COHUD2 - Countdown In Huddersfield 2 - Saturday 6 July 2013

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:41 pm

The waiting is finally over, after months of planning, and arduous behind the scenes negotiations, me and my co-host Jeff Clayton.

We can finally announce the return of COUNTDOWN IN HUDDERSFIELD.

Join us once again at The John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield for more unscrambling and solving in live match play, plus the announcement of a brand new tournament format launching this autumn.

We’ll be adopting the traditional Bristol (classroom) setup where everybody plays six games – three 15-round heats, a 9-round quarter final, a 9-round semi final and a 14-round final.

Doors open at 9am for a 10am start, concluding around 6pm. Admission costs just £25 per person or £45 if you're booking for two. Tea/coffee is provided on arrival with a free sandwich lunch. A cash bar will also be open during the afternoon breaks.

A selection of photos from last year's event is available to view – why not make a weekend of it?

- Postcode HD1 6PG, signed from the M62 and free parking.
- Less than a mile from Huddersfield railway station and town centre.
- Evening meals available at the Rope Walk pub next door.
- Rooms nearby at the Travelodge on Leeds Road (HD1 6NW).

To book or for more details, contact:
- Jeff Clayton, 07595 690249 / jeffrey_clayton@hotmail.com
- James Robinson, 07817 750544 / james_r_robinson@hotmail.com .

Payments can be made on PayPal to me at james_r_robinson@hotmail.com. (Note, if doing it that way, select it as a "Personal transfer", as opposed to "Business", as PayPal deducts a portion of the fee if you choose the latter.)

This is an open event, so feel free to share with and invite others.

We look forward to welcoming you!

All questions that you want answering can be placed below.

Confirmed List (28):
Matt Bayfield
Philip Jarvis
Glen Webb
Jayne Wisniewski
Tom Hargreaves
Robin McKay
Chris Marshall
Heather Styles
Steve Ball
Richard Priest
Mike Brown
Nina Boyd
Kirk Bevins
Tom Carey
Joseph Krol
Andy McGurn
Player Q
Player R
Dominic James
Tracey Mills
Jonathan Wynn
John Jackson
Anthony Endsor
Andy Platt
Lisa Hermann
Mike Forrester
Michael Cullen
Nathan Cullen

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:26 pm

Can I be unbanned from the event such that I am at least able to see it and search for it on Facebook? Thanks.

Nina Boyd · Post by **Nina Boyd** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:50 pm

Really excited about this! Thanks for organizing it.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:33 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:Can I be unbanned from the event such that I am at least able to see it and search for it on Facebook? Thanks.

No.

Dan McColm · Post by **Dan McColm** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:33 pm

Count me in!

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:41 pm

Yeah, I'll go to defend my title.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:21 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:Can I be unbanned from the event such that I am at least able to see it and search for it on Facebook? Thanks.

Will this do

http://www.facebook.com/events/456640517735498/?fref=ts

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:36 pm

James Robinson wrote:
Ryan Taylor wrote:Can I be unbanned from the event such that I am at least able to see it and search for it on Facebook? Thanks.
Will this do http://www.facebook.com/events/456640517735498/?fref=ts

No.

Because I am banned and all that link does is lead me back to my events page. Michelle sent me an invite last night but I never received this invite as I am banned. You quote in your original post that:

James Robinson wrote:This is an open event, so feel free to share with and invite others.

Well it clearly isn't an open event. I refuse to pay £45 towards an event in which I'm clearly not welcome. This is nothing against you whatsoever though James. Now this could be down to Facebook's settings of blocked people as I know Jeff has me blocked so maybe it automatically stops you from viewing events created etc. But even though I am blocked I should still be able to see this event. At the moment me and Michelle will most definitely not be coming to this.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:59 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:
James Robinson wrote:
Ryan Taylor wrote:Can I be unbanned from the event such that I am at least able to see it and search for it on Facebook? Thanks.
Will this do http://www.facebook.com/events/456640517735498/?fref=ts
No.

Because I am banned and all that link does is lead me back to my events page. Michelle sent me an invite last night but I never received this invite as I am banned. You quote in your original post that:

James Robinson wrote:This is an open event, so feel free to share with and invite others.
Well it clearly isn't an open event. I refuse to pay £45 towards an event in which I'm clearly not welcome. This is nothing against you whatsoever though James. Now this could be down to Facebook's settings of blocked people as I know Jeff has me blocked so maybe it automatically stops you from viewing events created etc. But even though I am blocked I should still be able to see this event. At the moment me and Michelle will most definitely not be coming to this.

