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Rogue · Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865

Just wanted to ask a few questions with regard to the 2009 trips Smile

1. Is there any news on dates for the Thorpe Park trip? I only ask as I may need to book the time off work soon.

2. What sort of price will the Blackpool Bash be? Considering 9 rides rumoured to be SNBO and the shows have been dropped will we see a reduction passed on?

3. What is happening about the Oakwood trip now that the park only open until 6pm from 1st to 31st August?

http://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/plan/opening.asp

Does this mean that the "glow" part of Megaglowmania has come to an end?
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bradpeet · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject:

All good questions Rachel - and no answers to any of them yet apparently.

I was just wondering about the Thorpe Park one myself - we are in the last week of January now, and the Thorpe Park trip is pencilled in for March, which really is very close now.

I would guess that the Blackpool Bash will basically cost a little more than last years (perhaps 10% increase?) There is no indication that they will be any adjustment to their entry prices to reflect the reduction in the number of 'attractions'.

Can anybody give any more information about these topics please?
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stevencaine · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject:

I think Nev is on the ski trip at the momment and wont be back until the weekend,
As for the Oakwood question this came up with a certain other coaster group that has an ers in the evening the week before us and theres is still going ahead as planned,so im guessing that there will be no change for the Oakwood ers i might be wrong

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Thanks for that Steve, I had also heard that about the other coaster group.
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Jester · Site Admin Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 317

The Thorpe Trip will always be very last minute, as it is dependent on the commissioning of the new coaster.
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Keith Dudson · Kiddie Poster Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 6

Does anybody now how last minute that will be as i will have to book time off as holiday Question

Coaster Police · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:52 am Post subject:

If it's like the Stealth Attack trip to Thorpe you will get a couple of weeks notice.

I have just prepped them that need to know at work with the fact that "I will need a random day off in March, but don't know when", so at least it won't come as a surprise.

Nev is on the Skiing Trip this week and back at the weekend. I have a list of things he's needing to send me for the website, including the 2009 membership costs. SO these should all be done soon once he's back and catches up! *pokes nev*

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Magic · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:09 pm Post subject:

Last I heard was Nev's waiting for confirmation from Thorpe, who are waiting for Saw to be handed over to them. Nev's not being slack, he just hasn't got final approval from the park, who themselves don't know a definitive date. I'm sure the moment he knows the date it'll be posted on here, ahead of formal invites being sent out.
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Nemesis Nick · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:36 pm Post subject:

Trouble is, surely Nev can't leave it till last minute to organise and announce the Thorpe Park trip. If it's to be a weekday mid to late March, wouldn't he have had to have booked it by now? Face it, look what has to be pre-booked: (indeed this goes for any trip for that matter)

Date for a large group to be vistiting Thorpe Park
Negotiate a group rate, to determine the trip price per head
Book the ERSs we're going to have (start and/or end of day), so that safety checks can be done earlier than usual, and staff can be laid on to run the ride(s).

Wouldn't all that need to be finalised at least two months before the intended date of visiting?

Coaster Toaster · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject:

Nick as said before if im right the stealth one was sent out mid feb ish, the park wont have any probs getting staff in to work as its extra pay.

The ride checks are normally done early morning and your talking around 8 ish sometimes.

As for needing to tell the park in advance about large groups they have them all the time (school trips) so they will be used to handling that.

Yes it would be short notice but to be fair as well it has been said the club trip would be around march time hust after the ride opens and if like the other trips a week day meaning people would have said to work iv got something on in march so they are sort of aware.

Im sure andy will do a great job as always and will be a fab trip

Coaster Police · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:13 pm Post subject:

As Magic said above....

"Last I heard was Nev's waiting for confirmation from Thorpe, who are waiting for Saw to be handed over to them. Nev's not being slack, he just hasn't got final approval from the park, who themselves don't know a definitive date. I'm sure the moment he knows the date it'll be posted on here, ahead of formal invites being sent out."

So i'd expect that the whole thing is probably pre-agreed with Thorpe Park already, and all that we are waiting for is a date from Thorpe when they expect to have the coaster handed over to them by the manufacturers. Then, it's a simple case of set the date, send out the invites, publicise the information on the website and here, and there we go.

It will be short notice, but not anything daft like 48hrs, so you'll get a good few weeks up to a month i'd expect.

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Andy Hine MBE · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:13 pm Post subject:

Hi Everyone

I'm back from skiing (in one piece!) and have been hard on the case with trips!

So in answer to some of the questions here is some updates:

1) Thorpe - please PENCIL in SATURDAY 21st March (my birthday!). I hope to confirm 100% in next day or so (just waiting for Thorpe to confirm after they get sign off from the manufacturer)

2) Blackpool Bash - working on price but as usual I will ensure excellent value for money - where else can you get a 3 day event, with loads of ERS's, two nights of entertainment and a lunch for £25!!*

3) Oakwood - late night ERS as usual. There will be some itinerary changes as the park is closing to the public earlier, but staff are staying late so we can have out party ERS!

