Mechanical Memories Magazine

Editorial
Hello again . Now, before I continue, I have a very important date to announce -
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April.
In last month's issue I said that Jeremy and I would be holding our next auction on
the 13 th May. I had booked a nice hall, which would have been ideal in all respects.
Unfortunately, I had nagging doubts about the parking facilities. The only off-road
parking available was a carpark on the opposite side of the road from the hall. This
would have been fine if it were not for the fact that the carpark is situated on
common land, on the edge of a golf course. I had visions of all the spaces being
taken by golfers ' and dog-walkers ' cars before any ofus had even arrived.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, Martin Rimmington kindly found me an
alternative venue just a couple of miles away, so it's still in roughly the same
location - about three miles from junction 18 of the M25 . So that' s the reason for the
change of date. I know this will now be a little short notice for some, but I have tried
to spread the word as widely as possible. Anyway, entry forms for the auction are
included with your magazines, which I need to receive by I st April. Please don't
leave it to last minute, as many did last time! For more details, see centre pages.
Last month, with regard to Darren' s list of venues to visit, I commented that it ' s
always best to check before travelling, as attractions can close down unexpectedly.
Well, maybe it was some kind of omen, but I've lost my second biggest site - The
Hop Farm, in Kent. I' ve been operating there for the last two years, but I've now
been asked to remove my machines. They did at least give me notice - sixteen hours!
I was about to write a feature for the mag. but I shalln ' t bother now. And if any of
you were thinking of visiting - don't bother either! On a more positive note, I have
news of a couple more places with vintage slot machines, which I hope to feature
next month.
And finally , this magazine is now at the end of it' s first year. I really can ' t believe
we ' re at issue eleven - where has the time gone? Anyway, it does mean that for
many of you, your subscription is due. You should have a subscription form included
with your magazine, so please return it (with payment) as soon as possible. Not
because I desperately need the money, but I have a very busy time ahead with the
auction to organise; the next magazine to write; Easter school holidays at Brighton . ..
Where am I going to find the time?!!
All the best
Jerry
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