Mechanical Memories Magazine
Issue: 2009-October - Issue 38 - Page 4
News and Coming Events
Central England Vintage Coin-op Collectors Show
Yes, it's that time of year again, and the UK's biggest vintage coin-op event is fast
approaching. Last year's event was a great success, and I'm hoping we will be able to
build on that success this year. I have a really good feeling about this year, as we already
have over sixty lots committed for the auction - and that's before the entry forms have
even gone out!
For those of you who will be attending for the first time, the event is intended to be
a 'slotties' social'; a chance to meet up with old friends and to make new acquaintances,
and to hopefully spend some money whilst you're there! There will be spares, books and
paperwork etc. on sale in the morning, with the auction forming the focal point in the
afternoon. It is a really comfortable venue, with refreshments available throughout the
day. And as an added bonus, there's a bar!
More details on the centre pages and in next month's magazine. Make sure you
don't miss the biggest and best event in the year!
My New Website
Having had to learn how to switch on the computer a few years ago, in order to produce
this magazine, I have now taken another quantum leap into the 21 st century! I have for
some time wanted to set up a website, but have been discouraged by the immense time
that would be required to learn all the coding and other complicated stuff. However, a
couple of weeks ago, I discovered webeden.co.uk, who provide a free site, with site
editing tools which are really easy to use; truly web construction for idiots!
The site is intended to promote my arcade in Brighton, and will in time also be used
to promote this magazine and our November auction (I might even set up another site
for the magazine). There's not much on it so far, in fact the only page that's finished is
the links page. Here I have set up links to some of the larger venues with vintage
machines, such as Wookey Hole and Watermouth Castle. I also have links to the
pennymachines site and to Melvyn Wright's Bryans site.
Anyway, if you have a couple of minutes to spare, take a look. I'm hoping it will
have a little more content by the time you read this.
www.mechanicalmemoriesmuseum.webeden.co. uk
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Central England Vintage Coin-op Collectors Show
Yes, it's that time of year again, and the UK's biggest vintage coin-op event is fast
approaching. Last year's event was a great success, and I'm hoping we will be able to
build on that success this year. I have a really good feeling about this year, as we already
have over sixty lots committed for the auction - and that's before the entry forms have
even gone out!
For those of you who will be attending for the first time, the event is intended to be
a 'slotties' social'; a chance to meet up with old friends and to make new acquaintances,
and to hopefully spend some money whilst you're there! There will be spares, books and
paperwork etc. on sale in the morning, with the auction forming the focal point in the
afternoon. It is a really comfortable venue, with refreshments available throughout the
day. And as an added bonus, there's a bar!
More details on the centre pages and in next month's magazine. Make sure you
don't miss the biggest and best event in the year!
My New Website
Having had to learn how to switch on the computer a few years ago, in order to produce
this magazine, I have now taken another quantum leap into the 21 st century! I have for
some time wanted to set up a website, but have been discouraged by the immense time
that would be required to learn all the coding and other complicated stuff. However, a
couple of weeks ago, I discovered webeden.co.uk, who provide a free site, with site
editing tools which are really easy to use; truly web construction for idiots!
The site is intended to promote my arcade in Brighton, and will in time also be used
to promote this magazine and our November auction (I might even set up another site
for the magazine). There's not much on it so far, in fact the only page that's finished is
the links page. Here I have set up links to some of the larger venues with vintage
machines, such as Wookey Hole and Watermouth Castle. I also have links to the
pennymachines site and to Melvyn Wright's Bryans site.
Anyway, if you have a couple of minutes to spare, take a look. I'm hoping it will
have a little more content by the time you read this.
www.mechanicalmemoriesmuseum.webeden.co. uk
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