the unmagnificent man Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I've just seen the advert for woodvale, are any of you lot going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the unmagnificent man Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Last time I went was 10 or 11 years ago and it was Fantastic. I saw it advertised and just thought its about time I went again as I am back in the UK for the weekend. Looking forward to it. I only live an hour away so camping is not an issue :) Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Went last year. It was a good show, well supported. The camping was dreadful with too much noise (too close to the main gate), insufficent toilets etc. It's not just for models either, theres cars, motorbikes, funfair and millions of pikeys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Us senior citizens do get a discount and the Saturday ticket also lets you in again on Sunday. So get your mate to go on Saturday and then use his ticket yourself on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the unmagnificent man Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 NICE LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John ModelPower.co.uk Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Will NOT be going far to Expensive for an over priced car boot sale!!!!!! I hear the Show has been cancelled. No Caravans allowed. in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarLoc FiveStar Adhesives Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 It always was a general show, just one with models , i wouldnt call it any more of a car boot sale or market than any of the other outdoor model shows!, i always thought it was a bit better due to the other non modeling things at the show,As a model show, it was far better before they listened to traders and moved to the great long flightline that wanders off into the distance, and before they got rid of the marquee of traders , the square layout of trade stands was better, better for trade and better for the show if the trade marquee was still there other people who do not have a `market stall` would attend the show meaning more stalls with more choice for modelers I havent heard its actualy canceled yet, last thing i heard was show on but camping for trade but not for visitors, but there are other campsites local to it and probably better facilitys on a real campsiteThe website doesnt say its cancelled either, dates are there for the year after as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 As far as Woodvale is conserned us aeromoddellers are mearly a persecuted minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytilbroke Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The WOODVALE RALLY has not been cancelled !The Forum site RCMF has had a thread on this subject. Basically It has become too expensive meeting all the costs to do the Camping and Caravaning.Yes there are Campsites around there, however a weekend using them and paying for Woodvale becomes much more expensive, as well as more hassle. I doubt that the availlable campsites could accomodate anything like the number of outfits which attended Woodvale. I also know that many who made a weekend of will not be there, including myself and my extended family. I am sad about this, yet I wish the event well as it has been a great event and fundraiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electrotor Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I'm tempted to say RIP Woodvale.Due to unspecified "security issues" the organisers, in their infinite wisom have decided that only competitors shall be allowed to camp there this year. From my aeromodelling perspective well North of the Border, this is a severe blow. It took at least 6 hours driving time to get there, which is about the same as getting to the SAA Scottish Nationals or Airshow in Stranraer. It was the most easily accessible of the big shows to the majority of Scottish modellers and many made a weekend of it. Camping on-site was all part of the fun (toilets excepted). Now, unless you are able to compete, you will have to camp elsewhere, with the added expense, additional journeys every day and inevitable queues to get in and out.Have the organisers taken into account the huge lost revenue from non-competing campers?Having gone since 1987, I think 2007 will have been my last. Under the new regime I will not be returning. I suspect I am not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Magee Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 i am heading to woodvale this year with 11 other lads from our club although reading the posts above it doesn't sound too positive, this will be my first model show so was looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytilbroke Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 The info I got, stated that the Display Flightline will be an all day activity with more input from the Trader Teams. The Aerobatic and Scale competitions seem to have been dropped, though I don't have info on the evening free flight stuff. Enjoy yourselves, it should still be interesting this year at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 The Liverpool Model club will no longer be running the aeromodelling side of this event, I believe the flightline is to be run by Andy Johnson, IMAC UK have found an alternative venue for their 2 day scale aerobatics comp, not sure whats happening about the scale freeflight and radio comps. There is deffinately no camping on site other than for traders. Time will tell how successful this will be, obviously it's a big event even without the aeromodelling side so it's a case of watch this space. Speaking personally I think tthe modelling side of the show has been on the wane for a while now, this may be kill or cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John ModelPower.co.uk Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Forget Woodvale Come to Rufforth York LMA Model Air Show 9- 10th Aug 2008 you can camp, and see a very good flying display . See LMA Site for details As woodvale used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Woodall Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I go to woodvale every year we book in as a car club it cost £5 for a ticket that gives us the ability to camp all weekend on the club stand.I have been going for the past 4 years and love it this year i bought a copy of Phoenix RC and its got me back into flying i now have a minimag not flown it yet maybe sunday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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