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Next Meeting is Saturday 26 November 2011 at 7.30 pm Whereabouts do you hold the meetings and how do I get there? Why Go To The Meetings When We've Got The DVDs At Home?
Our next meeting will take place on Saturday 26 November 2011.
It's our Christmas meeting and our 7th birthday so in traditional style we'll have a night full of fun and festive frolics in the company of Mr. Hardy and his good friend, Mr. Laurel! There'll be fun and games for children and adults alike and a few special surprises thrown in. So, make sure to mosey on down to the Pavilion by 7.30pm and prepare to have your ribs tickled!
See you there!
Our meeting dates for 2011 are below. Except where indicated, they are to be held, as usual, in the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, off the Upper Newtownards Road (near Dundonald House) and will kick off at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Please note that since young kids are present we will adhere fairly strictly to our timetable so the events will begin at 7.30pm sharp—ish...if you're late you'll miss out! Don't forget to write these dates firmly into your diaries...and tell all your friends: Saturday 5 March 2011
Saturday 11 June 2011
Saturday 17 September 2011
Saturday 26 November 2011 We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for your continued support.
There is no mystique about our meetings (contrary to popular opinion): a typical night begins with some welcoming words from the Grand Sheik. Then Gerry gives a bit of background about the first movie (he does this for each one) and we kick things off. The second movie is usually one of the boys' classic silent movies, and on its conclusion we have an interval. This gives members the chance to socialise while raffle tickets are sold for some excellent Laurel and Hardy-ware. It is also an opportunity for everyone to charge their glasses in time for part two... The Grand and Vice Sheiks, and some special guest toasters (guest what?), raise their glasses for the traditional toast to the boys and their major foils. This is followed by the draws to determine the raffle winners. On to the main business of the evening... Gerry, as usual, introduces the final film/s of the night. It/they can be a full feature length movie or 2 of the sound-era two or three reelers. After that the Grand Sheik thanks everyone for coming along and provides details of the next meeting. Some members like to stay behind for some drinks and/or a chat while others, especially those in family units, head off home. That's it; we're not odd...well, not that odd!
Whereabouts do you hold the meetings and how do I get there? The meetings usually take place in the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion within the grounds of Stormont. The entrance is on the Upper Newtownards Road between 'The Mile' and Dundonald House. You will see two Portland stone pillars close to Dundonald House and a small sign reading 'Pavilion'. For further information about how to get there click Directions to the Pavilion in the menu, or for details about the venue itself click on The Pavilion. The Pavilion is a wheelchair-friendly building. Other events will be publicised in advance and details of how to get there will be given. If you have any questions please email us or give us a call. Click on Contact Us for details.
Why go to a meeting when we've got the DVDs at home? Those who have never been often wonder whether it is worthwhile making the effort to come out to attend our meetings when they have the DVDs at home. This is a natural reaction that all of us have experienced. After attending a meeting the reasons become very clear... watching a Laurel and Hardy film on the big screen with a live (or mostly live!) audience, especially when there are children present, totally transforms the movies. Proof of that, if proof be needed, is evident in our membership: we have members who regularly make the trip up from Dublin, or Limerick, or even Southend-on-Sea just to be with us! Now that surely says something about the experience! Give us a try and if you don't like it then there's no need to come back, but we're pretty sure that you will...probably with some friends! Those not interested need not apply! See you next time...!
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| Date last updated 22/11/2011 |
