November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

David G4EBT · 18th Aug 2010, 8:39 am

The BVWS list of events gives 21 November as the date for the Lowton Swapmeet, but states "To Be Confirmed". Does anyone know whether this date has been firmed up yet please, as I need to book accomodation if it's definitely on.

TIA,

David

murphymad · 18th Aug 2010, 10:17 am

Hello David,

The 21st November has definately been confirmed now.

The meeting will now be known as "Golborne, BVWS North of England Swapmeet"

The venue has been changed to:

Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club.

Rivington Avenue, Golborne, Warrington. WA3 3HG

This is only about a 1.5 miles away from the old hall.

The council have decided to demolish the old venue in favour of it being used for something else!

The stall application forms will be in the next Bulletin which has already been printed and is on its way to the Museum for posting out.

Look forward to seeing everyone there as usual.

Mike...

Paul Stenning · 18th Aug 2010, 10:48 am

I'll update the website later, thanks Mike

Steve_P · 18th Aug 2010, 11:23 am

Directions:

http://www.freeindex.co.uk/profile%2...%29_280297.htm

A580 - East Lancashire Road. From M6, leave at J23 and head towards Manchester.
Second left, onto B5207.
Right onto Thirlmere Rd.
Left at T junction onto Ulswater Rd.
Right onto Rivington Ave.

From the other way

A58 to Platt Bridge,
A573 Through Abram. Becomes Wigan Rd.
Junction with B5207. Left onto B5207 Lowton Rd.
Left onto Thirlmere Rd....

Cheers,

Steve P.

David G4EBT · 18th Aug 2010, 11:23 am

Thanks for the prompt update Mike, and details of the new venue, with postcode for sat-nav! Nice little event - useful to be able put faces to names, hook up with BVWS friends, stock up with BVWS capacitors etc.

Looking forward to the imminent Bulletin, which seems to get better with each issue.

David

tedzed1 · 2nd Sep 2010, 9:51 pm

Hello all, do they run an auction at this swapmeet, i managed to persuade SWMBO to let me attend this meeting as an early birthday treat,(thats my excuse, and i'm keeping to it).
also plan to join the BVWS on the day if thats possible.

Cheers Paul.

Mark the Mender · 2nd Sep 2010, 10:19 pm

Paul,
there is currently no auction at this event as it is still in it's infancy, There are plenty of tables though.
There is the opportunity to join the BVWS as they have a table, and, the Chairman has yet to miss an event in the North West.

There is to be a 405 line TV display again (hope the Marconi comes)!

cheers Mark

tedzed1 · 2nd Sep 2010, 10:59 pm

Thanks Mark,

Regards paul.

18th Aug 2010, 8:39 am	#1
David G4EBT Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 5,761	November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? The BVWS list of events gives 21 November as the date for the Lowton Swapmeet, but states "To Be Confirmed". Does anyone know whether this date has been firmed up yet please, as I need to book accomodation if it's definitely on. TIA, David

18th Aug 2010, 10:17 am	#2
murphymad Heptode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 650	Re: November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? Hello David, The 21st November has definately been confirmed now. The meeting will now be known as "Golborne, BVWS North of England Swapmeet" The venue has been changed to: Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club. Rivington Avenue, Golborne, Warrington. WA3 3HG This is only about a 1.5 miles away from the old hall. The council have decided to demolish the old venue in favour of it being used for something else! The stall application forms will be in the next Bulletin which has already been printed and is on its way to the Museum for posting out. Look forward to seeing everyone there as usual. Mike... __________________ Mike Barker.

18th Aug 2010, 10:48 am	#3
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? I'll update the website later, thanks Mike __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

18th Aug 2010, 11:23 am	#4
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,644	Re: November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? Directions: http://www.freeindex.co.uk/profile%2...%29_280297.htm A580 - East Lancashire Road. From M6, leave at J23 and head towards Manchester. Second left, onto B5207. Right onto Thirlmere Rd. Left at T junction onto Ulswater Rd. Right onto Rivington Ave. From the other way A58 to Platt Bridge, A573 Through Abram. Becomes Wigan Rd. Junction with B5207. Left onto B5207 Lowton Rd. Left onto Thirlmere Rd.... Cheers, Steve P. __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

18th Aug 2010, 11:23 am	#5
David G4EBT Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 5,761	Re: November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? Thanks for the prompt update Mike, and details of the new venue, with postcode for sat-nav! Nice little event - useful to be able put faces to names, hook up with BVWS friends, stock up with BVWS capacitors etc. Looking forward to the imminent Bulletin, which seems to get better with each issue. David

2nd Sep 2010, 9:51 pm	#6
tedzed1 Hexode Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 320	Re: November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? Hello all, do they run an auction at this swapmeet, i managed to persuade SWMBO to let me attend this meeting as an early birthday treat,(thats my excuse, and i'm keeping to it). also plan to join the BVWS on the day if thats possible. Cheers Paul. __________________ Cheers Paul.

2nd Sep 2010, 10:19 pm	#7
Mark the Mender Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warrington, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 421	Re: November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? Paul, there is currently no auction at this event as it is still in it's infancy, There are plenty of tables though. There is the opportunity to join the BVWS as they have a table, and, the Chairman has yet to miss an event in the North West. There is to be a 405 line TV display again (hope the Marconi comes)! cheers Mark

2nd Sep 2010, 10:59 pm	#8
tedzed1 Hexode Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 320	Re: November 2010 Lowton 21 Nov? Thanks Mark, Regards paul. __________________ Cheers Paul.