Cyber Legends V3.0 ?? Any takers?

[Paradroid901]

Would be interested dependant on dates etc, Unusual Suspects - I have a Dragon 32 which I call a Draco as it can flip between a Dragon and Tandy Color Computer 2 :-)

Only a Keyboard Matrix and Rom change :-)

Also a Pimped Vic 20 and Acorn Electron

[mrbombermillzy]

Well I heard back from Moulsoe PH:

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So for a decent time (i.e. 2pm till late on a weekend) thats around £280.

As for the hall size: (maybe we give each exhibitor a room each! :lol: )

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Not sure if thats much larger than the last one TBH and they dont have any PA/projector/screen or stage.
(At this point I dont think I will even ask about table availability).

I think the only real plus is the proximity to the M1. Other than that, Im going back to the drawing board, so to speak. :roll:

[PhilC]

Thanks @mrbombermillzy , it’s about the same internal space as the last one.

So do you guys want it the same sort of area or elsewhere?

[mrbombermillzy]

Ok, found this place, St.James Community Centre, close to central Northampton, but not far from the M1 junction:

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Its £34/h on weekends, so a bit steeper than before, but it has 150 capacity and is much bigger than the previous venue.

So e.g. From 2-10pm Sat/Sun hire costs will be £272. We can extend a bit more (earlier in the day) if needed. Any thoughts?

There is also a kitchen, projector screen, 30 space car park (with additional parking close by - ~1 minute walk) and (for an extra £10) projector for hire. (I will also ask about internet @stephen_usher ).

However, there is no elevated area/stage. (Is this a problem @Icky? )

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@PhilC, Icky (and others, of course) what do you think?

[PhilC]

@mrbombermillzy that looks much bigger than Weston favell.

And larger venue is usually higher costs. Waiting to see what the others think.

[mrbombermillzy]

Ive looked at a fair few halls now. Like most things, its all a compromise of one sort or another. i.e. Size, parking, location, cost.

This one seems to be as close to ideal as I have found so far. If we can make do without a stage, then I think this could be the one.

Remember, If they dont have one, or its too expensive to hire, I can bring a fairly large projector screen, projector and lets not forget that lovely PA system from last time. Suitably vintage, of course! :)

On their website they mention WIFI too, so thats possibly another tick off the list (if its actually available).

[PhilC]

Thanks @mrbombermillzy , it should be reasonably easy to get to as well. The only thing to watch out for would be if the football or rugby clubs had a match too the day we hire it.

[stephen_usher]

Do we really need a stage at all?

The venue is a nice space and looks good for exhibitions.

[CiH]

For me that's even closer than Weston Favell.

Lot's more close by for retail of various kinds if needed, compared with Weston Favell.

[PhilC]

Just a bit of feedback from the missus. She has said it’s not in a great part of town. It’s known for its troubles, drug taking, street violence etc. it’s a poorer part of Northampton.