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Dealers Den & Art Auction / Re: British Coins

« on: September 21, 2014, 02:59:45 »

If the con aren't able to help (possibly as they can't afford to hold large stocks of Euros on the chance that someone might want them), I seem to recall there being a Bureaux de Change over at Birmingham airport - so a quick trip over there might sort it out for you (though I know they often give horrible exchange rates !  )

I don't think that's what they meant bezel, as far as I can determine they want to swap their uk change for uk notes so that they can change those for notes in their currency themselves.

Other end of the stick there, I believe they are talking about change from notes, for a float.

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Feedback / Re: It seems that somebody didn't like us.

« on: June 01, 2014, 03:38:33 »

actually, reading the post he states he's a Hilton diamond member, and as far as i'm aware there was only one there during the convention.  On top of this i believe all regular guests were informed that there was an event going on over the week, Rizzo would have to confirm this.

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Feedback / Re: The Queues ￢_￢

« on: June 08, 2013, 19:22:49 »

It was a big surprise to see how early people needed to queue for stage events, and how long some of those were, especially Pawpets.  The Hinkley staff were great at bringing around drinks and snacks, but I think (especially for newcomers) the 45-60 minute+ queues were a bit much.

I really hope the queues can be improved at the new venue, especially as the con gets bigger.  Early seating? Sponsor seating? It would also be helpful to set some expectations in the conbook and adjust the schedule leading up to big events.

Hi Coadey,
    As TD Crowd control, queues and the like were my responsibility but even myself and my team were caught out with how early some people were queueing, for a couple of events we even had to tell people to go away and come back later, one of these was the pawpet show.

People had originally started queueing al least an hour before the scheduled start time for the pawpet show and this was something we could not have foreseen, we had to be especially fast in getting the props in to the stage from the storage room due to this, the show itself did have a sponsors only queue, but as we get larger so does this queue.

Ideally people should start queueing no more than 15 minutes before the start of an event, this gives myself and my team a chance to organise separate queues should they be needed, it also means that you are not queueing for ridiculous lengths of time.

- Codewolf

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Off-Topic Furry Discussion / Re: london furs

« on: April 21, 2010, 16:09:19 »

haha i aint hard to miss dude...look for the bloke that seems to be gravitating towards doors...thats generally me
or listen out for a motorbike approaching....

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Off-Topic Furry Discussion / Re: london furs

« on: April 20, 2010, 16:50:30 »

Hey Huskeywolf, i'm a regular LF attendee, what is it you wanted to know??
heres a quick few pointers:
http://www.londonfurs.org
next meet is this saturday (24th) from 12pm - 7pm at 'Jamies Bar' (Fleet Place/Holbourn Viaduct - nearest tube St Pauls -> take right hand exit then turn left and keep walking)
it is perfectly ok just to turn up

LondonFur Meets: Terms, Conditions and Code of Conduct
aka "The Exasperated Organisers' Guide to Common Sense, First Edition"


    Londonfur meets are essentially a private party in a private venue, but open to all furries and their guests, not the general public. Whilst we wish these events to be 'managed' as loosely as possible, a few rules and regulations are required in order to safeguard the future of the events, the safety of the attendees, the reputations of all concerned and to satisfy all relevant legal obligations. Hopefully they should all be common sense.

    There will be no-one on the door, no bag searches or personal pat-downs. You are being trusted to abide by the rules. Should people be found to be breaking the rules, expect to be reprimanded. A 'three strikes and you're out' policy shall be enforced, except for extreme circumstances (assault, sexual abuse, use of drugs etc) where an instant ban shall be enforced.

    Entering the Londonfur's venue shall be taken as you giving your agreement to abide by all the requirements set out here, and to follow the guidance meted out by nominated staff members, either LondonFur staff or bar staff.

    In all cases, the following shall apply:

       1. No-one under the age of sixteen shall be permitted to enter the venue or the outside seating area.
       2. No-one under the age of eighteen is to consume alcohol, and no-one is to knowingly purchase alcohol for someone under the age of eighteen.
       3. Alcohol not purchased on the premises is not to be consumed on the premises. General food and soft drinks not purchased on the premises are not to be consumed on the premises, though exclusions are possible (bottled water for fursuiters, home baked cake products) with prior approval from the bar staff.
       4. Alcohol to be consumed in moderation — please do not get yourselves into a position where you are going to become a liability to yourself or others. Just know your limits.
       5. The possession, use or sale of illicit substances is expressly forbidden. Offenders can expect the police to be notified.
       6. Attendees of the meets are expected to behave in a manner conducive to that of a public place. Please do not partake in anything that could be reasonably construed as an affront to public decency or in contravention to the Public Order Act. If you want more information as to what this entails exactly then please contact a member of the meet staff. Common sense here is paramount.
       7. Remember that your personal preferences and fetishes may offend those who do not share them. Collars may be worn discreetly. Leashes, bondage and BDSM clothing may not.
       8. Do not bring weapons, or items that could reasonably be construed as a weapon, onto the premises.


    In addition to the above you are to adhere to all relevant legal regulations, venue rules, and the requests of the bar staff.

    How the "Three Strikes" Policy works:

        * First strike — verbal warning
        * Second strike — final verbal warning and 'name 'n' shame'
        * Third strike — ban.


