UK Autumn 2008 Meeting Venue

[RobC]

Another suggestion of an area I know well is around Marlborough in Wiltshire where you have Avebury, Silbury Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow, A plethora of White Horses within easy reach, The Ridgeway, Stone Henge within reach (but a pain to photograph these days), Savernake Forest, Devizes Caen Hill Locks, the canal runs by Marlborough so canal boats in abundance. Basically lots of photo opportunities and most importantly, lots of really nice country pubs (Wadworths is the local brewery). And pretty central, easy to get to by road or train (Swindon or Pewsey).

 

[Dave Miller]

Another suggestion of an area I know well is around Marlborough in Wiltshire where you have Avebury, Silbury Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow, A plethora of White Horses within easy reach, The Ridgeway, Stone Henge within reach (but a pain to photograph these days), Savernake Forest, Devizes Caen Hill Locks, the canal runs by Marlborough so canal boats in abundance. Basically lots of photo opportunities and most importantly, lots of really nice country pubs (Wadworths is the local brewery). And pretty central, easy to get to by road or train (Swindon or Pewsey).

About two years too late with this one Rob, well worth a visit for those that havn't been though.

 

[RobC]

so where have you been on these trips?

 

[Dave Miller]

Just thinking about this Rob, the fact that some of us have visited an area should not preclude it from consideration.

 

[Dave Miller]

We have previously visited:

Keswick, Lake District
Wells-next the-Sea, North Norfolk
Canterbury, Kent
Avebury
Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye
Seahouses, Northumberland
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales

 

[RobC]

We have previously visited:

Keswick, Lake District
Wells-next the-Sea, North Norfolk
Canterbury, Kent
Avebury
Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye
Seahouses, Northumberland
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales

Thats OK then cos I've been to all those places except Wells although it's possible I've been there and forgot about it

 

[Leon]

Another Vote for Anglesey - liek Dave, I've only ever driven through there and walked around Holyhead while wating for a ferry - would be nice to have a proper look - lots of stones for me to hug too.

 

[RobC]

How about Cheltenham. We could have a mass photographing of GCHQ on the day of the EDM. And then several days free accomodation at her Majestys pleasure.

 

[Steve Smith]

I quite agree about the Isle of Wight Steve, can you sleep 35?

I can find space for 350 if you bring your own tents.


Steve.

 

[Dave Miller]

So far the following venues have been suggested:

Anglesey
Brecon
Cornwall
Cotswolds
Dartmoor
Dartmouth
Dorset
Exmoor
Isle of Wight
Marlborough area
Oxford
Peak District
Pembroke
Salcombe
The West
Wales

Any more ideas?

 

[RobC]

Out of curiosity, whats the most people that have shown up for one of these events?

 

[RobC]

I can find space for 350 if you bring your own tents.
Steve.

Can you get the Stones to do a live concert for us as well?

 

[Dave Miller]

Out of curiosity, whats the most people that have shown up for one of these events?

About 25.

 

[Steve Smith]

Can you get the Stones to do a live concert for us as well?

Actually, they did that here last year!

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/festivals/article1915233.ece


Steve.

 

[RobC]

Actually, they did that here last year!

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/festivals/article1915233.ece


Steve.

Yes I know. Thats why I asked

 

[Stoo Batchelor]

Blimy!

This is beginning to look like a line up for Crufts!

 

[Leon]

are you talking about the avatars Stoo? ha ha

I was just looking for a counter-angle to Barry's Ginger Cat.

I think we might need to consider narrowing the field down a bit? Time for a Poll?

 

[Brian Jeffery]

Yes, I was thinking it was about time for a poll. With so many suggestions it might be an idea to have two rounds: the first to whittle the locations down to five and then a second to decide the winner.

Don't know if this is all too complicated or not, but seems a logical way forward.


Brian

 

[Dave Miller]

Yes, I was thinking it was about time for a poll. With so many suggestions it might be an idea to have two rounds: the first to whittle the locations down to five and then a second to decide the winner.

Don't know if this is all too complicated or not, but seems a logical way forward.


Brian

Good idea Brian, although I suggest your first poll should be for the most popular 3 venues.

 

[Dave Miller]

Bye-the-way. Several members from across the seas have expressed an interest in attending. I have reminded them that APUG events are (or should be)open to all members, so they may want an input into voting for a venue.

 

[Stoo Batchelor]

are you talking about the avatars Stoo? ha ha

I was just looking for a counter-angle to Barry's Ginger Cat.

Yeh Leon, the Avatars. All we want on one page is yourself, Barry, Ailsa, and Rob and there will be all hell let loose.

Bye-the-way. Several members from across the seas have expressed an interest in attending. I have reminded them that APUG events are (or should be)open to all members, so they may want an input into voting for a venue.

It would be nice to see some members from over seas Dave. The more the merrier. Their vote is most welcome.

Stoo

 

[Bob F.]

Yeh Leon, the Avatars. All we want on one page is yourself, Barry, Ailsa, and Rob and there will be all hell let loose.
...
Stoo

Ah ha! The famous Four Puppies Of The Apocalypse riding (well, galumphing) forth...

The West Country would be good from my point of view - hardly know the place - and little chance of any snow ...


Cheers, Bob.

(Gawd, it's great to be back on broadband after a week of 22kbps!)

 

[RobC]

Good idea Brian, although I suggest your first poll should be for the most popular 3 venues.

Was that a volunteering or nomination?

 

[Dave Miller]

Was that a volunteering or nomination?

No, neither; it was a co-opting.

These weekends are very much a co-operative venture. Something like Mastermind I've started so you can finish.:confused: Anyway I'm sure Brian's dying to do launch a poll.

 

[Brian Jeffery]

Hmm, the maximum number options for a poll is 10 and we have an option of 16 locations. Any Ideas?


Brian