2015 Catfish Study Group Convention, UK

[Jools]

I've been asked to post the following info by Danny Blundell. Hope to see some of you there!

Convention 2015

20th, 21st & 22nd March 2015
Venue
Kilhey Court Hotel
Chorley Road
Standish, Wigan
Lanc’s, WN1 2XN
Provisional Speakers

Leandro De Sousa : Brazil
Nathan Lujan : Canada
Steve Grant : Catfish Study Group
Alex Carslaw : Rainbow Fishes
Ingo Seidel : Germany
I. Fuller & B. Walsh : Catfish Study Group

Trade Stands, Specialist Societies & Sales Tanks
For more information go to:-

www.catfishstudygroup.org

[Sophie]

Looking forward to attending for a second time
Loved 2014!

[Coryman]

We are just about all set for the CSG's 36th annual convention, so to ensure you don't miss out it is time to make your booking. Forms can be found at: http://www.catfishstudygroup.org/core/c ... n_2015.htm

Ian

[Acanthicus]

I will definetely be there.

Looking forward to it!

[andi]

I'll be there, too.
Never will miss the time with all that crazy guys

Cheers Andi

[Coryman]

The booking forms and menu choices are now on line at http://www.catfishstudygroup.org/core/c ... n_2015.htm
Early indications are showing that we are heading for a record attendance, which means we will in all probability use up all of our room allocation.

We can house 300 delegates but the hotel only has accommodation for around 120, so please book tour place early and avoid disappointment. A £50 deposit secures your room and convention place.

Ian

[andi]

Hi Ian,
I've booked my ticket via paypal, but how can I order the following:
Convention weekend package Raffle Ticket – £5.00
and some shirts...

Cheers Andi

[jac]

I didn't want to miss out on my room so I just paid my convention booking. No way back now

Oh my Gosh, I'm going to England

[Jools]

I will see you all there, looking forward to it!

Jools

[jac]

If I can't be found anywhere, I will be sat in a corner munching away bags of Pub Crunch/Mister Porky

[husky_jim]

Hi guys...For us "the internationals" can anyone post "best practices"?

I mean best airport (I think Manchester???)

How to go from there to the event, etc.

Thanks!I hope this year i 'll make it...

[Acanthicus]

Hi Jim and all the other Internationals,

Manchester Airport is the best indeed. The train station is near by and just a 5min walk from the Arrival area. For 12 pounds you get a two-ways-ticket to Wigan North-Western. The train needs 45min, WNW is the third or fourth station. From there it's again only a 5min walk to Pier Aquatics, which you simply have to visit! Last year the CSG offered something like a shuttle service starting there and brought the people to the Hotel the convention took place in, best to ask Ian if they do it again this year. So, all in all, it's really easy to get to Pier and the Convention.

Hope to see you there! (Will come back to your mail.)


cheers, Daniel

[Jools]

I'll be at Pier on the Friday afternoon, so I can also take (depending on size) four or six people from there to the convention hotel.

Jools

[andi]

Hey Jim,
nice to see you there, too

Cheers Andi

[Jools]

Also nice to see you Dimitris.

Jools

[andi]

Hi folks,
I don't know of the plans of the other, but maybe we can meet some day(s) earlier in Wigan?


Cheers Andi

[jac]

I will arrive on Thursday.

[CoryWally]

You guys are so well organised! If anybody is wavering, it really is a great event and a great opportunity to spend a long weekend with some of the most knowledgeable catfish people on the planet!

See you all there!
Mark.

[husky_jim]

I ll try to arrive on thursday also... ;)

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[husky_jim]

Just booked the Tickets.I 'll arrive on Friday...


@Julian: Until what time you will be at Pier?I am arriving at Manchester at 16:45.Do i have time to come directly there?

[Jools]

@Julian: Until what time you will be at Pier?I am arriving at Manchester at 16:45.Do i have time to come directly there?

I think you're arriving into Manchester airport too late to make Pier while it is open (on Friday). That's given that you arrive on time at 16:45, given luggage/transit I think you'll miss the train just before 17:00 and so get on the one just before 18:00. It takes about 50 minutes on the train to get to Wigan Pier (Wallgate). So that puts you in Wigan at about 18:45?

Airport to Wigan Pier

Wigan Pier to Macdonald Kilhey (Convention) hotel

I'm not sure yet what I will be doing on Saturday morning, but would be happy to give a lift into to Pier Aquatics then.

Cheers,

Jools

[husky_jim]

@Julian: Until what time you will be at Pier?I am arriving at Manchester at 16:45.Do i have time to come directly there?

I think you're arriving into Manchester airport too late to make Pier while it is open (on Friday). That's given that you arrive on time at 16:45, given luggage/transit I think you'll miss the train just before 17:00 and so get on the one just before 18:00. It takes about 50 minutes on the train to get to Wigan Pier (Wallgate). So that puts you in Wigan at about 18:45?

Airport to Wigan Pier

Wigan Pier to Macdonald Kilhey (Convention) hotel

I'm not sure yet what I will be doing on Saturday morning, but would be happy to give a lift into to Pier Aquatics then.

Cheers,

Jools

Thanks Julian!

I 've changed my flight for Thursday.....I wont miss a Pier visit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mol_PMB]

Is the event open to anyone, or just members of the CSG? I'm fairly local and would be interested to attend.


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[Jools]

Is the event open to anyone, or just members of the CSG? I'm fairly local and would be interested to attend.

It's open to anyone and if you are local you don't even need to stay at the convention hotel although given the social nature of the event, I'd recommend that or a late taxi home...

Jools

[Mol_PMB]

Great - many thanks hope to see you there then!


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[Coryman]

A quick update for those that are hovering over their decision to attend the CSG's 2015 convention, as of mid day today 5th December we have already taken up just over a third or our room allocation, and would advise any potential guests from outside the UK to book their place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

On another point, for all those people coming in from outside the UK it is possible for me to arrange transport from and to Manchester airport, but will need your flight details well in advance so that I can plan a pick up/drop off schedule.

Anyone with any questions and or concerns feel free to contact me at conventionmanager@catfishstudgroup.org

Ian

[Coryman]

With just over four weeks to go all our room allocations are now taken, but there are plenty of 1 or 2 day, day-tickets available.

We would have liked to have had a few of you US guys make the hop over the pond though. We will undoubtedly be rubbing it in after the event, with tails of the fantastic talks and convention activities as well as all those fantastic fish you missed seeing, or even having the chance to buy at Pier Aquatics.

Ian

[Nabobmob1]

With just over four weeks to go all our room allocations are now taken, but there are plenty of 1 or 2 day, day-tickets available.

We would have liked to have had a few of you US guys make the hop over the pond though. We will undoubtedly be rubbing it in after the event, with tails of the fantastic talks and convention activities as well as all those fantastic fish you missed seeing, or even having the chance to buy at Pier Aquatics.

Ian

Hopefully Next year

[bekateen]

We would have liked to have had a few of you US guys make the hop over the pond though. We will undoubtedly be rubbing it in after the event, with tails of the fantastic talks and convention activities as well as all those fantastic fish you missed seeing, or even having the chance to buy at Pier Aquatics.

Dang. We yanks just got pwned! LOL