Kites on the Beach, Walmer Saturday 9th June

[malcolmf]

Most members will have seen the above event mentioned in Windjammer. This is the third year KKF have been invited to bring kites to fly on the Beach at Walmer, nr Deal. I will have some small bags for any members who have not kept the ones I gave out in the last two years. This are for use as anchors when filled with local stone.

Entrance is opposite Cambridge Road,parking on the grass verge to the left of the entrance and CAA 1000ft height clearance operates from 11am to 5pm, although Walmer Parish Council are advertising end time as 4pm.

There will be a caterer on site as well as local cafes and "chippies". A couple of portaloos will be on site otherwise there are public toilets but not close by.

I am hoping to be on site from just after 9am, and would like assistance to erect our two gazebos as in the past; one of which will be used by the Parish Council, and the other will be our base

Please note members are responsible for their kites and equipment, and also the safety of the public, especially if any wish to have a chat/photo-opportunity. Depending on the wind direction the public will have their own area to fly their own kites, so please discourage any-one just wandering on to the beach either to just look at our kites or to fly in our designated area.

Hopefully there will be more stewards on site from Walmer Parish Council, and additional signage. ( There was a suggestion to fully fence off the area where KKF will be flying, but this would add to the cost of the event which is free to the public, and we have had no problems in the past and we hope not in the future)

[Gareth Williams]

Apologies Malcolm, but I'm not sure whether I am going to get there this year. If I do, I will have two rather large friends accompanying me, so won't have room in the car for any kites.

If anyone wants to collect club kites from me (Opera masks; alien; flotails) before the day, please let me know.

[malcolmf]

May 31, 2018 12:41:30 GMT Gareth Williams said:

Apologies Malcolm, but I'm not sure whether I am going to get there this year. If I do, I will have two rather large friends accompanying me, so won't have room in the car for any kites.

If anyone wants to collect club kites from me (Opera masks; alien; flotails) before the day, please let me know.

Tht is a pity Gareth, but hope to see you and friends on the day.

[Gareth Williams]

How wide is the gate onto the field Malcolm?

[ekim]

This wide Gareth
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Sorry you will need to cut and paste this

I think we need to get Bazjan busy with a tape measure

Mike

[malcolmf]

Jun 5, 2018 20:58:02 GMT Gareth Williams said:

How wide is the gate onto the field Malcolm?

Gareth,

Sorry I have no idea about width of the opening, I will contact the clerk at Walmer Parish Council, to find out if they know. I know that they have had ice cream van and catering van on site last year.

[malcolmf]

I have just spoken to Janet on another matter, Bazjan will go out later to-day and measure the gap, and post on forum.

Greth if you are thinking about your camper van< think you may be able to get on from the Lifeboat area and travel over, but it would mean that you would be unable to leave until after the event closes around 4pm. I have included it in my e-mail to the Walmer Parish Council.

[Gareth Williams]

Please don't go to any trouble. I can come by car instead

[malcolmf]

Gareth,
I have spoken with The council, you get get on by tthe yacht club, but I will have to get one of the Walmer Parish Council Marshall's to meet you and walk you through. Up to you, please let me know after Bazjan have posted measurements.

[bazjan]

For those whose vehicles may be on the portly size :

The width measurement for the access point opposite Cambridge Road is 3.27 metres ( 10ft 9ins).

[Gareth Williams]

Should be ok then

[malcolmf]

Jun 6, 2018 22:06:40 GMT Gareth Williams said:

Should be ok then

Gareth,

Please see pm sent to you tonight

[gerty]

This year is proving to be a s**t one for me when it comes to weekends....and kite flying....

Through the day today the ladies and the little mini shedders at the Women's Shed have all been dropping down with a bug and now I have....I thought I had got away with it...

I won't take the risk tomorrow of driving too far from home as it seems to be one going round which lasts a couple of days....

I hope you all have a fantastic day and hope to see you on Sunday....

[malcolmf]

A Big thank you to all that came along and supported this event, judged to be a great success by all and sundry, from Walmer Parish Council to KKF members and Frank and Daphnefrom Essex Kite Group, as well as Mike Ladd from Northampton, as well as the public.

And big thanks to those who assisted in the setting up and taking down of the gazebos etc.