County Show [Archive] - Caithness.Org Forums

Joey

12-Jul-09, 22:05

Help, i'm confused!!! I thought the County Show was on in Wick this year, but on passing Tescos tonight there is a sign saying is is on in Thurso!! Can anyone tell me which is correct?

Bradcon

12-Jul-09, 22:06

It is in WICK this year

celtic88chick

12-Jul-09, 22:09

I thought it was in wick this year as well however i haven't seen anything advertising it and its supposed to be on saturday.

Joey

12-Jul-09, 22:11

Thanks for that Bradcon. I think the show folk better get their signage sorted out.

lynne duncan

12-Jul-09, 22:40

http://www.caithnessshow.co.uk/

in wick

spurtle

13-Jul-09, 09:44

It is in WICK this year

Good! It always rains when it is in Thurso

Bradcon

13-Jul-09, 16:48

Fingers crossed for great weather and a good crowd there.

bettedaviseyes

13-Jul-09, 17:06

not been in years to the county show is it still a rip off to get in?:roll:

im behind you

13-Jul-09, 17:23

i was hearing during the weekend that the county show commite was not happy with the side shows as they where taking up a lot more room than normal. but the side shows asked first so tough.

Kevin Milkins

13-Jul-09, 18:36

Help, i'm confused!!! I thought the County Show was on in Wick this year, but on passing Tescos tonight there is a sign saying is is on in Thurso!! Can anyone tell me which is correct?

I cycled past the sign for the county show that is posted roadside at Tesco's and indeed it does say Thurso.

It would seem it is a dual sign that has an interchangable flap for either Wick or Thurso and someone has ripped the Wick flap off the front thus displaying Thurso.:eek:

I can see one or two folk heading over to Thurso for the show.:confused

WICKER09

13-Jul-09, 18:36

not been in years to the county show is it still a rip off to get in?:roll:
To get into the show on Saturday it is Six pounds and Two pounds for kids. Kids Free if under school age

Wellies

13-Jul-09, 18:44

im behind you you should really get your facts right before you make a comment. Your comment is about 10% right it has the words County Show in it

Bookworm

13-Jul-09, 19:44

You've forgot to mention the parking charges.
So if I go on the 18th it'll cost me £6 to get in and £3 to park.

katarina

13-Jul-09, 19:47

mrjolly

13-Jul-09, 20:55

You've forgot to mention the parking charges.
So if I go on the 18th it'll cost me £6 to get in and £3 to park.they have some nerve asking for that kind of money in this hard times.:eek:

upolian

14-Jul-09, 01:38

£9 for entry and parking [para]

Bradcon

14-Jul-09, 14:46

Compared to other Agri Shows, its not that dear, for a whole day out.

Cedric Farthsbottom III

14-Jul-09, 14:54

I cycled past the sign for the county show that is posted roadside at Tesco's and indeed it does say Thurso.

It would seem it is a dual sign that has an interchangable flap for either Wick or Thurso and someone has ripped the Wick flap off the front thus displaying Thurso.:eek:

I can see one or two folk heading over to Thurso for the show.:confused

Ye solved the mystery Kev,the sign definitely said Wick on Saturday when I passed.Mind ye some of the signs out there on the roadside are a bit outdated.The one for the Yardbirds coming to the Assembly Rooms is still out there.[lol]

mrjolly

14-Jul-09, 16:31

Compared to other Agri Shows, its not that dear, for a whole day out.it is when wick is one of the top unemployment
black spots in the uk
:eek:

bobbyrussell09

14-Jul-09, 16:59

get down early an park at sommerfield carpark an walk up to miller avenue an go through the trees an get in for free lol:lol:

mrjolly

14-Jul-09, 17:03

get down early an park at sommerfield carpark an walk up to miller avenue an go through the trees an get in for free lol:lol:
excellent idea lol. thanks:Razz

bobbyrussell09

14-Jul-09, 17:05

excellent idea lol. thanks:Razz
did it couple years ago lol worth a try;):lol:

telfordstar

14-Jul-09, 18:27

im behind you you should really get your facts right before you make a comment. Your comment is about 10% right it has the words County Show in it

Well if you know the fact wellies then spill!!!!!!!!!

badger

14-Jul-09, 19:46

did it couple years ago lol worth a try;):lol:

No problem with avoiding parking charge by walking but why should you get in for free? The organisers presumably need the money. Do you go shoplifting because you don't like paying for goods?

telfordstar

14-Jul-09, 19:53

No problem with avoiding parking charge by walking but why should you get in for free? The organisers presumably need the money. Do you go shoplifting because you don't like paying for goods?

