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Topic: Farnworth February 18th 2017
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David Watson
Film Handler
Posts: 93
From: United Kinddom
Registered: Mar 2013
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posted February 20, 2017 01:54 PM
Hello all,
RE- the Farnworth Film Fayre, I went to the fayre on Saturday it was a good day there seemed to be quite a few there on the day including some well known collectors including Bob Nicholls,Simon McConway,
Mark Norton, Paul Barker,David Guest who had good stall of films and lots of other film things and Mr.super 8 himself Keith Wilton who said he had enjoyed the day, there was about fifteen dealers there and they all seemed to be trading well. at one point during the day the Fire Alarms sounded and we all had to troop outside for a few minutes until the all clear was given, the catering lived up to it's reputation for it's quality and modest prices,
The Auction was as usual a highlight and produced some very good bargains,everyone I spoke to was happy they had made the journey
and look forward to the next one. There was quite a lot of talk about the Blackpool dinner and convention last November and how people are already looking forward to this years 'Bash.
Keith Wilton has volunteered to present the after dinner film show
so that will be a winner, they will again be films shown on Friday night
for any and all who want to attend and not forgetting the main attraction the Sunday Convention itself which improves year on year all thanks to the Orginiser the irrepressable DAVID GUEST and not forgetting his dedicated helpers who give up a lot of their time for free. If you want details about the convention ring David on Tel No. 07931926550. Rooms at the Hilton for the convention are available as of now ring the Hilton on Tel no. 01253627977 and mention the convention for the special room rates.
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Graham Hillary
Film Handler
Posts: 15
From: Irlam, Greater Manchester, UK
Registered: Dec 2016
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posted February 20, 2017 03:17 PM
Yes I would agree with everything that David Watson said, never having been to a film fair before I didn't know what to expect, but certainly seemed very busy to me, and a right buzz of activity. I was on my second circuit before the fire alarm went, and realised my girlfriend was still stood outside with our Westie, I had the car keys in my pocket! Anyway I hope to attend Blackpool, and the next Farnworth too. For some reason I expected the fair to consist of loads of stalls selling mainly 8mm film, when actually it was a right mixture of everything film and projector related, and no doubt in a few weeks I will need a spare part and I hopefully will have made some contacts that will fulfil that need. Thanks to Nigel (Parkinson?) for greeting me on my arrival. Anyway a couple of photos follow which hopefully convey the mood of the fair:
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"You need to get out more,there's more to life than model trains" they said!
Here I am. They still aren't happy.
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