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Post by primenova on Feb 3, 2011 9:31:41 GMT
I want to point out that AA2012 isn't physically at the NEC... it's being held in the four-star Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel which has a fantastic track record for holding conventions and is - if I remember correctly - the second largest convention hotel in the UK. The NEC complex (which is what I think you're all confusing it with), is basically a block of halls with corridors joining them all up and a few food / drink concessions scattered around but the Hilton is nothing like that. It has it's own dedicated on-site parking and for public transport... when we did the scouting visit it took us less than 10 minutes to get there from Birmingham city centre. We know that we are losing the city centre shops, but the pros more than outweigh the cons. We basically had the choice for 2012 of either 1. relocating to somewhere bigger like this, 2. moving to a hall with no on-site accommodation (which would have meant a return to a one-day format as I don't believe that two day events work in non-residential venues) or 3. cancel the convention. Plus, what other TF convention in the UK has ever been able to offer 3 bars AND the chance for summer pool parties?! Aha! Yes, thats what I was confusing it with! It's the road to get from m42-a45 to the hotel that confuses me looking at it on a map - you can get parked up at NEC car park right away from the looks of it- but then abit of a walk. |
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 3, 2011 9:54:38 GMT
It's the road to get from m42-a45 to the hotel that confuses me looking at it on a map - you can get parked up at NEC car park right away from the looks of it- but then abit of a walk. Well you do have 18 months to practice your route. |
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Post by primenova on Feb 3, 2011 12:57:53 GMT
It does look confusing - when i've headed in to Birmingham from m42 onto a45 i'm sure the left lane is turn off for NEC - but can't follow where the road goes on the map - or do you keep going round to the NEC turn off from the A45 & before the turn off to M42?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2011 17:23:57 GMT
BAH! Someone leave out a glass of water at the entrance and I'll use a divining rod to find my way there
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Post by primenova on Feb 3, 2011 18:58:53 GMT
looking on a map looks like you need to get on S Way from the M42/a45 circle onto pen way [but looks to be a one way system round here] then that gets you on the north side of that water where the hotel is.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 3, 2011 19:22:17 GMT
So....2011, eh? Anyone actually bothered about that one?
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Feb 3, 2011 20:46:53 GMT
So....2011, eh? Anyone actually bothered about that one? -Ralph I am anyways. I shall be preregistering this weekend, and engaging in discussions regarding booking leave for it in the coming week. A 2012 convention is far too distant for me to be giving much consideration to at this stage - plenty of time next year to worry about determining exactly where that hotel is and how to get there. I have this years convention to enjoy yet! Karl |
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Post by primenova on Feb 4, 2011 7:17:04 GMT
We know the way to the hotel - even though you can still forget the way out, how many people have ended up walking along that bit above the entrance.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 7:53:03 GMT
We know the way to the hotel - even though you can still forget the way out, how many people have ended up walking along that bit above the entrance. Oh don't get me started about getting lost in Birmingham |
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 4, 2011 9:18:39 GMT
Just follow the sound of Gregg Berger's voice and you won't get lost!
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Post by primenova on Mar 23, 2011 15:57:52 GMT
I like the sound of 750 for 2012 - in the interview just read online.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 23, 2011 18:31:32 GMT
And what interview would that be?
-Ralph
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Post by primenova on Mar 24, 2011 7:03:46 GMT
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Post by Kingoji on Mar 24, 2011 9:42:13 GMT
Coooooooool! Two more guests announced in a week or so, and 8 already confirmed for next year, including 3 VAs.
Starting to feel internal hype once more!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2011 21:56:44 GMT
Coooooooool! Two more guests announced in a week or so, and 8 already confirmed for next year, including 3 VAs. Starting to feel internal hype once more! I wonder if the two guests announced for this year will be comic, VA or Production related? (maybe Nick and James or Bill and Jim as a pair?) |
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Post by Kingoji on Mar 24, 2011 22:19:58 GMT
I'd be happy with whomever really, but personally I have my fingers crossed for Wildman and Senior.
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Post by primenova on Jun 14, 2011 13:20:25 GMT
Andrew's back. Be good to get Geoff - hope that link elsewhere is getting lots of viewings.
Are the prices for next yera going to be about £50 for weekend pass & hope that can pay on the sunday this year, so only have hotel to book later on.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2011 18:17:34 GMT
Adult tickets for 2012 will be £45 for the weekend. All being well, we will be opening bookings for next year in the next couple of weeks!
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Post by Nigel on Jun 15, 2011 18:48:34 GMT
I'm waiting to hear which event my Olympic ticket is for, so I can start thinking about next year.
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