Hi All
Following on from the success of 2011's UK ShowLEM I have booked the hall again for a similar 2012 event.
For anyone unfamiliar with the LEM format here in the UK... We Currently hold two LEM's per year in Surfleet, one in or around April and one in or around September. The Surfleet LEM's are the main meetings of UK Laser Enthusiasts. There is much technical stuff going on and lots of coherent photon's flying about the place - great fun!
However, in 2011 we decided to add another LEM to the list with the focus on playing synchronised shows throughout the weekend and dabbling with lasershow software. This was a 'travel light' event as most of the equipment was provided by just a small handful of people. The ShowLEM is an additional event to the main LEM's and isn't ever intended to be a replacement for the Surfleet LEM's. I think those people who attended will testify that it was a completely different format.
O.K., so, all that being said... We had a great time at the 2011 ShowLEM and are repeating the performance again this year, 2012.
One criticism of last years ShowLEM was that it wasn't long enough. With this in mind I have booked the hall from Friday morning until ~6:00pm on the Sunday. We are allowed to sleep in the hall for 'security purposes'. Just bring a blow up mattress, a sleeping bag, some earplugs and nose clips and you'll be fine
I've pretty much convinced Janet and our girls to do the catering again this year, so look forward to some good food guys, it's a lot of hard work for them and unfortunately I'll have to add a small amount to the cost to cover food this year, but I'm sue it'll be well worth it. I'm also hopeful that we'll be able to repeat the BBQ at my house depending on weather. this just gives everyone the opportunity for a bit of burnt sausage and a non-alcoholic beer and a final chat before driving home
So, it's confirmed, the next ShowLEM will be on 6th, 7th, 8th July 2012. Just pop a reply into this thread to indicate what days you'll be attending and I'll add you to the list. We can get into the hall at 12:00 lunchtime on Friday, and we have to vacate by 5:00 pm on the Sunday.
One final thing... It would be nice to see the ShowLEM format evolve and I am open to suggestions as to how we may acheive this. I thought that we could perhaps have a couple of 'workshops' based around software and/or show safety, we could introduce a competition for best homemade show etc etc... If you have any ideas please throw them into the mix.
Cheers
Jem
ATTENDEES:
Jem (Jem) - Entire Weekend
Carl B (Carl) - Entire Weekend
Rob (Stanwax) - Saturday and Sunday
Dan (DanielBriggs) - Saturday and Sunday
Richard (Soferene) - Saturday and Sunday
Al (White Light) - Possibly Sunday
Paul (Lasermad) - Entire Weekend
Jim (Smogthemog) - Sadly, probably can't make it.
Adrian (Dilbert) - Saturday and Sunday
Andy (Andy_Con) - Saturday and Sunday
Mark (kel19700) - Saturday evening and probably most of Sunday
Simon (P1t8ull) - Saturday and Sunday
Mark (Insanity) - Sadly can't make it due to Gig's
Mark (MarkMtts) - Hopefully entire weekend
Kev (Kevski) - Hopefully perhaps one day???
Nigel (Gashead) - Entire weekend?
Steve (Laserhobbit) - To be confirmed
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Hi Guys
I was wondering whether it was a wise thing to post the location here, but I noticed that I put it in the last ShowLEM thread, so here it is again
Janet is providing lunch for us all on the Saturday, there are plenty of pubs and takeaways nearby for evening snacks.
Location of Hall:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Bark...gl=uk&t=h&z=20
Directions:
Leave M1 at J40 and head towards Wakefield, once off roundabout keep in right hand lane. At the second set of traffic lights turn right onto Queens Drive. Continue on Queens Drive (go straight through traffic lights after approx ½ mile) for ~1 mile until you reach a 'T' junction, turn left. Continue down this road for~¾ mile (be careful, There's a bad bend), After bad bend you'll pass Halfway house pub on right. Continue until see Victoria pub on right (only ~¼ mile further). Primrose hall is on your left opposite Victoria pub. Free parking is available outside venue. It's much easier to find than it sounds!
One other thing. The location widget on Google maps shows up on Barker Road. That is the back of the hall. You need the turning just before. I tried to put the location widget on the actual hall, but for some reason it doesn't want to be moved . Any questions please PM me.
Accomodation:
Overnight sleeping is allowed in the hall is fine if you can stand it
The Quarry Inn B & B - ~½ mile to venue - Room and breakfast ~£32
http://www.thequarryinn.co.uk/
Days Hotel Wakefield (J40 - M1) - ~2 miles to venue - Rooms from around £42
http://www.dayshotel-wakefield.com/
Holiday Inn (J40 - M1) - ~2 miles to venue - Rooms from £
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/...wy/hoteldetail
This hotel is showing it's fully booked at the moment, but it my be worth checking.
Premier Inn (J39 - M1) - ~6 miles to venue - Rooms from £19
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/W...outh-m1,-jct39
Cheers
Jem