Hmmm, I'm so sorry about this mate. No idea what's going on. Will have to have a word with Jeff about this.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:29 pm

James Robinson wrote:Hmmm, I'm so sorry about this mate. No idea what's going on. Will have to have a word with Jeff about this.

Had a word, a complete oversight on Jeff's part, due to past dealings and forgetting to rectify them. You shouldn't be blocked now, mate. You and Michelle are definitely welcome at COHUD2.

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:47 pm

Thank you James. As I mentioned, it may have been down to Facebook's settings, although as I could see last year's events page I thought maybe I was just being excluded from this one. Glad it is now sorted though and we shall hope to come to this! Thanks to you both.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:39 pm

Well looks like I ain't coming then!

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:15 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:Thank you James. As I mentioned, it may have been down to Facebook's settings, although as I could see last year's events page I thought maybe I was just being excluded from this one. Glad it is now sorted though and we shall hope to come to this! Thanks to you both.

You might want to check Michelle's ranking first.

Andy McGurn · Post by **Andy McGurn** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:24 pm

I'll be coming to this. It was a lot of fun last year, especially the lunch

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:44 pm

Funch?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:59 pm

Nice little update: There is now a provisional list at the top of the page, this is consisted of people who have said they'll come on the Facebook page or on here, or by talking to me directly.

Not bad that it's already at 27.

Nina Boyd · Post by **Nina Boyd** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:36 am

Many of the people I most want to meet! But scary!

Philip Jarvis · Post by **Philip Jarvis** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:40 pm

James - I'm intending to come along but can I just ask about the choice of venue. Last year, I gave you contact details for the Grosvenor Casino in Huddersfield where my wife Julie works. They regularly hold events in the non gambling area such as darts and chess tournaments. I believe they were willing to provide use of the facilities for no cost. The benefit they would have received would have been the potential revenue from bar, refershment and foods sales. Can you clarify whether you followed up on this and what led you to decide to remain at Huddersfield Town's ground?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:51 pm

Philip Jarvis wrote:James - I'm intending to come along but can I just ask about the choice of venue. Last year, I gave you contact details for the Grosvenor Casino in Huddersfield where my wife Julie works. They regularly hold events in the non gambling area such as darts and chess tournaments. I believe they were willing to provide use of the facilities for no cost. The benefit they would have received would have been the potential revenue from bar, refershment and foods sales. Can you clarify whether you followed up on this and what led you to decide to remain at Huddersfield Town's ground?

Hey Phil,

Thanks for your intention of coming.

In terms of venue choice, me and Jeff deliberated hard, and before the first COHUD when you mentioned it to me that night on Apterous, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that we'd go to the casino for COHUD2, but the overwhelmingly positive reviews that we got for the stadium from COHUD, made us think that since it was "tried and tested and worked", we decided to take a gamble and stick, even though it cost us more to book than the casino.

Me and Jeff do thank you for your more than generous offer, but it was just the fact that the stadium was so well received last year, that it deserved another shot.

Nina Boyd · Post by **Nina Boyd** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:45 am

That's good! Wouldn't feel comfortable in a casino.

kieranbray · Post by **kieranbray** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:27 pm

Is there a deadline that I have to confirm by for this event, James?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:39 pm

kieranbray wrote:Is there a deadline that I have to confirm by for this event, James?

Preferably before the tournament, Kieran.

I would say that if you tell us no later than a week before, that'll suffice.

Karen Pearson · Post by **Karen Pearson** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:52 am

Sorry guys. Definitely can't make this as I have Wimbledon tickets for that day.

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:55 pm

Put me down as a maybe please. Impressive that you've picked a weekend where all of the local rugby teams I'd like to go and watch on the Friday or Sunday (Huddersfield, Leeds, Batley, Dewsbury) are all playing away!

And I've just checked, my other preferred option, Gateshead, are playing in London that weekend. Meh! Still, a provisional yes.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:01 pm

Karen Pearson wrote:Sorry guys. Definitely can't make this as I have Wimbledon tickets for that day.

Lucky you, Karen.

Ah well, have a good time none the less.

Ian Volante wrote:Put me down as a maybe please. Impressive that you've picked a weekend where all of the local rugby teams I'd like to go and watch on the Friday or Sunday (Huddersfield, Leeds, Batley, Dewsbury) are all playing away!

And I've just checked, my other preferred option, Gateshead, are playing in London that weekend. Meh! Still, a provisional yes.

You can thank Jeff for that, I would've had it the weekend before like last year, but he's busy that weekend. So, thank him.

I'll provisionalise you too, Ian.

Thomas Carey · Post by **Thomas Carey** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:03 pm

When you say 15 rounder, do you mean classic 15 rounder or new crappy number-infested 15 rounder?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:45 pm

Thomas Carey wrote:When you say 15 rounder, do you mean classic 15 rounder or new crappy number-infested 15 rounder?

