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Location: Kent
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Location: Kent
Posted:
Fire spinning competition - open to all spinners and jugglers.
Due to popular demand - New Section: Glow! (non-fire and no insurance needed for this section only)
For more information and how to apply, see: https://www.thepyro.co.uk/fire_factory.htm
or email: info@thepyro.co.uk
FREE to enter and Sponsored by Shepherd Neame Master Brewers
A full evenings entertainment - live band and BBQ from 5pm.
EDITED_BY: Ignition (1114097868)
Fire spinning competition - open to all spinners and jugglers.
Due to popular demand - New Section: Glow! (non-fire and no insurance needed for this section only)
For more information and how to apply, see: https://www.thepyro.co.uk/fire_factory.htm
or email: info@thepyro.co.uk
FREE to enter and Sponsored by Shepherd Neame Master Brewers
A full evenings entertainment - live band and BBQ from 5pm.
EDITED_BY: Ignition (1114097868)
SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
The only problem that I can see with that is the fact that you MUST have public liability insurance, and bring proof, otherwise you cant spin.
This is going to stop one hell of a lot of really really tallented perfomers in Kent from entering. I know I personally dont have £140 (thats how much I was quote about 30 seconds ago with Country Mutual) lying around for me to spend on it.
Do jugglers (non fire props) need the insurance as well even if they are simply throwing bean bags around?
and can you enter with Aerotech equipment....
Fire Juggling I hear you say
apart form that, it looks quite well organised I belive, with a good saftey plan.
I may just go and watch seeing as it down the road....
The only problem that I can see with that is the fact that you MUST have public liability insurance, and bring proof, otherwise you cant spin.
This is going to stop one hell of a lot of really really tallented perfomers in Kent from entering. I know I personally dont have £140 (thats how much I was quote about 30 seconds ago with Country Mutual) lying around for me to spend on it.
Do jugglers (non fire props) need the insurance as well even if they are simply throwing bean bags around?
and can you enter with Aerotech equipment....
Fire Juggling I hear you say
apart form that, it looks quite well organised I belive, with a good saftey plan.
I may just go and watch seeing as it down the road....
newbie
12 posts
Location: Kent
12 posts
Location: Kent
Posted:
Thanks for your reply. You've brought up a very good point and we've given the issue around insurance a lot of thought. Unfortunatly we cannot see a way around holding an event with fire without individual liability insurance. No insurance company is willing to insure the event as a whole (we have tried).
With regard to spinning / juggling without fire - this is a fire only event. But, anyone is welcome to come down and show off, outside of the competition. The venue has a large garden and during competition breaks any additional entertainment is welcomed.
Thanks for your reply. You've brought up a very good point and we've given the issue around insurance a lot of thought. Unfortunatly we cannot see a way around holding an event with fire without individual liability insurance. No insurance company is willing to insure the event as a whole (we have tried).
With regard to spinning / juggling without fire - this is a fire only event. But, anyone is welcome to come down and show off, outside of the competition. The venue has a large garden and during competition breaks any additional entertainment is welcomed.
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playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Posted:
"competition" Like, who's got the biggest or brightest wicks 
Sounds like a laugh, I like your idea of entertainment being the criteria for winning and not the spinning itself.
On another note, to get insurance policies rushed through I only live around the corner from Country Mutual and the policies can be collected same day and I can then post them instead of waiting for three weeks for them to post them out. If anyone needs me to do this pm me and I'll be happy to.
"competition" Like, who's got the biggest or brightest wicks
Sounds like a laugh, I like your idea of entertainment being the criteria for winning and not the spinning itself.On another note, to get insurance policies rushed through I only live around the corner from Country Mutual and the policies can be collected same day and I can then post them instead of waiting for three weeks for them to post them out. If anyone needs me to do this pm me and I'll be happy to.
Let's relight this forum 
SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
I spoke to a woman at Country Mutual who had the sexiest voice I have heard in a long time.
"But, anyone is welcome to come down and show off"
Fantastic.
I spoke to a woman at Country Mutual who had the sexiest voice I have heard in a long time.
