Hi all,
Summit magazine and others are picking up on the plans for the next Outdoors Show in 2003 after the first one last year (with the reported problems). Below is some info from the OS web site, and while we're on the subject, did you go last year, what did you think of the experience and should OM regulars try for a meet-up?
Cheers, PB
Brand Events, the award winning team who organised this year’s highly successful Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show, announced today that the 2003 event will be nearly three times bigger.
Nicola Meadley, Brand Events director, fresh from success at the Event Awards in London, where the Outdoors Show team picked up the gold award for Best New Exhibition, promised that next year’s show at the NEC, 14th-16th March 2003, will be bigger and better than the first.
“The success of this year’s show in March was phenomenal and we were absolutely delighted to win this industry Oscar,” she says. “Now our focus is on next year’s event and we intend to make it even more successful for all concerned.
“The 2003 show will offer outdoor enthusiasts all of the adventures at this year’s plus a lot more,” says Nicola. “The focus is still on walking, climbing and outdoor pursuits but there will be more specialist areas for the expert enthusiast.”
New attractions for the 2003 event will include The International Canoe Exhibition. “Having this event at The Outdoors Show is a massive boost for both Shows,” says Nicola. “this will offer visitors the chance to sample a full range of paddlesport equipment, skill workshops and watch the experts in action in the Wave Pool.”
The show will also mark some important dates in the climbing world as Paula Langford-Smith, Outdoor Brand Manager of show sponsors Ordnance Survey, explains: “Climb 2003 will incorporate a Celebration of Everest - marking the important 50th anniversary of Hillary and Tensing’s first ascent of Everest.”
Other attractions will include some favourites from last year – the Great British Pub, the YHA Common Room, Craghoppers Adventure Travel, Regatta’s Classic Landscapes and Go Biking with CTC. In addition there are a whole host of new features, such as Sprayway Adventure Sports, Brasher’s Walking Workshop and the International Masters Bouldering Championships with A5 and the Birdwatching Zone.
Improvements for 2003 not only include the various attractions, the increase in floor space and more exhibitors but also the implementation of an adapted telephone system to monitor expected attendance. “The show in March was the first of its kind in Britain and it did far exceed our expectations. The increased size of the event this year will demand such a booking system.” adds Paula.
The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show takes place from the 14th-16th March 2003 at the NEC, Birmingham. Doors open on Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. Tickets will be priced at £8 in advance (£10 on door) for adults; Children/concessions £4 in advance (£5 on door); Children under 5 free; Group discounts are available. Please call ticket hotline on 0870 010 9086 for further details.
Posted: 05/12/2002 at 10:14
