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

Thu May 3 21:44:23 BST 2018

I just expressed my personal view.
I see no one else expressed any objections so I guess feel free to ignore
it.

Sophia

On Thu, 3 May 2018, 22:35 Alex Duffield, <alexmduffield at gmail.com> wrote:

> Many of them I worked on at the hackspace, mostly my bigger one but that
> seemed more dicy
>
> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:30 Sophia Komninou, <sophia.komninou at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Tbh I really don't feel comfortable to display props like that on a stall
>> that represents the hackspace.
>> I am not sure about everyone else's opinion but it just doesn't sit right
>> with me.
>>
>> Sophia
>>
>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:32 Alex Duffield, <alexmduffield at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 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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