Screwfix have sent me vouchers for the Homebuilding and renovating show
at the NEC from 10-13th April.

I'm tempted to go to have a look around, but before I decide, I thought
I'd see if anyone has been before, and was it worthwhile?

Thanks
Alan.

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In message , A.Lee
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Screwfix have sent me vouchers for the Homebuilding and renovating show
at the NEC from 10-13th April.

I'm tempted to go to have a look around, but before I decide, I thought
I'd see if anyone has been before, and was it worthwhile?

Umm... long walk from the car park!

ISTR there was some confusion finding which entry queue dealt with
concessionary tickets. You are expected to fill in a personal details
form which, in my case, has resulted in endless mails advertising NEC
events.

I was specifically interested in heat pumps and found three stands with
reasonable displays.

It is a big site and well attended so you won't pop round in a few
minutes. Restaurants adequate: otherwise no where to sit down.

I haven't been back:-)

regards

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Tim Lamb wrote:

In message , A.Lee
writes
Screwfix have sent me vouchers for the Homebuilding and renovating show
at the NEC from 10-13th April.

ISTR there was some confusion finding which entry queue dealt with
concessionary tickets. You are expected to fill in a personal details
form which, in my case, has resulted in endless mails advertising NEC
events.
....
It is a big site and well attended so you won't pop round in a few
minutes. Restaurants adequate: otherwise no where to sit down.

I think I'll go for a look.
It is only 45minutes from me by car/motorbike, or an hour by train, and
a few new ideas may open my eyes to new business oportunities (well I
can but hope!)
Thanks
Alan.

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A.Lee wrote:
Tim Lamb wrote:

In message , A.Lee
writes
Screwfix have sent me vouchers for the Homebuilding and renovating
show at the NEC from 10-13th April.

ISTR there was some confusion finding which entry queue dealt with
concessionary tickets. You are expected to fill in a personal details
form which, in my case, has resulted in endless mails advertising NEC
events.
...
It is a big site and well attended so you won't pop round in a few
minutes. Restaurants adequate: otherwise no where to sit down.

I think I'll go for a look.
It is only 45minutes from me by car/motorbike, or an hour by train,
and a few new ideas may open my eyes to new business oportunities
(well I can but hope!)

Never stop looking mate! Try not to buy anything though!


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www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257

On 2008-03-29 18:20:51 +0000, Tim Lamb said:

In message , A.Lee
writes
Screwfix have sent me vouchers for the Homebuilding and renovating show
at the NEC from 10-13th April.

I'm tempted to go to have a look around, but before I decide, I thought
I'd see if anyone has been before, and was it worthwhile?

Umm... long walk from the car park!

They usually have buses at NEC. Actually the train is quite a good option.


ISTR there was some confusion finding which entry queue dealt with
concessionary tickets. You are expected to fill in a personal details
form which, in my case, has resulted in endless mails advertising NEC
events.

... only if you give them your real address....


I was specifically interested in heat pumps and found three stands with
reasonable displays.

It is a big site and well attended so you won't pop round in a few minutes.


Restaurants adequate: otherwise no where to sit down.

I haven't been back:-)



i try to avoid the place.