Paul64 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Do the members of the forum have a monthly meet? The reason I ask is because as most of you know I run 4x4 tours in Transylvania, and will be over in the UK for up to a month from November 1st. I am organising a series of presentations from 7-9pm in several locations around the country. The main purpose is to generate some interest in Transylvania and off course generate more custom. However, these talks are usually lively and generate a lot of interest discussion about bears and encounters! If you are interested in a presentation please let me know. The best localities for me would be anywhere between Shropshire and Norfolk? All I ask for is a projector that can be used with a laptop for presentation of photographs, a suitable venue for 20+ people and plenty of tea and biscuits. I also ought to add that I am a 'one man band' until my cousin joins the business next year, not a big corporate company, see www.transylvania4x4tours.com so need to spread the word as best I can. Any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I think that I would be interested in attending such a presentation. Not in Norfolk or Shropshire though. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 good luck Paul, sounds like it would be a great evening, I'm to far west to make a evening trip though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Paul I would be interested in a presentation - but like Chris anywhere North of the M4 or East of the A34 is not going to happen. If you do one down here we could put you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks guys for the positive feedback The reason I mentioned locations between Shropshire and Norfolk is so I am within striking distance of relatives when finishing at 9pm during the week. However, I know many of you are down in the southwest, so thanks David for the offer to put me up. If I can get something together with a venue in your area I will be in touch soon. Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Paul Graeme, the Landlord at my local will let you use the skittles alley on a non skittles night - want me to check with him as to availability. Also the village hall charges next to sod all for a night and it has a bar and a stage - even got a PA system I live within striking distance of a fair few of the forumeers - 3/4hour form Exeter, same form Brissal, 30 mins form Yeovil, hour from Lynton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 PaulGraeme, the Landlord at my local will let you use the skittles alley on a non skittles night - want me to check with him as to availability. Also the village hall charges next to sod all for a night and it has a bar and a stage - even got a PA system I live within striking distance of a fair few of the forumeers - 3/4hour form Exeter, same form Brissal, 30 mins form Yeovil, hour from Lynton Hi David, that sounds great. If you could get some info on dates available that would be fantastic. If possible could you enquire for evenings between November 20-26th? It would also be good to guage if any of those dates would be good for other forum members and does not clash with any other events? The only other item required would be a projector that has USB or CD capability? Thanks again for your help. Paul P.S I am helping the builders with my septic tank today, so will be back on line this evening and two hours ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 P.S I am helping the builders with my septic tank today An image I could have done without - thanks Paul.... Seriously though... I'm not a million miles away from David - and would also be interested in coming along... Might see you in November then! All the best, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 An image I could have done without - thanks Paul.... Seriously though... I'm not a million miles away from David - and would also be interested in coming along... Might see you in November then! All the best, Matt Just having a lunch break from the backbreaking work of the septic tank! The pipes have just been laid and one builder said to the other to pour water down the pipe to see if it was water tight. We were all standing there staring down this pit when yellow liquid flowed out everywhere. The builder threw his arms in the air swearing thinking his mate had peed down the pipe, but it turned out the painter and decorator with a wry grin on his face had just washed his brushes after painting the kitchen walls yellow! It would be great if you could join us Matt. I will also have the Defender with me as I will be driving back from Transylvania. However, after swapping the wheels and tyres over this morning, she doesn't look half as impressive with AT's on! Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I checked wit the village next door - 30 quid for a night to have their hall I will have a word with my neighbour tomorrow ref our hall and force myself down to the pub on friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi David, Any news on venue or dates? The only other item needed would be a projector. I have done the presentation before directly from the laptop, but we were all huddled round and not very good if there are more than three people! Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 The only other item needed would be a projector. You need to get a 110 then. 110 projector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Haven't been able to get to the pub yet - gastric flu and welding last weekend, welding and ex wife issues this weekend. Give Anton at OEC a bell he still has my projector and screen that I lent him two years ago. I'm sure he would be interested in the talk and might let me have them back afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'd be interested in coming down if Im in the SW too, depending on the date - want a lift Matt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks David, that sounds good. I wanted to meet Anton earlier this year, but didn't manage to organise it, so if he can make it later this month that would be great. Hope your feeling better now, as I know you were looking forward to that beer! Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Let me know when and I will be there. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Chris just say if you need to crash at ours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You could try some of the other 4x4 forums, such as northernmonkey offroad. com. If you're likely to do Derby, i could rustle up a projector and for a venue, the brunswick in Derby near the station could serve (good beer as well, if that's relevant...) regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 You could try some of the other 4x4 forums, such as northernmonkey offroad. com. If you're likely to do Derby, i could rustle up a projector and for a venue, the brunswick in Derby near the station could serve (good beer as well, if that's relevant...)regards Hi, Derby is not far away at all. Do you have an idea of how many would be interested in attending? Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi, Derby is not far away at all. Do you have an idea of how many would be interested in attending?Cheers, Paul I'll add my name to a list of prospective attendees. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi, Derby is not far away at all. Do you have an idea of how many would be interested in attending?Cheers, Paul sorry no - but try a push to northern monkey - I know one or tow of their original members and moderators are in derby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 sorry no - but try a push to northern monkey - I know one or tow of their original members and moderators are in derby Tried to register with Northern monkey but still waiting for authorisation. As soon as I can get a few names together and a consensus on dates i will be back in touch. Thanks for offer of use of venue and projector. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 You could try some of the other 4x4 forums, such as northernmonkey offroad. com. If you're likely to do Derby, i could rustle up a projector and for a venue, the brunswick in Derby near the station could serve (good beer as well, if that's relevant...)regards Hi Sparq, The proposed date for the meeting in Derby is Wednesday November 19th. I hope that is a good day for you? I think it would be better to set a date and gauge interest from that. Would you be able to book it with the Brunswick? Is that a pub or social club? Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Booked! Unfortunately, the function room at the Brunswick in Derby was booked up on the 19th, so I have booked it for Thursday November 20th. Kick off will be at 7pm finishing around 9pm. There is also a bar close by! Please let me know by e-mail, PM or phone if you are coming as a bigger room will be required if more that 15 people attend. Sparg - please don't forget the projector as I will be lost without it My UK mobile number is 0794 766 4295 e-mail: paul@transylvania4x4tours.com Venue:- The Brunswick Brewery Ltd 1 Railway Terrace Derby DE1 2RU Tel: 01332 290677 'The Board Room The smaller of our two upstairs rooms, the board room is ideal for small presentations/meetings, and can comfortably seat 15 people. In the event of a large function room booking the board room can be used a buffet service area. Again please be aware that as this is an upstairs room there is no disabled access.' Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 pm sent in respect of projector and laptop.-BTW, and not to lead members astray, but the Brunswick is a brewery pub, and the beer is proper. Think they may also serve some kind of lager product. regards sparg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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