DIR Return Create A Forum - Home
---------------------------------------------------------
Cache Walker
HTML https://cachewalker.createaforum.com
---------------------------------------------------------
*****************************************************
DIR Return to: Caching Events
*****************************************************
#Post#: 744--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: tarmacjohn Date: March 24, 2012, 5:59 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Well done Simon for some good work, it sounds as though the Farm
Park are just going to treat us like any other fee paying member
of the public.
Sounds like we might have to jump through a few hoops to keep
them happy (We are going to struggle to give them an accurate
idea of numbers too far in advance) It might be easier just to
go somewhere else I am thinking. Maybe a meeting of minds over a
pint might be a good idea so that we can bounce some ideas of
each other.
#Post#: 746--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: Griff Grof Date: March 24, 2012, 6:40 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Thanks for all your work ;D
I think that a meeting could be a good idea :) In fact, we were
going to call to arrange something, so glad you did it in
advance :)
I think a meeting would be a good idea, If you want my dad and I
can take over the discussions, unless you are willing to
continue?
As you said, this could be big, better not to rush. I'd estimate
numbers anywhere between 30-100
Which e mail shall I send the itinerary requirements to? I did
send that to Adam's e mail, but as you said, he is far too busy,
and I think that e mail is out of date now...
Thanks for getting things moving, any ideas for a committee
meeting date at some pub?
#Post#: 748--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: tarmacjohn Date: March 25, 2012, 7:51 am
---------------------------------------------------------
After a brief chat with Wrighty this morning I think we came to
the same conclusion. Neither of us are big fans of the idea of
paying the farm park for us to hold a picnic (Geocaching cache
placement guidelines not withstanding). At the end of the day
they are a business and everything they do revolves around
making money.
I have to be honest and say that I can't remember what the
original thinking was with the Farm Park but what Wrighty and
myself is that we might just as well find a friendly farmer (Any
takers) and borrow a field for a day.
That's my bit said, now bring on the torrents of abuse
#Post#: 750--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: Griff Grof Date: March 25, 2012, 9:50 am
---------------------------------------------------------
I was thinking the same actually ::)
However, where could be a better location but the farm park?
That was the original thinking! Families could come, go round
the farm park, have a nice multi, and the event in the form of a
picnic in the heart of the Cotswolds. Plus, the walks around
there truly are stunning, and there's a large area of no caches!
As well as this, there would be camping near to GZ, and even
toilets on site! The whole location aspect of the event was
perfect, and that was why the farm park was the perfect
location! And, with it being a birthday party, we needed to
really go all out and make it big - the farm itself is well
known, and accessible from everywhere, in a lovely spot, and has
the advantage of the added facilities.
I will get onto the main part in a second, but first, and
foremost, I personally feel that the event should take the form
of a picnic, wherever it is held - we need a change from the
pub, we can always hold a traditional CacheWalker at Twixmas ;D
I think, these days, what farmer is going to just give us a
field? Every farm is a business these days, everyone's hungry
for money :o Plus, most of the areas around here are already
filled with caches, and not much have the potential to expand -
the farm park has a huge radius from it, with not a single
cache! Plus, the field would most likely be wheelchair friendly,
another plus point.
So, I am also stumped on this one, I do agree that paying them
would be ridiculous, for a few people to picnic for no more than
an hour. What I was wondering was whether Simon told them it was
just for the hour, and then after the wildlife walk, or if they
understood it was for the whole day, and are charging us because
of that?
Let's have your thoughts, will talk to my dad about it and see
what he thinks (perhaps Adam and Andy won't be so formal (and
even charge) if Adam knows we're behind it too - when I did a
study on Bembourough Farm, he was very friendly, and let us walk
anywhere we liked. I'm sure, once we agree on stuff, he'll be
more than fine with it)
Good thinking though you two ;D - we do need to get the
planning moving along, which we can't even start until we have a
confirmed venue - any ideas for cache-free possible locations?
#Post#: 752--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: foraging 5 Date: March 25, 2012, 3:12 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
As my meeting was only a provisional one, I mentioned that
numbers would be difficult too gauge, and time on site would be
around 2 hours if for a picnic and short walk only.
This is one of the other things mentioned..... time.
If the gathering is for all to attend, i.e children and all,
then they need (if mine is anything to go by) a lot of things to
keep them occupied. The longer the time on site, the more things
they require to do, and at the farm park there are lots to see
and do, therefore the charge as per the standard group discount.
If we turn up for a couple of hours, only .. there may be
disappointment amongst the younger ones about not being able to
go around the farm park, now here is the conundrum - say 20 - 30
people turn up for a couple of hours, there would likely be a
charge - it could be the group rate as per my original note.
If say 100 turn up, this "could" be considerably dropped.....
but again ...maybe only if we are there for the day using the
park facilities.
Hence as this was only a provisional enquiry it was hard for
anything to be committed by the farm park, again hence the
required email with the Cachewalker requirements for them to
mull over, and maybe arrange a meeting.
