Dunkield Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 What do people do for 2/3 days at a game fair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 What do people do for 2/3 days at a game fair? When I used to go for the full three days, we would stay with friends nearby. We would shoot clays all three days and we would partake of all the free hospitality we could get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Blimey, I guess I must have been to too many, I get bored after about an hour or two these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Did think about going to this, but might go to the midlands game fair instead. I have never been to eithere so which is best. Midlands or the CLA Neil I went to the midland fair last year there were loads of RFD there it was packed I took my gun to do the shoot but got there abit late and it was packed , i got myself a gun as well but felt quite not as ease as there were LOADS OF TRAVELLERS there as well , I'm sure closer to the time there will be a group of us PW shooters meeting there for the shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker boy Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) The CLA is the only one we do these days. We used to get around a good few country fairs but the CLA is by far the biggest and the best. I would rather pay the entrance fee to go there than to go to two or three others that are nowhere near as good. We camp on the CLA campsite purely for convenience,yes it is expensive for camping, but we can walk around all day having a drink or several without worrying about driving back to a cheaper campsite. Edited June 22, 2013 by cocker boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortmagnum999 Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I agree completely with cocker boy, iv been to a lot of shows and non of them come close to the CLA. Never miss a year, even travelling down from Northumberland on my own this year! Staying in a travel lodge on the M5 on Friday night then to the show ground sharp Saturday morning. I cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Not me this year. You can get to see the same old routines in the show rings by the same people, spend half a day in traffic queuing to get in and then hiking to the venue from your parking space three miles away. The show discounts are laughable and the whole thing just costs a fortune for what is effectively a days shopping. Or am I just getting old and grumpy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Shooter Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'll be going on the Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 The show discounts are laughable and the whole thing just costs a fortune for what is effectively a days shopping. Or am I just getting old and grumpy? I am with you FCS, you can buy most of that toot online anyway. Having said that the last time I went to the CLA, I must have met half a dozen or so friends who I hadn't seen for ages and had a good catch up over a few beers - which for me is more what game fairs should be about than just endless rows of shops. But each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I've been to quite a few over the years but only go occasionally now. I may go when it returns to Belvoir again. Funny thing is the family have no interest in shooting but enjoy going to the CLA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker boy Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Funny thing is the family have no interest in shooting but enjoy going to the CLA.. Same here, they have no interest in shooting,hunting or dogs but its the Mrs that books our CLA camping and tickets. Lets just hope its nice weather for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 What do people do for 2/3 days at a game fair? Help out old Paul eat too much, shoot at clays, drink beer, run dog in scurry, meet friends old & new & socialize - 2 days is not long in passing B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Think im gonna give it a go this year...couple of spare seats from manchester if anyone wants a lift.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Ill be going. went to Midland last year, will never go again! more like a fair ground and as said before, full of ####'s and Chavs! Hopefully CLA will be better?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I think we will be going but will decide on the day depending on the weather and the bank balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I've tickets ordered for all 3 days but have broken my ankle and will be on crutches for up to 11 more weeks, with no driving either. If anyone wants the tickets they are half price, £32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I've tickets ordered for all 3 days but have broken my ankle and will be on crutches for up to 11 more weeks, with no driving either. If anyone wants the tickets they are half price, £32. If you would sell two of them I would be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 If you would sell two of them I would be interested I'm not sure they will split. The online sales form made it sound like they might be in the form of a 3-day pass. Not known it before, though. Have to wait for them to arrive. Cash and collect prefered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Going on the Friday with my Grandson,. Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Wasn't sure! But have just made the decision - we are going to just go up for the day on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul041075 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've tickets ordered for all 3 days but have broken my ankle and will be on crutches for up to 11 more weeks, with no driving either. If anyone wants the tickets they are half price, £32. How many have you ordered would be interested I two tickets but would need them posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fieldcrafter-uk Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Well I think I will be going Saturday and Sunday , iv not been for a few years and allways wish I had bent heaven and earth to get there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd2130 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 I'll be there on saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 How many have you ordered would be interested I two tickets but would need them posted? I ordered one for each day. I think I have found a buyer for the lot on the Stalking Directory form. They've got time to send me a cheque and I won't pay it in until I am sure I can post the tickets in time for them to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ill be there on the Friday and Saturday. Ill be working though on The Archery Company stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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