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Megalithic Portal summer event in the Peak District, Sat 28th July |
Andy B
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|  Posted 07-04-2012 at 11:08
^^^^ and now Sunday 29th July as well ^^^
Hello Jacqui
There is a big and well recommended camp site in walking distance called Barn Farm Camping http://www.barnfarmcamping.com - I would advise booking as it does get busy in the summer.
They also do 'camping barns' which provide accommodation for 2 to 15 people together. That might be fun to get together with some other people on here but I thought they were rather expensive for what they are.
I think there are also people camping in erm, other places.
The closest B&Bs etc are listed at http://www.birchovervillage.com
We are staying at a Premier Inn as I got an early deal and that is the cheapest way for a family of four who don't like camping!
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| Posted 17-04-2012 at 23:28
I'm very pleased to say that Dr. Daniel Brown from Nottingham Trent University will be joining us at Stanton Moor in July to give a talk.
Dr Brown did the recent work on astronomical alignments at the Gardom’s Edge standing stone http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=7506.
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| Posted 10-05-2012 at 18:01
Official page for the event, still with some details to tie down but here you go
The Megalithic Portal Live in the Derbyshire Peak District Sat/Sun 28/29th July
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146414093
Please have a look back up the thread above for things we need for the day and jobs we need volunteers to help with.
There also is still time if you would like to lead a guided walk nearby on either day, or give a talk.
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| Posted 16-05-2012 at 22:20
Peter wrote:
>One pet issue I'd like to offer for the agenda...cup marks. I really do wonder about some posted as such, when many look like the place where a pebble has fallen out of a large chunk of stone and left a depression before erosion has gently smoothed things down.
>This is definitely NOT a dig at any contributors - just a possible starting position for what could be an interesting & lively discussion! If we manage to get up there, I would be happy to show a few pics of potential candidates for 'cup mark' status which I think are entirely natural.
>Some portal members might not want to actually lead a session, but could be happy to show a few examples & ask the audience to say what they think caused the 'depression'.
Peter - I hope you can make it - if so then what a good idea for a discussion session. We could do something on Saturday morning for people who can't go on the John B walk - or perhaps break out to one of the village pubs as we're going to be short of space in the hall on the afternoon. Let's set a time and add it to the programme.
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| Posted 16-05-2012 at 22:28
Some things we need
Loan of a portable projection screen or possibly fix up at the rear of the hall.
I would like to have a second projector on standby in case the bulb was to go. The 'blackout' should be better this time, I have checked.
Self standing 'gazebo' style tent to go outside the front of the hall
Things to volunteer for
Someone to check out the hall in person - I have the contact details.
Helping organise car sharing and parking - remember last time, although the good news is there are no football teams or ancient monuments in the car park - bad news - no car park immediately nearby 
One of our first activities is that a group will be meeting at or going over to Beeley moor for a walk for most of the morning. Numbers on this will be limited.
Doing a talk
Leading a walk
Leading a 'breakout' discussion session in a nearby pub - let me know so I can add these to the programme so people know what's going on
Helping with refreshments
Getting set up and decoration - fewer balloons this time and more signs. To include checking the sound system (this time) although the hall is so small I don't think this will be a problem somehow.
Scheduling on the day
Signage on the day
any or all of these at the same time
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| Posted 19-05-2012 at 17:55
Have emailed you Andy...
To summarise though am happy to lead people over to Nine Stones / Robin Hoods Stride on the Sunday, its a nice walk I've done before. Maybe get a chance to check Dudwood circle...
Should also be able to pop over and check out the hall but it would have to be a Saturday or Sunday.
Can't wait!
PS Have shoved an ad on tma, hope thats ok...
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| Posted 19-05-2012 at 18:08
Also...
I camped at Barn Farm about 6 years ago, lovely campsite, quite full end of June but I got a space after just turning up.
Spoilt slightly by the noise of the quarry nearby, but not sure that ones still going...
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| Posted 19-05-2012 at 19:10
Thanks a lot Juamei, all prehistory nuts welcome. Here's the text for anyone else who wants to pass the word on:
The Megalithic Portal Live in the Derbyshire Peak District, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July 2012.
A free weekend of guided walks and talks with archaeologists and prehistory experts. With displays, book stall and refreshments in Birchover Reading Room, near Stanton Moor. There are dozens of ancient sites within easy walking distance, check the map on our web site.
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146414093
Birchover Reading Room, Rowtor Lane, Birchover, nr Matlock, Derbyshire
The hall is at SK 236 621 but there will be NO parking immediately by the hall. Parking for Stanton Moor is at SK 241 625 (postcode near DE4 2LR for sat navs). This is a 500 m walk from the hall and will be signposted, or please park considerately in Birchover village.
See here for the latest details and schedule for the weekend
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146414093
For any questions please email: andy@megalithic.co.uk
Contact Tel or Text, including on the day: 07910 900298
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| Posted 19-05-2012 at 20:31
Am considering places for a walk on the Sunday and thought I'd throw some options on here for comment & votingish! I'll make a decision after a bit, as I'd like to walk my walk on my own again before taking people
Close by:
- I could head over robin hoods stride, 9 stones close and maybe Castle Ring (if I got permission)
- a (potentially slightly dull) tour of the different cairns up on Stanton Moor.
Further away (a drive to one of the other Eastern moors)
- Eyam Moor is a bit far but a great 2-4 hours circular romp
- Gardrom's Edge is fairly topical and fits the talk on the sat but a bit linear unless you come back along Birchen Edge which makes it again 2-3 hours...
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| Posted 01-06-2012 at 19:48
Darn! Jamie, why didn't Loie and I know about this before we planned our trip?!? This sounds wonderful. We could have gone back to the UK for it! But now we'll be in Paris the weekend of this Meet. Maybe next year!
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| Posted 02-06-2012 at 14:44
I think we have to go to Arbor Low. It is so important and close. It has a new tenant farmer . . .
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| Posted 02-06-2012 at 17:05
Thanks Blingo, let's get that set up. A couple more people to come forward and lead walks or would be good, or to kick off pub based discussion sessions - don't be shy.
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| Posted 02-06-2012 at 22:25
There have been very recent excavations at Arbor Low,
http://www.arborlowenvironsproject.org/this-seasons-work/
Perhaps someone connected with this could give you an insight into any latest discoveries?
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| Posted 02-06-2012 at 22:47
A very small Rune's Request for the visitors to Arbor Low.
Could you let me know if you hear anything unusual when you're on the henge banks or within the henge, please. It's always windy up there, so I'm interested in anything that wouldn't immediately be ascribed to ordinary wind-noise.
Very Many thanks,
Rune
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| Posted 29-06-2012 at 20:34
I have created a Lanyrd listing for our event. It is editable so feel free to add details if you are a speaker, to add a 'session' or be otherwise involved in the weekend, or just to say you'll be attending
http://lanyrd.com/2012/megplive/
(It doesn't look like we're officially going to Arbor Low unless someone wants to set a time for a trip over there)
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