The Western Show Malvern. 2012 (1 Viewer)

[champers]

Just wondering why another club is allocated more space when Fun has a larger turnout oh:oh:

 

[movan]

:Blush::Blush: Yep, Kath. That was what I was trying to say, sorry, but you managed to be succinct.... I'm not good at that. But to compound that, if they don't allocate the actual spaces till the end of the booking, as she said to me, why can't they then give MHF a bigger field when they allocate them. Are you there, Jim?

 

[Stephen & Jeannie]

Just phoned to book they said that they already have 65 bookings for fun so are full

They didn't want my money either when I tried to book ! I gave up in disgust in the end !oh:

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[movan]

:Sad:Crumbs, Steve. Don't cry. I'm not fussy. I'll have it.

 

[slobadoberbob]

I know the frustration however

Hi all, I just phoned Warners thinking yesterday how helpful they were compared to normal when they said they would accept phone call till form came in........... NO, they won't. They said MHF full. I asked about Caravan and Camping cos they are usually next to Fun .... No, they are full too.

What we have done in the past, since also if you want to be near someone you need to arrive together, is book in General camping and meet up in the car park a few hundred yards down the road to arrive together. If anyone interested in doing that then can we sort it.... I only decided to go as meeting someone in the days after at a site not too far away from there..... but would love to meet up with some of those who not managed to get into the Western.

As Kath says, if they are turning money away, not like Warners!!!!, why not allocate some of the extra space to Fun. The woman on the phone said they have NOT allocated areas on the fields yet, until after the closing date for bookings so it should not be a problem then should it?

She said I, and the rest of us who havn't got on, should have booked earlier. I asked how that can be when some of us have home problems with family illnesses. Again, there seems to be no give in their policies.

I know your frustration in not being able to book and be with the MHF... but I speak for me alone.. we have already been moved to one of the worse areas on the site.. up by the horse dung heap and as far back as we can go.. if they gave us more room we will end up even further from the show.... we are not there yet, but given the distance now further would be hard for many of us that are less mobile. While I want to be with MHF, we did consider the idea of just going back to booking as a disabled person like we have in years past to save the long distance to get to the show.

We saw what happened at Peterborough with getting larger and larger. it can be self defeating in the end... Next year again we will go back to the disabled parking as it is a lot less difficult to get to the show on a scooter. Regrettable as that is I hope ... being selfish ... that we stay at 75 members.. also as it gets bigger it is impossible to be with friends as they are cast over a very large area.

I booked within days of the show being announced... I tend to do that with all shows... have been known to lose the fee's if I cannot sell on a ticket that I am unable to use. Members may want to consider that it may be the case these days you need to think far ahead. But as I say these are my personal views. As I have said I am sorry that all those that wanted to come may have to go in to general area. Those their last year know we did not have a massive amount of room at the end of the day.... plus the water pressure at the water tap was about useless. I do feel we (MHF) are treated less favourably as we get bigger by show organisers.... which seems a shame.


Bob

 

[Jim]

I know your frustration in not being able to book and be with the MHF... but I speak for me alone.. we have already been moved to one of the worse areas on the site.. up by the horse dung heap and as far back as we can go..

Bob, there were clubs further away last year than we were, and we had a brilliant time. As our group gets larger it can be harder to find an area closer that is large enough. An extra minute or twos walk or scoot is a small price to pay to be together and nothing to moan about really. That said, I have spoken to them about rally areas for next year. If a few Hundred meters is too much for you then do book into the the disabled section which is of course always much nearer the show but much further away from the fun.

