+Stephen Moss Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 JagFest UK 2005 This years JagFest UK will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of October at the Medway Manor Hotel, Rochester, Kent, England. I have been informed by Nick that The Hotel is under new management and that while this has resulted in a small cost increase the rooms are clean, painted and designed as function rooms and so we have plenty of space and tables. The cost for staying overnight is £30 (including breakfast) per person per night, based on sharing a twin room as usual. I am sure some of you have been awaiting this announcement for a while, life (and for some new life) along with the search for an alternate location has delayed proceedings a little but hopefully we are back on track now. For the moment there are a couple of minor changes from last year.... 1) Anyone bringing equipment must bring their own display (TV/Monitor). I know this will restrict some people from bringing equipment with them, but what's the point of doing so if there are no available displays to connect it to. 2) As there are usually no Sunday Day visitors the tournaments for Sunday will start earlier than last year, exact timings are yet to be decided but don't be surprised to see a 9am start, although there may be scope for any early day visitors to fill any remaining slots. Speaking of tournaments, the set-up will be the same as last year with up to two running simultaneously on both days so if anyone is considering running a tournament PM me with details at either the JagFest BBS or Atari Age. Details of the booking arrangements and the cost of weekend passes/day tickets will be announced once the website is updated, keep an eye out for these and other announcements on the JagFest BBS at http://www.jagfest.org.uk/ and the Jaguar forum on Atari Age at www.atariage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harlow Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Needless to day I will be attending..... Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hello, This years JagFest UK will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of October at the Medway Manor Hotel, Rochester, Kent, England.Great news, but I can't attend, unless perhaps we can work out a group Dutch travel to the UK, that might save the cost and hassle of travel from Stanstead...? Anybody from Netherlands really keen to attend again? TXG/MNX for example? Of course if I'm travelling to England, it *should* be to be with my wife and kids! Cheers, Richard / JustClaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Moss Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Great news, but I can't attend, unless perhaps we can work out a group Dutch travel to the UK, that might save the cost and hassle of travel from Stanstead...? Cheers, Richard / JustClaws. 873449[/snapback] Stanstead is still about an hours drive from the venue, you might be better flying into London if possible, its a little closer and probably easier to get a train to Rochester from there. I think Sacha flies into London Airport from Switzerland, beng a smaller airport its probably cheaper than Heathrow or Gatwick if you can get a flight there. I'm not sure which German airport Mad Butcher flew from or where he flew to last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXG/MNX Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Great news, but I can't attend, unless perhaps we can work out a group Dutch travel to the UK, that might save the cost and hassle of travel from Stanstead...? Cheers, Richard / JustClaws. 873449[/snapback] Stanstead is still about an hours drive from the venue, you might be better flying into London if possible, its a little closer and probably easier to get a train to Rochester from there. I think Sacha flies into London Airport from Switzerland, beng a smaller airport its probably cheaper than Heathrow or Gatwick if you can get a flight there. I'm not sure which German airport Mad Butcher flew from or where he flew to last year. 874590[/snapback] I will not be there I will go to the JHV 2005 an Atari meeting I missed last year because it was on the same date as e-jagfest... I have to choose it's just to bad .. but I hope maybe at jagfestuk 2K6 I can be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harlow Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 http://www.jagfest.org/uk/ Chase this link for the 1st update of the JagFEst 2K5 website.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztee Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Hi Guys, Afraid you are gonna have to count me out this year Too many holidays this year mean I have a lack of time & funds. If I win the lottery then I will be there otherwise I will see y'all next year Gaztee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thund3r Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 (edited) ill be coming, nothing can stop me from attending! im sure they'll be a few others that will come along. Just need to advertise! *edit* Had a quick stab at a logo, see what you think! Edited June 26, 2005 by thund3r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harlow Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 let me guess... Tempest?.... anyway looks good.. now need it as a logo for web page Nick ill be coming, nothing can stop me from attending!im sure they'll be a few others that will come along. Just need to advertise! *edit* Had a quick stab at a logo, see what you think! 881163[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I too shall be attending, and dragging a couple of friends with me, its a shame that some of you cant make it, but we'll tell you everything afterwards, and have a drink in your names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harlow Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Jagfest Pages... updated more to come.