Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

onewatt · 7th Oct 2011, 10:55 pm

Hi Peoples,

We have the hall from first light this time as there are no other functions occurring or pre booked prior to ours.
I know there's fewer people this time so in theory less to set up but we should get more time to play.I'm angling at being there around 08:30
Thanks

Chris

Sean Williams · 8th Oct 2011, 8:54 am

Payment received from.....

Paul Stenning

Thanks!

Al (astral highway) · 8th Oct 2011, 5:41 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Williams

... it's a gathering of forum members in a village hall helping each other to fix radios, televisions and other stuff.

Great idea! Do people tend to bring new projects, or ones they're temporarily at a crux with? Is this a long-established tradition?

Sean Williams · 8th Oct 2011, 5:57 pm

This is the third workshop - there is a mixture of things that appear - in the main the stuff we see is fresh on the bench, however, there have been a number of long standing faults that have been looked into.

Its really a social event with some radio repairs thrown in - normally at least 20+ sets leave in a better condition than when they arrive.

Al (astral highway) · 8th Oct 2011, 7:04 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Williams

Its really a social event with some radio repairs thrown in - normally at least 20+ sets leave in a better condition than when they arrive.

Sounds great, Sean!

audiomagpie · 8th Oct 2011, 7:31 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Williams

Payment received from.....

Paul Stenning

Thanks!

Oooops! I'll post mine this weekend!

Greg

tis your junk · 9th Oct 2011, 8:46 am

Sean,

Cheques in the post.....I love saying that!!!!
Even better when it's true

TYJ

Sean Williams · 9th Oct 2011, 7:50 pm

No Problems - Thanks!

onewatt · 11th Oct 2011, 8:46 pm

Hi Folks

Looks like I'll have to bring an AR88 this time.

What might others be bringing?

Onewatt

Andrewausfa · 11th Oct 2011, 9:02 pm

I'm planning on bringing a Pye T19 at the moment. I'll also be bringing an AVO Portable Signal Generator No.2 for a second opinion as I don't think it's doing much.

I'm sure they'll be a couple more to bring that I haven't even bought yet!

Andrew

Sean Williams · 13th Oct 2011, 4:10 pm

Payment received from

Audiomagpie, Tis Your Junk

Thanks
Sean

Ricardo · 22nd Oct 2011, 1:57 pm

Sean,

I'd like to join in the workshop if you can accomodate another attendee?

Richard

Sean Williams · 22nd Oct 2011, 4:16 pm

No problem Richard

ms660 · 23rd Oct 2011, 6:02 pm

Hello Sean, do you ever run workshops that run to two days rather than one? if you did it maybe worth some of the more distant members to come up / down and stop over (B & B Travelodge etc)

Lawrence.

Sean Williams · 23rd Oct 2011, 7:46 pm

Hi Lawrence, I had considered it, but the cost implications are high, and makes a 2 day event expensive....

However, I know that Mark the Mender and Steve P have stayed in Stevenage the night before.....

You could then tie up with a visit to the IWM at Duxford, or Bletchley Park - both about 45 mins from Stevenage.....

That being said, if there is sufficient interest, then i will happily run a two day event - Numbers would have to be set in concrete, and any extra costs would be shared equally between us all....

Let me know!

ms660 · 23rd Oct 2011, 7:57 pm

Thanks Sean, I will wait till the next one comes up and take it from there, I could not make the up and coming one at the moment.

Lawrence.

Sean Williams · 26th Oct 2011, 9:42 am

Payment received from Andrewausfa - Thanks

Sean Williams · 10th Nov 2011, 11:22 am

Payment received from Ricardo - thanks

Could anyone else planning to attend that has not arranged payment please get a cheque to me ASAP - I need to pay for the hall, and order food......

Sean Williams · 15th Nov 2011, 12:23 am

Last chance.

I am ordering the food on Wednesday - please send your cheques, or arrange payment with me by that date - I will be needing final numbers.

Sean

DAVEHALL · 15th Nov 2011, 2:24 am

Have I missed something -I see when/how long ,BUT WHERE ?

