This is the info of the day I have received from the lovely man at Bognor. I’m not sure what some of it means (Australia Recovered anyone? ) but if you do, please email me and enlighten my ignorant mind!

Where and when we meet is yet to be decided but this should give you an idea of how the day will go. Of course how much of the day you attend is your decision, the main competition is starting at 12.55pm, a very ME-friendly time You can thank the tides for that one.

Here is the day from start to finish....

10.30am - 12.10pm : Bognor Yacht Club Races (Waterbased Entertainment)

11.00am - 11.30am : Australia Recovered

11.30am - 11.50am : Karen Noble (Queen of Soundalike)

11.50am - 12.30pm : Birdman Judging & Interviews

12.30pm - 12.55pm : Red Devils Parachute Display Team

12.55pm - 14.55pm : Birdman Competition & Butlin's Street Entertainers
(Antony’s jump will take place at 13.34 providing there are no undue weather changes)

13.30pm - 14.30pm : Adur Concert Band (Bognor Regis Seafront Bandstand
Entertainment)


14.55pm - 15.25pm : Australia II

15.25pm - 15.45pm : Karen Noble (Queen of Soundalike)

15.45pm - 16.25pm : Speeches & Award Ceremony

16.25pm - 16.55pm : One Big Night

So that’s the day in a nutshell!

You will have to provide your own food or bring money to buy from vendors, which I expect will be present, or from a cafe. You might find the music entertainment will be very loud, so be prepared with earplugs or a ride to somewhere quieter. I have also done a little snooping and Karen Noble is a soundalike of Barbara Striesand… so be prepared with earplugs or a ride to somewhere quieter
You can find her at www.karennoble.com


The Red Devils should be amazing to watch so bring binoculars
(which you will probably need to see the pier anyway)
You can check out their site www.redevilsonline.com


The Adur Concert band also have their own website www.theadurband.freeserve.co.uk

Where to be....

There will be two large screens set up on the east and west sides of the pier for you to view the birdman action. As people are usually sat like sardines on the beach there will be much more space and a clearer view by the screens. If you want to sit on the beach you are totally welcome but you might have to be there early to get a good spot.

The official place that you should make your way towards is the EAST screen. If you were looking out to sea it would be on your left but on a map it would be on the right. You can show up, and leave, whenever you choose. There are ramps placed around the area so being in a wheelchair shouldn’t be a problem.

As Ally and I will be on the pier, Sandy Petty (Ally’s mum) and Judy Abraham (my mum) will be the Foggers you turn to should you need help or information. You can see their mug shots below, don’t be swayed by their motherly looks, they will sort you out if you misbehave.

There will be a map soon showing where you can be dropped off and various car parks in the area. ~

Check back here for updated information soon.

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