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Topic: Brian Duffy in UK
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astronaut_jukebox
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posted 05-03-2006 10:43 AM
   
Join Shuttle Astronaut, Brian Duffy, for a night at the National Space Centre. Book your tickets now for a fundraising dinner in the galleries, including three course dinner, reception drinks, auction and entertainment – call 0116 258 2132 ext 317 for tickets (£45 per person or £400 for a table of 10) Brian Duffy will also be hosting a lunchtime Q&A in the galleries 12pm – 1pm (free to all National Space Centre ticket holders) |
spaceman
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posted 05-03-2006 02:06 PM
Hi,
anyone interested in booking a table for 10? I'd take two tickets...emails soon please,
Spaceman
Nick.
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England. |
Kirsten
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From: Delft, Netherlands
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posted 06-07-2006 11:22 AM
Anyone going ? I might possibly be interested to join. All the best, Kirsten |
BMckay
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posted 06-07-2006 11:26 AM
I would highly reccommend attending anything that Brian Duffy does. He is a great guy, well spoken, and has some good stories! |
KSCartist
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posted 06-07-2006 12:05 PM
and don't forget to wear your Boston Red Sox caps.Tim |
nonk71
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posted 06-19-2006 05:04 AM
I am hoping to attend also (I live about a mile away from the venue), however my partner is not too keen.
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Trinitytrash
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posted 06-28-2006 01:44 PM
Just booked my place and I spoke to them about it, sounds like a fun night.They said this is the only UK appearence Brian Duffy will make (thought he might be over here for Farnborough). |
spaceuk
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From: Staffs, UK
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posted 06-28-2006 04:34 PM
What date is this ? |
november25
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posted 06-28-2006 05:20 PM
[SPACEUK]
Hi- As I used to live in Leicester,and a school friend works at theNATIONAL SPACE CENTRE- I can now tell you that Brian Duffy will be appearing on Weds,July 19th,06
There will be a dinner in the evening,and the daytime Duffy will be giving a talk,questions an answers etc. most of the day. Bearing in mind that the schools are off from 17th-31st July. there will be many attending this event-my friend says tickets are nearly all sold out.
The space centre is on the Leicester Inner Ring Road,near the Abbey Park.,Abbey Park Road,just off the A6- Leicester-Market Harboro road,2,Miles north, a large rocket will show the way-streets are marked.
The address is, The National Space Centre,
Exploration Drive,LEICESTER.LE4 5NS
Anymore details-I can phone my friend,or you contact the centre-okay. |
astronaut_jukebox
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posted 06-29-2006 04:54 AM
I work at the Space Centre and we are expecting to be extremely busy during the day. There are still some tickets available for the evening event, but it's proving popular. After all, it's not every day you get to have dinner with an astronaut!
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spaceuk
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posted 06-29-2006 06:06 AM
November25Thanks for info. Not sure if I'll be able make that being in weekday since a number of projects happening at work . My best bet will probably be late afternoon but think evening slot will be out 
Phill
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Kirsten
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posted 06-29-2006 12:08 PM
Anybody in for a 10 person table ? All the best, Kirsten |
nonk71
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posted 07-01-2006 06:11 PM
2 tickets, booked and paid for! |
spaceman
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From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK
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posted 07-16-2006 10:48 AM
Hi,
I'm a bit miffed because I purchased 2 tickets for the Brian Duffy Dinner @ £45.00 each last week and now find tickets for sale on ebay at only £35.00 each.For anyone interested it is raising money for a charity and it will be a good evening here is the link. see you there,
Nick
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ebay auction number: 120008919839 |
Kirsten
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posted 07-16-2006 11:14 AM
As Brian Duffy will be at Farnborough Air Show the 21st, I decided to meet him there and not join the dinner. Bad luck ...  All the best, Kirsten
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nonk71
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posted 07-17-2006 04:40 AM
See you all there.Ps Anyone unfamiliar with the area, not only is the space centre the most distinctive building in Leicester (thtas notb too difficult!), but an enormous effort has been given to erecting signs for it everywhere. You will be singposted from all major routes direct to the centre. This is a great system, not being a native here, and living close to the centre I use these signs as my primary navigation aid whenever I move around the area! |
spaceman
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posted 07-19-2006 09:06 AM
Hi,
just got back from the Brian Duffy lunch time slot. Nice astro I think he could have talked all day and would have signed all day too but other commitments within the centre prevented him from doing so.
