Is there a North/South divide when it comes to learning opportunities and "Arb" shows

[Lorry thompson]

There is going to be a lot better turn out down country though it's just the way it is I'm either working or someone has organized something so a show ends up being missed and I'll only spend money when I get there haha would like to get to a show at some point and put faces to the names on here I've never even been to a show yet

[Lorry thompson]

You're just so ungrateful!!!

 

The AA give you all those opportunities to escape the grim Oop Norf and get yourself to some more civilised places in the the beautiful south and you can't even thank them for it.

 

Pah, you ingrate.

 

 

Haha aye us northerners are known for being crap at socializing with people:001_tt2:

[likeitorlumpit]

it's all about population density

plus us down south not so tight:001_tt2:

bring it on

[RobArb]

I need to move hah!

[Lorry thompson]

it's all about population density

plus us down south not so tight:001_tt2:

bring it on

 

I've worked for lads down south so tight if you fell out of a tree they would clock you out before you hit the deck

[Ian C]

Quit your 'moaning'....look at the poor Irish!

 

 

What about the IOM? they have to go by boat.

[Andy Collins]

I dont think there really is a divide on the learning front. You have some excellent facilities up North, at least on a par with anything down here. As far as shows go, supply and demand comes into play, if there is a market for shows in an area, then they will happen. I do think the area is important, perhaps money is harder to come by in certain areas, therefore restricting spending power,

[Khriss]

Yea there is -dont get me started-it is nice working in an Arb companty with a clutch of Northerners, we have such fun in the South K

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Banter time eh?!

 

I'm a 'noverner' moved sarffff to escape the wet stuff, trouble is I stayed on the left side rather than the right...no complaints tho the Palm trees r luverly down ere!

 

We are trying very hard to forge stronger links 'up norf', much thanks to Ken Linford (AA Northern Branch) and Paul Bullimore (Lancs. Woodlands) AND Jo Ryan. We would be delighted to bring more of the AA training courses and seminars 'up norf' but traditioally they've alwasy been low on numbers.

 

A thought, IF you, as the norven collective, would consider getting more involved with the Northern Branch then no reason why you couldn't also run your own events. Certainly the Cornwall, SE and E.ANglia branches are very active regionally.

 

Regarding shows there was a previous sugestion about alternating the 'ARB Show' north and south, but the logistics of making it happen are challenging, to say the least. Does anyone know 'HOLMFIRTH' well, thinking between Manchester & Leeds, and more particularly a tree friendly landowner who may be willing to accomodate us?

 

Cheers all..

Paul

 

PS Regarding the HOLMFIRTH issue please 'pm' me in case I can't find my way back ere..ta!

[RobArb]

The manchester area would be an ideal place for an ARB show, we have some awesome parks and woodlands up here but they tend to go unnoticed

 

in regards to the northern branch and ken linford on the AA website it says Tim Beckley is the chairman not ken Linford. I've come across Ken before but not for a long time