[Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend

[Alex Duffield]

Thoughts on this? It's not foam but it's not really realistic...

On Thu, 3 May 2018, 17:17 Finlay Russell, <finlay3110 at gmail.com> wrote:

> *Weapon Props*
>
> With the exception of items mentioned in the Banned Items list, weapon
> props are permitted. All Weapon Props should either be;
>
>    - Foam weapons built round a core such as those used for live action
>    roleplaying, or;
>    - Unrealistic and toy guns (made of brightly coloured plastics, with
>    flashing lights and stickers), or that are clearly science fiction based
>    (phasers, plasma guns, blasters), and foam firing toys
>
> The maximum size permitted is 150cm, or 180cm in the case of a staff.
> Larger items must be capable of being dismantled into smaller pieces and be
> so dismantled if the event is crowded.
>
> Scythes are a particularly difficult item to carry safely. As such, they
> must be made to disconnect into two parts for carrying regardless of size.
>
> Shields are allowed as long as they do not exceed 1 metre in height or
> width, and any hard edges and corners are suitably rounded off and padded.
>
> *Banned Items*
>
>    - Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, go-carts, and
>    similar wheeled items (due to venue restrictions)
>    - Metal blades whether sharp or blunt e.g. swords, axes, and knives.
>    - Actual guns, rifles, or artillery.
>    - Heavy bats, paddles or clubs including wooden or metal baseball bats.
>    - Heavy items that could be used as weapons e.g. iron pokers, heavy
>    cast iron pans, or crowbars are not permitted. Nor are power tools such as
>    actual chainsaws or hedge trimmers.
>    - Bokken- a type of hard wooden (or toughened plastic) training sword.
>    - Explosives and incendiary devices.
>    - Functional strung bows or crossbows, sharp arrows or bolts.
>    - Heavy gas canisters.
>    - Protruding nails or other sharp items
>    - Any other items restricted or prohibited from being carried in
>    public by UK law
>
> If you have any queries regarding the display or transportation of a
> weapon or prop outside of the event, contact the relevant authority. Police
> may destroy confiscated items without warning.
>
> On Thu, 3 May 2018 at 17:01, <tom at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> wrote:
>
>> I have little else to add.
>>
>>
>>
>> As far as I can see, the event is 10am to 6pm, presumably a 9am start for
>> set up.
>>
>> I believe we have a full table (6’ by 2.5’ ) – I’m unsure about power.
>>
>>
>>
>> Alex is the only person to volunteer so far.
>>
>>
>>
>> I will be going to the hackspace this evening to look at what we have to
>> put on a stand and try and put a plan together.
>>
>> Any other suggestions and offers for help very much appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> - Tom
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk <
>> hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> *On Behalf Of *Alex Duffield
>> *Sent:* 03 May 2018 16:08
>> *To:* Swansea Hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming
>> convention this weekend
>>
>>
>>
>> I've had no extra info
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 16:05 Matthew Daubney, <matt at daubers.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Have we got enough people to cover this? If not what're the timings, I
>> should be able to give some time.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1 May 2018 at 20:51, Thomas Lake <tom at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> We have (very kindly) been offered the opportunity of a table at the
>> Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend.
>>
>> This would need a couple of members willing to cover the table,
>> transport promotional materials and ideally come up a bit more of a plan.
>>
>> I'd like to be able to confirm whether or not we're able to cover this
>> ASAP, so please let me know if any of you are available and interested.
>>
>> - Tom
>>
>>
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