The problem that Launceston faces is the Tredinnick rally that started a few years back. Some organisers of sections were reported to have given passes to the Royal Cornwall show if they gave up Launceston. This year they targeted traders with a £40 pitch fee regardless of size. That was for the full show, not daily, however there were no fire breaks between stalls and apparently too close to the ring. Also, a lot of exhibitors pass Tredinnick to get to Launceston so it's easier for them to go to that.
Launceston is also struggling internally with section leaders leaving. My own leader was in charge of five sections, so we helped as much as we could.
Ultimately there needs to be a change in direction at the top. A rethink if you will. Possibly changing the date if that's what is needed. Whilst it's nice to pick up a three day bank holiday, they could do a Boconnoc and do Friday to Sunday if they really want to stick with a three day show.
But they are on a downhill spiral. Lack of exhibitors = lack of public = lack of exhibitors. Rinse and repeat.
Personally if Launceston stopped, I would give up that weekend. A lot of people are the same that they would never attend Tredinnick after the way they have acted.
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