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Matt Charlton
30-04-2007, 09:48
According to a few websites, Whitby is the place to spend Halloween.
Unfortunately, this year it falls on a Wednesday so not everyone will be able to attend. I think it'd be a really good oppertunity to capture the whole feel of the place and the goths will really be out in force.
This thread is for ideas, suggestions and other tidbits of information. Sue and I will probably go up for that entire week and probably stay at the same cottage we stayed at a few weeks ago. Be warned that accommodation will fill up very quickly because I think its the most popular time of year to go.
Glo and I feel fancy dress could be quite fun - on Halloween itself. Would anyone be up for this?
Which weekend would be the best for everyone who couldnt go for the week?
He! he! I see you have picked up the gauntlet Matt ... quite right too ... go a treat with the costume ;)
I'll watch this thread with interest, tis a bit far for me, but its something Id like to try & make the effort for.
Ive just bid on some black lippy on the bay ... oooh Ive started already! :D
I would say yes to this normally, but I'm planning to go up to Pendle Hill this year (if I get the chance)
woadrage
30-04-2007, 11:49
According to a few websites, Whitby is the place to spend Halloween.
Unfortunately, this year it falls on a Wednesday so not everyone will be able to attend.
But the Gothic Weekend is Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October. In practice there will be goths in town from Thursday (25th) through at least until Monday (29th).
http://www.topmum.co.uk
I think it'd be a really good oppertunity to capture the whole feel of the place and the goths will really be out in force.
There were around 3,000 of them in town last October.
Be warned that accommodation will fill up very quickly because I think its the most popular time of year to go.
Yes, indeedy. Several of the goths I spoke to commented on how quiet the event was this weekend but said they have to book accommodation a year ahead for the October event.
Glo and I feel fancy dress could be quite fun - on Halloween itself. Would anyone be up for this?
Depends on what you mean by "fancy dress". Goths seem to be quite serious about their lifestyle so some *might* take offence if they thought others were treating it as just an opportunity to dress up.
One thing several goths told me: If asked, they are happy to stand and pose for ages but don't like not being asked, ie candid photography doesn't go down too well. I'm not sure how widespread this is; it might be the personal views of those I spoke to but it could also be a common feeling. One guy told me if he sees someone trying to sneak a shot he turns away from them.
ETA: Yes, my partner and I will definitely be there again this October.
Matt Charlton
30-04-2007, 11:50
3,000 thats a lot.
So its the weekend before halloween then.
I would have thought there would have still been a large presence on halloween itself though?
woadrage
30-04-2007, 12:19
3,000 thats a lot.
Yep, and it explains why virtually all the beds in or around the town were taken well in advance. Last year, goths were having to put up in Goathland, Staithes etc and travel in. Also, it tends to coincide with the second weekend of half-term week, which also puts pressure on the available accommodation.
So its the weekend before halloween then.
I would have thought there would have still been a large presence on halloween itself though?
Oh yes, but how many will be actual left-over goths and how many will be local people just dressed up I don't know. Most goths are gainfully employed so will have jobs or universities to go back to.
BTW, I misread what you were suggesting on the dressing-up question. For Hallowe'en I don't think there would be a problem, but dressing-up over the Gothic Weekend *could* be different. The WGW is still run by the gothic community for themselves as a chance to let their hair down (or put it up) rather than as an everyone-join-in-the-fun thing.
Matt Charlton
30-04-2007, 12:28
Yeah it was a halloween dress up thing, rather than a goth thing.
We stayed about 8 miles out of Whitby in Glaisdale and the week (sat-sat) is still available.
Shame, but now its pointed out, I can see why the fancy dress idea wouldnt be appreciated... never mind.
A weekend sounds better to me, and 3,000 ... Ill be spoilt for choice!
Im not usually very confident in approaching peeps but Im sure Id be ok here as I was in Venice.... the only difference being Id actually understand when these peeps were telling me where to gerroff! ;)
I did notice in Praxis' pics that some peeps looked 'dressed up for the day'.
As far as Im aware no self respecting goth would be seen dead with mousey hair :lol:
Hmmm OK I have asked for the week off work and should be there for the week :) I checked a couple of weeks ago and the cottage we stayed in was still free but will have to consider booking it sooner rather than later. Also the question will be where to park with that many people about.
photo-request
02-05-2007, 09:18
we will come up for a weekend, let us know which and il book it now, we are up in whitby again this weekend, (more steam trains lol)
But the Gothic Weekend is Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October. In practice there will be goths in town from Thursday (25th) through at least until Monday (29th).
http://www.topmum.co.uk
Looks like it is this weekend, we would probably be going up on the 27th for the week.
photo-request
02-05-2007, 09:26
sounds good to me, we will be up fri til sunday night
woadrage
29-06-2007, 19:54
I would say yes to this normally, but I'm planning to go up to Pendle Hill this year (if I get the chance)
Curiosity - but why? What's going on up there?
Its supposed to be the big hoo haa haunted thing, where everybody heads to on Halloween...... :)
woadrage
29-06-2007, 20:23
Its supposed to be the big hoo haa haunted thing, where everybody heads to on Halloween...... :)
Oh, in that case I *could* tip the local witches off that there's a 'tog along. Sure you wouldn't prefer Whitby?
I suppose I could..but it's a bit far to travel I think, especially for one night. :(
woadrage
29-06-2007, 20:40
I suppose I could..but it's a bit far to travel I think, especially for one night. :(
I was thinking of a group booking at the Magpie for Saturday evening.
Jimmy_Lemon
29-06-2007, 21:37
If you do decide on Pendle Hill let me know Marcel ;) I have never really got the whole Hallween thingy, but could be a good chance for some snaps :D Whitby would be cool too though...hmm
Okie dokie Mr Lemon, will do :)
MichaelPlace
29-06-2007, 23:57
could be interested in this too - not too far for me to drive (about 18 miles south of scarborough)
would be nice to see a few peeps off here too
inophoto
30-06-2007, 00:29
I like the sound of this and it's not too far away from me.
Micheal: You're just up the road from me!
If you do decide on Pendle Hill let me know Marcel ;) I have never really got the whole Hallween thingy, but could be a good chance for some snaps :D Whitby would be cool too though...hmm
Well if you saw the Most Haunted about Pendle Hill you probably wont!! :eek:
Well if you saw the Most Haunted about Pendle Hill you probably wont!! :eek:
Oh yes...probably the most weird happenings on the series to date
Well if you saw the Most Haunted about Pendle Hill you probably wont!! :eek:
Yeah but I dont believe that scouser with the dodgy hairdo (Or yvette fielding).
On the subject of paranormal, I'm what I consider myself, a "Sceptical maybe".
Hey peoples.
I've been into photography for about 6 months and I just joined this site.
I noticed you were talking about Whitby;
This Halloween (2007) i'm going to Whitby and as I am leaning more towards the gothic kinda style, i'll be taking photos there and i'm sure alot of them wouldn't mind as we would be alike.
If you're going this halloween i'd be interested to know!
woadrage
03-07-2007, 18:32
Hey peoples.
I've been into photography for about 6 months and I just joined this site.
I noticed you were talking about Whitby;
This Halloween (2007) i'm going to Whitby and as I am leaning more towards the gothic kinda style, i'll be taking photos there and i'm sure alot of them wouldn't mind as we would be alike.
If you're going this halloween i'd be interested to know!
This thread is for planning and discussing a trip to WGW or Hallowe'en in Whitby. At least a few of us will be there.
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