It looks like I am going to make. Flights booked and everything. YAY!

Question for you all though - is there anything else Blake's Seven-ish or even Sci-Fi-ish happing in the UK while I'm there?? Location visits, actors in plays etc.

I expect to be there from 27 May to 11 June.

Hope you are 'Down & Safe'. Check out our front page news for links to 2 events with B7-related guests - 1st June Watford Comic Con (Colin Baker) and 8th June Maggie's Little Helpers charity signing including (am only) Judy Matheson.

Hi is there a Travelodge or similar nearby?
Also anyone staying nearby (Saturday night)?
Thank you
OVZ

Hi,

There is a Premier Inn and a Marriott close to Steventon, a lot of people will be staying at one of these. They are adjacent to each other and are on the bus route from Didcott Station to Steventon.

The Marriott's details are: https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotel.../overview/

And the Premier Inn details are: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hote...idcot.html

The pubs in Steventon usually offer rooms and there are a few small guesthouses, but it is debatable whether these will have any space, we do rather take over the area on these weekends. Other helpful info for the weekend below:

VENUE:
Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon OX13 6RR

Steventon is a village in South Oxfordshire, approximately ten miles south of Oxford, and between the towns of Abingdon, Didcot and Wantage. The Hall is situated on the main road through Steventon on the corner of the very large Village Green.

CAR PARKS:
There are 3 small car parks in the village – one at the village hall (OX13 6RR), the school (OX13 6SQ) and on the left at the start of Milbank Way (OX13 6FF) as well as various on street parking. All the car parks listed above are free, but not that big. Can we please ask anyone coming by car to park with due consideration to the village residents, not blocking footpaths/ driveways etc, it would be very much appreciated.


CASH/CARDs (FEDERATION BANKING INFO):
We have had a few enquiries regarding methods of payment. Cash payments will be required for the autograph sales, and most other event activities. Coinage would be appreciated for the various raffles, tombola’s, charity sales table, food and drink, etc.

Team Blake is hoping to be able to accept limited Paypal Payments for the Auction items, but this is yet to be confirmed. Some of the vendors ‘may’ have the facility to take card payments but it would be best to assume that cash is preferred. Please note there is wi-fi in the hall, but it quickly gets overwhelmed if too many people are using it, so don't rely on it for transactions.

There is a free cash machine situated in the nearby Co-Op, open from 7.00am – 10.00pm on Sundays, where ‘cash back’ is also available. Co-Op 8-10 High St, Steventon, Abingdon OX13 6RS

FOOD & DRINK:
Please find the following options for food and drink availability in and around the event on Sunday 9th June.
These are just a few options, if you have any questions please post or message and we will do our best to answer them.

AT THE VENUE:
FISH & CHIP VAN – We are pleased to welcome the popular chip van back to Steventon, serving hot food and drinks in the village hall car park for a limited time, for exact times and how to order ask at registration on the day.

TEA / COFFEE / COLD DRINKS / BASIC SNACKS – will be available in the village hall cafe in the Fan Zone.

FOOD IN THE VILLAGE:
Booking strongly advised for pub food in the village as they are liable to close if there's not much business.

The Fox Inn - Pub/Restaurant - Booking Advised
29 High St,
Steventon,
Abingdon
OX13 6RZ
01235 833151

Cherry Tree -Pub/Restaurant - Booking Advised
33 High St,
Steventon,
Abingdon
OX13 6RZ
01235 831222

Co-Op - Shop / Store Sun: 7am - 10pm
8-10 High St,
Steventon,
Abingdon
OX13 6RS

FOOD OPTIONS FURTHER AFIELD:
At the Milton Interchange (aka Milton Gate) there's McDonalds, Costa Coffee, M&S and a Miller & Carter Restaurant. It's about a mile away and is also where the Premier Inn and Marriott hotels are located.

TRANSPORT:
Just a little info with regards to travel, fingers crossed everything is running normally that weekend.
Oh, for a working Teleport system! The nearest Railway Station to the venue is Didcot Parkway, and buses run regularly from there to Steventon Green (just by the hall). The route numbers are X2 and X36. If anyone wants specific info, we will do our best to enquire.

Taxis are available from the rank at the station but it's probably wise to book a return journey for Sunday pm.

Richard Putley, not only a steadfast Blake’s 7 fan, but he also knows his way around trains! Richard suggests that anyone going to SEEK-LOCATE-CELEBRATE, who's not yet bought a train ticket, uses www.nationalrail.co.uk
It will direct you to one of the train companies website if you wish to buy a ticket online. DO NOT USE the Trainline as their data is sometimes inaccurate and they charge a booking fee. Whereas most of the Train Operators, particularly who serve Didcot Parkway do not ( gwr.com ). Any queries about rail travel Richard has kindly said he would do his best to answer them. https://www.facebook.com/.../1684530....008156636)

For other queries about the Steventon one of the Team Blake members is local to the area so if more information is required, please reply below or send a message and we will do our best to answer any queries.

Not long to go now, see you soon.

Thank you from all at Team Blake.

Have fun at the convention!
Unfortunately, I can't make it this year (again!).

