Hampshire & I O W branch of UK Butterflies!
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Hampshire & I O W branch of UK Butterflies!
Lisa and Myself went to the members day meet, of the Butterfly conservation, Hampshire & I.O.W branch, yesterday. There were some very interesting talks, tea and cakes, and a photography competition.
Between talks there was a chance to mingle and after a few minuets we found ourselfs in a group with the forums Pete Eeles, Robin Turner and Mike Young and his good lady, it was like our own little forum branch meet . Mike done us proud in the photography comp, picking up second overall, well done Mike. Pete had some interesting ideas, one was getting together and going out at night to look for something , and another was to hire a hall and get together for a photography.....thing, I'm up for both, I think .
Gruditch
Between talks there was a chance to mingle and after a few minuets we found ourselfs in a group with the forums Pete Eeles, Robin Turner and Mike Young and his good lady, it was like our own little forum branch meet . Mike done us proud in the photography comp, picking up second overall, well done Mike. Pete had some interesting ideas, one was getting together and going out at night to look for something , and another was to hire a hall and get together for a photography.....thing, I'm up for both, I think .
Gruditch
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Thanks Gary, yes it was a very enjoyable afternoon, it was great to see everyone, especially "our" little group from the forum.
Like a lot of these meetings the time flew by and I didn't get to talk properly with everone that I would have liked, also the room was so full of people eating and drinking and trying to judge the photos that I found it was a struggle to move around.
I'm always up for social activities or practical field trips so count me in if we get something going.
I know the Hants & IOW branch hold a photography meeting in March, so hopefully thats one event where we could all meet again.
Like a lot of these meetings the time flew by and I didn't get to talk properly with everone that I would have liked, also the room was so full of people eating and drinking and trying to judge the photos that I found it was a struggle to move around.
I'm always up for social activities or practical field trips so count me in if we get something going.
I know the Hants & IOW branch hold a photography meeting in March, so hopefully thats one event where we could all meet again.
Regards Mike
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Yeah - well done Mike - excellent photo of the mating Glanvilles! And it was great to finally meet Gwenhwyfar and Gruditch, together with Robin and Mike.
"Pete had some interesting ideas, one was getting together and going out at night to look for something"
Yes - Chalkhill Blue larvae (which are nocturnal) on Stockbridge Down in June. Watch this space!
"... and another was to hire a hall and get together for a photography.....thing, I'm up for both, I think".
I thought it might be worth having a UK Butterflies get-together, "somewhere", to specifically discuss macro photography. I think we'd learn an awful lot from each other. I'd anticipate a structured day of presentations, together with some practical work. We have some superb photographers in the UK Butterflies ranks, some of whom I'd consider "experts" (not me!). Thoughts?
Cheers,
- Pete
"Pete had some interesting ideas, one was getting together and going out at night to look for something"
Yes - Chalkhill Blue larvae (which are nocturnal) on Stockbridge Down in June. Watch this space!
"... and another was to hire a hall and get together for a photography.....thing, I'm up for both, I think".
I thought it might be worth having a UK Butterflies get-together, "somewhere", to specifically discuss macro photography. I think we'd learn an awful lot from each other. I'd anticipate a structured day of presentations, together with some practical work. We have some superb photographers in the UK Butterflies ranks, some of whom I'd consider "experts" (not me!). Thoughts?
Cheers,
- Pete
Hi,
Pat and I would be interested in both events (nocturnal caterpillars and macro photography). Location for the photo meet could be an issue. We could wait to see who is committed to such an event and then try to find a venue close the the centre of gravity of the group. If not too many people are interested then I suppose we could use someone's house. It would be good to meet over the winter so that in the spring we could go out armed with all the new knowledge that we have gained. You are absolutely right about it having to be a structured event Pete. That way ensures that the most people will get the maximum benefit from the event.
So who's interested?
Robin
Pat and I would be interested in both events (nocturnal caterpillars and macro photography). Location for the photo meet could be an issue. We could wait to see who is committed to such an event and then try to find a venue close the the centre of gravity of the group. If not too many people are interested then I suppose we could use someone's house. It would be good to meet over the winter so that in the spring we could go out armed with all the new knowledge that we have gained. You are absolutely right about it having to be a structured event Pete. That way ensures that the most people will get the maximum benefit from the event.
So who's interested?
Robin
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Hi all,
There is a possibility that I can help with a venue and definately with display boards(which I own) should they be needed.
The location is near to me and therefore would be on the East Hants/Surrey border near Farnham, which I realise may not be central enough for all.
However there is ample safe parking , with easy access from main roads.
I would need to book and there would be a charge for hire, but this would be low compared to similiar venues I think .
There is a possibility that I can help with a venue and definately with display boards(which I own) should they be needed.
The location is near to me and therefore would be on the East Hants/Surrey border near Farnham, which I realise may not be central enough for all.
However there is ample safe parking , with easy access from main roads.
I would need to book and there would be a charge for hire, but this would be low compared to similiar venues I think .
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Regards Mike
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Hi Mike - could you let me know the cost of the venue please (for a day)? I can then compare that with the hall we used for the Hants BC meeting. We can at least get the information should either of these locations be suitable.
I'll also enquire about using the Hants BC branch projector.
We could also promote this as a joint "Butterfly Conservation / UK Butterflies" event - with all proceeds (profits) going to BC, assuming that we'll each pay an entry fee to cover (at least) costs!
Cheers,
- Pete
I'll also enquire about using the Hants BC branch projector.
We could also promote this as a joint "Butterfly Conservation / UK Butterflies" event - with all proceeds (profits) going to BC, assuming that we'll each pay an entry fee to cover (at least) costs!
Cheers,
- Pete
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Re: Hampshire & I O W branch of UK Butterflies!
sounds like you enjoyed a nice dance that eveningGruditch wrote:
Between talks there was a chance to mingle and after a few minuets....
Gruditch
charles
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Cripes, Martin!V6GTO wrote:I'd like to come along too (if I'm welcome ) and maybe BryanH could be persuaded to be my navigator so I don't get lost
Martin.
What are you trying to drag me into?
A nocturnal gathering somewhere near the M4 or M3? (although I note Turner's preference to use "someone's house"!)
I draw the line at period costume, and the thought of a minuet with Gruditch quite makes me blush!
Alright, put me down
Bryan
P.S. This is a bit south-centric? How about this as a pilot for a similar event oop north?
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