Toronto Pings- where Coronation Street fans get together and have a wonderful time
About Me
Hi, I am:
I am officially Canada's # 1 Coronation Street fan. I can say that because on July 30th, 2009 I found out I had won the CBC contest looking for Canada's # 1 fan. It is very exciting. My prize is a trip for 2 to England, 3 nights hotel in Manchester, 500 pounds, a tour of the set and bragging rights as the # 1 fan. We'll be going on our fabulous trip in Feb/March 2010. Thankyou CBC and Casino Rama.
Thanks to my friend Michael, I received the following Congratulation video messages.
Thankyou Craig, Craig, Karen and Michael. 8 )
In 1995 after watching the show for 2 weeks, we ended up at the studios. It was open to the public then. After walking those famous cobbles, we were hooked and haven't missed a show since. I also had tours in 2007 and 2008. Sometimes you do things for people, not expecting anything in return and get rewarded in big ways. I never expected to be on the street, but there I was. I have met a number of the cast (46 of them) and those I haven't, I have written to for their autographs.
I love to organize Corrie get togethers-or PINGS as they are known. In July 2009 we celebrated our 5th year anniversary of organizing pings and have had over 20 pings! I have met a lot of fabulous fans from around the world. Many have gone on to be very special friends. .
Corrie fans are the nicest people in the world!!
In Sept 2005 we had Darran who is an 'Extra' on Corrie attend a ping. It was an honour to have him and Eileen join us. Don't forget to look for our favourite extra each week having a pint in the Rovers or a full English at Roys.
We've had pings for Peter, Donna and Mark when they've been in town from the UK promoting their magazine at the British Isles show. Sadly in 2009 Peter passed away, we will never forget our good friend.
The pings wouldn't be what they were without the amazing help from Sheila, we work well together. I'm so pleased I met Sheila a few years ago. We've become good friends away from Coronation Street too. (Go GENS Go!!!) Al also helps a lot and friends pitch in.
*Our pings are usually held in Mississauga or Ajax areas. If you would like more details see link on right side of page for ping website or send me a message.
I think Jack P Shephard is brilliant. I was really hoping to meet him in 2007 and 2008, but he never happened to be at Granada when I was. My friend Graham knew how much I wanted to meet him, so did this for me in July 2008.
Thanks Graham and Jack!!!!!
On Dec. 27, 2008 my friends Graham, Emma and Jez went to Liverpool as Rob James-Collier (Liam) was involved with a charity run. Thanks to Graham, Rob wished me a Merry Christmas.
All Corrie fans should check out the Weatherfieldweb message board. There's spoilers, cast news, lots of Corrie chat, games and a section for Canadian fans which contains no spoilers.
Weatherfieldweb I'm an admin on the site-it's been going strong for over 3 years now. See you there!
What is a ping? A ping is a get together of Coronation Street fans. Originally a group were going to get together for a pint and chat about Corrie. Instead of typing pint, they typed ping. The typo stuck and today they are often referred to as pings.
We get together, usually at a British pub and chat about our favourite show. We often have quizzes, trivia, pingo and dinner. Some will have a pint, others a cuppa. Many special friendships have been made because of these get togethers. We often say
CORRIE FANS ARE THE NICEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD!
Come to a ping and you'll see!
We usually have 3 or 4 of these get togethers a year.
