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| Coaster Clare |
Blackpool Trip 2008HiI was wondering if any families where looking for accomundation for the blackpool trip. We have found some cheep flats which are available from friday to Monday so if any one is intrested contact me and I will let you know the details. 
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| Happy Helen |
I have already booked into The Big Blue Hotel, but I am still waiting to hear if there is any discount for RCCGB members, as it looks modern and I know it would be comfortable, also with it being right next to the Pleasure Beach it is ideal ! | ||||||
| Coaster Clare |
The flat we are stopping in is around the corner and has parking free of charge too
Clare |
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| Magic |
The discount varies on time of year but they should offer you some form if you tell them you are an RCCGB member. |
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| Happy Helen |
Yes I was wondering if it did depend on the time of year whether they would offer any discount. I am still waiting to hear back from the Hotel. |
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| Coaster Police |
I stopped in the Big Blue Hotel last year. It's not bad as it's a proper Hotel type place. I think i got it for 75 per room per night last year with the RCCGB discount.
There are cheaper B&B's about, but i guess it's what you prefer... one thing I would say in favour of the hotel is that the bar is open late, albeit typical hotel bar prices! But after a good night of evening entertainment, there's always that 1 extra drink available 
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| Happy Helen |
Yes, I have managed to get a room for £75 per night so that is really good. | ||||||
| Andy Hine MBE |
Hi
Bash invites should be with you all by the weekend (inside the next AIRtime). I'm now looking for Gong Show acts so if you want to have a go, please e-mail me (andy@rccgb.co.uk) with the subject heading "Gong Show" You can do anything - sing, juggle, dance, magic, ect., and you don't have to be good - in fact the badder you are the better! So go on, have a go! Andy |
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| Coaster Police |
Well done Helen getting that rate - you got a bargain there.
I have just phoned the Big Blue, and there's no RCCGB discount this year 
The cheapest they could offer was 115 prpm which is way too much really, so i've used a B&B instead. I tried the one that is the "feature" on the booking forms (The Langroyd), and there's a load of people staying there, so should be good anyway 
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| hazzzzeeee |
We have stayed there the last few years and its wonderful!!!
You won't be dispointed |
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| adey |
were staying at the langroyd hotel this year should be a a good laugh we phoned the big blue for a price and we were told there was a discount for rccgb members but it was about £250 for the 2 nights for 5 of us. | ||||||
| bluea61 |
The Langroyd is excellent. Like Hayley said we have stayed there for a few years now and they offer a great service and they know how to cook a breakfast! | ||||||
| looping lee |
The Langroyd is the best B & B i've stayed at in Blackpool. John and Jane are excellent hosts and also coaster enthusiasts too !
Highly recommended !!! |
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| adey |
does anyone know who andy has got lined up for the friday night? 
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| Andy Hine MBE |
It's a secret! But it is a household name. As a clue, he was on the same TV programme as me when the Club launched 20years ago. 
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| adey |
thanks for the clue andy i still dont have a clue. (were going to see mick miller on saturday?) 
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| coaster-andy |
It has to be Keith Harris & Orvil. | ||||||
| Coaster Clare |
As already said we are stopping in a flat from Friday to Monday and its only £140 for the four of us so if there any families out there who need the details I will forward the web site etc.
Clare Wright |
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| Magic |
LAst I heard he was charging £5000 a show. Don't think Nev charges us enough to cover that cost. |
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| ccp |
maybe only orvil then
i wish i could fly but i can't
chris |
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| Big Stevie B |
If Orvil is there i`m going to teach him to fly. I`m gonna throw that puppet straight out the window. The monkey i could just about stand. Keith Harris? Please don`t. But that green bird thing is going on the big one without a lap bar! | ||||||
| ccp |
i believe he does an adult show with them now. would be fun to see how far orvil could fly:) footy springs to mind:) chris |
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| STEALTHYBUTBAD |
im staying at the langroyd and have done for the last 2 bashes and the owners are very welcoming too ! | ||||||
| Andy Hine MBE |
It's not Orville. It almost was Mick Miller! It was also nearly Johnnie Cassons. But instead its now....someone else! 
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| coaster_lover |
That's a shame Nev i wanted to put the duck on the ice blast !
