Heybridge Basin and canal boats

[Lisa]

We have in our program for July a day out in Heybridge Basin, photographing the canal and boats.
To establish which is the date that most members can make, I've added a poll to this message.
I've put all the Saturdays and Sundays in July - although there are a couple I can't make.
Lisa

[lainey56]

Hi
I can make 7th and 13th so not many sadly.
Holidays and family birthdays this month.
Elaine

[robertofbaycot]

I like Heybridge!

14th & 21st July are OK for me.

Robert

[Robbo]

Just the 6th & 74th for me. I’m away the other 3 weekends.

[Redbloodcorpuscle]

As late in month as possible as I may be having a minor surgery on a toenail next week so time to heal required.

[Lisa]

The 14th of July is the date that most members can make, so let's go for that. I'll get back in touch later with times and other details.

[lainey56]

Ahh that's a shame but hope you have good day

[PerrinM]

I would love to come along as well. Please add me to the list. happy to drive.
Michele

[Redbloodcorpuscle]

It looks like my toe will remain untouched at least until 14th so I am to be there. Is there a meeting point as i don't know the area and will have to rely on sat nav.

Bruce

[Lisa]

I'm on my hols this week so will post specifics when I'm back on Monday .

[Lisa]

I haven't been to Heybridge Basin before so have been Googling. There is a car park called Daisy Meadow where we could meet which is near a pub and a cafe. It seems we could walk north towards the sailing club where there is a ship wreck or the other way along the canal. The high tide is at 11.47am. Does this affect where we go or what we shoot? According to BBC weather, it is suppose to be a nice warm day.
What time do members want to meet up?

[Robbo]

Most disappointed that I can’t make this, as I’ve been meaning to go with my camera for a long time. There is both the canal and the the estuary between Heybridge and Maldon. Just walk over the lock gates and keep going. One word of advice, the car park is quite small and gets very busy.
We’re in Cornwall until the 26th, so will miss the next meeting too. Hasn’t worked out very well as that’s the 3rd meeting I’ve missed through being there.
Rob

[Lisa]

Shall we meet up at 9:00am??
Who is coming? There should be about 7 of us. Can members get there ok??

[Redbloodcorpuscle]

Aargh. 9:00 am. I probably won’t be there until 9:30 as it will take me about 1 hour to get there

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but I can always look out for some shifty looking characters with cameras!

[Jim Spurgeon]

I will be there....with a willing model as well

[Lisa]

Aargh. 9:00 am. I probably won’t be there until 9:30 as it will take me about 1 hour to get there 5E1F8108-1F49-40EE-9FCB-FB42D06816AD.jpegbut I can always look out for some shifty looking characters with cameras!

Shall we say 9:30am instead? I just pulled 9:00 out of the air.

[Jim Spurgeon]

I'll still get there for 9 as car parking is limited. There is a free car park (I assume that's where we are meeting) but this time of year it fills very quickly.

[Richie]

I’ll be going, if anyone wants a lift from the Colchester area just let me know.

[Ian-Raymant]

Hi LIsa,

I'll be there and will also aim for closer to 9am.
Will be bringing Pauline & Asher if that's ok.
Asher will be happy to model if required !!

Ian

[Lisa]

I'll still get there for 9 as car parking is limited. There is a free car park (I assume that's where we are meeting) but this time of year it fills very quickly.

OK 9:00am to be on the safe side for parking it is (sorry Bruce). The carpark is called Daisy Meadows and it is free with 140 spaces.

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[lainey56]

Morning, how long will you be there for? I can come now so will be joining you x

[Colin]

Hi, Trevor and I are heading out early but will be happy to meet up at 9am. That's when the coffee shop opens
Colin

[PerrinM]

Sorry I will be unable to come now, been a busy week and have to do some chores on Sunday now. Hope you all have a good time and get some good shots.
Michele