A cunning plan is being hatched. We'll update you when we have something sorted.

Excellent! I knew you guys would be...er..on the ball

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Sam, Sorry about this moan on the site, I hope not to offend anyone but - - -
I know a lot of people think football is the be all and end off of sports, go to matches and watch it on TV at every opportunity, please give the majority of people who do not like the game a break and dont allow TV's blaring Football matches all over the site.

This meeting is about bikes, travel and excellent stories / presentations.
If you are condoning the world cup on a telly in the campsite or where ever anyone is thinking about having a TV during the event, I for one will be seriously P - - - - D off Sir!

Hi seisobs,
No worries, I don’t think you’ll offend anyone with the post and you aren’t coming across as moaning. Politely passing on your thoughts - cheers. So, the cunning plan? IF we can make it work then the aim is to have the footie area tucked away in a quiet corner for those who are interested. I do hope no one is planning to have TVs blaring on the camp site! That wouldn’t be cool. If it happens then hopefully neighbours will give ‘em a nudge.

As far as Iain and I are concerned, we do all we can to make the HUBB UK into an event that everyone will find things of interest to get involved with. That’s the beauty of it being the size it is and at DPFH. Space isn’t a frontier. I know some people don’t go to any of the presentations at all. They come to the get together as a chance to meet up with mates and meet other people who have the same aims in life. Others aren’t interested in the exhibitors, so don’t go for a looksee. But every year we are asked for more companies to be there, so we try to oblige. One friend told me last year that he keeps coming back because he's fascinated by what people do with their wheels - he was in heaven last year with all the bikes and the exped vehicles And of course many people are there mainly for all the amazing presentations, and that’s what they fill most of the hours of each of the 4 days with. Ha! Might even get into some myself this year! I suspect that most people come for a little bit of everything - I know that's me in that slot.

But the footie, because we have been asked a number of times, we are working on a corner for those who’d like to watch a match or two too, but in no way will it take over. Its early days on this, and we may not be able to organise anything at all. Trying though.

Too right, the HUBB UK is about travel, and excellent stories/presentations, meeting people, swopping advice and tips, and generally a great chance to learn in its unique atmosphere. That’s what Horizons Unlimited is all about eh.

The Fire Drums this year are in a new much more sheltered area, and much bigger! You'll find them in the Orchard along with Danny and Fil's Roadkill Cookout, and the music on Friday and Saturday night.

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Well I for one really hope you can manage to organise something Sam, and I'm sure I'm not alone. As much as the poster above might be annoyed by the idea, there are many of us who'd be saddened at having to miss out due to the unfortunate clash of these two major global events

As the person who broached the subject in this thread I can only add that I wasn't asking for big screens on the campsite or bunches of rowdies singing footie songs long into the night. Just a quiet room or corner where students of the game can enjoy the tournament. It shouldn't affect anyone else so why not live and let live?

And remember this is the World Cup we're talking about, not Liverpool vs Man Utd. It's a festival of colour and fun and togetherness, designed to get peoples of all nations together to celebrate a pastime they love and share...just like HUBB UK!

I'd say the two have a lot in common (quite apart from inconveniently being on at the same time grumblemumble)

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Bikers/overlanders like football too :-( I have watched more games overseas than in the UK in recent years.

But I agree, we do not need it blaring out. There is always a pub somewhere nearby that can do that :-)

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I'm a big footy fan. I've had amazing experiences watching games with foreigners all over the world. A great icebreaker. Do we want it on a big screen at a hubb meeting... NO. Discreet room with a telly sounds harmless to me.

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. . . and there's always the record button at home! Yes, you might already know the score, BUT if it's a good game, you'd watch anyway, surely, if that's your thing?

Anyway, I agree with Sam. Bits of everything's my thing too! Some of the 4x4 vehicles were excellent last year (I ride); I had some great conversations! Really looking forward to the smorgasbord again this year

What is this new fanged technological magic you talk of....... ???

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Merlin put me onto it. Don't go and see a 3D film - the devil's work

Just a thought, Iain and I are going to be at the BMF Show in Peterborough on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend. We'll be in the Adventure Overland hall. If anyone fancies popping over for a 'Hello' please do.

Bring friends who haven't been to the HUBB UK before with you. Happy to share the buzz with them. You can also pick up flyers from us for the Dover to Donington ride with Grant and Susan.

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We're still receiving registrations from new presenters, so the first draft of the schedule is still at least a couple of weeks away. As always, it'll be subject to change, but I'll post it on here and the event page once all the presenters have had a chance to comment on it.

We already have over 60 presenters signed-up to give talks and demos, including more "new to HU" than ever before. The event page lists most of them with links to their websites/blogs.

We're very fortunate that Ted Simon will be with us again and he'll be joined by nine of The Ted Simon Foundation's Jupiter's Travellers, including Bernard Smith, Dom Giles, Anna McNuff and Graham Field. Also look out for the sessions with Helen Lloyd, recently returned from a fascinating cycle/horseback journey across Mongolia and now planning her next adventure on a motorcycle, and Jon Beardmore who'll be talking about his 4x4 Silk Road journey.

The irrepressible Ed March will be back again with his ever-entertaining understated style and Austin Vince returns with more film-making wisdom.

Arriving at the event at the end of their "Europe Ride", Grant and Susan are giving various talks, including Grant reprising his legendary tyre-changing demonstration.

Tom Allen and Jasper Ditton are both hosting sessions about blogging from on the road and a must-see for all those interested in cycle-touring will be father and son duo Tom and Richard Seipp.

I suspect there will be a lode of pads/slates slung off bikes with the games on and the odd wagon with a 56" screen.

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