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    UK Get together

    Okay time for another meeting of the Brits

    Does anyone fancy a meeting in December perhaps Saturday 2nd?

    or would you prefer a January meeting?

    Locations at the moment are:

    Barnes Wildlife centre in London or if the weather is lousy which it probably will be I had thought of Hampton Court Palace but photography is not permitted inside and its the same in all the palaces. So any suggestions for an alternative indoor centre would be appreciated.

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    Re: UK Get together

    Hi Roger .. Saturday is the 1st, but the only Sat I could do in Dec is the 8th (it is a very busy month for me). Having said that, if the 2nd suits everyone else, then go ahead - I can always join you in another one in the new year.

    I got your PM - it would be great to have you there. I will give you a bell in a week or so to sort out details.

    Cheers
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    Re: UK Get together

    Quote Originally Posted by Didache
    Hi Roger .. Saturday is the 1st, but the only Sat I could do in Dec is the 8th (it is a very busy month for me). Having said that, if the 2nd suits everyone else, then go ahead - I can always join you in another one in the new year.

    I got your PM - it would be great to have you there. I will give you a bell in a week or so to sort out details.

    Cheers
    Mike
    :blush2: :blush2: Just testing to see if your all awake.

    Yes I meant the 1st.

    But happy to go with the 8th - any more takers?

    Roger
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    Re: UK Get together

    The alternative will be Kew Gardens - If people are interested I will request permission for tripods and photography.

    Roger
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    Re: UK Get together

    I should be ok for either day; at the moment anyhow.
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    Re: UK Get together

    Quote Originally Posted by readingr
    :blush2: :blush2: Just testing to see if your all awake.

    Roger

    ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ LOL

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    Kew would be good - lots of indoor stuff in the event of rain, and there is no end of things to photograph.

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    Great - Kew gets a :thumbsup:
    Bu all depends on Mrs W's surgery, Angie goes in on Thursday.
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    OK, Angie's recovering well.
    I'm on for Kew or whatever.
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    Me too! It's in the diary

    The other thing about Kew is that it has the big Henry Moore exhibition going at the moment - you can see details on their website.

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    Re: UK Get together

    Anyone got Bev's email address or any contact details?

    Alison - are you up for this?

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    Re: UK Get together

    I'd love to but am not a lover of going into the centre of London plus it's a bit too close to Christmas for me. Sorry AGAIN!

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    I forgot about the Moore sculpture, better buy a few more memory cards
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    Re: UK Get together

    Alison .. what is there in your neck of the woods that might make a venue?

    Cheers
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    Re: UK Get together

    Quote Originally Posted by Didache
    Alison .. what is there in your neck of the woods that might make a venue?

    Cheers
    Mike
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    Re: UK Get together

    So, men, what date has been confirmed?
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    Re: UK Get together

    Tom .. Dec 8th

    Cheers
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    Re: UK Get together

    Quote Originally Posted by Didache
    Alison .. what is there in your neck of the woods that might make a venue?

    Cheers
    Mike
    Mike,

    I was thinking of a visit to Dunguness in May, there is a wildlife reserve there + the old power station, lighthouse, the Romney Hythe railway and a few other things.

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    Re: UK Get together

    Quote Originally Posted by Didache
    Tom .. Dec 8th

    Cheers
    Mike
    I will be talking to Kew this week to make sure that they can take four photographers. So I will confirm the 8th and times towards the end of the week.

    Roger
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    Quote Originally Posted by readingr
    I will be talking to Kew this week to make sure that they can take four photographers. So I will confirm the 8th and times towards the end of the week.

    Roger
    Here are the details for the Kew Gardens visit on the 8th December 2007

    Meet at 10:00am at the White Peak's restaurant for coffee before we start with the photography stuff. The Gardens open at 09:30.

    Entry cost Adult £12.25
    Car Park at the Brentford Gate: £5.00 - White Peaks is just inside this entrance.

    We are allowed to use tripods and monopods in the Gardens but not in the Glass house.

    There are three eating establishments in Kew and I suggest that we pick one to eat at when we get hungry.

    I made the assumption that no one will want a commercial license. If so then you need to apply by calling Tel: +44 (0)20 8332 5655.

    For more information on Kew Gardens visit: http://www.kew.org/

    Roger
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    Re: UK Get together

    Quote Originally Posted by readingr
    I made the assumption that no one will want a commercial license.
    Depends on the cost. I might be interested.
    I'll call them
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    10am it is!

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    10am it is!

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    Re: UK Get together

    Anyone up for a trip to the Farne Isles in the spring summer?

    Probably will travel one day to Bamburgh, stay over night trip to Farne for the day, then travel home or stay another night and then home?

    If enough people are interested I will research lodging, cost of the trip, transport, food, ...

    Roger
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    Re: UK Get together

    Hi Roger .. I might be interested. My problem is that I will probably be moving next year at around that time. However, the settlement process in my profession is sometimes very uncertain and time consuming. Keep me in mind as a "possible" though.

    Thanks
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