SCOTLEM - Laser meet in GLASGOW - Venue found - need lasers now !

**danielbriggs** · 03-01-2010, 05:10

Nice one Paul

I don't wanna put a downer on anything, but I thought UKLM's were only ~2x a year?
Or 'av I got the wrong end of the stick?

I really like Surfleet; if it is possible to emulate that in Scotland, then mega.

P.s. Can we get CAA approval for the chosen location?

**Lasermad** · 03-01-2010, 05:52

Hi Daniel

" I don't wanna put a downer on anything, but I thought UKLM's were only ~2x a year?
Or 'av I got the wrong end of the stick? "

Well Daniel , theres no society here , no club , no group , no commitee , No Decision Makers and thats the way people want it as far as i know ... we are all only a couple of years into this and im sure over the years things will settle down .... i think Scotlands far enough away to have its own mini lem , if only 10 turned up from Scotland only that would be great , if more "LASERS" with some people turn up even better ... theres people who will attend the Scotlem that would never due to family circumstances or travel circumstances , travel to surfleet or leicester ...my own circumstances have changed that is making travelling more and more difficult .... i guess even if we ended up with a LEM EVERY MONTH , fine ...people will choose which to attend and some will die off ........ Surfleets been so successful there seems to be no one SCREAMING for a leicester meet anymore ( just damn shame surfleets even further away from me ! )

CAA approval ...hadnt thought of that - current venue is in flight path - literally ! ! ... another reason to look again for a new venue ! give me a few weeks !

Also i was originally thinking this was going to be a 6 hours on a sunday thing . but being july , with afew people talking about travelling a long way we could maybe make it an overnight sat/sun thing .... i would say the key is the venue ! I will get working on that !

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My own long term view ( and this is kinda laser heaven for me ) is that there should be ONE HUGE BIG MEET , once a year that everyone trys to make , that EVERYONE REALLY does their best to make it to , ideally in the central of the country , close to motorways and airports .....like manchester ( for international visitors) in a big spacous venue for safety and to do some decent long term projections ... something that will really attract people - 50 / 60 / 80 lasers ! ........ ( my own little bit own laser heaven is that public would be allowed into a cordoned off area - all done 100% safely of course and get charged LOL so they pay for the venue ! ! ! we get it on the radio and theres a bit of public education going on too !

My own view is this one big meeting should be called UKLEM ... and should be surrounded by mini-lems in different parts of the country the rest of the year with us all looking forward to getting together for the BIG UN ! .... and i am sure it will come , over the years , it will come , eventully someone will come up with a teriffic venue , the perfect one in a central place , and it will be well attended and then it will all fall into place naturally !
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Anyways i better go and get some work done

PAUL

**danielbriggs** · 03-01-2010, 07:03

Paul,
Sorry, I guess I didn't express "what was in my head" well enough.
I was just thinking along the lines of: say there was a LEM every month, the "Oh, not another LEM" might develop. But make that 4,5,6 months and it will probably be "yippie, another LEM!"

Saying that, I'd probably be up for a LEM if there was one a week

I just don't want it to loose that "shine" if you know what I mean.

I commend ANYONE who is prepared to put the time and effort required to bring a LEM together. Well worth it.

Can't wait for SoctLEM. Gonna have to make some new gizmos to bring

P.S. CAA would be REALLY mega

**smogthemog** · 03-01-2010, 11:07

I think you will struggle to get CAA approval if you are in a direct flight line.

I did a search for my mobile phone number on Google today and was supprised to see that it came up several times as a NOTAM 'Laser Display' contact number for the Surfleet LEM's

It looks like the Laser display NOTAMs are posted on the internet too

We need to find a LEM site at Dunsop Bridge, a village within the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England - This is reputedly the center of GB

**Carl B** · 03-01-2010, 14:34

Originally Posted by smogthemog

We need to find a LEM site at Dunsop Bridge, a village within the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England - This is reputedly the center of GB

I've been to Dunsop Bridge a number of times for day trips out and the village hall there is definitely to small for a LEM but there's plenty of mountain sides to do projections on to.

