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Hi folks

Just testing the water to see if there is enough interest in a UK members meeting.

Thoughts for dates, venue etc..

I was thinking somewhere like the North of England.
Any interest?

Cheers
Mark
 
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Originally posted by onewaywood
<br />Maybe someday I will move back home, and then I will take you up on it, in the mean time
Better get crackin............... LOL LOL
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Richard where did you live when in the UK?
 
Sounds like a good idea to me Mark. Maybe we could all raid Kenny's place[:D]


I know you can't travel too far, but do you think you could make Derbyshire? There are some nice pubs and restaraunts around CSUK.
 
Originally posted by skiprat
<br />Sounds like a good idea to me Mark. Maybe we could all raid Kenny's place[:D]


I know you can't travel too far, but do you think you could make Derbyshire? There are some nice pubs and restaraunts around CSUK.
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Yes there are but you know it has moved to Bradwell now, no longer at Miller's Dale.

I'd be interested in a meet.
 
Originally posted by skiprat
<br />Sounds like a good idea to me Mark. Maybe we could all raid Kenny's place[:D]


I know you can't travel too far, but do you think you could make Derbyshire? There are some nice pubs and restaraunts around CSUK.
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Don`t worry about me I`ll get to where the meet is![;)]
 
I have no preference as to time or place. If I know far enough in advance I should be able to re-arrange my work schedule. But I would prefer a Sat or Sun.
 
I've just spent some time checking the stats. There are 16 UK members that have made more than 1 post this year. So far we have 6 prolific poster guys that are interested. From Worcester to Glasgow. Unfortunately for Andrew Kirkham, the mid point is EXACTLY in his back garden[:D]

I reckon most UK guys have seen the title of the post and may not be up to it, so Mark, as it was your idea, choose a place and date.[8D]

Of course, if there are any US or other guys around at the time it would be great to meet you too. ( Jerry Thayer - USA Air Force based here )[;)]
 
Steven you know the areas better than I do, name a few places for me that has accomodation and restaurants.

Is this a penmakers only meet or are the wife and kids comming?

I vote for penmakers only![B)]
 
Hi Mark,
Sorry not to have picked up on this before, but, yes Im interested. There are one or two down this way that could also be interested - pompeyite for one. I'm Ok for travelling to Derbyshire. CSUK has been mentioned but rumour has it that they are in dire financial straights at present. They apparently have been up for sale for the past five years now but without a taker - that says a lot. Anyway weekends are better and road travelling would be easier. It would be great to meet up and swap ideas and put a more personal touch to all this online chat. I think a venue is probably the most difficult to arrange. My spontaneous thought is that we could arrange a meet at a commercial place like Turners Retreat. I think they might bite at the chance to get some potential sales from it and they might be able to provide some equipment. If not it is possible for me to provide our clubs Vicmarc 100EVS if anyone wants to do a demo.
 
Originally posted by theturningcircle
<br />Hi Mark,
Sorry not to have picked up on this before, but, yes Im interested. There are one or two down this way that could also be interested - pompeyite for one. I'm Ok for travelling to Derbyshire. Anyway weekends are better and road travelling would be easier. It would be great to meet up and swap ideas and put a more personal touch to all this online chat. I think a venue is probably the most difficult to arrange. My spontaneous thought is that we could arrange a meet at a commercial place like Turners Retreat. I think they might bite at the chance to get some potential sales from it and they might be able to provide some equipment.
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Hi Mark, I am sorry to has missed this post too [:I] I have had the builders in for weeks and not had much time for browsing, sorry.
I agree with all that Ian has said in this quote.[:)] Im in, and you can also count on TAFFJ I'm sure I & Ian will be able to drag him along not too reluctantly.[;)]
 
Thanks for replying guys, I`m OK with anywhere but Turners Retreat sounds fine.
What do you all think of Ian`s Turners Retreat suggestion, Ian is there restaurants and a hotel near by?
 
I`ve been to the Clubhouse all day and I`m being dragged screaming and kicking to a wedding reception tonight.

What does everyone else think of Turners Retreat as a meeting place?

If we get the meet up venue sorted it is just the date to work on.[;)]
 
Hi Guys,
It looks like the seed is germinating. I'm out all day tomorrow (Sat) at a wedding (not mine)but I'm happy to contact TR next Tuesday and explore the possibility with them. We need to do this before a date can be fixed; and the date already mentioned is difficult for me. I'm taking part in Hampshire Artists Open Studios for the last 2 weeks in August, anyway that's my problem. I think that as Mark initially started this off, we should appoint him as coordinator and await his thoughts. I don't know the area around TR so if it does take place there, we need someone with local knowledge as far as hotels, restuarants etc are concerned.
 
Thanks Ian, but it`s a level playing field here. I don`t know the area so I am relying on my English freinds to get a location that suits most if not all of us.

Kenny are you up for travling to Turners Retreat from Hawick?

