So - who is going to BritRoc...??

[Gordon J Pownall]

It's not too late to enter. I got an email from Sarah which gave the new closing date for entries as 9th October. Get those entries in*.

Andy

* unless you're a better dancer than me - for you fab (or even average ) dancers it's weeks too late, just come as spectators

...and of course there will be a height penalty for anyone outside the defined levels of normality....(normal people will be scored higher - obviously)....

[Andy McGregor]

...and of course there will be a height penalty for anyone outside the defined levels of normality....(normal people will be scored higher - obviously)....

How about amending the rules to say 'for every complete inch over the normal height of 5' 7" you will lose one place'

[Lindsay]

thanks for the PMs re. accommodation
finally found a nice hotel in brighton- only 10 mins away in taxi apparently- for £35 per room/nt
just sending in application today, better late than never.
looking forward to seeing you there

[Sheepman]

looking forward to seeing you there

Will you save me a dance please?

Greg

[Lindsay]

bien sur....

see ya there!

[Andy McGregor]

Only 7 shopping days to go.

Here is plan A

1. Buy glitter, sparkly things, shiny tights, lycra (tm) and shoes.

2. Buy more.

3. Go to Britroc, buy more things from exhibitors - anything sparkly.

4. Dance a bit.


Plan B.

1. Practice, practice, practice.

DO NOT DO PLAN B, IT'S NOT FAIR

[Tiggerbabe]

Here is plan A

1. Buy glitter, sparkly things, shiny tights, lycra (tm) and shoes.

2. Buy more.

3. Go to Britroc, buy more things from exhibitors - anything sparkly.

4. Dance a bit.

I like Plan A Andy, but for 3 & 4. sustitute - Go to Britroc, buy more things and dance A LOT

[Graham W]

Open partner er, retired b4 she started - so may go to watch.. & dodge flying glitter.

G

[Ski & Rock]

Beccy & I will be there.

Just a chill out weekend for us. Will chance DWAS though.

Has anyone found reasonable accomodation with free parking?

Best I can find is an appartment for 5 at £300 Pam & Murphy would share, leaving one single bedroom!

[Minnie M]

A mile down the road (west) there are no parking restrictions, just ask any local when you get there (from New Church Road and the side roads from there)

Being a local there are lots of small guest houses and hotels on the Hove seafront and the roads coming off of it, it is off season so there must be lots of vacancies

- why don't you PM Sarah or email Graham I am sure they will help.

[Tiggerbabe]

- why don't you PM Sarah or email Graham I am sure they will help.

Or Lindsay - she did say she got a good deal on a B&B just a few posts ago

[Ski & Rock]

Beccy & I will be there.

Looking forward to watch you glitzy lot strut your stuff.

Heard the trick is park up early morning as not many free parking slots.

[Gordon J Pownall]

Still time to get your entries in before this Saturday....

There are still slots in all categories if you want to enter....


Of course the Friday night and Saturday party will be excellent as well so come along and strut your stuff (and warm up) Friday and then you'll be ready to wow the crowds the next day...


See you all there......

[Lindsay]

I woz too late for lucky dip so am on waiting list

so.... they need more men to enter as a fair few girlies need partners

see ya there

[Andy McGregor]

I woz too late for lucky dip so am on waiting list

so.... they need more men to enter as a fair few girlies need partners

see ya there

Come on Gordy, 'fess up. Are you in the lucky dip?

[Andy McGregor]

Heard the trick is park up early morning as not many free parking slots.

I'm not sure there are any all-day free of charge parking slots in the area of Hove Town Hall. There's on-street ticket parking but I think it might have a 4 hour limit, and there is a big multi-story car park directly opposite. You can park there all day and it's reasonably priced. It's free in the evening too.

[ElaineB]

Come on Gordy, 'fess up. Are you in the lucky dip?

Hope so, in fact any of you from the forum would do nicely!!!

There's about twenty coming down from Bristol/Cardiff now. One of them is celebrating his birthday and another has just got engaged and is 'the happiest man on earth'. I think we will be partying hard on Saturday night.

Can't wait!


Elaine

[Lynn]

Can't wait!

Only one (3 hour ) meeting tomorrow then the weekend starts early - travelling on Thurs. Just have to decide what to pack... (going shopping on Fri so might have something new to wear!)

Looking forward to my first competition experience! (I think! )

[Minnie M]

It is a real shame I wont be there this weekend not bothered about the comp., but will really miss meeting up with you guys I am off to a swing weekender - didn't realise the dates clashed when I booked

PARKING IN HOVE:
I think I am the only Car Driving Hove-ite on the forum (Kate is too, but not a car driver)

As per my previous quote:-

A mile down the road (west) there are no parking restrictions, just ask any local when you get there (from New Church Road/ Sackville Road and the side roads from there)

from Andy McG

I'm not sure there are any all-day free of charge parking slots in the area of Hove Town Hall. There's on-street ticket parking but I think it might have a 4 hour limit, and there is a big multi-story car park directly opposite. You can park there all day and it's reasonably priced. It's free in the evening too.

This is true and the Traffic wardens in Hove are hot, be careful - the seafront parking is now up to 9 hours but it also includes Sunday parking. There are also be a spate of car thefts in the area, so don't leave valuables in the car and take the top of your stereo !

If you are not using the car over the weekend, it is best to park deeper into Hove (as above) as there are no restrictions and it really is only a short walk to the Centre (about half a mile) - be careful not to park on the residents areas, as I have said the Traffic Wardens are little nazis

For late night snacks, Preston Street has late night cafes (about a mile away) OR if you are driving, check out our late night diner (open ALL night) in central Brighton and get a GUT BUSTER (LilyB's favourite) or a MEGA GUT BUSTER (DavidB's favourite)

GOOD LUCK TO ALL CONTESTANTS - and enjoy my home town

[Tiggerbabe]

travelling on Thurs./snip/....................Looking forward to my first competition experience! (I think! )

Best of luck Lynn, you'll have a great time - especially shopping with the Mighty Mr McG

GOOD LUCK to everyone entering and I hope the Scottish contingent (and anyone else travelling ) have a safe journey and a great weekend.