South coast retro computer event...any interest??
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 9:09 pm
Ok, well, here goes nothing...
After suggesting it and having some possible interest, I will take the leap and offer to host a Retro computer event in Hythe, SO45 area in the New Forest (just East of Southampton). As a rough outline, I'm thinking any 'computer' pre- 1995 or related is welcome and all retro computer lovers!
I'm looking at 7.30-11.30 with exhibitors coming in at 7pm to set up. Possibly in September to give everyone enough time to plan the trip.
Details to be ironed out in the meantime, but all I need initially is a numbers count/info, so if people can just post:
'Exhibitor' (if you intend to bring some hard/software to display or perhaps do a tech talk/demos, etc)
or
'non exhibitor' (if you are just turning up to hopefully enjoy the show)
and then I need what day would be best to attend, so if you could also put: 'Friday', 'Saturday' or 'Either' that would be great.
(Obviously you can ask questions/make comments, but mainly I need to keep tabs on the data.)
If there's a Fri/Sat that you cant do that month and you would be devastated to miss the show, let me know ASAP too, so we can maybe work around it.
As mentioned in the other thread (for those who read it; I will repeat here anyway) the location would be Hythe Parish Hall SO45 6AA.
There is a small ~8 car car park on site and a larger 100+ car 500 yards away.
The hall sits adjacent to a large park, so ideal for stretching your legs after a long drive!
There is also (in 5 mins walking distance) several amenities/shops including:
* Domino/Roccos Pizza
* 2x chip shops
* Indian/Thai/Chinese
* Foot ferry to Southampton (10 mins walk and you are in City Center)
* Petrol station (Trying to think of every eventuality here!)
There's forest walks and a beach within 10-15 mins drive too. Would be great to plan some other activities too if you can stay for a while (hence the above info).
The town is small, quiet and quite a nice place to be visiting all in all.
Seeing as its quite a hike for some folks, I'm also happy to foot the bill for the hire of the hall, deal with all the setup logistics and, well, I can even have a fair crack at running the whole show myself, but would absolutely love some support with other exhibitors/talks etc.
Well, that's if for now. I really hope you will be interested. It would be a great chance to put a face to that name and see some cool gear in action, learn something, have some good conversation and perhaps take some extra time here to unwind in pleasant surroundings and chill out by the beach or forest.
It could do you the world of good!
I'm going to leave this open till the ***** END OF JUNE *****, after which I will weigh up the interested parties details and decide/book the hall.
If you feel I have forgotten any details, feel free to contact me here or PM if you prefer.
**** Admin/mods: Could you PLEASE sticky this and allow editing of this first post if possible too? TIA ****
.
After suggesting it and having some possible interest, I will take the leap and offer to host a Retro computer event in Hythe, SO45 area in the New Forest (just East of Southampton). As a rough outline, I'm thinking any 'computer' pre- 1995 or related is welcome and all retro computer lovers!
I'm looking at 7.30-11.30 with exhibitors coming in at 7pm to set up. Possibly in September to give everyone enough time to plan the trip.
Details to be ironed out in the meantime, but all I need initially is a numbers count/info, so if people can just post:
'Exhibitor' (if you intend to bring some hard/software to display or perhaps do a tech talk/demos, etc)
or
'non exhibitor' (if you are just turning up to hopefully enjoy the show)
and then I need what day would be best to attend, so if you could also put: 'Friday', 'Saturday' or 'Either' that would be great.
(Obviously you can ask questions/make comments, but mainly I need to keep tabs on the data.)
If there's a Fri/Sat that you cant do that month and you would be devastated to miss the show, let me know ASAP too, so we can maybe work around it.
As mentioned in the other thread (for those who read it; I will repeat here anyway) the location would be Hythe Parish Hall SO45 6AA.
There is a small ~8 car car park on site and a larger 100+ car 500 yards away.
The hall sits adjacent to a large park, so ideal for stretching your legs after a long drive!
There is also (in 5 mins walking distance) several amenities/shops including:
* Domino/Roccos Pizza
* 2x chip shops
* Indian/Thai/Chinese
* Foot ferry to Southampton (10 mins walk and you are in City Center)
* Petrol station (Trying to think of every eventuality here!)
There's forest walks and a beach within 10-15 mins drive too. Would be great to plan some other activities too if you can stay for a while (hence the above info).
The town is small, quiet and quite a nice place to be visiting all in all.
Seeing as its quite a hike for some folks, I'm also happy to foot the bill for the hire of the hall, deal with all the setup logistics and, well, I can even have a fair crack at running the whole show myself, but would absolutely love some support with other exhibitors/talks etc.
Well, that's if for now. I really hope you will be interested. It would be a great chance to put a face to that name and see some cool gear in action, learn something, have some good conversation and perhaps take some extra time here to unwind in pleasant surroundings and chill out by the beach or forest.
It could do you the world of good!
I'm going to leave this open till the ***** END OF JUNE *****, after which I will weigh up the interested parties details and decide/book the hall.
If you feel I have forgotten any details, feel free to contact me here or PM if you prefer.
**** Admin/mods: Could you PLEASE sticky this and allow editing of this first post if possible too? TIA ****
.