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Coinslot October 11 - October 17, 2013
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B2B COMMENT NEWSWEEK EXHIBITION EAS enjoyed one of its best ever years with more people, more exhibitors and much more on offer. 12
Toy retailer details future plush and gift trends pride of place within the selection. Dryden Geary, marketing manager for Smyths Toys Superstores, said:“We have a huge range of fantastic toys that are certain to be competing to be this year's top toy for children nationwide.Technology rules the list,withTeksta and children's tablets tipped for the top, but the LEGO range and Barbie are still proving as popular as ever. Our Top Toys list is bigger than ever due to the quality of this year's toys and we know we definitely have something to suit all budgets and tastes this Christmas.”
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toys feature prominently in major toy retailer’s Smyths Toys’ list for Christmas T2013,ech but traditional,dolls and plush toys continue to hold their own.The firm’s list indicates what is likely to be filling prize vending machines and redemption counters in 2014. Not surprisingly,Tech toys have come out on top in the retailer’s diverse range of products with an emphasis on Teksta, Furby and children’s tablets this year. However, many more traditional toys,dolls and plush also take
Barbie Mariposa Doll Despicable Me 220cm Talking Minion Dave Disney Infinity Starter Pack Disney Planes Tilt and Fly Dusty Doc McStuffins Time For Check Up Doll Furby Boom Innotab 3/ LeapPad Ultra
Lego Star Wars Death Star Lego Friends Dolphin Cruiser Monster High 13 Wishes Doll Nerf N-Strike Elite Mega Centurion Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack Sofia the First Talking Sofia Teksta WWE Basic Figures Gift Pack
1st Bowl acquires Island Bowl in Channel Islands FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRES
Expanding UK leisure owner-operator, 1st Bowl has acquired its second bowling centre off the UK mainland in Guernsey. st Bowl, which has quickly built up a large portfolio of family entertainment centres across the UK and is looking to expand internationally as well as in the UK, picked up its second bowling complex off the UK mainland recently. The rapidly expanding operator has signed a 25 year lease with landlord, Stanhope House Leisure Limited on Island Bowl which is situated on Victoria Avenue, St Sampson. The 24,000sq.ft venue comprises 18 tenpin bowling lanes, a fully licensed bar, café, pool hall and function room.
another successful acquisition to secure our position as the only operator of tenpin bowling centres in the Channel Islands, our second bowling centre off the UK mainland.The venue is a well-known landmark in Guernsey and has a large catchment owing to its
location between the two most densely populated parishes on the island. The venue has huge potential and we are confident of a strong return on investment.” Colin White, partner in the specialist Hospitality and Leisure team at the ES Group which acted for 1st Bowl in the acquisition, added: “1st Bowl’s ambitious expansion plans have seen the group grow in to key UK locations over the last three years. Their strategy is now focused on also expanding into Europe and this acquisition represents a step in that direction.”
join our already strong Board of Trustees. It is important that we have the
right balance of skills and experience to ensure we always act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries, and Peter’s experience of operating casinos in Britain allied to a very successful legal career will be particularly helpful.” Brooks took up his new role on 1 October.
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The venue is located between St Peter Port and St Sampson, adjacent to a football ground and Go Kart track. Mehdi Afshar, chief executive of 1st Bowl, commented: “Following the acquisition of our first ice rink recently we are excited to be announcing RGT ANNOUNCES NEW TRUSTEE The RGT has brought in a new trustee - Peter Brooks, the president and COO of Genting UK, one of the largest operators of casinos in the UK. Neil Goulden, RGT chairman, said: “We are delighted to have Peter
BACTA announces Venetian Ball EVENTS
ACTA North West Region will hold its B annual charity ball on 6 December at the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool, and the theme for 2013 is Venetian Mask. There will be dancing to a live band - and by popular demand - the Deadbeats will be performing. Ticket cost is £45.00 and guests will enjoy a special IAAPA APPOINTS NEW FEC PROGRAMS MANAGER IAAPA has welcomed Leslie Hutcheson to its global headquarters staff in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, as manager of FEC programs. She will serve as the primary contact for IAAPA’s FEC
accommodation rate at the Imperial Hotel. Tables are for 10 and smaller-sized parties are welcome. BACTA has urged members to book their tickets now in order to start the festive season in ‘fine style’ with a ‘nonstop Venetian evening of special events and entertainment’ with friends and colleagues. members and develops programs, products, and services for the FEC segment of IAAPA’s membership.