 Better Than Life Event Cancellation |
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 Mar 8 2010, 04:21 PM
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Gaffer  Group: Showmasters Admin Posts: 293 Joined: 29-January 09 Member No.: 48017  |
Hi everyone,
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we are having to cancel the Better Than Life event that was to be held on 9th to 11th July 2010. There are several reasons behind this, including most notably a legal issue that we had hoped to be able to resolve. However, that has not been possible and so unfortuantely we are not able to move forward with the event. We had hoped to avoid taking this action, and have been working for quite a while to find a way round it. Obviously last years event was a lot of fun and we were looking forward to making this years event even better. We find it very sad that we are prevented from doing that by legal issues with the production company that did not seem to matter last year. However, all we can assume is that now they feel Red Dwarf is popular again they want to keep control and not allow us to run an event for a show we love and that would give us all a really fun weekend. We would like to make it clear that The Park Inn have nothing to do with this and have always been most gracious hosts. Anyone who has a room booked with them will receive a refund of any money that they may have paid. We would also like to make it clear that ALL ticket sales will be refunded IN FULL over the course of the next 2 weeks. Once again, we are really disappointed that due to circumstances beyond our control we cannot run the event this year. Please be assured that should we be able to find a way round the issue preventing us from proceeding we will look at running an event in the future and further to that we will ensure that all those who have booked will be looked after by way of a thank you for your support and apology for the inconvenience caused. Thank you all so much for your support and we hope that we will be able to see you at a future event. Mark and Jason |
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| dwarfbabe |
Mar 8 2010, 04:26 PM
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Mar 8 2010, 04:30 PM
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Gaffer Group: Showmasters Admin Posts: 293 Joined: 29-January 09 Member No.: 48017 |
QUOTE(dwarfbabe @ Mar 8 2010, 04:26 PM)  That's pretty much how we feel too! :-( |
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| Zippy |
Mar 8 2010, 04:42 PM
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Gaffer Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 7-May 08 From: EARTH. Member No.: 24956 |
Oh Smeg!!!!!
-------------------- Wish List UK: Red Dwarf, Life On Mars / Ashes To Ashes & Primeval.
Wish List US: Family Guy, Dead Like Me & Dexter. Wish List met: Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Danny John Jules, Rob Llewellyn, Chloe Annett, Hattie Hayridge, Norman Lovett, Mac Macdonald, Steven Whickham, Hugh Quarshie, Neil Grayston, Jewel Staite, René Auberjonois, Michael Dorn, Tony Amendola, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshal Lancaster, Joseph Long, Montserrat Lombard & Philip Glenister. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=722760180 FAV QUOTE: "DON'T TELL ME THE SKY IS THE LIMIT WHEN THERE ARE FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON." OTHER FAV QUOTES: "WIN IF YOU CAN, LOOSE IF YOU MUST, BUT ALWAYS CHEAT." "CLOSE ONLY COUNTS IN HORSESHOES AND HAND GRENADES." "LETS GET OUT THERE AND T@#T IT." " EVERYTHING'S LEGAL TILL THE REF SEES IT." "IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, CHEAT" |
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| 1of2 |
Mar 8 2010, 06:14 PM
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 Property Master Group: Members Posts: 1459 Joined: 31-March 09 From: Bristol Member No.: 51763 |
That's a real shame as the first event was really enjoyable . Hopefully an agreement may be reached that will allow you to run another at a future date.
