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Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on March 04, 2012, 05:11 PM:

Saturday 31st of March is Geoff Wheeler's next Big Screen Time at Tadley. 10am-5pm, head to The William Penney Theatre at the AWE plant in Tadley, Hants, RG7 4PR. These details from Geoff:

There are all the usual dealers: Buckingham, Rake Films, Pinedene, The Cinema Musuem, Tony Hutchinson, Barry Littlechild & Patrick Moules. Plus of course "The Bring & Buy stall".

Three Film Presentations include Super 8 mm: new releases & old favourites. 16mm includes "Location, Location, Location" The "Waterloo" promo, backstage on "Navarone", on the set of "The Mirror Cracked" & "Flash, Bang Wallop" from "Half a Sixpence" In the afternoon "The Dream Factory" Plus of course The DVD Presentation on the SCOPE screen.

Worth supporting and I've always found superb bargains at this event. Free parking and licensed bar with hot & cold food make this event great for sitting down and chatting with collectors. You won't be sorry you attended!

Posted by Mark Norton (Member # 165) on March 09, 2012, 10:15 AM:

Looking forward to attending another Big Screen Time this year. Always an enjoyable day out at the Tadley convention.

Posted by Yanis Tzortzis (Member # 434) on March 11, 2012, 09:00 AM:

...as I've never attended Tadley,for all the years I've been in the UK,& there won't be a spring BFCC, I'm considering going; how accessible to public transport is it though? I'll be taking the train from B'ham New Street-anyone knows any rail station close?

Posted by Leon Thomas Jones (Member # 2731) on March 11, 2012, 09:34 AM:

Hi I will be there too .Last time I was in Tadley I was lucky to buy two 16mm projector and few feature films very cheap.Geoff the organizer has lots of films and projectors for sale ,just phone and ask him for his list ,and perhaps you can reserve what you fancy to pick up there.

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on March 11, 2012, 09:55 AM:

Yanis - The nearest station is Basingstoke. From there you can get a bus (about a 25 min ride) that takes you within about 10 mins walk of the venue. I've done it myself so I know it's feasible! If you opt to give it a try, let me know and I'll provide more detailed info and links.

Posted by Yanis Tzortzis (Member # 434) on March 11, 2012, 08:08 PM:

Thanks for the info Adrian, I saw that trains leaving Bham at 8.00 arrive at Basingstoke a bit after 10,so might be feasible for me to attend & would miss less than 1hr. Please advise further if you can....

cheers,

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on March 12, 2012, 10:52 AM:

Simon. Whats DVD? [Razz]

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on March 14, 2012, 03:32 PM:

Although it might seem one of the 'newer' events, Tadley projectionist Dave Locke has mentioned to me that the event coming up is actually the 36th Big Screen Time! I hadn't guessed it was so many, although of course there were two a year for a long period. So it's certainly a well-established and key date in the calendar for film collectors, and let's hope that continues to be the case. Good to see that some are doing everything possible to attend and if anyone else needs comprehensive public transport information, just let me know.

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on March 25, 2012, 07:06 AM:

A reminder that this event is coming up THIS SATURDAY!

Posted by Mark Williams (Member # 794) on March 25, 2012, 07:08 AM:

So who is going next week then?

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on March 25, 2012, 08:08 AM:

I will be there!

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on March 25, 2012, 09:26 AM:

I'll be there; a great day out and I'd hate to 'lose it' by not 'using it'!

Posted by Yanis Tzortzis (Member # 434) on March 25, 2012, 06:08 PM:

...I'd love to be there,but unfortunately the travel info from Basingstoke Stn I was given (thanks again Adrian!)& given I'd be loaded with stuff for the B&B I'd say that's too hard a task... just wish it was more accessible [Frown]

...anyway have fun people!

Posted by Mark Mander (Member # 340) on March 27, 2012, 10:29 AM:

I'll be there!!

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on March 27, 2012, 11:21 AM:

Adrian, Mark, and Simon,
We never see any PICS of Tadley on the forums. Could you guys take some on Saturday and post them?

