An invitation to crafts people:

[fishfish]

Hello folks,I have been asked by the organisers of the Padstow steam rally in Cornwall to spread the word that they are looking for folk to show off their country craft skills,leather workers,bowyers,wood work ,pole lathes,hurdle makers,carvers etc,you dont need to be a pro,There is no fee for a pitch as long as you are demonstrating and you may sell your wares with no fee or percentage to be paid to the show,you also get a free pass for you and your family and camping is free for the duration of the show and i believe the day before and after ,Effectively a free holiday!,its a lovely place and the countryside and coastline is a sight to see,kids and dogs are welcome. There's tonnes to see and do and after the gates close in the evening its a hoot,an on site old English pub,and all the steam engines lit up and chuffing away,and more than a few interesting folk to chat to.
So if your interested or know anyone that might be please contact alan collings at : al.coll4@btinternet.com or have a look at the site : http://www.padstow-rally.co.uk/index.html

heres a link to my album from last year,click on the link to see more:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/9228131@N07/sets/72157645162522740/

ps i hope this was ok to post here.

 

[Toddy]

I think that sounds like a lot of fun

I worked at one event like that, I even have a brass plaque to prove it, for "Making a lovely exhibition of herself "

Wish it were closer, I'd go

M

 

[janso]

We have one outside of St Agnes as well; cracking rally. I'll have to venture up Padstow if there are more craft stalls. I can spend time watching makers for hours on end. Camping as well, sounds like a winner


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[Dreadhead]

I woulod snap that up if it wasn't so far, good luck to those who attend

 

[Toddy]

Slightly O.T.

Hamish, have a look at Traquair medieval fayre. They do much the same thing.

M

 

[Dreadhead]

Slightly O.T.

Hamish, have a look at Traquair medieval fayre. They do much the same thing.

M

ooo fantastic thanks! sadly i'm too busy to do it this year, and working on building up stock for a big viking market i'm due to do in Norway in July Hopefully gear up towards this for next year though!

 

[mrcharly]

Slightly OT, but when the invitation is open with no fees, how do the organisers handle public liability issues?

 

[Toddy]

The organisers cherry pick the crafts folk, and most of us carry our own public liability insurance (usually £5m)
The crafts folks are responsible for both their actions and their goods, iimmc.

The Event will carry it's own Public Liability and Event insurances too, but I don't know where the dividing lines are re responsibility.

I am incredibly grateful that on the whole we don't live in a litigatious society; the fees would be extortionate with just a few claims. One such claim literally put the kybosh on Scout events for years.

M

 

[Everything Mac]

Nice one for posting that mate. I'm going to be offshore for it. gutted as I'm looking to do a few shows this year.

All the best
Andy

 

[mrcharly]

The organisers cherry pick the crafts folk, and most of us carry our own public liability insurance (usually £5m)
The crafts folks are responsible for both their actions and their goods, iimmc.

The Event will carry it's own Public Liability and Event insurances too, but I don't know where the dividing lines are re responsibility.

I am incredibly grateful that on the whole we don't live in a litigatious society; the fees would be extortionate with just a few claims. One such claim literally put the kybosh on Scout events for years.

M

Ok, that makes sense.

It's something that sticks in my mind ever since I was involved in a school trip where a child was hurt and the parents sued (even though they were there at the time).

 

[fishfish]

thanks for those who have shown an interest,i look forwards to meeting some more craft folks.