Felix Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I have been sent the following text which confirms that the event is going ahead:- "Due to recent council efficiency measures, the events programme in Sunderland has been reviewed and developed to create a new festival in the summer of 2011. The “Sunderland Festival” (provisional title) will take place on July 2nd and 3rd 2011 at the Northern Area Playing Fields in Washington and in other venues around the city including flagship parks and seaside resorts. The new event will have a wider remit than previous kite and friendship festivals and will focus in particular on community participation and there are plans for music concerts each evening in a big top tent on site. Kites will still play a large part of the event with an area reserved for specialist kitefliers to demonstrate, and it is hoped that kitefliers from all over the UK come to take part. Sadly, there is no money to support travel and accommodation so it is unlikely that many international kitefliers will be able to join us, although they are still welcome. The city plans to invite a small number of guest kitefliers from a selected country and in 2011, it is likely that the guest country will be the USA. We hope that, as in previous years, free camping and parking will be available for registered kitefliers, so if you are interested in attending The Sunderland Festival, please put the dates in your diary now. I hope to be able to send out more information soon and to start registration for kitefliers as soon as possible" The Decs have attended this event 'most' years since the team was formed so I hope that we will find a way to get there again this year. Felix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssm1nw Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I have been sent the following text which confirms that the event is going ahead:- "Due to recent council efficiency measures, the events programme in Sunderland has been reviewed and developed to create a new festival in the summer of 2011. The "Sunderland Festival" (provisional title) will take place on July 2nd and 3rd 2011 at the Northern Area Playing Fields in Washington and in other venues around the city including flagship parks and seaside resorts. The new event will have a wider remit than previous kite and friendship festivals and will focus in particular on community participation and there are plans for music concerts each evening in a big top tent on site. Kites will still play a large part of the event with an area reserved for specialist kitefliers to demonstrate, and it is hoped that kitefliers from all over the UK come to take part. Sadly, there is no money to support travel and accommodation so it is unlikely that many international kitefliers will be able to join us, although they are still welcome. The city plans to invite a small number of guest kitefliers from a selected country and in 2011, it is likely that the guest country will be the USA. We hope that, as in previous years, free camping and parking will be available for registered kitefliers, so if you are interested in attending The Sunderland Festival, please put the dates in your diary now. I hope to be able to send out more information soon and to start registration for kitefliers as soon as possible" The Decs have attended this event 'most' years since the team was formed so I hope that we will find a way to get there again this year. Felix I got the same mail and I am hoping to get there again this year Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thats great news. We will be attending as its our local festival and looking forward to seeing you all there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thats great news. We will be attending as its our local festival and looking forward to seeing you all there. Looks like we have 5 if not 6 fliers. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thinking about attending,will have to see what shift I am on that weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 If anyone is needing accomodation I could see if I can get discount - no promises but I did manage to get cheaper accomodation for the rev clinic a couple of years ago. If anyone is interested pm me with details and I will see what I can do. The camping is free from Pauline at Infinate Arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Just sent my kite flyers application,all I have to do now is get my boss to let me have the weekend off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Just sent my kite flyers application,all I have to do now is get my boss to let me have the weekend off Hope you can get the weekend off. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 All sorted with work,I am coming to Sunderland.I just hope I get my kite flyers application to the right people and in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Today I spoke with the manager of the Campanile Hotel. He is offering a deal to kite fliers £40 per person per night for bed and breakfast. You must make it known when booking that you are there for the kite festival and that you want the agreed £40 deal. The address of the hotel is Emmerson Terrace washington, tyne and wear NE37 1LB Tel 0191 416 5010. There is also a Premier Inn, Travel lodge and a Holiday Inn next to the hotel if you can't get fixed up. I hope this helps and look forward to seeing loads of rev fliers up North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hotel booked I am coming up north for a spot of flying with the fusion boys and hopefully the decs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Great news Daz. Do you need a translator!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I should be ok,been to WH smiths for a northern phrase book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 You may need a map as well, don't think sat nav works up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Your right Bob. You need a full UK sat nav not the Watford version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonrharmer Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 What inoculations do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 What inoculations do you need? Too late for the one that prevents REV FEVER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Your right Bob. You need a full UK sat nav not the Watford version Nothing wrong with north of Watford (I am North of Watford) but you guys are dangerously close to falling over the edge up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I should be ok,been to WH smiths for a northern phrase book Sadly I can't make it to Sunderland,family matters to attend to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Sadly I can't make it to Sunderland,family matters to attend to Sorry that you cannot make it. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Sorry that you cannot make it. Felix Perhaps I can have the chance to fly with you and the team at portsmouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Sorry to hear that Daz. See you at Portsmouth. I'll look out for the phrase book on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Likewise Daz, sorry to hear you won't be northward bound ...was very much looking forward to hearing about the 'experience' ...there'll be other opportunities in the near future no doubt. Otherwise hope everything is OK. Chris I'm also sorry that Daz will not be able to join us but I am encouraged by the weather forecast which now suggests sunny conditions with light breezes... Not rain... We'll have a couple of Zens and some spar sets for Rev 1s so hopefully we will be able to take advantage of the conditions. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Felix I hope you have blue sky and good winds,sorry I cant make it.See you at Portsmouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 We had some very blue skies, especially Sunday, and light breezes through the weekend. Some very successful flying as well, especially the 'small grid'. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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