NEC Show Feb 2016 - will you attend?

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  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #32

    Looks like our attendance at the show can be confirmed for Wednesday, although reading through the osts, it doesn't look as of any CTers will be there that day.

    David 

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #33

    I'll  leave  a  truckle  or  three  for  you  David  !!

    Hope  you  all  have  an  enjoyable  time  &  successful  one  for  those  of 
    "The  Buying  Brigade"

    As  I  posted  elsewhere,  I  do  hope  those  staying  on  the  temporary  Site  are  well  equipped  with  Woolies  &  Bed Sox  (!!)  'cos  warm  it  certainly  won't  be
    Sad

    Brian

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #34

    Yes please Brian!

    We'll not be taking the caravan.  We only live about 25 min away from the NEC - although we did one year - we went to Chapel Lane, and drove as far back to the NEC as we would have done from here in N Warwickshire!!!

    David 

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #35

    Confirmed we are going tomorrow ,will be useing Virgin via  Euston,need to "talk" to some people when we get  thereWink

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #36

    Enjoy JVB

    David 

  • Steve Scott
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    edited February 2016 #37

    Going to the Happy Campers day,run by the other club on Friday only 4.75 it would be a shame not to.Stopping on a CS near Tamworth for four nights only one I could get on,then down to Devizes .Will keep a lead on Mrs ScottHappy

    Steve

  • sloush
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    edited February 2016 #38

    Will be going for our 1st ever visit on Saturday. Also staying on temporary campsite for the night.  Does anyone know if it is a good night in the entertainement marquee ??

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #39

    Sorry,  never  been  to  the  Fun  Palace,  I  live  much  too close  to  miss  my  very  own  bed 
    Smile

  • TanyaandMick
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    edited February 2016 #40

    Will be going for our 1st ever visit on Saturday. Also staying on temporary campsite for the night.  Does anyone know if it is a good night in the entertainement marquee ??

    Write your comments here...Our first time on the temp-site too so it's all an adventure...

  • DaveandVicki
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    edited February 2016 #41

    We are hoping to go Saturday (dog sitter pending).

    We want to have a look at a new van designed for wheelchair use. Surprised

  • RowenaBCAMC
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    edited February 2016 #42

    I'm unfortunately unable to visit this show but my mum and dad are there so I will speak to them later to hear all about it. I'm hoping to go up in October with them when I will be on maternity leave to have a look around and a catch up with any CTers who will be there. Smile

    Is anyone else there today? Are you enjoying the show. Any highlights or recommendations of things to see and do?  

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #43

    Anyone know what the 'announcement' is that was going to be unveiled today by the Club at the NEC?

    David 

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  • TanyaandMick
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    edited February 2016 #45

    Anyone know what the 'announcement' is that was going to be unveiled today by the Club at the NEC?

    David 

    Write your comments here...good question - any update from anyone?

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #46

    Just  back  homefrom  N E C  this  very  minit  !Laughing!

    Saw  nobody  I  knew  anywhere  excepting,  of  course,  a  nice  man  on  No 2 Snowdonia  Cheese  Stall  !! { 6  Truckles  for  £20  ==  His  arm  is  very  sore,  but  still  attached  Innocent  Surprised }

    Went  onto  both  club  stands  trying  hard  to  look  obvious,  but  no  takers  bar  for  "Security "  following  me  round  !!  Didn't  buy  him  a  coffee  n'  Danish  tho'  !!

    The  Two  young  ladies  from  the  C C that  I  spoke  to  will  now  be  putting  in  for "Expenses  for  Duties  Over  And  Above",  I  reckon  but  at  least  Somebody  knew  Brian  Was  There  !!

     

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #47

    ......he'll have a sore arm again tomorrow, Brian.  Hope you had a good day.

    David 

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #48

    We are hoping to go Saturday (dog sitter pending).

    We want to have a look at a new van designed for wheelchair use. Surprised

    When  I  went,  today,  I  entered,  turned  LEFT  and  walked  round  the  edge of  each  hall  in  turn,  so  I  would  end  up  back  where  I  started  and  I  recall  seing  a  van  conversion  with  a  w/chair  hoist / lift / thingummybob  where  the 
    sliding  door  is !  So  if  I  can  remember  it  when  looking  for  nothing  in  particular  you  should  find  it  an  absolute  Doddle  !!