There will be a map to this location on a recent catalog or their website If I am not mistaken.
 
Preferably a date to suit all, I would like us all to be there if possible.

My wife works every second weekend, I will get a hold of her diary when she gets in.

I need my darling wife to watch the kids so I can come out to play![}:)]
 
I can do any of these weekends 18/19 Aug, 25/26 Aug ( Bank Hol )or 1/2 Sept. The Bank Hol could mean manic traffic[:(]

I travel a lot and 99% of the time I stay at www.premiertravelinn.com
The closest one is Doncaster about 9 miles. Beefeater pub/restaurant attached. £51 on the weekends. I don't use B&B's but I'm sure there are some around.
 
Hi all,
I'm happy to discuss our thoughts with TR on Tuesday (golf all day Monday). Just a thought about TR. They have a demo day on the 2nd Saturday of each month but on the 14/15 Sept they have a free woodturning exhibition. Go onto their website and see the details and all the turners involved. Do we want to take advantage of this show as well? At our get together do any of us want to use a lathe? What do we want from the meeting: give me some thoughts so I can put these to to TR.
Ian
 
Steve thanks for the link.
Ian I don`t know what others think but all I want from the meet-up is to meet and chat to all, have a meal together, more chatting.
The main focus is meeting each other, don`t think we need a lathe or a demo but your input is warmly welcomed.
Kenny (kkwall) from Hawick might be away on holiday at the moment, I have emailed him and waiting for a reply.
 
Hi all,
Ian i too am like Mark in that i think it would be nice just to meet up for a chat & meal etc.
We all know what excellent turners we all are[:p]. Wew could bring along a couple of our nicest pens to discuss or if you have any projects that you need a bit of help on, i know i have.[?]
As for the date i don't have any commitments so any date will do for me.[:)]
 
Hi Mark,

Sounds good!

With the weather we have been having lately, anything is possible Mark. I feel for all the people that have been flooded.

Hawick had it's fair share last year, and some are only just getting back into their houses. It must be terrible.

Lets keep our fingers crossed for some improvements in the weather.[?][?]
 
Hi all,
Do we need to meet at TR if what we really want to do is chat and perhaps discuss problems. Is there any need to contact TR at all? We could perhaps still meet there if we decide on there show weekend as our meet date. Otherwise we could just choose a place to stay the night or two and this could be in another area. I'm open to any suggestions.
Ian
 
If we are not meeting at Turners Retreat lets go for somewhere really easy to find.

If all goes to plan, members attending are:

Pompeyite (Derek Blake) from Portsmouth
UKpenmaker (Andrew Kirkham) from Lancaster
Skiprat (Steven Jackson) from Flintshire
theturningcircle (Ian Woodford) from Hampshire
kkwall (Kenny Wallace) from Hawick
TAFFJ (David Jenkins) from Hampshire
Pikebite (Richard Coles) from Shepshed
ligget (Mark Ligget) from Bonnybridge

I have emailed nurse42312 (Mark Walters) from Swansea to check if he is following this thread, but as yet no reply.

Be great to meet everyone when it happens.[:p]
 
Bryan Lucas, sorry I missed your post on this thread, I noticed it when I read all posts again.[:I]
It would be great to meet you and you are more than welcome to attend the meet.
I`ll add your name to the list.

Pompeyite (Derek Blake) from Portsmouth
UKpenmaker (Andrew Kirkham) from Lancaster
Skiprat (Steven Jackson) from Flintshire
theturningcircle (Ian Woodford) from Hampshire
kkwall (Kenny Wallace) from Hawick
TAFFJ (David Jenkins) from Hampshire
Pikebite (Richard Coles) from Shepshed
ligget (Mark Ligget) from Bonnybridge
luke39uk (Bryan Lucas) from Worcester

Now for the hard bit, date to suit all.
 
We don't have to, but I still like the TR visit. I've never been to any type of demo and would like to see one of you guys use a skew. [:D]Perhaps even someone showing how to do a decent finsh.( Mark )[;)] If we arrived en masse at TR, we could perhaps get a discount.[:D]
I don't think they are open on Sundays. Thats a pity as we could have met up in the pub /restaraunt any time during Sat evening then gone to TR on Sun morn.
If it makes it easier to get more guys there, then what about meeting on the Fri evening and doing the TR bit on Sat. We could travel home Sat afternoon ( or morning if you skip TR ) That way you haven't used the whole weekend.[:D]
I don't mind either way, just playing with ideas
 
Hi Guys,
Just catching up with you all, wow it seems that grass does not grow under your feet.[;)] TR looks ok to me, the show week end would make it a good option if every one likes that idea. I will go with the flow whatever you guys think if you decide to go for just a meet up and chat then thats good too. The first week of Sept looks good to me but as I said I'll go with the flow on dates.
 
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Steve - thanks for your ideas, I am thinking of turners who will be working on Friday will be too knackered to do a long drive after work.

No demos either, just a relaxed meet up.[:D]
 
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