Recommendations for folding tables
Hi. I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good. At the moment we have Mogodirect 3'x3' tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either. Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space. Many thanks, Vicki Ross. Warden Taunton Meeting.
Hi Vicki, In Bradford on Avon, we use Gopak tables of various sizes. They are about 70cms (2 ft 4in) by 90cm (3') / 120cm (4') / 180cm (6'). We inherited the largest of them from Bath Meeting House 4 years ago and had the others for at least 10 years, more likely 20. They're not cheap, but they do last. Ours get a lot of use, several of them being used by an art class most Wednesday mornings, others for children's activities, Quaker meals, table for Clerks, etc. etc. Best wishes, Klaus Huber Resident Warden, Bradford on Avon On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 11:31 AM Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> wrote:
Hi.
I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good.
At the moment we have Mogodirect 3’x3’ tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either.
Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space.
Many thanks,
Vicki Ross.
Warden
Taunton Meeting.
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We use Gopak as well, and they were the table of choice when I worked in Central Manchester Meeting House. I do find sometimes that people try to put them up by pulling the bottom of the legs though... Alistair Gault, Warden Lancaster Quaker Meeting House On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 13:31, Klaus Huber <boawarden@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Vicki,
In Bradford on Avon, we use Gopak tables of various sizes. They are about 70cms (2 ft 4in) by 90cm (3') / 120cm (4') / 180cm (6'). We inherited the largest of them from Bath Meeting House 4 years ago and had the others for at least 10 years, more likely 20. They're not cheap, but they do last. Ours get a lot of use, several of them being used by an art class most Wednesday mornings, others for children's activities, Quaker meals, table for Clerks, etc. etc.
Best wishes, Klaus Huber Resident Warden, Bradford on Avon
On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 11:31 AM Vicki < tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> wrote:
Hi.
I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good.
At the moment we have Mogodirect 3’x3’ tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either.
Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space.
Many thanks,
Vicki Ross.
Warden
Taunton Meeting.
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In Ashburton, we have a ‘tool’ you can get from Gopak which makes it easier to lever the legs into an upright position. I find that you need to demonstrate it to people. Margaret Baker, former Lettings Manager in Ashburton. From: Lancaster Quakers <lancasterquakers@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:48 PM To: Klaus Huber <boawarden@gmail.com> Cc: Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk>; wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org Subject: [wardenship] Re: Recommendations for folding tables We use Gopak as well, and they were the table of choice when I worked in Central Manchester Meeting House. I do find sometimes that people try to put them up by pulling the bottom of the legs though... Alistair Gault, Warden Lancaster Quaker Meeting House On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 13:31, Klaus Huber <boawarden@gmail.com <mailto:boawarden@gmail.com> > wrote: Hi Vicki, In Bradford on Avon, we use Gopak tables of various sizes. They are about 70cms (2 ft 4in) by 90cm (3') / 120cm (4') / 180cm (6'). We inherited the largest of them from Bath Meeting House 4 years ago and had the others for at least 10 years, more likely 20. They're not cheap, but they do last. Ours get a lot of use, several of them being used by an art class most Wednesday mornings, others for children's activities, Quaker meals, table for Clerks, etc. etc. Best wishes, Klaus Huber Resident Warden, Bradford on Avon On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 11:31 AM Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk <mailto:tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> > wrote: Hi. I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good. At the moment we have Mogodirect 3’x3’ tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either. Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space. Many thanks, Vicki Ross. Warden Taunton Meeting. _______________________________________________ wardenship mailing list -- wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org> -- Klaus Huber Warden Bradford on Avon Quaker Meeting House 1 Whiteheads Lane, Bradford on Avon BA15 1JU Tel. 01225 865393 bradfordonavonquakers.weebly.com <http://bradfordonavonquakers.weebly.com> _______________________________________________ wardenship mailing list -- wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org>
I have just checked on the GOPAK site. The tool costs £27.59 and is called a ‘GOPAK Fastfold Table Tool. Margaret Baker Former Lettings Manager at Ashburton Meeting. From: margaret.baker@scolty.com <margaret.baker@scolty.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 3:58 PM To: 'Lancaster Quakers' <lancasterquakers@gmail.com>; 'Klaus Huber' <boawarden@gmail.com> Cc: 'Vicki' <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk>; 'wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org' <wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> Subject: RE: [wardenship] Re: Recommendations for folding tables In Ashburton, we have a ‘tool’ you can get from Gopak which makes it easier to lever the legs into an upright position. I find that you need to demonstrate it to people. Margaret Baker, former Lettings Manager in Ashburton. From: Lancaster Quakers <lancasterquakers@gmail.com <mailto:lancasterquakers@gmail.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:48 PM To: Klaus Huber <boawarden@gmail.com <mailto:boawarden@gmail.com> > Cc: Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk <mailto:tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> >; wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> Subject: [wardenship] Re: Recommendations for folding tables We use Gopak as well, and they were the table of choice when I worked in Central Manchester Meeting House. I do find sometimes that people try to put them up by pulling the bottom of the legs though... Alistair Gault, Warden Lancaster Quaker Meeting House On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 13:31, Klaus Huber <boawarden@gmail.com <mailto:boawarden@gmail.com> > wrote: Hi Vicki, In Bradford on Avon, we use Gopak tables of various sizes. They are about 70cms (2 ft 4in) by 90cm (3') / 120cm (4') / 180cm (6'). We inherited the largest of them from Bath Meeting House 4 years ago and had the others for at least 10 years, more likely 20. They're not cheap, but they do last. Ours get a lot of use, several of them being used by an art class most Wednesday mornings, others for children's activities, Quaker meals, table for Clerks, etc. etc. Best wishes, Klaus Huber Resident Warden, Bradford on Avon On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 11:31 AM Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk <mailto:tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> > wrote: Hi. I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good. At the moment we have Mogodirect 3’x3’ tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either. Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space. Many thanks, Vicki Ross. Warden Taunton Meeting. _______________________________________________ wardenship mailing list -- wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org> -- Klaus Huber Warden Bradford on Avon Quaker Meeting House 1 Whiteheads Lane, Bradford on Avon BA15 1JU Tel. 01225 865393 bradfordonavonquakers.weebly.com <http://bradfordonavonquakers.weebly.com> _______________________________________________ wardenship mailing list -- wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org>
