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More on Harald

September 6, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

The bad news – Gripping Beast have heard from UPS and to quote the latter “we’ve lost it”. It has been diplomatically suggested they find it again PDQ. The good. We’re heard from the man himself! No, seriously,. Our chairman … [more]

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Thank you

September 5, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

So that’s another show done. We’d like to say a big thank you to our headline sponsors Gripping Beast; tournament sponsors Gripping Beast (again), The Rift, Shire Post Mint, Banter Behind the Throne and Mantic Games; Wayne and Wargames Illustrated; Karen, Alison, David and Grant at the … [more]

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Harald Hardrada free figure

September 5, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

As you will be aware if you made it to the show, Harald… didn’t. The box(es) of miniatures made it onto a UPS truck in Northampton and Friday, and there the story ends. As soon as UPS can figure out what … [more]

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Found: HTC mobile

September 4, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

Handed in to our reception desk at the show around about lunchtime – silver and black slim HTC mobile in black wallet-style case. Currently with our chairman in Peterborough. Please drop us a note at the usual contact address, and … [more]

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Show Timings

September 3, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

Here are the important times for the show. 7:00 Load in for traders starts 8:00 Load in for games starts  9:00 Doors open for tournament players (upstairs, Fitzwilliam and Milton Suites). If you are accompanying a tournament player but not … [more]

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The Steve Frisby Memorial Trophy

September 3, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

Steve was a founding member of our club, who passed away at the beginning of 2015 after a battle with cancer. The club have inherited a number of his tournament trophies from a very successful career playing DBR and Warhammer, and we … [more]

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Hereward Highlights

September 2, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

We’re actually really excited about the range of things we have for you at this year’s show: it’s been fun, if hard work, drawing it all together, but here are some things to look out for. Games. We’re delighted to … [more]

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Ticketing issues

September 2, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

As some of you may have noticed, we’ve had a couple of teething problems with our new payment and ticketing solution. On occasions, trying to pay for a tournament entry or advance ticket gives an error from Paypal: in this … [more]

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Getting to and around the Cresset

September 2, 2016 Mike Whitaker 0

So you’re clutching your freshly printed advance ticket in hand (see what I did there?) and wondering how to get to the show. First off, let me direct you to the Directions page, which should answer most of your questions. There will … [more]