Re: What do we think of this then? | Forum

RiotGibbon Jul 23, 2003 14:14:25

Replying to Nat

don't get me wrong, it'll probably be an interesting day out, but the examples of "ancient knowledge" presented will be self-selecting (I reckon)

eg chosen for how they best represent our image of the past, rather than providing a representative picture of the development of cultures.

But it might be fun if you're there, but will probably have to play the tourist game to survive.

I'd be interested to know who the financial backers are - someone's obviously gone to the summer solstice at Stonehenge, had a walk around the carpark looking at the class of motors, and reckoned it's worth a punt.

how cynical am I? A visit to CAAT a few years removed all idealism about welsh alternative theme parks for me ...

FourWinds Jul 23, 2003 14:24:19

Replying to RiotGibbon

It's a charity.

http://www.wisdomoftheancients.com/ouroboros.htm

Apparently.

They've been working on the place for a while. They stopped at one point because of not having the money to pay VAT as well as costs ... hence getting charitable status.

It's what was, until recently, an iron foundary. My folks live just outside Dolgellau and know the bloke who used to own the building and all the local councillors etc so I'll get them to keep me posted.

Kammer Jul 23, 2003 14:56:31

Replying to RiotGibbon

I think you mean CAT (the Centre for Alternative Technology) RG.

http://www.cat.org.uk/

If you think visiting CAT is disillusioning, you should try working there. It put me off co-operatives for life!

Having said that, they do a lot of really positive stuff. It <I>is</I> worth visiting the centre, but it's best to go armed with the minimum of preconceptions.

Kammer x