    Ban lengths will be determined by staff dependent on the frequency and severity of the problem. The likes of abuse of drugs or other serious offences are likely to result in an instant permanent ban.

    We hope that everyone attending the meets has a good time and enjoys themselves. However, if someone's behaviour is upsetting or offending you then please make this known to said person. If they do not cease and desist, make the issue known immediately to a member of staff, who will deal with it.

    Alternatively, speak to a staff member initially if you would prefer to. Waiting until a time after the event makes it much more difficult for the staff to address the issue adequately. Please make yourself known at the time of the issue arising.

    The staff are:

        * Agrajag
        * Bariki
        * Branded Bunni
        * Lupus Londonwolf
        * Miles
        * Miyabi



    You can find out more about the committee here.

    They're also contactable using the email address meets@londonfurs.org.uk


Fursuiter & Furwalk Code of Conduct


    All Fursuit Walkers
    You are in public even more than usual. You are de-facto ambassadors for Londonfurs, the public face of the community. You actions and conduct on a furwalk is even more important than your conduct in the meet venue. You will be what the public remember – make damn sure it’s a good memory.

    Fursuiter

        * No ‘anatomically correct’ or ‘modified’ fursuits (in the reproductive department before anyone gets smart) are welcome at the meets unless said modifications are able to be hidden under clothing to an extent that makes them invisible – i.e. tight shorts with big bulges are not acceptable.
        * No overt bondage equipment is to be worn or used by fursuiters in either the venue or on a walk – collars and leashes are acceptable (within reason – if you don’t know what that means then PM an organiser) but anything else, like harnesses/ball gags/ hand cuffs etc are not
        * Fursuiters must have at least a publically acceptable level of personal hygiene. Please make sure you, and your suit, are clean – fursuiting is a sweaty business especially in summer and we do not want the venue smelling like death
        * The organisers will know as to if/when a fursuit walk will be commencing. It is up to you as a fursuiter to determine when this is by asking them and to ensure you are suited in time – we are not your mum.
        * If you need a handler then arrange one – you are your own responsibility no-one else will do it for you
        * If you need water on a walk then arrange it – no-one else will do it for you and you are your own responsibility
        * You are responsible for your own safety, including returning to the venue and for keeping up with the walk. If you are incapable of doing this yourself then it is up to you to make prior arrangements
        * YOU ARE IN PUBLIC. DO NOT ACT IN A WAY THAT COULD BRING LONDONFURS INTO DISREPUTE
        * DO NOT ACT IN PUBLIC WITH ANYONE IN A WAY THAT COULD BE CONSTRUED AS SEXUAL. THIS INCLUDES FURPILES IN PUBLIC, GROPING AND GRINDING.


    If in doubt imagine not being in suit and doing it and decide whether it contravenes the Public Order Act.

    Non-Fursuiters on Fursuit Walk

        * Be aware you’re walking with people with limited senses when in suit. Do not push past them in narrow areas when rushing through the crowd to catch up with your friend group as they won’t be expecting it. Be considerate. Just be aware that a suiter probably won’t know you’re about to do something so try not to surprise them – push/pull/jump on etc.
        * You are even more public than the suiters. The public will always remember the funny side of animal costumes but they won’t when it comes to large groups of loud people.
        * Keep the running about, screaming, shouting, swearing and general lairy behaviour to a minimum. You’re not a football crowd.
        * Do not interact with fursuiters in any way that could possibly be construed as sexual. Hugging and such are ok but fondling, groping and other such actions really aren’t.


    Ask yourself the question “Would this be acceptable if one/both/all of us weren’t in suit” If the answer could be no then do not do it. Do not do anything that could damage the reputation of the community otherwise you’ll find us unwelcome in the area that’s currently our home.


Artist and Artists' Corner Code of Conduct


    At the moment it is only one point long and to be honest I'm really surprised that this has been going on.

       1. All artwork of an adult nature (yiff, anatomically correct nudes, vore etc) if brought to a meet must be kept in a folder and not displayed on tables for all to see.


    Meets contain attendees under the age of eighteen, as well as non-furry barstaff, who should not be viewing this material, not-to-mention others who do not wish to see this material.

    If you want clarification as to what constitutes adult art then contact one of the organisers. This is by no means a ban on people bringing adult art, just a ban on its public display. However, please refrain from drawing anything in public which falls into the adult bracket - a Londonfur meet really isn't the place for it.



The Exasperated Organisers' Guide to Common Sense, Abridged First Edition

    * Please behave responsibly
    * Use common sense
    * Have fun!

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from the husky!

« on: September 11, 2009, 17:43:46 »

sweet...another matt!! matts will take over the world muahahahah *evil laugh*

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Introduce Yourself / well...whad'ya know..i made it

« on: September 02, 2009, 16:14:22 »

Hello, Hi and 'Oi 'yer barred' from me, most of you know me as 'that guy thats always wearing a suit' at the londonmeets, or as the black and white suit-wearing blur from EF just gone

anyway, i'm codewolf, been in the fandom since about may '06 so a few years now and you'll usually find me tearing around the place trying to get all things security related back in the order they should be in


(p.s. for those that dont get the 'oi 'yer barred' joke... i'm a fully licenced bouncer )