Footman James Great Western Car Show Shepton Mallet 8th & 9th Feb 2020

[Mr. Cricket]

I can't see any reference to this annual show but wondered if the CCCUK would have a stand present? I have a private entry application but would prefer to be in a group if there is one ?

Anyone else intend attending ? I've had invites for a few years but never attended as it's quite a trip but now think what the heck it gets next year off to a good start..



Stuart

 

[Rich]

Many years ago we always used to have a stand. I have copied your post to the South West reps for their comments.

 

[PhilV8]

I go every year, parking in the 'classic' car park. Each time there is less and less there, both club wise and stall wise. Can't think of any national clubs that have attended recently, most seem to be local. There are always a few Corvette's in the car park though. It's a show it's difficult to spend a day at, 2 maybe 3 hours and you've seen everything at least twice.

Phil

 

[antijam]

....... It's a show it's difficult to spend a day at, 2 maybe 3 hours and you've seen everything at least twice.....

I agree. If the weather's cold and windy as it often is in February, the marquees are cold and windy too. I gave up when the frequent speed limit changes coupled with cameras made the trip down the A37 a misery.

 

[Mr. Cricket]

I go every year, parking in the 'classic' car park. Each time there is less and less there, both club wise and stall wise. Can't think of any national clubs that have attended recently, most seem to be local. There are always a few Corvette's in the car park though. It's a show it's difficult to spend a day at, 2 maybe 3 hours and you've seen everything at least twice.

Phil

I prefer the smaller shows and thanks for the feedback. Did the NEC again this year despite saying never again as its got too big in my opinion. But as it was the CCCUK 40th I went anyway..

 

[Mr. Cricket]

I agree. If the weather's cold and windy as it often is in February, the marquees are cold and windy too. I gave up when the frequent speed limit changes coupled with cameras made the trip down the A37 a misery.

When you say marquees - I take it that is the stall holders not where cars are displayed ? On their site it suggests that the display cars are inside with the traders and whatnot:

"the halls of the Royal Bath & West Showground are filled to the rafters with specialist traders, parts suppliers and jumble stands offering missing pieces of restoration"

 

[PhilV8]

When you say marquees - I take it that is the stall holders not where cars are displayed ? On their site it suggests that the display cars are inside with the traders and whatnot:

"the halls of the Royal Bath & West Showground are filled to the rafters with specialist traders, parts suppliers and jumble stands offering missing pieces of restoration"

Yes, the cars are all in 'real' buildings.