MJC 9 24th-26th June

[Gojive]

Stop being so flaming reasonable, it's too hot to be nice

The reason that I'm so flaming reasonable, is because it's so flaming hot, and I don't want to question you any further.... call it "flame grilled to your liking"

Oh, count me in - just not with the armbands!

Ok... "3, 2, 1, you're in!" (My armbands were deflated when I said that, honest!)

[Minnie M]

Ahem - that's three sexy forumites then?

Makes you wonder if it's worth actually going inside, the door area sounds more fun

[jivecat]

OK, the "campsite"...ummm, where do I start ...it's a small grassy area, at the back of the camp (just a short walk from the pavillion though).

The only facilities you'll have, are very basic, army style showers and toilets - (there was no hot water on at the Friday night last year either).

As you enter the camping area, the site slopes gently from your right to left. DON'T PITCH ON THE LEFT, BY THE TREES....as I did last year . It p*ssed down with rain, and of course all the water on the camp headed for my tent! .

Good luck!

Thanks, Gojive, for this encouraging information. Am I regretting this already? Nooo, of course not. Breathe deeply. Calm. Relax.

Neck pillow? (Ta, Rebecca.) And the blowup mattress. And the pump. And the torch. And the gas stove. And the sheet sleeping bag.

Annalise has promised me a hairdryer. Wail.

At least 9 other people are camping, so I'm told. Nobody from the forum then?

[Paul F]

Oooo, im really looking forward to MJC. Only 2 days left.

I was wondering. What with my irregular visits to the forum I have no idea what the "bomb-burst" thingy is.

Could anyone enlighten me

[David Bailey]

Oooo, im really looking forward to MJC. Only 2 days left.

I was wondering. What with my irregular visits to the forum I have no idea what the "bomb-burst" thingy is.

Could anyone enlighten me

See here for the initial suggestion.

Of course, I'm now worried about whether it's "bomburst" or "bomb-burst"...

[stewart38]

And in the time it takes to get back to those 50, another 20 leave a message.......

Moral of the story - dont leave it to the week before an event to try booking your place

Seriously though, if you have left Annalisa a message, she will get back to you, as long as you leave a number where she can contact you. Don't expect her to start leaving you voicemail messages as well.

Unless you live in Newcastle cant see any other ceroc event on in the country ?

[LMC]

The Ceroc London events don't always seem to make it to ceroc.com - there is a freestyle in Putney on Sat - http://www.ceroclondon.com/the_putney_club.htm

[stewart38]

The Ceroc London events don't always seem to make it to ceroc.com - there is a freestyle in Putney on Sat - http://www.ceroclondon.com/the_putney_club.htm

That looks like a house !

better see if there is a thread somewhere on it

[Gojive]

Thanks, Gojive, for this encouraging information. Am I regretting this already? Nooo, of course not. Breathe deeply. Calm. Relax.

Neck pillow? (Ta, Rebecca.) And the blowup mattress. And the pump. And the torch. And the gas stove. And the sheet sleeping bag.

Annalise has promised me a hairdryer. Wail.

At least 9 other people are camping, so I'm told. Nobody from the forum then?

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news JC....but there's a threat of severe thunderstorms for late tomorrow afternoon

On the plus side though, you campers will form your own little community, and help each other out - of that I'm sure!

[Sheepman]

I've been looking at the Ceroc Surrey website, and can't find detailed directions there for getting to Bisley, so here are some of my own, that some have found helpful in the past:-

How to get to Bisley Camp and the Pavilion
1. From the M3, Junction 3, take the A322 heading south towards Guildford. Keep following this road through Bisley, then after 3.3 miles from the motorway you get to a junction with Queens Road on your right (traffic lights). There is a brown signpost to "Bisley Camp NRA" just before the junction. Turn right at these lights ** and continue on a winding road for 1.5 miles. About 500 yards before you reach the camp, you pass a sign saying "Guildford Borough" (or something like that!) shortly after this you come to a sharp bend to the left. You will find Bisley Camp on the right just after the bend. (Take care with this right turn at night, as there is an unlit island which jumps out at you!). Drive down the main road of the camp (over about 4 humps) for about 1/3 of a mile, where you will find Bisley Pavilion on the left. I presume there will be security staff there helping to direct the parking.