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #49

    David,  if  you  look  very  carefully,  you  should  see  the  little  "rucksac-like"  carriers  ( Black  with  company  Logo )  but  I  think  they  may  be  part  of  an  "Offer"

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  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #50

    David,  if  you  look  very  carefully,  you  should  see  the  little  "rucksac-like"  carriers  ( Black  with  company  Logo )  but  I  think  they  may  be  part  of  an  "Offer"

    B

    I'll have a look Brian.  Thanks.

    David

  • peedee
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    edited February 2016 #51

    We are hoping to go Saturday (dog sitter pending).

    We want to have a look at a new van designed for wheelchair use. Surprised

    When  I  went,  today,  I  entered,  turned  LEFT  and  walked  round  the  edge of  each  hall  in  turn,  so  I  would  end  up  back  where  I  started  and  I  recall  seing  a  van  conversion  with  a  w/chair  hoist / lift / thingummybob  where  the  sliding  door  is !  So  if  I  can  remember  it  when  looking  for  nothing  in  particular  you  should  find  it  an  absolute  Doddle  !!

    The motorhome or rather campervan on either a Fiat or Cotroen chassis was from Wildax which is hall 4 stand 320. I had a good look at it if ever I have to downsize. I was quite impressed, check out >this web site<

    The announcement was the site App, nothing else to my knowledge.

    Main thing I noticed about this years show was the increase in tents and statics on display. I didn't really go to look at anything in particular although I did want to speak to a number of vendors of accessories, Alde, C.A.Clase and Tyrepal and both Clubs.

    peedee

  • peedee
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    edited February 2016 #52

    A couple of small caravans caught my eye.

     

    peedee

     

  • peedee
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    edited February 2016 #53

    We are hoping to go Saturday (dog sitter pending).

    We want to have a look at a new van designed for wheelchair use. Surprised

    When  I  went,  today,  I  entered,  turned  LEFT  and  walked  round  the  edge of  each  hall  in  turn,  so  I  would  end  up  back  where  I  started  and  I  recall  seing  a  van  conversion  with  a  w/chair  hoist / lift / thingummybob  where  the 
    sliding  door  is !  So  if  I  can  remember  it  when  looking  for  nothing  in  particular  you  should  find  it  an  absolute  Doddle  !!

    The motorhome or rather campervan on either a Fiat or Cotroen chassis was from Wildax which is hall 4 stand 320. I had a good look at it if ever I have to downsize. I was quite impressed, check out
    >this web site<

    peedee

    Looking at the show guide
    Coachbuilt GB
    are in Hall 1. I didn't visit them but they specialise in motorhome/caravan conversions for the disabled.

    peedee

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #54

     

    The announcement was the site App..........

    peedee

    Thanks PD.  I thought that's what it might be.

    David

  • pcoleby
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    edited February 2016 #55

    Making our 1st visit on Saturday. Managed to get Friday and Saturday night on the carpark. Need accessories so looking forward to lots of walking???

  • DaveandVicki
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    edited February 2016 #56

    Thankd ABM and Peedee

    We visited Brooks-Miller up in Elland the other week to look at the Wildax after they said it would not be on display at the NEC again. (It was at the last show)

    We are going to visit Coachbuilt who did the work on our current van, and also a company called Nirivana (also in Hall 1). They have a new caravan for wheelchair use.

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #57

    We were at the show today and although i cannot be sure but there was i think at least two firms showing modified vehicles

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #58

    Making our 1st visit on Saturday. Managed to get Friday and Saturday night on the carpark. Need accessories so looking forward to lots of walking???

    Well  you'll  get  that  even  if  you  were  just  joking   Laughing    !!

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #59

    Thankd ABM and Peedee

    We visited Brooks-Miller up in Elland the other week to look at the Wildax after they said it would not be on display at the NEC again. (It was at the last show)

    We are going to visit Coachbuilt who did the work on our current van, and also a company called Nirivana (also in Hall 1). They have a new caravan for wheelchair use.

    Just  one  point,  Dave & Vicki,  there  are  two  sets  of  steps / stairs  between  the  Halls  and  the  disabled / wheelchair  access  between  the  different  levels  is  only  from  the  main   Piazza  area.

    I'd  hate  you  to  get  halfway  round  &  have  to  retrace  your  steps  --  its  far  enough  around  as  it  is  !!

    Brian

     

  • black caviar
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    edited February 2016 #60

    Yes going on thursday weve bought our first caravan its an old hymer but my sister is looking to buy her first but she wants a new one, but doesnt know what layout : 

  • TimJim
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    edited February 2016 #61

    No....Very few if any bargains exist and there are dozens of regretful owners who were blinded by the lights and glitter and end up buying a van on impulse.

    Tj