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Soapy Sam
15th September 2009, 04:15 AM
http://www.ukskeptics.com/conference-2009.php

Anyone else here going to the UK-Skeptics conference at Muncaster this weekend? (See web page above).
Soapy Sam
15th September 2009, 07:54 AM
I know of three.
Blue Bubble
15th September 2009, 08:03 AM
I can't make it.
Marduk
15th September 2009, 08:07 AM
Muncaster Castle is a fabulous location on the west coast where a lot of research has been done into haunting experiences and so serves as an excellent backdrop for a conference examining the topics of paranormal and anomalous experiences.
Although this is undoubtedly true, the reasoning for choosing a location in Cumbria which is the worst county in the UK for a conference seems to have been omitted
:confused:
microdot
15th September 2009, 08:40 AM
If anyone goes along and sees Jason Braithwaite ask him if he still has that Sherlock Holmes style pipe that he smoked in the Station Hotel in Millom all those years ago.

:D
Fiona
15th September 2009, 08:42 AM
Although this is undoubtedly true, the reasoning for choosing a location in Cumbria which is the worst county in the UK for a conference seems to have been omitted
:confused:

What is wrong with it as a conference venue?
The Central Scrutinizer
15th September 2009, 08:43 AM
Is this the group of woos who were comlaining about the timing of TAM London?
Marduk
15th September 2009, 02:41 PM
What is wrong with it as a conference venue?

Northwest england isn't exactly what youd call "central and close to facilities", because in fact its not central and is close to scotland

;)
Fiona
15th September 2009, 02:47 PM
It is about halfway up the main island I think. Is it not?
Mashuna
16th September 2009, 02:34 AM
Although this is undoubtedly true, the reasoning for choosing a location in Cumbria which is the worst county in the UK for a conference seems to have been omitted
:confused:

It is indeed the worst county. All future conferences should be held in either Norfolk, Cornwall or Ynys Mon.
Dr B
17th September 2009, 01:33 AM
Is this the group of woos who were comlaining about the timing of TAM London?

No. UK-Skeptics are not woos (feel free to justify that - but knowing your debating style, I know you won't) and are fully behind TAM being a huge success. Again, feel free to bring evidence to the table if you think I am wrong and dont de-rail the thread with forum vomit. ;)

There was an issue with there being around 4 or 5 conferences around the same time including TAM, UK-Skeptics, European skeptics (now moved to next year), the SPR conference, and various other ones by regional societies. It was debated amongst a number of organisers from different associations whether there could be a potential for 'saturation' in the future and how this may help / hinder what everyone is trying to do. The consensus was we all need to stay in touch while organising events and try to space things out.

My take on it was that this was a discussion among many groups and organisers and had nothing to do with TAM or anyone else complaining. I could be wrong of course.....
Dr B
17th September 2009, 01:35 AM
What is wrong with it as a conference venue?

:D nothing, but it will require some people to leave their armchairs....This is often a problem for "Townies"

:D:jaw-dropp
Soapy Sam
17th September 2009, 01:41 AM
Are you going, Dr. B?
I am.
As are at least two other forumites.
Dr B
17th September 2009, 02:07 AM
Yes, I am hoping to be there...Do pop over and introduce yourself. If you want to create the right impression - bring me a glass of red wine as well....(smile.....).

It's great to hear a a few of you are coming and we all look forward to meeting you there.
SusanB-M1
18th September 2009, 10:19 AM
It will be interesting to hear about it afterwards ... I hope you will post a brief comment or two.