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THIRD GUEST CONFIRMED FOR PORTMEIRICON 2025
FURTHER PORTMEIRICON 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT
PORTMEIRICON 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT
COMIC STRIP AND PLAY FROM SOCIETY MEMBER
Six of One Member Kevin O'Donnell has kindly donated his work for the enjoyment of the fans. Kevin takes up the story below ...
Way back in 1985 I began a comic strip adventure of Number 6 after he had escaped from the Village at the end of Fallout. It was to be illustrated by Jim Fortey who was working with me on some educational publications. Regrettably, we only completed the first 10 pages as we drifted our separate ways. Such is life, sometimes!
I had a story outline with a further test to try to crack Number 6 by sending him to the Caribbean on a mission (he was back in the Secret Service, but oblivious of where he had been before). I came back to that old tale when I came across those first comic strip pages recently (nearly 40 years later!). I have no contact with an illustrator now, or the original scripts and notes. I came at the story afresh, more nuanced, and have written it as a screenplay, The Final Inch.
The material has an introduction, the original ten pages of comic strip, and then the screenplay. The full 60 pages can be found on the Articles Page or click the link to the Comic Strip and Screenplay.
REPORT ON NR6DE EVENT IN GERMANY
October 12th marks a special date for every German Prisoner fan and supporter of the series. For it was exactly five years ago the German group was holding their anniversary event, 50 years after the first German TV broadcast of what they call Nummer 6. As before the meeting-up was held at the German (language) Prisoner epicentre in the city of Giessen. About 15 people had arrived to join the organisers on this particular Saturday afternoon, thereby, at the least, four absentees normally to be reckoned with. The agenda called for the official presentation of Arno's and Michael's book about Nummer 6 and there was Cyril Martin from Paris, guest of the day. He was to present his own special edit of the first episode "The Arrival" the way the original script would have had it.
Read the full report HERE
CHESS MATCH FOR THE WORSHIPFUL SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES
The weekend of 07-08 September saw a visit to Portmeirion by the Worshipful Society of Actuaries, organised and hosted by actuary and long-time Prisoner fan, Gordon Sharp. In addition to enjoying the Village and other local attractions, the society were treated to a
re-enactment of the human chess
game from the Prisoner episode "Checkmate". A number of Six of One members arrived on Saturday to set up the event, complete with a mini version of the Radio Village PA system that we use for the Conventions and the use of Portmeirion's Mini Moke, driven by our good friend and Portmeirion estate manager, Meurig Jones to escort the errant Rook away from the chessboard.
In typical North Wales fashion, we had rain and lots of it, which generally hampered the set up and operation of the sound system but, as if by magic, the rain stopped just before the game commenced and the sun shone for a while. The event was well received and Six of One were pleased to be able to put on the show. We are also delighted to have received a donation from Gordon which will contribute to a refresh of the Radio Village equipment. Thank you Gordon!
PORTMEIRION ANNOUNCES ITS OWN EDITION OF MONOPOLY
We've kept this a secret but we can now finally reveal our exclusive Portmeirion edition MONOPOLY!
Start at the chessboard lawn, pass by The Town Hall, hop in the village taxi and buy Portmeirion Hotel! With landmark locations within the village and places related to The Prisoner TV series, this is a great addition to your board game collection.
Available exclusively in-store and online now.
Purchase from Portmeirion Online HERE
Rydyn ni wedi cadw hyn yn gyfrinach ond nawr gallwn ddatgelu ein rhifyn unigryw Portmeirion MONOPOLY!
Cychwyn wrth lawnt y bwrdd gwyddbwyll, mynd heibio Neuadd y Dref, neidio yn y tacsi pentref a phrynu Gwesty Portmeirion! Gyda lleoliadau nodedig yn y pentref a lleoedd sy'n gysylltiedig â chyfres deledu The Prisoner, mae hwn yn ychwanegiad gwych i'ch casgliad gemau bwrdd.