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| adey |
bernard manning(back from the grave)lol
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| smiler |
I hope it was that bloke again that juggler bout 2 , 3 years ago he was great had everyone in stitches was great but who knows. | ||||||
| nemesis scribe |
Oh yeah, he was superb that juggling fella. That was 2006, my first bash, awwwwwww . . . AD 
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| bluea61 |
Mick Miller was in Ideal aparently. I don't recognise him. Just sent off our invite today. Theres me and hayley and her sister is coming to her first bash. We are all staying at the langroyd. |
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| Andy Hine MBE |
I tried to get the juggler (Steve Royle) but he is on tour so couldn't make our date. The person I do have those is good - very silly!
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| Rough Rider |
Any chance of booking Dolly Parton?
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| Jester |
Sorry Ryan, but you'll have to make do with british 'Bingo Boobs' instead!
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| oblivion |
Is it frank carson? That would be really cool, he cracks me up lol! | ||||||
| adey |
maybe its stan boardman(the germans bombed are chippy)
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| Rough Rider |
Ha!
Any boobs will do
Preferably attached to a rich widow looking for a toy boy (ME)!
Only clause is ..........she must own a theme park
Ah well.......I can wait
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| c anderson |
Ryan forgot the somebody for him must also own a brewery. | ||||||
| Andy Hine MBE |
All 3 Friday acts now confirmed! One speciality act, one illusionist & one comedian! (Oh, and me!!)
Don't miss it! |
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| bluea61 |
Its not Death is it? |
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| Andy Hine MBE |
haha, no not Death!
I still need a couple of Gong Acts. Come on, if you want to murder a song, tell some naff jokes, juggle badly, etc, please have a go! E-mail me (subject 'Gong'). Thanks Andy |
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| Magic |
Please no more bad jugglers. I trust Ryan will be doing another one of his stories or is he too rattled this year. |
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| Bunnie |
Sent my payment
Got my outfit Now I can't wait
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| Happy Helen |
I have sent my payment and have got my outfit too.
Can't wait either. My mum is bringing me up, but I will be coming on my own for the whole weekend. |
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| Rough Rider |
Superb Magic...(how come it never changed to Apple/ Clown coaster for you)
HA! It's a conspiricy
You would not beleive what I'm doing this year..........WOW!!! I won't give tooo! much away........but one act is live from Texas VIA sattelite riding the, DARE I SAY IT>>>>>RA**LER
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| Big Stevie B |
Are the normal crowd all up for the Syndicate night club on the Friday night again this year after the show then?
Anybody else knows where we are if you want a laugh and to join us. |
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| oblivion |
Of course i am up for the syndicate, wouldn't miss it!
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| stealth fan |
Not for me as I dont do nightclubs, ta. | ||||||
| smiler |
Its a fantastic club and looking forward to it one of the highlights of the trip. Were try not to leave by 12:30 this time Less then 3 weeks to go.
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| Bunnie |
Count us out of the nightclub, want to be bright and fresh for the Saturday
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| bluea61 |
I think we might be going, just have to see how I feel after that Waltzer!! | ||||||
| nemesis scribe |
I will be giving the nightclub a miss this year.
Dance night clubs dont really interest me much these days plus the Fri / sat night is the only chance to have a good chat to some friends who i dont get to see very often. Plus i got run over by a tram last year 
Adam Bradley |
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| Andy Hine MBE |
Still need one more Gong Act - and am hoping for someone who has never taken part before. Anyone fancy a laugh? No one has ever regretted taking part and some (Ryan) come back year after year! Even if you don't have an act but want to take part contact me as I have loads of silly ideas! You'll probably only be on stage for 15 seconds!
E-mail me at andy@rccgb.co.uk (subject 'Gong Show') Thanks |
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| Rough Rider |
I must be MAAAAD!!
Every year I always say to myself "I wonder if I will be doing another act next year?"....as Ideas are hard to come by. But saying that.......yet another idea has cropped up again this year so I'm afraid yet again guys you are stuck with another act from me this year
Seriously though.........................I have never regretted doing it. JUST GO FOR IT AND GIVE IT A TRY
It is fantastic fun, Even if you get gonged/boo'd off. (I'm glad to say that I have only been gonged off once, as most people want to hear and see the Full act). Thanks guys What a privilage
See you at Blackers Ryan |
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| Happy Helen |
No, nightclubs don't interest me neither. I'm sure it will be a great social oppuortunity as I wouldn't get to see people very often from RCCGB. |
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| Coaster Toaster |
im out clubbing bring on the rave lights | ||||||
| smiler |
So friday then is pier in the afternoon show in everning and club at night bring on the friday night
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| Coaster Toaster |
Sounds like a plan, get up there aroun 1 - 2 ish so get food etc then the fun begins | ||||||
| bluea61 |
I think we'll be there later in the afternoon. Probably around 3-4ish. We'll have to see. Its a long old journey. | ||||||
| Coaster Police |
We driving up from Bournemouth, stopping in at Southport during the afternoon. Hopefully it'll be open!
