Expanding the East Mids region

Nemesis · 25-02-2007, 21:39

Right guys, what do we need?

More events? More regular users? More regional discussion?

Let's have your ideas

draper · 25-02-2007, 21:41

more events is an idea, a regular monthly meet maybe ??

Nemesis · 25-02-2007, 21:44

More events sounds good. If we had more regular users then a monthly meet would be great, otherwise it can be a lonely affair!

I'm sure OP has a few ideas.

Perhaps a general "Midlands" meet to include a few of the West Mids boys? Somewhere between the two regions (Derby area, or Burton perhaps?)

**Orange Peel** · 25-02-2007, 21:47

We've had regular Monthly meets up until the end of 2006. At this point I decided to give it a couple of Months until we start up again.

I've organised a few events including Laser Quest with the WM guys but its really hard to get people to comit to a date/location.

I'm up for more 'events' as well as the usual meets.

ideas?

draper · 25-02-2007, 21:49

what about the west mids V east mids 5-a-side idea ?? would bring people together/get to know each other etc

Mazz · 25-02-2007, 21:50

Laser Quest was good fun

And we've had a few joint meets aswell - but as OP said, he hard to get people to commit to date

BlackIce · 25-02-2007, 22:13

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Originally Posted by draper

what about the west mids V east mids 5-a-side idea ?? would bring people together/get to know each other etc

I wish, Westmids have already got a team together, just waiting for the eastmids to get their arse into gear...!!

andrew_lumb · 25-02-2007, 22:53

i don't play football! would still come along tho.

**Orange Peel** · 26-02-2007, 08:51

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Originally Posted by BlackIce

I wish, Westmids have already got a team together, just waiting for the eastmids to get their arse into gear...!!

We need 5 members first, then we will start looking at a team lol.

Mazz · 26-02-2007, 12:02

Is it that bad then OP?

corsapete · 26-02-2007, 12:58

would be nice to hav a night out in notts every now and then, don't get out there much nowadays!

Jack · 26-02-2007, 13:35

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Originally Posted by Chavtastic

Perhaps a general "Midlands" meet to include a few of the West Mids boys? Somewhere between the two regions (Derby area, or Burton perhaps?)

I'd be up for that. Maybe meet up on Cannock chase for a BBQ or something like that.

mikenova16v · 28-02-2007, 10:44

OP id turn out for the EM'ers at 5 a side

**Orange Peel** · 28-02-2007, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Jack

I'd be up for that. Maybe meet up on Cannock chase for a BBQ or something like that.

We've had a number of joint meets with the WM. The problem isnt having the meets but getting EM people to turn up.

There have been a good number of new members/forum users who have recently shown interest so hopefully we can build on this to make the EMids a great region. When I first started as a Co-ord there were about 15 people who turned up. Then as the year went on people had other things to do so the numbers fell.

I'm also happy to vary the meet locations and times etc

**Orange Peel** · 28-02-2007, 11:06

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Originally Posted by mikenova16v

OP id turn out for the EM'ers at 5 a side

It was kind of a joke mate

We can muster a team, just not a good one lol. Last time we played I think it was 22 -0 lol.

**Orange Peel** · 28-02-2007, 11:07

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Originally Posted by corsapete

would be nice to hav a night out in notts every now and then, don't get out there much nowadays!

I like this idea. Maybe towards the summer we can arrange something like this?

Harvey · 01-03-2007, 09:45

OP the Derbyshire Region of the VxSCC that I run is exactly the same, members come and go and we have always struggled with low numbers. It must be that there are too many clubs in this area so if we all merge as one we could make a huge club.

Mazz · 01-03-2007, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Jack

I'd be up for that. Maybe meet up on Cannock chase for a BBQ or something like that.

the last one we had involved us cooking under a 'tarp as it was pissing down!
good fun all thge same

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Originally Posted by Orange Peel

We've had a number of joint meets with the WM. The problem isnt having the meets but getting EM people to turn up.

One joint meet we had was the WM's lot + OP

No other EM's people turned up

Nemesis · 01-03-2007, 14:28

A joint meet is the way forwards, it's just finding a central location for everyone! Burton is within easy reach for most Notts/Derby folk, but probably too far for some WM members.

A meet / big BBQ / romantic walk in the woods sounds good.

**Orange Peel** · 01-03-2007, 14:36

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Originally Posted by Chavtastic

A joint meet is the way forwards, it's just finding a central location for everyone! Burton is within easy reach for most Notts/Derby folk, but probably too far for some WM members.

A meet / big BBQ / romantic walk in the woods sounds good.

I don't think joint meets are the way forward. I think they're good to have now and again but it doesnt solve the EMids problem, just makes the numbers look good. The way forward IMHO is to increase the number of regular EM meet go'ers to a reasonable number.

Saturdays meet looks like its going to be a good'un. Hopefully if Chav puts on a bit of a man-show for us other like minded individuals will be convinced to come again!

BlackIce · 02-03-2007, 06:19

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Originally Posted by Chavtastic

A joint meet is the way forwards, it's just finding a central location for everyone! Burton is within easy reach for most Notts/Derby folk, but probably too far for some WM members.

A meet / big BBQ / romantic walk in the woods sounds good.

Thats reminded me, we really have to look at getting the MIG hike off the ground for the summer