After a slow start to the day, the A Team had their milk and rolled in to town

After a slow start to the session, we spiked BA Baracas Milk, to get him on the plane, we flew in to the zone and rolled in to action.

After meeting up and much discussion we, (alphabetically ascending, Chris, Dave, Kate, James, Judith, Lulu, Natalie and Sandra) moved from our spot for the day in the Righton Building, (has anyone else noticed we are slowly being moved along the foyer as the weeks go by?) at about 12.30pm and with a cold wind in our faces and the threat of rain looming made our way out to head along Oxford Road to the Town Hall in St. Peters Square for a trial run of our experiment.

Lulu, (armed with the camera) was designated chief photographer and called impromptu photo shoots to record the group, the journey, the tape measure and the 'Golden' Compass.

When we reached the Town Hall the group explained the idea we had agreed on to Dave, James produced an A4 arrow and bluetac from his bottomless bag and it was strategically placed on the south facing wall of the arch. (Could the measurements taken be posted please). From here a suitable distance for photographing the 'arrow' was estimated, and we split in to two groups.
Each group positioned itself at opposing ends of the passageway. And by using a series of semaphore signals to start the process, Kate and Natalie recorded the number of pedestrians passing through the passageway and those moving around it. Simultaneously with the single camera Lulu took a series of images at 10 second intervals from the fixed point over a three minute period.

During this time other group members moved around our project area, diligently noting peoples reactions, potential alternative positions for more camera's and occasionally calling out "did you get them? they did it!".

At the end of the trial the 'A Team' regrouped, checked for casualties and began a discussion as how the mission went, would it make good TV? and to the way forward.

It was agreed that a 10 second interval may be too long to be effective in the information collection and should be at 5second intervals or randomly over the time period.
The time period may need to be longer, maybe 5-6min.
The camera's should be further away from the arrow and the group should disperse to limit the influence on people as they approach the arrow.
Further camera's would be used around the site to capture a range of angles, possibly hidden or out of the way.
That a more dominant and authoritative arrow may be more appropriate.

For next week, a new arrow would be created by Dave, larger and laminated. The colours discussed were brighter reds and yellows and white on blue such as a road sign. The ultimate decision has been left to Dave's discretion.
All possible cameras of all quality would be brought along next week (Everyone) to gather a range of images beyond the main two (one at each end).
The tape measure (Kate) and possibly (although less likely the compass) would be required again next week.
Enquiries in to borrowing cameras and tripods from the University would be made (Sandra).
Lulu would pass a copy of the images taken to Sandra to be roughly 'montaged' with James before meeting next Thursday.
Pens, Chalk marked bodies and Pads as required.

As quickly as they had met up, the 'A Team' scattered, moving back into hiding until called upon, with their various tasks that all soldiers of fortune must complete before the next mission, (12.10-12.15ish Righton Thursday 19th)
In all it was felt that the trial run had proved a success and demonstrated a really workable project piece.

Although radio silence is recommended, all additions to the posting, especially details omitted in the mission log, would be gratefully received, along with any other observations or ideas for development before the next mission....