheap beer
Each to their own obviously, but why would anyone travel four hours on the train to end up at a Wetherspoons at the train station?!
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Reminds me of when me and the lad went up to Edinburgh to not see the Foo Fighters - Grohl had had his accident. We'd already booked flights etc. Its a great city though, always worth a look round.
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The Hanging Bat does smoked pork kind of stuff, should that be your bag. Also The Bow Bar (or Cloisters) for whisky and old-school atmosphere. Opposite the Bow you can also get a sandwich from Oink, which you should.
Good pubs up around Easter Road too, generally good vibes towards that Leith/Meadowbank sort of confluence.
Envious of you all.
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If it’s in the day then the Wetherspoons at the train station is fine, cheap meals and free Wi-Fi as well as the usual cheap beer
Spoons don't show the football though
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going there for 3 nights in September, so i am taking note of all the pub recommendations.
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The old town has a mass of pubs too, try Buddy Mulligans as I think they show football usually. For the kids there is the Harry Potter/magic shop near there too
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The old town has a mass of pubs too, try Buddy Mulligans as I think they show football usually. For the kids there is the Harry Potter/magic shop near there too
Birmingham City got one of them
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The old town has a mass of pubs too, try Buddy Mulligans as I think they show football usually. For the kids there is the Harry Potter/magic shop near there too
Wingardium Zaniolo!
I’ll fetch me coat
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Edinburgh is probably my favourite city centre in the UK, been there loads over the years for work and social reasons. Not sure about bars to watch football in but just generally great pubs in Grassmarket and the Royal Mile, the Whiski Bar is really nice. In the new town the Cambridge Bar is nice and for any old Rebus fans, the Oxford Bar, is a tiny old relic of former days. Never sampled Leith so not sure about there. Towards the main train station they have some outdoor bars that sell street food and beer so if its sunny its worth a pop down there. They were there last summer anyway.
My 13 year old son is mad to go to a Euro away day this season, we’re season ticket holders, but because of well discussed issues with away ticket allocation we have little chance of getting tickets I think. He wanted me to take him up to Edinburgh anyway, but we’re off to Westport in the west of Ireland for the bank holiday weekend, so no chance of doing both.
Enjoy the sites of lovely Edinburgh all those going up.
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My main football hangout was always the Doctors near Bristo Square, hope it's still going.
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Train Wednesday morning, half eight from Wolverhampton. Two kids in tow, no match tickets, stopping one night, under instruction to bring back honey. Thankfully with the early kick off we'll hopefully be able to watch it in a pub that does food and be out before the 8 o'clock kid shutout. Just need to find a pub...
City Centre? Black Bull, Grassmarket. Kids OK before 8pm as long as you're getting food - will definitely be showing it :)
Depending on the kids age, Mary's Milk Bar over the other side of the grassmarket does lovely ice cream
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Surely you’ll all be heading to the Athletic Arms (The Diggers) to imbibe several pints of Heavy, No?
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I love The Diggers. For about a year, me and my mate used to do a Saturday night pub crawl starting off at The Moat on Slateford Road, then going Gray's Mill, The Shandon, Caley Sample Rooms, Diggers, The Fountain, McCowans, then either stumble home or go disco dancing. Always moved from beer to whisky in Diggers, they've got (or at least, had) an ace selection.
Tried the same thing of going in to every pub on Gorgie Road on the way to town once ... never again.
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8 cans of warm McKewans on the train going up then straight onto the Tennants when you get there, you'll have a lovely time
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Is anyone planning to drive to Edinburgh in bare feet?
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Is anyone planning to drive to Edinburgh in bare feet?
Dundee, stop getting Partridge wrong!
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Last time I was there the Cafe Royal was a Caledonian Barton's.
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Is anyone planning to drive to Edinburgh in bare feet?
Dundee, stop getting Partridge wrong!
Leave him alone, he’s clinically fed up. Boohoo.
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Last time I was there the Cafe Royal was a Caledonian Barton's.
Ssshhhh… that’s where I’m heading !
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Surely you’ll all be heading to the Athletic Arms (The Diggers) to imbibe several pints of Heavy, No?
Is that the "Grave" Diggers? I've had a few beers in there when my daughter lived in the apartment above when they worked at Edinburgh Uni.
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Train Wednesday morning, half eight from Wolverhampton. Two kids in tow, no match tickets, stopping one night, under instruction to bring back honey. Thankfully with the early kick off we'll hopefully be able to watch it in a pub that does food and be out before the 8 o'clock kid shutout. Just need to find a pub...
