I understand what you say......but the social side of a show comes naturally from those attending. What I am looking for, is for fanciers to give an input that would help me, and other show organisers, so I can ascertain what would draw people to a show from an organisers point of view. At the Dunoon show we were always asking exhibitors what we could do to make the show better, and on more than one occasion we changed it accordingly. We place a high priority on what people want so we can make it better. By doing this, the show should attract more people, and your priority of meeting up with old friends and an opportunity to make new friends would naturally be in place .