Crackers 807 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 i went ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, stoped at a sweet wagon got a long bit of sweet weighed it £160 chess burger £4pound did you buy the sweets?? Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navman 126 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's definitely not the same standard of show since countryman fairs took over the running of it, I say it each year that it just isn't as good but they are getting far too greedy with their charges. I noticed several stalls not present this year, cost of exhibiting I wonder? I always felt it was a more down to earth type of show for the actual field sports person with no tatt, but no longer, shame really, think ill give a miss in the future.you could always get a bargain or two but not any more. On Saturday I was concerned about the amount of gypsies about, they seemed to be there on mass, stand out well and truly as I don't remember as many in the past, probably why several clothing stalls had at least two security guards working in hi-viz clothing. Still managed to spend a fortune on new gear, great choice that's why I like going, but no bargains, stick with eBay in the future I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,843 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Can't believe you lot paid to get in,,,they rubber stamp your hand on the way out, so you can get back in.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Can't believe you lot paid to get in,,,they rubber stamp your hand on the way out, so you can get back in.... great idea swop hands with someone who`s on their way out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,843 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Twat....lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Lick (wet) the stamp, press hands back to back and Bob's your cross dressing auntie... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil82 1,008 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 same as always, lots of moans about the entrance fee, cost of grub ETC, have you lot ever thought about pre-booking and taking your own grub 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,843 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 same as always, lots of moans about the entrance fee, cost of grub ETC, have you lot ever thought about pre-booking and taking your own grub Yep.....and it's still a rip off,,,entrance fee,,, if there should be one, baring in mind how much the stalls pay to stand,,, should be no more than a £5,,, Lets not forget any market you go to ,,,be it a Sunday market,,, high street market,,, or even a boot sale ,,, you don't pay an entry fee,,,,the market it's self makes its money from the stalls.... Should be no different 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 same as always, lots of moans about the entrance fee, cost of grub ETC, have you lot ever thought about pre-booking and taking your own grub Yep.....and it's still a rip off,,,entrance fee,,, if there should be one, baring in mind how much the stalls pay to stand,,, should be no more than a £5,,, Lets not forget any market you go to ,,,be it a Sunday market,,, high street market,,, or even a boot sale ,,, you don't pay an entry fee,,,,the market it's self makes its money from the stalls.... Should be no different 1500 quid plus is a lot to make back over a weekend. no wonder there ain't many bargains to be had Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zigzag dan 784 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 I went Saturday all I can say is , thank God Ive got a load cover in the boot of the Subaru !! But what really pissed me off was , why had the Staffs Rural Policing Group got a stand there ! ?. The woman who runs it is anti fieldsports , in her leaflet she was giving out I quote " Lurchers are bred to kill badgers , hares , deer , and their owners care little about their welfare "!!!, this is a few hundred yards from the supposed premier lurcher show in the country ! . Sure something would have been said if she had a notice up saying "All game shooters are likely to go mad in their local primary schools " , once more the average dogmen have been hung out to dry , I wont go back whilst this group are standing there . 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Same thread every year. None of you payed 25 quid to get into the CLA then? I went to Chatsworth this year, 20 quid each on the gate and thoroughly enjoyed it. Let's be honest a 20 minute 50 bird sporting will cost you that or a mornings coursing 10 years ago or going to the pub for an hour or two on a Sunday afternoon with the misses. I'm potless this month, couldn't afford to go if I had wanted to, but I still don't think it's that much really when put in perspective. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,843 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 You went to chatsworth, and enjoyed it...? There's feck all there ,,, or the wasn't 3 year ago last time I went and vowed never to go again,,, the stalls there were just tools and other bull shit,, Like I said should be no more than a fiver,,, can't believe you think 20 is worth it,,, it's not like going to a theam park paying an entry to go on mechanicle rides is it,,,, It's like going to vicy centre in notts,,, or meadow hall in sheff,,, and being charged an entry to go in and shop? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j316 119 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 i allways thought gamefairs where about country persuits not a shoping mall for anti country sports baths handbags and other weird stuff should all be stopped had a year off this year by the sound of things didnt miss a lot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whippet 99 2,613 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 been too one been to them all................not much seems to change ,....just the price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 You went to chatsworth, and enjoyed it...? There's feck all there ,,, or the wasn't 3 year ago last time I went and vowed never to go again,,, the stalls there were just tools and other bull shit,, Like I said should be no more than a fiver,,, can't believe you think 20 is worth it,,, it's not like going to a theam park paying an entry to go on mechanicle rides is it,,,, It's like going to vicy centre in notts,,, or meadow hall in sheff,,, and being charged an entry to go in and shop? Tomo, the estates have to make some money, so they run different events and charge for it. Feck all there........ what do you want? The only thing that I could see missing was gun traders, of which I didn't miss at all, and paki stands selling tat. Just seemed everything was better quality and in a much nicer setting. I really don't see 20 quid to get in as a big deal. If the fairs are so shite it's not worth 20 quid, don't go. Go to the pub for the afternoon instead and blow 50..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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