DONCASTER 2023

**Hedeby** · 10-02-2022 13:43

I will discuss possible dates over the coming days, watch this space.

I am aware Duxford is 9th and 10th of September, same weekend as the St. Leger Festival here in Doncaster.

IF YOU CAN MAKE BOTH, VOTE TWICE PLEASE !!!

**Hedeby** · 10-04-2022 06:53

OK so the website I looked at was wrong and Duxford is 16th/17th September, as luck would have it, this is also the Battle of Britain Memorial Weekend at the Air Museum, and the St.Leger weekend, so all the potential clashes that can affect the date of our get together seem to align on the same weekend, which in theory leaves the rest of them free.... However there are caravan club events on a couple of weekends so that leaves us the very start of September or the very end (same weekend as we have just had).. very early days I know but where does the preference sit with everyone?

1st - 3rd September
29th September - 1st October

**camel crew** · 10-04-2022 06:59

1,2,3 for me. End of September is birthday commitments

**hawkhurst** · 10-04-2022 07:38

1st-3rd would be better for me and Marian as i have to be at work on a stocktake audit the last weekend

**Flying Helmut** · 10-04-2022 09:22

I can do either, but I guess 1st-3rd to match the other votes so far!

**David Manley** · 10-04-2022 09:44

Too early to tell, so at this stage 8m happy with whatever works best top of everyone

**Guntruck** · 10-04-2022 12:12

Either is OK for me.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-04-2022 12:17

Mrs K and I prefer the later date if possible.

Rob.

**Rebel** · 10-04-2022 14:36

I can do either but I voted for later one b4 I saw I could/should vote for both.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 10-04-2022 14:54

Either ok for myself. Prefer the early one though.

**Flying Helmut** · 10-05-2022 00:26

Originally Posted by Hedeby

IF YOU CAN MAKE BOTH, VOTE TWICE PLEASE !!!

OK, voting for the later weekend now as well, as requested!

**Flying Helmut** · 10-05-2022 09:08

Originally Posted by Flying Helmut

OK, voting for the later weekend now as well, as requested!

Correction - CAN'T Vote a second time!

**Boney10** · 10-05-2022 09:21

Voted for end as its closer to payday

**johnbiggles** · 10-06-2022 06:51

Later is better for us, the early date being the next weekend on from August bank holiday means life can be unnecessarily hectic, but we'll manage whatever the collective decision is

**Hedeby** · 11-14-2022 05:17

OK I need to make a call on this. Will double check availability then update.

**Aardvark1430** · 11-14-2022 08:04

would prefer the earlier dates, the later ones are possible though (I just would have to skip Nastja's birthday again

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cheers,
Guus

**Hedeby** · 11-14-2022 12:48

Looks like it will be the earlier date, will confirm booking tomorrow

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-15-2022 00:30

Thanks for your effort on this Chris.

Rob.

**Dan-Sam** · 11-15-2022 03:12

I am in for both possible weekends (thank you, my dear wife), but Kubajs has some troubles with earlier date.

**Hedeby** · 11-18-2022 07:27

OK FOLKS... following feedback on here and on a couple of WhatsApp groups and after speaking to the venue, I can confirm that DONCASTER 2023 will be the earlier weekend, that is the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of September 2023. I sincerely apologise if that rules anybody out but unfortunately I can’t find a date that everyone can attend (and guess we never will). So get your hotel rooms booked, think about what games you would like to run/play and we can move forward from here. Here’s hoping for a great turnout in 2023...

**Guntruck** · 11-18-2022 07:59

Premier Inn website playing silly beggars at the moment, saying it can't complete the booking, so don't know if it is too early to book there yet.

**David Manley** · 11-18-2022 23:41

Originally Posted by Guntruck

Premier Inn website playing silly beggars at the moment, saying it can't complete the booking, so don't know if it is too early to book there yet.

It isn't too early, I have done it

**Guntruck** · 11-19-2022 01:03

Originally Posted by David Manley

It isn't too early, I have done it

Nope, still not working.

