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What is Blythe?
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What is BlytheconUK?
Blythecon UK came about as a result of Blythecon 2009 - an event held in the USA for fans of Blythe dolls. We in the UK thought we would love to have something similar, so started to organise out own! BlytheconUK will be a great opportunity for Blythe fans from across Europe to meet, get to know each other while enjoying the competitions, demonstrations, talks we have planned, and also getting a chance to be able to buy hand crafted clothes and accessories for your dolls.
Why did you chose the Jam Factory, Oxford?
Oxford is a beautiful University city in the centre of England. It has great transport links with London and Birmingham, making it an easy location to get to. The Jam Factory is is a beautiful building which has a wonderful history. It is now a restaurant and art gallery. The rooms we are using are currently in use as an art gallery, and are spacious with wonderful light.
As the venue is also an art gallery, there will be art displayed on the walls while we are there. We will not know what type of art this will be now, but will give a great backdrop to the event.
How do I buy a ticket?
Tickets are available through our website. Payment is through Paypal. Once you have filled in the online form and completed your payment you will receive a confirmation email. Your ticket will be posted to you before the event - make sure you bring it with you!
Who needs to buy a ticket?
Each Attendee is required to buy a ticket to attend unless:If you are bringing a non-Blythe person such as a husband or partner, they will not need a ticket as long as you have one. However they will not be entitled to take part in the competitions, workshops etc. If they wish to do so then they will need a ticket.
Each person can bring no more than one unpaid for person with them - if you want to bring any more people, they will need tickets. This is to ensure that we do not go over the capacity limits of the venue.
The free 'plus one' policy is not intended as a 'buy one ticket get one free' policy, but as an opportunity to bring someone who is not involved in the hobby for moral support or assistance (e.g. a carer or interpreter). We are very happy for you to bring such a person, but ask that in return you make a small donation to the Little Princess Trust at the event, as this is intended to be a charity fundraising event for a very worthy cause as well as an opportunity for us to have a wonderful day.
Children under 16 will not need a ticket as long as they are accompanied by a ticket holding adult. If you are a Blythe collector who is under 16 and you are coming with a non-Blythe collecting adult, such as a parent, you will need the ticket and name badge to be in your name to participate fully in the events.
We ask that people please do not abuse our policies on this, as we hope to make the maximum amount for the Little Princess Trust.
If you have any questions at all, please contact us.
What charity are the profits going to?
All profits are going to be donated to The Little Princess Trust. who provide real hair wigs to children suffering hair loss due to cancer treatment. This seems like a very fitting charity for us as a group. As well as any profits remaining from ticket sales and stall costs after all costs have been met, we will be selling raffle tickets with all proceeds going to the charity. Of course you can always donate either directly to the charity, or there will be an opportunity to donate on the day. We will have lots more ideas for fundraising nearer the time.
Will there be food available at the venue?
The Jam Factory has a bar and restaurant adjoining the rooms we will be using. Food and drinks are available from them.
There are also several takeaways situated nearby, and the station opposite has a café and Marks and Spencers Simply Food, although obviously the venue would prefer it if we eat there! If enough is spent by people attending the event on food and drink, this gives a discount in the price of the room hire, which will mean we can donate more to our charity.
I would like to have a stall at the event?
Please contact info at blythecon.co.uk for more information. There will be a limited number of stalls available and due to the interest we have already had we expect them to be taken quickly.
I love your website!
We do to!, this was designed by Jamie and built by Neil.
I have a question which wasn't answered here
Please contact info at blythecon.co.uk if you have any further questions.
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