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

[Andrew Price]

Not convinced it's the right kind of thing to be wielding while 
representing the Hackspace but enjoy the conference if they let you in 
with it ;)

Andy

On 03/05/18 19:44, Alex Duffield 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