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Moss Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 (edited) Just in case you have not been checking the JagFest BBS I would like to remind anyone thinking of running a tournament this year to PM me the details ASAP - even if they only in a rough form as I would like to have the timetable sorted out by the 8th of August if possible. Three of the four available Tournament slots are available (one on Sunday and two on Saturday) Thanks. Edited July 26, 2005 by Stephen Moss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Just in case you have not been checking the JagFest BBS I would like to remind anyone thinking of running a tournament this year to PM me the details ASAP - even if they only in a rough form as I would like to have the timetable sorted out by the 8th of August if possible. Thanks. 898018[/snapback] Silly question i know but will there by anyone selling atari gear other then JAG (like a8 for instance) Might be willing to train it from the smoke but as it gonna cost at least 20 both ways, i won't to be making sure that i'm spending as much or more when i get there (wasn't so much into the jag, even though i used to own one) Go on.... shoot me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Moss Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Silly question i know but will there by anyone selling atari gear other then JAG (like a8 for instance) I'm not exactly sure what an a8 is but Nick Harlow will be the main retailer there so if he does not have any then probably not although he usualy has a few bits of hardware and software for most Atari systems. Might be willing to train it from the smoke but as it gonna cost at least 20 both ways, i won't to be making sure that i'm spending as much or more when i get there (wasn't so much into the jag, even though i used to own one) £20 each way seems a bit steep. Don't let the name fool you the JagFest is open to all Atari computer and games systems, emulators and TOS clones. Why not come and have a look anyway, go on - you know you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I'm not exactly sure what an a8 is but Nick Harlow will be the main retailer there so if he does not have any then probably not although he usualy has a few bits of hardware and software for most Atari systems. 898683[/snapback] "a8" would be Atari 8-bit computers (400/800/XL/XE). ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 hello stephen... sorry mate, i meant 20 pounds return (as in there and back), but that's not including getting to victoria or charings x (which ever one goes to rochester... cant remember which one) and also getting from rochester station to the venue, and of course getting in (i'm guessing/assuming that there's an entrance fee) and ofcourse something to eat mid day For A8- as in atari 8bit (400/800/xl/xe and 5200) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harlow Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Both go to Rochester... Train Station is within walking distance of event (albeit up a hill) We are planning food for lunch on Saturday which folks will be asked to contribute too.... and day entrance cheap of course... So your definitley coming then..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 can't see why not... have to make sure i've got some readies with me... so as to buying some of the LOVERLY a8 gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harlow Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 can't see why not... have to make sure i've got some readies with me... so as to buying some of the LOVERLY a8 gear 899400[/snapback] will make sure there is some... anything in particular? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Really mainly looking for dd's (1050 mainly) and any uncommon titbits, might look at the jaggies (as an 'emulation' platform) so if anyones got a cd disk full of jag game images at the show, def interested But firstly, lets make sure that i've got readies to blow and also that AL QAEDA is'nt going to start bombing the railways (so i can get there and bk in one piece) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 (edited) Really mainly looking for dd's (1050 mainly) and any uncommon titbits, might look at the jaggies (as an 'emulation' platform) so if anyones got a cd disk full of jag game images at the show, def interested But firstly, lets make sure that i've got readies to blow and also that AL QAEDA is'nt going to start bombing the railways (so i can get there and bk in one piece) i am trusting that there's gonna be more then 1 seller/retailer there, otherwise it's gonna be a bit of a damp squib... i like a bit of variety, some choice you know Edited July 27, 2005 by carmel_andrews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Laird Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I will definatly try and make it! If I hadn't of just moved I would have been much closer, its a bit of treck for me now but am looking forward to meeting all you guys ( and gals! ) in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harlow Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Really mainly looking for dd's (1050 mainly) and any uncommon titbits, might look at the jaggies (as an 'emulation' platform) so if anyones got a cd disk full of jag game images at the show, def interested But firstly, lets make sure that i've got readies to blow and also that AL QAEDA is'nt going to start bombing the railways (so i can get there and bk in one piece) i am trusting that there's gonna be more then 1 seller/retailer there, otherwise it's gonna be a bit of a damp squib... i like a bit of variety, some choice you know 899411[/snapback] hmm, i think you have slightly misunderstood, JagFest isn't really a show... it's more of an event where like minded people gather to play, trade, sell, buy, drink and have fun meeting old and new friends.... we average around 50 people on the Saturday but have a lot of fun... if your expecting an event like a computer show with loads of traders then this ain't it. Still hope to see you nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 i'll only be there to swipe or half inch some atari gear (mainly a8) and look at the jaggie scene as well.. could be int... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Jaguar Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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