"But, anyone is welcome to come down and show off"
Fantastic.
enthusiast
328 posts
Location: uk
328 posts
Location: uk
Posted:
I might put up an entry for this, unless I'm putting up anything paid or have any other commitments develop before, depends mainly on what it's going to cost getting there and back from hampshire,
mark
I might put up an entry for this, unless I'm putting up anything paid or have any other commitments develop before, depends mainly on what it's going to cost getting there and back from hampshire,
mark
newbie
12 posts
Location: Kent
12 posts
Location: Kent
Posted:
In regard to Insurance policies, a friend of mine got his in the post the following day from Country Mutual. They seem to be pretty efficient!
Also - If anyone needs accommodation for the night - The Three Mariners have said that we are welcome to camp in their garden. That should cut down on costs. To apply - no money is needed up front, so if you do have to pull out - you won't loose anything! Except maybe a prize!
In regard to Insurance policies, a friend of mine got his in the post the following day from Country Mutual. They seem to be pretty efficient!
Also - If anyone needs accommodation for the night - The Three Mariners have said that we are welcome to camp in their garden. That should cut down on costs. To apply - no money is needed up front, so if you do have to pull out - you won't loose anything! Except maybe a prize!
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15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
And if you are single, cute and female, you are more than welcome to stay at my house in Canterbury, which is just down the road.
:Imnotwierdhonest:
And if you are single, cute and female, you are more than welcome to stay at my house in Canterbury, which is just down the road.
:Imnotwierdhonest:
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Europe,Scotland,Both
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,750 posts
Location: Europe,Scotland,Both
Posted:
i agree with jon about that woman from couty mutual, woof!
T
i agree with jon about that woman from couty mutual, woof!
T
This is a post by tom, all spelling is deleberate
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Europe,Scotland,Both
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,750 posts
Location: Europe,Scotland,Both
Posted:
oh, and id love to come down and show y'all how its done, but im getting paid to be somewhere better :P
hope it goes well tho.
T
oh, and id love to come down and show y'all how its done, but im getting paid to be somewhere better :P
hope it goes well tho.
T
This is a post by tom, all spelling is deleberate
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boing
529 posts
Location: Body in Seattle - soul still in bristol :)
529 posts
Location: Body in Seattle - soul still in bristol :)
Posted:
Spinning competition ?? hmm, strange concept, the thing i enjoy most about the spinning/juggling scene is the lack of competitiveness between people ... sorry just my 2 pence ..
hope it goes well anyway!
Mike
Spinning competition ?? hmm, strange concept, the thing i enjoy most about the spinning/juggling scene is the lack of competitiveness between people ... sorry just my 2 pence ..
hope it goes well anyway!
Mike
SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
Yes.
But its a good way to get some money if you are poor and kick ass at spinning.
Yes.
But its a good way to get some money if you are poor and kick ass at spinning.
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land
Posted:
@ jon
'competitions' are quite common elsewhere - entertainment as opposed to skill based - I think it's excellent Not sure why there aren't more about here? Encourages choreography, costume, muscis etc for complete performances.
Very different from 'hobby' spinning though psi - but not a bad thing at all imo
@ jon'competitions' are quite common elsewhere - entertainment as opposed to skill based - I think it's excellent
Not sure why there aren't more about here? Encourages choreography, costume, muscis etc for complete performances. Very different from 'hobby' spinning though psi - but not a bad thing at all imo
Geologists do it in the dirt................ 
newbie
8 posts
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Posted:
Hi there guys - Its Mat here AKA The Pyro... co-organiser of Fire Factory. Good news – its now FREE to enter
as we’ve been sponsored by Shepherd Neame Master Brewers!!! 
See the website for important updates: https://www.thepyro.co.uk/fire_factory.htm
[NX?] - Paid work and a lush location, alright for some, but as for show us all how its done... pprrrrffff!
Psi - There's nothing wrong with a little competition, it brings out the best in people - plus you’ll learn loads more, as everyone will be laying it all down, all their big tricks, all their style...
fluffy napalm fairy - For a fairy, you've got balls!!
