stedders
17th July 2003, 12:51
Travel to WorldNET:
you can find on the IFA web site:
http://www.boocock.net/ifa/newsite/2003/location.htm
The entrance to Boddington Hall is from the A660 OTLEY ROAD
Plus there is a map location (the arrow marks the point, as always):
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=427120&Y=438810&A=Y&Z=1
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I understand at last year's event there was a problem inasmuch as damage was caused to property (not from our team, of course!) and the organisers are having to tighten up on procedures generally.
Each player will be designated a room number and that room is their responsibility for the duration of the weekend. So it is in your interest not to swap with anyone else. Please stick to the room number your are allotted! (if you do have to swap for some obscure reason, such as the noise coming from Gumbo's room and his all night partying, please inform me)
Each team has a designated accommodation co-ordinator (which is me). You get your keys from me – this is to prevent 1500+ players trooping along for keys.
I will be at Boddington Hall from around 2pm; there is little point getting there earlier, as you will not have access to rooms until 3pm.
You will be able to find me in the bar(!) at Boddington Hall.
As you come to the main entrance, the bar is to your first right. It's very central and very easy to find.
So, simply find me and I will pass on your keys and other fascinating information that I have collected for you.
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You should all have seen the weather forecast for the weekend, and it looks like rain, but as has been pointed out elsewhere, that could be preferable to the recent heatwave!
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Please be aware when returning on Sunday of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone which could have a major impact on the traffic.
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Also look out for Surrey storming to the first ever 20:20 trophy (on the big screen in the bar, I hope!)
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We have purchased a gazebo which will act as HQ (on the Saturday anyway). A central place for us to store bags etc. and generally congregate between games.
I will endeavour to have this pitched at a convenient location for all three pitches.
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Penants:
We have purchased 20 team penants.
The idea is that we present one to the opposing team AND one to the referee (obviously if we have the same ref more than once – and especially that bloke who looks like an extra from the Chuckle Brothers – then they don't get another one).
If we are presented with any penants, then these will go into a central pool to be given out as prizes at the end of the weekend.
As an aside, I am in receipt of the following: a Hearts penant, a silly QPR car sticker and a Gillingham book (these items are to be added to the fund).
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Refreshments:
We have purchased 8 dozen bottles of Lucozade Sports Drinks (thanks to Gary Paul for arranging the appropriate discount)
We have purchased 10 new water bottles.
Quite a number of water bottles appear to have AWOL since last season, so if you do have one at home it would be great to reintroduce them to its natural habitat (no questions asked!)
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First Aid
Mrs Stedman (who knows about these thing) has run the rule over our First Aid Kit, has purchased fresh supplied and has passed it fit for action.
We have purchased ten instant ice packs.
These are always very useful. They are expensive though, if there is a genuine need for them, then that is what they are there for but I would appreciate if people did not wantonly waste them.
you can find on the IFA web site:
http://www.boocock.net/ifa/newsite/2003/location.htm
The entrance to Boddington Hall is from the A660 OTLEY ROAD
Plus there is a map location (the arrow marks the point, as always):
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=427120&Y=438810&A=Y&Z=1
+++++++++++++
I understand at last year's event there was a problem inasmuch as damage was caused to property (not from our team, of course!) and the organisers are having to tighten up on procedures generally.
Each player will be designated a room number and that room is their responsibility for the duration of the weekend. So it is in your interest not to swap with anyone else. Please stick to the room number your are allotted! (if you do have to swap for some obscure reason, such as the noise coming from Gumbo's room and his all night partying, please inform me)
Each team has a designated accommodation co-ordinator (which is me). You get your keys from me – this is to prevent 1500+ players trooping along for keys.
I will be at Boddington Hall from around 2pm; there is little point getting there earlier, as you will not have access to rooms until 3pm.
You will be able to find me in the bar(!) at Boddington Hall.
As you come to the main entrance, the bar is to your first right. It's very central and very easy to find.
So, simply find me and I will pass on your keys and other fascinating information that I have collected for you.
++++++++++
You should all have seen the weather forecast for the weekend, and it looks like rain, but as has been pointed out elsewhere, that could be preferable to the recent heatwave!
++++++++++
Please be aware when returning on Sunday of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone which could have a major impact on the traffic.
++++++++++
Also look out for Surrey storming to the first ever 20:20 trophy (on the big screen in the bar, I hope!)
++++++++++
We have purchased a gazebo which will act as HQ (on the Saturday anyway). A central place for us to store bags etc. and generally congregate between games.
I will endeavour to have this pitched at a convenient location for all three pitches.
+++++++++++
Penants:
We have purchased 20 team penants.
The idea is that we present one to the opposing team AND one to the referee (obviously if we have the same ref more than once – and especially that bloke who looks like an extra from the Chuckle Brothers – then they don't get another one).
If we are presented with any penants, then these will go into a central pool to be given out as prizes at the end of the weekend.
As an aside, I am in receipt of the following: a Hearts penant, a silly QPR car sticker and a Gillingham book (these items are to be added to the fund).
+++++++++
Refreshments:
We have purchased 8 dozen bottles of Lucozade Sports Drinks (thanks to Gary Paul for arranging the appropriate discount)
We have purchased 10 new water bottles.
Quite a number of water bottles appear to have AWOL since last season, so if you do have one at home it would be great to reintroduce them to its natural habitat (no questions asked!)
+++++++
First Aid
Mrs Stedman (who knows about these thing) has run the rule over our First Aid Kit, has purchased fresh supplied and has passed it fit for action.
We have purchased ten instant ice packs.
These are always very useful. They are expensive though, if there is a genuine need for them, then that is what they are there for but I would appreciate if people did not wantonly waste them.