Blackpool Convention report 1998

The Winter 1998 issue of Film for the Collector magazine did not carry a formal Convention report, but did include several letters from attendees, including one from the organiser, Derek Simmonds of Derann Film Services. "THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR" No, not my own words, but those of many collectors as they left the recentContinue reading "Blackpool Convention report 1998"

Blackpool Convention report 1997 (2)

The Winter 1997 issue of Film for the Collector magazine contained several letters from attendees which gave a flavour of the 1997 Convention. BLACKPOOL THANKS I felt I must write and express my thanks for every enjoyable day at the Blackpool Film Fayre. I have attended both the spring and autumn events over the pastContinue reading "Blackpool Convention report 1997 (2)"

Blackpool Convention report 1997 (1)

Issue 40 of Film for the Collector magazine ran a review of the 1997 Convention, originally published by the Edinburgh Cinema and Video Society. The 21st Northern Film Collectors' Convention a homage by Peter Wilson The following article was originally written for, and published by ‘Cine Chat’, the official in-house magazine of the Edinburgh CineContinue reading "Blackpool Convention report 1997 (1)"

Blackpool Convention report 1996

The 1996 Convention was reported on in the Spring 1997 issue of Film for the Collector magazine. "TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN!" TWO OF OUR READERS SAY 'THANK YOU' FOR A GREAT WEEKEND Wow! What a weekend that was. I arrived in Blackpool after a tedious journey from Elstree, and instead of taking aContinue reading "Blackpool Convention report 1996"

Blackpool Convention report 1992

Keith Wilton reports on 1992's Convention in issue 24 of Film for the Collector magazine, published Spring 1993. BLACKPOOL OR BUST KEITH WILTON LIFTS THE LID OFF THE 1992 NORTHERN FILM COLLECTORS CONVENTION AND TRIES TO 'MURDER' DON WALKER TOO! When a colleague informed me that the Blackpool hotel (near to 'The Cliffs') at whichContinue reading "Blackpool Convention report 1992"

Blackpool Convention report 1991

Just two short reports on 1991's Convention in issue 20 of Film for the Collector magazine. DEREK DOES A DANIELS! The 15th Northern Film Collectors Convention held on November 16th/17th, 1991 was, as expected, a huge success. Ticket sales were well up on last year, and all dealers reported brisk business on the day. TheContinue reading "Blackpool Convention report 1991"