Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

[helenj]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Ed, is it just me or does the website not actually give details of dates and times for the event? I know that at first you are most concerned with participants but now its getting close and members of the public want to buy tickets this would be very useful information to provide.

[fluppet]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Last call - Id like to buy some tickets this afternoon (anyone know the ticket office hours), and Im still hoping someone will tell me what the view from the balcony is like (either someone who was there two years back, or someone who knows the planned layout). Will I be able to see over the railings? Will the roof be in the way? I honestly cant remember enough about the layout in 2002, and I was in the seats then anyway.

Hoping Im not going to regret a decision...

Thanks,

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Fluppet

[storm]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Andrew, Id offer some suggestions, but a) I cant remember what the venue was like either, and b) I havnt been given any further information to put on the website other than whats on there.

I *think* youd be able to see over the balcony ok (unless youre 3ft tall). You could always buy a seat and see if you can get up to the balcony on the day. Cover both bases ?

Ed
http://www.teamstorm.comhttp://www.teamstorm.com

[fluppet]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Thanks, Ed. To clarify, I know I can see over the railings on the balcony - I meant the railings used as the inner arena wall. (i.e. with only macrolon between me and the robots).

Ill try asking the box office. I vaguely remember, but not having been up to the balcony I dont remember whether its looking down on the arena roof, hence my confusion.

Dont suppose anyone knows how high the ceiling will be? Maybe Im just being paranoid.

As for buying seats and trying to swap... arguably, but Im buying five for both sessions on the second day, plus myself for both sessions on the first, so Im trying to save sixty quid for my robot. :-)

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Fluppet

[fluppet]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Okay, I have my balcony tickets for all sessions (and some for four friends for the Sunday). I gather the balcony is 13 up, although Ive not established whether thats the base of it or the top of the railing. If anyone knows if the ceiling of the arena is going to obstruct a view from that height, now would be a good time to tell me. :-) (Hope that does a little bit to help with the losses from last year, anyway.)

As a couple of years back, if youre after volunteers to put the seating away, let me know. I need the exercise.

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Fluppet

[geeza]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Ed - Did you get my e-mail about G-Force?

[storm]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Yes

[grafix]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

I would just like to point out that it will be Daniels birthday on the Sunday. He will also be taking his girlfriend with him.

Mike.

[storm]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Updates and emails to teams will be out on the Robot Rumble site after the weekend.

Ed
http://www.robotrumble.co.ukhttp://www.robotrumble.co.uk

[mjm]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Im sorry Ed, Im not going to make it. Take Scraptosaur of the list and let someone else have a go.

Marien

[Guest]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

did anybody get our entry
team knuckles

[Guest]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Hi guys,

Sorry if you are short of information about the Easter Robot Rumble.Hopefully what follows will help.

Entry list is restricted to 30 heavyweights with feathers/ants in same ownership if hotel allocation is required.Additional feathers/ants accepted but not with hotel allocation.Entry list is full, but volatile as some drop out, leaving space for those from reserve list.(Ed should consider publishing reserve list so that reserves know where they are in the heirarchy).

The event is two days (Easter Saturday/Sunday) with a morning and afternoon session for audiences of 3 hours each day.Food will be available throughout (and licensed bar) from Leisure Centre (well organised with food service to the Pits with a wide menu.)

Photographers/Video people can contact me for advantageous viewing points (through Makralon though) - my contact details to follow.

The Saturday evening will incorporate the usual social event at the venue and is mostly a chat shop with food and drinks but will be backed by a Roboteer Disco (Team Gladiator).A food voucher will be allocated to each roboteer team (three members), additional guests of roboteers are more than welcome to join us though.

The Judges will be Alan & Ann Gribble (Pussycat), Rex Garrod (Cassius series) and Arthur Chilcott (Mortis).

The Pits will be partly in the Arena Hall and partly in the Squash Courts (as formerly).Overhead electrics supplied to Pit benches; C02 courtesy of Dave Melton (Firetrace)and workshop facility available.

Hotels have been booked in accordance with numbers supplied by Ed.Venues and names will be issued a few days before the event when final entry list is confirmed.

The format of the event is being determined and run by Jonno and his Roaming Robots crew.So any questions or suggestions direct to him please.

The audiences will be held in the adjacent Community Centre building prior to release into the Arena area and will be able to return there afterwards also.Food and drink will be available to them there and some stalls will be set up.A good place for Memorabilia sales if you wish to set up shop.

Anyone able or willing to display posters in their locality, please contact me (phone or email) with address and quantity required.

The details of the Box Office etc posted earlier were correct and I confirm the number is 01728 861101.

Note to Ed:Please add this information to the Robot Rumble website ASAP.

I hope the foregoing is helpful, but if anyone needs additional information,please contact me on eddy@portsupport.co.uk or 01728 860564.My mobile is 07989 971702. but I rarely carry it as it cant be used in the car or in the Council Chamber where I spend much of my time.

Best wishes to all and looking forward to seeing many of you at Easter.

Eddy Alcock (also for Roy).

[s8nsmum]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Does anyone know what hotel(s) the roboteers are staying in? I need to book myself a room as I only have a featherweight and it would be nice if I was at the same place as the rest of you.

Joseph Townsend

[storm]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

The two travelodges just south of Stowmarket.

Ed
http://www.robotrumble.co.ukhttp://www.robotrumble.co.uk

[Mouldy]

Debenham 10th/11th April 2004

Ive got a feeling there booked up...

Regards
Dave moulds