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Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on February 15, 2007, 10:23 AM:

I have another bright idea.
Hows about if Film Forum members have a meet up at the next Derann Open Day on Sunday 1st April 2007? If you have never been expect to meet some like minded film fans, endless film shows, good hot drinks and films on sale.

Anyone up for it?

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on February 15, 2007, 11:27 AM:

I'd be up for it but Brums a bloody long way for a day trip. I'll give it some thought though...

Mike [Cool]

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on February 15, 2007, 11:55 AM:

I aggree this is a long way to go to find out its april fools [Big Grin]

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on February 15, 2007, 12:19 PM:

Gray..You are not just funny on the phone when we chat, but also ear on the Forum!

Ill contact Ged at Derann to let him know some of us will be coming...My car is already full with my wife& myself, along with two local film fans who fancy a good day out.

I'll be back..

Posted by Peter Richards (Member # 738) on February 15, 2007, 12:19 PM:

Same thing i was thinking Graham [Big Grin]

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on February 15, 2007, 12:22 PM:

Seriously. You can check the date on the Derann web site if you look under events.

www.derann.co.uk

Seems quite a few of us will be going for a meet. All I hope is that they screen something with Arnold Schwarzenegger in.

Posted by Mal Brake (Member # 14) on February 15, 2007, 01:42 PM:

My friend and I went to the January 28th Open Day and had a good time. picking up a few bargains. However the attendance was quite low and the store was almost empty by mid afternoon.Hope it picks up a little in April
Mal

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on February 15, 2007, 03:56 PM:

Now why can't we have a similar event here?

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on February 15, 2007, 05:37 PM:

Hey Mike, you want to talk about a "long trip?" Imagine me trying to go to it, (which I can't), lets see, who farther away?

Hmm Mike is in the U.K., I am in Idaho, U.S.A.

(subtle humor, not putting you down)

Honestly, I wish I lived in the U.K. maybe if my film-making can really take off, I might have the opportunity to do so, but knowing my luck, by the time I could move over there, The super 8 market could be dead.

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on February 15, 2007, 07:57 PM:

Joseph!, Joseph!, Joseph!!

If Blackhawk had survived modern "progress", we Yanks would be meeting for "open days" in Davenport, Iowa.

-Yet it was not meant to be! Society has sacrificed classic technologies so they can watch "movies" on oversexed TV sets and marvel at 48 inch "big screens": looking at images that seem like they've been smeared with a half inch of Vaseline. (My Brother-in-law has one of these and for the sake of family harmony I had to look impressed!)

I'd like just as much as you to get together for the "NAFCC", and I think if it ever happens, it needs some root to form around: a company, a society...something.

-Until we answer what that "something" is, this is all academic.

In the meantime: flights to England aren't all that bad($)

Someday, I definitely want to go!

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on February 15, 2007, 10:54 PM:

Hey Steve, speaking of Blackhawk, do you, or anyone we know, (speaking of the Forum), know what happened to Blackhawks super 8 facilities? (did they actually do thier prints in house or did they farm it out to other sources?)

Posted by Gary Brocklehurst (Member # 606) on February 16, 2007, 03:40 AM:

Hi Everyone

I confirm that the next Derann Open Day is being held on Sunday, 1st April, 2007, with subsequent Sunday Open Days being held on 1st July and 2nd September. We also have a Saturday Open Day Extra on 8th September

Kindest Regards

Gary

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on February 16, 2007, 04:16 AM:

Now I have gone and done it!!
The phone rang five times last night with UK collectors wanting to know more about members meeting at the Derann Open Day in April.

Here are a few guide lines.
1/ Bring some cash
2/ BUY SOME FILMS
3/ Wear a small badge or sticker with 8mm Forum Member on it & first name. This way we can spot each other.
4/Transport idea/ If you are going by car tell your friends as you may be able to fill your seats which is what we have done. We are picking up friends on the way down to save on fuel costs.

Dudley does have a train station (Dudley Port) but you would have to check what times trains run with your own station.

Should be a fun day out, and the film shows are always first rate in the Cinema.

[ February 16, 2007, 08:47 AM: Message edited by: Lee Mannering ]

Posted by Gary Brocklehurst (Member # 606) on February 16, 2007, 05:42 AM:

Hi Lee

The nearest train stations are Dudley Port (approximately two miles away) or Sandwell & Dudley (approximately three miles away). I would suggest that any potential train travellers check times, etc. in advance. The easiest way to get to Derann from either of the train stations is via taxi, telephone 01384 232323

Best

Gary

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on February 16, 2007, 07:26 AM:

So Gary, will there be a prize for the collector that travels the furthest on the day? [Wink]

Mike

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on February 16, 2007, 07:30 AM:

Personally I would love to go to these open days as Derann hold several throughout the the year, and they seem so much fun. I might try and make the effort sometime to attend one in the future. Its a long drive or train but it is possible all in one day as its not as long as I first thought.

