George Formby Weekends Blackpool
The George Formby Society congregates in Blackpool four times a year in remembrance of a British Icon of yester- year and a man who sang cheeky songs while playing his Ukulele, looking boyish, mischievous and unfazed. A Lancashire Lad born and bred George was a Black and White TV star who wowed millions across the world. George himself played Blackpool and sang a song called “With me little Stick of Blackpool Rock.”
Convention Dates for 2017
June 10 – 11
September 16 – 17
November 18 – 19
Convention Dates for 2018
March 24 – 25
June 16 – 17
September 15 – 16
November 17 – 18
The convention is free to members.
Non members are charged £6 per day per person or if they are coming for the full weekend they are charged £10 per person.The admission fee is payable as you enter the room at our reception deskShould you decide to join the George Formby Society over that weekend, then the day charge will be set towards the annual subscription. (£20 per full member, £8 per family member)
Blue Sky Blackpool
You can join the George Formby Society to gain free access to the convention, non members are welcome.
The New Kent Hotel would like to offer a very warm welcome to visitors from the George Formby Society. In 2008 we had the great pleasure in accommodating a several happy families visiting Blackpool for this event. Please bring your favorite DVDs and enjoy them in our warm spacious lounge on our 32″ Plasma TV. The lounge is fully licensed and with our new sofa and comfy chairs we hope your stay with us will be a relaxing one.
I personally remember watching George Formby films with my Nanny Smith when I was a small boy as I think he was one of the biggest stars during my Nanny Smith’s younger days. My favorite song is “When I am cleaning windows” which always brings back memories I have of my childhood and of my Mothers Mum me Nan.
For hotel room bookings and more details
please call us on 01253 352 741