View Poll Results: When do you want the workshop
13th November	2	22.22%
20th November	3	33.33%
27th November	3	33.33%
I don't care I just want to fix stuff!	7	77.78%
I would like a 2 day event that starts on the 26th	3	33.33%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

7th Oct 2011, 10:55 pm	#21
onewatt Hexode Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 362	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Hi Peoples, We have the hall from first light this time as there are no other functions occurring or pre booked prior to ours. I know there's fewer people this time so in theory less to set up but we should get more time to play.I'm angling at being there around 08:30 Thanks Chris __________________ BVWS, VMARS, RSGB, DEHS, RAOTA Nothings too big or too heavy, otherwise it wouldn't be where it is!

8th Oct 2011, 8:54 am	#22
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Payment received from..... Paul Stenning Thanks! __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

8th Oct 2011, 5:57 pm	#24
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! This is the third workshop - there is a mixture of things that appear - in the main the stuff we see is fresh on the bench, however, there have been a number of long standing faults that have been looked into. Its really a social event with some radio repairs thrown in - normally at least 20+ sets leave in a better condition than when they arrive. __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

9th Oct 2011, 8:46 am	#27
tis your junk Pentode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 179	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Sean, Cheques in the post.....I love saying that!!!! Even better when it's true TYJ __________________ "If we are not going to make things, what are we going to do?" Fred Dibnah

9th Oct 2011, 7:50 pm	#28
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! No Problems - Thanks! __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

11th Oct 2011, 8:46 pm	#29
onewatt Hexode Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 362	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Hi Folks Looks like I'll have to bring an AR88 this time. What might others be bringing? Onewatt __________________ BVWS, VMARS, RSGB, DEHS, RAOTA Nothings too big or too heavy, otherwise it wouldn't be where it is!

11th Oct 2011, 9:02 pm	#30
Andrewausfa Octode Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 1,180	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! I'm planning on bringing a Pye T19 at the moment. I'll also be bringing an AVO Portable Signal Generator No.2 for a second opinion as I don't think it's doing much. I'm sure they'll be a couple more to bring that I haven't even bought yet! Andrew __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life. Or they should do. BVWS Member

13th Oct 2011, 4:10 pm	#31
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Payment received from Audiomagpie, Tis Your Junk Thanks Sean __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

22nd Oct 2011, 1:57 pm	#32
Ricardo Pentode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 211	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Sean, I'd like to join in the workshop if you can accomodate another attendee? Richard

22nd Oct 2011, 4:16 pm	#33
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! No problem Richard __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

23rd Oct 2011, 6:02 pm	#34
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Hello Sean, do you ever run workshops that run to two days rather than one? if you did it maybe worth some of the more distant members to come up / down and stop over (B & B Travelodge etc) Lawrence.

23rd Oct 2011, 7:46 pm	#35
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Hi Lawrence, I had considered it, but the cost implications are high, and makes a 2 day event expensive.... However, I know that Mark the Mender and Steve P have stayed in Stevenage the night before..... You could then tie up with a visit to the IWM at Duxford, or Bletchley Park - both about 45 mins from Stevenage..... That being said, if there is sufficient interest, then i will happily run a two day event - Numbers would have to be set in concrete, and any extra costs would be shared equally between us all.... Let me know! __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

23rd Oct 2011, 7:57 pm	#36
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Thanks Sean, I will wait till the next one comes up and take it from there, I could not make the up and coming one at the moment. Lawrence.

26th Oct 2011, 9:42 am	#37
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Payment received from Andrewausfa - Thanks __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

10th Nov 2011, 11:22 am	#38
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Payment received from Ricardo - thanks Could anyone else planning to attend that has not arranged payment please get a cheque to me ASAP - I need to pay for the hall, and order food...... __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

15th Nov 2011, 12:23 am	#39
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Last chance. I am ordering the food on Wednesday - please send your cheques, or arrange payment with me by that date - I will be needing final numbers. Sean __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

15th Nov 2011, 2:24 am	#40
DAVEHALL Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 339	Re: Cottered Workshop.....The Poll! Have I missed something -I see when/how long ,BUT WHERE ?