Citizencon 2949 Manchester (UK)

NaffNaffBobFace

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NaffNaffBobFace

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Let’s go next time it’s in Texas and we’ll shoot guns!
I've done archery before. Shot a foam meerkat in the crotch from fifty feet, punctuated by me turning to the group and saying "That meerket.... will never be a father."

I think it was the highest achievement of my entire life.
 

BUTUZ

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Finally its in the UK I will be spending the weekend up in Manchester then! :D
 

Floating Cloud

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This will be my first Con. Do you have some tips/recomendations for newcomers?
General advice:
  • Be sure to arrange beforehand to tie up with people. Cons are more fun in company. Test Squadron T-Shirts are available for easy identification :)
  • Book hotel early.
  • Be sure to check out the local attractions (are there any Manchester natives who can guide us?)


Links:

Test Squadron T-Shirt:

Food:
  • Rudy's Pizza is awesome (possibly the best pizza base that you will ever have).
    • Location 1 - 2 minute walk from convention centre (Map)
    • Location 2 - 20 minute walk from the convention centre. Worth it. (Map). If it's full then Seven Bro7hers opposite apparently does a mean burger and beer.

Beer:
  • Beer - I'm a huge fan of Brew Dog, which is oh so close, and open until 2AM on Saturday. I have heard good things about Seven Bro7hers (20 minutes walk), but Manchester has so many other great drinking holes. Perhaps a native could suggest somewhere close, roomy and good for Beer and Food that we could use as an alternate rallying/recovery point?

Train/Tram:
  • Manchester Deansgate is the closest train station, 10 minute walk (Map)
  • Metrolink Tram runs right past the convention centre (closest stop looks to be St Peter's Square - 3 minute walk). Tram Network Map for anyone using it to get to/from hotel

Hotels:
  • Book early to avoid disappointment (Map)
 
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Crimsontarget

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Is anyone else travelling to Manchester from the south coast. I'm heading out from Bournemouth and can't decide best travel plan. Flight from Southampton might be most cost effective somehow.
 
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