Hampshire & I O W branch of UK Butterflies!
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Based on the assumption that we're not going to find a date that we're all able to make, then I think the only "fair" method to apply is to follow the sequence in this thread, where Maurice came up with the first set of candidate dates etc.
So ... that leaves us with 8th March. Apols Martin, but I can't think of another way to resolve this.
Cheers,
- Pete
So ... that leaves us with 8th March. Apols Martin, but I can't think of another way to resolve this.
Cheers,
- Pete
Is this event expected to run into late evening? If so I'm not sure about the wisdom of driving long distances that night and would be looking for overnight accommodation. If the Bull is the venue of choice then that could be an easy solution. Hopefully the winter months wouldn't be too demanding for rooms.
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Right - I'll "get this going" in the next few days, with an agenda. Some logistical items I'd appreciate feedback on:
1. The cost of the venue needs to be covered. Mike's managed to negotiate a fantastic rate but we still need to cover the cost of the event. So would a donation of £5 be too much - with all profits from the event going to BC (in fact, we can give this directly to Roger Buchanan, the hants BC chairman)? Or maybe just ask for donations and hope we cover costs?
2. I was thinking of having a guest speaker come along to talk butterflies, rather than photography (since most of the day will be filled by that). I've not approached anyone, but candidates would be Matthew Oates (founder member of Hants BC and has just won the BC Lifetime achievement award - see http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/a ... oates.html) or Adrian Riley (just written a new book on British Butterflies). Other suggestions welcome. Again, we'd need to cover their travel costs - hence the "entry fee"
3. Anything else people would like to see?
Cheers,
- Pete
1. The cost of the venue needs to be covered. Mike's managed to negotiate a fantastic rate but we still need to cover the cost of the event. So would a donation of £5 be too much - with all profits from the event going to BC (in fact, we can give this directly to Roger Buchanan, the hants BC chairman)? Or maybe just ask for donations and hope we cover costs?
2. I was thinking of having a guest speaker come along to talk butterflies, rather than photography (since most of the day will be filled by that). I've not approached anyone, but candidates would be Matthew Oates (founder member of Hants BC and has just won the BC Lifetime achievement award - see http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/a ... oates.html) or Adrian Riley (just written a new book on British Butterflies). Other suggestions welcome. Again, we'd need to cover their travel costs - hence the "entry fee"
3. Anything else people would like to see?
Cheers,
- Pete
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Well, I'd be more than happy with paying an entry fee , and if theres a guest speaker that would be great.
Presumably as this is a whole day event we'll have refreshments, maybe everyone bringng savoury snacks or cakes ?
I can provide a hot water boiler to keep teas and coffees on the go.
So... we're having a speaker(s)
A show of our photographic equipment ?
Everyone bringing along images to discuss/critique ?
Problem solving discussion on photo technique or computer image processing ?
Any more ???
Presumably as this is a whole day event we'll have refreshments, maybe everyone bringng savoury snacks or cakes ?
I can provide a hot water boiler to keep teas and coffees on the go.
So... we're having a speaker(s)
A show of our photographic equipment ?
Everyone bringing along images to discuss/critique ?
Problem solving discussion on photo technique or computer image processing ?
Any more ???
Regards Mike
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Since some of you are online as I write this - I intend to publicise the event tomorrow. See:
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/photogra ... p_2008.php
I'd appreciate any comments before I do this.
Cheers,
- Pete
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/photogra ... p_2008.php
I'd appreciate any comments before I do this.
Cheers,
- Pete
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Yes. Numbers are restricted to 30, although I might allow for 35-40 in terms of registrations, since there are bound to be last-minute cancellations.
In terms of registrations, those already noted on this list can considered themselves registered.
Mike - I'll be sending out a detailed agenda to you, Maurice Pugh and Roger Buchanan in the next hour. Anyone else (i.e. a "proper" photographer) we should include - and apologies to all those folk I've just insulted?
Cheers,
- Pete
In terms of registrations, those already noted on this list can considered themselves registered.
Mike - I'll be sending out a detailed agenda to you, Maurice Pugh and Roger Buchanan in the next hour. Anyone else (i.e. a "proper" photographer) we should include - and apologies to all those folk I've just insulted?
Cheers,
- Pete