Newark Gathering 7-9 June 2013 - Official Announcement

I'll have a look and see if I can find anything just incase Nigel can't. You could clean it up whilst your there, I've got plenty of autosol, polishing rags and wire wool.

I've also just dug out an old PL53 which I need to find some parts for and then I'll offer up for sale once I complete it. Hoping that Pete will have the bits I need in that box of his.

 

Hi Pete how much for the bucket of water

 

Sorry Stan, I've already bought it. It's a limited edition bucket of rain water to commemorate Newark's gone by.

 

make sure you get the full amount Matt its a long way from Leeds to Newark 8) 8) 8) no need for bucket this year

 

Very funny you two I wondered what you was on about till I looked at the pic again
you turning up stan?

pete

 

Well that's just put the mockers on the weather for the weekend...

 

I predict that the Sun will be shining almost as brightly as your Aladdin...

 

OK, I'll not bother to pack the sunglasses, then...

 

You'll need sunglasses at night even if not in the day. 8)

 

Right then, I'm packed, hitched up and ready to roll. I'll see some of you during the week and next weekend and the rest of you I'll see on my return on Sunday. Have a safe trip all.

 

See you on Friday...

 

It looks like we will be able to pay you guys a visit on the Saturday after all. So we should be there from around 2pm for a few hours. I will take the controversial Hinks lamp and the two Arch lamps and I know Steve wants to see any reflectors I might have. ::Neil::

 

That's great news, I'll look forward to meeting you...

I've just finished packing ready for the off tomorrow morning.

 

Its all over, was fun.

 

Sure was

 

Yep, great to see everybody again and have a bit of a chinwag, especially after my flying visit last year...

 

Yes was a great weekend worth the effort to get there many new faces showed up and the field was quite full tho room for more next year?

right heres some of the pics I took for them who could not get there



Some of Rosses stuff



view down one side of the field



Micks BRs



Ians lamps



Nice display including wick lamp still looked nice tho and good to meet you both too



Lots of stoves from Trogandog



Daves display (camera shy)



Matthews display



Stan and big Si testing the rear springs of the car



Finally my lamps

cheers pete

 

Nice pic Pete, really enjoyed it this year mate, same egg orders for next year?

Si

 

Thanks Si yes enjoyed the eggs had to give ian a couple but they got a thumbs up from him too
yeh same again next year please (I get in first )

cheers pete

 

Had a fantastic week and have got loads of photo's to share with you. Some really nice rare lamps and stoves were brought along and it was great to meet some new people.




















David brought along his Vapalux hand/hospital lamps, so we took it in turns to hold it and feel what it felt like to own one. Here's Ray (Longilily) Having a go.




Nigel made some purchases throughout the week which he would rather not talk about so I have protected his dignity.

 

Yeah, Nigel (call me Alison at weekends...)

Great pics, Matt - thanks...

 

Good to meet you on Saturday David, the face behind the humorous quips. Also Ray, Ian & Stan in person and all the other members. Enjoyed
the event.
Al

 

I hear there are things Nigel would not like to"Gas“ about to people
Si

 

I'm gonna stay quiet here too

 

Another Newark done. The weather was good although a bit chilly in the evenings but with a bowl fire or two you soon feel warm. It was good to catch up with everyone and put the world to rights. Well attended but as Pete said there is still room for more.
There was some trading and i was able to re home a few items and gain a few unexpected pieces. Steve (shedman) and Big si shared there sloe gin. Its strong stuff and helps keep the chill out.
Thanks Matthew for the pictures and for protecting my purchase identification. I wont gaz on about that though.
Next on the calender is Ashover festival of light.

Nigel

 

Posted on Open Forum - should be here I think.

I have been using the forum for a couple of weeks or so, maybe a month, to try and get some help in fixing my Bialaddin Bowl Fire. David Shouksmith replied to one of my posts to suggest I came to the meet in Newark this weekend as I live nearby.

Now going anywhere on a whim, to a new venue and to a very much unknown group does raise a few reservations, but the misses was up for it and the caravan prepared for the weekend, not a long tow from here, just the 8 miles.

On arrival a very friendly greeting was given, caravan sited and the break begun. We were made to feel very welcome and everyone was happy to chat, especially about anything paraffin connected. If fact it was far removed from my imagination of bushy eye browed old men peering at you darkly over a pint of beer and mumbling about newcomers. There was a complete cross section, from youngsters upwards and from the ones who have overdosed with pressure lamps to the paraffinly challenged.

To anyone who is thinking of going these are brilliant weekends, no one is left out and everybody seems to help make you part of it. You do not need stoves or lamps just an interest.

Please let me thank the organizers and helpers for a great time.

Nick Scott

 

Ahh, it's good to have a laugh and we certainly had plenty last week. Glad you like the pictures, thanks to everyone who made it so enjoyable and I'm definitely looking forward to the next one. Until then though, roll on Ashover.

 

I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome at our first Newark, and a special thank you for the eggs...

A few pictures I took over the two days we were there...

First my wife keeping warm. What the picture doesn't show is that she had the Bowl fire and two gas radiators around her!



A few others...

 

Are you sure she is reading the book by the looks of the empty glass and nearly empty bottle on the table maybe the weekend drove her to drink

you was brave taking all that glass out hope it all got back safe

pete

 

Few more pics I took at Newark



Ross's display



for sale stuff



most intresting lamp to me anyway course one I don't have
Dave and ian in the background seeing who got the biggest handlamp



james display



pete