The first public event to take place on Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier will be a Boxing evening, which Pier owners have confirmed will go ahead on Friday December 3rd.
Pier owner Kerry Michael says he is confident that this event will definitely go ahead, after the disappointment of cancelling some previously booked functions, due to delays with their contractors.
The Grand Pier has teamed up with Britain’s first officially licensed female boxer, Jane Couch MBE, to promote the amateur boxing event. It will be the first of many boxing events planned throughout the year.
A special guest at the event will be former WBC heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon. Other VIPs will be announced nearer the event.
Boxing on Weston’s Grand Pier dates back to 1904, when boxing matches took place in the 2,000 seat pavilion, along with opera, music hall and Shakespearean plays.
Amateur boxing clubs from around the South West region are being invited to sign up for the event. The evening will be one of the first big public events to be held in the brand new Pavilion building, which has the largest pillar-less performance space in the South West.
Jane Couch said: “Since I retired from boxing in 2008 I have become a boxing promoter and I am delighted to have been approached by the owners of the Grand Pier to help them stage their boxing matches. It’s great to see the traditional sport of boxing returning to the Grand Pier after its £51m re-build”.
Events will take place throughout the year in the Pavilion building, including concerts and fashion shows, along with weddings, conferences and corporate events.
Tickets for the event will go on sale shortly and are expected to cost from £10 for standing room. There will also be VIP tables available and the opportunity to attend a drinks reception with special guests.
Tickets are limited and are for sale on a first come, first served basis. To register your interest in the amateur boxing night email events@grandpier.co.uk or call 01934 646155.
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Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Press Statement 06/10/10
The owner of the new-look Weston Grand Pier today announced that it is hoped it will be open in time for the October half-term holidays.
Pier owner Kerry Michael made the following statement today:
Ever since the devastating fire of July 2008, the public interest in the Grand Pier has been immense.
“We continue to be surprised every day by the amount of interest in this wonderful iconic structure and I would like to share with you our forthcoming plans as we work towards the re-opening of the Grand Pier and Pavilion.
“We continue to work closely with our main contractors John Sisk and Son who have today confirmed that they expect to complete their works on the Pavilion by Friday the 22nd of October.
“They have also confirmed that we will have access from today to start fitting out the building with our fixtures and fittings.
“Assuming this all goes to plan, we believe that we can open in time for the school half-term holidays starting on October 23rd.
“We are confident that the new Pavilion, with its state-of-the-art rides, attractions, function rooms and wedding venues will be a big hit with locals and tourists alike.
“We have a full diary of events scheduled throughout the winter season including Christmas Parties and Boxing Matches. We will also be hosting the Grand Final of Miss Great Britain on December 4th.
“We have spent an incredible amount of time and money to deliver what we believe is the best Pier on the world. We hope you think so too.
Thank you.
Pier owner Kerry Michael made the following statement today:
Ever since the devastating fire of July 2008, the public interest in the Grand Pier has been immense.
“We continue to be surprised every day by the amount of interest in this wonderful iconic structure and I would like to share with you our forthcoming plans as we work towards the re-opening of the Grand Pier and Pavilion.
“We continue to work closely with our main contractors John Sisk and Son who have today confirmed that they expect to complete their works on the Pavilion by Friday the 22nd of October.
“They have also confirmed that we will have access from today to start fitting out the building with our fixtures and fittings.
“Assuming this all goes to plan, we believe that we can open in time for the school half-term holidays starting on October 23rd.
“We are confident that the new Pavilion, with its state-of-the-art rides, attractions, function rooms and wedding venues will be a big hit with locals and tourists alike.
“We have a full diary of events scheduled throughout the winter season including Christmas Parties and Boxing Matches. We will also be hosting the Grand Final of Miss Great Britain on December 4th.
“We have spent an incredible amount of time and money to deliver what we believe is the best Pier on the world. We hope you think so too.
Thank you.
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
The re-build continues!
The Grand Pier Pavilion re-build continues at pace with this week seeing the cladding to the southern elevation being completed, the northern elevation more than half way complete and work has also started on cladding the towers. Also, the roof is almost completely covered with the 'under sheet' that sits beneath the final waterproof sheeting of the main roofs.
The metal floors creating the first and second levels are in place and ready for the concrete to be poured early in the New Year.
Kerry Michael said, 'we are pleased with the progress we are making however we have slipped a little due to the adverse weather throughout December. We are hopeful to make up any lost time as soon as the building is fully enclosed and in the dry. It's taking shape now and for the first time you can see the outline and scale of the new Pavilion. The response from the public has been fantastic as the building goes up and we are all very encouraged by the support we are receiving'.
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The metal floors creating the first and second levels are in place and ready for the concrete to be poured early in the New Year.
Kerry Michael said, 'we are pleased with the progress we are making however we have slipped a little due to the adverse weather throughout December. We are hopeful to make up any lost time as soon as the building is fully enclosed and in the dry. It's taking shape now and for the first time you can see the outline and scale of the new Pavilion. The response from the public has been fantastic as the building goes up and we are all very encouraged by the support we are receiving'.
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