#Altern8 will be closed on September 15th, as most regulars will be at Broxford. And we had no chocolate biscuits today either, so it's obviously all going to pot.
Little Paul - - Parent #
I think I've decided that although it's a pita to get to, and not a cheap one, it is however cheaper and easier to get to than my alternative plans, so I'll be there for the first weekend.
I can't get any time off work this time of year though, so can't do any more than that :(
I'm there from Thurs-Sun I think, plans still a little fluid. Shame to miss you LP.
Little Paul - - Parent #
I haven't completely ruled out the second weekend yet (although J is working at his railway so wouldn't be able to join me unlike the first weekend)
Perhaps I'll see what the site/vibe is like when I get there.
No. I'm going to see at least 1 day of Middlesex v Somerset instead. I suppose there's a very outside chance that I'll show up just for the poker night.... If Hairy is going, that is.
Hairy told me at the EJC that he was unlikely to attend.With it being Johnny B's farm and Dave Dyer just down the road it is certain that there will be plenty of poker though.
As for prices, I looked it up today and it would cost me £25 per day to go for the last 4 days which is what I had in mind.I am not prepared to spend £100 for a long weekend so I am now thinking that I will have to go for the full week or not at all. Would be a shame to miss my chance of winning both poker tournaments in the same year.
I have been to all but 3 or 4 "Bristols" and feel like I should show loyalty to Dave for all the hard work he has put into keeping "Bristol" alive however I don't understand why it is so expensive this year. As I understand it, the site is changing because the scout park was getting so expensive therefore if the new site is a lot cheaper why the price hike?
A very conflicted and confused Monte
Monte is you went last year you could pay £5 for membership which would give you £5 a day discount or let you go for the whole week for £100
www.broxfordevents.co.uk/price-list-1
£105 with membership fee.Trouble is I can't really afford the time to go for the whole event and even if I become a member its still £85 for 4 days. If I had never been before and wanted to go for the last weekend to check it out the price may well have put me off. The membership idea was intended to reward previous attendees but to a newbie it could look a bit exclusive. I feel like I am being punished for not going to the whole event.
Little Paul - - Parent #
This feels like as good an opportunity to say "OMG! Look how cheap Bungay is!" https://www.bungayballsup.com/?page_id=59
Danny Colyer - - Parent #
> even if I become a member its still £85 for 4 days.
Depends which 4 days - it's £65 if you come for the first 4 days.
I think the last weekend has been more expensive than the first part of the week for a while now. That's supply and demand - a lot of people only come along for the last few days, little realising that the first few days, before it gets all manic, are actually the best bit of the convention.
Pricing aside, I think telling people they can't show up on the Friday evening before the convention officially starts (as we've been doing for years at the old site) is a mistake. It's alienated people who would otherwise have come down for the weekend with their kids, but can't justify the travelling time just for Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Pricing aside, I think telling people they can't show up on the Friday evening before the convention officially starts (as we've been doing for years at the old site) is a mistake. It's alienated people who would otherwise have come down for the weekend with their kids, but can't justify the travelling time just for Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
I think they are hosting a hula hoop convention/workshop that doesn't finish till Saturday on the same site (who are paying ~£40 per day) which might be why they don't want jugglers arriving early.
www.hoohahoopgathering.co.uk
Yes Alas I will not be attending at all this year.
I have started a new job (WHAT?! Hairy's got a job?!) Admin for NHS.
It does feel like "letting the side down" but with that and my shoulder tendonitis it is just too much to go this year. I think Ben Beever and Sean Morris are going from Manchester today and there may be others. Hope everyone has a great time.. and someone beat Monte in the poker - we'd never hear the end of it if he's double champ.
But would he more unbearable than Ewan if he wins? The number of regular poker players is slightly down meaning that even my chances of winning have increased.
Nigel
York Jugglers - - Parent #
You are welcome to come along to York Jugglers, we have plenty of chocolate biscuits at the moment.
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