I've considered organising a meeting for breeders to show/sell their animals via Cardiff Reptile Association in South Wales. The show would be fairly centrally situated in Cardiff, South Wales.

Basically, it's a lot of work, and it's completely non profit so obviously if no one turns up, it costs the association money to hire the venue which it doesn't really have. I have a venue that could fit around 100 tables maximum, good parking, and has an on site cafe. Although it would be members only in accordance with the permission from the council for CRA to hold the event, CRA will be FBH affiliated before the summer and therefore FBH/IHS holders will also be eligible. We can't hold a totally open show due to restrictions from the council, but membership with CRA is only £5 a year and entry is likely to only be £1-2, with tables around the £8 mark for a 4 x 2 and £10 mark for a 6 x 2. The venue seems well ventilated and has a good number of electricity points.

The question is, would anyone travel to this sort of location? I am really considering whether to try for this year - or leave it for next year - or not bother at all. There are quite a few meetings in the UK now so whether a new one is necessary I don't know.

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I'd come down if the date was suitable, it's an easy enough drive from up here. Whether or not I would want a table probably depends on time of year though.

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Sounds like a great idea to me . Hope you get enough interest, I would be a definite visitor.

Nick

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i reckon i'd go

best idea any1 has ever had
poped into your shop the other day
veryy nice.

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If/when it goes ahead remember as a pet shop owner you cannot be the organiser. I'll obviously be there.
Graham.

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Is that part of legislation Graham? I do have written permission from the council for the association to go ahead with the show with myself as the organiser... obviously I cannot sell livestock at the show myself but they didn't mention any problems that would occur due to the fact that i'm part of the association and have a PSL?

The whole point is dead in the water if I can't be involved considering I'm the chairperson of CRA

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I'd Deffo goooo !!!!

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Count me in deffo

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