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The 1985 Convention – the first one organised by Derann – was reported on by John Wright in the February 1986 issue of Making Better Movies magazine. BY ALL ACCOUNTS – including those of the organisers – the Ninth Northern Film Collectors Convention in Blackpool was a smashing success. John Wright, who was the guestContinueContinue reading “Blackpool Convention report 1985 (2)”

Big changes were afoot in 1985. This was the first year that Derann Film Services took over the running of the Convention; they moved it from the Gables Hotel to the Cliffs Hotel on Blackpool’s North Promenade, and introduced the Saturday night Dinner. Dave Lockwood reported on the Convention in the December 1985 issue ofContinueContinue reading “Blackpool Convention report 1985 (1)”

Blackpool’s 1983 Convention was the final one reported on by Bill Davison, in the February 1984 issue of Movie Maker magazine. The 1983 Convention was the penultimate one held at The Gables hotel. Select the image to enlarge – image opens in new tab.

The February 1983 issue of Movie Maker magazine carried Bill Davison’s report on the 1982 Convention, held in November. Since sharing this report, we have been approached by a collector who has an optical copy of Disney on Parade, probably the very same one auctioned by Bill at the Convention. Perhaps he can be persuadedContinueContinue reading “Blackpool Convention report 1982”

Writing in the February 1982 issue of Movie Maker magazine, Bill Davison reviews the 1981 Northern Film Collectors’ Convention held in the Gables Hotel in Blackpool – a new venue. 1981’s was the fifth Convention. Select the image to enlarge – image opens in new tab. The 1981 Convention was also reported on in issueContinueContinue reading “Blackpool Convention report 1981”

Bill Davison reports on the fourth Northern Film Collectors’ Convention that took place in November 1980. The report was printed in the February 1981 issue of Movie Maker magazine. Select the image to enlarge – image opens in new tab.

Bill Davison, in the February 1980 issue of Movie Maker, reports on the third Blackpool Convention that took place on 4th November 1979. Select the image to enlarge – image opens in new tab.

Writing in the February 1979 issue of Movie Maker magazine, Bill Davison reports on the second Convention held in November 1978. Movie Maker were involved in the organisation of the Convention in those early years. Select the image to enlarge – image opens in new tab.

Bill Davison, writing in the February 1978 issue of Movie Maker magazine, reviews the very first Convention – then known as the Northern Film Collectors Convention – held at the Queens Hotel in November 1977…