tMP Band to play at Pontin's - Questions

[Roger Thorne]

If you wish to ask any questions about this event please post in this thread and we will endeavour to answer them.

Click below for the full details:

http://www.themouthpiece.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8204&page=2&pp=30&highlight=band+play+pontins

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[Aidan]

are the band really staying sober? :shock:
think i will give the playing a miss

 

[Lauradoll]

Oh my god, who's idea is this? What a horrific thought!!! Everyone knows Pontins is REALLY about the drinking!!

 

[geordiecolin]

Well seeing as i'm playing sunday morning....... :roll:

Aye its not that bad though, if we're playing at 7ish, we'll be back in the bar by 9 at the latest! And if my alcohol-fazed memory serves me correctly, that leaves at least 4 hours drinking time... (and the Bavarian Stompers!!)

Anyway, I hope to be laying some good foundations on Friday Night and making up for Saturday on Sunday Night!! :twisted: :twisted:

 

[Keppler]

Please don't clutter this thread with "Oh no, no drink!!!!" type posts.
YES, Roger is serious about the drink.
NO, you don't want to be on the receiving end of him if you don't think he is

Any other serious questions?

 

[lynchie]

This is mainly brought on by the fact that it seems the entire trombone section is up for playing solos (shy, retiring lot that we are…) but might it be an idea to do a few trios, duets, etc bits as well… just to show how well (errr) random strangers can play together!

Ps. Since I’m only going down for the weekend with no band, I think an excuse for not doing 72 hours of straight drinking might be useful…

 

[Di B]

Are we going to secure some chalets for those going without band? They tend to get booked up pretty quickly.....

Ta

 

[Seedhouse]

Cost...? (If any?) :?

 

[DublinBass]

When do you need to find out a commitment by? Can it wait a few weeks, or should I put in my info as a preliminary measure?

 

[Roger Thorne]

Are we going to secure some chalets for those going without band? They tend to get booked up pretty quickly.....

If WE is referring to the tMP team - unfortunately NO!
As with all tMP events travelling and accommodation is planned and booked by the individual attending.
I'm sure there will be enough tMPer's who are going with their band who would be able to accommodate the odd body or two if you ask them nicely!

Failing that the contact number to call for bookings is 0870 604 5606.
As an example: a budget 2 bedroom chalet (based on 4 sharing) is £110 for the 3 nights - £27.50 per person.

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[Sellers_Bird]

there is absolutely no way anyone will get a chalet now!!!! theyre usually booked up by the end of the Pontins the previous year....plus i hear u can book a chalet urself u have to book one through a band??? :?

 

[Roger Thorne]

there is absolutely no way anyone will get a chalet now!!!!

Great sweeping statement there!

I rang Pontin's yesterday, before I placed the announcement above and enquired about accommodation for people who would not be travelling with their band, ie alone. It was confirmed to me that you can book chalets, whether your band is competing or not and that there is still room available.

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[DublinBass]

Once again...when does tMP need a commitment from players by?

(I could put in a preliminary post for myself and MrsBBCbari, but some things, ie insturments, bands competing, etc... may change in the next weeks so I would rather hold off a couple of weeks to give accurate information.)

 

[little_miss_marcroft]

there is absolutely no way anyone will get a chalet now!!!!

Great sweeping statement there!

I rang Pontin's yesterday, before I placed the announcement above and enquired about accommodation for people who would not be travelling with their band, ie alone. It was confirmed to me that you can book chalets, whether your band is competing or not and that there is still room available.

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To be fair... I'm reeeeaaaally suprised at that... because for the past few years it has been practically impossible to get a chalet so late on and it is always recommeded that you book the previous year. The past 2 years inparticular were difficult to get in at late notice, so I would say if there are chalets available then you oughta get on to it asap. Because as most people who go every year will know, it usually is tres tres difficult to get one this late!!

Goodluck people!! I for one will be stickin with the bar option!

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[DublinBass]

Because as most people who go every year will know, it usually is tres tres difficult to get one this late!!

Didn't you just go to Spain? Are you trilingual?

I never realized Ms. Marcroft was so worldly :lol:

 

[Aidan]

seems to be a bit of a random factor involved... cos we've rung up this year and been told the only way we could get a chalet for those dates was to book through a competing band.

 

[NAS]

seems to be a bit of a random factor involved... cos we've rung up this year and been told the only way we could get a chalet for those dates was to book through a competing band.

Have another go mate... The Mrs phoned the Pontins Booking line last week and she was told they were full :cry: . But this week when I phoned... I was told that as long as we were going to the contest then we could book one . So we are now booked in

 

[jonford]

seems to be a bit of a random factor involved... cos we've rung up this year and been told the only way we could get a chalet for those dates was to book through a competing band.

I rang up months ago and they didnt ask anything about bands!

 

[Rebel Tuba]

So Guys,

how big is this band, where are the vacancies, if any???????

Don't know if I can get there yet, but if I can :? ...... then, if there is room :? .....

 

[DublinBass]

So Guys,

how big is this band, where are the vacancies, if any???????

Don't know if I can get there yet, but if I can :? ...... then, if there is room :? .....

Here's the tally so far (from the other thread http://themouthpiece.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=140562#140562)

soprano bryan_sop

cornet sparkly, backrowbloke, super_sop, dave payn, John Burns, katej, beaker

flugel cornetgirl

tenor horn Lisa Holley

baritone :shock:

trombone timbloke, lynchie, stripybananas, sunny_jimbob (bass)

Euphonium Di B, Seedhouse, stephen2001

Bass goerdiecolin (Eb), ben.gernon (Eb), Pythagoras, nickjbeaumarisband

percussion ploughboy, bagpuss, drummergurl, Well Worth It

Don't want to speak for those in charge, but it looks like there is still some room to pad the band. Especially in the horn and baritone sections.