The 27th Queen Convention

Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth
Friday 27 to Monday 30 April 2012 Ref: 12024
From £79 per person

THE Queen weekend of the year! If you're a regular, you know what to expect, and we wont let you down, but if you're thinking..... hmm, I might give that a go, then make this the year you do!

We have live bands lined up for you - starting on Friday with Guns 2 Roses - yes, I KNOW they're not a Queen band, but singer Gaving nas been a fan for many years and attends the conventions, and he nagged me enough to let them take the stage this year! They WILL play Queen though, not just their regular set!

Saturday sees the welcome return of The World Famous Red Sox, featuring Jamie Moses, Spike Edney, John Marter and Steve Stroud. They will treat us to a set of classic rock and Queen favourites, always a great fun band to watch!

Sunday band still pending... news soon!

Our special guest Peter "Feebie" Freestone will be with us, this year giving a unique and more personal "audience with Peter" session, where a smaller amount of people will spend time with him, chatting, having tea and generally enjoying his company. Several sessions will be held so no one will miss out!

We have asked a number of other special guests too, but as yet we cannot confirm, but we should be able to soon!

For a booking form or further information go to www.arenatravel.com or call the team on 01473 660800, email: reservations@arenatravel.com or check out the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-OIQFC-Convention-2012/149621338442095?ref=ts

The party will coincide with the St Agnes Festival, so the town will be bustling all day - our event will begin about 3pm on 6th, at the pub, with videos, and special guests:

Rupert White, who is writing a book on Queen's early history in Cornwall, (this will be on sale)

Dave Dowding (Beat Unlimited/Cousin Jacks)

Neil Battersby (Driver for The Reaction: has recording of Reaction playing live that he can play on the original tape player)

Geoff (Ben) Daniel (Reaction and lived with Roger in Sinclair Gardens)

Roger Brokenshire (Reaction)

Sue Johnstone (Jayfolk and Queen Fan Club)

Jill Johnson (Jayfolk, Famous Jug Band, Roger's girlfriend)

Penny North (Jayfolk - visited Ferry Road and organised gigs for Queen)

Mike Grose (PJ's and Queens first bassist)

We are hoping to also stage a small exhibition of memorabilia provided by local fans. I am sure we can throw in a Jim Jenkins quiz too, with a couple of good prizes! Then in the evening we have live music provided by the excellent Stillyano (http://stillyano.moonfruit.com/) - a mix of Queen, classic rock and their own great music, and a Queen disco! The pub does good food, and we have a late bar for our party. If you decide to stay overnight, then I might arrange a picnic on the beach (a stones throw from the pub) - if enough people are interested then the lovely folks at the pub have said they will provide sandwiches etc for us (you will have to pay for your own, but they will supply them!). But I guess all that depends on the summer weather!! Rupert has agreed to host a "Queen Tour" of Truro on Sunday too, if enough people are interested (this will be a walking tour taking in places of Queen interest).

Tickets are £15.00 each (under 16's free, but must be out of the pub by 9pm) plus £1 PER ORDER postage (or a good old SAE if you pay with a cheque!). You can send me a cheque, payable to The Queen Fan Club, P.O.Box 141, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 9AJ.  You can email or call with your card details (a 50p card charge will be added per order), or you can send a paypal payment (please add £1 PER ORDER) for their charges.   This is a very small venue - just 120 people, so book EARLY to avoid disappointment!

I am sure it will be a great day/weekend, I'm looking forward to it already!

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