Hi Vicki We use Gopak economy folding tables at New Barnet, too. Ours are 10 years old and are not showing any signs of wear. They're light and easy to put up once you get the knack. Jane Elms -----Original Message----- From: Klaus Huber <boawarden@gmail.com> To: Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> CC: wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org <wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> Sent: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:09 Subject: [wardenship] Re: Recommendations for folding tables Hi Vicki, In Bradford on Avon, we use Gopak tables of various sizes. They are about 70cms (2 ft 4in) by 90cm (3') / 120cm (4') / 180cm (6'). We inherited the largest of them from Bath Meeting House 4 years ago and had the others for at least 10 years, more likely 20. They're not cheap, but they do last. Ours get a lot of use, several of them being used by an art class most Wednesday mornings, others for children's activities, Quaker meals, table for Clerks, etc. etc. Best wishes,Klaus HuberResident Warden, Bradford on Avon On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 11:31 AM Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> wrote: Hi.I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good.At the moment we have Mogodirect 3’x3’ tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either.Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space. Many thanks,Vicki Ross. WardenTaunton Meeting. _______________________________________________ wardenship mailing list -- wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org -- Klaus Huber Warden Bradford on Avon Quaker Meeting House 1 Whiteheads Lane, Bradford on Avon BA15 1JU Tel. 01225 865393 bradfordonavonquakers.weebly.com _______________________________________________ wardenship mailing list -- wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org
Third for Gopak. We have some that have been going since we opened in 1997. All the best, Ceals Pronouns: her, she Building Manager Walthamstow Quaker Meeting House 1a Jewel Road London E17 4QU Tel 020 8521 2363 Email: walthamstow.quakers@gmail.com Account name: Walthamstow Quaker Meeting (Premises) Account number: 00010329 Sort code: 40-52-40 On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 11:31, Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> wrote:
Hi.
I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good.
At the moment we have Mogodirect 3’x3’ tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either.
Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space.
Many thanks,
Vicki Ross.
Warden
Taunton Meeting.
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Another here for Gopak tables. I seem to remember similar discussions about Gopak tables over a decade ago. They came out top in a quick poll at a Wardens Conference at Woodbrooke too :) Uxbridge has managed to break one and I've been very surprised (we think someone tried to stand on one end...) Yours in peace, Wendrie Heywood she/her MindfulBusinessServices.com Book a meeting with me <https://calendly.com/mindful-business-services> On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 15:41, Walthamstow Quakers < walthamstow.quakers@gmail.com> wrote:
Third for Gopak. We have some that have been going since we opened in 1997. All the best,
Ceals
Pronouns: her, she Building Manager Walthamstow Quaker Meeting House 1a Jewel Road London E17 4QU
Tel 020 8521 2363
Email: walthamstow.quakers@gmail.com
Account name: Walthamstow Quaker Meeting (Premises) Account number: 00010329 Sort code: 40-52-40
On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 11:31, Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> wrote:
Hi.
I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good.
At the moment we have Mogodirect 3’x3’ tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either.
Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space.
Many thanks,
Vicki Ross.
Warden
Taunton Meeting.
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At Coventry we have standardised on their Premier range (It doesn't have that aluminium ridge around the edge) I think from memory we have settled on their 4ft x 2ft 6 in ones and 30 inch high These, mixed with the rest we have are all the same height (Very important) and light enough to easily carry around. and yes with a tool for each floor. gopak tables are very popular. I think we have lost at least 4 so far. See notice attached And you can get them to match your curtains! William Waddilove Maintenance and a premise committee person for Cov Meeting On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 16:06, Wendrie Heywood < wendrie@mindfulbusinessservices.com> wrote:
Another here for Gopak tables. I seem to remember similar discussions about Gopak tables over a decade ago. They came out top in a quick poll at a Wardens Conference at Woodbrooke too :)
Uxbridge has managed to break one and I've been very surprised (we think someone tried to stand on one end...)
Yours in peace,
Wendrie Heywood she/her MindfulBusinessServices.com Book a meeting with me <https://calendly.com/mindful-business-services>
On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 15:41, Walthamstow Quakers < walthamstow.quakers@gmail.com> wrote:
Third for Gopak. We have some that have been going since we opened in 1997. All the best,
Ceals
Pronouns: her, she Building Manager Walthamstow Quaker Meeting House 1a Jewel Road London E17 4QU
Tel 020 8521 2363
Email: walthamstow.quakers@gmail.com
Account name: Walthamstow Quaker Meeting (Premises) Account number: 00010329 Sort code: 40-52-40
On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 at 11:31, Vicki <tmhwarden@tauntonmeetinghouse.co.uk> wrote:
Hi.
I would appreciate some advice about what folding tables people have found which are good.
At the moment we have Mogodirect 3’x3’ tables which are a good size for us, easy to put up and store but are coming apart . They have lasted well given how much use they get, but the steel legs screw directly into the plastic table top and after 5 years (3 really because we closed for most of 2 years due to the pandemic) are tearing through. Not particular keen on the plastic top either.
Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for anything stronger that might last longer. Non plastic would be preferable; foldable is essential as we have little storage space.
Many thanks,
Vicki Ross.
Warden
Taunton Meeting.
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William Waddilove