300sq feet is not very big
Quote from: Dylan on January 22, 2010, 08:36:57 pm300sq feet is not very bigNo - that's what I thought, approx 3m x 9m (10ft x 30ft) - maybe one side/board. And do you need it 8 metres high?Personally I think it makes sense to wait until this new place opens in MCR centre - it could be feckin amazin If it does turn out to be shiter than shite, then like Jim says - it would be much easier to put time and effort and a bit of cash into Broughton. It's already a venue, but sounds like it just needs a bit of tlc and elbow grease to make it shit hot.
as jim says broughton is the closest thing to a 'school room' manchester currently has.despite mcc and awesome opening up, broughton still gets passing trade.its got its pro's (cheap) and cons (can be freezing cold)if you want something like the school room this is the closest and best option. established wall with 1000plus problem database its cleaned regularly and secure carpark at night. no liabilty concerns etc as its run by salford council.only problem is will they ever knock it down? it'll a sad day if/when it happens.yes the boulder is finally being moved out of the way, i havent set on it for ages cos i cant be arsed and felt at times it wasnt really appreciated. maybe when its finally up against the wall and proper matting, we can repaint it a prime colour at least. stick all the holds on and they can stay on so we can make up new problems that incorporate slopers as well as crimps.we currently have a fender fingerboard, but hopefully getting my hands on a resin one off jamie cassidy and also may get one of them modern wooden cnc fingerboards they all keep going on abtanother potential project for the wall is take down the defunct systems board (council says we cant use it as its a danger to move up and down all the time) and replaced with a new combo of a roof (akin to demon wall) and 45º board that can be a static systems board.fundraising schemes are being schemedste li
Has anyone had any news on location yet? Searches on Counci's website dont show any new applications for a Change of Use. Seems more than likely this is something they will need to do sooner or later.
Searches on Counci's website dont show any new applications for a Change of Use. Seems more than likely this is something they will need to do sooner or later.
Quote from: ypy on January 27, 2010, 01:04:18 pmSearches on Counci's website dont show any new applications for a Change of Use. Seems more than likely this is something they will need to do sooner or later.The Academy in Bristol didn't need change of use so why would this Manc proposal, maybe it's an old cinema or something. BTW I don't have any inside info apart from its an amazing building.
There is an article in Crains this week about the new wall. It is on Julia Street, close to Strangeways. The only thing that has been on the market recently on Julia Street is number 45. It would appear to fit the bill in terms of size, if they took two floors. Tom states that the centre is subject to planning, but searches indicate that no applications have been submitted (either that or the Council have chosen not to put it on the website).
The only thing that has been on the market recently on Julia Street is number 45. It would appear to fit the bill in terms of size, if they took two floors.
maybe there's a basement
There is an article in Crains this week about the new wall. It is on Julia Street, close to Strangeways.
Tom states that the centre is subject to planning, but searches indicate that no applications have been submitted (either that or the Council have chosen not to put it on the website).
