posted 06-30-2014 01:55 PM               

When we ran a similar ad for T.K. Mattingly earlier this year there was an uplift in ticket sales.

posted 07-17-2014 06:56 PM               

A first for Space Lectures is that they can at this time confirm the dates, prices and times for their NEXT guest in 2015!

April 24th and 25th. Locations, times and prices will be exactly the same as those for Fred.

Tickets will once again be available on a first come first served basis; the sooner payment is sent the nearer to the front of the lecture theatre folk will be seated.

Payment can be sent now, but please make it clear to Ken that your orders are for April 2015.

posted 07-29-2014 11:42 AM               

These items will be available on the night and in person only.

posted 07-31-2014 02:53 PM               

Paolo Attivissimo, author of the excellent book entitled "Moon Hoax Debunked" will also be attending.

"Moon Hoax Debunked" looks like the kind of book every space enthusiast needs to have these days.

While Paolo may not be affiliated to Space Lectures, Ken Willoughby is more than happy to support his work.

posted 08-01-2014 01:08 PM               

I should point out however that at this time, Luigi's book has yet to be translated in to English so is available only in Italian... "Progetto Apollo: Il Sogno Più Grande Dell'uomo".

posted 08-14-2014 06:31 AM               

These nights are always very special and I would urge anyone "sitting on the fence" to try and go.

posted 08-27-2014 04:08 PM               

Ken has confirmed that he has secured his guest for October 29th and 30th... 2015! - Correction. October 30th and 31st, 2015.

I should point out at this stage that this post is not a clarion call or starting pistol to trigger a rush for tickets; Ken has enough on his plate preparing for Freddo and the "mystery guest" in April 2015.

And I would suggest people should hold off ordering tickets for October 2015 until after the Fred Haise event.

This post is meant simply as a "heads up" allowing members to mark the dates in their diaries, and calendars.

I do NOT know who it is so please don't ask. Ken is staying particularly tight lipped about this one. I KNOW he has never made a public appearance previously in the UK (to the best of my knowledge) and that his appearance would be a coup for Space Lectures comparable with TK Mattingly's.

Those of us who collect autographs will know that some "big name" astronauts charge a premium at signing events for their autograph. The same is true of fees for some guests that attend Space Lectures events.

The fee for October 2015 is a big one so you can draw your own conclusions from that. But as a consequence dinner will be £80 and the lecture £70. Combo ticket £140. Each ticket will earn the holder one free signature; the combo — two. Locations and format the same as previous events.

posted 08-28-2014 09:41 AM               

Those are the dates Ken is working to.

posted 09-01-2014 11:32 AM               

While Ken appreciates the interest already expressed by many for the October 2015 event he has asked me to remind folk that he is NOT accepting ticket payments for that event at this time.

He has enough on his plate finalising Freddo and preparing for April 2015.

He will accept payments for October 2015 at the Fred Haise event and there after.

posted 09-03-2014 12:43 PM               

Clay Anderson has been a terrific supporter of Space Lectures and has kindly donated a beautifully signed and inscribed piece. The image measures approximately 12"x18" unframed.

The second item is something of a rarity. The Gene Cernan film "The Last Man on the Moon" has not as yet gone on general cinema release. It may never go on general release perhaps showing on TV before going to DVD and Blu- Ray.

As a consequence movie posters for the film are pretty scarce. At the film festival in Sheffield in June there were only 4 such posters, all of which were displayed in and around the venue.

Every man and his dog wanted one (including me) but due entirely to the heroic persistence of Mrs OWL (aka Julie Mcdermott) and the support of Gareth Dodds from Mark Stewart productions, Space Lectures has secured one of those 4 posters which Gene Cernan kindly agreed to sign ..... especially for our event.

The bold silver signature in contrast to the stark black ground is fantastic. The unframed poster measures approximately 24"x33" in size.

posted 09-08-2014 03:59 PM               

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Originally posted by Rick Mulheirn:
He will accept payments for October 2015 at the Fred Haise event and there after.

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posted 09-08-2014 05:49 PM               

Rather he has asked that people let him know of their intention to attend October 2015 and he will keep a record of such until he gives the go ahead to send payment.

First come best placed will apply even if payment follows later... if that makes sense.

posted 09-19-2014 03:50 AM               

Fred Haise has given a lot to the American space program, but received little in return (compared to many of colleagues). I think sometimes the competence and professionalism do not pay...

Congratulations to Fred Haise for his career and his life spent to giving to others.

posted 09-19-2014 06:10 AM               

We won't be needing close quarter protection for Fred in Ponte. The locals don't bite. But in the event they do... we'll be sure to throw Luigi at them.