Gaydon 2013 comments and thoughts!

[voyager]

I have received the paperwork from Ashley for this years' show Unfortunately my scanner is playing up so I will list the salient points here and will have a sticker thread once I can get them copied.

The show is on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June. This year there will be NO Sunday only exhibitors, you must be able to attend for the weekend. Entry to the exhibition hall on Saturday is 08.00 to 11.00 only - no vehicles allowed to enter after 11.00. Sunday arrival times 08.00 to 09.30 only, no vehicle movement after 09.30.

I will again be asking for 5 tables for the 'club'. Last year we had an extra due to one of Pete's club not attending but due to over subscribing, we may not even get the 5. In light of this and in our usual aim of encouraging the hobby, the "management " have decided to offer space on our tables initially to those who have not exhibited before. We had a ball last year and there MAY be space for some or all of those who were with us last year, depending on requests from newbies. We are putting this up as early as possible to allow those who wish to ask Ashley for their own tables if they prefer. Because we need to give everyone as much chance as possible to display, either individually or with us, we need to get names buttoned up early. Although Ash has given quite a late date for entries, I am suggesting we have it finalised by the end of February.

Last year - my fault - when we arrived there was no plan as to who displayed what and where. Although we sort of got it done in the end, this year once we have our names, we will ask for details of models you wish to display and you will be allocated a space. This could be as little as half a table depending on attendees.

Please note also this year, I will only be asking Ash for entry wristbands for THE EXHIBITORS, not for friends and family. Bring them by all means but unfortunately you will have to pay entrance fees for them (or they pay for themselves ) as it cuts down on the entries available for other exhibitors.

Right, over to you guys - I'll post the actual forms ASAP

[stretch]

With all the newbie ( Gaydon Virgins ) that the forum has  and the fact that I was `broken ` in last year by all the friendly lot that was there, I will look at trying for my own table this year to make way for someone else to proudly display,

For those that are thinking about displaying but have doubts I say go for it and enjoy been with a great group of people for the weekend and the buzz of seeing people admire your work   

[stuckontrucks]

Does anyone know if  the local hotels fill up early, always assuming there are some? A Premier Inn perhaps?

[stretch]

Does anyone know if  the local hotels fill up early, always assuming there are some? A Premier Inn perhaps?

I stopped at the travel lodge at the services last year.  very good price and service will be doing the same this year again   

[voyager]

There is a hotel the exhibitors stay at in Leamington Spa which I believe are preferential rates and of course there will be many model truck makers there ( that may or may not be a good thing!) Again, I will get the scans done soon as...

[consettbell]

I've stayed at the Leamington Spa hotel the last two years, tend to go elsewhere to find an evening meal, back for a pint then early to bed!  I haven't seen my post yet, (and won't for a couple of weeks yet judging by the weather  ) but from what I can gather the new rules say we have to be there by 11am on the Saturday?

[voyager]

That's what it says in my post Andy....

[consettbell]

Oh yes.... To Specsavers!

[gareth]

Due to changes in circumstances i should now be free to attend this show. So i am putting it my diary now. I may even consider displaying something ( if i have one finished lol)

[voyager]

Well Gareth if you want to display with us, we will need a commitment! If you want to go it alone you need to contact Ashley ashleycoghill  "@" aol.com for entry forms!

Once we get confirmation of number of tables we can say how many we can fit in but for now we just need notice of intent - but we will need to know for sure by the end of Feb. I did mention other members displaying on the tables last year but he rightly said no as he had to turn exhibitors away he didn't want those not 'booked in' displaying.

[gareth]

Hi Andrew,

I will yes for sure then, Ive got  1 truck for definate i can display and possibley 2 more if i can borrow the centurion back from my uncle.

[tctopcat]

what is the deadline for committing?

[voyager]

With us I'm hoping to get it sorted by the end of Feb. I think Ashleys' actual deadline for paperwork is late April but I'm at work at the moment so can't check

[KW]

My forms are already mailed back  (and he replied I was the first  )

[v8alan73]

on the hotel front i normaslly stop in leamington spa but not at the one the modellers use which is slightly out of town i'm in the travelodge whiuch is town centre and handy for food and alcohol

alan