The 38th Convention update from Roy

Written By: LWDadmin - Aug• 07•17

Badges;-    At time of writing these are shortly to be finalised, so we would hope to be able to commence sending them out with the tickets  fairly soon.   As in previous years production is limited

to 100 pieces and if we have bettered last years design we shall be very surprised??

Entry;-   As is customary the doors will open at 11 o’clock with the usual sixty minute warm-up period.    With the days timetable commencing  at noon.    Stall/Table holders will be permitted  earlier admittance should they require it?

Location;-   The map we keep promising to provide continues to elude us but in recent times no one has raised any issues with us over this.   As in the past here is the full postal address;-  Visitation Parish Centre,  adj. 358, Greenford Road,  Greenford,  Middlesex,  UB6 9AN.    Should this cause problems then if you find what is the largest Roman Catholic school in the country and is known as the ‘Cardinal Wiseman R/C School’.   Then you are there!!

Accommodation;-   For a number of years we have been suggesting ‘The Bridge’ which is situated on the Greenford A40M roundabout, on the north east side if you like?   Their telephone number is 0208-566-6246 or the e-mail address is bridgehotel@youngs.co.uk.

Tables;-  The stall price for this year has been reduced to £15-00 each for a size of 4’ x 2’ until the 26th August, after which they are £25-00 to all.    You also are required to have a day ticket for the event in order to hire a table.    The table form is also available from the ticket address printed elsewhere, Please remember to also send an S.S.A.E.

ANYONE WISHING TO SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING MUST HAVE A TABLE!!!

Auction;-   This attraction may be withheld this year as we have not been able to locate the type of items we would normally wish to offer.    The Silver/Gold discs have had to be put on hold as Capitol Records is now owned by Universal and they hold all the U.K. papers but they do not have the staff to deal with this type of enquiry.   Thus at the moment we are unable  to seek the certification of these discs by the B.P.I.

Raffle;-   If the Auction isn’t  what we were wishing for then the Raffle more than makes up for it!  So as you all know by now all the items on offer will have at least one autograph but do please remember most are on photo-copies!!   As ever tickets are £1-00 for a strip of five and can be purchased from the ever buoyant, Miss Angela ‘Jardine’ Gibbons!!

Data Protection  Act;-   As in the past if you do not wish to see your picture in the magazine, then please avoid having it taken by Mr. Brian Clarke.    Should you be part of a group picture, or not directly looking at the camera then the D.P.A. does not apply.

Refreshments;-   As last year only the Bar on the second floor will be open with teas, coffees and very light refreshments.    What we are always asked to stress is NO-ONE is permitted to bring in any form of drink which has been purchased from elsewhere!!

“Special Guest”   This aspect of the event was mentioned at the start of the event details a copy of which is not available to us at this time, so if anything is being repeated, we apologise!   Our Guest of 2016 was very Special and was only the second time we have taken somebody from the lower age group.   Thus for this 38th event we are back to the golden years with ‘The Honey’s and Mrs. Ginger Blake who as I am sure you all, or most of you  know is a cousin of Marilyn’s and was very keen to indeed to attend our event  here in 2017 when initially approached last October.   Mrs. Ginger Blake will be accompanied by her husband who will be on his first visit to England.

Timetable;-   We are very pleased to announce having requested to step down from his position in the ‘Beach Boys Stomp’ set-up Geoff Gilborson has very kindly agreed to continue with his most excellent addition to the day, of a programme.    As mentioned before each attraction will have a fifteen minute break before the next item on the timetable.

Mobile Telephones;-   If you wish to receive or make a call could you kindly go down to the middle floor or preferably outside the building all together.    Please ensure whilst actually in the event room all mobiles are switched off!!

Copyright;-   No part of the event  can be taken and used in any form of commercial reproduction.

Without , in the first instance seeking permission from ‘Beach Boys Stomp’.

NOTICE;-  THE ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR ALTERATIONS DEEM NECESSARY WITHOUT NOTICE!!

