Britcon and Worlds 2012 Date Announced

philqw78 · Post by **philqw78** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:17 pm

From the horses mouth

Nobby wrote:Britcon 2012
Incorporating The Worlds

The BHGS are delighted to announce the dates for this year's Britcon have now been confirmed as Friday 10th – Sunday 12th August 2012. The venue will be the traditional location of the University of Manchester, England.

Since the last Britcon the committee have been working hard to ensure the dates do not conflict with other events happening during the month of August from both a National and International perspective.

The delay in announcing the dates has been due to a major renegotiation of the contract with UMIST, investigations of new venues and discussions with International bodies. A calculated risk was taken in sharing the date with Wargames Illustrated before the final contract was in place with the University.

More information regarding the construct of the event, ticket prices and accommodation options will become clear in the very near future.

The BHGS would like to thank everyone for their patience and apologise to those who have been inconvenienced by the delay.

Scrumpy · Post by **Scrumpy** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:05 pm

Isn't that during the Olympics ?

Also, for us overseas types, can someone tell us how much it is likely to cost to get into Britcon, don't they include the cost of staying at the Uni in the price ?

Cheers

philqw78 · Post by **philqw78** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:22 pm

Accommodation is in with the price, and you must take accn to enter. From just over £100 to about £300 depending on standard of accn and no. of nights.

zoltan · Post by **zoltan** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:24 am

Is there much to see in Manchester that warrants arriving on the Thursday and paying an extra night's accommodation (other than shaking off jet lag a day before gaming starts), or should I just plan to arrive mid afternoon Friday?

madaxeman · Post by **madaxeman** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:14 am

zoltan wrote:Is there much to see in Manchester that warrants arriving on the Thursday and paying an extra night's accommodation (other than shaking off jet lag a day before gaming starts), or should I just plan to arrive mid afternoon Friday?

Erm, arrive Friday.

nikgaukroger · Post by **nikgaukroger** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:42 am

zoltan wrote:Is there much to see in Manchester that warrants arriving on the Thursday and paying an extra night's accommodation (other than shaking off jet lag a day before gaming starts), or should I just plan to arrive mid afternoon Friday?

Some pretty good art galleries in Manchester if that rings your bell, plus (unless the new boys have changed it) you can get into Britcon on the Thursday afternoon and get some more games in.

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:03 am

nikgaukroger wrote:
zoltan wrote:Is there much to see in Manchester that warrants arriving on the Thursday and paying an extra night's accommodation (other than shaking off jet lag a day before gaming starts), or should I just plan to arrive mid afternoon Friday?

Some pretty good art galleries in Manchester if that rings your bell, plus (unless the new boys have changed it) you can get into Britcon on the Thursday afternoon and get some more games in.

Some good museums as well. Night life is good - loads of pubs and resraurants.

Drop me a mail and let me know what you like!

Scrumpy · Post by **Scrumpy** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:30 am

Arrive early and go visit the cultural icon that is Liverpool. Home of the Beatles etc.

peterrjohnston · Post by **peterrjohnston** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:05 pm

Does that mean the "Worlds" will be the same format as past Britcons, 3 games on Saturday?

Scrumpy · Post by **Scrumpy** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:47 pm

Will it cost to enter the World Championships on top of the Britcon fee ?

Currently looking at $ 2000 before I even roll a die in anger...

philqw78 · Post by **philqw78** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:05 pm

It will be the same competition. So it won't cost any more

bddbrown · Post by **bddbrown** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:38 pm

zoltan wrote:Is there much to see in Manchester that warrants arriving on the Thursday and paying an extra night's accommodation (other than shaking off jet lag a day before gaming starts), or should I just plan to arrive mid afternoon Friday?

The main competition will be between Fri and Sun. For international travellers we will be working on "a touring itinerary". There are some local sites of interest to wargamers from historical battle sites to local breweries! More details to follow over the coming weeks and months.

titanu · Post by **titanu** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:47 pm

Scrumpy wrote:Arrive early and go visit the cultural icon that is Liverpool. Home of the Beatles etc.

I remember when the Nationals was in Liverpool, we had our car broken into within the first hour.

Scrumpy · Post by **Scrumpy** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:30 pm

That Phil Barker is a rogue !

petedalby · Post by **petedalby** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:49 pm

It's in the diary - thanks Phil!

But what to do - A&M or R?

Will they each be one big period if it's the Worlds?

Any official word on this?

iversonjm · Post by **iversonjm** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:59 pm

philqw78 wrote:Accommodation is in with the price, and you must take accn to enter. From just over £100 to about £300 depending on standard of accn and no. of nights.

Do any of the accommodation options have air conditioning?

philqw78 · Post by **philqw78** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:40 pm

iversonjm wrote:
philqw78 wrote:Accommodation is in with the price, and you must take accn to enter. From just over £100 to about £300 depending on standard of accn and no. of nights.
Do any of the accommodation options have air conditioning?

This is Manchester. They may have a window, but that may have been boarded up. If it hasn't you might want to.

See the Northern Doubles League links in the UK 2012 calendar for what its like.

philqw78 · Post by **philqw78** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:41 pm

But to be honest I don't know. I am only a messenger passing on what the BHGS has said so far.

david53 · Post by **david53** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:09 pm

titanu wrote:
Scrumpy wrote:Arrive early and go visit the cultural icon that is Liverpool. Home of the Beatles etc.
I remember when the Nationals was in Liverpool, we had our car broken into within the first hour.

And the suprise is....

titanu · Post by **titanu** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:12 pm

iversonjm wrote:
philqw78 wrote:Accommodation is in with the price, and you must take accn to enter. From just over £100 to about £300 depending on standard of accn and no. of nights.
Do any of the accommodation options have air conditioning?

In Manchester Matt that's a cracker!!