Update (22/03/2013): The South West is currently suffering from heavy rain and there are a number of flood warnings in place. If you are travelling to the AGM please bear this in mind by allowing plenty of time and checking for traffic news: http://www.theaa.com/traffic-news/index.jsp
We’re please to announce that this year’s AGM will be held on Saturday 23rd March 2013 in Crewkerne, Somerset. As our first one in the south west, we’re hoping to see some new faces who haven’t managed to attend previous events.
Update: The running order has now been released as follows:
| AGM Agenda (subject to change) | |
|---|---|
| 1.00pm | AGM official business |
| 1.30pm | Alan Morley MSc BSc MIExpE (president of the Institute of Explosives Engineers) talks about the Institute. |
| 2.00pm | Phil Dunford AIExpE – A brief history of fireworks. |
| 2.30pm | Chris Clarke, Director of Sonning Fireworks talks about his company and their Pyromusicals. |
| 3.00pm | Break |
| 3.30pm | Steve Miller MIExpE – Pyromusicals ‘The Old Fashioned Way’. How to do it with a CD player and a stopwatch. |
| 4.00pm | Paul Dack – Pyromusicals ‘The New Fashioned Way’. How to do it with a Fire One system. |
| 4.30pm | Chris Clarke – Pros and cons of different firing systems. |
| 4.50pm | Display setup – volunteers required |
| 7.00pm | Closing Fireworks Display |
| 7.30pm | Clear up and pack down by volunteers |
| 8.30pm | Social/Evening meal (not provided). |
The AGM will take place at:
The Henhayes Centre
South Street Car Park
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8DA
Keep an eye on the website and forum for further announcements:
http://www.pyrosociety.org.uk/forum/topic/6552-2013-agm-announced/
We would have loved to attend but unfortunately we will be in China
We hope you all have a great time.
All the best.
Jimmy and Paul