Ar gael yn y siop ac ar-lein yn unig nawr.
SUMMER UPDATE 2024
Six of One is the sole appreciation society for ‘The Prisoner’ with a long history that continues to enjoy a wonderful association with Portmeirion Village. We offer a regular opportunity to come together to celebrate one of the most provocative and enduring TV series of our time.
We hope that those of you who attended the very special 40th Portmeiricon had a truly wonderful time. We had many great events and Catherine McGoohan was clearly the star of the show. You can view images from the weekend in the 2024 Convention Gallery.
Activity on planning next year’s Convention is already well under way and the team are working hard to organise guests and events. We have also completed our finance review for the past membership year and our Annual Financial Statement 2023-24 that is now available on this website. This provides details of how the society has spent your membership and convention fees over the last year. We hope that this report is illuminating and helpful.
Also please refer to the new Society Details and Basis of Operation particularly the section on Society Finances & Guiding Principles before reading the Financial Statement.
As we all bask in the summer sun, just a reminder to renew your membership if you haven't already done so. We hope that you will want to continue supporting the Six of One Prisoner Appreciation Society and enjoy the next three editions of our splendid 'Degree Absolute' magazine.
THE PRISONER BEING SHOWN ON UK LEGEND XTRA
For people in the UK, The Prisoner will be shown on LEGEND XTRA, available on Sky channel 317, Virgin Media channel 171, Freeview channel 69 and Freesat channel 138
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS AND CONVENTION REGISTRATION NOW ACTIVE
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Membership renewals are now open as well as registration for the 2025 Convention and Accommodation Requests.
As always - for ease of administration and accounting - please be aware that PayPal is our preferred method of payment for membership and Convention registrations.
Note also that, if you do not have a PayPal account set up, you can still use any major credit or debit card to make a guest transaction by selecting the pay with card option at the bottom of the screen presented when you press the PayPal Buy Now button.
We have also moved to a fully electronic system for requesting accommodation which we hope you find to be a significant improvement over the previous postal system.
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A FURTHER TRIBUTE TO GLENIES
A picture of Glenies through random anecdotes and memories - from Jo Roberts
Many people will have seen the announcement of the recent, sad passing of Glenies McCairns aka Glenys Siefers. Below you will find a handwritten letter to Six of One from good friend of Glenies and society stalwart, Jo Roberts, where she offers her unique "Ramblings of Memories".
FORTHCOMING BOOK FROM SIX OF ONE CO-FOUNDER DAVE BARRIE
Many years ago, a publisher approached me, and asked me if I would write a book about The Prisoner. At the time, I was still working, frequently away from home on business. I explained that I wasn’t in a position to even think about it. They were gracious enough to say they would grant me time.
Some years later, now retired, in the spring of 2020, sitting in the garden recovering from Covid, I was enjoying the sun, the feel of grass beneath my feet, eyes closed, listening to birdsong. Then it happened. A muse alighted on my shoulder, whispered into my ear, and this was the sign to begin.
PORTMEIRICON 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT
We are pleased to announce that the 41st PortmeiriCon, will be held over the weekend of Friday 11 to Sunday 13 April 2025.
Please keep an eye on the News and Convention pages for further details.
SIX OF ONE 40th ANNUAL CONVENTION
A massive thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Portmeiricon and contributed to making it happen!
Faces old and new, from all over the world attended and made this weekend a very fun packed, friendly and smooth convention, made all the more special by the return of Catherine McGoohan.
MINI MOKE PRESENTED TO PORTMEIRION
At 14:00 on Sunday at PortmeiriCon 2023, Chris 'Mokeman' Spooner officially handed over the keys and proudly unveiled the newly restored mini moke that was discovered in a lockup garage near castle yard.
Portmeirion commissioned Chris to rebuild and restore this moke, which was used during the very first Convention. The work is stunning, and the moke will now be used in and around the village.