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Old 27th August 2014, 09:54 AM
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I for one had a brilliant weekend! As did all the crew! As for the comments about officious high viz wearers, on Sunday eve when trying to locate the playpen, we took a wrong turn. Thankfully one was on hand knew exactly where we were trying to get to before we even murmured play pen, offered to escort us down, but was perfectly happy for myself to do this task.

All the crew enjoyed themselves, even though it rained on Monday, still thought it was a good one. I only hope we are invited back next year!
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Old 27th August 2014, 01:02 PM
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Its always been my way of thinking that if you want to be seen, wear a high viz. This doesn't mean you become the boss of all before you, it just means you can be seen and are taking your own safety to hand as you see fit.

As for loads of event officials in jackets, to my mind its the wrong way round. Surely it would be better for the general conciousness not to see them all over the place? That way if a load suddenly appear, you'll know something is up and you need to stop what your doing/going etc.

Have eyes and ears around for sure, but a name badge (or number) should suffice if instructions are to be given. Personally if folk are accountable for what they do/say I always find them more polite.

As for kids in jackets. Get them involved, teach then some skills and yes make them aware of whats what, but do't ever get them to tell me how to drive or behave.

All my own opinion of course and my thoughts are not connected to Onslow.
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Old 27th August 2014, 06:38 PM
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Onslow,is the best rally in Shropshire for exhibits, I have seen some of the rarest tractors in preservation in the working field.
When I have exhibited I have enjoyed it thoroughly, sadly for personal reasons I did not exhibit this year and to be honest, I missed going, but Ian as for getting out in about a hour, you must be gifted and the the traffic parted in front of you.
One engine owner said it was the worst he had ever seen, it took him an hour and a half to get to the lowloader park, never mind loading and exiting from there. I know several trade stand owners, who are debating whether to go next year, though the takings are good, the time taken to exit site is putting them off, they need to replenish stock and get to the next booking.
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Old 27th August 2014, 06:51 PM
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." I know several trade stand owners, who are debating whether to go next year, though the takings are good, the time taken to exit site is putting them off, they need to replenish stock and get to the next booking."

Speaking from personal experience, I simply cannot think that any trader would refuse to return here because of the delay exiting the site, good shows (from a trading viewpoint) are hard to find!
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Old 27th August 2014, 06:59 PM
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." I know several trade stand owners, who are debating whether to go next year, though the takings are good, the time taken to exit site is putting them off, they need to replenish stock and get to the next booking."

Speaking from personal experience, I simply cannot think that any trader would refuse to return here because of the delay exiting the site, good shows (from a trading viewpoint) are hard to find!
May be, they could be somewhere else that is less hassle.
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Old 27th August 2014, 07:28 PM
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Don't forget this is on in Shrewsbury the same weekend
http://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/
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Old 27th August 2014, 08:20 PM
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Its interesting reading all this bollocks about Onslow.

If reports of getting on site at Dorset are to be believed the Onslow troubles are small fry and show what a well organised show it really is.
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Old 27th August 2014, 08:29 PM
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I agree with Hedd, the real reason is that the rally site is located on the main trunk road to Mid Wales and most of the population of the West Midlands are having one last trip to the sea side before winter. Little anyone can do regarding the amount of traffic on that road, with the possible exception of holding the rally on an available weekend in the middle of December!
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Old 27th August 2014, 09:30 PM
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I agree with Hedd, the real reason is that the rally site is located on the main trunk road to Mid Wales and most of the population of the West Midlands are having one last trip to the sea side before winter. Little anyone can do regarding the amount of traffic on that road, with the possible exception of holding the rally on an available weekend in the middle of December!
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Old 27th August 2014, 09:45 PM
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We travel from Preston to Onslow with our Burrell tractor on its transporter and 6 berth caravan hooked behind. This rally is a good enjoyable weekend for us and now we know the run of things we hang on with loading and leaving site till later, this year we left in pouring rain about 8 pm. The bug bear for me is getting my caravan and engine from the engine line down to the wagon, and we have realised now that you might as well just wait till about 6 pm before starting this manourve, so we take tea in the caravan, pack up, and wait till the weight of traffic has gone.

Onslow is no different to any other annual event and surlely if it wants to survive it must change a little each year and also introduce specials such as the Tanner display. Obviously not every change will suit everybody, however judging by the weekends attendance and above reported problems which in the main are all due to its popularity it looks to me like the committee has got the formula about right.

Every rally has its problems and there other rallies we attend where traffic queues form at the end of the event when everyone wants to leave at the same time, however this problem isn't unique to steam rallies , go to a big pop concert, sporting event or agricultural show and you will expect to be in traffic.

What I want to say in summary is that it is very easy to critisise the organising of the event but I wonder how many people offering criticism would be prepared to give their time to help improve things. Therefore I would like to offer a big THANKYOU to Edward and the committee for all their hard work in putting on this event for us to attend and long may it flourish.
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