Countdown in London (CO:LON) 2019 - Saturday 11th May 2019
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:43 pm
If you were at CO:LON in 2017 or 2018, you may have noticed some little extras to enhance your experience. We’re talking individually rhinestoned goody bags, glow-in-the-dark aubergine badges, a proliferation of prizes, and GIFs or drawings to accompany people’s sign-ups.
Not this year. This year, we’re stripping back.
Fear not, everyone will remain fully clothed (and anyone who tries to strip off will be banned for life). But the embellishments of the past 2 years will be reined in. No longer will you leave the venue with your pockets weighed down by tat, or feel offended by my piss-poor portrait of you.
What does that leave? It leaves the classic Co-event experience: Countdown, trophies and prizes for the most notable achievements, and a 6pm exodus for the nearest pub with a dartboard.
....and some Chuck Tingle books.
When?
Saturday 11th May 2019. Vague timings will be posted below.
Where?
The Christian Street Community Hub, on Christian Street. Unlike last year, it’s now correctly listed on Google Maps! (Anthony Endsor, you have no excuse.)
It’s about 5 minutes from Shadwell DLR/Overground station, or walkable from Liverpool Street. If you’re unfamiliar or uneasy with getting the tube, post below – your route and timings will almost certainly overlap with other people’s, so they can accompany you safely to the venue.
What?
Six 9-round games of Countdown in the ‘Lincoln/Edinburgh’ style of tournament, where you play in small groups. The top 2 players after 6 games will play each other in the grand final.
[Edinburgh style is briefly explained here: https://focalcountdown.co.uk/how-do-events-work-2/ . Please contact FOCAL for more information.]
How much?
Entry will be £10 per person. Payment should be made through PayPal to Jen at this link: https://www.paypal.me/CoLon2/10. If you don’t have PayPal, a bank transfer can be arranged - please contact me to arrange this.
The event is not-for-profit; your fee pays for venue hire, trophies, prizes and sundries. Food isn’t included, but the venue may organise a pop-up café on site to sell sandwiches, drinks and snacks – however, there are plenty of food options in the local area.
Where to stay?
There are plenty of hotels in London (obviously), but the likes of Travelodge, EasyHotel and Premier Inn will be the cheapest options. Hostels and AirBnBs are another option - you are strongly advised to book AirBnBs that already have reviews and positive ratings, to avoid being conned.
If you’re nervous about London transport, I would strongly recommend that you book a central hotel rather than somewhere in Morden, Walthamstow, or – God forbid – Luton.
Why should I go?
This event has been endorsed by Graeme Cole, which is like a 5 Michelin star rating.
Enquiries
Contact Jen on Facebook or at jennifer.steadman@rocketmail.com, or FOCAL at focalcountdown@gmail.com.
See you there? xoxo
Entrants - last updated 09/05 (66)
Ashwin Abinashi
George Armstrong
Sean Fletcher
Vikash Shah
Sam Prouse
James Robinson
James Haughton
Sandie Simonis
Tim Down
OldBob1998
Emily Zhang*
Eddy Byrne
Aidan Linge
Rob Foster
Alain Burnel
Caroline Steadman
Nathan Pace
Graeme Cole
Jamie McNeill
Callum Todd
Joe Oliva
Sarah Bladon
Paul Worsley
Jack Worsley
Dave Ryan
Suzy Turner
Paul Talmey
Jonathan de Souza
Sara Lawson
Giles Hutchings
Berkan Chelikhan
Anthony Endsor
Ned Pendleton
Martin Thomas
Robin McKay
Mauro Pratesi
Jessica Pratesi
Bradley Horrocks
Zarte Siempre
Chris Marshall
Josh Boddy*
Jonathan Wynn
Gevin
Big Steve Anderson
Matthew Tassier
Lynne Cumberland
Mike Brown
Richard Priest
Jacob Coventry-Peters
Mike Springett
Tom Rowell
Conor Travers
James Wilson
Tricia Lockhart*
Fiona Titcombe*
Adam Dexter
Dan Byrom
Ciaran McCarthy
Stewart Gordon
Philippa McFarlane
Stephen Holford*
Andy McGurn
Tracey Mills
Mark Mills
Ronan Higginson
Oliver Garner
*newbie
Not this year. This year, we’re stripping back.
