4x4 nut Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hope you don’t mind me posting the following events, they are newsworthy after all, but obviously remove immediately if regarded as spam … thanks! 4x4 MARKET Land Rover ~ Jap ~ Jeep new/used parts, spares, accessories Building on knowledge gained over 10 years organising major national 4x4 events, the time has come to launch a completely new event that has been waiting in the wings for some time - 4x4 Market. Comprising a series of nine Sunday markets held each month from March to November, 4x4 Market features a large 4x4 autojumble area (approx. 80% Land Rover, 20% Jap 'n' Jeep), 4x4 and off-road trade stands, a 'Vehicles For Sale' Area and an optional reduced fee off-road course at every venue. As all the family are welcome, additional non-4x4 related trade stands will be present together with displays and attractions, kids amusements, refreshments and free parking. Admission £5 adults, children (under 16 yrs) free. 8.30am – 4.00pm Visitors / Trade info via Tom McGuigan on 01202 421284 ~ 07958 216266 ~ http://www.4x4-market.co.uk 16 March 2008 (weekend before Easter) 4x4 Market (Southwest) 1 Matchams Stadium & Leisure Park, Hurn Rd, Bournemouth, BH24 2BT 20 April 4x4 Market (East) Wildtracks, Newmarket, CB8 7QJ http://www.wildtracksltd.co.uk 18 May (weekend before Spring Bank Holiday) 4x4 Market (Southeast) Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4PE http://www.tulleysfarm.com 15 June 4x4 Market (West of London) Berkshire - To be confirmed 06 July 4x4 Market (Northeast) Frickley Off Road Centre, Broad La, South Elmsall, Doncaster, West Yorks WF9 2ND http://www.frickley4x4.co.uk 31 August (weekend after August Bank Holiday) 4x4 Market (Northwest) Cowm Off Road, Tong End Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale OL12 8XG http://www.cowmleisure.com 07 Sept 4x4 Market (Midlands) Avalanche Adventure at Sibbertoft, Welford Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9UJ http://www.avalancheadventure.co.uk 12 Oct 4x4 Market (West) Herefordshire - To be confirmed 09 Nov 4x4 Market (Southwest) 2 Matchams Stadium & Leisure Park, Bournemouth, BH24 2BT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Nice , But since when has Bournemouth been the SOUTHWEST ??? Now If you said Exmouth or Plymouth well that would be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabsj Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Nice , But since when has Bournemouth been the SOUTHWEST ???Now If you said Exmouth or Plymouth well that would be ok yes i find it amaizing that people do not know where the southwest border is. its not to much to ask that if you advertise something in the southwest it should actually be there most forget devon and cornwall exist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sorry to lend weight to the above but... BOURNEMOUTH: South- definitely West- Err... Not really... More like in the middle!!! I am sure there are numerous suitable sites that are in the South West- would definitely be interested if one were to be down this way... Shrek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 most forget devon and cornwall exist Where that then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projectblue Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Where that then It's cos your satnav goes blank past Wellington Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4 nut Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Mmmm, take your point. Because I'm originally a Londoner, even taking into account there's another three counties to the left, to me Bournemouth was and still IS Southwest ... and this despite the fact I now live here! Also, because there is a 4x4 Market (Southeast) in Sussex, I naturally viewed Bournemouth as 'still South but more West'. Doh! Upon reflection calling it South would have been much better; see what I can do. BTW, if this year goes okay, having a true 4x4 Market (Southwest) event in the Devon area next year is 99% certain. Watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Problem here is your competing with 'Old Sodbury' which is very well entrenched and regarded as THE 4x4 event. They charge £5 entry - your asking for the same ................for a start up event ? Whilst a fiver isn't much -whos to say it is going to be worth the time / drive to it / whats there when you get there / etc etc .....and a fiver to find out / put you off going ? If it was free access and free parking you might find the event grow very quickly in terms of repuation, frankly the £5 is to me a sign of charge away, .....you are going to charge sellers and buyers,....... for a new unknown event ? In fact the trader costs are very similar to Old Sods, yet with Old Sod as a seller you know prob what you'll get when you get there - a HUGE audience of buyers, yours is as yet unproven. In simple terms I am thinking of having a clearout this year, Old Sod is further away than yours, and a bit more adgro to get to, BUT the costs are virtaully identical, and guess which one I will chosse (I'll only prob do one) and go to ?....Old Sod everytime... So, if I feel like this then prob others