20th February: Beachhead,Bournemouth.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-09-2015 14:23

Point of Contact: Flash

Again can we have only member who are attending posting in this thread. If you can't make it please don't answer.

Cheers Neil

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...beachhead+2016

**Flying Helmut** · 12-09-2015 16:32

Probably - will know for certain in a couple of weeks.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-09-2015 23:50

Also probable.
Rob.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-13-2015 04:06

From what Dave mentioned in the main 2016 show thread we need to move on this fast to ensure a table.

Neil

**Boney10** · 12-13-2015 14:26

Dave if you can act as liaision for this one, see about a table for us, As I said, I hope to get down, but cant say for certain yet.
Ill drop you a pm tomorrow

**flash** · 12-14-2015 02:05

Roger that Chris.

**flash** · 12-14-2015 14:42

I have a thumbs up and a booking form !

**flash** · 12-16-2015 07:57

And now we have a table !

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-16-2015 11:44

I am still working on trying to be there.
Rob.

**Flying Helmut** · 12-16-2015 16:51

I can make it - GAME ON!

**flash** · 12-16-2015 22:39

And then there were two !

**Ajay** · 12-22-2015 10:32

I will definitely attend and assist

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-22-2015 11:36

Now you have 3.

**flash** · 12-22-2015 23:16

Originally Posted by Ajay

I will definitely attend and assist

Thankyou wingman !

**flash** · 01-10-2016 08:34

With Boney, Bogue & Guntruck we have six - we will see if more from the local flights appear on the day.

**flash** · 01-11-2016 11:51

There are only four freebie tickets allocated per game - I did ask for more but like this game - No Dice !

First responders - Me, Tim, Ajay, I'll let Chris & Nige fight over the last one - everyone else should buy a ticket from the BIC ticket office.

There is a link on the Beachhead site http://entoyment.co.uk/beachhead-2016/4588774837

Note from the BIC site: "To avoid congestion we strongly recommend that you allow up to an hour before the event commencement time to find a parking space. Visit our Parking page for details of our car parks and others within walking distance of the BIC and Bournemouth Pavilion."
The link didn't work but the warning is obvious or is that ominous !

Paging Mick Owen - any recommendations for parking ?

**Guntruck** · 01-12-2016 00:06

Originally Posted by flash

- everyone else should buy a ticket from the BIC ticket office.

Suits me. It means I'm not morally obliged to stand around all day. I'm happy to stand around for a couple of hours then go and chat up the traders.

**flash** · 01-12-2016 01:06

I know what you like !

**Ajay** · 01-14-2016 12:21

There are a few pay and display car parks around the BIC. Free all day parking further out. Given the time of year, parking in the West Cliff area should be easy to find. There was a lot of development going on in the summer of 2015 when I was last in Bournemouth and I drove around for quite some time before parking 15 mins out. The car park direction signs left a lot to be desired.

**David Manley** · 01-14-2016 14:00

How much is a ticket? I may be able to make it

**flash** · 01-14-2016 22:28

It's a fiver DM. There's a link via the link in post #16 !

**Boney10** · 01-23-2016 02:04

Apologies guys, but due to unforseen circumstances will not be able to attend this one as planned.
Hopefully will see you all later in the year at other venues.
Sorry

**flash** · 01-24-2016 03:44

Sorry to hear that Chris, is Nige still coming ? If not I have a ticket to re allocate.

**David Manley** · 01-24-2016 05:00

I may be able to take Chris' place if needed.

**Boney10** · 01-24-2016 10:16

Originally Posted by flash

Sorry to hear that Chris, is Nige still coming ? If not I have a ticket to re allocate.

That is his plan, but for some reason when he has checked the show site it does not mention us , so he was worried we didn't have a slot, Ill confirm with him on Wednesday, thats when he is popping over to my place for a game.

**flash** · 01-24-2016 12:26

I noticed that too but they confirmed the bigger table last week so we're on ! Obviously not updated the site.
Let me know soon as

**bogue** · 01-25-2016 06:37

Hi,

I am coming to Bournemouth, should get there @0930 traffic willing.

Nige

**flash** · 01-25-2016 10:41

Cheers Nigel, the final ticket is yours.

**flash** · 02-10-2016 06:56

Well not long now chaps !
Those we know are attending:
Flash, Flying Helmut, Ajay, DM, Guntruck; plus 'Bear' (a non forum rookie pilot venturing into his first wargame show !)
MickOwenuk will also be there as part of the Beachhead team & I hope he gets a moment to join us.
(Bogue, sadly, has been grounded by technical issues!)

