Lincs...Notts.... Social

Hi Everybody,
Since the FRA are about to go public and (for my sins) I accepted the post of rep. for Notts, Lincs & Yorks - its my pleasure to initiate our REGIONAL SOCIALS

We plan to hold beer meets where roboteers can chat, swap a few tips, and find out a little more about roboteering and the Fighting Robot Association.

First one will be Sat 1st Nov - so I guess that means the schedule is 1st Sat of every month (unless theres something better going on).

Everybodys welcome, although regulars will be expected to join the FRA (details how in due course).

Time 8.00 till the end.
Venue can be varied - but first one will be in Lincoln area (as its pretty central).
Ill let you know exactly where - when Ive picked a suitable place !

Bring your robots and accessories for discussion and display - but please leave those tramsmitters and CO2 bottles at home

WHAT I NEED NOW is to make a list of roboteers and potential roboteers in our region - even if you dont want to join us on these socials.

Email me or Post Here if you are in the area and Ill put you on a mail list for Info & Invites.
kscott9709@aol.com

Tell your mates and get them to mail me as well.

For more details of the association and a list of other representatives, visit -
http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/

Cheers,
Kev. [Moved and reposted by Admin]

Whoa - seen this text before.Lands here as if by magic :)

First mtg was very sucessful.Think it was 9 attendees and we spent just a short while on official FRA stuff (like Membership Fees & Donations, Rule Changes, Tethers, Future Events, etc) - but my main message was to visit the FRA site, and this forum for latest info.

Rest of the time was general chat, mainly about these electro-mechanical-monsters, but not only.

We agreed to hold these socials on first Sat of each month, and considered places on the main A1 corridor - but did not choose one - so it will be Sat 6th Dec at Pride of Lincoln (for the time being)

This does clash with the Worthing event - but who cares - Oops- sorry - :sad:

Jerremy Cussjeremy.cuss@btopenworld.comhas since posted me offering to hold a social in Huddersfield.I could make the odd one up there, but think Ill discuss it at next Lincoln one before committing loadsa yellow bellies to all that traveling.Post here if you are tempted by a Huddersfield meet.

Cheers,
Kev.

Sorry Kev - When you drive a 20 year old VW Polo, 40 miles to Lincolns pushing it :sad:

2 people so far agreeing to a trip up to Huddersfield, and a couple more not so keen.

Theres been a suggestion that we arrange shared transport (perhaps even a minibus). Anybody got access to one (or an MPV) ?
Kev.

Good plan Kev, Im in on that one.

Not too sure about transport though - I once got 7 people in the Robin if that counts? :)

Sooooo..... when and wheres the next one?

In the absence of a better plan - next one will be on 6th Dec (first Sat of the month) and at same venue, thats The Pride of Lincoln (on the A46 bypass to the South West of town centre).

Tim and I are going - and he would like to discuss a document hes working on with instructions on How to Solve your Interference Problems (thats the electrical kind - EMF and all that stuff) :)

Kev.

Yay!

Can we add a chapter on the issues of friends and family helping build a robot?

I found you some wheels and machined the axle down to match

Thats great! The wheels dont touch the ground! Now I dont need a carrying cradle! :sad:

Ouch!

This has just been emailed to my contact list - let me know i you want to be added / removed.

Hi All,
Now I know that some of you are going down to Worthing - but this is to remind the rest of you that the Notts, Lincs & Yorks section of the FRA will be holding its 2nd social from 8.00 tilll 11.00pm on Sat 6th Dec at The Pride of Lincoln on the A46 bypass near Whisby Road on the S.West side of Liincoln. Access is from the rear. Going south on A46, turn left after the pub, and 1st left twice more when youll see it directly ahead.

Youre all invited for a chat and a beer - on robots - or whatever takes your fancy.

Postcode is LN6 3QP, or contact me on 07751 606007 if you get lost.

Tims working on some guidlines on how to improve your radio reception - and Im sure will be happy to table them thru the evening.

I will have a yellow folder and an FRA marker on the table.

Cheers,
Kevin Scott