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andybarton · March 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM

Ideas time for sometime in April / May.

1. Jodrell Bank - last chance to see before The Department for Closing Things Down, erm, closes it down.

Then onto

2. Little Moreton Hall (OK, NT, I know, I know...)

Suggestions?

jmr · March 6th, 2008, 05:52 PM

Andy,

excellent suggestion - a combination of the ancient and the up-to-date, just like Leica.

I'll come along, prior engagements permitting.

andybarton · March 17th, 2008, 08:39 PM

One weekend towards the end of April?

Any other bright ideas?

bill · March 17th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Ah,

Jodrell Bank...

The Bank that likes to say "Bleep"...

Regards,

Bill

elansprint72 · March 20th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Will Kate Humble be there?

andybarton · March 20th, 2008, 04:19 PM

I have invited her, but not heard back yet.

I'm not sensing an overwhelming enthusiasm for this, I have to say

elansprint72 · March 22nd, 2008, 06:24 PM

I've always found Jodrel a bit disappointing for photography, LMH suffers from the no photos policy of the NT, which I see as a challenge; there is hardly any furniture inside. Perhaps the two could be done together?
As both are only about 20 minutes from me I should have some insider-knowledge of photo-ops.

The Japanese garden at Tatton Hall can be good on a nice day, maybe we could do that one as well? It's a NT property but members still have to pay.

cocker · March 22nd, 2008, 07:00 PM

Sorry Andy - I've only just noticed this! It would be very happy with both these. Maybe am for one then on to somewhere for lunch and then the other place after lunch? End April/ early May would be fine for me.

DTD · March 27th, 2008, 07:46 PM

Yep – with my current usual provisos.

andybarton · March 27th, 2008, 11:56 PM

Dave - a lift to/from anywhere won't be a problem.

elansprint72 · March 28th, 2008, 07:46 AM

Macaroons are us!

Another date for your collective diaries, Monday 5th May (BH) is the Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Rally/Show. Always lots of really nice old cars at Cheshire's best posh address and the Hall is included in the entry price of only £5.

Gawsworth Hall - Ancient Cheshire Manor House

That's a nice shot on their website, I wonder who.......

andybarton · March 28th, 2008, 07:59 AM

That sounds like a plan...

Looks like one of Steve's shots on that front page there, Pete

elansprint72 · March 28th, 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybarton

That sounds like a plan...

Looks like one of Steve's shots on that front page there, Pete

Yes, that second Rover does look rather too magenta for a Panasonic shot.

DTD · March 28th, 2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybarton

Dave - a lift to/from anywhere won't be a problem.

Cheers – that would be great – perhaps we can sort something out a bit nearer the time.

elansprint72 · April 20th, 2008, 10:55 PM

Rumour has it that Spring may be 'pon us soon (OK, so we had daffodils and Bumble bees in February and we saw two Swallows last Sunday but, despite this globular warming thing, it's still bleedin' arctic outside), so what are we doing next?
I have to be at the Gawsworth gig (incidentally, this year the £5 does not get you into the house, that's and extra quid) but any of the other suggested venues would be fine too.

andybarton · April 21st, 2008, 12:45 PM

What time?

Do they let little dogs in?

stunsworth · April 21st, 2008, 01:49 PM

Gawsworth Hall - Ancient Cheshire Manor House

5th of May. I'm guessing a dog on a lead would be ok.

I'll probably go myself if the weather's ok.

Falstaff · April 21st, 2008, 07:04 PM

I'm in weather permitting.
Falstaff

cocker · April 21st, 2008, 07:40 PM

Me too!

elansprint72 · April 22nd, 2008, 08:59 PM

All the usual suspects, eh?

Make sure to order your bacon butties early- they always run out.

btw, it is now officially Spring; our bats came out for the first time this evening.

March 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	NWUK Springwatch 2008 Ideas time for sometime in April / May. 1. Jodrell Bank - last chance to see before The Department for Closing Things Down, erm, closes it down. Then onto 2. Little Moreton Hall (OK, NT, I know, I know...) Suggestions? __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

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andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 I have invited her, but not heard back yet. I'm not sensing an overwhelming enthusiasm for this, I have to say __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

March 22nd, 2008, 06:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: August 27th, 2005 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 4,907	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 I've always found Jodrel a bit disappointing for photography, LMH suffers from the no photos policy of the NT, which I see as a challenge; there is hardly any furniture inside. Perhaps the two could be done together? As both are only about 20 minutes from me I should have some insider-knowledge of photo-ops. The Japanese garden at Tatton Hall can be good on a nice day, maybe we could do that one as well? It's a NT property but members still have to pay. __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org New Gallery added 12th April.

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cocker Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: May 7th, 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,563	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 Sorry Andy - I've only just noticed this! It would be very happy with both these. Maybe am for one then on to somewhere for lunch and then the other place after lunch? End April/ early May would be fine for me. __________________ Keith Cocker www.sharpsight.co.uk www.development-alternatives.co.uk

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DTD Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: October 21st, 2006 Posts: 191	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 Yep – with my current usual provisos. __________________ www.dunni.co.uk

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andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 Dave - a lift to/from anywhere won't be a problem. __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

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elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: August 27th, 2005 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 4,907	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 Macaroons are us! Another date for your collective diaries, Monday 5th May (BH) is the Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Rally/Show. Always lots of really nice old cars at Cheshire's best posh address and the Hall is included in the entry price of only £5. Gawsworth Hall - Ancient Cheshire Manor House That's a nice shot on their website, I wonder who....... __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org New Gallery added 12th April.

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andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 That sounds like a plan... Looks like one of Steve's shots on that front page there, Pete __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

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elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: August 27th, 2005 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 4,907	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 Rumour has it that Spring may be 'pon us soon (OK, so we had daffodils and Bumble bees in February and we saw two Swallows last Sunday but, despite this globular warming thing, it's still bleedin' arctic outside), so what are we doing next? I have to be at the Gawsworth gig (incidentally, this year the £5 does not get you into the house, that's and extra quid) but any of the other suggested venues would be fine too. __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org New Gallery added 12th April.

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andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 What time? Do they let little dogs in? __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

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stunsworth Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: September 30th, 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,767	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 Gawsworth Hall - Ancient Cheshire Manor House 5th of May. I'm guessing a dog on a lead would be ok. I'll probably go myself if the weather's ok. __________________ Steve Website - www.steveunsworth.co.uk Picture a week - http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW_blog/?page_id=9

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elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: August 27th, 2005 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 4,907	Re: NWUK Springwatch 2008 All the usual suspects, eh? Make sure to order your bacon butties early- they always run out. btw, it is now officially Spring; our bats came out for the first time this evening. __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org New Gallery added 12th April.