DATES AT LAST!!! BOOK NOW!!! CURSE YOU, RUGGER!!!

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Right, sorry for the hold up on this -- further delayed by lj shenanigans -- but we managed to get dates confirmed at last. As hinted earlier, and as endorsed by unscientific polling, we're going for the first weekend of November (ie exactly one month later than usual).

That is to say, get/together 2011 will take place Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November. Since it's term time rather than holidays I'll have to check the almanac to confirm what time I can take off Friday and/or Monday, but given I'm only teaching seniors this year, odds are it's a decent part of both days. Lord knows, I have no problem going from chapel to fandom lunch to class and back again. ;-p

ETA: Venue remains the same as the last two years -- Park Bowling Club in Kilbirnie.

ETA2: Formal registrations will open in about six weeks, but in the interests of planning and working out costs (ideally similar to last year) it'd be cool if you could indicate likely attendance in comments here.

Accommodation

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A perennial bugbear, it remains a regret we don't have an all-in-one space like the sinpozium venue in Sydney, but we do what we can.

Hotel Option:

If you move quickly, and you're willing/able to splash out a little more this year, I heartily recommend the Brentwood. (I've never actually stayed there, before anyone makes me sign in blood, but I have been to functions and enjoyed them.) Do twins and triples, but in each case you can pack in an extra person (ie triple and quad) if two of you are willing to share a queen bed. About $50-80 pp depending on combos and packing. Big advantage: literally across the road and down a wee lane from the venue. Also, free pick-up from airport, so save on taxis.

The Brentwood

( Otherwise, there are the old reliables offered every year: )

Feel free to use the comments on this post to discuss options/organise roommates. And of course to ask any accommodation related questions. :D

ETA: Many thanks to dewey3067 for organising and booking the hotel rooms. Check out full details in comments.