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Hear ye, hear ye!!!

After teasing you all at COLIN about my forthcoming event, I can finally reveal the long-awaited details of the newest CO-Event, which sees Countdown returning to its West Yorkshire roots. Not in Leeds, unfortunately, but an even better place, HUDDERSFIELD.

So I (and Jeff Clayton, who is co-hosting with me) invite you down to the home of the Mighty Terriers of Huddersfield Town F.C., the Galpharm Stadium on Saturday June 30th for a fun-filled day of Countdown goodness.

And don't worry, I promise to tone down my mentions of Town on the day.

It will be played in the Bristol format, so there'll be a mix of 15 and 9 rounders throughout the day, with a piece de resistance at the end of the day. More intricate details will be revealed at a later date.

The fee for the day (after protracted negotiations with the stadium staff) is £20 per person. This includes entry to the BTR suite in the stadium, a drink on arrival and a hot lunch too. There will also be the bar open at lunch and after the event too.

To pay, just send the money to my PayPal account: james_r_robinson@hotmail.com.

I look forward to seeing you all at the Galpharm at the end of June.

All questions that you want answering can be placed below.

Confirmed Attendees (30):
Philip Jarvis
Carole "Player X" Robinson
Matt Bayfield
Mike Brown
Andy McGurn
Graeme Cole
Michelle Nevitt
Ryan Taylor
Tony Atkins
Roger Edwards
Chloe Betteridge
Dan McColm
Richard Priest
Thomas Carey
Joseph Krol
Michael Cullen
Nathan Cullen
Dylan Taylor
Lauren Hamer
Jason Turner
Kirk Bevins
Neil Zussman
Tracey Mills
Damian Banks
Kerry-Anne Alcock
Andy Platt
Jack Worsley
Stewart Gordon
Jonathan Rawlinson
Daniel Stevanato

Who is approving entries, you or Jeff?

And what is BTR?

Matt Morrison wrote:Who is approving entries, you or Jeff?

And what is BTR?

Both are approving entries. We're hoping for a bumper crowd.

BTR stands for BTR UK Ltd, a waste disposal site, who sponsor the suite.

I can't answer the question of what BTR stands for, but I can tell you what it means:

http://www.galpharmstadium.com/news/pos ... te-sponsor

http://www.btruk.com/about-btr.html

EDIT - Hmmm... did you edit your post above to make me look like a twat James or am I just a twat?

James, how come you have opted for the Bristol style?. Ben's poll was pretty decisive in showing that people overwhelmingly prefer the Edinburgh style.

either way, i'm pretty sure i'll be there

Will almost certainly be there. What time are you kicking off?

Andy McGurn wrote:James, how come you have opted for the Bristol style?. Ben's poll was pretty decisive in showing that people overwhelmingly prefer the Edinburgh style.

either way, i'm pretty sure i'll be there

I prefer it too, I must be honest, but basically to utilise Jeff's computer system to its full potential, using the Bristol style is much more efficient, otherwise, it would only be used for the final.

Ben Wilson wrote:Will almost certainly be there. What time are you kicking off?

As I said, the more intricate details will be revealed later on, but probably 10-11am.

But nice to have 2 hopefuls already.

Will come if I can.

I'll think about it

Edward McCullagh wrote:I'll think about it

Hmmm, quite a coup if I could get you across the water.

James Robinson wrote:

Andy McGurn wrote:James, how come you have opted for the Bristol style? Ben's poll was pretty decisive in showing that people overwhelmingly prefer the Edinburgh style.

I prefer it too, I must be honest, but basically to utilise Jeff's computer system to its full potential

under the thumb already James

Well I've stuck it on my calendar....

Kirk Bevins wrote:Well I've stuck it on my calendar....

One likes the sound of that.

I'd like to, given that it's in my motherland, but given that you've picked the date of my dad's 60th birthday, I can't really commit right now.

Remember my earlier 'definitely coming' message? Turns out 30th June is the same day as the annual Lincoln Scrabble tournament that I kind of, erm, direct. Thus making it highly unlikely I'll be able to come to COHUD.

I'm really hoping to go to this, just depends how much money I have nearer the time. Consider me about 80% committed. Is there a limited number of places?

Innis Carson wrote:I'm really hoping to go to this, just depends how much money I have nearer the time. Consider me about 80% committed. Is there a limited number of places?

The limit is 40, but considering we're at zero, at the moment, things are Ok for now.

I'm in.Will be in serious need of some enjoyment the day after my post-grad diploma course finishes

I should be able to pop down the road for this one. Please add my name to the list James.

Philip Jarvis wrote:I should be able to pop down the road for this one. Please add my name to the list James.

OK, I'll put yours and Rich's names on the provisional list, as neither have paid yet.

KEEP THE INTEREST COMING!!!

We have our FIRST confirmed player.

Local lad, Philip Jarvis has paid up, and so we're 2.5% of the way there.

And we've now doubled our confirmed list. Well, it's gone from 1 to 2.

But, #2 is my Pointless friend, Steve.

Is the drink on arrival alcoholic?

Sorry guys, I definitely can't make this as I have a charity golf tournament that day.

Ryan Taylor wrote:Is the drink on arrival alcoholic?

In plain English, NO.
But there is a bar, so it can be made alcoholic if needs be.

Karen Pearson wrote:Sorry guys, I definitely can't make this as I have a charity golf tournament that day.

