Blackpool 2011

[sapper756]

Having been to Blackpool this year, and through talking to fanciers there, and also reading posts on here and other sites, there seems to be some who feel that Blackpool was a disappointment this year, and is slowly getting worse each year.

For those of you who attended, what was your impression of the show this year?

 

And if you were disappointed, why?

 

Personally, once again I enjoyed my weekend, how ever, I did feel there were not so many stalls in the winter gardens this year.

 

 

Thank You

Edited January 27, 2011 by sapper756

[Henrik]

I wasnt disappointed but though the show was a bit Quieter than usual. The only really bad thing was that the bar ran out of John Smiths on the Sunday morning and I had to revert to lager.

[PIGEON_MAN]

There were definatly less stores than last year but still enjoyed myself,booked in at the same hotel ready for next year.

[OLDYELLOW]

I felt it was quieter than in past however I think that's due to outside sales , as always there are those of us that are disabled and a lot of older guys who have bad mobility and there weren't enough seating areas which have seriously depleted over the years and no tables in basement next to cafe as were in past years , this needs addressing as older and disabled fanciers simply wont go , I really think that a newer venue would be better have it all on one floor and more seating areas , the biggest problem is the parking costs which has gone up and up over the years .Other than the aches and pains i still have i had a great day , but a new venue and more thought into seating areas would be greatly appreciated by all

[Guest peter4pm]

i attended with my mrs ...and the first thing my mrs said to me after 5 mins in the winter gardens on the saturday was ...its really quiet ....Yes folks it looks like good ole Blackpool is on a downward spiral regarding people attending ....not as many stalls this year ethier which was dissapointing also.

All in all it was an ok show ..but i wont be attending next year i dont think , as it will just be the same as the last two years . nothing changes in sandy cove to make you want to go again....

[THE FIFER]

yes agree not as active as it has been, but still fanciers there to buy their bits n bobs, and the most part to meet old and new friends, and a break away from the lofts for a couple of days, I agree on the seating bit,not much around, and hopefully basics will have a place next year for members to stop off and have a chat and a seat, :emoticon-0167-beer: and the Winter Gardens is getting a bit done up so hopefully a lot better for next year, :pidge:

[Guest lenwadebob]

I would agree with much of Marks comments, regarding disability access and lack of seating. Maybe there wasn't as many stalls as in the past, but like has already been said this is probably due to outside sales. It will always be a difficult issue to try and please everyone, but for me personally, I feel that moving the show from Blackpool would lose all the nostalgia and character that has become part of the occasion. I have been to all the shows, at many venues, down the years, and none of them comes anywhere near Blackpool for the comradeship, socialising and volume of pigeon fanciers who attend. JMHO

[THE FIFER]

THE Reddings were pleased with Huge Attendance at the best show to date, Attendance was up 6% on last year with 20,000 visitors in Attendance, so not bad really, :emoticon-0137-clapping:

[Henrik]

THE Reddings were pleased with Huge Attendance at the best show to date, Attendance was up 6% on last year with 20,000 visitors in Attendance, so not bad really, :emoticon-0137-clapping:

Find that a little strange as I thought it was easier to get around this year but I suppose the ticket sales tell the right story.

[jocky]

Find that a little strange as I thought it was easier to get around this year but I suppose the ticket sales tell the right story.

I AM LIKE YOU A THOUGHT IT WAS A LOT QUIETER THIS YEAR. AS FOR BLACKPOOL ITSELF IT BADLY NEEDS A FACE LIFT AS DO MOST OF THE HOTELS APART FROM THAT STILL THOUGHT IT BRILLIANT :emoticon-0167-beer: :egyptian:

[gordi.b]

had a great weekend , me,t up with old mates bought a few things had a few drinks?my brother/ sister in laws go every year with us and luv it, to many stalls selling non pigeon stuff yes it was easier to get around but it was still busy.

[Gail J]

Find that a little strange as I thought it was easier to get around this year but I suppose the ticket sales tell the right story.

 

Same here, lots of stands missing, yes the seating area needs addressing, people pinching our chairs at the arena although I enjoyed myself seeing everyone, old & new friends, probably still go next year

[paullock]

This was my first Blackpool show as been flying 6 years, I thought it was great, the Winter Gardens is a completly different experiance to any other venue ive every seen and was interesting finding all the different shows and arenas, when I got a bit leg tied I went and had a sit down in the Auction theatre - great place to relax and watched all these loaded fanciers splashing the cash, Stayed friday and Saturday night and met some great people and had a few jars, going again next year,cant wait.

 

PAUL.

[Guest Tooshy Boy]

I HAVE BEEN TO BLACKPOOL THE LAST 15.YEARS THIS YEAR WAS EMPTY COMPAIRED TO LAST YEAR .YOU COULD WALK ABOUT NO BOTHER THIS YEAR I WAS IN FROM 9.30 TILL 2.45. SO SOMEONES AT THE MADAM.

[THE FIFER]

Find that a little strange as I thought it was easier to get around this year but I suppose the ticket sales tell the right story.

 

just going by the article from the Reddings, in the RP, and they should know how many tickets sold, it could be the winter gardens walk about is quieter because lots are sitting in at auctions,

[Guest Tooshy Boy]

just going by the article from the Reddings, in the RP, and they should know how many tickets sold, it could be the winter gardens walk about is quieter because lots are sitting in at auctions,

I DONT BELEAVE IT.///

[OLDYELLOW]

ok ticket sales might of been high , but did all buying tickets attend how did they get the numbers ???? if was counting handed tickets in fair enough , but i thought was a lot quieter than recent years I didn't have to shuffle everywhere

[kirky]

i seem to remember them saying last year there was 25,000 attended, also ticket price had gone up by £1 so are thay taking it on money from enterance fees in total as that would be up due to increase.

[airdrie2]

it would be on sold tickets but there were a lot of outside sales this year plus food and booze is cheaper outside

[Guest G.Drysdale + son]

I went on Saturday afternoon after watching Hearts beat Rangers and it was quiet but Sunday morning was heaving asked for 2 day ticket don't do them i was told £6 each day dissapointing

[ALF]

I went on Saturday afternoon after watching Hearts beat Rangers and it was quiet but Sunday morning was heaving asked for 2 day ticket don't do them i was told £6 each day dissapointing

I DIDNAE MAtter if you got 2 day tickets or not as it was £6 a day so ye wouldnae have saved owt

[Guest G.Drysdale + son]

I know that Alan but i thought if you got a 2 day ticket for a tenner more people might attend there was a guy outside with a hand stamp for £2 a go but i did think there was less stalls than the last time i was down and why was there stalls selling gold

[Guest pigeonguy147]

I know that Alan but i thought if you got a 2 day ticket for a tenner more people might attend there was a guy outside with a hand stamp for £2 a go but i did think there was less stalls than the last time i was down and why was there stalls selling gold

i went for a p*ss in the arena bar toilet absolutely stinking