bi9johnny Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 130 mile trip to get there and 1.20 hours queuing to get in then told our advance tickets was worth a jot and there is no priority parking its cancelled, then got in there and it was rammed to the rafters... I pity anyone who was after spending serious money as I was but couldn't near to swing a gun Never again 2 hours in there and it was hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavey Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Know the feeling, shopping for .243 couldnt get one out of the rack for the sheer weight of people, let alone the number of time wasters and tyre kickers Queue in both car and to get in hopeless Gamekeeping dept was quietest which was good as needed some time with the BASC dept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Not quite that far for me or as long a queue but im pretty sure youd have more room on a monday morning rush hour tube train than in there. Got a few bits but glad I wasnt after a gun! Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggers Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 It was an utter, utter shambles. Left Donny at 8.15 and got to the outskirts of Kennilwoth at 9.45 where we saw the first signs for the show. We eventually got into the car park after being shunted around by clueless event organisers and sitting in endless traffic just before 12. As is said above, the parking cards were a waste of time and you just had to ramp the motor up where you could. As disorganised when in the show too but was so pleased to have eventually got in, I enjoyed my time there. I'm still unconvinced they needed to move it from Newark but bet I'll be back for more punishment next year. If you're reading this and thinking of going tomorrow, the very best of British to you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parapilot Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Glad I didn't bother, I was tempted to make a last minute dash but was just a bit to far and I was worried I'd have no self control in there and spend thousands on stuff I don't really need lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevouk Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 130 mile trip to get there and 1.20 hours queuing to get in then told our advance tickets was worth a jot and there is no priority parking its cancelled, then got in there and it was rammed to the rafters... I pity anyone who was after spending serious money as I was but couldn't near to swing a gun Never again 2 hours in there and it was hell Same as mate, if it's held there again i'll not be going......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Almost went on the spur of the moment this am. Having read all of this I think it was a good move to give it a miss! Not a value for money day out by the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 We were there early and got more or less straight in,there was plenty to see,and it was busy,but that's to be expected.had a good day and got a few bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky mick Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 oh dear, going tomorrow. best set off early methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Not missed much then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 We were there early and got more or less straight in,there was plenty to see,and it was busy,but that's to be expected.had a good day and got a few bargains. Aye, The early l bird gets the worm, And the second mouse the.................. Well i think you know how it go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 moaners lol, i had no issues got there 8.15, no que for parking or getting a ticket. did get busy inside tho but doesnt matter lots of funny looking people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 moaners lol, i had no issues got there 8.15, no que for parking or getting a ticket. did get busy inside tho but doesnt matter lots of funny looking people I,m not moaning, Only having a laugh, If people got out there bed earlier and made a move, maybes they would get there when it was,nt so busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Stayed near by last night, got there early, as has been said parking passes didn't mean anything. Took about 25 minutes to get parked - that truly was a shambles. Parking marshals were no use. Got in the doors easily after quite a walk from the car. All the halls were pretty busy but manageable. we managed to buy a few of the things we went for; very very pleased we were not after guns as that was just a crush with too few assistants. Browning stand was very helpful, got a couple of pairs of shooting glasses ordered at a good price and thought I'd give a Hamilton Slip Stand a try. So for us the visit was OK. Arriving early was the key. Towards the end of the afternoon we decided to find the Clay Zone to have a shot! Bloody miles away from halls and parking so decided we would have a go tomorrow. Glutens for punishment, we won't stay too long but weather permitting we will break a few clays before we hit the road. Good Luck for those coming tomorrow - START EARLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I,m not moaning, Only having a laugh, If people got out there bed earlier and made a move, maybes they would get there when it was,nt so busy not you! im glad the people didnt turn up early or i would have had to que Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 not you! im glad the people didnt turn up early or i would have had to que Yes me, Whats the problem? TOOOOOO Far away for me to appear there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Yes me, Whats the problem? TOOOOOO Far away for me to appear there mate have you been drinking too much iron bru , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 have you been drinking too much iron bru , Not yet, Ive only just starteeeed................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 TBH,Terry(Eccles)and myself had a great day at the Show. Ok Parking wasnt great but we got there early,walked straight in and there was plenty to see. It was also great to meet my good friends Andy(Camokid)and his brother Ian(magician) and Jerry(rsrjerry) for the very first time. A good day allround IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 The only one I met was #### by the aa decoys stand ......think the others were hiding and my Pw badge was the only one I saw....I think Pw is a secret society and no one told me hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodo123 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Not as good as Newark then? Would have gone if it was their again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 We agree with everyone on the terrible organisation, dangerously crowded, few stunning bargains, but on a positive note the huge amount of people who turned out proves there is a market for a good well run show. The huge amount of people also proves that shooting is not some minority interest that can be ignored, if only we could get organised with ONE powerful voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 It was only the first hall and foodcourt that was really overcrowded, the rest of the halls were ok. I agree that the traffic management and parking provisions were terrible, they were lining up the cars one at a time rather which caused the delays getting traffic off the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philscreens Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 We were queing for about 25 minutes to get in and had priority parking .What a joke Went straight in with advance tickets,but I think the lay out was poor couldnt get to see lots of exhibitors because of crowds Easier to get to for us but nowhere near as organised as Newark . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Message to self. If I want to go again up early and away early. Why would anyone want to get there mid morning when all the weekend shoppers start arriving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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