Is Doncaster worth it? - Page 2

Andy · #11 (**permalink**) 20-08-2007, 08:19 PM

I am not sure about the immeadiate area of Doncaster but you have Snakes n Adders in Leeds and Leaping Lizards in York which are well worth visiting if you had chance. Thens the Doncaster Dome itself which has ice skating and swimming!

stan · #12 (**permalink**) 20-08-2007, 09:21 PM

It's over 200 miles away from me, but i think it's worth going to. If I didn't go and support it and it ends up not being held anymore, then I don't know what my next nearest show would be, probably too far to get to. I popped into Snakes n Adders in Leeds on my way back from the last one, nice to see round there too.

CaseyM · #13 (**permalink**) 20-08-2007, 09:45 PM

Shows arent doing too well at the moment so we all need to make the effort.

If we dont bother going we cant very well moan when theres no more to go to...

Perhaps it might be an idea to arrange a RFUK meet after the show in one of the pubs in Donnie or something just for something extra to go for....

ashbosh · #14 (**permalink**) 20-08-2007, 09:51 PM

last time i went was 05. they had all types of geckos, cresites, collard lizards, beardies, leopards, snakes they had i can remember were, hognoses, common boa's, ball pythons, corns, BRB, aah god to much to even remember that was the common stuff i saw, there were lots of other critters there too, and a cheap place for vivs etc. but then the petrol cost might be alot, id go if i were you, hey, i'll even be there! thats worth the trip and entrance fee!

jav07 · #15 (**permalink**) 20-08-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Athravan

Honestly now... it's about a 4 hour drive each way, I really would like to go to a show soon because of the disappointment of Exeter being cancelled, but those who have been in previous years, or have tables, or are involved with the organisation... is it worth travelling that far to, really?

And no one tell me Basildon is better, I know it is.. but I'm not sure if I can be bothered driving past London again, that motorway ring road I was stuck in all day last time still gives me nightmares

Not looking at selling, just at buying/looking... but don't want to drive 4 hours if there's going to be like 10 tables and 50 people there, I heard some bad things about the last few.

well if you have heard bad things just dont bother

LeeH · #16 (**permalink**) 20-08-2007, 10:58 PM

ive been to 2 of the doncaster shows....i think most don't find what they want at earlier shows as many breeders haven't put there animals together or only just have eggs and selling off ex breeders and yearlings when most want animals as young as possible and i did the 2 i went to really well set out and well worth the trek
i try and make it to any show i get to so i can say with hands up i haven't been supportive of them all but in reality wed all like it on our doorstep huh i live in midlands unfortunately so have to travel 100s of miles to get to the essex/norwich but im sure others are in the same boat but will try to make it to the remaining

SnakeBreeder · #17 (**permalink**) 21-08-2007, 12:47 AM

I think I have been to all the northern IHS shows at Doncaster.

The Early show is always too early for many people as there are no hatchlings.
People are just selling off hatchlings from the year before or their breeding stock if they are moving the collection in another direction.
It is the smaller show with less "gems" kicking about. Don't get me wrong you still find a few really good animals.

The September (or sometimes October ) show is much better. Many more hatchlings and a greater selection. Table numbers seem to be about the same but that could be because of how they are setup. The hall is not that big and you can only get so many tables in.

I will be there but most of by rarer stuff is already sold, some to be collected at the show.
I expect to have just Amel, Anery and snows, some het for Lavender or Opal and some others het for Hypo lavender. As well as ones with no special hets.

Thing is, if the shows do not get the support then they will stop and that would be worse than a poor show. ( At least in my opinion ) We need to keep the shows going and it is nice to meet people you only ever contact via the Net.

Stephen

sami · #18 (**permalink**) 21-08-2007, 07:49 AM

We went to the doncaster show earlier in the year and it would not have been worth a 4 hour drive, as has already been said though it was too early on in the year perhaps.

this one should be a bit better, but saying that it's a reptile related day out, always a chance of meeting a few folks (we're always amenable to a quick drink and chat if anyone fancies one) and will happily 'talk herp' for england. Also I think the more support shows get the better.

Mason

Athravan · #19 (**permalink**) 21-08-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jav07

well if you have heard bad things just dont bother

If the organisers are telling me not to bother then I probably won't

Mr.Monty · #20 (**permalink**) 22-08-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athravan

Honestly now... it's about a 4 hour drive each way, I really would like to go to a show soon because of the disappointment of Exeter being cancelled, but those who have been in previous years, or have tables, or are involved with the organisation... is it worth travelling that far to, really?

i've been traveling from dundee, scotland for the past few years to go whict is 300 odd miles away and a 5-6 hour journey
and i think that its worth it

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