**Hedeby** · 11-19-2022 03:39

It’s probably the weather, absolutely hosed it down for days up here. Computer probably cold and damp, lol

**Hedeby** · 11-19-2022 03:39

It’s probably the weather, absolutely hosed it down for days up here. Computer probably cold and damp, lol

**tikkifriend** · 11-19-2022 07:06

Booked no problem.

**Guntruck** · 11-19-2022 23:39

Booked in now. My new desktop seems to have built-in functionality that stops me spending money

It did something similar when I tried to order some of Kevin's decals.

**flash** · 11-20-2022 03:05

Originally Posted by Guntruck

Booked in now. My new desktop seems to have built-in functionality that stops me spending money

It did something similar when I tried to order some of Kevin's decals.

Did Jill buy it for you ? Just wondering !

**Guntruck** · 11-20-2022 04:32

Originally Posted by flash

Did Jill buy it for you ? Just wondering !

Now, now!

**Hedeby** · 11-20-2022 14:33

Any chance of you being able to join us Dave ?

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-21-2022 00:07

Back from Brizol, will book today.
Rob.

**Flying Helmut** · 11-21-2022 05:53

Hotel booked

**Boney10** · 11-21-2022 08:34

Myself and Manda booked in Fri/Sat

**camel crew** · 11-25-2022 14:49

All booked in. Coming up on Thursday. Look forward to seeing you all, after missing out last year

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-02-2022 00:17

Now booked in.

Rob.

**Guntruck** · 12-02-2022 02:10

I'll offer up a Spanish Civil War game for next year. It was almost ready for this year, apart from a few small details such as: no planes, no cards, no manoeuvre decks, no scenario. Other than that, it was good to go.

**tikkifriend** · 12-02-2022 09:12

Originally Posted by Guntruck

I'll offer up a Spanish Civil War game for next year. It was almost ready for this year, apart from a few small details such as: no planes, no cards, no manoeuvre decks, no scenario. Other than that, it was good to go.

Aah the Brexit Strategy

**tikkifriend** · 12-02-2022 09:13

Originally Posted by camel crew

All booked in. Coming up on Thursday. Look forward to seeing you all, after missing out last year

see you Thursday night in the bar then.

**Guntruck** · 12-03-2022 01:26

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

Aah the Brexit Strategy

It worked for Boris

**mikeemagnus** · 12-03-2022 05:56

Yon and I booked in to Central East for Friday and Saturday nights.

Looking forward to this one alreeady

**Hedeby** · 12-04-2022 02:53

Better start tracking attendees

**tikkifriend** · 12-04-2022 07:07

Originally Posted by Guntruck

It worked for Boris

**David Manley** · 12-04-2022 09:43

I can run my air racing game again if there's interest, although as I ran it last time I'd only do so if there weren't three other games offered

**camel crew** · 12-04-2022 10:22

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

see you Thursday night in the bar then.

Sounds good to me

**Guntruck** · 12-05-2022 01:31

Originally Posted by David Manley

I can run my air racing game again if there's interest, although as I ran it last time I'd only do so if there weren't three other games offered

I'm up for that!

**tikkifriend** · 12-05-2022 08:54

Originally Posted by Guntruck

I'm up for that!

Book me a spot to please Dave

**Hedeby** · 12-05-2022 11:27

Got that Dave, thank you, certainly the loudest game of the weekend this year.

**tikkifriend** · 12-06-2022 10:47

Shiny fast planes, dastardly maneuvers and the tail end Charlie winning the race , it was the Grand National of the weekend.

**mikeemagnus** · 12-06-2022 10:51

Book me in for the race game too please and I'll see if I can manage to land properly at the end of it, for a change

**mikeemagnus** · 12-06-2022 10:58

Happy to put on a game of WW1 if needed. Haven't a clue what though at this point. Perhaps a bombing run on my home town of Dover, as inspired by Peter (Teaticket) some time back.