We have a micro mapping party proposed for this Saturday to the National Memorial Arboretum [1] at Alrewas, Staffs [2]. I'm now available so will be able to make it and I'll do a little planning this week to smooth the day. It would be handy to get an idea of numbers who are planning to come along so if you can respond to the list that would be great.
The NMA is a sobering place to visit so don't be surprised if you spend more time reading the memorial details than mapping if you havent been before. At 150 acres the site is far bigger than you can individually get around in one day and see everything. The NMA has its own map which they sell for £3 together with a detailed guidebook for £6.50. They also have a simple 3D map on their website [3]. Our plan is to improve our own detail and get as many of the memorials on OpenStreetMap as possible (there are hundreds!) Entrance to the NMA is Free (they encourage donation) and car parking is £3 Pay and Display. Alternatively you can cycle to it by taking Route 54 from Lichfield/Burton [4] and looking out for the signs to the Arboretum through Alrewas or Fradley. Suggest you plan the route first as the Sustrans cycle signs are not that easy to spot. The quiet route signed is through Fradley. Note there is no access from Alrewas directly to Croxall Road, you have to use the main Burton Road (A513) instead. There is a visitor café/restaurant on site which is where I suggest we meet at 10am (they open at 9) and also would be the logical place for lunch unless you bring your own sandwiches. Note that the site is quite exposed and can be bracing when windy so be prepared for the weather on the day. Cheers Andy [1] http://www.thenma.org.uk/ [2] http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=52.72855&lon=-1.7266&zoom=16&layers=M [3] http://www.thenma.org.uk/the-nma/map/map-of-the-arboretum/ [4] http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=52.72986&lon=-1.73671&zoom=15&layers=C _______________________________________________ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb
