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Windsor Half Marathon 2006

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    CDk,

    I'll do some sums and come back with the answers:-)


    Lots, Sezz
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    Some sums.

    A 30x20 marquee with 20x20 matting, 10 chairs and 3 tables, will cost £410

    We have £130 so will need a further £280 to cover just the rental.

    Last year we had 72 paying adults at £12 a head. We spent £295 on food and drink.
    I think we could have spent less as the last peeps to leave took home plenty of treats. People were very generous with their donations of home baking etc.

    So far we have 21 asterixes which means we need 8 more peeps to commit just to cover marquee hire.

    I'm sure we will be fine:-)

    I've emailed RW to ask them to mention the Marquee in the title like they did last year.
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    SlugstaSlugsta ✭✭✭
    BB, I'm sure we will be fine. I do remember having the same sort of discussion last year too. It's like hosting a party, isn't it? You spend 90% of the run-up worrying that no-one will come and the other 10% worrying that there will be too many.
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    Its the administration too, Slugsta, I need the commitment and money up front so that I can book the marquee. Then when we know its going ahead we can drum up more trade to pay for the scoff:-)
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    Why don't you start a thread dedicated to the Marquee?

    Maybe there are some people out there who would love to support, but have not trawled through this thread??
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    I've wondered about that, CdK.

    I think if we can its nicer to keep the thread all in one place, we had a great, chatty, friendly thread last year.

    I've emailed Sean to ask what he could do to help us "flag" the marquee up for people.


    If I re-post the list now and we do that every few pages, we should keep people informed.
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    Windsor Half Marathon Forum marquee/beer tent details:-

    For a few years now a fab Marque has been organised for forum members and their guests at Windsor Great Park.

    Meeting up both before and afterwards at our own marquee, hired for the day from the organisers of the event.

    It has been a great success, as it gave the opportunity to base ourselves somewhere, and meet others for a few hours to chat/eat/drink etc, many not leaving until 6 p.m.

    This year it will be £10 each,(to be collected by cheque,in advance),
    all inclusive (free to under 16's), and that includes hire of the marquee, food and drink.
    We have £130 left over from last year.

    If you are interested and prepared to pay up please add a star by your name on the list, and I'll be in touch by e-mail over the next few weeks to confirm the booking and make arrangements for the £10 to be collected. BD and I organised it last year and can provide character references if required:-)

    Please ensure your e-mail is enabled, or if you prefer to keep your e-address off forum, mail it to cafs30@yahoo.com.

    Tell your friends too:-)

    Runners:
    Ailsa *
    BD *
    Bobbis*
    Bodjit**
    Brownyboi *
    Cath
    CdK*
    Debster
    flr*
    Forest Runner
    GregW
    HappyasLarry
    ixus_123
    lurker*
    Mak's Friend + Sister-in-law
    Mash*
    Meldy *
    Mr Slug *
    Moomoo*
    Pavey (and Mr P*)*
    Pinner Plodder
    Puffing Bertie*
    Sezz*
    Slugsta *
    StringSideUp
    Velociraptor*
    Woj


    Supporters:
    BB *
    XFR bear
    Mr CdK*
    Up to 3 wee-raptors***

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    SlugstaSlugsta ✭✭✭
    C'mon guys. The marquee was great fun last year. It is great to have somewhere to leave bags/family etc, to meet up with fellow forumites and to enjoy the post-race refreshments. There were many envyous looks cast in our direction last year from peeps who had to stand around outside when they would rather have been sitting down after their exertions!
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    Another way maybe to mail the people who are on the list and not yet signed up for the Marquee?

    There is 8 of them as far as I can see.

    They may need just a gentle reminder?
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    I'm sure GregW will be part of the marquee club!
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    I email "shotted" my RW address book, CdK.


    It would be great if anyone already signed up can chivvy friends.


    PB can I ask you to chase GW :-)
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    Yes BB - I had that email ages ago. I then signed up straight away, otherwise I would have forgotten.

    What about a reminder followup?
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    Runners:
    Ailsa *
    BD *
    Bobbis*
    Bodjit**
    Brownyboi *
    Cath
    CdK*
    Debster
    flr*
    Forest Runner
    GregW
    HappyasLarry*
    ixus_123
    lurker*
    Mak's Friend + Sister-in-law
    Mash*
    Meldy *
    Mr Slug *
    Moomoo*
    Pavey (and Mr P*)*
    Pinner Plodder
    Puffing Bertie*
    Sezz*
    Slugsta *
    StringSideUp
    Velociraptor*
    Woj


    Supporters:
    BB *
    XFR bear
    Mr CdK*
    Up to 3 wee-raptors***


    Sorry BB, just noticed this thread. I didn't get an e-mail from you this time, that's why I hadn't been in touch.
    Count me in please, it was great fun last year.
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    Great stuff HL


    I think I only emailed people in my address book, I'll whizz back through the thread and try and contact the missing peeps on the list who's addresses I don't have :-)
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    Ok done, I think the only person I've not emiled is Cath, because she is hidden and the email address I had for her gets bounced.


    Calling Cath.......
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    I didnt get an email :-(
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    PB that is because you are already asterixed :-)


    I'm only mailing those who are on the list as doing Windsor but not who've expressed a preference for the marquee.

