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Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on April 07, 2015, 12:10 PM:

Hi!

I guess this question might be for David Guest mainly, but if anyone has info on what's going to happen and the time things will happen, please drop info here. I will update the facebook page with proper info. It's 21 and 22 November, right? Is anything planned like last year on Friday too?

Thanks for any info

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 07, 2015, 01:04 PM:

Don't know of any nailed on details for Blackpool yet Vidar, no doubt David Guest will fill you in.

Are you going to the BFCC later on this month Vidar?

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on April 07, 2015, 02:10 PM:

Sadly, I can not go to Ealing ... No money and a terrible back. I am trying to lose some weight and hopefully will be able to walk "normally" for Blackpool. Lost 5-6 kg in the last month or so, so progress is there

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 07, 2015, 02:24 PM:

Brilliant Vidar, well done on the weight loss front.

Hope your back gets a whole lot better and then hopefully you will be there at Blackpool and on your feet again, keep up the good work buddy! [Smile]

Posted by David Watson (Member # 3614) on April 07, 2015, 04:02 PM:

Hello vidar, Re. Blackpool, As far as I know there is going to be a
film show on the Friday night as last year.the convention week-end
will be the 21st and 22nd Nov. this is a week later than normal due
to the Hilton being booked up by the Irish party who stay there each year. So Mr. Guest has booked the convention in the week later.
hopefully it will be less crowded for us who are staying there.
this years covention dinner will be the 30th dinner so we are planning to make it a bit more special this year,so please Vidor and
your friends and anyone else reading this try to come to the dinner,
you will be most welcome. Details will be posted on the forum in the
comming weeks.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 07, 2015, 04:05 PM:

Thanks for the detailed update David, most appreciated.

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on April 08, 2015, 05:58 PM:

yes blackpool is looking good plenty dealers booked in only a few tables left now . a film show on Friday evening around 8pm ,re auction few moaned last year about having to stand up for the auction which lasted over 2 hours well I am hoping this year to have seating for those with weary legs as auction will run about the same or if not longer. there is going to be quite a few suprises this year .I need plenty of supporters at this event to keep it going no excuses this year cant make it mowing the lawn or taking the dog for a walk etc .please support this event use it or lose it . no excuses be there

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on April 11, 2015, 03:38 PM:

anyone wanting a table book one now to avoid disappointment email me on dwgdodgems@hotmail.co.uk or ring me on 07931 926550

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on April 17, 2015, 05:14 PM:

Where is the hotel, address, etc, and any other information, appreciated - Cheers from Shorty

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on April 17, 2015, 05:37 PM:

Hilton hotel north promenade blackpool

Posted by Mark Silvester (Member # 929) on April 18, 2015, 03:55 AM:

Hi David

even though I am mainly digital these days...I think I may come to your next Blackpool convention as it is an obvious success. Can you p.m. me your telephone number and I will give you a ring.

Mark (Silvoscreen)

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on April 19, 2015, 02:48 PM:

Dates, prices, nearest airport, to book, is there any code word for the show to use? - Cheers, Shorty

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on April 19, 2015, 03:29 PM:

I've set my date to 20th of November, which is a day for a film show. 21st is the dinner evening and 22nd is the main event.

You need to get a plane to Manchester, then train, taxi or bus to Blackpool.

This is the facebook page to the Hilton
https://www.facebook.com/HiltonBlackpoolHotel

Last year we stayed at Moorings Hotel and the service is absolutey fab.
http://www.mooringshotel.co.uk/

We'll stay there again, if all goes to plan
They also let us use a room for film show.

Oh, BTW ... Moorings is a 5 minute walk from the Hilton

[ April 20, 2015, 12:17 AM: Message edited by: Vidar Olavesen ]

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on April 29, 2015, 03:06 PM:

I have room for 6 more tables at blackpool then I am full up so dont leave it to the last minute as you could be disappointed .

