c5-25 : 25th Anniversary of the Sinclair C5 - new date 7th Feb 2010

[Karl]

..retroAndy has come up with another superb idea , we are going to have an 80's corner !

To compliment the Sinclair C5's we are going to display some other items from the same era - Sinclair Computers, hand held games etc

Andy has quite a selection , but other bits and pieces would be welcome so check out your spare rooms,loft etc and see if theres anything left over from your misspent youth that could be put on display 

[Umpa]

I have two (Amstrad) versions of the Spectrum both working - and Two Amiga's - A500 and A2000 with all the bumf working too.

[c you jimmy 5]

I'd like to attend if you have the space, be good to meet up with the rest of you guys and celebrate the C5s milestone event.

[radiomarty]

Hi guys just picked up 'revenge of the C5' game for the 48K spectrum - if anyone has a working 48k console we could set up the game for the kids to play on during the day- if not I'll try and get hold of one.
Radiomarty

[Retro Andy]

I do have a sinclair spectrum which i am taken, along with some other retro consoles. I have'nt had it working for some time, but i will test before the event.

Retro Andy

[radiomarty]

Great one mate - if your happy for it to be used - I will search for a cheap old one however so that it doesn't matter if anything goes wrong !!!

[Karl]

Top banana. Thanks guys , it all helps create an impressive event.

I'll make some more enquiries about PAT testing the equipment, last time I spoke to Brooklands the answer was all electrical equipment we intend to use would need to be PAT tested by Brooklands own engineer. Not something that cant be overcome, but it would be easier if they accepted PAT testing by other suitably qualified engineers. 

[Retro Andy]

If they have to test any items we bring along in January, i am more than happy to bring them along in september, even if it means that you having to look after them for a few months Karl, thats if you dont mind.

Retro Andy.

[radiomarty]

Hi Andy - manged to pick up a 128K spectrum for £8 fully working so I'll bring that along to keep your one safe mate ! Thanks for offering to use yours. PS if any one can get past the first level on 'Revenge of the C5' they misspent there youth more that I did !

[Retro Andy]

No worries, i will still bring along some of my old games etc on the day, one of which is a rare old beastie.

Retro Andy.

[Umpa]

Karl, what about them doing it on the day ?

[Karl]

** update on the PAT testing ******


As we suspected, all electrical appliances that we want to plug in at Brooklands must be PAT tested prior to the event.

The good news is that the PAT testing can be done by any properly authorised tester , the appliance just needs to have a valid sticker on it at the event.

So if you have a certified tester locally , you can use them   

But if it doesn't have the relevant sticker on the day, it can't be used - which seems fair enough (insurance requirement I expect).

[Retro Andy]

Must get my stuff tested then.

Retro Andy

[PLOD11]

Karl

Did you get my e mail with some ideas for the 25th Anniversary event ??

John

[Retro Andy]

Karl

Did you get my e mail with some ideas for the 25th Anniversary event ??

John

Do tell more !

Retro Andy.