If anyone has planned to bring along some prawn cocktail crisps for me, I think there will be some attendees happy to take them instead. Just look out for the fanzine stall. Just a pity that OSP isn't there, otherwise I'd suggest that you give them to her instead.

Let's hope I'll be able to make it next time. It's been a long time and I'm missing the old gang!

Have fun at the convention!
Unfortunately, I can't make it this year (again!).

If anyone has planned to bring along some prawn cocktail crisps for me, I think there will be some attendees happy to take them instead. Just look out for the fanzine stall. Just a pity that OSP isn't there, otherwise I'd suggest that you give them to her instead.

Let's hope I'll be able to make it next time. It's been a long time and I'm missing the old gang!

If anyone (ok, I admit it, I have some ready here for you) was to consider bringing extra PC Pringles to S-L-C, if they are undelivered they will simply return to my stockpile...(OSP has already chickened out of attending or she would have been the prime candidate)... unless a certain lady with the fanzines has forgotten hers.
But I'm sorry you won't be with us - I wanted to thank you in person for all the cartoons - not just TT's adventures, because they're amazing, but all the fun you give us. Thanks, Huggy, and yes, let's hope you can make it next time.

Hi all I might not be able to come Friday
night hurt my knee, just come out of hospital,torn a ligament on crutches,but might settle down by next weekend enough to drive the 3 hour trip, I'm m going to do the exercises and rest,hope I don't lose my new job, my sister in-law is a nurse (very highly
trained) given me some advice.
Can take up to 2 weeks if worse than they think now can take up to 3 months and/or if not better operation. Got physio on the 10th might re-xray , possible operation.
Really wanted to meet you

That's such sad news! But the most important thing is that your leg gets the chance to recover properly. Hoping things improve for you asap.

Have fun at the convention!
Unfortunately, I can't make it this year (again!).

If anyone has planned to bring along some prawn cocktail crisps for me, I think there will be some attendees happy to take them instead. Just look out for the fanzine stall. Just a pity that OSP isn't there, otherwise I'd suggest that you give them to her instead.

Let's hope I'll be able to make it next time. It's been a long time and I'm missing the old gang!

If anyone (ok, I admit it, I have some ready here for you) was to consider bringing extra PC Pringles to S-L-C, if they are undelivered they will simply return to my stockpile...(OSP has already chickened out of attending or she would have been the prime candidate)... unless a certain lady with the fanzines has forgotten hers.
But I'm sorry you won't be with us - I wanted to thank you in person for all the cartoons - not just TT's adventures, because they're amazing, but all the fun you give us. Thanks, Huggy, and yes, let's hope you can make it next time.

Hello everyone I just got an email from Hazel with a itinerary
With 8:30 registration and fan zone opens at 9am.
I thought it opened at 10 am?
Please can someone clarify
Thank you
OVZ

Hello Everyone,

This is my first post but I should have joined years ago.

I don't get excited about things these days, (it started a while after they fitted the limiter) however, I am really looking forward to attending the convention on Sunday.

B7 has been a 'part of my life' since watching the TV series as a boy. I watched it rather simplistically back then, I was invested in the charisma of Blake, his mission to defeat the baddies and the amazing concept of The Liberator. It was only later, in my 20s when the series was released on VHS, that I discovered the profound brilliance of the script and the acting properly. Blake was no longer the focus, he was just the glue that held a wonderful cast together. The perfect foil to Avon releasing Avon to be the perfect foil to everyone else

The show could shift effortlessly between real tension and clever comedy when it needed to, the contrast intensifying both, hence so many episodes have a real rollercoaster ride feel to them, especially if you don't remember what's going to happen next!

Anyway, I wanted to thank the members of this forum for keeping something I love so alive after so many years. In addition, to thank all those who have the passion and enthusiasm to organise events like the one on Sunday (thanks especially to Scott and Hazel who took the time to contact me). I only found out by pure chance but I am delighted to have a ticket and it means a lot to me...life isn't much fun sometimes but this will be!

Thank you, and see you soon.

Paul

Due to unforeseen sad circumstances I unfortunately had to cancel my flight and will not be able to attend the convention.
I feel sad about not meeting you again.
But I'm wishing you all a wonderful experience and I will be there in spirit.

Hello Everyone,

This is my first post but I should have joined years ago.

I don't get excited about things these days, (it started a while after they fitted the limiter) however, I am really looking forward to attending the convention on Sunday.

Due to unforeseen sad circumstances I unfortunately had to cancel my flight and will not be able to attend the convention.
I feel sad about not meeting you again.
But I'm wishing you all a wonderful experience and I will be there in spirit.

Hello everyone I just got an email from Hazel with a itinerary
With 8:30 registration and fan zone opens at 9am.
I thought it opened at 10 am?
Please can someone clarify
Thank you
OVZ

Being a veteran of these cons, I'd suggest getting there early enough to register, say around 9 am, and go into the fan zone room to meet with other fans. The con itself opens at 10 am, but to gather fans before, Team Blake has provided a separate room called the Fan Zone and that has tables and chairs, the 'canteen' and other amenities so fans can meet and talk and do whatever fans do.

I'll be missing all of you this year, but I am assured you will have the time of your life. So go and find new friends, and seek out old ones and have a blast!