Locksport in the UK

by **dougfarre** » 30 Oct 2007 22:04

Theres no rush, but don't forget, the open may be a great place to find interested people that may live near you!! Duh!

by **NKT** » 31 Oct 2007 11:53

The Open is 300 miles away in another country, across the channel, so it's unlikely that anyone from the UK will be turning up on spec.!

However, we will get something organised in a face-to-face. Honestly. I've been asked at every meet-up to date, but there has always been a conflict between being a working locksmith and being an organiser for a locksport group.

However, as many inside the trade now know, I'm no longer a locksmith as of this evening, as I am moving house to 150 miles away, and going into tool making (to a degree) as well as my new career. Hence, no conflict.

by **dougfarre** » 31 Oct 2007 12:59

Where exactly is the open?

by **JackNco** » 31 Oct 2007 13:10

the hostel in sneek, Holland.

by **NKT** » 31 Oct 2007 15:50

And the first drink is on John! :lol:

But it's a free bar...

by **dougfarre** » 31 Oct 2007 17:11

Why is it so hard to find info about it? Is kinda closed group of people or can anyone go? Do you have to register or can you just show up?

by **Jaakko** » 1 Nov 2007 2:15

dougfarre wrote:Why is it so hard to find info about it? Is kinda closed group of people or can anyone go? Do you have to register or can you just show up?

If I got it right, the competition is "open" but all the other things are not.

by **NKT** » 3 Nov 2007 18:01

That understanding would be correct. The Open is open to all, but the rest of it is by invitation. I'll be there! Ferry's booked.

Going back to the UK thing, I tried to get 30 identical lever locks off eBay today, but didn't win it. Would have been a great start for the UK - can't not have lever locks represented, can we?

I've got well over 200 locks of various types, ready for getting things going. We just need to work out some logistics, the rules, and a few other things, and we can get a website set up. Oh, and a name! We'll need one of those, too.

by **h1f1ve** » 21 Nov 2007 3:52

Hi, anyone in trhe Notts area wants to meet up

Interested in more than picking - raking locks that every man and his dog can do with ease. Yet to have a go at multi lever locks. I used to get into my own house when coming back from school and my mum had forgotten to leave the key but that was 40 years ago. Just tried a lock with what I believe is a security pin in the middle with little success darn it.

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by **cjames73** » 21 Nov 2007 8:44

are there any members who wish to start a group in cornwall/devon?
we're talking two whole counties here, there's got to be someone.....

by **delocking** » 2 Dec 2007 3:22

cjames73 wrote:are there any members who wish to start a group in cornwall/devon?
we're talking two whole counties here, there's got to be someone.....

I'd be interested when I have more time after the New Year.

Have to admit as an incomer that South Devon is the most apathetic county I've ever lived in :cry:

Maybe I should have chosen Cornwall instead.

by **cjames73** » 2 Dec 2007 6:48

yeah the new year sounds good, how far from launceston are you?

its not too bad here, was still quite a cultural shock when i moved down from lancashire :shock:

where did you move from?

by **delocking** » 2 Dec 2007 7:08

I'm over in South Hams, so almost as far away as being in a third county :lol:

It's definitely a culture shock down here :shock:

Originally from Stourbridge up in the Midlands, but lived in several counties in England and worked in even more around the UK. After 6 years I'm getting homesick for real food and women that know how to dress (yep the wife does know :wink:

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by **paulvalente** » 5 Feb 2008 7:28

Well I'm in Hertfordshire, and whilst new to this, I'm keen and would be happy to meet up with anyone who's "fairly" local.

Cheers

Paul

by **mr_chris79** » 25 Feb 2008 7:53

Hi im new to this ,i used to pick locks when i was a kid so havent used anything more complicated than a hair pin for years till i bought a five piece throwaway pick set recently and im hooked again!!!.I would be interested in becoming a member to get advice and help during a meet up. im in tynemouth/newcastle upon tyne area if theres anyone local.

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