*As with a lot of parks BPB are doing what they can to keep running. So if they have to close a few rides here and there to save some money, then that is much better than the whole park closing for good! Remember each major ride needs 2 - 3 staff operating it and if the numbers aren't going to parks and spending the money then they obviously won't/can't want to run at a loss. As such BPB are looking at ways of saving during the current climate. Behind the scenes they are working hard to do everything they can so as coaster enthusiasts we should do our bit by supporting BPB and all the other parks in the UK. In light of that I hope that you will all try to make the Blackpool Bash. A lot of members work very hard to ensure you have fun on this trip. I did think about dropping the Friday night, but thought no, as a Club we should all stick together and have fun together! So do try and make it and whilst on the subject of having fun - I now need volunteers for the Gong Show! So if you have a party piece, good or bad (preferably bad), then let me know and you can be one of the many members who have become infamous!! Very Happy

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JamesC · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject:

bluea61 · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

Personally I hope it changes! Very Happy

I have something on that day so wouldn't be able to go.
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MrDJ · Junior Poster Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 89

Penciled in, yippee! Very Happy

and at least most of us wont have to worry about groveling with our bosses to take a short notice day off, double yippee!
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stealth fan · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject:

Penciled in here aswell. Can't wait, the tension is building
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smiler · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:55 pm Post subject:

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I`m praying for the 21st to work out, great date choice Smile

I managed to get that day off work, result.
Saw is well gonna be my kinda ride isn't it Very Happy

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MrDJ · Junior Poster Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 89

the countdown clock on the thorpe website is on 35 days so the official date still looks like the 13th march.
i wonder if this will be the press release day for the first official run with human guinea pigs.
i hope i turn into a guinea pig by then Laughing

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oblivion · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 5:58 pm Post subject:

If its the 21st then me and simon have managed to get it off work. If anyone is travelling up from the north or midlands areas we would be very very grateful for a lift, as the train prices are going to be absolutely ridiculous otherwise. We will pay towards petrol etc just pm me if you can help coz we really want to go! Smile

smiler · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:48 pm Post subject:

For the children these tv characters are at the pleasure beach when were there.

Apr 10th Angelina Ballerina

Apr 11th Fifi and the Flowertots

Apr 12th Spongebob Squarepants
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Coaster Toaster · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:07 pm Post subject:

Not just the kids who would want pics with sponge bob lol

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I think its really sad how grown adults in this club always try to get there pictures taken with the characters.
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oblivion · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:33 pm Post subject:

Hmm us at euro disney springs to mind! lol! Very Happy

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Auntie Murial · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:16 am Post subject:

I personally think that the characters get more pleasure about having their pictures taken with the RCCGB members Smile

stealth fan · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:15 pm Post subject:

http://s345.photobucket.com/album...ion=view&current=Photo001.jpg

Yep, I would have to agree Laughing

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oblivion · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:25 am Post subject:

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I think Kelly is right with those dates 17th, 18th and 19th.

10th, 11th, 12th is Easter weekend Smile

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smiler · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

Noooooooo sorry got to excited Laughing

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Paul H. · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject:

I might be looking in the wrong place but has March 21st been confirmed for Thorpe Park????????????

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Wildthing · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject:

Hello if you read Nevs piece on the Gong Show, he has a bit of coaster track underneath saying 1 month 5 days to Saw, with a little maths that works out at 21st March!!! Hope this helps?? Very Happy

Coaster Police · Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject:

21st March is the provisional date. I.E. if everything works to plan, this is the date it will be. Nev did say pencil it in your diaries.... not pen - so there could still be a farce, but if it is, it'll be from the Thorpe end of things.

I have every Saturday free at the moment, except the 18th April (when i'll be on something else thats going on in Blackpool) so whatever it is.... i'll be there. But lets hope for the provisional date, as i need to ride coasters!!!!! Shocked

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Andy Hine MBE · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:02 am Post subject:

Hi everyone.

I can now confirm 100% that SAW-TED: The Trip is Saturday 21st March.
Invites will be printed and on way soon (along with Blackpool Bash invites).
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oblivion · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:35 am Post subject:

Yay! Me and Simon will be there Smile

. Looks like we are going to have to pay £140 in total for trains and £100 in a travelodge for the fri and sat nights though - expensive!!! Will be nice to get away for a couple of days and see everyone though.

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Nimmykins · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject:

Sadly I won't make it to Saw-Ted.

I am going to a matinée performance of God of Carnage, starring Richard E Grant.

That's at the theatre, in the FLESH!!!!!
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