algy Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Daresbury Hall a Georgian Grade II listed building built in 1759 is being left to decay and at present being used by a company called Airsoft for running reality 'Zombie' game events for both public and corporate use and advertise these 'Horror' events as being held at 'Zombie Manor', the interior of the hall last used as office accommodation remains in a total state of disaray with members of the Airsoft crew being made up to film studio standard as Zombies with the paying guests issued with fake (I would presume) automatic weapons and handguns. I believe this company has been touting for business in Golden Square. There is a 'Teaser video on You Tube, I am not placing a link on here as I don't want to advertise for this company, just the opposite I would encourage people not use this type of event. Is this another building that will be left to decay to be eventually be demolished. We can't lay the blame with Warrington however, the Hall falls under the jurisdiction of Runcorn/Halton Borough Council. Daresbury Hall was built in 1759 by General George Heron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Believe they were after locals to play the part of the zombies, only trouble was the auditions were in london. Seems a bit daft to me to travel all the way to london for a job interview to be employed a few miles down the road from where you live. Sure there was mention of this in a post not too long back, time for a quick test of the search engine thingy to see iff i can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 They are advertising it as being in Warrington, Greater Manchester Last week Warrington was Widnes, on Google it's Birchwood and now it's GM Anyway don't want the take the topic off track so just mentioning that, that's all. This Zombie thing sounds good fun (if you're not of a nervous disposition like me) but is it actually INSIDE Daresbury Hall as surely that is dangerous and would not be allowed due to H&S. Just found this link showing recent pictures of the inside (March). It has collapsed ceilings and looks in a right state. It's OK Algy it's not a link the the company http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php/69640-Daresbury-Hall-Cheshire-03-12 Could it be though that this company are paying to hire the Hall and that money is then put into the repair pot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 They are advertising it as being in Warrington, Greater Manchester Last week Warrington was Widnes, on Google it's Birchwood and now it's GM Anyway don't want the take the topic off track so just mentioning that, that's all. This Zombie thing sounds good fun (if you're not of a nervous disposition like me) but is it actually INSIDE Daresbury Hall as surely that is dangerous and would not be allowed due to H&S. Just found this link showing recent pictures of the inside (March). It has collapsed ceilings and looks in a right state. It's OK Algy it's not a link the the company http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php/69640-Daresbury-Hall-Cheshire-03-12 Could it be though that this company are paying to hire the Hall and that money is then put into the repair pot ? One of the photos appears to be of the roof and seems to be covered in lead sheet if so I'm amazed that it is still there!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 You are right Algy. Perhaps I should remove the link. Maybe it's not still there though as the photos were apparently taken in March. As for the future of the Grade II listed Daresbury Hall. Seems it might be 'saved' as a planning application was apparently submitted in April to turn it into 22 flats and to build 9 houses in it's grounds http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2012/04/12/bid-to-turn-daresbury-hall-and-grounds-into-flats-and-houses-55368-30737129/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Oh, that's where it is. I wanted to do the zombie game but never booked (they didn't give the location as such. It was just listed as nr Warrington. I can't access that link Dizzy (on my phone) It says I need to contact my phone provider as it contains adults material which requires me to confirm that U am over the age of 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Do you mean the first link Sadako ? If so it's probably because it links to a site where people display pictures from when they rather 'naughtily' go into old abandoned buildings, tunnels etc etc. Probably set like that to stop young kids trying the same as IT'S DANGEROUS and trespassing. (Apparenly they had permission by the event organisers to go into Daresbury though). There is nothing rude or x-rated on there Interesting that you say when you fancied going to the Zombie bash it didn't give an exact location. I wonder if that means the zombie people shouldn't really have been in there either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Just do a search for warrington zombie and you will find a link to the website that runs these events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I did. The company run various events across the country. They include laser shooting and paintballing....maybe I should sign up as an undercover reporter for WWW (but not tell them that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Don't forget your camera Sadako and make sure you go to Daresbury. I'd come with you but the pictures on their website alone scared me. I'd probably finish up actually killing an actor zombie in sheere panic and terror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I don't think it's painballing. I think it's BB guns. The aim of the game is to stay alive! You get given a gun and some ammo at the start. The event takes place in parts of the building, garden and swimming pool. You work as a team to fight off waves of zombies using your weapons and the game lasts three hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Ha Ha...I types Zombie + Warrington into the YouTube search and I got this Why Peter Andre and Gary Skentelbery would be connected with zombies, I have no idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 That's so funny Sadako and I'm trying to refrain from answering that incase Gary is reading Re the BB guns though... crikey that would hurt at such close range. I got shot from behind on my shoulder with a small bb gun from about 30 foot and it brought tears to my eyes and within seconds I had a huge lump and bruise. Thanks son !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Oh dear. Well when I'm 'undercover' I can confirm that information....did I mention it was £100. I think some warrington worldwide sponsorship is in order. Gary needs a good story about what's going down with our listed buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I think some warrington worldwide sponsorship is in order. Gary needs a good story about what's going down with our listed buildings. Would Gary be interested in a listed building in Runcorn? :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 A lot of Warrington used to be under the heading of 'Runcorn Rural District Council' Wolfie until they split it all so the Hall was probably once ours anyway and not Haltons How about we all pay to have the day there to ourselves (as it does say you can do group bookings). We could then request that no zombies are invited (to save my nerves) and we can just shoot at each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 A lot of Warrington used to be under the heading of 'Runcorn Rural District Council' Wolfie until they split it all so the Hall was probably once ours anyway and not Haltons How about we all pay to have the day there to ourselves (as it does say you can do group bookings). We could then request that no zombies are invited (to save my nerves) and we can just shoot at each other God forbid, get our lot up there and the 'Zombies' would probably chuck their hands in, then their feet, followed by..........! :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Maybe you are onto something there Algy. Do you think people would pay to shoot us... I could do us a website We could do a BOGOF month, or a SODOF, or a even a PEEDOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Maybe you are onto something there Algy. Do you think people would pay to shoot us... I could do us a website We could do a BOGOF month, or a SODOF, or a even a PEEDOF More chance with an - OBSOFF, LTOFF, EAGLEOFF AND NIGOFF Ooop! almost forgot a WOLFOFF month. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Perhaps we could offer an assassins special collect all five and get a free mug with your name engraved on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Group trip to lazer quest! Whooop. I'll get my camera. When are we going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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