Well, since it'll be fully up and running by then, it'll be option 2.

robin mckay · Post by **robin mckay** » Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:31 pm

Hi JR
What is the deadline for payment for this event? Can you put my name down as provisional for now.
Cheers.
Robin

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:21 am

robin mckay wrote:Hi JR
What is the deadline for payment for this event? Can you put my name down as provisional for now.
Cheers.
Robin

Hey Robin,

Unless things come beyond my control, then a week before will suffice.

I'll of course put you down as a provisional.

robin mckay · Post by **robin mckay** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:23 am

Hi JR,
Many Thanks and Happy Easter to you!! Enjoy CO:REA! I would love to have gone but I'm away this weekend. Have fun, everybody!
Best
Rob

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:24 pm

Well, CO:REA has now concluded. Thanks again to Tony for an outstanding job.

And so the next event on the CO-event calendar is the brilliant COHUD2!!!

And we are also proud to announce that Matt Bayfield is our FIRST CONFIRMED ENTRANT!!!

Keep them all coming

Lisa Hermann · Post by **Lisa Hermann** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:17 pm

COREA was great fun and if I can organise childcare I will be at COHUD2!

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:33 pm

Lisa Hermann wrote:COREA was great fun and if I can organise childcare I will be at COHUD2!

Excellent, the more the merrier.

Just a little note, train tickets are now available on trainline.com.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:47 am

SO, IT'S NOW 12 WEEKS TO GO TILL COHUD2!!!

It does seem a bit early to be mentioning it, but since there are no other CO-events between now and then, I thought I'd start to round people up now.

Currently we have a list of attendants at ONE, but it's still early days at the moment, but we do have 34 more on the provisional list.............., so hopefully we can improve on last year's pretty impressive début of 30.

Train tickets are now available from just about every train website, and hotel rooms are still available too, I should think.

SEE YOU DOWN AT THE STADIUM!!!!

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:56 pm

TEN WEEKS TO GO TO COHUD 2013!!!!

And while I wait to see what sort of football will be played at this venue next season, why don't you sign up to what will surely be a brilliant 2nd chapter of the history of the Countdown in Huddersfield tournament.

Hotel rooms to book, train/coach fares to sort out, and lots of FUN, FUN, FUN to have too!!!

If you've never been to one of these before, it's never too late to see all the fun for yourself.

Just a reminder to book you place, you can PayPal me at: james_r_robinson@hotmail.com

And as good old Nick would say, "We'll be waiting for you, you be sure of it!!"

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed May 01, 2013 5:10 pm

Phil Jarvis has become the 2nd person to book his place at COHUD2 today.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sat May 11, 2013 11:54 am

THE TROPHIES HAVE ARRIVED!!!

And with just EIGHT WEEKS to go till the big day, our main prizes have arrived, in the form of our trophies for the top 2 contestants: http://www.facebook.com/events/456640517735498/?fref=ts

We'll hope to have a deluge of entries coming in soon, and if there wasn't a reason to come to COHUD2 already, there certainly is now.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sun May 12, 2013 5:54 pm

Glen Webb has become our 3rd confirmed attendee. He'll also making his CO-event début too.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Mon May 13, 2013 6:37 pm

Up from 3 to 5 with the additions of Jayne Wisniewski and Tom Hargreaves.

Nina Boyd · Post by **Nina Boyd** » Wed May 15, 2013 6:58 am

Looking forward to meeting you, Jayne, but sorry about the tennis!

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed May 22, 2013 5:46 pm

Robin McKay moves us up to 6 paid, as we have just 45 days to go.

Since I'm off for the next week, can I redirect all your enquiries to my co-host Jeff Clayton for the next week.

To send him an email, send it to: jeffrey_clayton@hotmail.com, or got to our Facebook page, just search for "Countdown in Huddersfield".

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Thu May 30, 2013 9:39 pm

As you can tell, I'm back in the game now, and back to promoting COHUD2 to the masses.

Thanks to Chris & Heather, we're now up to 8 confirmed attendees and hopefully plenty more soon.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 7:16 pm

A triple surge sees the confirmed list go up to 11, thanks to Steve Ball, Rich Priest & Mike Brown.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:46 pm

Now at 13 thanks to débutante Nina Boyd and returning champion Kirk Bevins.

Nina Boyd · Post by **Nina Boyd** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:01 am

Debutante! I love it! Will wear white ball gown and diamond tiara.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:33 pm

The young Yorkshire boys, Tom Carey & Joseph Krol make it 15 up, with just under 20 DAYS TO GO NOW!!!

