Like buses you wait ages for a local exhibition, then 3 come along at one time.
I am at Rainhill Exhibition this weekend with my 3D printing demonstration and a couple of (non narrow gauge) APA box layouts.
In old days every club had its slot, so there was usually something on each weekend. Now some have moved around, and this might be nice for those who can do a couple of shows in one day, it does not help those providing the trade(and therefore a large chunk of money for the exhibition).
Last year NGN had to be cancelled and everyone rallied together and there was an extended OO9 society event in Leigh. It was a superb show, and everything seemed to run smoothly despite being in two buildings , and a wedding in church opposite. Now this year NGN has moved forward a week and clashes with Rainhill exhibition. Quite a lot of narrow gauge interest here, and their Christmas show had an extra treat of a room of OO9, which is planned to be repeated this year.
I know of at least one wellknown trader who can not do NGN this year because of this clash, and a double blow is the cancellation of another big local show due to council incompetence.
So please support as many of the local shows up here as possible. I would love to go to NGN but can't. I was even invited. The new location looks very good and is easier to get to by train. I exhibited at the last NGN show. It was superb. Never known it that busy.
Maybe if more people suggested arranging exhibitions so there were fewer clashes , especially as there are far too few narrow gauge layouts at exhibitions up here.