City Centre? Black Bull, Grassmarket. Kids OK before 8pm as long as you're getting food - will definitely be showing it :)
Depending on the kids age, Mary's Milk Bar over the other side of the grassmarket does lovely ice cream
Sod the kids, I will travel for good ice-cream.
Thanks for the Black Bull recommendation, a table has been booked. With a request for a good view of a telly.
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Not the most auspicious of starts: I had to do a spot of traffic management at a set of bosted temporary 3-way lights (2 ways stuck on red, the other not on at all) so our bus could get to the stop. And not one word of thanks from any of the ingrates in the considerable queue. A shitty day upon them all.
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To all those going up there, have a great day and safe travels.
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TA.
Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?
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I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.
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I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.
I honestly don't think you're missing out, mate 😂
A barbaric concoction.
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I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.
I honestly don't think you're missing out, mate 😂
A barbaric concoction.
Good adverts though.
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I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.
I honestly don't think you're missing out, mate 😂
A barbaric concoction.
Good adverts though.
Agreed!
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Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?
My friend, never had an issue in Edinburgh, the locals are great and last time I was there in 2019 they were very friendly, even with my London accent. Glasgow on the other hand....
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Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?
They are a simple ,humble people. They like to be referred to as Scotch, rather than Scottish or Scots. You shouldn't mention the name of the country, simply call it North Britain at all times. They love the Royal Family so you should give them the opportunity to pay tribute to the king. They refrain from all types of conflict, but love to hear visitors attempting to recreate their accents, even if you have no flair for mimicry. They appreciate the effort. Margaret Thatcher remains a folk hero, a kind of 'mother of the nation' so do bear that in mind during all exchanges and you'll all have a great time!
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Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?
They are a simple ,humble people. They like to be referred to as Scotch, rather than Scottish or Scots. You shouldn't mention the name of the country, simply call it North Britain at all times. They love the Royal Family so you should give them the opportunity to pay tribute to the king. They refrain from all types of conflict, but love to hear visitors attempting to recreate their accents, even if you have no flair for mimicry. They appreciate the effort. Margaret Thatcher remains a folk hero, a kind of 'mother of the nation' so do bear that in mind during all exchanges and you'll all have a great time!
😂
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Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?
Like anywhere else I would imagine, you will get dickheads, been abroad and no major problems with Scottish folk,in fact I never had a problem.
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Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?
They are a simple ,humble people. They like to be referred to as Scotch, rather than Scottish or Scots. You shouldn't mention the name of the country, simply call it North Britain at all times. They love the Royal Family so you should give them the opportunity to pay tribute to the king. They refrain from all types of conflict, but love to hear visitors attempting to recreate their accents, even if you have no flair for mimicry. They appreciate the effort. Margaret Thatcher remains a folk hero, a kind of 'mother of the nation' so do bear that in mind during all exchanges and you'll all have a great time!
Brilliant SE.
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And don’t refer to it as Buckfast - the correct title is “Buckie”, “Commotion Lotion” or “Wreck the Hoose Juice”
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Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?
They are a simple ,humble people. They like to be referred to as Scotch, rather than Scottish or Scots. You shouldn't mention the name of the country, simply call it North Britain at all times. They love the Royal Family so you should give them the opportunity to pay tribute to the king. They refrain from all types of conflict, but love to hear visitors attempting to recreate their accents, even if you have no flair for mimicry. They appreciate the effort. Margaret Thatcher remains a folk hero, a kind of 'mother of the nation' so do bear that in mind during all exchanges and you'll all have a great time!
Hope his life insurance is up to date
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Wow! Thanks SE. I had no idea that our beloved Maggie was also revered by the Scots…sorry I mean the Scotch. I defo won’t do the accent bit, as with my background I embrace all accents and avoid idiotic mimicry at all times.
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And don’t refer to it as Buckfast - the correct title is “Buckie”, “Commotion Lotion” or “Wreck the Hoose Juice”
The Bionic Tonic - made by monks, drunk by punks.
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Wow! Thanks SE. I had no idea that our beloved Maggie was also revered by the Scots…sorry I mean the Scotch. I defo won’t do the accent bit, as with my background I embrace all accents and avoid idiotic mimicry at all times.
No problem pal. I forgot to add that in August, it's considered polite to carry 'flyers' with you to hand to people as they make their way to and from work.
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I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.
I honestly don't think you're missing out, mate 😂
A barbaric concoction.
Good adverts though.
Made in Scotland from Girders
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Wow! Thanks SE. I had no idea that our beloved Maggie was also revered by the Scots…sorry I mean the Scotch. I defo won’t do the accent bit, as with my background I embrace all accents and avoid idiotic mimicry at all times.
