These are some of the scenes that were photographed with
staff and volunteers working hard before the Mount Stewart Conversations
Weekend opening a few hours later on 17 September. Below is the Stretch Tent where we had some briefings and it was also one of the Bars and used for entertainment.
This is a group being briefed in the Stretch Tent.
This is in the Marquee and these volunteers were
waiting for their briefing. This area was used for some of the speakers later. Below the sound men were setting up the sound desk.
This is another group being briefed and
all the staff
were in communication by radio.
Bins
had to placed in many areas and
more than normal dog bowls were filled with water.
These
are some of the food venders setting up shop, so to speak.
This
was the Camper Van of Dreams that I showed you other shots of.
CLICK HERE to see the lovely couple who interpreted
your dreams.
Many
signs were erected so the public knew where everything was easily.
This
is the Main Entrance Hall in Mount Stewart House and they were preparing it for
some of the speakers later on.
Now
what was he thinking? Do I need to wash
that chandelier?
I hope you enjoyed seeing staff and volunteers get Mount Stewart ready, for what turned out to be a FANTASTIC weekend.
I am linking with GOOD FENCES.
Many thanks for your visit and also your comments.
An amazing amount of behind the scenes work. I am so glad it all came together.
ReplyDeleteGreat behind the scenes views! I love the photo of the man looking up in thought - and the marble fence! I'm curious about the topic of these conversations.
ReplyDeleteKaren I have already published quite a number of post regarding the Conversations but if you lok back to Wednesday 28 Setember, I give you all the topic in the poast. This is also the link here. http://birdingforpleasure.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/mount-stewart-conversations-weekend.html
DeleteThat was a jam packed weekend for sure but everyone looks to be having fun!
ReplyDeleteLove that tent. It so fits its name.
ReplyDeleteGood people, and an amazing and beautiful tent!! Love the chandelier!
ReplyDeleteOf course we attendees don't see the preparation and hard work that goes into these events. We just go and expect everything to be right don't we?
ReplyDeleteWell done Margaret and all of your volunteers.
You've done a great job of showing all the hard work that goes into an event like this. Most people who attend never think about all that has to be done before they ever arrive.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of all the people getting ready for the weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret. I loved that man (the only one) in a suit, in the briefing group in the doorway. I'm also wondering what the man in the last photo is think! Blessings Jo
ReplyDeleteHello Dear Margaret!
ReplyDeleteGreat relationship photoshoot.
Margaret, I'm delighted as always
Blessed days:)
No doubt all the time and work paid off for this great event.
ReplyDeleteLots of Hi-Vis.
ReplyDeleteMore nice shots of the event. Looks as though it took many volunteers to 'pull it off' properly.
ReplyDeletea lot of prep! hope it was a success!
ReplyDeleteNice shots of all the preparations! I hope it is a successful event and the weather holds out!
ReplyDeleteThat stretch tent is fascinating looking. Have never seen one of those before. love all of your adventures
ReplyDeleteLooks like quite the interesting and fun event.
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