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[bobandjanie]

BOOKING CLOSES ON MON 30th July at 10am

Attendees

1. bobandjane
2. Jim
3. Brisey
4. gaz
5. slobadoberbob
6. MrMotorhome
7. Janine
8. martin1485
9. Glyn and Debbie
10. Silkcut1105
11. Sundowners
12. Theonlysue
13. Carol
14. Dai
15. tony garvin
16. bungy
17. Tony Santara
18. Geo & Pammy
19. rayb182
20. champers
21. Bertha
22. Scotties
23. gary&barb
24. Ludo
25. Road Burner
26. grumps147
27. Drew
28. audreyj
29. yogibear
30. G2EWS
31. tattytony
32. lindyloot
33. Freedom Hunter
34. Winnie Brave
35. gozomike
36. froghopper
37. frenchgirl
38. charl
39. Encantador
40. Griffs
41. jeffhop
42. ROCKYTOPS
43. xjrchris
44. atlantisbird
45. Red Dragon
46. MikeandCarolyn
47. louwil
48. dellwood33
49. catspyjamas
50. welshcowboy
51. minx
52. moharper
53. novawight
54. Wendy Scott
55. Kenny and Dolly
56. DavenRose
57. atv
    

When you have booked with Warners, post on this thread.
Bob and Jane.

 

[Red Sonja]

Booking may not have closed yet Bob and Jane but people cant book with Fun as they are full.

Maybe you should be asking people to come out of the closet

Sonja

 

[haganap]

we have booked to go to cheshire motorhome show on the 13th to 16th july anybody else going steve an

Hi Steve, could you post on the Northern motorhome show meet thread? there are 19 vans listed and I am still trying to locate the missing 8 some have said they have booked with fun but not let anyone know. Not a massive problem as there are only a few of us, but still makes my life a tincy bit easier.


Now on to this thread?

I think it's time for Warners to be pushed away. I think's its ridiculous that they can not accomadate a large club rally. They always know there's a good turn out so why on earth not allocate decent space?

And sorry Bob, I know your in a chair and don't mean to sound abrupt or rude but the needs of the many will always outweigh the needs of the few in terms of areas to go on to. But, being funsters, you know we would lift you and your chair or aframe it to Tara and Izzy to get you across to the show wherever that is placed.

Warners = don't like fun for some reason, im sure of it.

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[movan]

Hi Bob, I wouldn't want to move anyone further away from the show... The last two years I havn't made it due to mum and dad's illness despite having paid the fee (non-returnable by Warners despite dad's death in July).

But the last time i went to the show MHF wasn't too far from the show and there was another field adjacent to it with another club on it... so I can't see why therefore they couldn't let mhf overspill onto that since they said to me they hadn't decided where everyone was going - and put the smaller club somewhere else .... but apparently they have told others that we are by a dung heap according to the above posts. Contradiction from Warners again. :Sad:

If I understand it correctly mhf isn't the only club fully booked so organisation somewhere at Warners isn't brill is it if there is still a way to go from final booking date .... the allocation of areas SHOULDN'T be done surely until final numbers are in - and surely, a good pr would be to give those clubs that support them with large numbers, a place NEAR the show as a reward. I wouldn't choose a tiny kitchen cupboard for my tinned food if I had 50 tins of veg... sorry, just an anomaly and not good but I am tired.

 

[haganap]

Hi Bob, I wouldn't want to move anyone further away from the show... The last two years I havn't made it due to mum and dad's illness despite having paid the fee (non-returnable by Warners despite dad's death in July).

But the last time i went to the show MHF wasn't too far from the show and there was another field adjacent to it with another club on it... so I can't see why therefore they couldn't let mhf overspill onto that since they said to me they hadn't decided where everyone was going - and put the smaller club somewhere else .... but apparently they have told others that we are by a dung heap according to the above posts. Contradiction from Warners again. :Sad:

If I understand it correctly mhf isn't the only club fully booked so organisation somewhere at Warners isn't brill is it if there is still a way to go from final booking date .... the allocation of areas SHOULDN'T be done surely until final numbers are in - and surely, a good pr would be to give those clubs that support them with large numbers, a place NEAR the show as a reward. I wouldn't choose a tiny kitchen cupboard for my tinned food if I had 50 tins of veg... sorry, just an anomaly and not good but I am tired.

Also because we are far more pragmatic, (is that the right word for thinking out hte box?)
we have to accept that the weather may also be playing a part already and that they may of had to curtail the area available.