Updates;-   Should there be any further information or up-dates these will be published if and as necessary on the web-site…

Roy Gudge Tuesday 25th July 2017.

 

The 39th Brian Wilson/Beach Boys Stomp Convention.

Written By: LWDadmin - Mar• 31•17

As the date and the ‘Special Guest’ was given out at last years event and with other projects to deal with, the confirmation of the above has seen some delay.    However, here at last are some basic details;-

Tickets;-   Although there has been some thought with an increase it has been decided to hold the advance purchase price to £20-00.   After the 26th August the price becomes £25-00, as will be the price on the day.     With your application you should include a self stamped addressed envelope to a minimum size of 8.5in  by 4.5in and all envelopes should include a stamp to the ‘Large Letter’ size.   This is due to the fact with the badge included the thickness exceeds 5 millimetre.   Cheques made payable to ‘Beach Boys Stomp’, Please?      Should you be applying for more than two tickets would you please send a larger envelope but the stamp remains the same.    The address for tickets is;- Beach Boys Stomp,  23, The Woolmead,  East Street,  Farnham,  Surrey,  GU9 7TT.

‘Special Guest’;-    As was mentioned at last years event we are able to now confirm the ‘Special Guest’ is Mrs. Ginger Blake who will be here with her husband, whom has in fact not visited Britain before.     As you will all be aware Mrs. Blake was one of ‘The Honey’s’ and has been at close quarters to observe ‘The Beach Boys’ for a great many years and of course the Californian music as well.

Both tickets and badges should be available some time next month so applications are welcomed from this moment.   More information shortly most of which will follow the regular format…

Roy Gudge   Friday 31st March 2017.

New Tour Dates

Written By: LWDadmin - Nov• 21•16

5/24/17 Scarborough Open Air Theatre – Scarborough, UK

5/27/17 Inverness Leisure Centre – Inverness, UK

5/28/17 Montrose East Links – Montrose, UK

New Beach Boys Tour Dates

Written By: LWDadmin - Oct• 21•16

2/7/17 The Star Event Center – Sydney, Australia 

2/8/17 – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia

2/10/16 WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, NSW Australia

2/11/17  Wade Park – Orange, Australia 

2/12/17 – McDonald’s Park – Wagga Wagga Australia 

2/14/17  – Tamworth Entertainment Centre – Hillvue Australia

 4/22/17 – Show Me Center – Cape Girardeau, MO 

5/20/17 – SSE Arena – Odyssey – Belfast, UK

6/1/17 –  L’Olympia – Paris France 

6/8/17 – Tempodrome- Berlin Germany

6/9/17 – Stadthalle – Zwickau, Germany

6/11/17 – Cirkus Krone – Munich, Germany 

6/16/17 – Alte Oper – Frankfurt, Germany

Also – if you have any fan’s in the New England area…please share – Monday Nov.7 – Benefit Concert for Veterans….To get your tickets for Mission: Gratitude visit Ticketmaster today. If you are a Veteran or active duty Service Members, e-mail missiongratitude@partners.org for free tickets to the show.

 http://homebase.org/news/beach-boys-headline-4th-annual-mission-gratitude/?utm_campaign=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ANno   

Mike Love’s GOOD VIBRATIONS, available on audio now: http://ow.ly/eqYs305jwor. Learn more about the audiobook here: http://ow.ly/VjWz305ju7c

Mike Love’s Booksigning schedule:

10/23/16 4:00 PM at the Reagan Presidential Library – Presidential Drive. Simi Valley, CA.

10/24/16 7:00 PM at Copperfield’s Books – Kentucky Street. Petaluma, CA.

10/30/16 3:30 PM at University Book Store – University Ave. Seattle, WA

11/2/16 7:00 PM at Powells at Cedar Hills Crossing – SW Cedar Hills Road. Beaverton, OR

11/8/16 Indigo Books – Vancouver, Canada

6/7/17 – Theater am Grossmarkt – Hamburg, Germany 

6/15/17 – Liederhalle – Stuttgart, Germany

6/17/17 – Mitsubishi Hall  – Düsseldorf, Germany