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Hucknall
NG15
6PW
Dear
Colleague,
ROBIN HOOD BEER FESTIVAL
After
over 30 years the annual Nottingham Beer Festival is moving to a new central
location in a much more attractive setting. It will also take place a week
earlier than before Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th
October. To celebrate the changes the Festival is also being renamed as the
Robin Hood Beer Festival.
Our
new venue will be under marquees in the beautiful grounds of
As
the Festival is so much larger we have a desperate need for more staff and we
would be grateful if you would bring this letter to the attention of as many of
your members as possible. If they could spare us just
a couple of hours to help serve customers or carry out any other of the
numerous jobs it would really help to make a difference. Volunteers will of
course receive the usual benefits such as free admission and festival glass,
plus (based on hours worked) beer tokens and food vouchers. Also some accommodation
deals are available, see attached.
Incidentally
there will be entertainment all three evenings on the Victorian bandstand,
which should be quite a spectacle. This is in a separate area from the main
bars, with its own beer tent, and so those who prefer a quieter time will not
be troubled by intrusive music, giving the best of both worlds.
If
any of your members would like to volunteer there is a form attached that can
be completed and returned either by email or post. Alternatively they can just
email alanward@nottinghamcamra.org
or phone 0115 929 7896. However, whilst it is helpful to advise us in advance,
anyone turning up at the last minute can still volunteer (and gain free
admission!) we really will be grateful of their services.
The
Castle grounds are right in the heart of the City and easily accessible by
road, rail, bus and the Nottingham Tram system. CAMRA branches who are able to
arrange bus trips to the Festival will be given access to the fast track
admissions system, (prior notice would be helpful,) although it would be hoped
that branches taking advantage of this would ensure that some attending the
event would be prepared to help serve the beers and ciders.
Full details of the festival and accommodation are
attached.
Yours
sincerely
Andrew
C Ludlow
Secretary,
Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival
Festival
details which as shown in Whats Brewing:
Oct
9 - 12 (Thur to Sun).
All
Day opening Thurs, Fri
& Sat 11-11, plus Sunday 12-3. Admission charges are - Card-carrying CAMRA Members £1.50 for Thur,
Fri and Sat sessions (including fast track
admission); Non-members Thursday & Friday £3.50 before 5.00 pm and £5
thereafter; £3.50 all day Saturday; Sunday admission is free but requires the
purchase of beer tokens to gain entry to the grounds. Advance ticket package
available see www.visitnottingham.co.uk
for details. Commemorative glass available or bring your own Govt. stamped
glass. Hot food always available (except Sunday). Live music each evening on the Victorian bandstand (separate from
the main beer marquee). Beer scoopers very welcome. Contact Ray Kirby on
(h) 0115 929 7896 (answer phone available) or email alanward@nottinghamcamra.org
Further
details on http://www.nottinghamcamra.org
Accommodation
This
year we have also been in discussions with Experience Nottingham (one of our
sponsors) and they have looked into accommodation and suggest the locations
below. They
recommend that anybody looking for accommodation calls the Nottingham Tourism
Centre on 0115 9155133. A free service is offered for people looking to book
rooms and they can liaise directly with the hotels on your behalf saving the
hassle of having to call yourselves plus they are often able to get further
discounts on the published prices.
Igloo Backpackers
Hostel,
(about ten minutes from
festival site)
http://www.igloohostel.co.uk/ £15 pppn
Midtown Hostel, 5a
(about five minutes from
festival site)
http://www.midtownhostel.co.uk/Home.html £18 pppn
Premier Inn,
(under ten minutes walk
from festival site)
£55.00 Double/Twin, Per Room, Per Night, Bed and
Breakfast.
£50.00 Single, Per Room, Per Night, Bed and
Breakfast
Express By Holiday Inn, 7 Chapel Quarter,
(a couple of minutes walk
from festival site)
£56 per double
Britannia,
(a minute
from festival site)
£60 per double
NB
We have found that it may also be worth looking at the Nottingham Central
Travelodge (very near the festival site) on www.travelodge.co.uk where we have
spotted some bargains, particularly for Wednesday and Thursday (under £40 per
room for a double/twin last time we looked)
Indications are that numbers
attending the Robin Hood Beer Festival are likely to exceed the original
estimates of 10,000. Whilst this is good news, as it will ensure that the
Festival becomes a major event in the
Staff are needed to help serve beer,
cider and wine and also to assist in other areas such as selling glasses;
helping on the door, shop etc. All staff gain FREE admission to the Festival and are given a FREE glass plus, depending on the hours they work, vouchers for
meals and beer. Whilst staff are required during the opening hours of the event
volunteers to help set up the Festival are also needed on Monday 6th;
Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th October.
If you can help or want to know more
about the Festival please complete and return the form below.
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Please tick dates below that you think you may be able
to help
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Approx times (if known) |
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Monday 6th (setting up scaffolding 9.30 3.30). |
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Tuesday 7th
(putting casks up/general support 8.00 6.00). |
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Wednesday
8th (general support 9.00 -5.00). |
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Thursday
9th (Festival open 11-11). |
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Friday
10th (Festival open 11-11). |
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Saturday
11th (Festival open 11-11). |
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Sunday
12th (Festival open 12-3; and take down up to
7.00 pm). |
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Monday
13th (tidy and clear site 9.00 2.00). |
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Please email this form (or just the
details) to alanward@nottinghamcamra.org
Alternatively please post it
to;
Staffing Officer,
NG4 1JZ