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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by djtrev View Post
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    I am sure that the programme can be accessed from JA web site.
    Apparently not

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by djtrev View Post
    I am sure that the programme can be accessed from JA web site.
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    Apparently not
    I think it's this one.

    It's on the same page as the Booking Forms on their website.
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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Does anyone have or know of a male and female ticket please? I believe Deerhunter might still have a pair to sell so have pm'd him.... If anyone knows him, could they nudge him to log on please as I don't know if he's got the message! Or if anyone else has tickets, please could they pm me.

    Thank you

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidY View Post
    I think it's this one.

    It's on the same page as the Booking Forms on their website.
    Huh. Apparently ochos are unsuitable for beginners.

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by David Bailey View Post
    Huh. Apparently ochos are unsuitable for beginners.
    I thought it took several years to progress beyond walking?

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by Gav View Post
    I thought it took several years to progress beyond walking?
    Dunno, I've got 4 years to go yet. My feet hurt.

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Just noticed that the venue is an adults only resort.

    Well that's one less problem for some people

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Observation from afar. If find it both curious yet uplifting that JA's sworn enemy, Ceroc, still permits JA advertising on their Forum. Looking forward to JA returning the favour?

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus View Post
    Observation from afar. If find it both curious yet uplifting that JA's sworn enemy, Ceroc, still permits JA advertising on their Forum. Looking forward to JA returning the favour?
    JA didn't start this thread, I did, so it's not classed as advertising. If I worked for John or was connected to him in some way then yes it might be bending the rules, but I don't and I'm not so....

    I'm not even going! Gutted I am!

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus View Post
    Observation from afar. If find it both curious yet uplifting that JA's sworn enemy, Ceroc, still permits JA advertising on their Forum.
    Your observation presupposes that Ceroc view JA as an 'enemy' also. Such may have been the case in the past, I am not convinced it continues to be so.

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by robd View Post
    Your observation presupposes that Ceroc view JA as an 'enemy' also. Such may have been the case in the past, I am not convinced it continues to be so.
    I truly hope this is the case and if not, I sincerely hope that 'us punters' don't have to hear about it!

    I hoping this weekender feels fresh and new and all the bitterness and chips on shoulders, have vanished and the punters feel welcome, wherever they dance/ have danced in the past... We'll see
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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by robd View Post
    Your observation presupposes that Ceroc view JA as an 'enemy' also. Such may have been the case in the past, I am not convinced it continues to be so.
    Fair comment ... post written in haste over lunch and poor choice of words resulting. Would a better term be "active competitor"?

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Copied over from the VLV thread, as its a more appropriate thread. Lory

    Quote Originally Posted by djtrev View Post
    aftermath reports of new weekender venues such as JA Hemsby will be welcome.
    Now this is a different story. A brand new weekender and 'no one' knows anything much about it. The most I've heard, is from your report but how it'll work out as a dance venue will be very interesting indeed.

    I'm going and I will endeavour to write a full and comprehensive, unbiased review of the whole weekend on my return.

    This will include..

    *Check-in and 'welcome'
    *Accommodation and distance from venue
    *Layout and ease of accessibility to each room
    *Flooring
    *Bar service
    *Quality of music and sound
    *Air-con
    *Time table (although I do know in advance, I wont be doing many, if any, classes. So you'll have to rely on others for that.)
    *The kind of atmosphere created - i.e, does if feel snooty and cold or friendly and welcoming (this will definitely be the most important factor for me. I'm a friendly kinda gal, who likes to be asked to dance and see smiling faces. Too much serious coolness, does my head in )
    *The food and service - this will be very interesting for me, as I've never done a 'catered' weekender before and I'm quite looking forward to that aspect of it


    So, hows that Trev?
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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    p.s. A lot of my friends are waiting to see what this one is like, before booking up for the September one.
    So lets hope that any unexpected teething problems are sorted quickly or at least acknowledged, with a promise that they'll be sorted
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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    p.s. A lot of my friends are waiting to see what this one is like, before booking up for the September one.
    So lets hope that any unexpected teething problems are sorted quickly or at least acknowledged, with a promise that they'll be sorted
    On first glance, it sounds like some of the obvious issues with previous weekenders have been addressed - eg. dancers only (no sharing with proles). Also, the "Bluesmix" band looks interesting. Plus, of course, the welcome return of the Fancy Dress theme, which I expect a certain tall person to walk away with

    It's a bit light on detail regarding the dance floors / rooms, however? Apparently there are three of them, but are they all under the same roof?

    It's also (relatively) close for us Southerners - although I expect the journey to be fairly tortuous in terms of single-lane roads, it looks like you can get there in under 3 hours from London, which is a damnsight better than the average 5-hour marathon to SP.

    I hope it goes well.

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    p.s. A lot of my friends are waiting to see what this one is like, before booking up for the September one.
    Apparently September is already 70% booked so they'll need to get in quick
    Quote Originally Posted by David Bailey View Post
    I hope it goes well.
    Me too. We're booking for September but I am really looking forward to the reviews thread to see what folk make of it all.

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    When I went to see what the place was like I was actually working as DJ for Ceroc Anglia so the dance hall that I was in I imagine will be the middle one of the three.The Blue Lagoon is the smaller of the three.These are both accessible without leaving the building and the larger hall is literally next door.
    Goggle it and you will get a good idea of the position and layout of the place.
    I did wonder how they manage to play loud(hopefully)music until 4 in the morning without upsetting the neighbours.
    I not sure whether I read it right but I think the restaurant is self service which I initially think is a positive.
    Travel wise I dont think it should be too much of a problem.If you are travelling via the Norwch area obviously you would bypass that and carry on to Acle on the A47.You then have the choice of the A1064 and some minor single lane roads or you could carry on to Yarmouth and then take the coast road to Caister-Scratby-Hemsby.
    I do hope you are not dissappointed.Swish was the only weekender in this area so it is nice to see someone trying to offer another option.

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    Apparently September is already 70% booked so they'll need to get in quick

    The deposit is quite small, so there's no great risk, unlike Ceroc, where you have to part with the full amount straight away.

    Although, with Ceroc, you're very likely to be able to sell your ticket on, if you can't go/change your mind.
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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by David Bailey View Post
    It's also (relatively) close for us Southerners - although I expect the journey to be fairly tortuous in terms of single-lane roads, it looks like you can get there in under 3 hours from London, which is a damnsight better than the average 5-hour marathon to SP.
    Location is why I've not booked yet - I don't like a long, and complicated/expensive journey from airport to venue (which is why I've not been to Camber for years). So waiting to hear what journey times and costs are like. Also looking forward to the reviews, I'm sure it will be a good event.

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    Re: Jive Addiction Hemsby Weekender: (10-13 June 2011)

    Quote Originally Posted by David Bailey View Post
    Plus, of course, the welcome return of the Fancy Dress theme, which I expect a certain tall person to walk away with
    Oh Gawd, I'd forgotten about that I don't think I'm going to have time to go the full hog, might just have to find something 'make do'

    Anyway Underpar has an unfair advantage this time.. he's a real Policeman!
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