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:11 pm

And Andy McGurn makes it 16.

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:41 pm

Anyone living anywhere between Stoke-on-Trent and Huddersfield need a lift?

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:57 pm

Better take your money with you. A few of us will be hitting Huddersfield's "Camel Club" on Saturday evening which is 99p entry and plays 90s cheese all night long. Most drinks are 99p too so it's a cheap night out. And then, after all that money you've saved, it's off to the Grosvenor casino to put it all on black. Then back to the Travelodge for a well deserved sleep. Breakfast on Sunday morning at the Wetherspoons and off home. Can't wait!

Oh, I've heard there's a Countdown tournament before that? I might pop along.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:47 pm

Kirk Bevins wrote:Better take your money with you. A few of us will be hitting Huddersfield's "Camel Club" on Saturday evening which is 99p entry and plays 90s cheese all night long. Most drinks are 99p too so it's a cheap night out. And then, after all that money you've saved, it's off to the Grosvenor casino to put it all on black. Then back to the Travelodge for a well deserved sleep. Breakfast on Sunday morning at the Wetherspoons and off home. Can't wait!

Oh, I've heard there's a Countdown tournament before that? I might pop along.

That's sounds like a worked out weekend, Kirky.

Just in case you haven't seen the post on the Facebook page, the deadline for entries has now been extended until Monday.

If you can't pay before then, but are interested in coming, inform either me or Jeff of your intentions of coming, so we can inform the stadium, so you won't miss out.

JUST 10.5 DAYS TO GO NOW!!!

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:51 pm

James Robinson wrote:
Just in case you haven't seen the post on the Facebook page, the deadline for entries has now been extended until Monday.

If you can't pay before then, but are interested in coming, inform either me or Jeff of your intentions of coming, so we can inform the stadium, so you won't miss out.

JUST 10.5 DAYS TO GO NOW!!!

I assume the first two sentences were aimed at everyone and not just me, as I've paid.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:01 pm

Kirk Bevins wrote:
James Robinson wrote:
Just in case you haven't seen the post on the Facebook page, the deadline for entries has now been extended until Monday.

If you can't pay before then, but are interested in coming, inform either me or Jeff of your intentions of coming, so we can inform the stadium, so you won't miss out.

JUST 10.5 DAYS TO GO NOW!!!

I assume the first two sentences were aimed at everyone and not just me, as I've paid.

Indeed they were, yes.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:10 pm

We've not hit 20 thanks to Dominic James and Tracey Mills.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:46 pm

Jonathan Wynn has made it 21, but having an odd number of players can make it a bit awkward, so in the event of that occurring, me and Jeff have decided to make this offer.....

For anyone still interested in attending but looking carefully at the pennies, we can offer you the opportunity to sign up as a reserve player for the much reduced price of £5.

This means you'll be granted admission to the event and will be fed and watered, but only invited to play if we have an odd number on the day.

Don't dismiss it, think about it, could be a useful way of saving twenty quid and you might still get to play too.

Look forward to hearing from you! PM either Jeff on FB, or me on here or FB.

Anthony Endsor · Post by **Anthony Endsor** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:28 pm

Ding Ding Ding. Late entry alert!

I'll be there next Saturday as well now.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:43 pm

Anthony Endsor wrote:Ding Ding Ding. Late entry alert!
I'll be there next Saturday as well now.

Indeed, sir. You and John Jackson have put us up to 23.

Anthony Endsor · Post by **Anthony Endsor** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:06 pm

According to Facebook it's now 26. I presume that means 3 have pulled out?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:33 pm

Anthony Endsor wrote:According to Facebook it's now 26. I presume that means 3 have pulled out?

There are actually more, it's the list on here that's correct.

Andy Platt · Post by **Andy Platt** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:16 pm

Paid. Don't think I can stay over though - still looking into it.

Predictions for winner? I'm gonna say Kirk, even though he hasn't been practising. Gonna say Matt, Tom, Glen, and Wynn to have good tournaments too.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:38 pm

Andy Platt wrote:Paid. Don't think I can stay over though - still looking into it.

Predictions for winner? I'm gonna say Kirk, even though he hasn't been practising. Gonna say Matt, Tom, Glen, and Wynn to have good tournaments too.

Cheers my good man. This is definitely a wide open tournament, but if all those players can avoid each other early on, then we could have ourselves a very tantalising finish to the day's proceedings.

P.S. LAST DAY WE'LL BE ACCEPTING PAYMENTS TODAY (mainly cos the stadium need confirmed numbers going).

Anyone else wishing to come but haven't paid yet, do so quickly, or if you will definitely be attending, but can't pay till later, inform me or Jeff ASAP, or you will miss out on a brilliant day out

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