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02/5/2012 at 2:46pm
 Location: Hertfordshire
 Outfit: Lots of tents and a 72 VW Camper
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I have just had another chat with the Show Organisers and they have confirmed the show is 100% on.

Unless you hear anything from us direct, then please consider the show to be on and plan to attend as you were.

Cheers Ratty

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02/5/2012 at 2:46pm
 Location: Buckinghamshire
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Billing is absolutely huge, 235 acres - some parts near the river could be affected, whilst others are a long way away, and no risk at all.

Ian

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02/5/2012 at 11:10pm
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This is direct from the Billing Aquadrome site, a statement from the Environment Agency today.

http://www.billingaquadrome.com/FileManager/file/52/Environment_Agency_Update_11.00_02.02.2012.pdf

It seems that the present forecast for the weekend may be favourable but there is more rain tonight & I can confirm the river is very high there & has gone over on to land but the park is not flooded.



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03/5/2012 at 6:10pm
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This was the press release today; All back to Normalish!
http://www.billingaquadrome.com/FileManager/file/53/EA_Billing_Update_Thursday_3rd_May.pdf

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03/5/2012 at 6:15pm
 Location: Hertfordshire
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Hi all,

As advised the show is still on and a lot of the exhibitors are already on site, set up and ready to go.

The above releases have no relation to the show, just about a small part of the campsite, so nothing to worry about.

Just keep checking the link below for any show updates, if you are worried.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=522

Cheers Ratty

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04/5/2012 at 7:00pm
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: Outwell Nevada M
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Were looking forward to it too!

 Does anyone know the best road to come in on?

-Where the entrance is? I was going to satnav NN3 9DA but is there a roadname then I can read me ol' map.(coming from south A1 or M1..

Thanks!

PS Looks like it will be dry until Monday but a bit chilly..



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04/5/2012 at 11:47pm
 Location: Ceredigion
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It is off the A45 and signed posted both ways on A45.


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05/5/2012 at 8:00am
 Location: Kent
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Ok thanks Lyn

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05/5/2012 at 4:25pm
 Location: Ceredigion
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Quote: Originally posted by Ratty on 01/5/2012This show is as follows:
Central England Camping, Caravan and Boat Show 2012

The biggest caravan, camping and boat show in Central England. This brand new show for 2012 is held in May at Billing Aquadrome, Northampton. Find our more and enter our competition win weekend tickets!

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=522

Cheers Ratty
My OH & I have just come back from a day visit to the Camping, Caravan & Boat Show at Billing Aquadrome, Northamptonshire. We paid £30 entry for the two of us. I was shocked one stall with camping & caravan equipment, 2 caravans, 1 stall with fold up boats. It was small, mainly motorhomes. Several of the stall holders were talking to us & the handful of others at the show and were really fed up, one even apologised to us. Another told us they had paid £600 for the pitch and so far today had taken £9:99. I was so cross I went to see the organisers; Active promotions & asked why it had been promoted as a Camping, Caravan and Boat show when it wasn't. Her reply was that a lot of stall holders had pulled out because of the problems this last week over the flooding. I said fair enough but why not reduce the price then from £15 per person to perhaps that for two people.I paid less for the NEC and there was 10 times the space. She said well it's the first day & I pointed out that of the 3 days of the show today had the best forecast and were then any more stalls etc likely to be there tomorrow & she said no. No offer of a refund nothing. If you were thinking of going, don't unless of course you want to buy a motor home!
The donut stall was good though!
At least being local we didn't spend a lot on fuel.
£30 for that is an insult and in my book a big rip off!

Nick600 I hope you had a good camp though!

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05/5/2012 at 6:48pm
 Location: Kent
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We visited this morning. We were going to camp until my nasty cough came back yesterday (just come out of hospital with pneumonia a few months back) so I couldnt risk camping in near freezing temperatures.

We decided to take the girls and the dog and still have a look round the show. When we got to reception we found out there were no boats for the boat show. It wasn't the end of the world though, as we enjoyed looking at the motorhomes and visiting the stalls which were there, The gils loved the huge inflatable slides and the bouncy castle. All the staff and stall holders we spoke to were really friendly and helpful, Although trade was quiet you must consider that a lot of people were just arriving around then and pitching up so (I hope) It will busy up for them!

 Events like these, the weather makes all the difference and for the las few weeks it has been absolutely poor.

I think what I saw of the site/facilities are great especially for youngsters. I loved the miniature railway and the swimming pool looks a sure hit. The main plus in my opinion for this site is the staff. Really nice people.

We will be back to camp.



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05/5/2012 at 10:34pm
 Location: Ceredigion
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Nick600 so glad you enjoyed it. It's great when someone compliments your home county. We arrived about 1:00 and there wasn't a lot of people at the show by then but it did rain for a bit so that's why.
The pool complex is fantastic and of course they have the fair too.
Did you kids get a ride on the ponies?

I hope there will be a large show around our area at a better weather time as I'd love to see one.

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Moreton in the Marsh March/April
Hawthorn Cottage April
Lamb Cottage April
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