aris Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Anyone been to this? Is it worthwhile? http://www.countrymanfairs.co.uk/highclere-game-and-country-fair/whats-on Highclere is where they film Downton Abbey - looks magnificent, and the events look interesting too including gundogs & a clay shoot competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I have been a few times, it used to be a good show, but they have been extremely unlucky in the past with the weather. Hopefully the weather will be kind and this will a good one for them and is well attended once more. I haven't been for a while as it seems to coincide with our fishing trip (as it does this year) but it <used> to be more than just a load of shops selling tat, there was a bit more to it than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I used to go every year. Two years ago when I went, I was very disappointed, owing to the lack of shooting related traders, and far too many others, including double glazing, gardening equipment ( lawn mowers etc) One RFD trader told me that they would not be attending the show anymore, owing to the high charge they had to pay. So, I won't be going this year, and probably for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the muppet. Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Just be carefull if you just want to shoot clays. You have to pay entry fee into the show to get access to the clay shoot where you have to pay to enter the comp. It's a definate no no and smacks of money grabbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 went today along with turbo33,okay for a walk around okay if your after clothing but not much else plenty of people there though,and the weather was cracking BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 went today along with turbo33,okay for a walk around okay if your after clothing but not much else plenty of people there though,and the weather was cracking BB Snap been going for a couple of years now they seem to be on the up this year, hopefully the sign of things to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Snap been going for a couple of years now they seem to be on the up this year, hopefully the sign of things to come Hopefully I wouldn't like to see these game fairs disappear,but would like to see a few more shooting related stall's I suppose the internet and high pitch fees has taken it's toll on many BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I went too with family. Not a bad day out, and weather was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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