Herts Bash...interested???

[TheGreek]

My sincere thanks go out to those who attended in the past. However we pulled the last one due to, what felt like, a lack of interest. A lot of work goes into these events (as those who arrange their own, will testify) and it sometimes feels like a thankless job.

Despite this a number of local BCers are again (for our sins) considering putting on another event, probably the same location and all the proceeds going to that venue, a local Youth Club. Date to be arranged pending sufficient interest.

We do need a minimum attendance to pay for the cost of the venue, etc - in the past both I and @bassface2k10 have put our own money into making the event a success. Unfortunately, Chris is nolonger playing bass and I can't afford to bankroll the event so it is important that there is sufficient interest to justify the cost and effort involved.

I've spoken to a well known cab manufacturer who has shown interest in supporting the event, bringing in their wares and speaking about equipment in development. We'll probably arrange a further speaker and have some fun and games with some gear orientated test/seminars.

Initially we want to gauge interest and the best dates. 

So input please before we commit to booking the venue, speakers and arrange catering.

Interested???

[pete.young]

I could be up for a trip from Ipswich, depending on the date of course. Would you mind reminding us where the venue is?

[TheGreek]

Venue: Breaks Manor
Link Drive
Hatfield
AL10 8TP

http://www.breaksmanor.org/howtofindus.html

 

Edited February 1, 2020 by TheGreek

[bassfan]

I could be interested Mick, pending date of course. I’m not far from the Herts border! 😃

[Mudpup]

I'm up for it depending on date.......

[PatrickJ]

I'm interested!! 

[Lozz196]

One of the things that has affected these in the past has been sporting events, so once we’ve got some ideas on dates maybe put them out there to make sure we’re not putting it on when there’s conflict of interest?

[NickD]

Obviously date dependent, but I'd love to attend another Herts Bash if one came about.

[Frank Blank]

I’m in.

[Jonesy]

I'd be up for it too depending on dates 

[Paul S]

Depending upon date I'd be up for it.  Maybe an Essex contingent could lift share?

[Frank Blank]

20 minutes ago, Paul S said:

Maybe an Essex contingent could lift share?

I’m certainly up for that.

[Paul S]

Good stuff.  Hopefully it will be a nice convenient day!    Probably our nearest bash.

[King Tut]

I've not been to one yet. I'd come so long as I'm not gigging/working.

[MacDaddy]

Could be up for some of that.

[TheGreek]

Suggest some dates???

As @Lozz196 said, in the past we've suffered from scheduling on the same dates as the F1 British Grand Prix and Wimbledon Men's Final. I favour July but this may not be best for others.

[cetera]

I may be up for this mate, like everyone else - dependent on date....

[PatrickJ]

I've not been to a Bass Bash as yet, a Herts one would be great.  Assuming roughly 50% of ppl show up who register come how many interested parties do you need to know if it's viable?

Agree about avoid July, May would probably be a good month to aim for, post Easter breaks but before summer kicks in.

[TheGreek]

We need 30 people to attend to make it viable. In reality this probably means 40-45 "definite" attendees...

Previous events were in July - coincided with far too many sports events - leaning towards June currently in the hope of good weather.