Goresbrook Leisure Centre 2009

kingsnake · #1 (**permalink**) 21-04-2008, 07:19 PM

We (BRAS) are thinking of organising an open reptile show at the above leisure centre for next year. It will hold 100+ tables. We are trying to gauge interest as everyone seems to want members only meetings (IHS) or go to Europe to get reps.
The last time a show of this size was staged was in 1997!
Any comments?

NBLADE · #2 (**permalink**) 21-04-2008, 07:25 PM

it would be good, i'd go and if i had anything to sell at the time would also get a table, its close to me as well, so would definately go if one was there

djjohn · #3 (**permalink**) 22-04-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingsnake

We (BRAS) are thinking of organising an open reptile show at the above leisure centre for next year. It will hold 100+ tables. We are trying to gauge interest as everyone seems to want members only meetings (IHS) or go to Europe to get reps.
The last time a show of this size was staged was in 1997!
Any comments?

Sounds great i would have tables

Trice · #4 (**permalink**) 22-04-2008, 02:14 PM

Would be a good idea. Probably better conditions than the one in barking?
I would come of course, I love my shows lol

tarantulabarn · #5 (**permalink**) 22-04-2008, 02:23 PM

I would have tables if it goes ahead

Athravan · #6 (**permalink**) 22-04-2008, 02:34 PM

Exeter I believe had 120 tables booked including a coach full of people travelling from Europe. I think people are still wary of big shows after the cancellation and disappearance of all the table money. But you have a well known society and are experienced with running shows, I have no doubt you would fill 100 tables, and get many many visitors from across the UK. With the right website and advertising, you could get people from the EU coming here - as they get better prices here so some will make the effort.

I know that the organisation I'm on the comittee of (CRA) have a venue for 100+ tables and permission from the council, but the council would only give permission if it was a membership event, not an open event. Would this be a problem for you guys? We're still not sure whether to go ahead, due to memberships limiting the numbers. I personally didn't want our show to be members only, but we have no options, it's that or nothing at all.

I think people would just want assurances that the council is happy for it to go ahead just so the Exeter thing does't happen. A bigger show = more advertising = more chance for people to oppose it. The smaller shows tend to slip through the cracks easier.

I would definitely attend if the event went ahead, and it's a 4 hour drive for us! I attend every year though... but it would be extra incentive

Scott W · #7 (**permalink**) 22-04-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingsnake

We (BRAS) are thinking of organising an open reptile show at the above leisure centre for next year. It will hold 100+ tables. We are trying to gauge interest as everyone seems to want members only meetings (IHS) or go to Europe to get reps.
The last time a show of this size was staged was in 1997!
Any comments?

That would be good, count me in (subject to me being in the country...lol)Good luck & if you want any banner advertising on Reptile Classifieds - Buy, sell, exchange for free let me know and I'll make a space for you.

kingsnake · #8 (**permalink**) 22-04-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athravan

Exeter I believe had 120 tables booked including a coach full of people travelling from Europe. I think people are still wary of big shows after the cancellation and disappearance of all the table money. But you have a well known society and are experienced with running shows, I have no doubt you would fill 100 tables, and get many many visitors from across the UK. With the right website and advertising, you could get people from the EU coming here - as they get better prices here so some will make the effort.

I know that the organisation I'm on the comittee of (CRA) have a venue for 100+ tables and permission from the council, but the council would only give permission if it was a membership event, not an open event. Would this be a problem for you guys? We're still not sure whether to go ahead, due to memberships limiting the numbers. I personally didn't want our show to be members only, but we have no options, it's that or nothing at all.

I think people would just want assurances that the council is happy for it to go ahead just so the Exeter thing does't happen. A bigger show = more advertising = more chance for people to oppose it. The smaller shows tend to slip through the cracks easier.

I would definitely attend if the event went ahead, and it's a 4 hour drive for us! I attend every year though... but it would be extra incentive

As far as I know the current legislation gives no detail about letting members of the public into shows. The shows were there is no commercial selling of stock is still required to have a licence - private breeders selling stock can continue without licences.

exoticsandtropics · #9 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 09:22 AM

yeah count me in i'd defo be there. with a table or 2

Shadow_Eyed · #10 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 09:08 PM

Would definitely be interested it attending

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