a show of my own

[Bunsey]

yes i'm still on this!

i've sent an email to Pete, asking about it, even though i know it will most likely be a no-go because one of the other midland shows would have to be scratched.

I looked around ages ago trying to find a hall over the Cheshire border so it could be classed as northern ( :P ) but couldn't really find anything that's just of the motorway. i'd hate to have one somewhere that people can't find and no-one turns up

anyway, i was just wondering, in regards to making it a northern show, how much of a big deal is it that it MUST be in Cheshire (technically northern) rather than Staffordshire (technically midlands), like 5 mins down the road! It seems a bit picky, but is that basically the rule and that's that or is there some flexability? i've at least 3 halls in mind without looking, in Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme

look i even drew a map!

[souffle]

Why don't you give Sue the secretary of Northern a call and talk to her Bunsey. Northern actually only have 11 shows set up this year so there may be a slot for you I doubt anyone will measure the borders but you do need to discuss it. It would be nice as more midland people would likely come.

[Bunsey]

cool, i think i'll drop her a line then

edit: i've just sent her an e-mail with an attachment of the demonstratory map

who wants to bet on who replies first, pete or sue?

[souffle]

Sue does not always get e mails as she has problems with her internet so I really would phone. She is very nice so don't worry

[Bourne Valley Hams]

I think you may find that having yet another Northern show may cause some friction with there only being 7 Midland Shows and 10 Southern/SOE shows.
There have been severe rumblings about how unfair it is with the Exhibitor of the Year comp especially as Northern shows tend to be small and therefore much easier to win points.
Not telling who has been moaning - but feel I should mention it!!

[internet_nobody]

I'll grumble :P The North is too far away, I want more Midlands shows! Don't put it in Cheshire, Bunsey!!

[Spuds Mum]

Originally Posted by Bourne Valley Hams

Northern shows tend to be small and therefore much easier to win points.

that may be so Sue, but it certainly isn't me thats winning them all!

[Spacemonkey]

At least you guys have shows near you, I have none, I'd love to go to one but fear I never will

You should have a show in Essex. Just one even! The nearest one to me is right across London, too far to travel with Hamsters I feel.

[Bourne Valley Hams]

[quote=Spud's Mum]

Originally Posted by "Bourne Valley Hams":31o9ek4p

Northern shows tend to be small and therefore much easier to win points.

that may be so Sue, but it certainly isn't me thats winning them all! [/quote:31o9ek4p]

Me neither - far too far for me to travel!! I think last year you had a Southern infiltrator at most of your shows!!

[Bourne Valley Hams]

Originally Posted by Spacemonkey

At least you guys have shows near you, I have none, I'd love to go to one but fear I never will

You should have a show in Essex. Just one even! The nearest one to me is right across London, too far to travel with Hamsters I feel.

I agree - I do feel the East of the country is sadly neglected. Unfortunately most exhibitors seem to live in the West of the country and Essex is just too far to travel. What we need is for lots of Essex/Kent hammy owners to travel to a few shows so they can then make a good case for having their own show!