Mostyn Mayhem!
A unicycle convention with a difference

31st August 2001 to 2nd September 2001
At:- The Broli Performing Arts Centre,
The Clocktower, Mostyn, Flintshire, CH8 9HF

*NEW* Event Program!

What is Mostyn Mayham?

For the last two years there has been The British Unicycle Convention at Mostyn during the first weekend of September.  But.... this year Britain is hosting the European Unicycle Convention (Eurocycle) so there will not be a British Unicycle Convention this year.  But.... we have been asked by Broli and many others to run a convention in Mostyn again this year.... so we are.

The event is still a unicycle event but we will be doing more and broader events, with more emphasis on using the superb facilities of The Broli Performing Arts Centre.

The event is run by unicyclists for unicyclists (and shoppers!), allowing unicycle enthusiasts from all over the country - and abroad- to meet, have fun, and share ideas and tricks. 

The appeal of the event is broad, with workshops for all areas of unicycling, including ones for absolute beginners.  You do not need to be an expert to appreciate these conventions.

The Convention is open to people of all ages and abilities, and there will also be the opportunity to meet and/or purchase equipment from the world leading manufacturers of unicycles and associated equipment.
 

The Location

The Broli Performing Arts Centre is based at the superbly equipped Clocktower, which is a listed building with a 200 seat auditorium that was redeveloped as a centre for the Community and for Performing Arts. Situated only 45 minutes from Chester/Liverpool/Snowdonia, there is dormitory style accommodation for 24 people; a camping area nearby; a café (catering for both omnivores and vegetarians); a licensed bar (just what you need after a hard day); Skate ramps; and an abundance of tarmac to fall off on. There are also shops and bars nearby. The convention will open at 12:00pm on Friday 31st August 2001.  Nearby, there are numerous shops and pubs, the Abacan outlet factory shop, and a splendid market on Sunday morning – just ask Roger where his rather peculiar garden ornaments came from last year!!!
 
 
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The Plan [or What does this year’s convention have to offer ?  (in brief)]

The convention will open at 12:00pm on Friday 31^st August 2001.   Friday afternoon will be for settling in with informal workshops in the main space and lots of socialising.  The hall will be open until 2.00am, so if you just want to unicycle or juggle you can.  We will probably try our traditional pub crawl but our success rate has not been good in previous years.

Saturday will be filled with a mixture of racing (mainly silly), hockey, basketball, and workshops.  And in the evening, a chance to show off your skills (not necessarily with a unicycle) in the Cabaret - SO BRING AN ACT, YOUR CONVENTION NEEDS YOU!

Sunday will play host to the MUNI, with a choice of a strenuous expedition for the really keen, and a not-so-strenuous expedition for the not-so-keen or those suffering from an incurable hangover.  For the don't-want-to-go's, there is of course, that wonderful market just five minutes away as the wheel rotates for the TAT buying competition.  Note:  Any of last year’s attendees who think they can cheat and bring their TAT with them – DON’T!  We will know, and you will be disqualified.  Anyway, it won’t work, because the rules have changed!!  We will then have a short convention meeting with raffle and prizes.  The site will close at 5:00pm.

Following the success of the unicycle-mishap competition last year, we've come up with another crazy idea for this year:-  The "Unicycles where they should not be" competition.  All you need to do, is tell us (either in advance, or on the day) - on no more than one side of A4 paper - your story, (with photos if available) and we'll award a prize to the most deserving story. You can, of course, enter more than once.


Oh yes, almost forgot - you will need to bring a fancy dress costume along, which may or may not include your unicycle.  We're not saying yet why you need one, but you do! – But if you were there last year, you’ll know anyway!

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