Unattractive Cranky Old Freud - Public liability is steep, but so's a law suit... Looking forwards to seeing what you can do though, with your non-fire props.
If anyone has not yet put an entry in for this comp, be quick as places are limited!!
Hi there guys - Its Mat here AKA The Pyro... co-organiser of Fire Factory. Good news – its now FREE to enter
as we’ve been sponsored by Shepherd Neame Master Brewers!!! See the website for important updates: https://www.thepyro.co.uk/fire_factory.htm[NX?] - Paid work and a lush location, alright for some, but as for show us all how its done... pprrrrffff!
Psi - There's nothing wrong with a little competition, it brings out the best in people - plus you’ll learn loads more, as everyone will be laying it all down, all their big tricks, all their style...
fluffy napalm fairy - For a fairy, you've got balls!!
Unattractive Cranky Old Freud - Public liability is steep, but so's a law suit... Looking forwards to seeing what you can do though, with your non-fire props.
If anyone has not yet put an entry in for this comp, be quick as places are limited!!
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enthusiast
382 posts
Location: In Ger Land, India
enthusiast
382 posts
Location: In Ger Land, India
Posted:
Well then
I have insurance, mmm hmm yes I do.
You have a club juggling section.
I have fire clubs.
Maybe I should enter, I am often in the Canterbury area of the world.
It would force me to make up a routine as well.
Hmmm
I shall check my dates
Well then
I have insurance, mmm hmm yes I do.
You have a club juggling section.
I have fire clubs.
Maybe I should enter, I am often in the Canterbury area of the world.
It would force me to make up a routine as well.
Hmmm
I shall check my dates
Some things you have to see to believe, but
Some things you have to believe in to see.
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enthusiast
382 posts
Location: In Ger Land, India
enthusiast
382 posts
Location: In Ger Land, India
Posted:
And fire factory sounds loads like fear factory, and they're great
And fire factory sounds loads like fear factory, and they're great
Some things you have to see to believe, but
Some things you have to believe in to see.
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land
Posted:
*checks* - ...........erm....................I don't have balls!
lol - unless you're talking about the evil juggly-ones.....
Tho no money for insurance so no fairy fire I's afraid.
*checks* - ...........erm....................I don't have balls!
lol - unless you're talking about the evil juggly-ones.....
Tho no money for insurance so no fairy fire I's afraid.
Geologists do it in the dirt................
boing
529 posts
Location: Body in Seattle - soul still in bristol :)
529 posts
Location: Body in Seattle - soul still in bristol :)
Posted:
@ Jon - that is also true
@ Jon - that is also true
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lurking...
208 posts
Location: Faversham UK
lurking...
208 posts
Location: Faversham UK
Posted:
woohooo, sounds lush, shame i haven't got any insurance... :-( guess i'll just have to bring my globalls as usual,
UCOF, come down man, and bring the canterbury spinning posse, The fire displays down at the three mariners are always a good laugh,
Moohaahaa, please bring down your fire clubs, i ain't seen you juggle since the boom festival, ye is lush at jugglinging
My two cents, its gonna be lush,
Mat, you need everyone to have WWF (WWE even) styley intro music for when they walk down ito the ring, and have lots of bad mouthing:-) t'would make me chuckle
woohooo, sounds lush, shame i haven't got any insurance... :-( guess i'll just have to bring my globalls as usual,
UCOF, come down man, and bring the canterbury spinning posse, The fire displays down at the three mariners are always a good laugh,
Moohaahaa, please bring down your fire clubs, i ain't seen you juggle since the boom festival, ye is lush at jugglinging
My two cents, its gonna be lush,
Mat, you need everyone to have WWF (WWE even) styley intro music for when they walk down ito the ring, and have lots of bad mouthing:-) t'would make me chuckle
Juggling isn't useless, It just isn't useful.
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enthusiast
363 posts
Location: manchester uk
enthusiast
363 posts
Location: manchester uk
Posted:
wicked idea if i didn't live up north i'ed come along good luck with it post up how it goes
wicked idea if i didn't live up north i'ed come along good luck with it post up how it goes
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newbie
12 posts
Location: Kent
12 posts
Location: Kent
Posted:
Due to popular demand we have replaced the Solo Juggling Section with Glow! Anything that glows, goes! Open to solo performers or teams. No insurance needed for this one. Places will be limited so apply quick!