Arthur if your dad can do the magic with Adam, then that would
be great, but I really think first and foremost, the Cachewalker
meeting should take place ,to go through and detail the
requirements.
The email Andy Cole asked me to use was the general park
enquiries one, with his name as a reference. He can then action
and follow up properly.
I am happy to meet up most evenings, need to check the better
half's diary first though, if someone can band a few dates
about, I can check them out. How about Broadway / Snowshill for
a drink. (ok they are close to home, but pretty central to most
of us /I think?)
Other options - Broadway Tower country park, or there are so
many fantastic spots in the Cotswolds all within a few miles off
us all that we could just gather at and enjoy the views, with
food and drink, good chat, and kids running relatively freely do
you need a venue?
#Post#: 753--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: Griff Grof Date: March 25, 2012, 3:25 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Well said Simon ;D
I think that the meeting should be held first, before anyone e
mails Andy. If you'd like Simon, you could always e mail him,
with the information I have planned, and will post for
whenever/if you want to precede with it. Will post my planned
timings and activities tomorrow.
Snowshill would be better for me ;) - I only live just outside
the village, so fairly easy for us to get to :D I should be
fine for any date this week (presuming you mean evenings)
Snap! I originally thought of Broadway Tower, but dismissed it
because there's no where you could really place caches, and do a
group walk - we could always skip the walk, but that is what
makes CacheWalker events original, and since it will be 5 years
since the first walk, then it would be a shame not to. Can
anyone else see any possible routes around the Tower as a
back-up?
I think that the farm park will still be the better option, if
magic happens to take place. I think we should have a meeting
first, to discuss ideas with each other, and make a final
decision. I'd need to be thinking about submitting a listing
sometime in June too...
#Post#: 754--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: walktall Date: March 26, 2012, 10:48 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Blimey off line for a day and what happens - loads :o ;D
Was on earlier today but the site crashed, caused my laptop
screen to go blank (reboot) :o :o
Paying for an event will put a lot of people off unless they are
going to make full use of Cotswold Farm. Personally, I don't
want to pay.
Some good ideas but sounds like a meeting is needed. I'll have
to put my brain in gear and see if there is any alternatives.
#Post#: 758--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: Griff Grof Date: March 26, 2012, 11:11 am
---------------------------------------------------------
From what I understood, we have to pay to have the field. That
would be better if it is, I could always do some fundraising to
pay for it, as the venue and location is perfect.
Before my next point, for Simon's use (if he wants to send the e
mail he mentioned) These were my planned timings and activities
for the event, based around the farm park:
08:30 - Meet, for 08:45 Depart for the 12th CacheWalker Group
walk
NOT at the Farm Park, even though the walk will be in the area,
due to timing etc. Perhaps Guiting Power? A 7 mile or so walk,
details TBA - the farm park doesn't need to know about this,
other than placement of caches, only some of which will be on
his farm - there are other farms that are not his on the walk
13:00 - Arrive at the location to have the picnic.
Here, we will simply picnic, have some games etc for the little
ones, Secret Birthday Presents, paper print outs for FTF caches
nearby not on the walk, quiz's, raffles etc. Birthday cake.
Anything else we decide on later. - So, the farm park just need
to know we need a field for 90 minutes.
14:30 - Depart for the family friendly 2 mile Wildlife Walk the
farm park has as the second walk of the day.
This is the wildlife Walk multi cache(s) which Andy said he was
ok about, the whole point is that this walk (unlike the first)
is flat, educational, and for the whole family.
15:30 - Back at the picnic location, for final farewells.
Here, there will be awards for the quiz (and other things), A
group photo, and basically farewells - Just tell them that we'll
need to be back at the field for another 20 minutes - half an
hour.
Pretty simple, eh? With the regards to children wanting to go
around the farm park, that is what they could do while others
are on the walk, or after everything is over, paying at their
own fee. I doubt they will let us have access to everywhere
whatever the outcome it, after all, it's a picnic we want!
A meeting IS needed, but can't do this week (my taxi has many
deadlines to meet by Sunday) but should be able to do it any
week after that.
Numbers, they could be from anywhere between 20-100 max, and
Broadway Tower also CHARGE for groups more than 12 to picnic/be
at the country park for more than an hour!
Any more thoughts??? As I said, don't want it to be everyone pay
to get in (put people off) but if we could pay to have it for
some discount, under £50 price, then I'd be willing to fund
raise for it, and spend my savings on it!
#Post#: 761--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: Griff Grof Date: March 26, 2012, 3:29 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
See above for another post.
Just noticed, Lump Sum (which they'd like) means a single
payment of money. Simon, you said their charges are Adults £7.15
Children £5.50 - so say 100 adults attended we'd be paying
£700??!! For 120 minutes total?!
Didn't they say something like a group fee, like £50-£100 tops?
#Post#: 765--------------------------------------------------
Re: CacheWalker 5 Year Event 2012
By: walktall Date: March 26, 2012, 6:04 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Fund raiser - a special Cachewalker geocoin to be sold?
*****************************************************
DIR Previous Page
DIR Next Page