Posted by Peter Scott (Member # 4541) on May 01, 2015, 11:28 AM:

Hello Dave

Will we be able to sit down this year for the auction or we got to stand up again (lol)

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on May 04, 2015, 05:02 PM:

yes I organising seating arrangement for this year for those with weary legs but these will be only for people who intend to bid in the auction

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on May 06, 2015, 04:05 PM:

limited tables left now email me on dwgdodgems@hotmail.co.uk for table enquiries

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on May 24, 2015, 04:34 PM:

blackpool almost full for dealer tables

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on May 24, 2015, 05:32 PM:

Any chance of more details on who is going to be there? Dealer list and program for what films going to be shown?

Would like as much info as possible for facebook. Might get more people coming

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on May 24, 2015, 06:31 PM:

Probably just a little too early yet Vidar for David to finalize all of the arrangements just yet I would have thought.

Maybe in a couple of months perhaps?

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on May 24, 2015, 09:10 PM:

Joe, the nearest airport to Blackpool is Manchester, which is about 50 miles away. You can fly direct, non-stop, to Manchester from most major US cities on British Airways or Virgin Atlantic. This avoids the hassle of flying into the very busy London airports and getting another flight to Manchester.On arrival in Manchester you can take a train or bus to Blackpool. Unlike the US, public transport is favored by much of the public, and is generally very frequent and reliable.

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on May 25, 2015, 07:06 PM:

I will be posting a film dealers list at the end of july and what films are being shown on Friday night, Saturday night and sunday day time

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on June 04, 2015, 04:50 PM:

only 3 tables left now then full up those of you who have received my booking form book in asap as you could be out of luck

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on June 17, 2015, 09:44 AM:

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER.
With slightly over 5 months to go, here's an update. This dinner will have all the usual attractions: three course meal with the Hilton's impressive cuisine; private bar; film quiz with a prize for the winner; the raffle with astonishingly good prizes (including NEW Super 8 and 16mm shorts); and the film show, which will be a 16mm presentation from Film Fair organiser David Guest. It all adds up to a memorable evening, but this year will be unique as we celebrate 30 years of the Blackpool dinner, with the 30th dinner! There will therefore be enhancements including a special cake and celebratory crackers, and folders on every table featuring menus and publicity from all 30 dinners. (Many thanks to David Watson and Simon McConway who are involved in providing these extra elements.)

Despite the extras, we have been able to hold last year's price of £20, which is cost price. If you have a Hilton room booked at the Film Fair rate, you can transfer your Saturday night dinner to the Film Collectors' Dinner at no extra cost, so long as you tell me. Simply email me direct via the relevant symbol above in order to make your booking and arrange payment (if you're not a Hilton guest).

Posted by William Fleming (Member # 2632) on June 20, 2015, 01:25 PM:

I booked into the Moorings hotel the day i got back from the last film fair. Hope to see you all again was an amazing weekend last year.

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on June 25, 2015, 05:09 PM:

I am pleased to confirm that I have 1 table space left then fully booked up ,this years film fair is not to be missed and I have a few surprises up my sleeve. please support this event and the evening meal on the Saturday night plus a film show on Friday as well

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on June 25, 2015, 05:20 PM:

David, I know Super 8mm is not your bag so to speak, but it is for many many collectors.

I hope, with this in mind, the format can and will be supported just as well as the other formats at this years convention.

I know of a fellow collector who has been going to the Blackpool outing in the last few years but felt even DVD sales took precedence sadly over the "bootlace" guage.

I do hope Super 8mm films and equipment is as well supported as the other formats in the next, and future events.

This is not aimed as a criticism of past times David... just a plea to you to aim to raise the profile of the event to many of us Super 8mm quality film and quality equipment collectors.

