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Topic: Blackpool SATURDAY EVENING dinner
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Adrian Winchester
Film God
Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted February 29, 2012 09:15 PM
The Film Fair organised in Blackpool last November by David Guest was of course a great success, but some collectors have indicated that they would welcome an event on the Saturday evening. I have therefore responded by looking into this and I'm willing to organise it if there's sufficient demand.
Due to a large group using function rooms at the Cliffs Hotel on the Saturday evening, it would be impossible to hold the event there, but I have been offered a suitable room by the Savoy, which is of course a very short distance away and well known to Blackpool regulars. The catering would be a good two course fork buffet, probably costing £13.50 per head, and we would have a private bar. In the tradition of the Derann events, the evening would end with a film show lasting about an hour, and there could possibly be a quiz. It would be non-profit making, so I would simply charge the actual cost with about 50p per head added to provide modest funds for printing some publicity, etc. If there were a few pounds left over, I could hopefully buy anyone who provides significant help a drink on the night!
The immediate priority is to establish whether the event is viable, which needs to be done quickly, because the Savoy will only hold the room briefly prior to receiving a firm booking. The minimum number needed is 35. If you would like to support this and attend, please say so asap and I will add you to the list. If I get close to 35, I'll let everyone know and firm bookings will then be needed.
If this event happens, I hope it will also boost the attendance on the Sunday, as some long distant regulars said last year that they were not inclined to come just for one day. [ March 01, 2012, 10:24 AM: Message edited by: Adrian Winchester ]
-------------------- Adrian Winchester
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Adrian Winchester
Film God
Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted October 09, 2012 03:44 PM
With less than 6 weeks to go, now is the time to book places at the Saturday night dinner, if you haven't already done so. In addition to the previously-mentioned attractions, I can confirm that there will be a raffle with some fantastic prizes (including brand new Super 8 films), thanks to an extremely generous supporter.
For anyone dining elsewhere, there are some 'Entertainment Only' tickets available, priced at £4. These admit holders, between 9.15pm and 9.30pm, to the after-dinner entertainment and also offer the opportunity to participate in the raffle and buy drinks at our private bar.
Please contact me direct for booking details.
-------------------- Adrian Winchester
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