[woodman]

With christmas approaching our minds might be focused elsewhere at present but I would like to gauge opinion once again on the possible next 'Carpet Cleaners Day Out'.

Lots have asked if I would be organising one again and after the run away success of the last one in Watford where Nigel W and the good gentlemen of A&M ensured that a fantastic day was had by all it would seem a shame not to.

The turn out on the day did take us all by surprise so I thought it best if this time we gave plenty of notice and depending on the numbers decide on the best venue (will have to check with A&M on availability).If we can not arrange something through A&M then a possible hall or hotel venue will be arranged where a charge will have to be made.

What started out last year as a local get together turned into a some thing altogether diffirent with carpet cleaners travelling from Ireland,Scotland and even some from Leicester

So  some guys may want to stay overnight so possible Hotels and prices will have to be checked.If you all stay at the same hotel for instance we can get a discount.

It may seem a long way off but March 2005 would be the seem to be the favoured date.

Remember this event is run by carpet cleaners for carpet cleaners regardless of time served so is an excellent opportunity for new starts and possible new starts to mix and chat with the experts,put faces to names and there will also be a Carpet Cleaners Boot Sale so you might even pick up one or two cheap goodies

Are you up for it? what are your views?

let me know.

[Dynafoam]

St. Trevor,

What an excellent idea 

Judging by the crowd that showed up at Watford, a larger venue may be required, though a visit to A & M is in itself an enjoyable experience.

Regarding the date, it would be well to ensure that it did not clash with the NEC show, especially in the busy month of March.

[Len Gribble]

I’m up for it.

Len

[mark_roberts]

The reason the Watford event was so well attended was the Recoil was there.  But is was also an excellant day as they have an excellant set-up.  Worth the trip from Belfast.

I've travelled over for several sunny day out type events but they all must have one thing in common. 

That is something to draw people to it to make the trip worth their while.  I would suggest organising all the different cleaning systems to be there at once.  Not the suppliers just cleaners with their own gear and we can all have a try and make comparisons.  Or how about a mini training course on stain removal etc etc. 

Just to get together for a chin wag wouldnt appeal to me.

Mark

[*paul_moss]

Trevor a great idea but can it be held in the centre of the country (Birmingham may be) so it makes travelling fair for every body

paul

[woodman]

Hi Mark,

That tends to happen anyway, most machines TM & portables will be on show and we will no doubt see what this new eclipse is all about

Hi Paul,

I'm open to all comments and views, the reason it was held in watford was because as I have said it was originally for local (London and home counties) carpet cleaners.

[littlejack]

Manchester is excellent in spring

[Michel Roberts]

Yep
I,ll Come, London suits me personally but as has just been said Bermingham way does seem fairer.

Michel

[Len Gribble]

Michel

Birmingham wont we need to take the biometrics (ID) cards north of the gap

Len

[dave401uk]

ALL SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD DAY OUT TO ME, BE IT WATFORS OR BRUM, ID LOVE TO BE THERE

DAVE

[strakercleaning]

Add me to the list of definates

[jacko]

I'm interested....

[eclipse]

count me in for a bit of that
would be nice as other people have said to hold it more in the middle of uk to make travelling a bit fairer 

[Derek]

Trevor

Someone has mentioned the Cleaning Show in March at the NEC.
Why not speak to Uncle Ken (the Marigold man) about a possible venue and tack the meeting onto the Show? ... everyone will be up at the NEC anyway and could make it without too much difficulty

Just a thought........

Cheers
Derek

[Dynafoam]

Derek,

Thank you Sir, I've waited all my life to be 'someone'. 

[woodman]

Hi Derek,

Yes might be an idea

I have heard today from guy who runs a leaflet distribution company who might be willing to attend (depends where it's being held) and explain all.

Leaflet distribution has been one of the major topics on the board so I think it will be very useful to have this guy there.

He will be able to answer all our questions, and explain pro's & cons of various forms of leaflet drops from solus to paper share,costs etc.

[Derek]

But Big Brother

Of course you are 'someone'.... a very important someone to the people who read all your technical imput on the forums.

When I grow up I want to be like my big brother   

Derek

[adl]

Count me in any excuse to get away for a day,

regards Dave ADL

[Phil Marlor]

Me & Mark Betts will be there when its organised.

Definately get the leaflet man there.

Phil

[Dynafoam]

When I grow up I want to be like my big brother   

Derek,

Bet you grow up before I do