----- Original Message ----- From: "David Tubbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:49 PM Subject: [ql-users] Wkshop locations
> > Where is the centre of gravity of members or possible attendees ? > > Certainly Manchester is not as peripheral as Portsmouth or Hove, but from > outside the only useful spots would be London or Brum. > The difference between you and I, Mr. Tubbs, is that you are a theorist and I am a pragmatist. The thing that determines the actual location of shows is that some poor bugger has to organise them. and present shows are where people are prepared to do the work. Running a show is much more complicated than people think and a good deal more than just a hall with tea and coffee. Look at the requirements of a hall alone: 1: It should be within easy access of a motorway. 2: It should be accessible by public transport. 3: It has to be a reasonable price. 4: It has to have adequate parking facilities. 5: It has to have easy access for loading and unloading. (The last three of these rule out many inner city locations - you should talk to Malcolm Cadman about the problems he has had trying to find suitable halls in London.) 6. There have to be at least two rooms - one for the main event and the other for lectures. 7: There has to be an adequate number of electrical sockets to avoid irresponsible daisy chaining. 8: There have to be adequate catering and toilet facilities. 9: There has to be an adequate supply of tables and seating. All the above means that it is very difficult for Quanta to organise shows centrally as they need people with local knowledge and enthusiasm to find suitable locations. After the hall there are numerous other logistical problems including the catering provision and insurance. Personally I would love to see a show in the Midlands, but it is up to the people in the Midlands to make the first moves, Best Wishes, Geoff _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
