[Swansea Hackspace] New venue

[Davies T.]

Dear All,

I have been following the recent discussions with interest.

My involvement with theSwansea Radio Soc has taken me from
Gors Road to the old Palace Theatre (now derelict), to various
pubs across town, to the University, and now to the golf club
as different venues have become available. Amateur Radio
no longer attracts young people, that role seems to be filled
by organisations such as our Hackspace.
 
Putting aside considerations of available space and so on,
I observe that if you wish to attract new members, especially
younger members, then avoid the more "colourful" parts of
Town. Picture the scene between concerned parent and
enthusiastic young person:

"I want to go the Swansea Hackspace"
"That's nice, dear, Mummy/Daddy will take you there in
the Volvo/4WD/RollsRoyce" (other makes are available).
...
"It's WHERE? That's not for nice young people"
...

OK I know that sounds a bit like a Sit Com but I have seen
it in action, when the Radio Soc has been down on its luck
regarding venues.

So, the genteel surroundings of Sketty may have the effect
of bringing in new members that would be a bit more cautious
about going to the "colouful" areas, however elegant and well
equipped the actual premises

All the best,

Timothy Davies

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