Mechanical Memories Magazine

Issue: 2013-November - Issue 80

This is an opportunity for the community to take back their park and be a part of this
extraordinary regeneration project.
For many generations Dreamland thrilled and delighted visitors to Margate and
sustained her community. This community campaigned hard for a number of years to
save the park from redevelopment and it will be this community spirit and support that
will again help reinstate Dreamland as a world-class visitor attraction.
Come one, come all and meet us in Dreamland to find out, first hand, about the
plans for the new park, hear the latest news and up-dates and find out how you can
play an important part in rejuvenating Dreamland for future generations to enjoy.
FUNDRAISING ART AUCTION
The Dreamland Trust is pleased to announce Fontaine Decorative's forthcoming
Glitzy Fundraising Art Auction in Dreamland's 1934 Grade II* listed disused cinema
building. The event takes place on Saturday 16 th November 2013 from 6pm until 9pm
followed by A Grand Gatsby Cabaret Celebration at the opening of Morgan's Vintage
Dance Hall http://www.morgansmargate.co.uk.
The evening begins with champagne, canapes and music followed by a warm
welcome from the award-winning, multi-disciplinary designer for Dreamland, Wayne
Hemingway MBE. There will be a Grand Prize Draw on the night with no prize under
the value of £150!
After the auction and prize draw, guests are invited to join us at Morgan's
Vintage Dance Hall, to celebrate the opening of Margate's only dedicated dance hall -
my dance card is ready! Transport between Dreamland and Morgan ' s courtesy of the
1951 Bluebird Coach. The whole evening promises to be a night of surprises and fun.
Dress Code: definitely glam!
A limited number of advance tickets at £25 each are available at Eventbrite
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/8991579055 (£2.15 onljne booking fee) or direct
from Fontaine Decorative at http://www.fontainedecorative.com Telephone 01843
220974 or Mobile 07855 360475.
Nick Laister
Nick Laister (Chairman, The Dreamland Trust)
Jan Leandro (Heritage and Engagement Officer, The Dreamland Trust)
www .dreamlandmargate.com
www.savedreamJand.co.uk
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Smoke and Mirrors:
The Haunted House of Alton Towers
by Michael P Eley
When Alton Towers invested millions of pounds in the ground-
breaking Haunted House, a new era of dark rides was born. The
spectacular attraction amazed and spellbound theme park
enthusiasts and dark ride fans for many years, with its breath-
taking illusions and state-of-the-art technology. The original concept
was retired in 2002 to make way for the interactive zombie blaster,
Duel. However, the haunted mansion left riders who braved the
terrifying Poltergiest Room and were scared witless by the Grand
Hallway's grinning demon.
Michael P. Eley is one of those riders. Through the pages of this
book, he'll guide you back into the darkness, offering behind-the-
scenes insights into the making of creator John Wardley's 'laff in the
dark' attraction, as well as serving up a brief history of dark rides
and haunted houses.
ISBN Number: 9781490417080
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 112
Publication Date: 2013
Publisher: Haunted One
RRP: £12.99
Our Price: £8.99
To buy this book, please send a cheque, with £2.99 p&p,
payable to 'Joyland Books', to:
Joyland Books, Southcombe Farm,
Southcombe, Chipping Norton,
Oxfordshire OX7 SQH
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