6th British Juggling Convention


Review
6th British Juggling Convention: A review by the Edible Doormouse

When
Apr. 2-4, 1993

Where
Birmingham, England

The community Hall of the National Indoor Arena (NIA) will be the main juggling area with trade stands, exhibition and workshop spaces. The Grand Show Top and additional tented space for juggling and workshops will be on Brindley Place, 150yds away. Follow signs for the NIA, then the signposts for the convnetion. There are plenty of municiple car-parks around the site. Head for the main registration area on arrival, at the centre of the convnetion site.

Cost
£18 (pre-registration - up to March 22) - under 16 £9.
£20 (Registration on the day) - under 16 £11.
Day Rate:
Friday (incl. Renegade Cabaret)
£8 (under 16 £4)
Saturday (incl. Grand Show)
£10 (under 16 £5)
Sunday
£5 (under 16 £3)
Under-fives are free.
Registering in advance helps the work-load no end!

Details
Continual workshops throughout the weekend; several good pedestrianised busking areas; creche for younger jugglers (please book in advance); Renegade cabaret show Friday night; Grand Saturday Night Show in a Big Top; Carnival Parade Saturday afternoon (please bring bright clothing); Juggling Olympics Saturday afternoon; Gladiators at any excuse; and the first British Unicycling Convention to keep the injuries in one place.

Free camping and park-up space from 6pm Thursday till 6pm Sunday. Free floor space in a school hall from Friday night. Both 20 minutes walk away. B&Bs or Guesthouses in the immediate area can be got through Birmingham Convention and Visitor Beaurea (021 780 4321 - be sure to mention the convention). There should also be mooring available right next to the site (021 373 5104 for details).

For More Information Contact
Sam Dawson or Sarah Briggs
6th British Juggling Convention
c/o BJF; c/o 23 St. Leonards Rd.
Girlington
Bradford BD8 9QE
England.

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