tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post3821847910532566365..comments2024-03-22T18:06:30.585+00:00Comments on Nocton in Lincolnshire: Airsoft event - RAF Nocton HallUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-82695852656947253232016-07-28T21:40:48.589+01:002016-07-28T21:40:48.589+01:00Thankyou for your comment.Thankyou for your comment.Geoff Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276199104613997901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-86876675061977478622016-07-28T21:37:45.115+01:002016-07-28T21:37:45.115+01:00What a shame. I think it would have been good for ...What a shame. I think it would have been good for the village. Great use of the site with really very little disturbance to the residents. Such a shame that hostility was shown toward the organisers from the local people. Bad form on their part. I hope the organisers go a head anyway and not be bullied into submission. When filming took place a couple of years ago there, local residents were not happy but they were quick to have a look in and brag about it later. Even the local school children were taken out of lessons to watch the filming in action. 2 weekends a year is really nothing but the benefits would have been more far reaching. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-44821367535364358582016-07-20T13:34:20.196+01:002016-07-20T13:34:20.196+01:00Thankyou Michael for your comment. I didn't at...Thankyou Michael for your comment. I didn't attend the meeting concerned so have no observation to make, however I was slightly concerned that Ai500 might not have followed due process regarding permissions for their event. I have requested a copy of the Minutes of the meeting between Ai500 and residents and will post these online as soon as I have them.<br />RegardsGeoff Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276199104613997901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-25715169943087468632016-07-20T12:13:26.193+01:002016-07-20T12:13:26.193+01:00It is unfortunate that the meeting took the turn i...It is unfortunate that the meeting took the turn it did. Perhaps the village people were dead set against it or the organisers representative was "obnoxious" or perhaps and this is more likely the case ....All parties perceived a bit of both?<br /><br />As an airsoft player who has attended every AI500 event I do understand the village concerns, and yes Friday afternoon would have seen upwards of around 300 (and that is on the high side) people arrive at the site (not 300 cars). Promptly setup camp and perhaps respectfully use local services such as a pub, shop, fast food and other value added service. For the most part players are considerate to the surroundings and make an effort to "blend" and abide by site rules, which are site specific and change considerably from site to site. Sunday afternoon would have seen us leave, again respectfully and ensure the place was tidy.<br /><br />I wasn't privy to the meeting but can glean some information from the two "open" letters posted. Airsoft weapons are not overly noisy they have a similar noise level to an air rifle. Pyrotechnics have without a doubt got noise associated with them but given the location this noise would have barely been noticed if at all (it's a localised sound). Marker smoke is either used or it's not, it adds "value" to a scenario but is not necessary. <br /><br />It does however look like the site is off the offer table and the event organisers will need to find another site if they wish to go ahead with an October game.<br /><br />As per Mr Waller this is my two pence worth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742018777195578473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-27100668863904394832016-07-16T08:17:48.216+01:002016-07-16T08:17:48.216+01:00Thank you so much for your comment. Some of my ex-...Thank you so much for your comment. Some of my ex-military mates partake in Airsoft events and echo your views. I believe AI500 are attending a public meeting in Nocton on 18 July at 7.30pm to take questions and explain more about the event. Hopefully this will allay some of the fears of local residents. Regards.Geoff Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276199104613997901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-72039834924701213552016-07-15T11:05:15.523+01:002016-07-15T11:05:15.523+01:00The people that attend these Airsoft events are ge...The people that attend these Airsoft events are generally well mannered and conscientious of the local populace. <br />Most people will stay on site in the hours between games and few will venture of premise to find a pub or co-op to find food or supplies for the game. <br /><br />I believe general ignorance (best word to mind at the time) of residents is the downfall of fantastic events like this. Sadly, sites to play are few and far between because people believe its destructive or loud. Airsoft rifles are electric for the most part so noise is barely noticeable. <br /><br />I bet you'd all be relatively surprised to know there would be little noise increase...most mess is tidied up and you'd find the players to be friendly and polite if approached. <br /><br />The organisers are very occomodating to the populace of residential areas in order for both parties to be happy.<br /><br />I have attended several of the events hosted by Airsoft international and all have been handled professionally and with the locals interests in mind. <br /><br />I feel its entirely unfair to give a fair vote on a matter without being properly informed of the finer aspects of our sport or the true impact it has on the rural area. <br /><br />Just my two pence worth. <br /><br />I do however hope the local residents can find it in themselves to give these guys a chance. Its a sport thats frowned upon....but the players and people involved are some of the friendliest bunch of people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. <br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861805173120339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-75430921992142952192016-05-18T08:05:08.971+01:002016-05-18T08:05:08.971+01:00The Ai500 event was discussed at the Annual Parish...The Ai500 event was discussed at the Annual Parish meeting last night. It seems North Kesteven District Council has advised Ai500/Leda Properties that no 'prior approval' will be granted under General Permitted Development rights. A full planning application will be required. Therefore, the event will only go ahead if:<br />1) Ai500/Leda Properties choose to submit a formal planning application AND<br />2) The application is approved by North Kesteven District Council.<br />Finally, it was stated that NKDC have advised Ai500/Leda Properties that they are minded to refuse any such application.Geoff Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276199104613997901noreply@blogger.com