may do too ?. To grow you need to have people say yours is THE one to go to, better than Old sod becuase......you haven't got a becuase yet, but if it was free entry for buyers then that would be a big draw to have someone say "Huge Crowds of buyers" etc ??. Theres an old adage which I belive always rings true "You only get one chance to make a good 1st impression". If those who do attend one of the 1str events finds seller stalls a tad thin, and the sellers find the number of attendees a tad thin too then its doomed. the word that will be spread about will be "Not much use ..too small...no buyers...too few sellers ....waste of time", get it right on the 1st and the comments will drive the volumes up further "It was great...loads of stalls, loads of sellers really good day...will go again". Its not the £5 its what I think that will prob do, reduce numbers of people / place a hurdle as it is a new event if others think similarly it just sort of kills it really For me the £5 and the newness means apathy will prob win, .......I'll just go to Old Sodbury in April (as prob a seller - and er a buyer too ), ........had it been free I would prob have gone to see......(as a buyer 1st for "future" reference) The reality of this is I bet a few will on the day be the same...and just not bother........all for a fiver Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Sorry to disappoint all the die hard SW incumbents , but Bournemouth IS in the South West of England.............. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I thought Bristol was the border and we are gaurds at the gate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I always thought Brizzle was the traditional home of Cletus Spuckler........... or is that just Lard ?........... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Tom, I thought you would know that the West Country has the largest number of recreational 4x4's in the country. New money making idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I always thought Brizzle was the traditional home of Cletus Spuckler........... or is that just Lard ?........... Ian His local name is Lardicus Rolloveropov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Tom,I thought you would know that the West Country has the largest number of recreational 4x4's in the country. New money making idea? Congestion charge ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 An event in Bristol would attract most of the SW and the boyo's from the Valleys almost guaranteeing a hell of a turnout. As for the SW proper, somewhere like Westpoint would be ideal, easy access from the motorway etc, even Brum is only a couple of hours from Westpoint. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Building on knowledge gained over 10 years organising major national 4x4 events Isn't this the same organisation as the land rover world record queue procession? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Living is Southampton South East or South West there is no central south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 The Royal Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallett is a good place in the SW ,Near to Dorset , Devon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Sorry to disappoint all the die hard SW incumbents , but Bournemouth IS in the South West of England.............. Ian Whats all them little fawn coloured bits then. Unitary Authority?. A land with no name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thats Bristol Bob , Where the streets have no name , (Kids weighed all the street signs in ) No they concist of 4 sub countys , North Somerset , Bristol City, South Glos and Bath and north east Somerset . Used to be called the County of Avon . Funny cause the police are still called Avon and Somerset Contabulary and the other emergency services for that matter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Fawn? Looks beige to me. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Lightly stained ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brookers Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 By the time ofthis years Bath and West Show there will be a off road course there. How do I know? I'm designing it Phase one will be ready for the first part of the year, phase 2 and 3 will take a little longer. The Bath and West are really up for this as they understand the need to diversify. So far due to problems with bird flue, foot and mouth etc. they have lost 3 major shows in recent months. One day there may be a major 4x4 / off road motor sport event there How do people feel about this as a location? Brookers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Its a good venue , plenty big enough , and its centraly located between the M5 and the A303. It would be nice to see a big event at this venue. Brookers , Did you used to live at Wincanton ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Tom,I thought you would know that the West Country has the largest number of recreational 4x4's in the country. New money making idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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