Posted by Mark Williams (Member # 794) on March 27, 2012, 11:53 AM:

Paul,

I promise to take lots of pictures for you.

Cheers Mark

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on March 27, 2012, 01:06 PM:

Thanks Mark, looking forward to seeing them, and really wish I could be there. Could you try and get a close shot of Geoff Wheeler, and Dave Locke in the projection booth?

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on March 27, 2012, 03:38 PM:

Paul, Im hoping to go too. Will also take some pics.

There is a brilliant photo of Geoff and Dave in the projection booth on the BFCC website. Just scroll down to other film collector events and click on Tadley pictures 2005.

BFCC web page

Graham S

Posted by Mark Mander (Member # 340) on March 31, 2012, 04:19 PM:

Had a good day out in Tadley,I thought the turn out was good as well.Geoff Wheeler announced another event next year which is great news.Picked up a few films and met fellow collectors also as well as the film shows,Thanks to all for all the effort,Mark.

Posted by Ricky Daniels (Member # 95) on April 01, 2012, 02:56 AM:

Bugga! I completly missed this event but hope all those who did make it along (if you were able to buy fuel!!!!) had a great day.

Maybe next year...

Best,
Rick

Posted by Mark Williams (Member # 794) on April 01, 2012, 12:36 PM:

Another great event yesterday!!

Here's a link to the new website

https://sites.google.com/site/bigscreentime/

I will post some pictures asap

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on April 01, 2012, 06:10 PM:

So sad that I changed my mind at the last minute and did not go.

I'm deeply regretting it now [Frown]

But hey, Its back in 2013 so I will make sure I go next year [Smile]

Graham S

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on April 03, 2012, 10:48 AM:

Great to see collectors rallying round to support this, with attendees from the midlands, Wales, south coast etc. Some were at Tadley for the first time. It must have been the best attendance for a few years. I didn't spend a great deal but there were some gems on offer. You can't beat the Tadley Bring and Buy for a selection of diverse, unusual and obscure items that only seem to turn up there! The only irritation is the two guys that always sit near the front of the back section, on the right as you face the stage. They seem to talk almost non-stop and quite loudly through nearly everything and it wasn't the first time I've noticed this. We really need to silence them if it happens again!

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on April 06, 2012, 11:00 AM:

Hi Mark,

Any chance you could post some pictures soon.

Still gutted that I did not attend so seeing some pics will make up for it.

Graham s

Posted by Mark Williams (Member # 794) on April 06, 2012, 01:44 PM:

Here you go Graham

Sorry not many pictures this year as my battery failed on me and I forgot to take a spare!!

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on April 06, 2012, 03:41 PM:

Thanks Mark

Also could anyone tell me what Super 8 films were shown (and any others if possible). Always like to know what was shown (and what i've missed)

Graham S

Posted by Mark Williams (Member # 794) on April 06, 2012, 04:25 PM:

No problem Graham [Smile]

Here's the line up of films shown last week.

10.30-11.30 THE SUPER 8 SHOW-NEW CHC RELEASES

MICKEY & THE SEAL-Excellent print with English/German titles
THE BOAT BUILDERS-Excellent print with English/German titles
AUTOBAHN-Excellent Halas & Batchelor Pop Promo for Kraftwerk

12.00-12.50 HOLLYWOOD-THE DREAM FACTORY-1972-16MM

2.15-3.10 LOCATION,LOCATION,LOCATION-16MM

BACKSTAGE ON NAVARONE-1961
MAKING OF THE MIRROR CRACKED-1980
LEGEND OUT OF TIME-MAKING OF WATERLOO-1970
FLASH BANG WALLOP-MAKING OF HALF A SIXPENCE-1967

3.45-4.45 HD BLU RAY CINEMASCOPE SHOW

EXTRACTS FROM THE FOLLOWING MOVIES

THE BIG COUNTRY
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
HOW THE WEST WAS WON
CLEOPATRA
THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on April 06, 2012, 05:07 PM:

Thanks again Mark. Great show [Smile]

Graham S

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on April 06, 2012, 06:03 PM:

The Super 8 show also included the rare Wallace and Grommit 'A Grand Day Out'.

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