I always thought it would be lovley to live right near Derann as I could do the weekley shop and then pop in to get a couple of trailers or a cartoon. [Smile]

Posted by Joerg Niggemann (Member # 611) on February 16, 2007, 08:13 AM:

If yes, I should also try to go for it... ;-)
I'd really like to visit Derann on the open day, but I'm still looking for an inexpensive flight Frankfurt--Birmingham...

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on February 16, 2007, 08:32 AM:

Then, how were the DERANN and BLACKPOOL events started? - By that time, Blackhawk was virtually no more, collectors were thinning out collections, yet still they persevered enough to warrant these conventions, and it doesn't matter how far technology has changes the way we look at things, there will always be a need for us - Comic Books aren't what they were any longer, yet there are cons that spring up nation-wide - No, we must have one here for film like it used to be, even if it's a tag with a toy show or somesuch, then before long we can branch out on our own

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on February 16, 2007, 08:35 AM:

Then, how were the DERANN and BLACKPOOL events started? - By that time, Blackhawk was virtually no more, collectors were thinning out collections, yet still they persevered enough to warrant these conventions, and it doesn't matter how far technology has changes the way we look at things, there will always be a need for us - Comic Books aren't what they were any longer, yet there are cons that spring up nation-wide - No, we must have one here for film like it used to be, even if it's a tag with a toy show or somesuch, then before long we can branch out on our own

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on February 16, 2007, 08:43 AM:

Graham.
If you are going to make the effort to come from London we will pick you up from the train station which will give you more money to spend on film instead of Taxis!
Hope to see you and it would make my day to have you with us.
Lee.

Posted by Gary Brocklehurst (Member # 606) on February 19, 2007, 04:03 AM:

Correction To Previous Post

The next Derann Sunday Open Days will be held on 1st April, 1st July and 2nd December

The next Derann Saturday Open Day will be held on 8th September

Kindest Regards

Gary

Posted by Yanis Tzortzis (Member # 434) on February 19, 2007, 04:36 AM:

As I attend all DERANN Open Days, I couldn't be happier with the idea;so please do count me in-will be good to see you in Dudley that day [Smile]

Posted by Michael Hyde (Member # 748) on February 20, 2007, 03:21 PM:

Talking of Derann open Days, How many of you remember the Pre- Open Day film shows they did on a Saturday evening after the shop had closed for normal trading,they went under the guise in the early days as Premier Evenings when Derek Simmonds would eagerly show the newest release on Super8.Free of charge,with coffee,we would gather and chat in the sales area,then make our way up into the cinema for a full feature presentation,finishing around ten pm, then back at nine thirty next day for the open day and an auction which sometimes lasted at least two hours..ah the good old days

Posted by David Kilderry (Member # 549) on February 20, 2007, 04:52 PM:

Lee, if I lived in the UK I would be there too. I'm not sure you guys appreciate how compact the UK, and especially England is compared to say Australia or the US.

I will be going to a car show in a few weeks almost 5 hours drive away and won't even be leaving the state! We'll go up and back in the same day.

Whilst Melbourne is around 4 million people, I can't help but think if Australia's population was more dense and compact than it is that we could support a company or two like Derann here.

I hope that all of you that attend enjoy your day and know how lucky you are to have companies supporting and selling Super 8 so (relatively) close to home.

David

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on March 27, 2007, 04:02 PM:

So, it's this Sunday - anyone going? I'm giving it some serious thought but Brum is a long way to go for the day from Worthing...

Who'll be there?

Mike [Cool]

Posted by Keith Ashfield (Member # 741) on March 27, 2007, 05:39 PM:

I remember those halcyon days of Derann Open Days, Michael. The wonderful film show the night before and then before leaving, a sneaky look under the covers, of the stalls laid out ready for morning, to see what bargains were to be had the next morning.
I also remember the late night Friday opening (open till 7.00pm). Something that was unheard of, back in the late '70's and early '80's! You see Derek was the "fore runner" in the thing we now all take for granted - extended shopping hours, as well as the "Guru of Super 8"!
Wonderful memories that never fade, hey Michael? [Smile]

I used to live in Dudley also, and 99 High Street was a second home to me and my old Dad. [Smile]

Posted by Mark Norton (Member # 165) on March 28, 2007, 04:49 AM:

Yes it's a long way, but it doesn't look like a bad run up the M40 from London. What, 2 hours on a Sunday morning? So about 3hrs for you Mike.

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on March 28, 2007, 05:08 AM:

Hello Mike.
Me...I will be going. Phones Derann yesterday to say I would be taking a total of 4 people to the Open Day. Going to the bank soon to get my spending money. Hee.

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on March 28, 2007, 07:28 AM:

Sorry everyone but I think im going to give it a miss this time as it is a very long way just for the day from north kent. Besides I still have a space problem. Given it serious thought though.

However Im going to make double the effort to attend the one in july.

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