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Post by Administrator on Sept 3, 2007 7:33:51 GMT 1
We will be flying on "Devils Dyke" just outside Brighton for One Sky One World this year
On the 14th October 2007, where we hope to do our bit to promote both the spirit of the event, kite flying and the club.
Please do turn up and have some fun.
There are facilities at the site and a Public House that serves food and hot drinks if you feel the need.
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Post by C2LLN on Oct 10, 2007 17:07:02 GMT 1
That's THIS Sunday guys'n gals....if you haven't been before it's a blooming good day out, especially if the suns shining as it looks like it will be! If we got there early and parked inconsiderately on purpose, we could save spaces for late arrivals and have the whole edge of the car park allowing us to fly as many kites as poss right out the cars!?
SEE YOU THERE!
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Post by C2LLN on Oct 14, 2007 19:22:27 GMT 1
AND IT WAS! A good turnout and good weather although the wind could have been slightly stronger. Indeed we had the whole edge of the car park and flew right out over Devils Dyke using the cars as anchors, the mass 'Spirit' fly once again had the public smiling in disbelief and even a couple of new members enticed into joining soon, I know they read the forum so Graham and Beth do it now, online or email me for more info if you like!! What was the official final count for the day, anyone know? [/color] cmarshall@brightonkiteflyers.co.uk |
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Post by Martha on Oct 14, 2007 19:31:40 GMT 1
Yes, what a lovely day! We both enjoyed it. ;D Sorry for Big John who "blew away" an expensive kite!  |
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Post by kevr on Oct 14, 2007 21:53:31 GMT 1
I think i misunderstand the principle of this event
here is a quote from the website
One Sky One World promotes annual activities in concurrence with events in hundreds of locations around the world on the Second Sunday of Every October utilizing the multi-cultural symbol of the kite and the ocean of air that we all share. People are made aware of the kite its contribution to cultural history, the arts and sciences through recognition and enjoyment of the kite, its many manifestations and the activity of kite flying as expressed in many nations and regions throughout recorded history. The art and entertainment activities associated with the One Sky One World event, leads community enjoyment, understanding and friendship between people, environmental awareness and promoting world peace.
It seem to me the whole thing has been replaced in the UK by a competition between the various kite clubs to see which club can fly the most kites.
I was at Suffolk this weekend.
One assumes Suffolk will win this non-existent competition again as they were flying several stacks and kite arches!
one also assumes this is done in a spirit of promoting friendship between people, environmental awareness and promoting world peace!
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Post by davem on Oct 14, 2007 23:16:24 GMT 1
Here Here Kevin,
If you have to measure anything then perhaps a count of how many kite flyers attended to celebrate the day would be best !
Dave
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Post by cptpigpen on Oct 15, 2007 8:55:08 GMT 1
I alway thought that One Sky One World was to promote unity, peace and solidarity around the world with the use of kites.
I am please to say that a good number of Brighton Kite flyers flew on Devils Dyke just outside Brighton and had a good peaceful day. A good number of kites were flown, does it matter how many, not really, but I think far more importantly a good few members of the public, children and adults went away with smiles on their faces having flown a kite for the 1st time in many years and some for the 1st time ever in their lives.
Also those in the crowd that watched and enjoyed the displays made it all worth while.
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Post by C2LLN on Oct 15, 2007 14:21:40 GMT 1
It’s something different and unique to participate in a global event, even though you never meet the other participants, but you know that worldwide other like minded individuals are doing the same, almost simultaneously,(because of the different time zones) but on the same day at least. Pictures from around the world.
Whether it promotes all it sets out to achieve (unlikely!) it does let every kite flyer that feels they want to participate, put in that little bit extra effort on the day and ‘stand up and be counted’ which isn’t a bad thing?
Having attended the Suffolk event last year, a lot of enthusiasm and energy was put into having the most kites flown in the UK and to achieve that it was meticulously organised and accurately counted….what’s wrong with that? The ‘Spirit’ of OSOW is the umbrella under which all of us fly on the day, wherever we are, and no body is ‘press ganged’ into participating, its all about having a laugh and involvement/interaction with fellow kiters, being joined by others Globally.
Brighton Kite Flyers flew on Devils Dyke, a local beauty spot, open to public, and brought the place to a standstill with the sheer volume of kites displayed flying, and had people aghast with delight (most, rightly, thought we were bunch of nutters!) and were enthralled with the OSOW formula (although, admittedly it sounds daft really) but appreciated the spectacle and went away enlightened! So what’s wrong with that?
And WE did have someone counting the Kites flown, now no one wants to say how many? Ridiculous?
Naa....'whatever floats your boat'! ENJOY!
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Post by cptpigpen on Oct 15, 2007 14:54:42 GMT 1
I have checked with Alan and the official count for those that want to know was 158 seperate kites, although many of the kites were flown by several people (We still counted it as one kite) and some kites were more than one kite (a train of kites) but again one kite in the count.
But more importanly it was fun and relaxing to fly with friends and have a good time.
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Post by kevr on Oct 17, 2007 22:52:51 GMT 1
Here Here Kevin, If you have to measure anything then perhaps a count of how many kite flyers attended to celebrate the day would be best ! Dave or how many of the public came to watch suffork 0 BKF "a good few" |
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