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Re: Mahoooooosive Wiltshire bikers group photo 2010
Longleat does sound like a good idea as it obviously would be very photogenic. But we may need some fall back options as an alternative.
I tried to think of something that could also link in to a charitable event. So how about a photo shoot at RAF Lyneham with one of the large C17s as the background and the charity would be a donation to Help for Heroes for everybody that goes onto the airfield.
Obviously this would not be easy to organise and indeed it might not even be possible but if people were interested then as a member of MOD I could at least find out how to ask. I would be happy to try and make it work especially as I really think Help for Heroes charity is such a good cause.
Steve
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Originally Posted by Bornagain
......... Your wife!!!! ;)
Does Sybil buff yours? ;)
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great Idea Steve, if this can be arranged this would be awesome.... I too fully support Help For Heroes, so a photoshoot ,linked to a donation sounds like a win- win situation for all. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Originally Posted by SBQE2
Longleat does sound like a good idea as it obviously would be very photogenic. But we may need some fall back options as an alternative.
I tried to think of something that could also link in to a charitable event. So how about a photo shoot at RAF Lyneham with one of the large C17s as the background and the charity would be a donation to Help for Heroes for everybody that goes onto the airfield.
Obviously this would not be easy to organise and indeed it might not even be possible but if people were interested then as a member of MOD I could at least find out how to ask. I would be happy to try and make it work especially as I really think Help for Heroes charity is such a good cause.
Steve
That sounds rather cool... I kind of like the idea of any donations we might have to pay for using a back drop going to a worthy cause rather than just lining the pockets of someone (no offence to any 'posh' people who might be reading i.e Lords Bath and Lansdowne lol)..........maybe its worth us all trying our contacts and see who gets a yes and who doesnt and go from there???? otherwise we could be asking around for months lol.... how does that sound?? :) :) :)
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Could always use the Sally?
It is after all WB's main HQ
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Re: Mahoooooosive Wiltshire bikers group photo 201
I was reading through the first few posts on this thread in the pub last night on my phone and said to Star "What is the most famous thing in Wiltshire?" Stonehenge of course, recognised all over the world. Longleat is all good and well, but show it to anyone not in WB or familiar with that house and they wouldn't know where it was, just a load of bikes in front of some stately home or other.
Just my two penn'orth...
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Very true Scotty...... but is there anywhere that all the bikes and people could stand with the stones in view?? ... Im not overly familiar with the area except there are 2 roads that go either side of the stones but is there anywhere we could all park up and look gawgus without getting run over by oncoming traffic?? :) :) :) :) :)
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sounds good when you pick somwhere ill hopfully be able to make it if im fixed [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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sounds good when you pick somwhere ill hopfully be able to make it if im fixed [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Oh dont you worry Ryan.... one of us will drag you there if you cant get there under your own steam and get your bike there too x :) :)
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yeah someone can take me pillion on it hehe, tina I LOVE YOU [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ;D
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awwwww ya soppy old sod lol (ok young) lmao x ;D ;D ;D ;D
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lol but seriously you really are a total 100% legend.. now back to the point of the thread :P
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Very true Scotty...... but is there anywhere that all the bikes and people could stand with the stones in view?? ... Im not overly familiar with the area except there are 2 roads that go either side of the stones but is there anywhere we could all park up and look gawgus without getting run over by oncoming traffic?? :) :) :) :) :)
Thanks to the wonder of Google streetview you can look around the area without leaving your computer! I don't think there's any way to get a decent photo there from public land. English Heritage may grant special access for an hour, outside normal opening times for £14.50/person.
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Hmmm, yes, that does make it a little more challenging. That said, the stones don't have to dominate the photo, it may be possible to arrange a decent group photo from an adjacent road with them visible in the background. If this is to be a decent photo it's worth composing it properly - there is the road to the West of the stones that runs roughly N-S, or the A344. If we could arrange ourselves on one of them in the evening with the stones lit by the sun in the West it could work...
