I would like to announce confirmation of the times and dates of the
Ultimate Empeg Meet 2011. This is preliminary information about the event. Please visit this thread regularly for updates in the next few weeks.
PLEASE NOTE that although the program order and content of events may change, the
DATES and LOCATION of the event are confirmed and will
NOT change. Please spread the word to fellow empeggers, and those you know who don't visit the board very often these days.
You are cordially invited to the Ultimate Empeg meet, 2011. New and old 'peggers are all welcome!The location for the event is the family-friendly
Springfield Country Hotel & Spa in Wareham, Dorset, UK. If you wish to begin booking for the event, then special two-night rates are available for rooms, which are economically priced for doubles and twins. All hotel facilities will be available over the weekend, including:
- Sports facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Machine room
- Restaurant, bar, and cafe
- A superb location in the countryside with walks and local attractions
- Children's facilities (TBC)
Please contact the hotel directly to make your bookings: mention
Schofield Party, 9 July as a reference when booking.
The event is based around the hotel and takes place across four days,
Friday 8th July to
Monday 11th July, 2011 (inclusive).
There are 5 (yes, FIVE) main events over the weekend for your pleasure, based on the tried and tested formula established at empeg events in the past, but with a few twists thrown in, namely:
FREE FOOD AND DRINK! (Yaaaay!)
*So, what's on?
Friday, 8th JulyRob's Film NightLocation:
The REX Cinema, Wareham
Time: 17:00 - Late (trust me,
VERY late
)
An eccentric collection of films and TV shows that have amused and entertained me over the years - I hope they will amuse you too. Given my preference for Science Fiction, this might give you an idea of the content that has been lined up - be surprised on the night!
- Souvenir program to take away!
- Popcorn and Ice cream!
- Old fashioned adverts matching the program, plus a few surprises!
- Films and shorts from 18:00 to 23:00
- Late bar (private party)
- FREE pin of local Real Ale (Have a Piddle )
- FREE Wine and soft drinks
- FREE local scrumpy (TBC!!!!!)
- FREE Buffet with Veggie options (the Salt Pig )
- Mini-bus between hotel and venue (TBC)
- Child-friendly content until 21:00
- much, much, more!
Saturday, 9th JulyEmpeg Meet, 2011Location: Springfield County hotel (Lakeside conference room), Wareham
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
All your usual empeg meet favourites, including:
- Special Announcements!
- Demonstrations!
- Car-park competitions!
- FREE lunch buffet and drinks!
- Distance competition!
- Shiny cars!
- Grubby cars!
- empeg installs!
- PRIZES!!!!
- Empeg Mugs and Tee-shirts!
- much, much, more!
Catch up with all your empeg buddies, and meet some of the hallowed people who developed your favourite consumer product
Be there, or
Be Square! **And now, for your continued gratification:
Rob's 50th birthday party/Empeg BBQ!!! Location: Springfield County hotel (Lakeside conference room), Wareham
Time: 17:00 - Fall over/Bar drunk dry
***The not to be missed, once-in-a-lifetime, blow-out party of the decade! Wherever you are in the world, the place
to be is here!
Featuring:
- FREE BBQ (with ribs!)
- FREE drink (within certain limits - TBC)
- Photo booth
- Kids Punch and Judy show (non-rude version)
- Mums and Dads Punch and Judy show (complete with rude political and non-PC content - NO KIDS ALLOWED, so there )
- Goody bags (with sweeties!) for everyone attending
- Champagne toasts for all
- Silly party games for all
- The World-Famous FEELY BAG GAME (Now with EXTRA ADDED FUN!!!)
- FREE drinks (did I say that already?)
- Late bar. Yes, I do mean late. In fact, the bar will be open as long as you are. If you know what I mean. No, really. Well, if you don't believe me, come to the party.
- Real ales
- Local wines
- Rob's choice of music
- Comedy Jazz band ( The WORLD FAMOUS Bob Kerr and his WHOOPEE Band) Bring your silly party hats!
- FREE drinks
- Open-air Laser tag
- PRIZES!!!!
- Firework show (Oooo! Aaaah!)
- Marshmallows toasted on an open fire ****
- Robots and other technological marvels! (Oooo! Aaaah!)
- Rocket launcher (TBC)
- Gas cannons firing dead chickens! (TBC)
- Fire-breather, complete with beautiful assistant!
- Fire extinguishers and other equipment for your safety!
- Lots of FREE drinks (did I mention that?)
- Ambulances standing by
- Easy walking distance to your room when you give up hope
- Disco (featuring my choice of music, GROAN) (TBC) *****
- Amazing Sound and Light!
- James Clark's AMAZING Late Night Cocktail Mixing Session (fire extinguishers provided. WARNING: Your nose hairs are at risk if you stay for this part of the evening. This time they might even be real cocktails. Yes, honestly.
- FREE Terrifying hangover next morning.
- much, much, more!
Sunday, 10th JulySpecial Events DayLocation: Wareham Quayside, Wareham + other Locations
Time: 10:00 - 22:00
Nurse your hangovers with a full English breakfast and coffee in the sunshine at the riverside. Today features various chill-out activities to help you recover from the night before.
- Coffee and Breakfast at The Quay, Wareham (indoor and outdoor seating)
- River Booze Cruise to secret destination - bring your Pirate eye patches!
- Day Trip to Bovington Tank Museum featuring tank rides for the foolhardy! (the Tiger Tank is not guaranteed to be in running order unforch)
- Tank battle at 11:00, with REAL tanks! (TBC)
- Steam train rides to Swanage. Toot toot!
- Corfe Castle (also by train - buy an open return for best value)
- The Sea side! (complete with nudists)
- Walks around historic Wareham (complete with Silly Sword)
- Treasure hunt (TBC)
- Boat and Canoe hire
- Ducks
- Pooh sticks competition (complete with risky death-defying main road sprint crossing)
- Ice cream
- Model aircraft flying
- Traditional, specially arranged End-of-Event empeg Chinese meal (venue and menu TBC)
- much, much, more!
Monday, 11th JulyBreakfast and GoodbyesLocation: The Salt Pig cafe, Wareham
Time: 9:00 (TBC)
The sad end to a wonderful weekend - but what a way to finish!
- FREE Top-quality full English breakfast
- FREE coffee and tea (Mmmmmm.... come in and smell the coffee....)
- That's all, Folks!
So there you have it, folks!Although some details are to be confirmed, that's the way it's looking at the moment. It's going to be a big friendly crowd at the party, so come along and have the time of my life! I'm looking forward to welcoming you all for the weekend, and trust me....
THIS time, I intend to get Plastered Still to come:
- Location details and travel
- List of nearest airports
- Booking form for the event so I know how many are coming
Watch this space!
* Standard disclaimer: at some (well, most) of the events you attend - pay for the rest yourself!
** Errrr... don't forget to come in your cars, of course....
*** Whichever comes first, depending on your circumstances. I expect Roger to be Last Man Standing, for which there will be a special award
**** Well, toasted on a Jet Engine, actually. No, honestly.
**** Well, come on, it IS my party after all, and I'll cry if I want to. Yes, really.
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