Was about to suggest exactly that. Friday the 4th; failing that, Thursday the 3rd. Seems the only thing that would work for all suggested so far.
Time to pick a location, too, then we can arrange travel for the various parties. Am assuming Edgbaston at the usual location is the favoured spot?
Could we have absolute confirmation of "I can definately get to Edgbaston on the 4th" from those so far mentioned? They being myself, Mat Mitchell, Rich H*, Neil Pickup, Pete Young. I'm undoubtedly absolutely fine for said date; I presume Mitchell is too, and H* given that it was his idea. If the other 2 are, then we can start looking at working Camps and sledger into this joint via lifts. And anyone else, too, obviously. Crampton and Howgate presumably enjoyed themselves so much last time that they'd want to come again if commitments and finances allow?
Obviously, I can take some sort of small detour from the M5 to pick-up anyone who was able to do a small part of the journey by train.
If we have any "no, can't make the 4th" then it's time to start looking at making it the 3rd instead.