short skirt high heels 0 Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 I recently worked at the Whitbread Hop Farm, and would advise anyone else to give a lot of consideration before accepting a booking there. Here's why: There are two entrances to the hall I worked in, up the main stair (and avoiding any guests going in/out) or up the fire escape (open air, and leading directly to a narrow gravel path). I arrived and parked the car as close as I could to the function room and began to unload. All was okay, until a member of staff told me "Is that your car? You can't park there as our insurance doesn't cover you. This area is open to the public and you might run someone over." Anyway, they insisted I parked in their car park which was about 50 yards away. I had unloaded by then, so I obliged. I was lucky when I came to pack up, because they lent me a barrow! The barrow was about as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike, and nevertheless, I wasn't going to leave my gear unattended out in the open air. It took ages to lug all the gear to the car across their yard. I am not going to take any further bookings there, because my insurance won't cover the gear while it is unattended, and also (more fundamentally) I look to take the shortest uncovered route into and out of a venue because it has a tendency to rain in this country. I am not going to get wetter than I need to just because the venue get precious about where I can park. I have a couple of remaining commitments with this venue, which I will honour, but I will enjoy parking my car as close to the function room as I possibly can next time, and then discussing the pro's and con's with the management. I can't wait. They don't show Thunderbird 2 reverse parking as it doesn't make good television. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Forsyth 0 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Never giged there, but have been a guest at acouple of weddings at this venue, and wondered if they had a lift. Due to your comments, I won't be chasing this venue for work http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif OK maybe I will, but just include rodie costs http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Vinnie Paul Forsyth The DJ formally known as Vinnie Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 if you run someone over - hope you have insurance! if the venue says that they are not covered for insurance - I guess you could quote the PLI cover you have got for unloading and loading your vehicle....(it's technical.....but you should 'get my meaning') http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif Take someone with you and make them carry a red flag infront of you when you drive at 1 MPH!!!! If the venue is a pain - up the rate and get the likeminded DJs to quote the same! (Quote to cover for assistance!!!!!!) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Been there once - last quote £495 for 4 hours http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif Link to post Share on other sites
brianmole 0 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I think it's this venue: http://www.dancemix.co.uk/images/2485.jpg http://www.dancemix.co.uk/images/2486.jpg http://www.dancemix.co.uk/images/2488.jpg Yep, if it is this one, I had to carry the kit up a spiral staircase and set up on a balcony overlooking the audience, most weird and not pleasant. Link to post Share on other sites
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