Chee whizz dina really think you need the interigation it was all wrote in good banter. take a chill pill.:roll:

piratelassie

15-Jul-09, 00:59

Now Bobbyrussel09 u have let the cat out off the bag, the tree's in Miller ave., will be surrounded...try swimming across the river (thats if there's enough water in it) :lol:

Venture

18-Jul-09, 09:22

Kevin Milkins

18-Jul-09, 09:31

What disappointing weather for the organisers of the County Show. Hopefully the rain will clear up by the afternoon. If you are going today, I'd say wellie boots are top of your list. It was already squelching under foot down there before today's rain came. ;)

I was just thinking the same thing Venture.

What a shame to have heavy rain on today of all days.:( Hope it clears up soon else I might live my ambition of going to Glastonbury.:Razz

Hibeechick

18-Jul-09, 09:55

Definitely a day for wellies! Was on the field just after half 8 this morning and the van struggled to get off the field then.

Dynamic Sounds

18-Jul-09, 11:44

I'm on the showfield just now with the Caithness FM show van, and I can say that the rain has stopped, but some parts of the field are muddy.

THey have been dumping harcore in bits so that is helping, but when you all come down, don't come in your best shoes or trianers, probably better wearing CAT/hiking boots, or as hibbee chick said, wellies.

PS before anyone wonders how I am doing this, a 3G dongle is a brilliant ain't it!!!

Amy-Winehouse

18-Jul-09, 11:46

I was just thinking the same thing Venture.

What a shame to have heavy rain on today of all days.:( Hope it clears up soon else I might live my ambition of going to Glastonbury.:Razz

Aye Glastonbury had Kasabian Blur & decent bands , the farmers show has "music" from the side shows & Wick pipe band- not just the same, Id save up my pennies for next year Kev[lol]

Kevin Milkins

18-Jul-09, 11:54

Aye Glastonbury had Kasabian Blur & decent bands , the farmers show has "music" from the side shows & Wick pipe band- not just the same, Id save up my pennies for next year Kev[lol]

I think I will have to put Glastonbury down as an oppotunity missed, as I am a bit to old now.:(

My youngest son hung up his Glastonbury boots/wellies this year after not missing one for eleven years. (apart from the non event)

katarina

18-Jul-09, 12:51

ok. I'm off doon. see u allin the beer tent!

tenabowla

18-Jul-09, 23:08

I would never attend on the wick year the site is rubbish its on so many different levels and is spread out terribly. Scrabster is an ideal setting it should be there every year.

redeyedtreefrog

19-Jul-09, 00:35

PS before anyone wonders how I am doing this, a 3G dongle is a brilliant ain't it!!!

Didnt know you got 3G in Wick :D

Amy-Winehouse

19-Jul-09, 13:56

I would never attend on the wick year the site is rubbish its on so many different levels and is spread out terribly. Scrabster is an ideal setting it should be there every year.

Thing is though the site in Wick is very close to the town centre & is a lot more easy to access than the Scrabster show, Scrabster is well spread out BUT its a bit far to walk for a lot of people. Do I detect a bit o Thura/Wick banter coming through on your post?;)

unicorn

19-Jul-09, 14:24

Well we had a great day and really enjoyed it, so well done to the organisers.

Bazeye

19-Jul-09, 17:27

I think I will have to put Glastonbury down as an oppotunity missed, as I am a bit to old now.:(

How old are you? I went to Glastonbury this year with my two nephews and their mates aged between 18 and 22 and Im 49 and loved it. Incidentally the last festival I went to before that was Reading in 1978 and Status Quo were playing, and lo and behold they were on at Glastonbury this year.

katarina

19-Jul-09, 18:23

I would never attend on the wick year the site is rubbish its on so many different levels and is spread out terribly. Scrabster is an ideal setting it should be there every year.

You ARE joking?