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The 7th British Unicycle Convention |
Mostyn Revisited!
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The 7th British Unicycle Convention |
1st - 3rd September 2000
At:- The Broli Performing Arts Centre,
The Clocktower, Mostyn, Flintshire, CH8 9HF
*New*
Final provisional program now available
What Is The British Unicycle Convention?
The British Unicycle Convention is an event run by unicyclists for unicyclists, allowing unicycle enthusiasts from all over the country - and abroad- to meet, have fun, and share ideas and tricks. The Convention provides the opportunity to compete against others in events - both competitively and for fun - and to hold the "annual" British Unicycle Hockey championship.
The appeal of the event is broad, with workshops for all areas of unicycling, including ones for absolute beginners.
The Convention is open to people of all ages and abilities, and there will also be the opportunity to meet and/or purchase equipment from the world leading manufacturers of unicycles and associated equipment.
What Does This Year's Convention Have To Offer? (in brief)
The Broli Performing Arts Centre is based at the superbly equipped Clocktower, which is a listed building with a 200 seat auditorium, that has recently been developed as a centre for the Community and for Performing Arts. Situated only 45 minutes from Chester/Liverpool/Snowdonia, there is dormitory style accommodation for 24 people; camping area nearby; a café (catering for both omnivores and vegetarians); a licensed bar (just what you need after a hard day's unicycling); an outdoor performance and function area; Skate ramps; and an abundance of tarmac to fall off on. There are also shops and bars nearby. The convention will open at 12:00pm on Friday 1st September 2000.
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The Location
The Broli Performing Arts Centre is based at the superbly equipped Clocktower -
a listed building with a 200 seat auditorium. Situated only 45 minutes
from Chester, Liverpool, and Snowdonia, there is dormitory style accommodation
available for 24 people, a camping area nearby, an on-site café, an outdoor
performance and function area, a skate ramp, lots of tarmac for falling off on,
and this year, the on-site bar will also be open.
Nearby, there are numerous shops and pubs, the Abacan outlet factory shop, and a
splendid market on Sunday morning - just ask Rob Stone where he got his handbag
from last year!!
The Plan
The convention will kick off at
midday on the Friday, for a relaxing afternoon of settling in, catching up with
each other, and generally playing on one-wheel. In the evening, there will
be a gentle ride to a nearby pub or three or four or five . . . . for those who
don't drink (or those who do drink and want to do everything!) there will be
something to entertain you at the site.
Saturday will be filled with a mixture of racing, hockey, basketball, and
workshops. And in the evening, a chance to show off your skills (not
necessarily with a unicycle) in the Cabaret - SO BRING AN ACT, YOUR CONVENTION
NEEDS YOU!
Sunday will play host to the MUNI, with a choice of a strenuous expedition for
the really keen, and a not-so-strenuous expedition for the not-so-keen or those
suffering from an incurable hangover. For the don't-want-to-go's, there is
of course, that wonderful market just five minutes away as the wheel rotates.
This will be followed (eventually) by the Business Meeting, "awards"
ceremony, and raffle (all donations gratefully received). The site will
close at 5:00pm.
Following the success of the photo-caption competition last year, we've come up
with another crazy idea for this year:- The "Best Unicycle
Mishap" competition. All you need to do, is tell us - on no more than
one side of A4 paper - your story, and we'll award a prize to the most deserving
story. You can, of course, enter more than once.
Oh yes, almost forgot - you will need to bring a fancy dress costume along,
which may or may not include your unicycle. We're not saying yet why you
need one, but you do!
The Nasty Bit - Money
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Pre-Registered |
Non-Registered |
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Weekend Pass:- |
Rider |
£25.00 |
£30.00 |
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Un-Waged* |
£20.00 |
£25.00 |
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Non-Rider |
£10.00 |
£12.00 |
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Saturday Pass:- |
Rider |
£15.00 |
£18.00 |
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Un-Waged* |
£12.00 |
£15.00 |
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Non-Rider |
£ 5.00 |
£6.00 |
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Sunday Pass:- |
Rider |
£10.00 |
£12.00 |
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Un-Waged* |
£8.00 |
£10.00 |
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Non-Rider |
£5.00 | £6.00 | |
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Accommodation:- Per night, Per person** |
£12.00 | £12.00 | |
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T-Shirts:- |
£10.00 | £10.00 | |
* For the under
16's, students, and the unemployed. (Proof of status will be required for
the last two categories - and also if you're six foot tall, with grey hair,
wrinkles, and claiming to be under 16!!)
** As there are only 24 beds (dormitory style) available, they will be allocated
on a first-come first-serve basis. It is advisable to pre-register if you
want a bed for the night. There is a camp site, but there will be NO
accommodation OR camping available on Thursday or Sunday evening.
To help with cash-flow and organisation, you will greatly assist the Boss-Mob by
pre-registering (and you'll have more pocket-money for the weekend).
Pre-Registration closes on Monday 18th August 2000.
OK, I Wanna Be There, What Do I Do Next?
Give us a call and we will send you a registration form or get it here then send it to us with some dosh.
If you have any questions Email the convention Organisers
Or contact us separately......
Tim :- Tel - 0973 426 372 E-mail -
Timfoolery@enterprise.netAli :- Tel - 01452 617825 E-mail -
Ali.Tugger@breathemail.netRoger :- Tel - 0378 297 318 E-mail -
Roger.Davies@Octacon.Co.Uk.........................................................................
Right, Now Then, How Do I Get To This Wonderful
Place!
By Car:
Mostyn is on the North Wales coast, 20 miles North West of Chester. At the end of the M56, turn left at the roundabout towards Chester. Then left again at the next set of traffic lights this should be signposted Flint, and will take you through an industrial estate. Keep following the signs to Flint, which will take you to the A548 this is the coast road to Mostyn. When you get to Mostyn, keep going past a large white ship on your right, past Abacans Fabrics, and The Clocktower will be on your left. (If you’re lucky, we might even put some signs up to help you on your way!)
By Train:There are regular trains from Chester to Flint, every 1/2 hour. It is 7 miles to Mostyn from Flint. Then, bus: The 11a goes to The Clocktower (running every half hour up to 18:30) or taxi: It will cost approximately £7.00. You can find timetables from Rail Track
By Bus:
There are also buses from Chester the 18a and the 11 both go to The Clocktower. The last bus is at 17:20. The 11 will take approximately 1hr 10 min, the 18a is faster.
By Unicycle:
Slowly . . .
See you there......
Oh
one more thing: STRICTLY NO DOGS ON SITE, BUT ALL IGUANAS WELCOME !
Last update: 30 August 2000
