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Simon McConway
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1085
From: Doncaster, UK
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted April 12, 2013 08:26 AM
Very sadly, last year was the final ever Tadley. Geoff Wheeler confirmed this in the most recent edition of Projections magazine. Here is that letter to Pete Travers (editor) :
It was with much regret that I had to cancel this year's Big Screentime presentation due entirely to health reasons. I now realise that age has now caught up with me (77) and after my fall in November resulting in hospitalisation, I have made the decision that 2012 was the last Big Screentime. I have sold my 12' scope screen to David Guest, so those of you who go to Blackpool will be able to enjoy a first-class presentation.
It is the end of an era for me, after twenty one years and thirty five presentations. Initially at the Cinema Royale in Tadley and then at The William Penney Theatre. I met some wonderful friends and thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
My sincere thanks and appreciation to my friend and projectionist for all the shows, the inimitable Dave Locke who attended every presentation. My thanks to all the dealers who supported me; Buckingham Films, Tony Hutchinson, Pinedene Films, Rake Films, The Cinema Museum and, in the early years, Classic Home Cinema. Thanks are also due to regular helpers Barry Littlechild, Bob Nicholls, the late Maurice Andrews, plus Dennis and the Bring & Buy team. To yourself (Pete) and Projections Magazine, Tua Film Services and previously Silver Screen Magazine for their support and publicity. And finally to all of the film enthusiasts who regularly attended the shows from all parts of the country.
I will continue to send out my 16/8mm Sales List, to those who are interested (SAE please) I hope to meet up with you again at Keith Wilton's annual BFCC at Ealing. Geoff Wheeler, Hants.
Very sad news; it's the end of an era for me too. It was ALWAYS worth the hours and hours of driving to get there. The late great Warton Parfitt first introduced me to the event when he asked me to help on his stall. After his sad demise I continued to attend and always thoroughly enjoyed the event. There's many a film in my collection that has come through the hallowed portals of Tadley...where else in the world could you attend a cine do held at an atomic weapons testing plant...the A. W. E and it's clicking radiation counter (which could be heard outside of the cinema area!) are now just a memory, but what a memory thanks entirely to Geoff Wheeler.
[ April 12, 2013, 09:32 AM: Message edited by: Simon McConway ]
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