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    Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 6:33pm
I wonder how many Class Associations will be triggered by this change to review exactly how much return they get from attendance. And consider that their money may be better spent in a totally different way and place?.

The days of collecting subs, discussing matters at the show etc etc are long gone

Edited by ian.r.mcdonald - 07 Mar 20 at 6:35pm
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Not a lot  the RYA can do about that lol. Blame dr beaching and every government since and a lack of joined up thinking. My daughter went to a concert on a Saturday  in Manchester a few weeks ago.
Went up there no probs ( we are on the main line) . Guess what time the last train back to Birmingham or Coventry was , 9.30 pm !!! Our train network is a joke .  Smile
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Posts: 789 		Post Options Post Options   Quote tink Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 4:31pm
Originally posted by zeon

Originally posted by Do Different

But surely to goodness however you two bat your personal experiences to and fro, it would be better long term for responsible planning if the venue was easily accessible by train?

Think your question has just been answered  Smile

Yes but if you live south of Farnborough you going to drive, London people might get the train. The North are going to have multiple changes, doesn’t make it very enjoyable with kids and you have been up since silly o’clock. 
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Posts: 789 		Post Options Post Options   Quote tink Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 4:28pm
Originally posted by Do Different

But surely to goodness however you two bat your personal experiences to and fro, it would be better long term for responsible planning if the venue was easily accessible by train?

Referee YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS!!
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Originally posted by Do Different

But surely to goodness however you two bat your personal experiences to and fro, it would be better long term for responsible planning if the venue was easily accessible by train?

Think your question has just been answered  Smile
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It is easily accessible by train -there are four stations within 10 minutes.  The Farnborough airshow is huge in comparison to the dinghy show, getting there really isn’t a problem for the bulk of the country, and anywhere else will still be difficult for someone.  And you can always charter a plane straight there :)
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But surely to goodness however you two bat your personal experiences to and fro, it would be better long term for responsible planning if the venue was easily accessible by train?
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Originally posted by tink

Again from personal experience I will disagree, if you’re close to the East or West coast mainline and the drive is more than two hours the train always trumps the car especially the deals you get buying early. 
Only if you’re going on your own.  As much as the drive round the north circular is a PITA (especially on League Cup final day...), it is far cheaper to drive than take the train if you go as a family.  
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Again from personal experience I will disagree, if you’re close to the East or West coast mainline and the drive is more than two hours the train always trumps the car especially the deals you get buying early. 
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Originally posted by tink

Originally posted by zeon

I live in Coventry as central as you get in the midlands and England too for that matter . Farnborough is slightly further distance wise but the difference in travelling time is bugger all. It just means a trip down the m40 instead of the m1. The show moving is not going to make any difference to me and most people in the midlands.
I do understand it will make a difference if you are travelling by train. But let’s be honest the vast majority of people visited ally pally by car .



Based on the busyness of the shuttle bus I would say train is the predominant mode of transport 

Would be very interested to know how many of those people using the shuttle bus are from outside London and have used the train to get to London .I suspect very few .
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