oxfordfowler Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Just wondering if anyone else off here is going this weekend?. It's always been a good day out in the past and it's a reasonable size so you can have a good look around and still have time for a go on the clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Hopefully going with the GF on Monday on the way back from a weekends camping near Beccles in Suffolk. Just wondering if anyone else off here is going this weekend?. It's always been a good day out in the past and it's a reasonable size so you can have a good look around and still have time for a go on the clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 i have never been is there a gun row to buy one there? and is it a full day out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman99 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'll be there all 3 days working the gundog scurry. Bring your dogs! See you there. fenman99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddywack12 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 i have never been is there a gun row to buy one there? and is it a full day out? We go every year on the Sunday and always enjoy it. It is a full day if you want to see everything (there is no gunmakers row) so doubt you will be able to buy a gun there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Just wondering if anyone else off here is going this weekend?. It's always been a good day out in the past and it's a reasonable size so you can have a good look around and still have time for a go on the clays. I intend on being there sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I intend on being there sunday I didn't think last year was as big or as good as other years and I have been going since it was at Swaffham Prior, a fair old while ago.......but I will still be there Sunday getting covered in dust watching the old steam combine Harvester . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) I'll be there all 3 days working the gundog scurry. Bring your dogs! See you there. fenman99 is that the one in the water ely wildfowlers used to do one there might get there sunday or Monday if weather is good Edited August 19, 2014 by Konnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman99 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 is that the one in the water ely wildfowlers used to do one there That's the one! fenman99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollerman Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Will be there Sunday or Monday.Always seem to bump into someone who I know.Took my little grandsons last year and they both thoroughly enjoyed it.Hope the weather holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Rain on Monday according to this. http://xcweather.co.uk/forecast/stow_cum_quy Will be there Sunday or Monday.Always seem to bump into someone who I know.Took my little grandsons last year and they both thoroughly enjoyed it.Hope the weather holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollerman Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks like it's going to be Sunday then.Not much fun in the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sunday for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 One of our favourites but family have decided to fly in from USA - the last week they can keep grandkids out of school this summer so going to miss it again!! Last year our son was in hospital so quite naffed off. Will pull out all the stops to get to Sandringham - another country fair we particularly like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm going with husband and father. There are some guns on sale but not many. Last year daddy bought me a side by side :-) Best birthday present ever. I shall shoot but I don't hold out much hope of placing; last year was a tricksy course. Kelmarsh was much easier IMHO. Every time I take my father to a country fair he gets into long conversations with at least three chaps about his mobility scooter, how it can cope with mud, how steep a hill it can go up. There's got to be a market for off-road mobility vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesstondriver Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 i think it would be rude not to have a day out !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Yes for me, Sunday. I will be carrying pink Carnations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadorna Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Waste of time and money. Another one dying a death and will not bother again after today's experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Waste of time and money. Another one dying a death and will not bother again after today's experience. What was wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadorna Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Big holes where trade stands usually would be. Too many stands selling exactly the same stuff. Generally felt very poor. Lots of expensive greasy spoons, even the duck truck down on quality. Layout was odd, may be me but not impressed. No Angle Books for my yearly browse and impulsive buy either. Edited August 23, 2014 by Tadorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Waste of time and money. Another one dying a death and will not bother again after today's experience. I thought last year was poor no where as big as other years. I am going tomorrow and if no improvement it will be my last time . East Anglian is now one of the best ones locally . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blasterjudd Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I went yesterday it has changed a bit but would disagree there's just the same amount of stalls they have just moved them round a bit towards the clay shooting area. In fact the marquees are bigger than usual with one large one selling hot cooked food etc and another so called crafts one. Anyways I don't go for the stalls it's just a nice day out to watch the arena and stroll around in pleasant company topped up with a few bargains on the way!!! But I do think the entry is now a bit steep @ £10 a person why don't they say £20 a car as that seems fairer particularly for families !!!!!! I enjoyed it anyways been going for about 18 years now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 just got back from it thought it was a good day out though it was the 1st i have been to colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordfowler Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Just returned home and I have to agree with blasterjudd, there would appear to be the same number of stalls as in the previous (couple of) years they are indeed spread out over the area. Had a good day out - only spoiled by that pesky pair of bolting rabbits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Just got back myself after a day going round with Oxford Managed to get all I needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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