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Flat Figures Painters Forum => Shows => Topic started by: Brian on April 04, 2016, 01:50:35 PM

Title: Welling Show
Post by: Brian on April 04, 2016, 01:50:35 PM

This years show was very quiet, how the clubs can breakeven I just don't know, but a few photos one with the guys and me looking well fed up which is how thing are at the moment )-;

Title: Re: Welling Show
Post by: gerry Larkin on April 04, 2016, 02:03:23 PM

Blimey Guys I'm the only one Smiling!! :o :o :D :D :D  yes it was a quiet show but still good,
as welling always is! congrats to Frank collins and Nick on there medals!

Title: Re: Welling Show
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 04, 2016, 02:45:50 PM

It's good to catch up with familiar faces.

The Competition tables were not well supported, but the flats section was, which is good news :)

Shows are struggling here, not really sure why. In Europe they are still going strong, which is good news.

Title: Re: Welling Show
Post by: Rich Sculpts on April 04, 2016, 02:58:37 PM

In Europe there seems to be a younger contingent keeping the hobby alive - over here? - I think the last image says it all...

PS. I'm also in that age range  ;)

-Rich

Title: Re: Welling Show
Post by: gerry Larkin on April 04, 2016, 04:29:07 PM

I Know it looks like a tea dance at an old folks home  but as they say, where young at heart 8) ??? ::) ;D
no seriously i think its all ages in Europe,  they just seem to have more Go in them then we do!!! :o :o
and  really put a lot more in to there shows,! so its really not an age thing as far as i can see! just more get up and go!!

Title: Re: Welling Show
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 05, 2016, 04:07:55 AM

When I spoke to one of the organisers of a large Dutch show, he explained that they are more than happy to travel 2-4 hours to get to shows, as it is more a meeting of friends most weekends!!

Their hotel rates are also far friendlier and affordable too. £25-£30 a night.   

I have just booked a hotel for the AGM and Figureworld, at £80 a night!!! And this is the cheapest!!!!  even the so called cheapies ( Travel Lodge and Premier Inn)  were coming in at £120!!! ( even though the advert says £29 per night!!! )