Shame, Karen. Enjoy the golf, though.

I think I'm going to have to miss this one unfortunately. I'd be missing at least one and probably two cricket matches, which added to the many hours on trains is not ideal for me. Sorry James, hope it all goes well!

Jon O'Neill wrote:I think I'm going to have to miss this one unfortunately. I'd be missing at least one and probably two cricket matches, which added to the many hours on trains is not ideal for me. Sorry James, hope it all goes well!

That's OK, Jono. But spread the message around.

From talks going on behind the scenes, this tournament might have an intercontinental flavour too.......

Stick me on provisional attendees too as it's more than likely that I'll be there but will know more definitely nearer the time.

The provisional list is expanding rapidly, now at FOURTEEN!!!!!!

Some of the names on the list are first-timers too, which is nice.

Quite like the guy between Dan and Robin on the list.

James Robinson wrote: Quite like the guy between Dan and Robin on the list.

Yeah, and the other guy between them is alright as well

Can you put me down as a very strong maybe.

Only in York so a day out somewhere else in God's wonderful county appeals.

jason turner wrote:Can you put me down as a very strong maybe.

Only in York so a day out somewhere else in God's wonderful county appeals.

OK, provisional list it is then, Jason.

You can add me to the provisional list, James.

Mike Brown wrote:You can add me to the provisional list, James.

WAHOO!!!!

That makes it a score on the list.

And don't forget, you can start pre-ordering train tickets for COHUD this weekend.

Provisional list please.

Thomas Carey wrote:Provisional list please.

Done.

And Matty B makes it 3 paid in.

Train tickets now available for the weekend of June 30/July 1.

What time do we need to get to the venue for on the Saturday and also what time do you think we will be finished by?

Ryan Taylor wrote:What time do we need to get to the venue for on the Saturday and also what time do you think we will be finished by?

It'll start at 10am, with the doors open at 9am, and we hope to finish around 6-7pm.

Provisional list please.

Just pointing out that there are now less than 75 days to go to COHUD.

Trains are available for booking.

And if you need accommodation, here are a couple of affordable and close by hotels:

http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/530/ ... ield-hotel
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/HUDC ... ld-central

LESS THAN 10 WEEKS TO GO NOW!!!!

By my reckoning, the total number of confirmed will be at least 6 by this time next week, so still plenty of space available.

Expect a FB page pretty soon, probably by the end of the day.

James Robinson wrote:Expect a FB page pretty soon, probably by the end of the day.

IT'S UP!!!!!! http://www.facebook.com/events/299463473463844/

Mike Brown has made it 4. Hopefully we can multiply the number by 10.

Andy McGurn and Graeme Cole have upped it to 6. Hopefully more by the end of the week.

Definitely not for me. Can't really visit my dad on his 60th birthday, then spend the day eight miles away with a load of geek. If any of you are passing the Greyhound in Birstall after the tournament, stick your head in for a pint.

Michelle & Ryan make it a nice 8.

Roger Edwards and myself are now paid up - that's 4 of the top 13 from S64 going!

Tony Atkins wrote:Roger Edwards and myself are now paid up - that's 4 of the top 13 from S64 going!

Indeed, so we've hit DOUBLE FIGURES, and there's still 64 days to go!!!!

Just getting uber-excited as me and Jeff have just been to the stadium to examine the suite, now been renamed as the Chadwick Lawrence Suite, I might add.

Everything's looking brill!

I am up for it Defo!!!!

Tracey Anne Mills wrote:I am up for it Defo!!!!

Excellent, although you are already on the provisional list, Tracey.

So what's the format? Same as the ones ending in -ester?

Thomas Carey wrote:So what's the format? Same as the ones ending in -ester?

Basically yes.

50 DAYS TO GO NOW!!!!!!!

Can you feel the excitement, as we head closer to the big day

Plenty of places available. I'll keep on putting on some cool interesting info as we head nearer to the day.

I should be able to make this. Sounds good and it would be great to meet fellow Countdown fans and apterites.

Anyone else from the Teesside area going?

Martin Long wrote:I should be able to make this. Sounds good and it would be great to meet fellow Countdown fans and apterites.

Anyone else from the Teesside area going?

I believe Andrew Gedney is from Middlesbrough, which is pretty much as Teesside as you can get.

THE TROPHY'S HERE!!!!!!!

JUST 6 WEEKS TO GO NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

IN OTHER NEWS: I'M HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!

GREETINGS ALL!!

Yes, I am still in Italy for another 3 days, but what better way than to use the hotel's Wi-Fi facilities to update the COHUD details, especially, as we now have just over 4 WEEKS TO GO NOW!!!

We're now up to a nice dozen in the "Paid Department", so I could really have some idea from all the other people in the "Provisional Department", as to when (or even, IF) I will be receiving money of any kind.

I'd thought I'd also mention that we will NOT be accepting pay on the day, and we do need all payments a week before the event, so June 23rd, for those of you without a calendar or a calculator.

If you want to be taken off the "Provisional" list, please pm me or just reply below, and you will be removed.

Thank you all for your time, and I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Ciao for now.

You should now have received the money for me and Nathan.

Michael Cullen wrote:You should now have received the money for me and Nathan.

Indeed I have, so we're now boosted up to 17 now

SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!

JUST 22 DAYS TO GO NOW!!!!!!!