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[White Ensign]

Hello to all the mates and members of this wonderfull forum here. Just had an idea and I wonder what you think about that:

How about a meeting next year, somewhere in the UK on a pond- just for a weekend. Probably a wonderfull scene to mix up, do what we knows best (having some chats and boating). Would be a nice opportunity to name a face to a person.
Or was it just a pipe-dream?
The only trouble is that I can not take care about that matter, as living in the Southwest of Germany it would be a long ride for the most of you if I invite you to my local pond..... ::)

Would like to know what you think about that anyway!

Jörg

[ambernblu]

.... sounds good to me - depends where the venue is though (don't usually pass through Southern Germany in the course of a normal week!  )

[cbr900]

Might have to give both a miss as its even further from Tasmania, and a mite expensive for a weekend, but I do really like the idea and if you do do it take plenty of pics and add names then post so all can see who is who...


Roy

[gary r uk]

Hi Jorg
What a good idea that's one hell of a regatta my i offer the use of our lake Black Park near Slough it has 14 acres of useable water,may i suggest next May / June.
Just waiting for the ney sayers to poo poo the idea
cheers
gary rowe
BPMBC

[Youngat65]

Somewhere in the midlands might be better ; would make it better for those further north

[GOGSAMWE]

Great idea...

I watch with interest  " The Mayhem Gathering"

  Steve

[Shipmate60]

Sounds a good idea to me.

Bob

[Tester]

What would be the collective noun for such a gathering.

A "wash" of Mayhemers ??

[Colin Bishop]

Absolute Mayhem! 

[White Ensign]

Mayhemxtremism? 

[JayDee]

Hello,   First can I thank  the organisers, traders who made me welcome at the epic Centre, the public who bought off me, miniature bits and pieces.  (Hazel  aka  Mrs. JayDee)

About the " Mayhem Gathering".
Just a few points to think about,

1. In the Midlands.

2. Big open Lake, a Boat Club's if possible.

3. Facilitys at the Lake side, food , toilets, shelter.

4. Nearby Hotel, Travel Lodge, or similar.

5. Easy access and Free  Parking.

6. What Date?.

7. Who will sort it all out?. An event like this takes time to organise.

I organise an annual  "Gathering ", British Miniaturists Weekend, in Walsall, a full weekend, full Board, in a Hotel, for around 120 people, at £135 each!.  The next one in 2007 - 16th to 18th February is the 7th Annual weekend. ( http://www.minis4all.com) for dolls house miniaturists.
There are Workshops ( £'s extra)  all day,  in the evenings there are Mini-workshops and demonstations and of course lots of joking and laughter along with Tutor/trader stands which is a mini fair in all but name.
Americans, Canadians, Irish, Swedish, Dutch, Germans and all over the UK are among the folk who attend.
Members  who attend never stop smiling all the weekend, like minded people, doing the things they like doing, in the company of other people, the event cannot fail !.
I have been asked many times, can I do a full week, instead of just the weekend !   NO!!!

I already have some ideas with looking around for venues for my own group, but miniaturists don't need a lake.

Watch this space...Hazel Dowd.   BTW  John is asleep in the chair!!!

[ron h]

The next GREY NAVY DAY at Kingsbury Water Park, near Tamworth, we will all be there next year, plenty of water , food , toilets and parking.

[JayDee]

Ron,
Tell us more about this Navy Event .
How often has it been held?, could the place handle a "Gathering"?.
Are there Hotels etc  locally?.
john.

[ron h]

John, have a look in club events, kingsbury navy day, its only been held once, but it was good, and it will be held again next year, its a very big park, just short of the toll road M6 , easy to get to.

[ambernblu]

yep.....

Tamworth - YEP

Grey Navy Day - YEP (but we'd also have to have some kind of tug event(?) and the other stuff to suit the rest of the gang's interests (?)

Gathering Weekend (As per Mrs. JayDee) - YEP (Sounds excellent)

Mini-workshops/experts/demos ( =trade???) - YEP (even better!)

All of the above sounds great with me - you can count me in, be a good weekend out and about! 

Cheers, Brian

[ambernblu]

.... its just come to me - A MAYHEM MUSTER!! In our case - MAYHEM MUSTER 2007! 

