* * Reef Fest 2013 - Northfields Aquatics, 2nd and 3rd March 2013 * *

[Realist]

Lets all get behind this and support a good cause, while arranging what we hope will be one of the biggest reef meets in the UK.

This is open to every UK reefer on every reef forum! We have thought about arranging a marine only show day meet for sometime and this seems like the perfect venue and perfect cause to get things started.

Over the coming months we will be launching this in a big way and hopefully with the support of other forums and manufacturers we can get this off the ground and start an annual event.

This post will be updated with all those attending so we know the numbers for the weekend. It will also be updated with information on the full agenda for the meet.


Member names attending ( all forums )

Carlos
Cdurkin100
Kinevil (sunday only)
Elkaa
Herb
Paul M
Bigguy & wife
8birchy10
Hazey (Attending both days & Sat evening)
Woody Attending both days & Sat evening
jrob3rts
Paultys
tomdobson + 1
jamesfirth Saturday only but may try & stay over depending on work commitments Sunday)
barracuda
Marine Life uk
Liam@seatoyou (Attending Sat evening & Sun daytime)
Moz (attending Sat evening & Sunday)
MoneyDownTheCouch & Lesa
Killi (attending Sat & Sun & Sat evening)
TomTucker & wife Collette
MattyJ (Not staying over & not sure which day he will be attending)
MartynIT
Mathematics
Gordon aka Reefloat (Trade Stand)
Avangels (Only one of the days)
halteadmark + 3 + little one (Sunday only)
Dariusz + his family (AquaForestUK)
Funkoid + partner (Attending Sunday)
Salty_Bond (Both Sat & Sun)

Those attending the evening event also are:-
Killi
Hazey
TomDobson & Wife
Liam@Seatoyou
Moz
Bigguy + wife



Here is the inital post from Phil at Northfields......................................... more to come.... :thumbup1:

As most of you know, on the recent Liverpool meet and raffle for little Cain Burn's I put my full weight behind the raffle, and yes I know, I have plenty of weight to push with. Anyway, Pam, Joe and myself have been talking and we want to do more to help Cain get his dream.
Heres our plans so far;
We have picked a Saturday and Sunday, the 2nd & 3rd of March 2013, yes its a long way off yet but we intend it to be one of the best UK meet weekends ever and one to remember.

You all know how keen our shop prices are already so if we give TSB members an extra 10% off everthing on the weekend and then at the end of the weekend donate 10% of our takings to Cains fund should get the fund raising off to a good start. I will be setting a till up and at the end of each day a reading will be taken off the till to give the total for the day, this can and will be done with witness's so nobody can say anything has been left out. (this is for my piece of mind).

Here's what we have going on at Reef Fest 2013

Saturday daytime:

Adult fishing match, set-up at 7:30am start 8:00am end 12:00 noon
Main shop opens at 9:30am
Trade stands open at 10:00am
Free tea, coffee & biscuits opens at 10:30am
BBQ weather permiting starts at 11:30am
Bike show starts at 11:30am
Birds of prey starts at 11:30am
Adult fishing match weigh in at 12:15pm
Kids fishing match set-up 1:30pm starts 2:00pm ends 4:00pm
kids weigh in at 4:15pm
Raffle drawn at 4:30pm.
Shop closes at 5:00pm
The bike ride will end sometime during Saturday, time to be confirmed.

Saturday night, Party time:

The Railway public house party doors open at 7:30pm.
Those wishing to have food at The Railway can come earlier.
Auction starts at 8:30pm
Once auction has ended then the resident DJ will entertain us.
We can dance, drink and be merry.

Sunday:

Shop opens at 10:00am
Free tea, coffee and biscuits start at 10:30
BBQ weather permiting and if there's anything left from Saturday starts at 11:30am
Ladies fishing match set-up at 1:30pm, starts at 2:00pm ends 4:00pm
Ladies weigh in at 4:15pm.
shop closes at 4pm

We have been promised by Hull KR and Hull fc that some of the players will be attending.
Hull Daily mail will be covering the event and we're hoping that Calander News and Look North news will also cover the event.
I've asked a local radio station for coverage as well.
I will be mentioning all and every company and person who has donated to the event on as many of these media sites as I possible can.