Itinerary as sent by the Beachhead Team:
08.00 Organiser, exhibitors and demonstrators on site
09.00 Tournaments to start
10.00 Show opens to the public
10.00 Solent Bar to open
12 noon Lunch for tournament participants
18.00 Show closes
18.00 Breakdown of exhibition
1900 Building clear

We have an 8x4 table ... somewhere... for gaming & a small display.

As usual this will be a participation table and we will be showing off the virtues of WGF to the punters using mid to late war types throughout the day as supplied by Tim - Flying (No Sails) Helmut. For those attending if you have a unique fave repaint you want to play then bring it along; my captured N.17 will make an appearance along with it's late war Fok D.VII counterpart and my new repaint from the D.VII repaint comp along with some other odd types that I have painted over the years.. we might even break out a Giant if they've made landfall by then.

Anyone out there who's attending this inaugural wargame event please come and make yourself known and have a game with us.

Tickets for the event are £5 per head, children under 13 are free. You can purchase tickets through the Bournemouth International Centre's box office via the link below.
http://entoyment.co.uk/beachhead-2016/4588774837

**Flying Helmut** · 02-10-2016 16:16

Really looking forward to this!

**Guntruck** · 02-11-2016 00:09

I'll be there but it sure as hell won't be at 8!

Will be able to put in a couple of hours.

**flash** · 02-11-2016 00:33

Me either, reliant on a lift so hope to be there 09.15ish.
Should be a little chaotic as the BIC won't let traders in the night before, like some places do, so they will all be trying to get in & set up in the first couple of hours along with the gamers & tourney players !

**David Manley** · 02-12-2016 06:41

Confirmed, I will be there. I'll aim to get there as early as I can.

**Flying Helmut** · 02-12-2016 07:36

Originally Posted by David Manley

Confirmed, I will be there. I'll aim to get there as early as I can.

Me too - possibly around 08:30 ish (I hope!)

**flash** · 02-18-2016 07:42

Nearly there now chaps - just packing to be ready to head down to my daughter's place in Poole tomorrow. May even get to drop in at Entoyment if I plan it right ! Looking forward to the show & showing off Wings of Glory once again.
Safe journey all and I'll see you at the table on Saturday.

**Ajay** · 02-18-2016 11:34

See you there leader.

**Guntruck** · 02-18-2016 12:45

A day at the seaside -nice!

**flash** · 02-19-2016 00:44

Originally Posted by Ajay

See you there leader.

Give me an Oscar-Mike in the am !

**Boney10** · 02-19-2016 05:40

Good luck tomorrow chaps, really sorry and dissapointed I cant make it, look forward to seeing you all at some point this year.
Look forward to seeing the big bombers in action.
Im still waiting for a knock on the door

**Ajay** · 02-19-2016 10:15

Originally Posted by flash

Give me an Oscar-Mike in the am !

Roger wilco....are you bringing your big one?

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-19-2016 12:16

Have a good day chaps.
Kyte.

**flash** · 02-19-2016 13:05

Thanks all, be sure we'll do our best !

**Flying Helmut** · 02-19-2016 14:50

Dib Dib Dib!!!

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-20-2016 01:44

Dob dob dob.

**David Manley** · 02-20-2016 07:40

We currently have two Staakens on the table here in what we think is the first public outing for the Kickstarter Giants. They are absolute beasts

Pictures later

**fast.git** · 02-20-2016 07:48

Originally Posted by David Manley

We currently have two Staakens on the table here in what we think is the first public outing for the Kickstarter Giants. They are absolute beasts

Pictures later

Excellent news! Can't wait to see them in action, myself.

**Tonx** · 02-20-2016 08:01

Originally Posted by David Manley

We currently have two Staakens on the table here in what we think is the first public outing for the Kickstarter Giants. They are absolute beasts

Pictures later

Very much looking forward to seeing footage David and hope you are all having a great time. Or have had a great time as it's 16:00 and must be near closing time.

Please can we also have a Group Photo posted so we may all see who was behind this team effort today

**flash** · 02-20-2016 10:25

Mission accomplished, Beachhead was a huge success and we had plenty of interest around our table throughout the day.
Big thankyou to the chaps involved for their commitment -Tim, Ajay, DM & Steve.
Photos will come in due course I'm sure but probably after the weekend.

**Guntruck** · 02-20-2016 11:54

A jolly good time was had by all.

Something that came up (and miraculously I remembered) - who wants a template for the Wings of Glory 'business card' with their details on? Dave? Tim?

**Flying Helmut** · 02-20-2016 11:55

Originally Posted by Guntruck

A jolly good time was had by all.

Something that came up (and miraculously I remembered) - who wants a template for the Wings of Glory 'business card' with their details on? Dave? Tim?

That would be me, Sir, if you please!

Game piccies to follow - I'm a bit knackered at the mo'!