Fear not, everyone will remain fully clothed (and anyone who tries to strip off will be banned for life). But the embellishments of the past 2 years will be reined in. No longer will you leave the venue with your pockets weighed down by tat, or feel offended by my piss-poor portrait of you.
What does that leave? It leaves the classic Co-event experience: Countdown, trophies and prizes for the most notable achievements, and a 6pm exodus for the nearest pub with a dartboard.
....and some Chuck Tingle books.
When?
Saturday 11th May 2019. Vague timings will be posted below.
Where?
The Christian Street Community Hub, on Christian Street. Unlike last year, it’s now correctly listed on Google Maps! (Anthony Endsor, you have no excuse.)
It’s about 5 minutes from Shadwell DLR/Overground station, or walkable from Liverpool Street. If you’re unfamiliar or uneasy with getting the tube, post below – your route and timings will almost certainly overlap with other people’s, so they can accompany you safely to the venue.
What?
Six 9-round games of Countdown in the ‘Lincoln/Edinburgh’ style of tournament, where you play in small groups. The top 2 players after 6 games will play each other in the grand final.
[Edinburgh style is briefly explained here: https://focalcountdown.co.uk/how-do-events-work-2/ . Please contact FOCAL for more information.]
How much?
Entry will be £10 per person. Payment should be made through PayPal to Jen at this link: https://www.paypal.me/CoLon2/10. If you don’t have PayPal, a bank transfer can be arranged - please contact me to arrange this.
The event is not-for-profit; your fee pays for venue hire, trophies, prizes and sundries. Food isn’t included, but the venue may organise a pop-up café on site to sell sandwiches, drinks and snacks – however, there are plenty of food options in the local area.
Where to stay?
There are plenty of hotels in London (obviously), but the likes of Travelodge, EasyHotel and Premier Inn will be the cheapest options. Hostels and AirBnBs are another option - you are strongly advised to book AirBnBs that already have reviews and positive ratings, to avoid being conned.
If you’re nervous about London transport, I would strongly recommend that you book a central hotel rather than somewhere in Morden, Walthamstow, or – God forbid – Luton.
Why should I go?
This event has been endorsed by Graeme Cole, which is like a 5 Michelin star rating.
Enquiries
Contact Jen on Facebook or at jennifer.steadman@rocketmail.com, or FOCAL at focalcountdown@gmail.com.
See you there? xoxo
Entrants - last updated 09/05 (66)
Ashwin Abinashi
George Armstrong
Sean Fletcher
Vikash Shah
Sam Prouse
James Robinson
James Haughton
Sandie Simonis
Tim Down
OldBob1998
Emily Zhang*
Eddy Byrne
Aidan Linge
Rob Foster
Alain Burnel
Caroline Steadman
Nathan Pace
Graeme Cole
Jamie McNeill
Callum Todd
Joe Oliva
Sarah Bladon
Paul Worsley
Jack Worsley
Dave Ryan
Suzy Turner
Paul Talmey
Jonathan de Souza
Sara Lawson
Giles Hutchings
Berkan Chelikhan
Anthony Endsor
Ned Pendleton
Martin Thomas
Robin McKay
Mauro Pratesi
Jessica Pratesi
Bradley Horrocks
Zarte Siempre
Chris Marshall
Josh Boddy*
Jonathan Wynn
Gevin
Big Steve Anderson
Matthew Tassier
Lynne Cumberland
Mike Brown
Richard Priest
Jacob Coventry-Peters
Mike Springett
Tom Rowell
Conor Travers
James Wilson
Tricia Lockhart*
Fiona Titcombe*
Adam Dexter
Dan Byrom
Ciaran McCarthy
Stewart Gordon
Philippa McFarlane
Stephen Holford*
Andy McGurn
Tracey Mills
Mark Mills
Ronan Higginson
Oliver Garner
*newbie