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1999


Saturday 11th December 1999 - The North West Fest

Tony Priestman hosted this event in his cosy house in Wheelock, South Cheshire. Click here for a link to his site.

Attendees
  • Ian Bishop
  • Jason Briscoe
  • Chris Dee
  • Simon Denscombe
  • Michael Edwards
  • Richard Franks
  • Jon Hayward
  • Alan Kershaw
  • David Leese
  • Huw Millington Pictures
  • Liam Parnell
  • Tony Priestman Report and Pictures
  • Simon Robinson
  • Phil Traviss
Quote of the Event

“No! Not the honey camels!” Liam, Sunday morning, after a very disturbing dream.

Stories and anecdotes
  • Ian: Have you seen the amazing LEGO display at the Toy Museum in Cockermouth?
    Phil: Yes, it’s mine.
    Phil then digs around in his collection of paper and shows his reciept of loan letter from said Toy Museum.
  • Anon: Can I have a look at your parts?
    Anon 2: I beg your pardon?
  • There was a small pilgramage (Carbon60, Liam, Ian, Richard and Tony) to Busy Bee. They kindly stayed open late as their stock was lovingly examined and fondled. It was a bit of a spiritual event really - one of the last true toyshops around. Pics soon!
  • Anything written to /loc/uk/, alternatively mail me and I’ll put them up. That goes too if you see any inaccuracies or misremembered stuff!



Saturday 13th November 1999 - Glasgow event at Ottakar’s Book Shop

This was sponsored by Dorling Kindersley and LEGO.

Attendees
  • Ian Bishop, with wife and daughter Hayley Pictures
  • Stuart Curtis
  • Richard Franks
Post Event Discussion
  •   Re: LEGO/DK event at Ottakars
     
    (...) Ooops! Yes! I started writing a mini-review of it on Saturday but I had to postpone it.. I think everyone will agree that it was a successful event. The task for the day was to re-create a version of Macintosh's Rose - the one they had (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
  •   Re: LEGO/DK event at Ottakars
     
    Agree with all the preceding comments - the whole thing was most enjoyable if too short, and a good opportunity to meet fellow builders and collectors. I took a few snaps, but the film will remain in the camera until the NW fest, whereupon I'll (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)



Saturday 18th September 1999 - Southern LEGOfest

Hosted by Jon Hayward.

Attendees
  • Ian Bishop Pictures
  • Chris Dee
  • Simon Denscombe
  • Jonathon Goldsworthy
  • Jon Hayward, with Sean
  • Michael Huffman Pictures
  • Alan Kershaw
  • Huw Millington Pictures
  • Liam Parnell
  • Tony Priestman Pictures
  • Simon Robinson Pictures
Post Event discussion
  •   First post after the event!
     
    We had a great day yesterday. Thanks to Jon and family for having us! There were 12 of us, IIRC: Me Jon Johathon Goldsworthy Simon Denscombe (AKA Carbon 60) Ian Bishop Tony Prestman Chris Dee Liam (surname escapes me) Sean (Jon's offline AFOL) Alan (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)



Monday 28th June 1999 - Scottish LEGOfest

Hosted by Ian Bishop in his lovely house in Ayrshire.

Attendees
  • Ian Bishop Pictures
  • Richard Franks, with girlfriend Laura Gollino and friend Duncan Brown
  • Tony Priestman
  • Kevin Wilson
Post Event Discussion
  •   UK Legofest report
     
    I think those present will agree that the recent Legofest - the first in the UK as far as I know - was a great success. I had arranged it on a Monday to fit in with Kevin Wilson's travel plans, so attendance was expected to be limited. (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
Historical Note - This is currently considered to be the first LEGOfest in the UK, which subsequently catalysed many more into existence

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