Also we are offering a waxing service:
Them that dare;
A/ Phil; head shave, chest & leg wax, you could be the one that pulls the wax strip £5.00 a go.
B/ Joe; chest & leg wax pull the wax strip £5.00 a go.
C/
D/
E/
F/
G/
All money raised going to Cains fund.

If theres any local reefers that would like to help out then please let Phil know. Any help would be great, as theres only 3 of us on site. A little help with the carboot or fishing match's would be great and if theres any weekend chefs for the BBQ would be nice.

I can help sort out local hotels, Travel Lodges or Holiday Inns for those that want to stay over on the Saturday night. After the BBQ theres some nice pubs in Cottingham village or if you want night clubs you can't go wrong with Hull City Centre.

I will be getting in touch with some of the large company's localy for a bit of help with fund raising. If there's any manufacturer's on TSB that want to join in feel free to let me know, the more that get involved the better. I will also be getting in touch with local news media, press, radio and tv. With plenty of coverage we should be able to raise loads 'a' money.

Not only will this weekend be one that gets talked about for ages but I'm hoping the weekend will raise several thousand pounds for Cains fund.

 

[Carlos]

Re: * * Reef Fest 2013 - UK Meet at Northfield Aquatics on 2nd and 3rd March 2013 * *

Put me down Chris, offered to do the Auction on phils thread if he needs a auctioneer

Carl

 

[Realist]

Re: * * Reef Fest 2013 - UK Meet at Northfield Aquatics on 2nd and 3rd March 2013 * *

Put me down Chris, offered to do the Auction on phils thread if he needs a auctioneer

Carl

Cheers Carl. No.1 on the list Big Thumbs Up

 

[PaulW]

Re: * * Reef Fest 2013 - UK Meet at Northfield Aquatics on 2nd and 3rd March 2013 * *

I'll be there Sunday if I can sort a lift worth one of the lads.

 

[Elkaa]

Re: * * Reef Fest 2013 - UK Meet at Northfield Aquatics on 2nd and 3rd March 2013 * *

I'll be there Sunday if I can sort a lift worth one of the lads.

Get the train over thats more than likely what I'll be doing

 

[Herb]

Get the train over thats more than likely what I'll be doing

If I'm not on holiday then, we could hire a car for the weekend. I'm happy to drive us over!

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[northfieldaquatics]

If I'm not on holiday then, we could hire a car for the weekend. I'm happy to drive us over!

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Leeds area, you'll need a mini bus:whistling:

 

[PaulM]

I'll certainly be attending too

 

[northfieldaquatics]

I'll certainly be attending too

I'll have a chair just for you, next to joe on the waxing table.:whistling:

 

[reefloat]

where are northfield aquatics please?
homepage is returning not found and a search is no joy

 

[northfieldaquatics]

where are northfield aquatics please?
homepage is returning not found and a search is no joy

Northfield's are in Cottingham just outside of Hull, we're on the Scarborough to Hull train line, 10 minutes walk. post code hu16 4jn if you have a sat nav.

 

[northfieldaquatics]

I'm going to try and sort out a disco for the Saturday night, should make for a good old booze up with BBQ and music.

 

[bigguy]

Me and wife both days

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[bigguy]

Ment to say put us down for going

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[northfieldaquatics]

I've been asked by Reefloat if we're setting up an area for trade stands, yes we are so if theirs any one on here looking to display what they do then let me know and then I can sort out space.

 

[8birchy10]

I'll be coming,
You should have people camping aswell, keeps the costs down for everyone and would be a right laugh. Like a proper festival

 

[northfieldaquatics]

I'll be coming,
You should have people camping aswell, keeps the costs down for everyone and would be a right laugh. Like a proper festival

thought had gone through my head, we'll see how many fancy it and if theres room I don't see a problem, not good for tents though as only have the car park to pitch up in.

 

[Hazey]

I'm a softy so don't do camping in March

I'll be there Phil

Dave

 

[Elkaa]

thought had gone through my head, we'll see how many fancy it and if theres room I don't see a problem, not good for tents though as only have the car park to pitch up in.

I'm sure theres a field local to camp out in

 

[Mr Dave]

Put me and Woody down Chris