Mark Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 (updated)HiFor the Dulwich Festival Fair on Goose Green on Sunday 13 May the East Dulwich Forum would like to have an area where people can sit, chat and relax. This forum runs on nothing but love, your love. OK, technically that's not quite true but you know what I mean, we took sponsors on a couple of weeks ago but they cover the cost of the computer server hosting. It would be fantastic if people could offer something, so if you have an idea of how the Forum could be re-created on Goose Green please let me know.(added 08 April)Thanks for all the offers. The pitch is available so I reckon we have something viable, a place to gather, have a chat, gossip etc and hang out (especially useful if it rains).We need:- One or maybe two gazebos (?80 each)- Some seating (mockney's sofa & my sofa)- More Seats/seating/straw bales and a way of making sure they don't get nicked- Some flooring perhaps as if the floors damp people can sit on and chair legs don't go straight into the ground- Pallettes to put the sofa's on and lift off the ground in case it rains- Some covers/throws that can get dirty to put on the sofas- A couple of signs - I'm thinking of slicing up some 8x4 MDF and painting it (Any sign writers or steady handed people out there?)- Some notice boards where people can put up their Wanted, offered & recommendations and What's on in East Dulwich- A trestle table (I can hire one from the organiser)- Help putting it up and taking it downOK, how to collect the kind donations to purchase the tents... Mockney will do a whip round at the CPT this Friday (see this thread). Perhaps someone knows someone who works in a shop on Lordship lane where people can drop by and put some cash in a tin. After the event I will sell the marquee and give the proceeds to a local charity.Your thoughts...ThanksMarkMore details on the Fair can be found on the website http://www.festivalfair.co.uk/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgia Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hi MarkI wouldn't mind getting involved in the organisation somehow - depends what you need doing. Haven't any marquees to offer though! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-8873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I've a cheap Ikea sofa and some big cushions to lend if you need some props for a lounge recreation type affair. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-8875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawdy-nan Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Will you have a drunk sniping area? Maybe arm-wrestling to finally decide whether house price rises are a good or bad thing? Jousting by the big chains to decide who shall be allowed to set up on Lordship Lane and you need a throne so you can be crowned the benign Goose King of ED. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-8917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawdy-nan Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I do think you should have badges - I think you can hire a button badge making machine from southwark council at a teeny tiny price Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-8918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly D Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 We have camping chairs but no marquee, actually I think my ma and pa might have one still, not huge and not strictly a marquee, more like a gazeebo, is that the word? If I was good and it wasn't late I'd find a pic and post it. It's stripy! I'll see if it's available. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-8945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly D Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 It's this. Any good? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6502210/Trail/C$cip%3D36581.DIY,+garden+and+car%3EC$cip%3D36634.Garden+furniture%3EC$cip%3D36640.Gazebos+and+garden+awnings.htm Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 If you like those I'm quite willing to buy a couple as a parting gift before heading to the equator! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Bless your heart, you are a kind and generous man! >:D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 what about this one? The Party Gazebo Complete with Side Panels.http://www.argos.co.uk/wcsstore/argos/images/6501479A61UC52080X.jpghttp://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6501479/Trail/C%24cip%3D49998.DIY%2C%2Bgarden%2Band%2Bcar%3EC%24cip%3D49999.Garden%2Bfurniture%3EC%24cip%3D50000.Gazebos%2Band%2Bgarden%2Bawnings.htm6m x 3m ?70 - Put Mockney's sofa in there, some chairs, Can anyone offer any more seating?Maybe two of them together to make a proper area...Oh, I can feel a plan coming on.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 *Sticks big cigar in side of mouth and chuckles*Looks really nice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Hmmph. I'm not paying for two of those!...give an inch they take a mile...?20 pledged: we need twelve more at a tenner each :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Before spending ?70, have a look at Ebay/Gazebos...there are loads of bargains! >:D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'll chip in, but it'll have to be in a couple of weeks, as this has become a stupidly busy and expensive month! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 or there's this one from tesco:http://direct.tesco.com/pi/Enlarge/2/SS07200-5672TPS161948.jpg?79 and you get 79 clubcard points (let me know if you want them)http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-5672.aspx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 ooooh, that one's got swanky windows :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'll give ?5. Where are other people taking part in the fair getting their marquees from? The organisers might have a special deal with a marquee company.Mark - thinking very far ahead: if it goes well and you want to do it again next year, you could probably get a grant from the council in those awards they give for improving play areas, supporting street parties etc (it might be the Cleaner/Greener/Neighbourhood awards - I have the details if you need them this time next year (all the money has already been awarded this year). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chartwell Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Does the church next to Goose Green (can't remember it's name - Red Spire) have a hall? Would they have chairs that they might be willing to let be used for this event? Or will they be using them themselves? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Could they spare some pews?The Marquee could have a theme - "The Quiet Room" - that would be enjoyably bizzare Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisiana Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'll chip in with a fiver.The Tesco one looks not bad, and there's some wall space there to hang paper/posters from (so all info can go on the walls rather than on a table or whatever). So not just shelter from the sun/rain. Will anyone be able to store it for next year? This will be the first time in yonks that I'll be here for the festival (abroad 91-99, in Brighton after that, then always away because it's my birthday and went to see my mum). But this year I'm staying in ED and having an ED birthday with festival. Nice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'll chip in a fiver. Ive got three camping chairs I could bring along. Not quite as posh as a sofa though. Love the idea of it being the Quite room or the lounge. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisiana Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Lounge or Quiet Room, yes.I think it would be fun to hang some choice correspondence on the walls. Can use flip-chart paper to attach (I have rolls of the stuff). Give people a flavour. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I thought I knew of a small Marquee but then I found out it was actually a Viscount who was kneeling down. Boom boom! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly D Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Equally will chip in with some dosh. We have two camping chairs and two small stools to lend. Have we decided what 'events' the EDF will display? I saw a brilliant thing at Fruitstock last summer - a human fruit machine. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks for all the offers. I'm waiting to hear back if the pitch is still available but if it is I reckon we have something viable. We can have a place to gather, have a chat, gossip etc and hang out (especially useful if it rains).We need:- Two gazebos (?160 for both)- Cost of pitch (?)- Some seating (mockney's sofa & my sofa)- More Seats/seating/straw bales and a way of making sure they don't get nicked- Some flooring perhaps as if the floors damp people can sit on and chair legs don't go straight into the ground- Pallettes to put the sofa's on and lift off the ground in case it rains- Some covers/throws that can get dirty to put on the sofas- A couple of signs - I'm thinking of slicing up some 8x4 MDF and painting it (Any sign writers or steady handed people out there?)- Some notice boards where people can put up their Wanted, offered & recommendations and What's on in East Dulwich - A trestle table (I can hire one from the organiser)- Help putting it up and taking it downOK, how to collect the kind donations to purchase the tents... perhaps someone knows someone who works in a shop on Lordship lane where people can drop by and put some cash in a tin. At the next forum meet-up could someone kindly do a whipround, preferably when after the drinks have been flowing and therefore the generosity. After the event I will sell the marquee and give the proceeds to a local charity.Your thoughts... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/421-the-forum-at-the-fair-sunday-13-may-updated/#findComment-9292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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