 

[slobadoberbob]

I wonder if it comes down to money Joy?

Hi Bob, I wouldn't want to move anyone further away from the show... The last two years I havn't made it due to mum and dad's illness despite having paid the fee (non-returnable by Warners despite dad's death in July).

But the last time i went to the show MHF wasn't too far from the show and there was another field adjacent to it with another club on it... so I can't see why therefore they couldn't let mhf overspill onto that since they said to me they hadn't decided where everyone was going - and put the smaller club somewhere else .... but apparently they have told others that we are by a dung heap according to the above posts. Contradiction from Warners again. :Sad:

If I understand it correctly mhf isn't the only club fully booked so organisation somewhere at Warners isn't brill is it if there is still a way to go from final booking date .... the allocation of areas SHOULDN'T be done surely until final numbers are in - and surely, a good pr would be to give those clubs that support them with large numbers, a place NEAR the show as a reward. I wouldn't choose a tiny kitchen cupboard for my tinned food if I had 50 tins of veg... sorry, just an anomaly and not good but I am tired.

Just a thought on Warners.. does it come down to money? if every club member in the whole of the show, not talking about just MFH, but all clubs get a £2 discount .. that adds to a lot of money and perhaps Warners want general parking where they can push in campers all the free spaces.. if the Government can think of removing free prescriptions for over 60's then anything is possible. ... just a thought.

Bob

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[slobadoberbob]

well we are up the top of the site hill wise

Also because we are far more pragmatic, (is that the right word for thinking out hte box?)
we have to accept that the weather may also be playing a part already and that they may of had to curtail the area available.

Well we are at the top of the hill site wise... and they do have decent roads over most of the site area.. have seen people get stuck in the past.

Bob:Blush:

 

[slobadoberbob]

it was not a moan JIM

Bob, there were clubs further away last year than we were, and we had a brilliant time. As our group gets larger it can be harder to find an area closer that is large enough. An extra minute or twos walk or scoot is a small price to pay to be together and nothing to moan about really. That said, I have spoken to them about rally areas for next year. If a few Hundred meters is too much for you then do book into the the disabled section which is of course always much nearer the show but much further away from the fun.

It was not a moan JIM, that is why I was careful to make sure I made the point it was my view.

The less use the scooters do the less charging time it takes to get them back on line.. less charging time means less genny use (saves in my pockets as well)... But scooters and power chairs take a long time to recharge so you get to go round the show less times.. i.e once a day rather than twice. But that is life and there is not a lot I can do about it.

The entertainment we made ourselves is first class and it is rare for us to go to the halls.. no need to to. Also we meet up with friends. We would still do that I am sure where ever MHF is.

I do feel Warners as someone else posted do not seem to worry about the views of MHF members. I agree with others that it seems a bit daft to close the bookings to a club so early, given the main 'general' parking is still being sold... or is it they have an issue with the weather of recent times and are aware that the ground is still soft? who knows.

It is (for me) the best show of the year. I am looking forward to it.... but I was making just my own observation as they affected me. Just do not want anyone getting up set over them, no offence was intended. I just felt we are being treated very second class these days by Warners.. but some I am sure will not agree.

The one issue I do moan about is the poor water supply we had last year.. that was silly.

Lets hope Warners read the disquiet the members feel.. I know they do read our posts, otherwise there staff would not come up to me and say are you slobberdoberbob (when I have been walking Ezzie)... if they are reading this..... all I ask is we get a fair crack at a decent location given the size of our membership and the large number of RV's within the group... and yes some water pressure.

Bob

 

[tattytony]

A ? please.

If I decided to give up and sell my tickets how could someone else use them as they have first and last letter of reg on them? :Blush:

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[ourcampersbeentrashed]

A ? please.

If I decided to give up and sell my tickets how could someone else use them as they have first and last letter of reg on them? :Blush:

No idea, but it would be the same for someone changing a motorhome between shows. Phone them up give them a new registration number, or if thinking about changing a motorhome say in the registration box "not yet known"

Just because you have bought them doesnt mean you arent giving them as a present to someone else.

