Posts: 164
From: North Lincolnshire, UK
Registered: Nov 2015
posted September 15, 2017 10:30 AM
just booked Blackpool at the Hilton great value dinner bed and breakfast.spoil yourself ring Julie Vincent on 01253 627977.this is not an advert the more the merrier.would miss Blackpool for the world ask my x wife
posted October 15, 2017 03:35 AM
Ged Jones (Ex-Derann films director) has posted on Facebook that he will be visiting the Blackpool convention this year. He says he still tires easily after his illness and treatment.
Posts: 93
From: United Kinddom
Registered: Mar 2013
posted October 15, 2017 02:21 PM
To Dominique De Bast, Hello Dominique are you planning to come to the Blackpool Convention this year,if you are and would like to come to the convention dinner on the Saturday night again just send a reply here and I will book you a place again with pleasure.. Dave...
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From: Lancashire, UK
Registered: Oct 2011
posted October 16, 2017 04:43 AM
good news Dominique that you will be atteneding again this year from oversea when some people cant make it 10 miles well its there loss
posted October 16, 2017 06:22 PM
I was hoping to attend, but it's the same weekend as my 10yr wedding anniversary. But, my wife has given me the go ahead to go next year!!
Posts: 93
From: United Kinddom
Registered: Mar 2013
posted October 18, 2017 02:07 PM
What happens in Blackpool Richard.. well the best film collectors week-end that's what.This years week -end Nov.17th to Nov.19th starts on the Friday Nov.17th at one of Blackpool's best Hotels the 4 star Hilton hotel, Friday night approx 8pm-8.30pm A film show is held in one of the hotels function rooms various types of films are shown cartoons shorts, could even be a feature film,presented on Super 8 and or 16mm by fellow collectors, ALL are welcome and it's Free Just turn up at the Hilton at the above time and ask at the reception desk and they will direct you to the function room being used for the show.
Saturday night and it's the famous Film Convention Dinner this year it's the 32nd year again it's held at the Hilton Hotel 7.30pm for 8pm a n excellent three course dinner followed my coffee and mints during the meal the infamous film quiz takes place with a nice prize for the winner,then the prize raffle takes place with at least 20 prizes up for grabs with something for everyone. Then the evening concludes with a film show, this year compiled and presented by Mr.super 8 non other than Keith Wilton. The cost for the dinner etc. is a modest £20. good value for a four star hotel..For more information and dinner bookings contact Adrian Winchester on Tel No. 020 8656 0168 or e-mail: adrianw_8-16@tiscali.co.uk
Sunday and its the film convention again at the Hilton Hotel starts 10am many film dvd and film related dealers will be there,also film shows are presented and of course the famous Blackpool auction and bring and buy stall. Still only £6 admission for the whole day For more information contact David Guest Tel.No.07931 926550
Any one who has been always comes back year after year.
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From: Lancashire, UK
Registered: Oct 2011
posted October 18, 2017 03:59 PM
well done david for explaining it in fine detail .there will be a feature film shown on Friday night in scope and on a 12ft screen every one welcome
posted October 18, 2017 04:50 PM
Sounds absolutely fabulous, wish I could be there.
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posted October 19, 2017 03:10 AM
@DW thanks for the indepth explanation of the event. If I can get into this projection scene, it sounds like the event to be at