Back to the Toon we go! And in grand surroundings too!
Date: Saturday 8th July 2023
Venue: The Harbottle Suite, Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ (map)
Admission: £12 (PayPal preferable, please).
Doors open: 10am for a 10:45am start.
Presented by: James Robinson
Format: Classroom, with big screen graphics.
Finishes by: 6pm.
Our venue is the Harbottle Suite in Newcastle Castle, in the middle of Newcastle city centre. The address is The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ. (For a look yourselves, go here) There is lift access for people who use wheelchairs.
It is right in the middle of the city, within walking distance of Newcastle railway station.
Presented by James Robinson, using the “Bristol” format and playing along with the computer graphics: We will aim to play five 9R matches, then have 9R QF/SF, then a 14R Grand Final centrepiece. There will be groups after the first phase, and prizes will be available for the top 3 in all groups.
How does it work?
First of all, everybody plays from start to finish — there are no knockouts!
There will be a big screen for the game graphics and everyone plays to the same letters, numbers and conundrums rounds. We try to replicate the studio conditions, giving everyone turns at picking the selections. There will be comfort breaks in between games.
Prices/Rates:
CoNuT will take place on Saturday 8 July — doors open at 10am for a 10:45-11am start, finishing at around 5:45-6pm. The admission price is set at £12. We are currently in talks with the adjoining cafe to sort us out a discounted rate for lunch. Our room has an adjoining kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities with water available too.
We also intend on having a meal, but that is still to be sorted out.
Any questions?
If you need any help, please feel free to email us at focalcountdown@gmail.com.
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