I do hope the tables contain plenty of Super 8mm quality items in the future. [Smile]

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on June 25, 2015, 05:25 PM:

there are plenty tables selling super 8 films and projectors. I myself had over 200 super 8 films on my stall as well as 3 elmo super 8 projectors last year .and there was loads on the bring and buy as well. I would say going of the bookings there will be as many super 8 as 16mm

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on June 25, 2015, 05:26 PM:

Fabulous news David thanks. [Wink]

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on July 01, 2015, 05:26 PM:

list of dealers to be posted shortly on the forum

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on July 02, 2015, 11:39 AM:

anyone who has booked a table at blackpool can you please forward the balance as this should have been paid in full by the 1st july thankyou

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on July 05, 2015, 02:34 PM:

anyone who has booked a table at blackpool can you please forward the balance as this should have been paid in full by the 1st july thankyou

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on July 14, 2015, 04:49 PM:

anyone who has booked a table at blackpool and only paid a deposit this has now been lost as balance should have been paid by 1st july .I have had lots of new enquiries this year and dealers who have not paid will be disappointed ,due to new dealers wanting to attend and their is only so much space

Posted by William Fleming (Member # 2632) on July 19, 2015, 07:32 AM:

Just a quick question who do we pay for the Dinner this year? and can i have contact details please.

Posted by David Watson (Member # 3614) on July 19, 2015, 01:25 PM:

Hi Mr Flemming, glad to learn that you are comming to the Blackpool Convention Dinner this year. to book your place
please contact Adrian Winchester, 183 Shirley Road,
Croydon, CR0 8SA. or telephone him on 020 8656 0168 .
The price of a dinner ticket is the same as last year £20.00
we are planning to have an even better meal than last year
and a few other extra's as this year will be the 30th Convention Dinner.
Also don't forget if you are in Blackpool on the Friday night the night before the dinner there will be a film show
presented at the convention venue, the Hilton Hotel all are welcome to join fellow collectors for the show wether you are staying at the Hilton or at another hotel and it's free
Just turn up at the Hilton Hotel on the Friday night show starts at about 8pm, ask at the Hilton reception desk and
they will direct you to the room being used for the film show. hope this information helps...

Posted by William Fleming (Member # 2632) on July 20, 2015, 02:34 PM:

Thanks David very much appreciated will get that paid up asap.

Posted by William Fleming (Member # 2632) on July 31, 2015, 11:41 AM:

Hotel confirmed @ The Moorings and Saturday night dinner booked looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on July 31, 2015, 12:23 PM:

Are you bringing a projector this year too?

Was nice with the extra viewing. Hoping to get a visa for my wife, as I need her support to be able to go. Also have a room at Moorings

Posted by William Fleming (Member # 2632) on July 31, 2015, 12:38 PM:

Hey Vidar yes will bring one with me i hope your wife will get a visa as Milli will be coming along again they can shop while we add to our collections [Smile]

Posted by Phil Slater (Member # 2388) on August 03, 2015, 05:00 AM:

Hi Vidar and Will, I'm at the Moorings again this year. See you there!

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on August 04, 2015, 05:16 PM:

will dealers who have only paid £5.00 deposit please contact me as balance should have been paid by the 1st july ,and new dealers have now booked and paid in full so you could be disappointed

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on August 17, 2015, 04:40 PM:

well just a quick few words I am now very pleased with all the dealers who have now booked in for blackpool .a full list of dealers will be published soon ,also title of film which will be shown on Friday evening and also a list of films which will be shown on sunday with a few surprizes .I am also pleased to announce that there are over 200 films booked in for the auction on sunday it just gets better

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on August 20, 2015, 09:24 AM:

The venue is superb!

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on August 29, 2015, 03:01 PM:

everything looking good for blackpool updates to follow

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on September 03, 2015, 01:19 PM:

If anyone is going, can someone be on the look-see for some Super 8/Std 8 Sound RKO shorts I'm after? - Cheers from Shorty - Will send list to anyone who is of a mind

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on September 14, 2015, 04:04 PM:

just a few lines blackpool will soon be here some traders have paid a deposit but not paid balance this needsto be paid .
there will be a film show on Friday evening 16mm feature
also film show after evening dinner on Saturday
anyone wanting a room ring Hilton hotel and ask for Julie Vincent on 01253 627977 mention film fair
table bookings david on 07931 926550
and adrians evening meal on 0208 6560168

[ September 14, 2015, 05:31 PM: Message edited by: David Guest ]

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on September 25, 2015, 05:33 PM:

quick update a list of dealers will be posted shortly and a list of films being shown on sunday .also to the people who have asked if phil from clssic home cinema is coming this year the answer is yes he will be there thanks

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