Manchester UK Meet-up?

laudrup · Nov 29, 2005

Hi,

I noticed a few posters on here from Manchester in the UK. I was wondering whether anybody was up for meetin up and going shooting around Manchester. If so reply or pm me and we can sort something out.

Cheers

Laudrup

PlasticSpanner · Nov 30, 2005

Where were you thinking of meeting? I'm a bit further south in Cheshire.

laudrup · Nov 30, 2005

Hi Chris, I'm open to suggestions really. I'm up in new mills, which is about 45 minutes away from manchester city centre by train, but i suppose i could get to anywhere that is accessible by train really.

If you're keen drop me a pm and i'll send you my email address so we can sort something out.

Cheers

Rob · Dec 1, 2005

Sorry bit too far north of Watford for me

Come to LONDON - where it's at man.

Rob

SteveEllis · Dec 1, 2005

Wouldnt mind a UK meet up, could be fun, but I'm way down in South Wales, you know the place, just off to the left of england where all the hills are kept :lol:

Rob · Dec 1, 2005

I always wanted to take a shot of the factories in South Wales where it looks a bit like a scene from Blade Runner at night. Never got out the car though, it was too cold!

Getting back on topic though, it would be great to do a UK meet somewhere. Count me in if I'm not at a party (it is after all party season)!

Rob

ferny · Dec 1, 2005

I'd be interested in another (didn't go to the first) UK meetup. I live down sarf but have no issues with taken a bus oop norf.

PlasticSpanner · Dec 1, 2005

Any sugestions for a meetup site?

I'd like to nominate the following.

1/ Manchester Airport (good for anyone wanting to fly in) and the viewing area (Concord) then off to the Museum of Science & Industry / Granada studios in Manchester.

2/ The Lake District with Ambleside in mind for scenic & Nature shots & good country pubs. (That may swing it with Rob! :lol:

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3/ A traditional British Castle somewhere?

PlasticSpanner · Dec 1, 2005

SteveEllis said:
Wouldnt mind a UK meet up, could be fun, but I'm way down in South Wales, you know the place, just off to the left of england where all the hills are kept

Steve get that bike out for a run up the M4! :thumbup:

Lol999 · Dec 1, 2005

3/ A traditional British Castle somewhere?

Bolsover Castle would suit me fine:mrgreen:

SteveEllis · Dec 1, 2005

Rob, I think you are talking about the Margam Steel Works. A friend of mine works there, from the entrance to where he works is about 3 miles, everything is covered in orange dust, pipes billowing steam, its like mad max. It would be an awesome place for photos. Top gear did some test drives there.

Plastic Spanner, at 0-60 in 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 170mph I'll be there in 15mins

Rob · Dec 2, 2005

Did I hear someone say pub? I'm there. This time it's vital we all get accommodation so we can socialise more effectively. :mrgreen: (you know what I mean!)

Rob

Rob · Dec 2, 2005

Can I just point out that I've not actually managed to go to the midlands without being glassed, mugged or getting aggro. All of these have been whilst on business, so maybe it's actually my taste in ties, but I'm not a fan of Manchester. Or Birmingham, or Dudley, Wolverhampton or Walsall. Perhaps if there's someone from the area I'll be alright though.

Give me the countryside any day!

Marctwo · Dec 2, 2005

Being a mouthy cockney won't help either. :lol:

In truth though, it's so easy to go to the wrong part of town when you don't know it.

SteveEllis · Dec 2, 2005

How about the more posh end of the midlands, like gloucester, some nice rivers and architecture around there, not much industry though so it depends what you want to take photos of.

Also its fairly easy for everyone to get there.