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Hammerhead 2018 Wargames Show and Painting Competition

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  1. SallyKallistra

    SallyKallistra New Member

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    Hammerhead 2018 - two great spaces the ‘Gamers Lounge’ as well as the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall!

    Hammerhead 2018 will be taking place on Saturday 3rd March at the Newark Showground, Newark, from 10am until 4.30pm.

    Entry is £5.00 GBP per adult, £3.00 GBP for minors (16 and under), Children under 9 free. Tickets are now available on-line which entitles you to a free Hammerhead miniature on entry.

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    New for 2018 is the Wargames Illustrated painting competition, 10 categories and great prizes (check website for more information) - free entry to the competition, just bring along your models!


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    The Gamers Lounge with bar and catering


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    The George Stephenson Exhibition Hall with bistro


    George Stephenson Exhibition Hall and the Cedric Ford Pavilion - the ‘Gamers Lounge’ offer a welcoming environment with plenty of natural light in which you can play games, shop for wargame goods from the very best UK traders and manufacturers. Up to 70 fantastic visitor participation games – Historical, Fantasy and Sci-fi, located in the central areas are the focus of the show. There are two separate catering facilities which will be serving a variety of reasonably priced hot and cold food throughout the day and a fully licensed bar located in the Gamers Lounge.


    All games at Hammerhead are visitor participation, which means that you are very welcome 'to have a go' at a wide variety of different historical and fantasy based games run by intrepid gaming clubs, historical societies, wargame companies and enthusiastic groups of gamers. You will be able to play a full game or simply move a few miniatures, roll some dice, have a chat with the people running the game and then move onto the next. The show provides a great opportunity to try out new or familiar game systems and spend a day indulging yourself and friends in this absorbing and fascinating hobby. Whether you're interested in The Great War, WWII, Medieval, AWI, Fantasy or Science Fiction, we are sure that you will find a selection of games you would like to play.


    Would you like to run a participation game at Hammerhead 2018? With the expansion into the Gamers lounge we have more space available for games! Free entry and free Hammerhead miniature for everyone helping to run a participation game. Visit the Hammerhead website for information. Hammerhead Open Gaming Show - Exhibiting Games


    There is an excellent selection of top traders and manufacturers selling a wide variety of wargaming wares, miniatures, terrain and scenery, books and gaming accessories.


    Hammerhead show will be hosting a Tabletop Sale in place of the usual bring and buy stand. With no commission, you keep all the profits.


    The Hammerhead 2018 miniature, is a WW1 Russian general and will be available for the first time on the day of the show for the token price of £1.00 GBP, or FREE if you purchase your Hammerhead Entry ticket online prior to the show. See website for details.


    Parking is plentiful and FREE. Newark Showground is only a few minutes from the A1 at Newark Junction.


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    For full details of all the traders and games plus tabletop sales and entry ticket sales, visit the Hammerhead Show website, [URL]http://www.hammerheadshow.co.uk[/url] or check out the Facebook page


    Looking forward to seeing you there, for a great day out! :D


    Hammerhead 2018 is being run by Kallistra Ltd with assistance from the The Forest Outlaws Wargamers Club and GCN. Supported by Miniature Wargames, Wargames Illustrated and Wargames Soldiers and Strategy magazines.
     
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    2 weeks to go to Hammerhead 2018 - Saturday 3rd March at Newark Showground – The Gamers Lounge and the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall, Newark.


    There are some 60+ great visitor participation games/activities, historical, fantasy and sci-fi, booked in, plus 60 top traders/manufacturers selling a wide variety of wargaming wares, miniatures, terrain and scenery, books and gaming accessories.


    New for 2018 – the Wagames Illustrated Painting competition – Just bring your painted miniatures along!


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    More information here Hammerhead Open Gaming Show


    If you would like to book a tabletop sales table, there are only a few tables remaining, first-come, first-served!


    There's still time to buy your online entry ticket and collect your free Hammerhead miniature on the day!


    For those of you wanting to plan your route around the two halls, the floor plans for Hammerhead 2018 are now available


    The George Stephenson Hall


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    And the Gamers Lounge


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    For larger floor plans visit Hammerhead Open Gaming Show - General Information

    Parking is plentiful and FREE. Newark Showground is only a few minutes from the A1 at Newark Junction.

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    For full details of all the traders and games plus tabletop sales and entry ticket sales, visit the Hammerhead Show website, Hammerhead Open Gaming Show - General Information or check out the Facebook page Hammerhead Show


    Looking forward to seeing you there, for a great day out! :D


    Hammerhead 2018 is being run by Kallistra Ltd with assistance from the The Forest Outlaws Wargamers Club and GCN. Supported by Miniature Wargames, Wargames Illustrated and Wargames Soldiers and Strategy magazines.
     
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    I know we're not suppose to double post but a similar announcement in the modeling sub forum might be in order.
     
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    Due to local adverse weather the police have closed the access road to Newark Showground.

    Therefore Hammerhead has been re-scheduled for 28th April 2018.

    Please share this information with all contacts and club members.

    For more information visit the Hammerhead Showwebsite

    Sorry for any inconvenience, these are circumstances beyond our control.
     

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