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THE PRISONER Portmeirion Village Official Convention, based on
the cult 1967 Patrick McGoohan TV series, hosted by Six of One.
Six of One's 2008
Prisoner Convention
in Portmeirion took place
over the weekend of April 4-6.
The next Prisoner Convention
weekend is 27-29 March 2009 |
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2008
CONVENTION PRESS RELEASE
PAT JACKSON - director of THE
SCHIZOID MAN
Message from
Prisoner production manager, Bernie Williams
2008 convention photos below by Dave Cox.
SIX OF ONE, THE PRISONER
Official Appreciation Society, held its 2008 27th annual Convention once again in the
renowned setting of Portmeirion Hotel, in North Wales. Registered members can attend all
indoor and outdoor events in the many acres of grounds. The hotel village of Portmeirion
is block booked by Six of One, so that members can stay at the resort over the convention
weekend. Portmeirion's shops, bars and dining facilities are also open. Special guest
celebrities attend and stay over the weekend. |
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The location
was used for the filming of the cult 1967 British television series "The
Prisoner", starring Patrick McGoohan. Visitors to Portmeirion over the Convention
weekend can watch outdoor activities, but not attend indoor events. To join "Six of
One", see the Information page, or click the link at the top of this page. With the
backing of Carlton International Media, owners of the series, and Portmeirion, who operate
their famous "Prisoner Shop", Six of One recreates the ominous
"Village".
From
here, in the 17 TV episodes, the prisoner 'No. 6' tried each week to escape. Open buggies,
giant white 'guardian' balloons, penny farthing bicycles and strange characters made up
the fantasy Village. Join in the proceedings - from carnival atmosphere, to serious
debate; from enactments, to screen presentations; from games like "Human Chess",
on a large lawn board, to celebrity guests. Find out more from this site and its links.
The series' unforgettable catchphrase is: "Be Seeing You!" |
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EMAIL SIX OF ONE ON ANY PRISONER TOPIC FROM: SixOfOne@netreach.net |
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SIX OF ONE'S ADDRESS: BOX 66,
IPSWICH,
IP2 9TZ, UK. |
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If
writing by post to Six of One please send S.A.E., or 2 International Reply Coupons.
Six of One is an informal society formed at the end of 1976 for
the appreciation of the television series The Prisoner. Names and addresses of members are
held at Box 66, Ipswich, IP2 9TZ. These details are not passed to third parties and no
other data is held. Subscriptions paid online or by post are sent to Box 66 and used
mainly for the production and posting of mailings, which are usually sent
out quarterly. The names of persons co-ordinating Six of One from time to time
appear in the society’s magazines. If any information is required about the society
please refer to our society details (www.sixofone.co.uk) which are also provided to all new members, or alternatively
write with return stamped addressed envelope or 2 IRCs to Box 66.
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