It’s fine so long as you’re quoting Brave Heart.
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Been watching travelling fans days unfold on twitter as they journey up to Edinburgh.
Some of them have been on the ale literally since the crack of dawn. I just don't get it . They'll barely remember the game .
Might aswell just go down the local pub and get bladdered and cut out all the travel costs
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What’s the weather like up there. Any sunshine on Leith?
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Been watching travelling fans days unfold on twitter as they journey up to Edinburgh.
Some of them have been on the ale literally since the crack of dawn. I just don't get it . They'll barely remember the game .
Might aswell just go down the local pub and get bladdered and cut out all the travel costs
And they say romance is dead.
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Sun is staying respectfully a step behind clouds, it’s a bit muggy, not ultra warm but bearable in a tee shirt just now, later a highlands wool knitted sweater maybe in order.
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Sun is staying respectfully a step behind clouds, it’s a bit muggy, not ultra warm but bearable in a tee shirt just now, later a highlands wool knitted sweater maybe in order.
Make to wear your Russ Abbot style ginger wig and Tam o Shanter so you don't stand out amongst the locals.
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Been watching travelling fans days unfold on twitter as they journey up to Edinburgh.
Some of them have been on the ale literally since the crack of dawn. I just don't get it . They'll barely remember the game .
Might aswell just go down the local pub and get bladdered and cut out all the travel costs
Maybe they want to blend in with the locals?
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Been watching travelling fans days unfold on twitter as they journey up to Edinburgh.
Some of them have been on the ale literally since the crack of dawn. I just don't get it . They'll barely remember the game .
Might aswell just go down the local pub and get bladdered and cut out all the travel costs
Maybe they want to blend in with the locals?
Fair point
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Just found a bar in Sidaria advertising it as being on six screens, so going to head down there.
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Wow! Thanks SE. I had no idea that our beloved Maggie was also revered by the Scots…sorry I mean the Scotch. I defo won’t do the accent bit, as with my background I embrace all accents and avoid idiotic mimicry at all times.
No problem pal. I forgot to add that in August, it's considered polite to carry 'flyers' with you to hand to people as they make their way to and from work.
Yes. Edinburgers love the English anyway, but particularly at this time of year.
Please send more to us, they'll often ask.
So thanks for that. Thanks.
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All very serene around here so far. Would load a video but imgbb load up is shit.
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All very serene around here so far. Would load a video but imgbb load up is shit.
No problem, mate!
I'm sure Villa on Tour with their go pro and unrivalled wit will record everything we need to see...
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is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans :D
(i'm just jealous i can't get a ticket)
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Sun is staying respectfully a step behind clouds, it’s a bit muggy, not ultra warm but bearable in a tee shirt just now, later a highlands wool knitted sweater maybe in order.
Make to wear your Russ Abbot style ginger wig and Tam o Shanter so you don't stand out amongst the locals.
Have all of that and have bleached my skin to within of its death so hope it works😂
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is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans
Who's Dave Bardell?
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is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans
Who's Dave Bardell?
Dan’s evil brother, the moustache is a giveaway.
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is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans :D
(i'm just jealous i can't get a ticket)
Dave’s with me.
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is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans :D
(i'm just jealous i can't get a ticket)
Dave’s with me.
Cool, look forward to the podcast show later
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All very serene around here so far. Would load a video but imgbb load up is shit.
The Terrace View crowd is more genteel.
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Been watching travelling fans days unfold on twitter as they journey up to Edinburgh.
Some of them have been on the ale literally since the crack of dawn. I just don't get it . They'll barely remember the game .
Might aswell just go down the local pub and get bladdered and cut out all the travel costs
Maybe they want to blend in with the locals?
:)
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Did a bus tour in Edinburgh today had told the tour guide I was a Villa fan
He was very complimentary about our fans and pointed out grassmarket square as a place where Villa fans partied
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Did a bus tour in Edinburgh today had told the tour guide I was a Villa fan
He was very complimentary about our fans and pointed out grassmarket square as a place where Villa fans partied
They seem jolly good fellows
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TA.
Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?
They are a simple ,humble people. They like to be referred to as Scotch, rather than Scottish or Scots. You shouldn't mention the name of the country, simply call it North Britain at all times. They love the Royal Family so you should give them the opportunity to pay tribute to the king. They refrain from all types of conflict, but love to hear visitors attempting to recreate their accents, even if you have no flair for mimicry. They appreciate the effort. Margaret Thatcher remains a folk hero, a kind of 'mother of the nation' so do bear that in mind during all exchanges and you'll all have a great time!
Just to add for next time, ideally they prefer to be called Sweaties.