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Topic: NORTHERN FILM CONVENTION
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Keith Ashfield
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 997
From: U.K.
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted September 12, 2008 07:19 AM
Hi Den. Sorry my previous post didn't answer your questions. Below is a quote taken from Derann’s September News letter (do you receive this – if not subscribe now?)
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"GET YOUR FORM OFF NOW!!
The Northern Collectors Film Convention is looming on the horizon, so get your booking form off A.S.A.P. ‘Carry On’ actress Valerie Leon* and ‘Bond Girl’ Caroline Munroe* are sure to be as popular as last years guests.
The weekend starts with the Saturday evening dinner, a mix of good food, raffle, quiz, film-show and guests, who are both hoping to attend. Sunday has dealers, guests, Bring & Buy, Auction, film shows and Blu Ray & video projector demos!! A very full day.
The Savoy has again given us some really special rates, so don’t just sit there fill in that form and get yourself ready for a fantastic weekend!"
I agree that the "web based" info leaves a lot to be desired, but that point would have to be addressed by Derann themselves. As for it being a "Masons" meeting, I don't think I've seen any collectors in attendance wearing aprons, with their trousers rolled up, doing strange handshakes.
It may be that, from the hobbies point of view, (bearing in mind the limited, but excellent contingent of collectors in the U.K and now the E.U. - yes, collectors from abroad do attend) the organisers feel that anyone connected with the hobby will have already attended, or will have been made aware, via forums such as this, of "The Great Event".
I agree that it would be advantageous, to the hobby, for all events to be "broadcast" on the web.
In an ideal world, they would be.
"Once you've been, you won't need the advertising, just the date of the next event".
P.S. Here is a note from todays (October) newsletter -
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"BLACKPOOL’S ALMOST HERE
It’s only just over a month until 2008’s Northern Collectors Film Convention and time, for those of you who leave everything to the last minute to fill in the enclosed form and make sure of your place at what has become the ‘must do’ of the 8mm calendar.
Both ‘Carry On’ actress Valerie Leon* and Bond girl Caroline Munroe* will be there so every one should have their camera at the ready.
The weekend starts with the Saturday evening dinner, with it’s great mix of four course meal, raffle, quiz, film-show and with both guests joining us it promises to be a fantastic evening and costs just £24.95
Sunday the doors open at 10am and it will be a busy day for any film enthusiast with dealers, guests, Bring & Buy, Auction, film shows and Blu Ray & video projector demos. The entrance fee is £6.00 on the day or £5.00 if purchased in advance.
The Savoy has again given us some really special rates, (eg: 2 nights bed, Breakfast and dinner [not Saturday] for £65.00 per person. So don’t just sit there fill in that form and get yourself ready for a great fun filled weekend."
[ September 12, 2008, 05:35 PM: Message edited by: Keith Ashfield ]
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Keith Ashfield
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 997
From: U.K.
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted September 13, 2008 11:28 AM
The "main dealers" at Blackpool are Derann and CHC. there are other "dealers" present who sell, part exchange, trade equipment and films of all guages. I cannot name these dealers because they tend to be "enthusiasts" who have a dealers table at the Convention. If memory serves me correct last year there were around 8 to 10 dealers in the main hall. There is, of course, the famous Auction in the afternoon, conducted, usually by Robert Nicholls, who "stands in" for Derek Simmonds very admirably, with his quirky sense of humour.
There are the Film Shows, very much like Ealing. These are usually published on the "handout" given when you enter the convention.
Adrian Simmonds usually has a "dedicated cinema room" for his "Digital" shows and there is the "Bring & Buy" stand.
You have "Film related" guests in attendance who will oblige with a chat, an autograph, a photo, or all three if you wish.
What makes the whole event, of course, very much like the Ealing Convention, is the collectors who attend.
You only have to search this Forum to get a "feel" for the event.
This reminds me of the tale of the man who was told -
"There's gold in them thar hills".
To which he replied,
"What colour is it?"
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"We'll find 'em in the end, I promise you. We'll find 'em. Just as sure as a turnin' of the earth".
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