Looking forward to greater insights with him this evening at the Dine with an Astronaut Experience,
Nick
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Madon_space
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posted 07-19-2006 01:09 PM
Hi GuysI can't make the event so was just wondering if anybody knows how i can get hold of a signed pic of the man himself.
Thanks in advance ------------------
Best Wishes
ROB
http://www.picturetrail.com/madon_space |
pad leader
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From: swadlincote, derbyshire uk
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posted 07-19-2006 02:17 PM
just to second what Nick said really, The afternoon talk by Brian Duffy was very well produced. A charming and entertaining guy who could have kept us happy for hours but time did not allow. Not overcrowded so could get anything signed although he did provide printed photos with what appeared to be a printed autograph on and a crew patch for everyone who wanted one. Nice to see the usual faces such as Nick and Ollie and Rob i am very sorry you could not make it....
Hope everyone going enjoys the experience tonight i am sure they will. Thank you Brian Duffy and well done to the space centre nice to see some real astrronauts there for a change. |
spaceman
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posted 07-19-2006 06:45 PM
Hi,
just returned from the 'Dine with an astronaut experience' at the space center. A very enjoyable evening;drinks on arrival, with Brian and his lovely wife mingling and taking the time to work their way around all of the guests.A screening of the new dome show 'Astronauts'(excellent homemade production), followed by Brians talk and slide presentation, which followed along the lines of his earlier talk, very good. Onto the meal, Brian again visiting each table and making/inviting conversation from everyone.A charity draw,auction and signing/photo opportunity.
Many thanks to Brian and Jan Duffy, the very helpful staff at the space centre and everyone that attended. Have put a face to astronaut_jukebox (nice) responsible for starting this thread. The usual suspects attended including Rob Wood and Ollie (Ollie won some nice autographed items in the draw), and Padleader earlier in the day.
I'm starting to doze a little now, the hot cocoa is calling,its an age thing
Nick
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nonk71
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posted 07-20-2006 05:23 AM
Very much enjoyed this event. It was sufficiently low key to allow everyone to have a real chance to meet Brian Duffy, and he went to great lengths to facilitate this. Photographs from space, inspiring on their own are even better when they are explained by someone who can give first hand insights into what they contain.
Brian Duffy was simply superb, friendly, generous with his time and I know I was not alone in being genuinely thrilled with meeting him.Well done to everyone involved, a great success. [This message has been edited by nonk71 (edited July 20, 2006).] |
Kirsten
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posted 07-20-2006 05:15 PM
Rob "madonspace", did you receive my e-mail ? Brian Duffy will be at Farnborough tomorrow, so will I (am presently in London), and I can try to get hold of some autographed pictures. That goes for all of you of course, provided you manage to contact me by e-mail before 9 am tomorrow UK time ... All the best, Kirsten
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Madon_space
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posted 07-21-2006 12:09 PM
Hi Kirsten
Gutted i didn't get your email and didn't check this topic until now, oh well never mind can't win them all.Thanks for the offer Kirsten it was very good of you. ------------------
Best Wishes
ROB
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Madon_space
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posted 07-21-2006 12:13 PM
My mistake Kirsten, i did receive your email but it went into the spam folder for some reason.
Thanks again anyway for your kind offer.------------------
Best Wishes
ROB
http://www.picturetrail.com/madon_space |
Kirsten
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posted 07-21-2006 06:14 PM
Hi Rob, I just provided you with another e-mail for your spam folder  - I got hold of a pic for you. All the best, Kirsten
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