1999
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Saturday 11th December 1999 - The North West Fest
Tony Priestman hosted this event in his cosy house in Wheelock, South Cheshire. Click here for a link to his site.
Attendees
- Ian Bishop
- Jason Briscoe
- Chris Dee
- Simon Denscombe
- Michael Edwards
- Richard Franks
- Jon Hayward
- Alan Kershaw
- David Leese
- Huw Millington
 - Liam Parnell
- Tony Priestman
- Simon Robinson
- Phil Traviss
Quote of the Event
“No! Not the honey camels!” Liam, Sunday morning, after a very disturbing dream.
Stories and anecdotes
- Ian: Have you seen the amazing LEGO display at the Toy Museum in Cockermouth?
Phil: Yes, it’s mine.
Phil then digs around in his collection of paper and shows his reciept of loan letter from said Toy Museum. - Anon: Can I have a look at your parts?
Anon 2: I beg your pardon? - There was a small pilgramage (Carbon60, Liam, Ian, Richard and Tony) to Busy Bee. They kindly stayed open late as their stock was lovingly examined and fondled. It was a bit of a spiritual event really - one of the last true toyshops around. Pics soon!
- Anything written to /loc/uk/, alternatively mail me and I’ll put them up. That goes too if you see any inaccuracies or misremembered stuff!
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Saturday 13th November 1999 - Glasgow event at Ottakar’s Book Shop
This was sponsored by Dorling Kindersley and LEGO.
Attendees
- Ian Bishop, with wife and daughter Hayley
- Stuart Curtis
- Richard Franks
Post Event Discussion
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| | Re: LEGO/DK event at Ottakars
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| (...) Ooops! Yes! I started writing a mini-review of it on Saturday but I had to postpone it.. I think everyone will agree that it was a successful event. The task for the day was to re-create a version of Macintosh's Rose - the one they had (...) (26 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| Agree with all the preceding comments - the whole thing was most enjoyable if too short, and a good opportunity to meet fellow builders and collectors. I took a few snaps, but the film will remain in the camera until the NW fest, whereupon I'll (...) (26 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Saturday 18th September 1999 - Southern LEGOfest
Hosted by Jon Hayward.
Attendees
- Ian Bishop
- Chris Dee
- Simon Denscombe
- Jonathon Goldsworthy
- Jon Hayward, with Sean
- Michael Huffman
- Alan Kershaw
- Huw Millington
- Liam Parnell
- Tony Priestman
- Simon Robinson
Post Event discussion
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| We had a great day yesterday. Thanks to Jon and family for having us! There were 12 of us, IIRC: Me Jon Johathon Goldsworthy Simon Denscombe (AKA Carbon 60) Ian Bishop Tony Prestman Chris Dee Liam (surname escapes me) Sean (Jon's offline AFOL) Alan (...) (26 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Monday 28th June 1999 - Scottish LEGOfest
Hosted by Ian Bishop in his lovely house in Ayrshire.
Attendees
- Ian Bishop
- Richard Franks, with girlfriend Laura Gollino and friend Duncan Brown
- Tony Priestman
- Kevin Wilson
Post Event Discussion
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| | UK Legofest report
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| I think those present will agree that the recent Legofest - the first in the UK as far as I know - was a great success. I had arranged it on a Monday to fit in with Kevin Wilson's travel plans, so attendance was expected to be limited. (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Historical Note - This is currently considered to be the first LEGOfest in the UK, which subsequently catalysed many more into existence
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