[Ghost in the shell]

sounds good to me :) hopefully no mayem on the water

[Shipmate60]

Dont get too excited.
Which looney is gonna organise it.
And btw DONT even look in my direction.

Bob

[Ghost in the shell]

what about a steering event? the prize say a small model kit or a bottle of wine.

also bring your club id's so we know who we all are and where we are all from

[malcolmfrary]

Perhaps we ought to make ourselves recognisable to each other at the shows we do go to by having a "Mayhem" badge.  I am sure that Martin could give us permission to use his logo (the blue wavy one at the top of the page) as a basis for a laminated badge.

[JayDee]

If we had events...then any prizes would have to be from sponsers..unless some kind and mad folk  donate them...or..a small reg fee for those taking part.

JayDee

[ambernblu]

As Bob said, someone needs to volunteer to organise this - i.e. in the early stages get a rough headcount, assess viability and then look at the do we/don't we's (trade/competitions/events/demos) to take demos just as an example, I can think of at least 3 interesting (basic) workshop/demo categories off the top of my head - airbrushing, soldering, electrics perhaps just for starters, never mind submarine technology and the basics of model yachting - I could go on - or maybe thats not what is wanted, just a big sail in and get together.  :-\

Anyway it all sounds like a really good plan - be good if it all could come together? Just remembered that it was Jorg's idea.... is there any chance of you attending Jorg??

[JayDee]

If its to be at Kingsbury WP then a nice letter asking permission to  use their facilities would be in order.   There is a coffee shop, menu as follows...just to test the taste buds:        The Old Barn Menu

The All Day "Barn Door" Breakfast
Bacon, egg, sausage, beans, mushrooms, tomato & toast
£3.90
Jacket Potatoes
Plain £2.30
Beans £3.00
Coleslaw £3.20
Cheese £3.20
Tuna & Mayo £3.70
Balti £4.30
Veg. Chilli £3.90
Additional filling 80p per portion
Sandwiches
£2.10
Cheese Pork
Ham Tuna/Mayo
Turkey
Hot Sandwiches
Bacon or Sausage or Fried Egg
Fried Egg & Bacon
Fried Egg & Sausage
Fried Egg & Sausage & Bacon
 £1.80
£2.30
£2.30
£2.80
Hot or Cold Baguettes
Please see the board for a list of fillings
£2.90 - £3.20
Snacks
Sausage Rolls £0.90
Cornish and Cheese Onion Pasties £1.90
Cakes
Scone with Jam £1.30
Scone with Jam and Cream £2.20
Fresh Cream Cakes £1.40
Pastries £1.20
Toasted Tea Cakes
 £0.95
Drinks
Pot of Tea per person £0.95
Mug of Coffee £1.10
Cafetiere (per person) £1.50
Cappuccino £1.20
Hot Chocolate £1.50
Glass of Milk £0.90
Pure Orange £1.00
Milkshakes £0.90
Cans £0.80
Flavoured Water £1.10
Mineral Water (small) £1.00
Mineral Water (large)
 £1.50
For Children
The Old Barn Lunch Box
sandwich, ribena, yogurt, chocolate bar and lollipop
£2.20
a bowl of beans or spaghetti and a slice of toast
£1.50

 JayDee

[ron h]

The navy day was organised by the Kingsbury Club, we decided that it would be a free sailing event, it was a pleasent day, every one stud about and talked and sailed with no pressure of competition, 

[A Model World]

Should we volunteer to organise it all I ask myself If you are still looking for a volunteer that is
however couple of things to note getting the traders and workshops in an outdoor setting is difficult and expensive PLI etc potential damage stock and so on and getting the date right to avoid clashes   with the great British weather to contend with its even more difficult, it would need to have an indoors as well and a big one at that, there is a such a venue in the midlands (not the NEC) however another area would be,  is that north enough bearing in mind those in Scotland how about simply tagging it to a show, yes what started off as a get together then gained a lot of other items clubs, traders, workshops, and so on. Hopefully these other suggestions are not hijacking the original simple idea which was good If you want all the others it would be a lot easier to tag it to a show in running. 
Yes it’s a good idea the things above are just me thinking out loud bearing in mind what has been suggested already