Would be nice to see Chloe/Chris/Craig/Hattie/Norman/Robert/etc at some Collectormania/LFCC events this year. |
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| timelord81r |
Mar 8 2010, 07:15 PM
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 Costume Designer Group: Members Posts: 1970 Joined: 18-July 09 From: london, uk Member No.: 56297 |
I think deep down everyone here suspected this was gonna happen, big shame, please get them to cm with danny
-------------------- For the good of all men, and the love of one woman, he fought to uphold justice by breaking the law
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The quest for the grail is not archeology, it's a race against evil. If it is captured by the Nazis, the armies of darkness will march all over the face of the earth" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Me and my doctor who encounters http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=226385&id=726573202&l=1026d64e2f ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENDED SO FAR- LFCC 09, CML 09, Time quest 2, Invasion spring 2010, MPR, CM16, E1, LFCC 2010, David Banks signing, TT, PLAN TO ATTEND- f dimension, michelle collins signing, Autographica 16, HUB 5, Dimensions or chevron?, CML 2010 MAYBE - Regen, halloweaden 2 Biggest realistic Guest want - Naoko Mori & Alex Kingston (proper love river song!) and a SHARPE reunion!! Im currently revisiting all the lost doctor who episodes on audio that I listened to as a child Current Audio book listening to - The Space Pirates Not happy about dimensions and chevron clashing!!! I DONT KNOW WAHT TO CHOOSE, CHEVRON OR DIMENSIONS? |
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| lidevil05 |
Mar 8 2010, 07:31 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 9-September 09 Member No.: 58016 |
dear mark and Jason,
Please could you email me on Sthomas05@hotmail.co.uk as the bank account I used to purchase the two tickets paid for myself and Richard Mullen has been closed < i will email on a personal email my new bank details many Thanks Sarah Thomas |
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| etmuse |
Mar 8 2010, 07:44 PM
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 Costume Designer Group: Members Posts: 1856 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Hertfordshire, UK Member No.: 51151 |
QUOTE(lidevil05 @ Mar 8 2010, 07:31 PM) dear mark and Jason, Please could you email me on Sthomas05@hotmail.co.uk as the bank account I used to purchase the two tickets paid for myself and Richard Mullen has been closed < i will email on a personal email my new bank details many Thanks Sarah Thomas You might be better off emailing them - they may or may not see it here. -------------------- Attended: Hub 2 (S86), Hub 3 (S9), CM:London 2009, Hub 4 (S2), Invasion Spring 2010 (ST128), CM16 (crew), Bad Wolf 2010 (ST68), LFCC '10 (crew)
Attending/Ticket bought: Roadhouse (S1), Hub 5 (S2), Hallowhedon 2 (S???) Possible/Probable: CM:London 2010 My met list (from cons, signings, stage doors etc): http://etmuse.livejournal.com/56319.html (was getting too long to list them all here!) |
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| Rhianydd |
Mar 8 2010, 07:57 PM
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 Special Effects Co-ordinator Group: Moderators Posts: 6063 Joined: 30-March 09 From: Pontypridd South Wales Member No.: 51729 |
very true, a mod will probably come on and ask you to email showmasters direct anyway
info@showmastersonline.com -------------------- **I hate spammers!**
Useful info: - Online shop queries: info@collectormania.com Showmasters Office contact: info@showmastersonline.com Wife of 17 years to Kev <3 Mum to my stunning boys Kieran (15) and Matthew (12) Been to LFCC. 09; Brum ITSOTM Twi-Prom; ET2; CML; Chevron 7.4, ET3, Hub 4, Autogaphica 15, CM16, LFCC 2010, Bitten, Autographica 16, Hub 5. - Waiting for Brian J Smith to be brought back so I can get a photoshoot this time =D * I know nothing about your fair planet... other than it seems to have a rather interesting if somewhat limited gene pool. [Vala, then looks at Daniel and Cameron]"Stargate SG-1: Avalon: Part 1 (#9.1)" (2005) (I need Michael and Ben at the same con to get that group shot =D ) * Death by stereo (Sam, The Lost Boys) RIP Corey Haim * [irritated] This isn't funny, Dean! The voice says I'm almost out of minutes! (Castiel, Supernatural 5.04) * I've seen her dehydrate, sir. It's pretty gross. (Andrew, The Breakfast Club) |
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| DavidB |
Mar 8 2010, 08:06 PM
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 Moderator Group: Moderators Posts: 88084 Joined: 1-June 03 From: London/Kent Member No.: 362 |
Or the shop email - info@collectormania.com
-------------------- The Official DavidB For ET4 And All Other Events!
Team Linus! If I don't get Michael Emerson this year, someone is going to get hurt. ~ SArmy Member #472 ~ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=505632534&ref=name http://twitter.com/DavidBedwell <db6937 @ hotmail.com> [MSN] |
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| lidevil05 |
Mar 8 2010, 08:15 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 9-September 09 Member No.: 58016 |
QUOTE(etmuse @ Mar 8 2010, 07:44 PM) QUOTE(lidevil05 @ Mar 8 2010, 07:31 PM) dear mark and Jason, Please could you email me on Sthomas05@hotmail.co.uk as the bank account I used to purchase the two tickets paid for myself and Richard Mullen has been closed < i will email on a personal email my new bank details many Thanks Sarah Thomas You might be better off emailing them - they may or may not see it here. I have in the past emailed but to date never had reply, do you think it would be ok to call office to let them know?  ) |
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| DavidB |
Mar 8 2010, 08:40 PM
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Moderator Group: Moderators Posts: 88084 Joined: 1-June 03 From: London/Kent Member No.: 362 |
Yes I'm sure they'll be happy to help if you give them a call.
-------------------- The Official DavidB For ET4 And All Other Events!
Team Linus! If I don't get Michael Emerson this year, someone is going to get hurt. ~ SArmy Member #472 ~ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=505632534&ref=name http://twitter.com/DavidBedwell <db6937 @ hotmail.com> [MSN] |
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| Purple_Vamp |
Mar 8 2010, 09:39 PM
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 2nd Unit Director Group: Members Posts: 1161 Joined: 10-February 09 Member No.: 48923 |
Absolutely gutted
 -------------------- I'm crossing the Barrowman line - anyone care to join me??