    I promise I will email you when its your turn :-)
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    Runners:
    Ailsa *
    BD *
    Bobbis*
    Bodjit**
    Brownyboi *
    Cath
    CdK*
    Debster
    flr*
    Forest Runner
    GregW
    HappyasLarry*
    ixus_123
    lurker*
    Mak's Friend + Sister-in-law
    Mash*
    Meldy *
    Mr Slug *
    Moomoo*
    Pavey (and Mr P*)*
    Pinner Plodder
    Puffing Bertie*
    Sezz*
    Slugsta *
    StringSideUp
    Velociraptor*
    Woj


    Supporters:
    BB *
    XFR bear*
    Mr CdK*
    Up to 3 wee-raptors***

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    oh sorry BB, i'm a bit slow today!
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    No problem, the more we post the more we get spotted and the more people come to the marquee:-)
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    Runners:
    Ailsa *
    BD *
    Bobbis*
    Bodjit**
    Brownyboi *
    Cath
    CdK*
    Corridore (aka Mr P)*
    Debster
    flr*
    Forest Runner
    GregW
    HappyasLarry*
    ixus_123
    lurker*
    Mak's Friend + Sister-in-law
    Mash*
    Meldy *
    Mr Slug *
    Moomoo*
    Pavey (and Mr P*)*
    Pinner Plodder
    Podds*
    Puffing Bertie*
    Sezz*
    Slugsta *
    StringSideUp
    Velociraptor*
    Woj


    Supporters:
    BB *
    XFR bear*
    Mr CdK*
    Up to 3 wee-raptors***
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    Windsor Half Marathon Forum marquee/beer tent details:-

    For a few years now a fab Marque has been organised for forum members and their guests at Windsor Great Park.

    Meeting up both before and afterwards at our own marquee, hired for the day from the organisers of the event.

    It has been a great success, as it gave the opportunity to base ourselves somewhere, and meet others for a few hours to chat/eat/drink etc, many not leaving until 6 p.m.

    This year it will be £10 each,(to be collected by cheque,in advance),
    all inclusive (free to under 16's), and that includes hire of the marquee, food and drink.
    We have £130 left over from last year.

    If you are interested and prepared to pay up please add a star by your name on the list, and I'll be in touch by e-mail over the next few weeks to confirm the booking and make arrangements for the £10 to be collected. BD and I organised it last year and can provide character references if required:-)

    Please ensure your e-mail is enabled, or if you prefer to keep your e-address off forum, mail it to cafs30@yahoo.com.

    Tell your friends too:-)

    Runners:
    Ailsa *
    BD *
    Bobbis*
    Bodjit**
    Brownyboi *
    Cath
    CdK*
    Corridore (aka Mr P)*
    Debster
    flr*
    Forest Runner
    GregW
    HappyasLarry*
    ixus_123
    lurker*
    Mash*
    Meldy *
    Mr Slug *
    Moomoo*
    Pavey (and Mr P*)*
    Pinner Plodder
    Podds*
    Puffing Bertie*
    Sezz*
    Slugsta *
    StringSideUp
    Velociraptor*
    Woj


    Supporters:
    BB *
    XFR bear*
    Mr CdK*
    Up to 3 wee-raptors***

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    SlugstaSlugsta ✭✭✭
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    Happy bank holiday everyone



    <<whispers>>

    Its lovely and sunny in Somerset
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    Runners:
    Ailsa *
    BD *
    Bobbis*
    Bodjit**
    Brownyboi *
    Cath
    CdK*
    Corridore (aka Mr P)*
    Debster
    flr*
    Forest Runner
    GregW
    HappyasLarry*
    ixus_123
    lurker*
    Mash*
    MChaos*
    Meldy *
    Mr Slug *
    Moomoo*
    Pavey (and Mr P*)*
    Pinner Plodder
    Podds*
    Puffing Bertie*
    Sezz*
    Slugsta *
    StringSideUp
    Velociraptor*
    Woj


    Supporters:
    BB *
    XFR bear*
    Mr CdK*
    Up to 3 wee-raptors***
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    Hi all. I'd forgotten about this thread, thanks for the mails PB and BB. Marquee is a fab idea, I've just asterisked myself.

    Runners:
    Ailsa *
    BD *
    Bobbis*
    Bodjit**
    Brownyboi *
    Cath
    CdK*
    Corridore (aka Mr P)*
    Debster
    flr*
    Forest Runner
    GregW*
    HappyasLarry*
    ixus_123
    lurker*
    Mash*
    MChaos*
    Meldy *
    Mr Slug *
    Moomoo*
    Pavey (and Mr P*)*
    Pinner Plodder
    Podds*
    Puffing Bertie*
    Sezz*
    Slugsta *
    StringSideUp
    Velociraptor*
    Woj


    Supporters:
    BB *
    XFR bear*
    Mr CdK*
    Up to 3 wee-raptors***
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    27 asterixes now :-)
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    SlugstaSlugsta ✭✭✭
    Hurrah for the asterixes!
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    Am exchanging email with Sean at RW towers now to see if they can help publicise us in anyway.
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