Then it's evening beer and entertainment. No clubbing for me as i'll be knackered. |
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| stealth fan |
Me and Mum are heading up there just after the morning rush hour, hopefully. Going to get the new Camelot tick in the form of Knightmare on the way up.
Can't wait now.
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| Bunnie |
Still unsure whether to do Southport or Camelot on the way up 
Not long to go now |
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| WildMouse |
I'll also be visiting Camelot on the way up to the Bash.
It's a toss up between clubbing, Funny Girls (had lots of recommendations), after show drinks or a night cap on the Friday evening. Will see how I'm feeling on the night. Not long to go folks. Can't wait to see you all again. |
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| stealth fan |
We will keep a lookout for you aswell Mouseyboy Great to hear you are joining us for the best weekend in the year, apart from Megamania lol.
Me and Mum will be doing the Tower after the ERS on the sunday, so can you guys not bother bringing the fog again please although it was quite bizzare last year on the walk of faith and from the picture it looked like I was sitting on the clouds, although I'm no Angel 
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| WildMouse |
Yeah, I'm not going to miss yet another Bash!
Might be a mini take-over going on up the Tower on the Sunday as me and Ste (Keefe) plan on heading up after the ERS also. |
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| smiler |
You know its got to be the clubbing mate many great times in that club only once a year we do it got to be done. Great to see you on the bsah mate. |
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| Rough Rider |
I'm with you Carl as there are a few of us planning to do the Tower after the Sunday ers, before travelling 260 miles back home to Wales, 
OOOOPPPSSS!! Did I mention Wales won the Grand Slam this year????
See you soon guys, Counting the days. Just had a thought? Anyone else interested in joining us for the Tower after the ERS? |
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| oblivion |
Not sure whether to do the tower or zoo after the ERS yet! | ||||||
| stealth fan |
Ok, the Tower could be very crowded. Wonder if we could set a record for most club members in one lift
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| Kirk |
still trying to make up my mind weather i'll be attending or not, as its my final year at uni i've got a lot of work on at the moment, but i'm hopefully if i can get 30% boxed off by next thursday i'll be coming along
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| nemesis scribe |
You're not going because you are still upset about the Giants beating the Patriots!!!
Goooooooooooooooo Giants!!!!!
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| Kirk |
Theres always another season hehe
Lookig forward to seeing alot of old faces, its been a couple of yearssince my last trip
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| Death |
Hail All!
Well...Assuming I'm not going to default to my usual absent-minded self and forget in the morning, I should have my membership renewal and Bash form in the post later today. Just gotta hope the cheque doesn't bounce!
As someone has asked: No, Nev hasn't got me down for any acts this year at all. On the other hand, I did PM him with an idea for an interesting Gong Show act that I'd like to do earlier this evening...But if Andy accepts it (And the Paradise Room give their consent to the use of certain props) then I'd probabally have a minimum act duration this year due to what I'm doing...
As for when I'll be there on the Friday: I'll probabally be around South Beach area after 16:00 or so as I'll be staying in the same B&B as I did last year if they have space available. On the other hand, it really depends how long I'll have to wait at Taunton for my connecting train!
Farewell, and see ye all at the 'Bash!
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| Happy Helen |
I am coming up on the Thursday, so I will have the whole of Friday to do things, like the peirs, the Tower ect.
I have had a look at the Sandcastle website and it looks a really good pool with slides, wave machine and rapids. I think RCCGB will be offering discounts for members at Pizza Hut, Ocean Boulevard by the the Pleasure Beach and hopefully if you ride the Spinning Mouse on the South Peir, as I know last year if you showed your membership card you recieved a free second ride. Also there is the Sealife Centre if any of you wanted to make use of your Merlin Passes. The zoo sounds good as I have never been to the one in Blackpool before. website: www.flickr.com/happyhelen/sets Updated Megaglow Mania 2007 |
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| Andy Hine MBE |
Just got in from work (left early tonight!) and am just about to print the Bash programmes. Depending how long I can stay awake, I'll fold them and stuff them with your trip badges into envelops and on the way to work tomorrow (I'm on another 10am - midnight shift!). So hopefully you should get everything by Tues/Wed.
