[al]

There's a bit of extra money been found to expand the Heeley boulder area at Heeley Millenium Park (Sheffield) - I know a few ukb'ers like to use it, and may be keen to have some input at a consultation evening next monday - March 26th, 3.30pm - 6.30pm, The Institute, 147 Gleadless Road (up from the boulder, near the shakespeare pub etc.) - not sure if we've got enough to do anything too major, but there are some nice ideas floating around...

[slackline]

Had heard there were plans to expand things but didn't know any details, thanks for the heads up on the meeting.

[slackline]

From Heeleyonline.org

[simes]

Al, I mentioned to several people at the boulder on Tuesday what you said about possibly re-spraying it and the feeling was generally against it.

[al]

Al, I mentioned to several people at the boulder on Tuesday what you said about possibly re-spraying it and the feeling was generally against it.

thought it would be, it was just an idea for a low cost upgrade - think the trust have other ideas and a bit more money now anyway (it would be better to build new stuff, as the old boulder is ok) - pop down on monday evening if you can si, there'll be tea and buns 

[fatdoc]

I use this place en famille quite a lot. We love it.

I'm against a respray, as it takes a fair while to them bed in and be comfy to climb on.

It's not too worn, so I don't believe such work is necessary to ensure its longevity.

As for extra work on the boulder... Taking it as read there is not enough cash for another boulder to put next to it and linked by an arch.... Which would be awesome!
I can't fault it as is, aprt from improving the drainage in the low long slopes traverse.

Does the money have to be sent on the boulder? We use the MTB trail there a lot too, a whole load more of the little north shore in the field adjacent would be a really good use of the space IMO.

I'll try to get to the meeting, but in theory I'm working until 18:00

Please put these thoughts forward in my absence.

Thanks for the post BTW.

Cheers.

[al]

hi fatdoc, will relay your feedback to the team - think the cash is seperately allocated, and I might be wrong, but think that's it for the bike tracks - as to the climbing stuff we do have enough for another boulder but may try to spread it out a bit; thom's keen to create a small bit of the peak in heeley's backyard (maybe a dirty bridleway with loads of meatheads caning up and down in 4x4's)

[lagerstarfish]

I should be popping in about 5ish

I like the idea of a less high boulder that little kids can top out on and get down without too much help - maybe a couple of sub 2m boulders with some very low undercuts for the strong girls and boys to do sit starts off? One in the shape of a dogs head, the other looking like an elephant.

I heard that some sort of slacklining anchors might be being considered seeing as how the big trees have gone? Obviously some sort of disclaimer saying that slacklining is stupid and can cause death should be carved into an adjacent tombstone.

[al]

nice one lager - see you later
re. slacklining anchors, that's been suggested, and I do like the tombstone idea too - hope to get some street runners calling in for ideas as well...

[Jaspersharpe]

I like fatty's ideas too. We were there yesterday, it's turning into a great place, particularly for sprogs.

[lagerstarfish]

I like fatty's ideas too. We were there in the pub next to the park yesterday, it's turning into a great place, particularly for sprogs.

[lagerstarfish]

street runners

ooh, I'd forgotten about them - low boulders could suit them too?

[Jaspersharpe]

I like fatty's ideas too. We were there in the pub next to the park yesterday, it's turning into a great place, particularly for sprogs.

That as well. It's proximity to The Sheaf is also a massive bonus.

Helpfully the Shakespeare has a terrace bit that overlooks the new section of the kids park so parents can oversee their offspring whilst getting shitfaced. Or so it seemed.

And no, before anyone lagers comes out with another smartass comment, I've never been in that pub.....

[butters]

Helpfully the Shakespeare has a terrace bit that overlooks the new section of the kids park so parents can oversee their offspring whilst getting shitfaced. Or so it seemed.

And no, before anyone lagers comes out with another smartass comment, I've never been in that pub.....

Someone else has the same opinions of the Shakespeare as myself (and friends) it would seem. 

[lagerstarfish]

The scale model of the park with pieces of modelling clay to demonstrate boulder ideas was great

I'm 99% sure that I've convinced them to spend all the cash on a 16ft statue of me gazing poetically at The Sheaf View - with my back to The Shakespeare 

[tomtom]

The scale model of the park with pieces of modelling clay to demonstrate boulder ideas was great

I'm 99% sure that I've convinced them to spend all the cash on a 16ft statue of me gazing poetically at The Sheaf View - with my back to The Shakespeare

Overhanging or slabby problems on the statue then?

[rich d]

16 foot statue that's a lot of mobility scooter lagers.

[lagerstarfish]

the statue pose will be pretty much the same as that big one above Rio, but with my arms in the traditional 5-year-old-playing-at-aeroplanes position - palms down, one arm higher than the other, head slightly to one side

a sure winner

[grimer]

Yeah, was good that. Loads more people than ever using the Heely Boulder last year. I think it's nudging into the same league as Broughton Wall.

Would be great to get another boulder but to be honest, the whole park is getting really good now. It's really being used a lot, and there was a lot of happiness there tonight.

[fatdoc]

Jasp, less of the fatty name tag, I'm working on it. FD fine

So... What was this model... ?

Sounds good, I love this place... Got out of work 19:15

Sorry wasn't there...

[Jaspersharpe]

Jasp, less of the fatty name tag, I'm working on it.

I wasn't talking about you you dozy get. 

[al]

I'm 99% sure that I've convinced them to spend all the cash on a 16ft statue

the deals done rob -  'angel of sheffield' is on its way with two huge crutches to support the arms 

So... What was this model... ?

we had some hallam architecture students make a scale model of the park, 1cm = 1m (was just missing a toy train chugging round to complete the look)
thanks for popping down all who did, the hallam girls thought we all had big hands!

[rich d]

the statue pose will be pretty much the same as that big one above Rio, but with my arms in the traditional 5-year-old-playing-at-aeroplanes position - palms down, one arm higher than the other, head slightly to one side

a sure winner

[butters]

I'm 99% sure that I've convinced them to spend all the cash on a 16ft statue of me gazing poetically at The Sheaf View - with my back to The Shakespeare

I think to make Jesus imagery you are trying to create a bit more obvious you should have pigs at your feet. Like this... 

[lagerstarfish]

the hallam girls thought we all had big hands!

I didn't notice them looking at my hands