Wilderness Gathering 2011
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Hey Guest, Early bird pricing on the Summer Moot (29th July - 10th August) available until April 6th, we'd love you to come. PLEASE CLICK HERE to early bird price and get more information.
if you go along to workshops, then get there early as they fill up fast!
the most imporant thing is that you enjoy yourself!
the most imporant thing is that you enjoy yourself!
We debated whether to go, but it was a toss up between that and the Moot, so opted for the Moot instead 
Thats really sad to hear that. Its gone a bit far there! Next they'll be checking all the customers for polyester and nylon kit and barring entry! What about the workshops they run each year on Vehicle survival?
Also can see food stalls being more pricey too! Is Martin's jerked meat going? Sure he's not organic...
Also can see food stalls being more pricey too! Is Martin's jerked meat going? Sure he's not organic...
Wow, will be interested to here any response to this from any organisers or anyone heavily involved in the show. please don't think I'm belittling your thoughts or feelings Scorpio but I wouldn't want make a decision without there being two sides.
EDIT: just to add ronnies isn't sponsored by RM they just sell 5.11 clothes in the range that has his name on it.
EDIT: just to add ronnies isn't sponsored by RM they just sell 5.11 clothes in the range that has his name on it.
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I feel like I'm stirring here but.... there seem to be two army surplus stalls on the traders list? are they organic?
all news to me this. I guess I must be organic enough for them, but I'll ask around and see if anybody else has had similar problems? Is there any chance that you've got the wrong end of the stick? Roger is a very shrewd businessman, so I can't see this being a very bright move for the coffers
Nowt on the site Scorpio ! ? However, you do go on to say that ' What they don't tell you is...''
WG is one of the highlights of the year for me, always a great crowd, loads for old faces and a chance to meet new ones.
I am sure Roger will sort this all out.
Spud, DO come ! You will have a great time mate ! Come and say hi, I will be helping out with our own Dave Budd.
My best.
Chris.
WG is one of the highlights of the year for me, always a great crowd, loads for old faces and a chance to meet new ones.
I am sure Roger will sort this all out.
Spud, DO come ! You will have a great time mate ! Come and say hi, I will be helping out with our own Dave Budd.
My best.
Chris.
Well as you said..quite a rant but there you go! Along with many others here I've enjoyed the Gathering since it was started up and hope to do so again. Have you discussed all this with Roger..? because purely from the point of selling equipment this is all rather puzzling. I'd strongly encourage you to talk to Roger if you haven't. (Note: I have no benefit to gain other than as a happy punter)
' morning Scorpio (Jordan)
Iteresting comments you've made there.
Just to clarify here.
A) In your enquiries with us you seemed to be a bit vague about what you are selling, Most of you know we work hard to keep the "flavour" of The Gathering as it is and an enquiry from a second hand landrover dealers talking about roof tents and kit brings to mind large corporate events such as The Landrover show. We don't want to go down that road.
B) When you mentioned putting your flyers under everybodys windscreen wipers in the car park, that sealed it. We really don't want that at all. It's offensive and intrusive.
The term organic isn't literal it's just the approach we strive to take.
That's why we turned you away.
Best Regards
Roger
Iteresting comments you've made there.
Just to clarify here.
A) In your enquiries with us you seemed to be a bit vague about what you are selling, Most of you know we work hard to keep the "flavour" of The Gathering as it is and an enquiry from a second hand landrover dealers talking about roof tents and kit brings to mind large corporate events such as The Landrover show. We don't want to go down that road.
B) When you mentioned putting your flyers under everybodys windscreen wipers in the car park, that sealed it. We really don't want that at all. It's offensive and intrusive.
The term organic isn't literal it's just the approach we strive to take.
That's why we turned you away.
Best Regards
Roger
Thanks for the clarification Roger. Forest Knights have always enjoyed attending the show. Roger and the team are always very helpful and its good to meet up with the other schools and chew the fat.
Mmm...I think it's a shame that this forum has been hijacked in the name of someone expressing their frustration because they are denied a commercial opportunity and I would have thought it against the ethos of the forum. Aren't makers/traders supposed to join a separate category?
I enjoy meeting members and Mods there every year...we've a nice little routine after 8 years (I think) and it's a great shame that ordinary members who enjoy debating what's good or otherwise about the Gathering should have to read about something which is nothing to do with the merits of an event which most of us enjoy. Hopefully someone will decide whether this is relevant...
I enjoy meeting members and Mods there every year...we've a nice little routine after 8 years (I think) and it's a great shame that ordinary members who enjoy debating what's good or otherwise about the Gathering should have to read about something which is nothing to do with the merits of an event which most of us enjoy. Hopefully someone will decide whether this is relevant...
How has the forum been hijacked? he doesn't trade here so doesn't need to be logged in as one? should a forum not allow people to discuss conflicting points of view and hopefully iron out any misunderstandings?
Just seems to be to be two extraordinarily long posts slagging off the Gathering having not been accepted as a trader. I guess because I enjoy the Gathering for what it is (along with many others here) I didn't warm to the tone of this nor the many angles of criticism. It was proclaimed as a self confessed "rant" which went to some length to disparage a show enjoyed by many hundreds and I don't see how it helps the average punter to decide upon the merits of the show. It's a matter for the Gathering organiser and Scorpio and whether they enter into a commercial relationship or not IMHO....hopefully a Moderator will decide if it's reasonable.
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