Ship of Fools: Creative Meet UK

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Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

We did it last year (I think that's the forth one). It was quite good fun. We could do it again this year, the questions are:
Where?
When?
What?
How?
And will you be there?

The basic premis being that we get together and be creative (in what ever way you want) while having a good time. Over to you...

[ 28. March 2012, 19:17: Message edited by: Gwai ]

Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :

What about coming to Guernsey? [Biased]

Auntie Doris x

Posted by Pants (# 999) on :

What about here ? Choice of camping or real beds, lots of lovely places nearby.

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

We were thinking some time around Easter holidays.
(Could this be the Wight meet substitute?)

Posted by holly (# 689) on :

Dont really get on the ship anymore apart from occasional lurking but will try and keep and eye on the progress of this meet.

holly x

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

Ok, a quick explaination for those who've never done this before.

You don't need to be a talented artist, just be willing to have a go at being creative. We've had poets, painters, seemstresses, child activities, photographers, model makers, bbq'ers (that's being creative with food!) and general hangers on who want a good day out.

So, if you are remotely curious about spending some RL time with some people, and having fun, then please post! I like the sound of your campsite Pants, btw.

Posted by Emma Louise (# 3571) on :

Possibly.

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

Cool. Any ideas of dates?

Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :

I've missed this becuase my home computer has died. Replacement is purchased but no time to install it yet.

Of course you could come to us again in Derby. We are away 9 -23rd June but apart from obligations for Holy Week and Easter we are free. Also a curate I know has her day off on most Saturdays now.

Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :

I'm very interested in joining you all this year - Annie P suggested around Easter - how about the weekend after Easter? The weekend before will still have it's foot in March and I can't get my head around camping so early (although of course even in April it's been known to snow, even on a Wightmeet).

quote:
Originally posted by Pants:
What about here ? Choice of camping or real beds, lots of lovely places nearby.

Ooo - looks good. Did I see the words "zip" and "wire"?

Might it also be worth considering booking a Youth Hostel for just us (if we can find one that is still available for the date we decide on). Some of them have bedrooms with lower numbers of beds (rather than just dormitories) For example, Leominster and Gradbach

Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :

We would be willing to host this again on that weekend - 14th and 15th April with the main bit including barbeque on Saturday 14th April.

Once again we can provide accomodation - last year 5 adults and 3 children. We also don't charge for use of the vicarage.
As a reminder this where we live.

Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :

And it was great fun last year...I still look at the photographs I took on that date and smile!

Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :

Easter seems to be a bit early for camping for most of us.
Can we have some feedback about Darley Abbey (Derby) again?

Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :

I'd come again! (Could only manage the Saturday though)

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

Feed back regarding Derby? It was very good fun, and yes, I think we all enjoyed it. I'm sure that we could find more things to do there. (The river was very nice to sit beside). So, yes, there's no reason why we can't do Derby again.

At the moment though, there needs to be more interest about the weekend for it to happen. Come on shippies! Come and be creative together!

I'll post some photos of artist meets from the past to wet your appetite.

Posted by Pants (# 999) on :

Some of last years ship meet photos.

Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :

Possibly the most perfect Shipmeet photo of me you will ever see!

Auntie Doris x

Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :

Derby could be fun - offspring is now living conveniently close with spare bed (Sandiacre) - she might even want to come with a camera - but I need to consult. She is actually a registered shipmate

Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :

Can we put Saturday 14 April in our diary for Derby then?

We can provide space for doing art in - if the weathers good again we can use the garden. Last year Annie and Auntie Doris did a really good barbeque.
We are looking to see what's on and arty in Derby that weekend, found so far - this for children. this is 10 mins in car from us. Also at the same place a photography exhibition.

Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :

Cool - I wanna be a superhero!

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

That sounds good Geroff. I think my lot would very much enjoy going to QUAD and it's good for everyone if it's wet. If it's fine, I can pack them off there, while I do some painting.

The date's good for us, so to drum up some interest, then please could some nice hosty person could put 14th April in the title. Thank you!

Would be lovely to see as many people as possible. I don't mind doing a bit more cooking and stuff. Might even make pavlova or something chocolaty. We can be creative with food too!

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

Actually, was wondering if the name "Artists Meet" is putting people off? Please could we rename it "Creative Meet - 14th April" and see if it draws (sorry for the pun) a bit more interest.

Posted by Gwai (# 11076) on :

I can arrange that. Thanks for composing it [Biased]

Posted by Tom Day (# 3630) on :

And for those of us not creative Derby are playing Middlesbrough!! That's real art!

Tom

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

At Derby we hope....

Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :

I assume that as we now have a date we can confirm that it is at the same venue as last year, ie our clergy house.
Also if anyone wants to stay please PM me.
I will get some suggestions for other accomodation sorted out soon - probably post them at the weekend.
Note that we are 10 minutes drive from the railway station, there is a bus service from there and taxis.

Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :

The Derby - Middlesborough match is in Derby.

At the moment this meet consists:

Annie P, Tom plus 3 kids
Geroff and Rosa Gallica Officianalis
St Everilid.

This is still in the Easter school holidays.
There is a historic pub , a park, the 1700s mill on the Derwent and a water buffalo.
We will do a barbecue or other group meal in the early evening. There is still some space to stay in our house and I have just checked that the nearest Premier Inn is doing a £34 deal that night - if its not full of Middlesboro supporters that is.

Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :

My accommodation may be unavailable so I'm a probable maybe

Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :

Could a passing host change the title of this meet again to 'Creative Meet, Derby 14th April' please?

Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :

I hope how I have done it is acceptable.

Posted by Jante (# 9163) on :

Would love to have come but will be up to my eyes indissertation writing. perhaps next year when I will be local!

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

Kick! If you fancy meeting up and being creative or otherwise, then do register your interest. The food will be good! [Big Grin]

Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :

Due to the lack of interest for this, (perhaps due to the dates), then we're going to pospone it to some time in May. If you 're interested in doing a creative meet, but the dates didn't fit, then please post your interest.

Please could a host change the title to "Creative Meet UK - to be arranged". Thank you.

Posted by Gwai (# 11076) on :

For sure. Edited.

Posted by Pants (# 999) on :

Yes, but think cost would prohibit.

Posted by LRP (# 5013) on :

Have been watching this thread but haven't been online much. Will look out for the new date.
I'm not around for the Sat of May 26th returning from London after seeing Chelsea Flower show on the Fri .

Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :

Any further thoughts on this?

Posted by Masha (# 10098) on :

I might be up for it.

Depending on the where and the when!

I couldn't make last year's at short notice and was miffed to miss out. Looks like you all had a good time. Brill picture Annie P, I know that river well.

Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :

I would like to come, depending on when/where [Smile]

Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :

We have just looked at our diary.
We can make Saturday 7th July. - That is if you still want to come here that is.

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