Mark Bicknell

No worries Chris, Mace, Des and Johnny Beggs will be situated in the middle of the pitch mate lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

No luck needed mate with people like yourself, Mace, Nige Brown, Geoff Claxton, Simon Hunt, Andy Dyson, Chalky, Des Parker, Johnny Beggs, Phil Dick, Johnny Manship and everyone else has so far posted on this thread the early buzz on this looks good and I've not really started the promotion yet, will make every effort to make it a fun day, few beers or a lot in your case Jim lol nice food, tons of records to look through and good company I'm sure it will be a good event, just hope Des Parker likes his bacon butty. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Yes Nige no problem infact it's mentioned on the flyer, small single count boxes welcome and a must have part of the day, very much brings the swap meet part of the event into play, just pay the £3.00 admission with a opitional choice if you want to make a donation to the 'Hyde Fc Football In The Community Fund' that way it's a level playing field for everyone, major dealers and the collectors, will set up a couple of small collector/swap stations subject to space where casual sellers can meet/swap/trade. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Reserved for you Mace and next to Mr Parker when he books, bloody hell gonna cost me a fortune what with bacon butties for Des and beer for you and Mr Beggs, yes will be blanket advertising, local soul nights, allnighters, record shops in Manchester, here on Soul Source, Facbook Event page etc. etc. John Manship is putting it on his site, brilliant if you can put it on that Mod site. PM me address and will get booking package and details off to you. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

And finally for now the colour version of the flyer, feel free to spread the word on this one, again any dealers/collectors wishing to book a table please contact me asap with full details, address etc. and I will post out an information pack and booking form. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Mono version of the flyer.

Date now correct, table size now correct, mono version of the flyer, posters ready soon to put about the place, record shops in Manchester etc. will also be full details on an event page on Facebook. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Well spotted that man, trying to do ten things at once here lol flyer has now been changed with correct date which is - SATURDAY 16TH JULY - SATURDAY 16TH JULY

No Steve it's 12 noon till 6pm so plenty of time to look, listen, dig, drink and talk bollocks about records allday.....bliss. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Really decent of you George to have this attitude, think there is room for one or two of these and maybe if all goes well we could bounce one off each other, you watch now they will pop up everywhere lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Dealers who have already reserved tables - Andy Dyson Geoff Claxton John Manship Could all interested dealers please contact me via PM or email bicknellmark@aol.com with their contact address and full details so I can send out booking form and details. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

First flyer. DATE IS SATURDAY 16TH JULY - SATURDAY 16TH JULY

First flyer just one small mistake which will be changed says 1ftx6ft table should read 1x6ft table, minor mistake but just thought I'd mention it, George had no idea you were still running your fairs so in no way did I wish to steal your thunder or step on anyones toes but not seen any press on yours so thought I would run with it, we did one years ago in Denton and never followed it through with another one, will see how the first one goes and like you say room for everyone as they are so rare these days. Regards - Mark Bicknell

Hope to have two or three of these per year subject to seeing how the first one goes. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The plan is if the first one goes well to have possibly two or three a year, I will certainly make every effort to make it work, it will certainly be well promoted but at the end of the day it's up to dealers and collectors to embrace and support the event and the early signs are that this will be the case. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

LOOKING LIKE IT'S GOING TO BE SATURDAY JULY 16TH - SATURDAY JULY 16TH - SATURDAY JULY 16TH - FLYER AND FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

Looking like it's going to be Saturday July 16th just waiting to get the green light on room hire and will get the promotion going on this, can all interested record dealers please get in touch with me either on 0161 330 6267 email bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here, will be doing dealer table booking forms asap, deposit or payment upfront gonna be easy on that one, limited space so it will be on a first come first served basis, flyer, posters etc. will be ready shortly, anyone able to promote this on their travels also get in contact, more details to follow. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Inspired chaps ok it's looking like either Saturday July 16th or Saturday July 30th, just waiting for confirmation on either of these dates then it will be a goer, the room is not massive holds about 120/30 for a function but setting the room up as a record swap meet and the stagger of people who would attend throughout the day I feel this is about the right size venue, we do have another smaller lounge away from the main room which we could use should dealer demand be greater but will see what response I get to fill the first room, yes Jim there are hotels in the area and plenty of park benches mate, more info to follow shortly. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Looking at a Saturday in July for this, feedback would be good and any further dealers who maybe interested in coming, further details and flyer to follow when I confirm date. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Full detailed flyer in production and date will be confirmed next week, again any record dealers interested in a pitch please contact me asap, thanks again. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Inspired by the replies already best I book and confirm the room which will be done Monday, will get a nice flyer done and away we go, thanks in advance chaps for your support and I'm sure more will follow, Des brown sauce with the bacon butty mate lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I toyed with the idea a bit back and mentioned it on here but left it alone at that time, know it's been done in the past but certainly not in recent times, like I say have the venue just need to see what the interest is like and twenty or thirty delers to support the idea and we will be away with this. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

On the list Phil cheers mate, venue Hyde Manchester, date TBC summer June/July time need time to promote it etc. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Already had a couple of interested dealers so will keep you posted on this, nice workable idea that I think will be a goer, venue lined up no problem. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just checking the water on this idea, have a small venue in Greater Manchester for a Northern Soul Record Fair And Swap Meet, looking to do the first one in the summer either on a Saturday or Sunday Allday from about 2pm and perhaps go straight through into a soul night, looking firstly to see if there is any interest on this so can any dealers who fancy supporting this idea please get in contact with me via email - bicknellmark@aol.com 0161 330 6267 or via PM here, there will be a limited number of tables so will be worked on a first come first served basis, looking at £20.00 per 6ft table space, there will be an allday bar, food and refreshments and I'm sure will prove a success with enough notice and good promotion, John Manship has already reserved a pitch so a good solid start, will set up a sound system in the venue so sellers can play their tunes for sale, swap, trade and talk bollocks allday about records....bliss! will also invite the bring a small box ethic making in very much a collector dealer thing, so over to the record boys and girls then we can set the ball rolling on this, message to Des Parker will provide you with a nice bacon butty if you don't moan about the table prices lol Regards - Mark Bicknell. Promotion for this event is going really well with plenty of flyers, posters etc. out there, still table space available for record dealers so please get in touch if you wish to book a table, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or telephone 0161 330 6267 or via PM here.