2. If you are coming from the Guildford direction, take the A322 northbound, and just as you enter Bisley, you will find the junction (traffic lights) with a signpost "Bisley Camp NRA", turn left into Queens Road, and proceed as from ** above.

Bearing in mind other recent weekenders that have attracted plenty of interest in WCS. I think I can say with some confidence, that with a separate room where the music is dedicated to WCS & blues, there will be a more concentrated opportunity to dance this style than we've ever seen on these shores before!
(Not that I'm biased or anything )

Greg

[RobC]

I've been looking at the Ceroc Surrey website, and can't find detailed directions there for getting to Bisley, <snip>

But if you look at the MJC website and click on "The Venue" link, you will find directions and a map.

[spindr]

Bearing in mind other recent weekenders that have attracted plenty of interest in WCS. I think I can say with some confidence, that with a separate room where the music is dedicated to WCS & blues

Hmmm, the website says "Blues & Latin" -- d'you want me to bring some Latin tracks for you

SpinDr.

[Sheepman]

But if you look at the MJC website and click on "The Venue" link, you will find directions and a map.

You're right, of course
But for some reason, when going via ceroc.org.uk that page won't display properly with the links for me. Thanks, now I can go and study the up to date programme...

Greg

[Sheepman]

Hmmm, the website says "Blues & Latin" -- d'you want me to bring some Latin tracks for you

Now you're trying to confuse me! This is the evening schedule I found on the website...

Friday 24th June

8pm - Lessons: Modern Jive (Ballroom)
West Coast Swing (Swing Room)
Nicky Haslam's "performance" lesson (Marquee)

8.45pm - 2.00am TWO rooms of dancing:
Modern Jive (Ballroom)
West Coast Swing 'til midnight (Swing Room)
Blues from midnight (Swing Room)

Saturday 25th June
8pm - Lessons: Modern Jive (Ballroom)
Lindy Hop (Swing Room)
Nicky Haslam's "performance" lesson (Marquee)

11.30pm Cabaret Performances from:
Paul Warden, Nicky Haslam, Adam & Tas, Howard & Nicola, Natalie & Yuval

8.45pm - 2.00am THREE rooms of dancing:
Modern Jive Ball (Ballroom) Dress to Impress!
Monster Swing Ball (lindy hop) featuring "The Sheena Davis Group" (Swing Room)
West Coast Swing & Blues Marquee

The "Sheena Davis Group" performing live on Saturday Night

Sunday 26th June
6.30pm - Lessons: Modern Jive (Ballroom)
West Coast Swing (Swing Room)

7.00pm - 10.00pm TWO rooms of dancing:
Modern Jive Party (Ballroom)
West Coast Swing Tea dance (Swing Room).

As far as I'm aware, there are some slight timing changes to this, but no evening music in the latin room, as I presume that is the space that the swing room expands into during the evening.
There will certainly be the odd latin flavour track in the WCS sets of course.

Greg

[Paul F]

Hmmm, the website says "Blues & Latin" -- d'you want me to bring some Latin tracks for you

SpinDr.

I love blues but I was really hoping for plenty of latin too.

Trouble is, what is left for the DJ in the main hall?

[spindr]

See: http://www.monsterjivecocktail.co.uk

The Evenings include dancing in 2 - 3 rooms each with a different style including Modern Jive, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Blues & Latin:

SpinDr.

[Sheepman]

Hmmm, I see what you mean regarding that summary, though that doesn't appear on the printed programme. It certainly doesn't look like there are any slots dedicated exclusively to Latin during the evenings.

Greg

[LMC]

I phoned today about the Sat evening and they had just a few places left... get in there quick!

I'm going!

[Paul F]

Its no wonder we have difficulty in organising outdoor events in this country.

Take a look at the forecasts here:
www.weather.co.uk

and here:
www.bbc.co.uk/weather

for Woking.

Its anyones guess whats going to happen!

[spindr]

Hmmm, I see what you mean regarding that summary, though that doesn't appear on the printed programme. It certainly doesn't look like there are any slots dedicated exclusively to Latin during the evenings.

Greg

Well, given the advertising on the website and that there's a Jango class, two Cha classes, two Salsa classes, a Latin Jive (and a couple of funky R+B classes) it doesn't seem unreasonable to expect the occasional Latin American track -- either Tango, Salsa or Cha -- or possibly some reasonably paced R+B that could be used to Salsa to.

SpinDr.