Yes, its the same one, organised by the 'other' magazine. I went to the Donington one twice.

I'm hoping to go. Not sure what day yet. It would be good if we could agree a time & place for a forum meet-up.

Neil

I'll be there Friday … description as above but no beard

Dave

Norman

Try this link if it is not edited out.

Martin

I'm going with a friend Saturday, do really intend buying anything but enjoy going to see what others get up to, its only about an hour from home so not far.

Martin P

Thanks for the link Martin – I used to go to this one but, since moving, it's a round trip of about 400 miles ( or about £80 of fuel) – so maybe not this year!

N

So do I. I got stuck in the mud in the "car park" last year. Four-wheel drive this year. Hopefully I won't need it.

Gary

Lend me the money! I don't mind being offended

Ian P

going Thursday , I look like seasick steve ,hard too miss

Rik, don't give up when it's right on your doorstep. Just ask people for the next few days to give a 'traffic report' to get the best day. Then also everyone who reads the forum will go on that day next year too.

I was there all day yesterday and noticed it was quite busy, should have taken sandwiches and a flask of something hot, but people started to thin out in the afternoon and you could then get a good look at everything.

Good show I think although a shame that some of the larger players where missing, ArcEuro, Chronos, Reeves.

Will go again next year.

Dave

I visited on Friday and the severe overcrowding was particularly unpleasant this year.

Some of the trade stand holders are so unprofessional it's incredible, one stayed on his wretched mobile phone for ages while I was waiting to make a purchase and was ill-tempered with another customer. Short-changed by another. Some of them are just plain oafish and shouldn't be let out. Also, traders please note, there's a difference between passing-on knowledge and being a 'know-it-all' especially when you clearly DON'T. You should take note you might be dealing with someone who knows more about something than you. Probably the case when you consider the general age of visitors to model engineering shows.

Took my own food and drink but was hard pressed to find a chair to sit on. Noted that there were less people camping/ exhibiting outside this year.

All traders in shows these days seem to charge top prices so, increasingly, there is less point in attending. Bargains are rare, you used to be able to justify the entrance charge with a bargain but you can't nowadays.. Many items can be had for a fraction of the show prices by investigating industrial suppliers, e.g. vee belts for Myford lathes going at the show for £8 each! – These can be obtained for a quarter of the price.