Due to popular demand we have replaced the Solo Juggling Section with Glow! Anything that glows, goes! Open to solo performers or teams. No insurance needed for this one. Places will be limited so apply quick!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,964 posts
Location: Southampton - Possibly..., United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,964 posts
Location: Southampton - Possibly..., United Kingdom
Posted:
This one should be fun......... im entering the doubles
even thought they dont have a proper section for it, coz im sure if you asked anyone on here its totally differant to single staff 
Cant wait
This one should be fun......... im entering the doubles
even thought they dont have a proper section for it, coz im sure if you asked anyone on here its totally differant to single staff Cant wait
"...We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing......."
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old hand
1,092 posts
Location: In a van, United Kingdom
old hand
1,092 posts
Location: In a van, United Kingdom
Posted:
not sure.. umm...
should i enter, mind u, i might want to watch,
2bags... clubs?
not sure.. umm...
should i enter, mind u, i might want to watch,
2bags... clubs?
passing through, this world still lives.
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enthusiast
272 posts
Location: bristol, uk
enthusiast
272 posts
Location: bristol, uk
Posted:
hmm ... the glow section sounds interesting.
how many people do you have entered so far in all the
categories?
i have a few glow toys, i reckon i could probably fill six
minutes.
hmm ... the glow section sounds interesting.
how many people do you have entered so far in all the
categories?
i have a few glow toys, i reckon i could probably fill six
minutes
. SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
Frodo! YES! Enter!
Please come down!!!
Come stay at my house.
I make breakfast in bed for guests.
Go on.
Puh-leeeeeeese?
Im not desperate or anything...
Frodo! YES! Enter!
Please come down!!!
Come stay at my house.
I make breakfast in bed for guests.
Go on.
Puh-leeeeeeese?
Im not desperate or anything...
newbie
12 posts
Location: Kent
12 posts
Location: Kent
Posted:
So far, the number of entries are:
Solo Poi = 4
Solo Staff (including doubles!) = 5
Free Style Team = 2
Glow = 3
The prize money keeps going up and up!
If anyone has Aeroteck or something simular they should give it a go!
P.S. If you know of any other performers that might be interested in entering - please spread the word!
So far, the number of entries are:
Solo Poi = 4
Solo Staff (including doubles!) = 5
Free Style Team = 2
Glow = 3
The prize money keeps going up and up!
If anyone has Aeroteck or something simular they should give it a go!
P.S. If you know of any other performers that might be interested in entering - please spread the word!
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old hand
1,092 posts
Location: In a van, United Kingdom
old hand
1,092 posts
Location: In a van, United Kingdom
Posted:
well if u put it like that....
sure
well if u put it like that....
sure
passing through, this world still lives.
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old hand
1,092 posts
Location: In a van, United Kingdom
old hand
1,092 posts
Location: In a van, United Kingdom
Posted:
can u add me to the solo poi!!
cause i cant get to my hotmail!!
can u add me to the solo poi!!
cause i cant get to my hotmail!!
passing through, this world still lives.
newbie
12 posts
Location: Kent
12 posts
Location: Kent
Posted:
Ok, no problem - I take it you've got insurance?
Ok, no problem - I take it you've got insurance?
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,964 posts
Location: Southampton - Possibly..., United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,964 posts
Location: Southampton - Possibly..., United Kingdom
Posted:
Yeh Frodo has insurance..........................
Just out of interest i have some aerotech staffs - does entering the glow show as well sound fair?
Actually dont worry ill speak to the others later and we may enter a "team"
to staying at the house of UCOF
Yeh Frodo has insurance..........................
Just out of interest i have some aerotech staffs - does entering the glow show as well sound fair?
Actually dont worry ill speak to the others later and we may enter a "team"
to staying at the house of UCOF "...We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing......."
SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
Yee- har!
Yee- har!
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