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Birdlip hill is a fantastic backdrop if you catch it on a nice day ;)
As you can see where this car is parked theres loads of room for bikes to park up there [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Could do a ride up there one day for lunch, i know of a nice pub near there also :)
http://www.shirleylateknights.co.uk/...birdlip_06.jpg
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Yes, there is a fantastic view, but it's not really in Wiltshire though is it? :-?
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Not really but dose it really need to be in wiltshire? just throwing up suggestions :)
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Not sure whether any of the white horses have a decent area to park, to use one of those as our backdrop - perhaps? Would be nice to have the pic located in Wiltshire :)
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I did suggest the one near Westbury as you could go round the back of the cement works but Kev told me thats a golf course + they might not like us tearing up the 1st hole/tee thingy.... but there is a footie pitch there?? :) :) :)
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there's a big carpark in front of the golfcourse, plenty big enough for us all to congregate, I pretty sure you could get the white horse in the pic as well..
and a bonus.... the bar's open as well!!
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that sounds like a distinct possibility Toph..... does anyone know who to ask permission??? ..... Also what do the rest of the forum think???
(personally I like the White Horse idea but thats just me)
:) :) :)
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There are 7 white horses, so we should be able to find one with a decent car park in view of it!!
Though the 'henge would be ultimate Wiltshire icon [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Stu
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Stonehenge, Avebury, Silbury Hill, White Horse's, somewhere that shows wiltshire off would be a good idea I think.....
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A flat group photo will not look good. You will be be a long line of bikes and people across a photo.
Each person will look very small.
The whole group would need to be in ranks inside a tennis court size area with the photographer looking down
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...hpCATdkiPM.jpg
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As the organiser of the Bath Classic Horses Run, there may be 7 white horses but several you can hardly see let alone park anywhere near to get them in the background. Even if they are visible some are not very big or at a good angle to get in a photo as a backdrop. :-/
BB
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I'm not too worried about a back drop as depending on how may bikes turn up it could end up as a picture of just bikes and peeps with not much background, I'd rather be able to see all the WB'ers clearly :)
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I don't think it's too important to get a pic where every individual bike can be admired..it's more to show the scale of the club, so a mahoosive landscape pic of all of us in front of all our bikes would be awesome
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I love this idea. Get me in there!!!
Is there a list of names to join?
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I have a separate ladies and gents toilets [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Stonehenge has a by-way that runs next to it, there would be parking for bikes but the ground is a bit stoney......
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I really like the Westbury White Horse idea. It looks great as a backdrop no matter how far away or how small it is in the distance. Instantly recognisable as well. Stonehenge would have the same effect though so both those ideas get my vote!
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I e-mailed Longleat to see what they would think of a group photo in front of the house. Response below
Dear Kevin,
Thank you for your email and apologies for the delay in my reply.
We can certainly look to accomodate this although would need to know when you would be planning to do this and at what time so we can gauge if this would impact with general visitor traffic.
Normally we would charge a standard photo shoot fee for this, however I would be happy to alter this so only a grounds entry fee is required per person attending. This cost would be £4 per person.
If you are still interested and have a better idea of timings please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Steve Mytton
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Steve Mytton
Public Relations
Marketing Assistant
Longleat Enterprises
Direct line 01985 845415
Address The Estate Office, Longleat,
Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
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nice one kev [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Just found this post........sorry for not mentioning it today Kev.................great to have a response from them too........ whats the general consensus? :) :)
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Wow, what an opportunity, thanks for making contact with the Longleat estate Kevin [smiley=thumbsup.gif] I'd be more than happy to pay £4 (plus maybe a donation to a charity that Lord Bath supports as a thank you for allowing us to use his home!) ;D
(just hope that where ever it takes place it's arranged once I've got my licence) ::)
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well said jackie......THANK YOU KEVIN [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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would be an excellent choice major wiltshire landmark with plenty of space for bikes and people,thanks to Kevin for the groundwork [smiley=thumbsup.gif]