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Posted:
im sorry if this is in the wrong area but id love to take poi lessons i find it all so fascinating and interesting but round my area in south west england you dont really hear about it,i was wandering if any of you guys would have any information that might help me? For those of you that do poi i think ur amazing and admired by many,i never realised all the danger that could be involved untill i read some bad experiences and all safety aspects.yet still im determined to learn hehe.many thanks for your help.
im sorry if this is in the wrong area but id love to take poi lessons i find it all so fascinating and interesting but round my area in south west england you dont really hear about it,i was wandering if any of you guys would have any information that might help me? For those of you that do poi i think ur amazing and admired by many,i never realised all the danger that could be involved untill i read some bad experiences and all safety aspects.yet still im determined to learn hehe.many thanks for your help.
Miss Whippy
1,262 posts
Location: Cornwall & Oxford
1,262 posts
Location: Cornwall & Oxford
Posted:
Hey, where abouts in the south west are you? I'm in cornwall and i know loads of spinners in cornwall and devon that would be more than willing to help.
Hey, where abouts in the south west are you? I'm in cornwall and i know loads of spinners in cornwall and devon that would be more than willing to help.
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Pooh-Bah
1,662 posts
Location: Bristol
1,662 posts
Location: Bristol
Posted:
yeah, i'm in the south west too, in somerset, there's a few here as well
yeah, i'm in the south west too, in somerset, there's a few here as well
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newbie
12 posts
12 posts
Posted:
oh wow,thankyou,im in Devon.(near torquay).What do i need to do to get in contact and get things goin?(sorry for all the questions) im a beginner lol.
oh wow,thankyou,im in Devon.(near torquay).What do i need to do to get in contact and get things goin?(sorry for all the questions) im a beginner lol.
journeyman
60 posts
60 posts
Posted:
I'm not near there, go figure. But you should check out some local fire meets n the like, it'l increase your desire even more
I'm not near there, go figure. But you should check out some local fire meets n the like, it'l increase your desire even more
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Twister Fire Starter ridin on a tratter
156 posts
Location: Bristol/Exeter UK
156 posts
Location: Bristol/Exeter UK
Posted:
I think exeter university have a Circus Soc dont they? If not you can wait until I get enough UCAS points to get into Exeter...then I'll teach you all I know (which isnt much!)
I learnt mostly of the internet anyway, just start off swinging a few beanbags and cords. Then work through the online lessons until you get a feel for it. Then you can start thinking about proper poi and fire. Once you start spinning you'll suddenly find that your town is filled with fire freaks just waiting to spin with you
Caz x
I think exeter university have a Circus Soc dont they? If not you can wait until I get enough UCAS points to get into Exeter...then I'll teach you all I know (which isnt much!)
I learnt mostly of the internet anyway, just start off swinging a few beanbags and cords. Then work through the online lessons until you get a feel for it. Then you can start thinking about proper poi and fire. Once you start spinning you'll suddenly find that your town is filled with fire freaks just waiting to spin with you
Caz x
Caz
newbie
12 posts
12 posts
Posted:
awww thanx thats real nice of you id love for you to be able to teach me,im soo excited about learning,il look into the exeter uni though,sorry to sound dumb but whats UCAS points?,i been lookin for local fire meets but not havin much luck at the mo : (
awww thanx thats real nice of you id love for you to be able to teach me,im soo excited about learning,il look into the exeter uni though,sorry to sound dumb but whats UCAS points?,i been lookin for local fire meets but not havin much luck at the mo : (
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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:
If you do a search Micheal Kahn was offering lessons in London. I think it was a beginners & intermediate course for about £70 one night a week. I know that's probably to far but if you have spare cash and a car it could be good!
Plus there's loads of spinners in Devon/Cornwall so pm some poiple here and see if they're willing to help you out
If you do a search Micheal Kahn was offering lessons in London. I think it was a beginners & intermediate course for about £70 one night a week. I know that's probably to far but if you have spare cash and a car it could be good!
Plus there's loads of spinners in Devon/Cornwall so pm some poiple here and see if they're willing to help you out
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Fool
2,020 posts
Location: Cornwall, UK
Fool
2,020 posts
Location: Cornwall, UK
Posted:
Come to Cornwall. We'll teach you all you want for no charge at all (well, we might make you skin up).
I also find the best way to meet spinners is to go to a park, beach, or other public place and spin. Poiple naturally gravitate towards each other, so pretty soon you'll have met others.
Come to Cornwall. We'll teach you all you want for no charge at all (well, we might make you skin up).
I also find the best way to meet spinners is to go to a park, beach, or other public place and spin. Poiple naturally gravitate towards each other, so pretty soon you'll have met others.
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newbie
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12 posts
Posted:
haha thats fine with me coz if i skin up once,u wont want me to do it again lol iv pm'd you
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Come to Cornwall. We'll teach you all you want for no charge at all (well, we might make you skin up).
haha thats fine with me coz if i skin up once,u wont want me to do it again lol
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Location: Bogged at CG, Australia
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Location: Bogged at CG, Australia
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Location: Bath Uni or Shrewsbury, UK
UnNatural Scientist - Currently working on a Breville-legged monkey
757 posts
Location: Bath Uni or Shrewsbury, UK
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There's a live version now - that had me in stiches (but I'm like that sometimes) along with Scampi -- altogther now....
I've seen thiiiiiings, I've seeen them with my eyyyyyyes....!
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Twister Fire Starter ridin on a tratter
156 posts
Location: Bristol/Exeter UK
156 posts
Location: Bristol/Exeter UK
Posted:
UCAS points are what it takes to get into uni. I'll be in exeter from the 26th...but I don't spect I could teach anyone much :-S
I know this is the wrong board but I reckon a Devon and Cornwall mini-meet is in order :-D
Caz
UCAS points are what it takes to get into uni. I'll be in exeter from the 26th...but I don't spect I could teach anyone much :-S
I know this is the wrong board but I reckon a Devon and Cornwall mini-meet is in order :-D
Caz
Caz
newbie
12 posts
Location: cornwall
12 posts
Location: cornwall
Posted:
yeh come to cornwall thw more the merrier.
yeh come to cornwall thw more the merrier.
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