Hey Chaps,

Had alook at the dates and events for the EXPO's and the MEM's. So, this is pretty much the first show of the year. I'm going to book a room at the "Premier Inn" over the road to the NEC.

So, will be booking a month before. Not now, or possibly look for other possible hotels/b&b's.

The Ready Line

Vito

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Hello Callum.

I remember that Woody found a great little B&B that is not to far away from the Premier Inn but we did go the Premier Inn for food on the Saturday night after walking around the place on the Friday night and going past a few pubs that was not up to standards for the UKCM!!!!

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Vito
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Cheer's Steve

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Sgt Steven 'DATA' Pasek
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1st Batt. 69th Regiment, Homers Heros..

Not done Birmingham yet and that's far enough away to bribe mum into babysitting Count me in

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Vito
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Harley

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Awesome news you guys are finally gonna come play bat the NEC I usually have to be lone marine at this event

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Sgt Dan "Coop" Cooper
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UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads

"Civies We are Leaving"

By birthday is 30 March, so this can be the celebration :p

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Vito
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Harley
PlasticPrincess

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Copper do you book a room at the Premier Inn????

We did the NSC a few years back. Wouls love to do it again.

Looks like this a goer so I will book a few rooms when we know were we are staying.

Cheer's Steve

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1st Batt. 69th Regiment, Homers Heros..

2012 March seems a long way off from now, Christmas has'nt even gone yet xD

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Ok just looking at the prices.

The Premier Inn Birmingham Nec/Airport. 3 stars
Friday 30/03/2012 £68 for a room
Saturday 31/03/2012 £72 for a room

Friday and Saturday £140 for two nights so abit rich!!! (£70 per person with a twin room)


Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC 3 stars
Friday 30/03/2012 £55 for a room
Saturday 31/03/2012 £69 for a room

Friday and Saturday £124 for two nights. (£62 per person with a twin room)


Ibis Hotel Birmingham Airport NEC 2 stars
Friday 30/03/2012 £49 for a room
Saturday 31/03/2012 £42 for a room

Friday and Saturday £91 for two nights. (£45.50 per person with a twin room)

I hope these prices help.

Cheer's Steve

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Sgt Steven 'DATA' Pasek
A04/TQ8.0.24476E3
1st Batt. 69th Regiment, Homers Heros..

Obviously cause we have D*Con on the way and such. I would be happy with the Ibis or Holiday Inn mate. Obviously aslong as we have a bed and breakfast. =]

Plus, it would be excellent to see you Gem. And we can celebrate your birthday indeed! =]

But it's looking good and on the go!

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Vito
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Harley
PlasticPrincess

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Sgt C. Kee-McParlin
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13th Regt. 1st Batt. 'Freebooters'

I really want to do this!

But I've got a wedding that same weekend. I'll have a word and get the groom to call it off!

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"On an express elevator to hell...going down!"

Just call me Admiral....

I should be ok for the whole weekend, just got to wait for the new work rotas just to make sure.
I won't be needing a hotel room though.

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No mate the UKG always splits in two when it comes to somewhere to stay..

Half go to the Swan in coleshill and the other more sensible lot go to fort Dunlop ( which is a little further away but the deal they did for the UKG at MEM just gone was £32 for the night)

Don't forget that you also have to pay the parking charges at the NEC and entrance to the event itself

Hope that helps mate

Coop

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Sgt Dan "Coop" Cooper
A03/TQ1.0.72144E1
UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads

"Civies We are Leaving"

Copper @ So no free entrance to the NEC. If was given a free car parking card to put inside the front screen that last time I went.

If we got to pay for the parking and getting in I guess having the hotel close it no point.

I think I will look harder at the hotels to get the best price for service.

Cooper can you get me the details for the hotels????

Gemma @ Birthday with the UKCM, I would bring Headache tables!!

Cheer's Steve

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Sgt Steven 'DATA' Pasek
A04/TQ8.0.24476E3
1st Batt. 69th Regiment, Homers Heros..

A lot of the deal is done through MCM (event organisers) same people that organise the expo's etc UKG work closely with them which is why they get free parking,entrance,changing room food etc MEM just gone no other "Costuming groups" had any of these privileges as far as I can recall ???? Which is why I mention the additional costs mate

This is the one I stay in .....

http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/info?hotelId=304

Hope that helps mate

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Sgt Dan "Coop" Cooper
A03/TQ1.0.72144E1
UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads

"Civies We are Leaving"

Indeed. There was a time when we were given free entry etc to MCM events.

Can we just turn up for this?

I wouldn't need a hotel,sorry chaps I've got family in Brum so would be easier to stay with them,but would be happy to meet for drinks or whatever it is you do after the event!

Would I be able to bring a mate who's not a member here?

How does this work,where do you all meet on the day!Do you all stay together at the event or go off with your mates and meet up later,how does it work,what are the usual arragments?

Apologises for all the questions,I'm a novice at this and the forum.

Cheers

H

I think it's changed a lot now buddy security was really tight at the last one wristbands and lanyards were issued the door staff weren't letting any one in without them there were even bag search tables and sniffer dogs on patrol there gone are the good old days of rocking up to MEM and having fun

In response to hunter ...... Nothing to stop you turning up and hanging around in the "mall" area but entrance to the event hall has to be paid for

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Sgt Dan "Coop" Cooper
A03/TQ1.0.72144E1
UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads

"Civies We are Leaving"

Cheers for that Cooper

Do you all know each other you didn't answer the rest of my question lol,I wouldn't want to feel like a spare part lol,do you meet up after the event?

How do these things pan out.

No probs about buying tickets there not expensive to buy and you can get them on the day,not so popular as it was a few years ago,although at some points during the day it does get busy.

H

I should rephrase to ensure others don't misunderstand - there was a time when we were issued with wristbands and access to a changing area with the blessing of the MCM organisers/event security. The lack of a changing area now makes it difficult for other groups to attend.

Personally, if I attend it will be evening only and I won't be costuming.

Hey Hunter

Some of us have met, some are new, but all are welcome I've only known the guys for just over a year and they are the nicest bunch you'll ever meet. There's not usually a set plan - we meet up and have fun There will be something resembling a plan nearer the time

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Ahhhhhhhhhh right sorry buddy I misunderstood what you ment

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Sgt Dan "Coop" Cooper
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UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads

"Civies We are Leaving"

Aye i`ll vouch on the High security at the last one and Dog patrols inside.

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Birmingham Fort Dunlop
Fort Parkway
Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 9FD

OK the Saver for the two nights is £19 per night so that £38.00 but non refundable.
The normal is abit more at £49.95 for Friday night and £55.95 for Saturday. So a total of £105.90

This hotel is on the M6 north above abit.

The Breakfast is £6.65 "Our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet gives you the choice of hot cooked breakfast, toast, granola, Kelloggs cereal, fruit and yoghurt as well as hot drinks and juice - for the perfect kick-start to the day."

So the Totel for a twin room with two people sharing is:-

£38 + £26.60 = £64.60 so that £32.30each that no bad.

Parking is free but only 45 spaces and first-come, first-served basis.

Cheer's Steve

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Sgt Steven 'DATA' Pasek
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1st Batt. 69th Regiment, Homers Heros..

Wow last time I reserved a room at the normal rate about a month before the con and it only came to a total of about £50 I think one night was still £19 and the other was the rest. It kinda took the money in advance but was still refundable as I cancelled the room. That was for Mem just gone.

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Would love to do this as my first drop of the year, but I've got two weddings in March, one of which is my own!

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