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jpl
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[center]The 2018 conference of the National Association of Mining History Organisations will take place
1st-3rd JUNE 2018

at
Dean Field Studies Centre,
Parkend Nr Lydney,
Gloucestershire, GL15 4JA

A full programme of lectures, surface walks and underground trips suitable for people of all abilities is planned to interest anyone who wants to know more about this unique area. Whether you have never been before or are a regular visitor, there will be something for you.

Conference Theme
Mines, Mining and Miners of the Forest of Dean – “A law unto themselves”

Important Dates
Deadline for submission of proposal: 1st December 2017
Submission deadline for accepted papers: 1st May 2018
Online bookings – from: 1st January 2018 (approx.)
Early bird registration deadline: 28th February 2018
Registration deadline: 25th May 2018
Conference dates: 1st – 3rd June 2018

www.namho2018.info
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Tamarmole
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8 years ago

Looking forward to it.

ttxela
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7 years ago

Excellent stuff, fingers crossed I can make this, I've got the dates booked off work but our factory is relocating around that time so it may be a close run thing :blink:

Praada
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7 years ago

I may come see what this is about, when will all the nitty gritty details be released? Is there a cost etc? Interested to see what underground trips will be running 🙂

I gather there will be stalls here too for equipment etc?

"I got enough batteries to live down here indefinitely!"

ttxela
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7 years ago

There is usually a conference fee and optional fees for dinners, lunches etc.

The underground trips are usually very good.

I heartily recommend it, thoroughly enjoyed all of them I've been to ::)

Praada
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7 years ago

I definitely think it will be worth a trip, i've never been to Glocestershire before apart from the Cheltenham horse races i used to work at and obviously driving through the county. Is Gloucestershire the Cotswolds?

"I got enough batteries to live down here indefinitely!"

gingerlycolors
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7 years ago

Getting leave sorted out for next year, Got Thursday 31st May off, see if I can get the Friday 1st June off so I can get down to the Conference, I'll let you know how I get on.

Tamarmole
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7 years ago

"ttxela" wrote:
Excellent stuff, fingers crossed I can make this, I've got the dates booked off work but our factory is relocating around that time so it may be a close run thing :blink:

You've got to come, how else will we be able to take the p*ss out of your new vehicle.;)

Peter Burgess
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7 years ago

"Praada" wrote:
I may come see what this is about, when will all the nitty gritty details be released? Is there a cost etc? Interested to see what underground trips will be running 🙂

I gather there will be stalls here too for equipment etc?

How it pans out is down to what each year's organisers set up. Most of the one I have been to are bit like a much more intimate version of Hidden Earth, run in a field and a village hall or similar. The main difference is the field trips which Hidden Earth doesn't have. If you haven't done a Hidden Earth, then I guess this explanation doesn't mean too much to you :lol: The cost is normally the camping cost, an evening meal, hire of a venue, and a bit of overhead. It's normally reasonably cheap for a good weekend away.

crickleymal
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7 years ago

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"Praada" wrote:
I definitely think it will be worth a trip, i've never been to Glocestershire before apart from the Cheltenham horse races i used to work at and obviously driving through the county. Is Gloucestershire the Cotswolds?

The Cotswolds is a subset of Gloucestershire. Mainly known for its stone mines. Gloucestershire as a whole has many more underground features.

Malc.
Rusted and ropey, Dog eared old copy
Vintage and classic or just plain Jurassic
All words to describe me.

ttxela
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7 years ago

#11

"Tamarmole" wrote:

"ttxela" wrote:
Excellent stuff, fingers crossed I can make this, I've got the dates booked off work but our factory is relocating around that time so it may be a close run thing :blink:

You've got to come, how else will we be able to take the p*ss out of your new vehicle.;)

They may not allow it in the FoD due to it's current habit of shooting flames out of the side, although I have a bit of time to fix it before then. It certainly alarmed a couple of people in the Lakes :lol:

gNick
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7 years ago

#12

"crickleymal" wrote:

The Cotswolds is a subset of Gloucestershire. Mainly known for its stone mines. Gloucestershire as a whole has many more underground features.

Getting pedantic, the Cotswolds is a geographical area in mostly Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire but also Wiltshire, Avon, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

Don't look so embarrassed, it's a family trait...

PeteJ
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7 years ago

#13

Look out for the Conference details and booking form on the main namho website.

The fee is usually found £30.

Pete Jackson
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01388527532

Bill L
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7 years ago

#14

I went to a Conference thereabouts in 19 and frozen to death. It was superb - some great underground stuff and very high quality surface activities and presentations.

gingerlycolors
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7 years ago

#15

Anybody who has sent a cheque for the NAMHO Conference made payable to "NAMHO Conference" are getting their cheques returned as the bank they are using are not allowing cheques for NAMHO. Cheques will have to be resubmitted payable to "HADES CC". I had my cheque returned.

Furthermore the address which the cheque is to be sent has changed and it is:

88, Queensway,
Maidenhead,
SL6 7SR.

ttxela
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7 years ago

#16

I paid by Cheque but can't honestly remember who it was made out to :confused:

Peter Burgess
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7 years ago

#17

I paid by transfer at the end of February. I have never received anything to confirm the booking, no detailed joining instructions, nothing at all. Maybe I am a delegate. Maybe I am not. Maybe I will have to turn up to find out.

royfellows
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7 years ago

#18

By time I got around to booking they had PayPal up and running. I assume that it still is.

My avatar is a poor likeness.

ttxela
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7 years ago

#19

"Peter Burgess" wrote:
I paid by transfer at the end of February. I have never received anything to confirm the booking, no detailed joining instructions, nothing at all. Maybe I am a delegate. Maybe I am not. Maybe I will have to turn up to find out.

You can display your booking info on the website, you need your booking number and surname. I just tried to check mine but I think I've remembered my booking no. wrongly (although I'm fairly sure I got my surname right).

Peter Burgess
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7 years ago

#20

Thanks Alex. I suppose I am too used to getting confirmation emails for everything I buy, even down to phone top ups.