Would Preston, Lancashire be central enough? I have not made any enquiries yet but I know of a night club venue that's within an old mill. I suppose there's no harm in asking.

Carl

**Lasermad** · 03-02-2010, 02:40

"Laser display NOTAMs are posted on the internet too"
Interesting ... particulary as I have put at least half a dozen of these in over the years and mines not showing up under addresses, phone numbers or name ! they must like you !

Carl B said "Would Preston, Lancashire be central enough? " .... well ...
theres " No Decision Makers and thats the way people want it as far as i know"
Carl if you get a decent venue and pick a month that dont look too busy ..people will vote with their power sockets and plug those lasers in ... or not as the case may be ! As I said earlier i would be happy if 6- 10 people turned up for 5/6 hours, that would be enough for a great laser fix , but hey it looks like a few more will turn up ... would you be happy if just a few turned up ? I have been asking for years about a Scotlem with lukewarm reception as theres not been enough people ...even a few months ago there was little response .... i think its really a case of finding a venue and deciding whats the minimum amount of people you would organise it for and see what happens !

" Dunsop Bridge " looks gorgeous wee town ... what about the school gym ... local pub function room , what about marquess / tents to extend a venue ... are people voting with their feet for surfleet because its NOT a nightclub ? ..just a few ideas ...yeah maybe dunsop too small ..i know in USA theres a " laser camp out " looks great for that maybe .... maybe thats a great idea for Scotlem !

PAUL

**Lasermad** · 03-09-2010, 04:29

Hi Guys

Just a "half " update ! should know maybe next week a definate date and venue in JULY , ive been looking at some venues just off M74 , to take an hour off the journey up from England , in some friendly scottish towns !

Postive reactions from some venues ! most of these towns have caravan parks around and B&Bs so I would consider it being a WEEKEND event ? HOW do possible attendees view this ...would a weekend event be OK or is it too much with all the other events around the UK.

PAUL

**danielbriggs** · 03-09-2010, 04:47

Paul,
In for a penny, in for a pound

I look at it this way: the longer the event, the more laser fun and "worth it" the driving is

**gashead** · 04-08-2010, 00:10

Greetings chaps,

Just thought I'd stick my head in the door and say hello, since I don't frequent as often as I should.

Guessing we are still on for the ScotLEM.. venue still solid ? shall I bring bbq food ?

Have been meaning for ages to mention another venue.. kinda far flung but lots of outdoor display potential.. (not much indoor however)

My Wife's family own a farm, up in the Highlands - about 40 Mins from Dalwhinnie (yes, hell of a long drive for you southerners)..

Google:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...4298,-4.701376

Close to train station, so some of you could catch the sleeper up! which is pretty enjoyable.

They have a few holiday cottages, and a large farmhouse that sleeps 8 I think.. (plus plenty more on the floor) - excellent Wifi coverage also..

Anyway, it's worth a shot.. would involve a little more driving.. plus we may need to chip in to get a Generator of sorts if we want to run *a lot* of kit.

Certainly be a LEM to remember, and I'd think CAA clearance would be a doddle!

What do you think chaps ?

N.

**gashead** · 04-13-2010, 23:44

Lead balloon...

Originally Posted by gashead

Greetings chaps,

Just thought I'd stick my head in the door and say hello, since I don't frequent as often as I should.

Guessing we are still on for the ScotLEM.. venue still solid ? shall I bring bbq food ?

Have been meaning for ages to mention another venue.. kinda far flung but lots of outdoor display potential.. (not much indoor however)

My Wife's family own a farm, up in the Highlands - about 40 Mins from Dalwhinnie (yes, hell of a long drive for you southerners)..

Google:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...4298,-4.701376

Close to train station, so some of you could catch the sleeper up! which is pretty enjoyable.

They have a few holiday cottages, and a large farmhouse that sleeps 8 I think.. (plus plenty more on the floor) - excellent Wifi coverage also..

Anyway, it's worth a shot.. would involve a little more driving.. plus we may need to chip in to get a Generator of sorts if we want to run *a lot* of kit.

Certainly be a LEM to remember, and I'd think CAA clearance would be a doddle!

What do you think chaps ?

N.

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