+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Just a heads up to those that may be interested. HERE is a list of exhibitors including Garmin & Memory Map. Car parking is £7 and then there is the admission fee on top of that. Quote Link to comment
+The Golem Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I'd like to go - perhaps if a few people were interested we could all go in one vehicle and reduce the cost that way... Quote Link to comment
+Moote Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I'd like to go - perhaps if a few people were interested we could all go in one vehicle and reduce the cost that way... Fact I'd be up for that. Quote Link to comment
Vimes Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 We'll be heading down there on the Saturday from The Potteries and have a couple of spare seats if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment
+davy boy Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Did'nt think much of it last year as not many offers from the main retailers!! Garmin did have a few goodies to give away though!Thought it was a bit overpriced. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 Not overpriced for us as we have free tickets Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Not overpriced for us as we have free tickets Fact Lucky blighters. Quote Link to comment
+Jaz666 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Ooooh, it coincides with the one weekend I've actually got off work - the first for a long time - and seeing as the event I was planning to go to has moved...... Quote Link to comment
+The Mars Bars Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I'm working down there, all be it on the Convenience Retailing Show. Tip Park at "The Little Owl" which is the pub next to the hotel:-"Express by Holiday Inn" and walk in. (10 mins) The code for the barrier is on the blackboard just inside the door. I'll be on the contractors car park but I doubt I'll get chance to get in for a gander. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment
Nediam Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Car parking is £7 and then there is the admission fee on top of that. Last time I went to the NEC I found that if you return to your car quite late, the attendents have "gone home" and you can get out for free I did have to hang around though for about an hour There are other places to park quite nearby for free Quote Link to comment
alistair_uk Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Park at "The Little Owl" which is the pub next to the hotel:-"Express by Holiday Inn"and walk in. (10 mins) The food is not bad either, but you need to pay for that. Quote Link to comment
+freespirit1402 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 got my tickets - cheaper than paying on the door going on the friday and looking forward to it Quote Link to comment
+Eco-sheep Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Has anybody visited the NEC by train of late? It's a good option for us, but it's been years since I went there by rail, and then it wasn't for a major trade show. Does it save any time compared to driving? Steve. Quote Link to comment
+The Mars Bars Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) Has anybody visited the NEC by train of late? It's a good option for us, but it's been years since I went there by rail, and then it wasn't for a major trade show. Does it save any time compared to driving? Steve. Great option:- The NEC has its own station, Birmingham International is linked directly to The NEC by a covered walkway - you don't even have to go outside. BTW: The Outdoor Show is only in halls 1-3. It won't be very busy for the public on Friday and Saturday unlike for us contractors who are building in the other halls for the food shows:- "Food and Bake", "Meatex" and "Convenience Retailing and Forecourt" They open on Sunday the 19th in halls 6,7,9,,10,11,12,17,18,19,20,21,22 SO AVOID SUNDAY!! Cheers Dave Edited March 6, 2006 by The Mars Bars Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 he NEC has its own station, Birmingham International is linked directly to The NEC by a covered walkway - you don't even have to go outside. Anyone else spot the irony? Quote Link to comment
+wizard1974uk Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 he NEC has its own station, Birmingham International is linked directly to The NEC by a covered walkway - you don't even have to go outside. Anyone else spot the irony? Sure did Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I don't see why thats ironic... Quite clearly none of us actually WANT to be outdoors, and nor are we, otherwise the forums would be much quieter! Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Halls 1 , 2 nd 3 ar not that small Quote Link to comment
+The Mars Bars Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Halls 1 , 2 nd 3 ar not that small No Halls 1,2 3 are not small. My point was that it is not a "Major" show in comparison with say the Spring Fair with nearly 4000 exhibitors. So public transport and the road network will be fine Friday and Saturday. Sunday will be a lot busier as a major show/shows (Meatex, Foodex, CRS etc.) all open that day. Quote Link to comment
gekocacher Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Don't forget it's this Fri & weekend, see you there, i'll be working there incognito, can you spot me ?? Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Don't forget it's this Fri & weekend, see you there, i'll be working there incognito, can you spot me ?? So we look for the cognito stand then ? Quote Link to comment
davester Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I tried to wangle a trip with work but given the choice between not going or spending two days on the stand working I chose the former. Quote Link to comment
+Ashaaria Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I shall be there on Friday - looking forward to all the freebies and getting a go in the Landies outside again Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 I shall be there on Friday - looking forward to all the freebies and getting a go in the Landies outside again How was the show ? Quote Link to comment
+freespirit1402 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Had a great day out. Came back with enough pens to get me through the next year at work without having to buy any and some various other freebies, some brochures for general reading and also for planning this years holidays and some new t shirts and magazines. Wore my geocaching tshirt proudly displayed all day long but no one seemed to pop up and say hi....unless that was intentional of course Quote Link to comment
+Alice Band Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Might go by train on Sunday *gasp!* as there is a direct connection from here [Leicester]. Anyone else going? Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 I'll be there Sunday on my lonesome as Eeyore (Joan) is staying home to look after our poorly Heeler (Mr Bean). Quote Link to comment
+Ashaaria Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I shall be there on Friday - looking forward to all the freebies and getting a go in the Landies outside again How was the show ? It wasn't as good as it has been previous years. There were far less clothing stalls and some of the big names Snow & Rock, Ellis Bingham, Tog, HH and North Face weren't there, although Snow & Rock did have people there handing out catalogues. Although it was over 3 halls, it didn't seem as big as last year. There were a lot more holiday and watersports stalls than usual. Being a huge Landy fan i was disappointed to see that Ford were there with the Ranger but unlike previous years, Land Rover weren't there outside with the LR Experience off road course that you could go on - always the highlight of the show for me! Plus the Ford chappies weren't too happy to be told we'd much prefer to see Land Rover The excellent West Country Pastie people were there with their brilliant VW camper shop but they'd sold out when we got there and then to top it off i the pub was too busy to get to A good day out, but bring back the Landies! Quote Link to comment
+wizard1974uk Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I'll have to put this event in my diary for next year Quote Link to comment
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