hi guys
some good but ultimatly bad news.
Brighton are pretty positive, well Ive got 2 nice big forms to fill out. 1st detiling plans for event and the 2nd a risk assesment. Daunting but standard I think. But then they ask for copy of insurance !!
Now that puts us about where Matt was last year. It would cost , I believe, somat in the order of £5-600. At cardiff Matt knew the crowds would not be too great and there were not to many guards about and he could still call the meet without paying up.
Unfortunatly Im not in the same position, Brighton will be packed and there will be lots of council employees about if required. We can only do this 1 with the council behind us Its a great pity as it was a great all over venuse and id a few other things to add in.I could advance the money no probs. But, not sure you lot would pay me back hehehe ( well you would but its getting l8 and not sure of numbers for the event). Also whilst I know it a good venue and a great time would be had Ive not had enuff time to work on all the aspects ( remember I actually live 100 miles away from venue) so I wouldnt feel full value for money would be given.
That given, I feel I cant progress with project.
So, 1st Im really sorry for getting hopes up for people and delaying other people in their plans. 2nd , in small groups Brighton is well worth a visit, take in the Falmer campus of Sussex Uni just out of town ( its open to the public --but not big groups I tried there too). 3rd It was still a good exercise to go threw and confirmed ( insurance excepted) that if broken down into component parts an event like this really isnt difficult. Im certainly going to be looking at southcoast venues that will not have too many people about that could just be used, however, thats for the future cos I need to see them over the summer. But Id trust I had some revals then.
Id like to thank in advance and wish Sprog and Muncher well for stepping in to put a London meet together ( un to be honest that was always my fav Idea). Ive chucked some suggestions at them already and if they want Ive got 1 or 2 more.
Again , sorry to get peeps hopes up. Its just I had to touch base to find out info and see if I was heading in the right direction.