Spalding's tulip parade 2008 ( Read First Post )

[Dark Knight]

I'd do a full update ASP. But Email if you need any more info.

[Dark Knight]

I've done a new first page !

One thing I didn't add is half way around near the church you'll see my mum 
If you have a problem and have to stop you could watch parade with her ?
If your too late for the start ( and we space ) and you still want to join us there's a side road blocked off near there where you could bounce about and wait for us to come by ?

[Dark Knight]

Tulip Radio is now live on line
http://listento.tulip-radio.co.uk/player.php

OMG I just put a request in and it's playing now 

He called me scary ?   

So I emailed him and he said that we where bockers and in the parade   
You can email them here.
studio@tulip-radio.co.uk

[Dark Knight]

Under 16's need a form signed to allow you in the parade ( I'll email them for a copy of their form).
All it's for it to say it alright that people can take your picture ( Like people don't already   ).

I didn't think this would come up but I believe no one under 8 are allowed ( willl double check this ) !?
 

[GladHippo]

Hey, sorry i havnt given an update been really busy with work ect. I cant make it unfortunatly, unable to get travel there, would have been fun tho, how many people you got anyways. soz to let you down, maybe another time.

[Dark Knight]

Not the 12 I'd like
We are in the parade magazine that we are carry the flags so we/I'm commited.
Going for a meet with them see how it'll work !?

I'd hoped poeple would have jumped at the chance to bock about infront of so many poeple 

But the show must go on I hope no more pull out, I don't like the thought on doing it on my own.

[GladHippo]

i never said i was in only that i was interested, i am comitted i just cant get there, it is a bit weird how not many people have jumpped at the oppitunity. Well anyways have fun and again sorry i cant make it, would have been fun.

[Dark Knight]

i never said i was in only that i was interested, i am comitted i just cant get there, it is a bit weird how not many people have jumpped at the oppitunity. Well anyways have fun and again sorry i cant make it, would have been fun.

I know it's a bit out the way for most !?
I have to travel 50 miles to get to meets.
But with the number of people coming to watch plus BBC and world coverage ( people are coming from all over the world ). I'd thought we get at least the 12 !

Thanks for those who say their coming, we have a great mix young/old boys and girls so at least we can show the world everyone can bock and how much fun they are
 

[Dark Knight]

I've not got the full details on parking will be meeting Thursday but you should make your way to the Springfield Retail Park just off the round-a-about and the parade fields is at the far in of the road. By the sound of it you need to be i the last car park "NORTH CAR PARK ( maybe the field itself ? ) and give your name so you don't need to pay ?

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|PE126EU
There is a road called ROMAN BANK which gets you around the back which maybe of some help ?
The field where the floats are and where we all need to be by 1ish is here (old map picture ? )
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|PE126EU#map=52.80045,-0.12759|18|32

[Dark Knight]

There's going to be lots of people hanging around SPRINGFIELDS so we should meet up near the field with the floats. If we are bocking I'd say we could walk in and out of field without much problem   
 You can leave stuff in my car if you want to walk about ( but bockings better ) 
 Floats on display at Springfields Arena and Events Centre prior to the Parade leaving at 2 pm. and then again on the Sunday and Monday.  Also craft stalls, trade stands, family entertainment, helicopter rides, fun fair, food village and cooking demonstrations.
 If your early there's some good shop that you could have a look around and just look what going on in the main field ?

http://www.spaldingnet.com/spaldingtown/parade/page2.html

Scroll to big map and the NORTH CAR PARK is on the left, the field with the float on is just past there

[Dark Knight]

These are the flag we are carrying !
Turkey, China, Japan, Holland, USA, Australia, Afghanistan, UK
Yes that the list EIGHT.
I'd like eveyone to carry a flag at some piont in the parade after all it why where leading it !?
But if safe you cant pass the flag to someone and show off for a bit 

I have on me 3 car passes which you'll need to get off me to get your free parking space. If you phone me just before you get near to the car park phone me I'll meet you near the gate ( look at for a tall men LOL ). If you don't know my mobile IM or email me

We should really try to be in the field by 12 there lots going on the field so we can bock about there all morning. You could have a bock up the road to the shopping area to show off but there'll traffic and people so be carefull where you go, just be back by 12.

If your late just remember parade starts at 2 but you NEED to be in the field before 1

[Dark Knight]

To those who asked for free parking passes I have them with me so I need to meet you when your about to park !
I know Charlie B going to get here about 11:30, so he's OK
What about you others ?

[Dark Knight]

Spalding have set up a radio station which you can listen on line and make requests ( for us Bockers )   
On Saturday there are broadcasting live from the Parade so listen out you may hear us 
http://tulip-radio.co.uk/
The gallerys show last years parade   

[Dark Knight]

I'll be around the start field about 9 - 9:30
There a lot that are turning up just after 11 !?
Tell them your a Bocker in the Parade and you don't need to pay to enter the floats field. There's lots going on there

[Dark Knight]

My word is my bond and I've never broken it in over 25 years.

Spud and Dan hope you get home OK. I really meant that offer.

I left 6 (with all the info I could ) to help 2 most in need and if that mean I wrong then I'm wrong
I'm saying nothing more apart from bye !

Oh to so you know I did go to both location incase ?