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Post by macca on May 11, 2024 7:26:15 GMT
We did one back in 2016 which was quite well attended theartofsound.net/forum/show...s-and-CommentsSadly the venue closed not long after and never re-opened. However I am looking at maybe organising another, possibly at the very beautiful location of Keele University: keele-conference.com/Sometime over the summer months, July through September. Excellent facilities, and there's a Marriot hotel adjacent to the campus for anyone who wants or needs to stop overnight. I thought if we could get maybe twenty people expressing an interest it would be worth going ahead. As per the last one, and Steve's very well received NEBO events, it's a casual get together and about having a bit of fun not solemnly comparing cables or whatever. So please shout out if you would be interested in attending. If you can, say when over the summer will be best for you. If there is enough interest I'll move on to booking a room. No need for a firm commitment, and there'll be no charge to attend. |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 11, 2024 7:55:50 GMT
I'd be up for that Macca.
Date needs to right for me though as the new job is a bit erratic time wise.
September would probably give it time to settle down.
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Post by lurch on May 11, 2024 8:04:55 GMT
Bit to far for me, sorry. Google maps says 3hrs 55 mins.
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Post by macca on May 11, 2024 8:08:17 GMT
I'd be up for that Macca. Date needs to right for me though as the new job is a bit erratic time wise. September would probably give it time to settle down. Cool, that's three of us so far! |
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Post by macca on May 11, 2024 8:09:54 GMT
Bit to far for me, sorry. Google maps says 3hrs 55 mins. I know, it's still a bit of a trek from the south coast. But you can stop over, last time we had people down from Newcastle and Ali came all the way from Scotland. But he is hard core.  |
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Post by lurch on May 11, 2024 8:21:22 GMT
Will see how mum is and finances are, nearer the time, but it's either a V early start or 2 nights Accommodation which is a bit too spendy at the moment. Not written it off but will look at things nearer the time, maybe stop at mates in Ledbury for a few days either side so only 1hr 45.
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Post by Arke on May 11, 2024 10:01:36 GMT
September, should work for me too. 👍
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Post by macca on May 11, 2024 10:08:16 GMT
September is a good option. Has to be before the poxy students come back, but that's not until October.
We now have six, plus a maybe from Lurch.
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Post by stryder5 on May 11, 2024 10:13:53 GMT
I’m up for it.
Gary
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Post by macca on May 11, 2024 11:20:44 GMT
8 and counting.
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Post by jandl100 on May 11, 2024 12:29:13 GMT
Yup, pencil me in please.
No date restrictions. I don't have a life.
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Post by macca on May 11, 2024 13:35:10 GMT
Excellent.
9 plus two 'doubtful but maybe' so far.
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Post by bencat on May 11, 2024 13:36:22 GMT
Count me in as well .
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Post by Bigman80 on May 11, 2024 14:58:47 GMT
Yup, pencil me in please. No date restrictions. I don't have a life. 😂 |
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Post by antonio on May 11, 2024 14:58:55 GMT
It would have to be early September for me, I'm taking the big silver bird on the 16th.
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Post by gninnam on May 11, 2024 15:45:46 GMT
Would be interested depending on the date (I do have a life) |
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Post by macca on May 11, 2024 17:39:42 GMT
Would be interested depending on the date (I do have a life) Looks like we are narrowing down to the first two weeks in September. |
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Post by gninnam on May 11, 2024 17:45:00 GMT
Would be interested depending on the date (I do have a life) Looks like we are narrowing down to the first two weeks in September. I think that should be doable. |
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Post by ijrussell on May 11, 2024 18:39:07 GMT
Yup, pencil me in please. No date restrictions. I don't have a life. I have a life but I'll put it on hold to spend the day with you folks. . |
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Post by jandl100 on May 12, 2024 8:18:41 GMT
Are we assuming a Sunday?
That would be best for me.
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Post by macca on May 12, 2024 8:44:21 GMT
Are we assuming a Sunday? That would be best for me. It can be a Sunday. Just need a couple more people to express an interest, and I'll move on to checking out the room options and the availability. |
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Post by amormusic on May 30, 2024 10:16:20 GMT
If the dates work for me, I'd attend this.
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Post by Arke on May 30, 2024 11:42:31 GMT
I'm still really keen. I can't do the first Sunday (1st) of Sept, but any others should be OK.
I can probably get my speakers along if needed.
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Post by macca on May 30, 2024 17:22:49 GMT
There's more than 20 people now so I will try to see if I can book something.
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Post by mayebaza on Jun 4, 2024 8:31:15 GMT
👍🏿
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Post by macca on Jun 4, 2024 17:25:51 GMT
The university is a bust, they've got nothing free in September.
Going to have to try somewhere else. Will keep you all updated.
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Post by lurch on Jun 4, 2024 18:01:03 GMT
Local scout hut, pub meeting room, church hall or community centre. Must be some around somewhere. We don't need much, just power points and water for brews.
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Post by macca on Jun 4, 2024 18:23:05 GMT
Local scout hut, pub meeting room, church hall or community centre. Must be some around somewhere. We don't need much, just power points and water for brews. Ideally we want booze, food, and rooms for overnight stay - all available on site. Lots of available parking space, and easy access ( i.e a ground floor function room). I did manage to tick all those boxes last time but that venue closed not long after and has never re-opened. |
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Post by Arke on Jun 4, 2024 18:32:22 GMT
The university is a bust, they've got nothing free in September. Going to have to try somewhere else. Will keep you all updated. I could enquire about my village hall - it has various rooms and one which seats 20. It's 8 quid per hour. Based in Bradwell, Derbyshire. I would offer my living room, but it ain't big enough for 20 people. Somewhere local to me would make it easier for me to arrive and set up my speakers. Just a thought. Happy to go and check out rooms and availability. |
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Post by Arke on Jun 4, 2024 18:34:50 GMT
Local scout hut, pub meeting room, church hall or community centre. Must be some around somewhere. We don't need much, just power points and water for brews. Ideally we want booze, food, and rooms for overnight stay - all available on site. Lots of available parking space, and easy access ( i.e a ground floor function room). I did manage to tick all those boxes last time but that venue closed not long after and has never re-opened. parking shouldn't be an issue here in my village. Booze - I can check if allowed. There is a coop over the road, so food is easy. Ground foor: I can check |
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