Lincs...Notts.... Social

Report on last nights meet at The Roman Way

Attendees Arthur C, Steve W, Pete L and myself :)

Apologies from several who were still at the Featherweight Smash :sad:

Lucky really - coz at 8.00pm the place was Damn Crowded :proud:

Excelent discusion about recent and future events :)

Went thru the interesting bits minutes of last Exec meeting :)

Then as the place thinned out Steve tabled an arrangement hes building to mount a drill motor/gearbox assembly, and Pete brought in Tilly 2 (featherweight spinner) where we promptly took the top off and examined the workings. Thanks to you both :) :)

I explained that the next meet will be up in Huddersfield hosted by Jeremy Cuss. All 4 of us plan to go up probably meeting at Arthurs place (Kirton Lindsey) and sharing transport thereon. Details to follow :)

An excellent meeting.
Check back as we firm up arrangements for April.
Thatll do for now.
Kevin S.

Sorry, should have been a bit more clear about the ownership of the design. The motormount is designed by Dom, from the constrictor team, all Ive done is tweak his design to make it easier to install (the compression spring and the black plate).

Kev - could you let me know which bits of the main topic of discussion can be discussed in public (ie this forum). Its important to the future of the sport, and for FRA members, but I dont tread on anyones toes.

Ill be at the Huddersfield meeting (as usual, work permitting), Ill be glad to help with the transport, but I only have small cars (if you dont count the Rickman, which only has a narrow back seat anyway), so Ill only be able to carry 1 or 2 other people in relative comfort.

Hi Roboteers,

I have volunteered to act as a deputy for Kevin Scott to organise meetings for roboteers in Yorkshire. This is not intended to be exclusively for Yorkshire people, and roboteers from Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire (and elsewhere) would be welcome. Kevins contacts and my own are limited, so please pass on this invitation to anyone else who might be interested.

The first meeting will be held in the Founders Bar at the George Hotel in Huddersfield at 7.30pm on Saturday 3rd April. The George is in the centre of Huddersfield, and can be found by reference to the attached maps. The hotel is across the road from the Huddersfield Railway Station and only 300m from the Bus Station. There is limited free hotel car parking on the railway side of the hotel, and a larger pay car park associated with the station.

The address of the hotel is:-
The George Hotel
St.Georges Square
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 1JA
Tel: 01484 515444

The provisional agenda is:-

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Report from Kevin Scott, a member of the FRA Executive, with a discussion on the future of fighting robot competitions.
3. My robot - A volunteer (could this be you?) gives a 15 minute round-up of how his/her robot was designed and made, and what is promised for the future.
4. Exchange of information/equipment between roboteers.

Do let me know if you think that you will be able to attend.

Best wishes,

Jeremy Cuss

I will be there Jeremy

Thanks for your support. I have 7 people coming within the first 24 hours of posting the invitation. I look forward to seeing you at the George.

Jeremy

As mentioned above - for Jeremys social, Im meeting Arthur Chilcott at 6.00pm on Sat 3rd April at his place in Kirton Lindsey and sharing transport to Huddersfield.

Arthurs in France till midweek, so if you want to join us, mail (or call) me and Ill give you his address and a link on Streetmap.

Kirton Lindsey is West of the A15 and about 10mins from the M180. The A15 runs directly north from Lincoln to the M180. Im guessing that Huddersfield is about 1 1/2hr from Arthurs place.

Kevin S.
07751 606007

Sorry folks, really wanted to make it, but I got detained at work.

Steve, you missed a really good one :sad:
Check out Jeremys post on the Yorks thread :)

My thanks to Jeremy, and everybody who made the effort - it was the best in our region to date :)

We agreed to maintain our meetings on the 1st Sat of every month, but to alternate venues between the Lincs/Notts and the Yorks ends of the region. Ill host one set and Jeremy the other.

That makes the next one Sat 1st May in Lincs area.

Venue to be confirmed, but we have a plan . . .

Cant say to much yet - but it involves a pub which is adjacent to a Secure, Private, Fenced, Illuminated, Factory Site - which is under offer for Robot Testing ! :)

Details to follow - when were sure of the arrangements.

Cheers,
Kevin S.

Ok - next East Midds social (thats the Notts & Lincs end of the region) is 8.00pm on Sat 1st May at Brewsters in South Hykham, LN6 9UH. Thats 4 miles southwest of Lincoln centre, and 100m from the (Thorpe on the Hill) roundabout where the A46 dual carriagway joins the Lincoln Bypass. Cant miss it - has a USA style lollipop sign, and is next door to McDonalds.

Now - the plan is that we have private access to a yard associated with an industrial unit just 100m into the industrial estate (in fact, its the last unit before the estate finishes).

Bring you robots along - and if the weathers good - then you are invited to get them out for a working display.

Drop us a line if you are likely to come - just so I have an idea on numbers. Email on profile.

Kevin S.

Hi All,
I was not sure what to expect last Sat (with lots of you at Denbigh, etc). We went ahead anyway and were joined by a small selection of regulars + Tyrone Ellis, a newcommer to our scene who brought Big Fish down from Yorkshire.

The venue has a nice lounge area which was perfect for us to get together away from the diners - well use it again.

After a bit of chat - we went outside to look at Big Fish and give it a demo. We were very impressed :) Small solid 6mm steel fabricated shell with everything tucked neatly inside.

It was virtually a first run, and needs some electrical adjustments - but the thing is really promosing. Tim was able to give Tyrone some tips to reduce radio interference.

Tyrone has been on the TV show, but is not on the live circuit (yet) - Im sure that if he can find the time, this will be a neat new robot on the block :)

Anyway, our next regional is due 5th June at Harrogate. Thats Jerremys area, see Yorks thread for details - while the following in this end of the region should be back here (Brewsters, Lincoln) on 3rd July.

Cheers,
Kevin S.