If you don't and you have sent your booking, please give it a couple more days then contact me. If you haven't booked, then don't expect anything
And if you are going to book, better send the form quick as the booking deadline is Friday. Andy |
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| Sir_LANs-a-lot |
Cheers Nev - Posted mine on Friday!
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| Sir_LANs-a-lot |
Quite looking forward to this in a couple of weeks! as I haven't been up for a few years...
How does Infusion compare with Nemesis? |
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| Bunnie |
Hope our bash stuff arrived ok, have checked my card and nothing has been debited yet.
Really looking forward to the Bash
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| WildMouse |
All my Bash bits 'n' bobs landed through my letterbox this morning. Not long to go now folks! | ||||||
| smiler |
Anyone whos thinking bout going to Southport may want to ring the information centre or something as just found this guys site and it says only open on weekends.
Easter Opening FRIDAY 21ST MARCH - SUNDAY 30TH MARCH 2008 12PM - 6PM Extra Week Due To Demand MONDAY 30TH MARCH - SUNDAY 6TH APRIL 12PM - 5PM DAILY Off Peak Opening EVERY WEEKEND IN APRIL AND MAY 12PM - 6PM http://www.newpleasureland.fotopic.net/ |
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| Bunnie |
I'm worrying now
Everyone else seems to received their bash stuff, but nothing has arrived here
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| c anderson |
Received our tickets this morning and looking at the programme Ryan is performing again, horray | ||||||
| Coaster Toaster |
Not got mine yet | ||||||
| Maxine |
Please stop talking about the Blackpool Bash and Funny Girls and Tower visit 'cos I can't do any of it. Boo hoo!
My boyfriend's birthday is 13th April and I abandoned him last year to do the Bash. I daren't abandon him again this year. Despite growing up on Lytham Road, i.e. behind Blackpool Pleasure Beach, he doesn't like coasters! Have a fun weekend everyone and I'll look forward to seeing what I missed in the next year book! See you at Loopathon if not before. Maxine |
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| stealth fan |
Snap
Got our stuff through today. Not long now. |
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| nemesis scribe |
My bash stuff came through today also!!
Cannot wait . . . its gonna be grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!!
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| smiler |
Aint got are yet must be just down south we aint got them yet
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| bradpeet |
Nope - not got to me here in Yorkshire yet. | ||||||
| bluea61 |
Ours arrived yesterday. | ||||||
| oblivion |
Got ours yesterday too
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| Coaster Toaster |
Ours has now arrived | ||||||
| Bunnie |
Ours has now also arrived
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| adey |
got ours today in stockport
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| Happy Helen |
Mine arrived yesterday.
Just hoping for some fine weather. |
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| bradpeet |
Mine arrived today too.
Second class post - way to go, Andy
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| Andy Hine MBE |
Ran out of 1st class and as it was 2am couldn't get anymore! So I just used a few 2nd class I had in stock!
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| chewie |
1st or 2nd class...It don't matter got my tickets on Weds.
See y'all at the beach. |
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| Death |
Hail All!
Well...I got my tickets somewhere between Wednesday and Thursday, I can't remember...But I've got them, and that's the main thing so far as I'm concerned! By the by...If anyone's still yet to book their accommodation, may I make a shameless plug for the hotel that I'm using; The Verdo in Osbourne Road.
This is a very nice B&B situated in one of the back roads just North of the Pleasure Beach (About three mins walk to the Paradise Room) with all en-suite rooms, breakfast included, and good rates if I'm any judge. When I booked with them earlier today, they said that they were fairly quiet over the 'Bash weekend, so there should still be a few rooms available there. Being within five mins walk of Blackpool South station, it'd be a good choice for anyone coming in via public transport as well.
As far as I know, room rates over the 'Bash weekend are: (E&OE)
* - Note: The Verdo is a quiet B&B mainly orientated towards families and the over 55's. Therefore, groups of younger people may not find this establishment suitable for them. Farewell, and see ye all at Blackpool!
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| nemesis scribe |
LESS THAN A WEEK UNTIL THE BASH, WOOOOO - HOOOOO!!!!!!
Sorry, couldnt help that one
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| Sir_LANs-a-lot |
Yep - Just bought train tickets... Just waitin' on Membership renewal and Bash tickets now...
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| smiler |
Few questions.
1. Is it half term up there so the place will be packed with kids etc. 2. Is wild mouse open. 3. Whats the weather like up there at the moment to. |
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| Bunnie |
Smiler, half term has ended now
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