Very proud to be a sufferer of OCD - Obsessive Cullen Disorder!! |
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| DavidB |
Mar 8 2010, 09:52 PM
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Moderator Group: Moderators Posts: 88084 Joined: 1-June 03 From: London/Kent Member No.: 362 |
Very disappointed about this too. One of the most relaxed and enjoyable conventions I'd been to, and I was very much looking forward to the 2nd one.
-------------------- The Official DavidB For ET4 And All Other Events!
Team Linus! If I don't get Michael Emerson this year, someone is going to get hurt. ~ SArmy Member #472 ~ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=505632534&ref=name http://twitter.com/DavidBedwell <db6937 @ hotmail.com> [MSN] |
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| hobbitfanatic |
Mar 8 2010, 10:23 PM
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I had so much fun at this one and everyone was so lovely.
-------------------- Thanks to bl00djunkie for my avi |
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| Christoff |
Mar 9 2010, 01:12 AM
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 Stunt Co-ordinator Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 21-March 08 From: West Midlands, England.... Why is there a maximum of 50,000 characters for location? I don't believe there's anywhere with a name that long :p Member No.: 21120 |
Shame, the first one was great and was hoping to go to this too.
Hope you're able to run it at a later date, and if not, get some more Red Dwarf guests at signing events. |
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| sazzra |
Mar 9 2010, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(lidevil05 @ Mar 8 2010, 08:15 PM) QUOTE(etmuse @ Mar 8 2010, 07:44 PM) QUOTE(lidevil05 @ Mar 8 2010, 07:31 PM) dear mark and Jason, Please could you email me on Sthomas05@hotmail.co.uk as the bank account I used to purchase the two tickets paid for myself and Richard Mullen has been closed < i will email on a personal email my new bank details many Thanks Sarah Thomas You might be better off emailing them - they may or may not see it here. I have in the past emailed but to date never had reply, do you think it would be ok to call office to let them know? )Make sure it's the shop email though (the one David posted) not the office one (the one ending showmasters.com) - it'll be the shop dealing with refunds and they'll be the one with your details. -------------------- Set phasers to 'bit of a cough'
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| bl00djunkie |
Mar 9 2010, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(Purple_Vamp @ Mar 8 2010, 09:39 PM) Absolutely gutted QUOTE(hobbitfanatic @ Mar 8 2010, 10:23 PM) I had so much fun at this one and everyone was so lovely. gutted aswell it was such a great event guests and fans! -------------------- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=512490005&ref=nf
add me ^_^ (memento mori) Hyo-shin: The first kiss, like the smell of apples? On your lips I've smelled the blood, that touches my tongue. want to meet Daniel Henney,Gianna Jun,Eliza dushku,Sarah michelle gellar,David boreanaz,Michelle Rodriguez Richard Ng,death note cast!!,Daniel Dae Kim,Yunjin Kim personal quotes: OH MY GOD THEY GOT GINGER! (thanks again sm) |
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| pez |
Mar 10 2010, 09:54 PM
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 Art Director Group: Members Posts: 2313 Joined: 8-December 07 From: newcastle upon tyne Member No.: 14713 |
oh hell, id just talked the bf in to doing this one too. AH well hopefully it will get resolved and we can have another in the future.
-------------------- SArmy.311 david B all your forumz belongz to him |
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| Duke |
Mar 12 2010, 11:24 AM
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Continuity Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 15-October 07 Member No.: 12311 |
I understand the reasons for this. Last year I was one of the few that went to both this (the unofficial) and the other (the official).
The Official event is fully supported by GN which, not only is run as a charity, but I have to be honest and say has the edge on the Showmasters event last year. I wont go into the reasons for this, but my thinking is that as this year the 2 events were proposed to be within 2 weeks of each other didn’t help Showmasters cause. I can understand where GN are coming from and given time I think SM could probably of put on an on par or even better event that the official crew. But they were always going to struggle as Showmasters seem to of developed a bit of a following with people whearas the official event demonstrates a different format which is naturally going to appeal to a more wider range of people, which is fine as in many ways it separates the 2 different products. For example, Showmasters RD event:- Autos and Photo shoots = Brilliant Saturday night entertainment:- Appalling Official RD event:- Autos and Photoshoots = below average Saturday night entertainment:- Fantastic But, Showmasters do not promote themselves as ‘Sat night entertainers’ (with the worst DJ ever on the decks) but they promote themselves as auto collectors etc and they do this well. The other guys do it the other way around and it works well. Ultimately, it is a shame this happened, but in my eyes it was always likely to happen. This post has been edited by Duke: Mar 12 2010, 12:57 PM |
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