 

[MikeandCarolyn]

Well,we are booked and on the list but havn't received tickets yet.
So,we are religously practicing Achy Breaky every morn in an effort to learn it in time But,reading some of the posts an element of disenchantement is creeping in.
Is the MHF area really that bad ? Does the dung heap smell that much ?Is it possible to coax enough water out of the tap ? Are we so far away from the Show that ,even with my stick and extra pain killers,I will be unable to walk there ?
Looking fwd to a FUN time-I hope

Mike.

 

[Jim]

I've spoken to Warners and they are looking at finding us some extra space. They have someone looking at the maps. They will get back to me this morning and I'll let you know. :thumb:

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[Jim]

Well,we are booked and on the list but havn't received tickets yet.
So,we are religously practicing Achy Breaky every morn in an effort to learn it in time But,reading some of the posts an element of disenchantement is creeping in.
Is the MHF area really that bad ? Does the dung heap smell that much ?Is it possible to coax enough water out of the tap ? Are we so far away from the Show that ,even with my stick and extra pain killers,I will be unable to walk there ?
Looking fwd to a FUN time-I hope

Mike.

I reckon over 90% of the funsters who have booked this time were with us last year. So it can't have been that bad. :thumb:

What? The other 10%?...... not sure, they either got lost trying to find the show from our pitch or died from the smell of horse shit.

 

[slobadoberbob]

it is not that bad

I reckon over 90% of the funsters who have booked this time were with us last year. So it can't have been that bad. :thumb:

What? The other 10%?...... not sure, they either got lost trying to find the show from our pitch or died from the smell of horse shit.

Seriously it is not that bad... and I was right up one removed from the horse manure hill (Bit like Murrey hill at Wimbledon).. but it did not actually smell.. or my nose is bunged up.

Yes the water was bad.. sorry to say.. took for ever to get enough in the container and at times we had a small line... I found better pressure a little further way by the sable block in the end.

As I say the site has good concrete roads and I have never got stuck myself in all the years I have been going.. but then I did not get stuck at Peterborough either must be that rear wheel drive I have.

But it is one of the best shows about.. and we did have a great time as a group... still remember JIm with the sledge hammer asking if it was to loud when hit the spike..

It is a shame that Warners do not hear our voices.. But I would not cancel myself... as said the best show and the best group to be with and it is going to be sunny.....

For those that did not get in.. try again I would say.


Bob

 

[Ambilkate]

Just booked on line so they still have places:thumb:

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[slobadoberbob]

one more Ukulele

Just booked on line so they still have places:thumb:

One more Ukulele it seems...

Bob

 

[Ash]

Just booked & paid , can you add us to the list please :thumb:

 

[lunarman]

Just booked and paid on line :thumb: please add us to the list arriving Thursday

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[Road Burner]

Spare tickets

Pam has to go in hospital around that time so we can't go. I have ticket for two if anyone is interested. Not sure how to go about swapping them over, I suppose I could just say I have changed the Van and have a new registration number.

 

[Janine]

Pam has to go in hospital around that time so we can't go. I have ticket for two if anyone is interested. Not sure how to go about swapping them over, I suppose I could just say I have changed the Van and have a new registration number.

You can ring Warners up and change the number - they'll charge you a tenner tho :Sad:

 

[Stephen & Jeannie]

You can ring Warners up and change the number - they'll charge you a tenner tho :Sad:

Yet another reason not to go !!! What an outfit !! Didn't want my money, said they were full up ! what next ! oh:oh:oh:

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[Janine]

Yet another reason not to go !!! What an outfit !! Didn't want my money, said they were full up ! what next ! oh:oh:oh:

Were you a very naughty boy last time you went???

 

[edgy]

Hi Please add us to the list. Arriving Friday evening:thumb:

 

[Viennese]

Great - I have booked!

Please add me to the list - arriving Friday.

Thanks

Catherine

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