End of Season Carmarthen Show for Caravans and Motorhomes
After three successful years with their spring Caravan and Motorhome Shows, local organisers Towy Events last year added a second event to their calendar. Such was its popularity that they have announced that once again the End of Season Caravan and Motorhome Show will come to the Carmarthen Showground on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 17th, 18th & 19th September 2010.
Visitors flocked to the show. Many a deal was struck as main dealers cleared their stock as the season drew to a close, and there was always the chance of a sneak preview of next year’s models!
Since its inauguration in 2007, dealerships had been quick to take advantage of the ready market in West Wales for caravans, motorhomes and all the back-up services and accessories which are essential to the pursuit of life on the open road.
Visitors and exhibitors alike enjoy the facilities of this user-friendly venue with its acres of flat, green field space and its easy access. All outside stands have tarmacadam frontage (so no wet feet if the weather turns), and are close by the inside stands in the exhibition hall, together with the cookery demonstrations, excellent catering facilities and children’s amusements.
Dedicated enthusiasts are able to stay on site for the duration of the show and they come from far and near. For a very modest £30, they can enjoy unlimited access to the show for two adults, entertainment by popular Welsh talent on Friday and Saturday nights and where a licensed bar makes for a very congenial atmosphere. Club rallies are made very welcome with special rates for large numbers.
The End of Season Caravan & Motorhome Show takes place at the Carmarthen Showground on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 17th, 18th, & 19th September 2010. The showground is just a mile out of Carmarthen on the A40 (west) and the show is open from 10am – 5pm each day. Admission for day visitors is £5 for adults (concessions £4) and parking is free and plentiful.
Enquiries about any aspect of the show are welcome either my email at info@towyevents.co.uk, or by telephone on 01267 236569.
Campers: a warm welcome awaits you at this year''s shows, when you will be able to stay on site throughout the show weekends. Aldwyn and Lois (right) will be on hand to direct you to your pitches and a bar with evening entertainment will be arranged especially for you. For full details and a booking form for you and/or your Club, email info@towyevents.co.uk and ask Lois for full details.
Campers The Carmarthen Showground is easily accessible directly off the A40 (west) dual carriageway, just 18 miles from the end of the M4. Overnight caravanners and motorhome owners are welcomed to stay on the showground site during the duration of the show for a minimal fee of £30 for two people, this would include admission to the show for three days and a catalogue, two nights’ entertainment on the Friday and Saturday night with a licensed bar, and there are toilet and shower facilities on site. Showground Post Code: SA33 5DR
The April 2010 show offered a huge selection of motorhomes.
And Caravans...
And fun for the kids too.
As well as a wide range of accessories and clothing
A to Z of Information for the Show
Camping Information • The camping field opens at 1pm Thursday 15th and close 12noon Monday 19th April • Please do not arrive earlier as there will be no site access available • Gates close at 8pm each evening. • Wrist Bands and vehicle passes will be given to pre-booked campers and weekend campers on arrival. Please wear your Wrist Bands at all times on the Showground and place your vehicle pass prominently in the windscreen of your vehicle (it will ensure easy access on and off the showground during the weekend and into the entertainment hall) • To camp together, please arrive together, pitches cannot be reserved • Dedicated disabled weekend camping areas available for badge holders only • The speed of vehicles on the site is restricted to 5mph • Dogs are permitted on leads, but not in marquees. Any fouling must be cleared by the owner. • Awnings are permitted • Toilet and limited shower facilities on site (See plan for location) • An Elsan Point is located on site for chemical toilet waste and waste water, please keep this area clean after you have used it (See plan for location) • Drinking Water Points are located around the camp site • NO electric hook-ups available • Generators are only to be used between 8am and 10pm. • Noise should be kept to a minimum for the comfort of other campers on the site as well as people who live or work nearby. • NO camp fires and fireworks are permitted on site • Barbecues should not be held except with the permission of the site marshal (show organisers). Where permission is given for barbecues, they should be sited on open ground, away from vans, vehicles, awnings and any other structures • Certain parts of the camping area have overhead electric cables. Therefore the flying of banners and kites is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN • Refuse should either be taken home or disposed of in the relevant skips on the campsite • Private sales are PROHIBITED in camping fields and the general day car park • There is no shop on site, but the two nearest convenience store are the SPAR at Johnstown, on the B4312 road which is about 3 minutes drive or the Johnstown Filling Station, on the Old St Clears Road into Carmarthen Town, which is about 2 minutes drive
FEES • Camping fee is £30.00 for up to 4 nights, Thursday to Monday. This is based on up to two adults with two children (under 16yrs) in one unit. • Additional adults (17yrs +) will be charged at £15.00 per person. Fee includes unlimited access to the exhibition area. • Club bookings must be pre-booked. The group must be 10 units or more to qualify for the club rate of £26.00 per unit for the weekend.
Catering Facilities There is a variety of catering outlets on site, from fast food caterers, specialist coffee cart, ice cream and sandwiches and cakes. These are available during show opening hours.
Day Visitors Admission (one day only) Adult: £5 OAP: £4 Children: under 16yrs FREE
Day Visitors Car Park Day visitors’ car park on site is FREE. The gates to the day visitors’ car park will be locked one hour after the show officially closes, please ensure you have moved your vehicle by this time. Day visitors are not permitted to attend the evening entertainment on site.
Dogs Dogs are welcome in the exhibition are as long as they are kept on a lead and under control. Please do not leave dogs in cars.
Entertainment *Day Entertainment - Entry to the Friday, Saturday & Sunday demonstrations are included in the cost of a show ticket. *Evening Entertainment - Entry to the Friday & Saturday night performances are included in the cost of a camping pitch. Licensed Bar available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm, entertainment to start at 8pm. Only drinks purchased from the bar can be consumed at the evening entertainment.
First Aid Merlin First Aid are on site for the duration of the show. If you require first aid please contact the organisers’ office in the main exhibitors building who will call them for you.
How to find us From the East: From the M4 J49, take the A48 past Cross Hands and Llanddarog to Carmarthen. At first roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A40 St Clears. At the second roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A40 St Clears road and pass B&Q. The slip road to the showground is 1/2 mile along the A40 on the left hand side. Please take note of the green signs which indicate the village of Llanllwch and the showground. From the North: Travel on the A40 into Carmarthen and follow signs to St Clears as above. From the West: From St Clears on the A40, follow Showground signs on dual carriageway just before you reach Carmarthen. The post code is SA33 5DR
No Smoking All buildings and marquees on site are NON SMOKING areas.
Opening Times *Exhibition Area Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 10am – 5pm *Camping Field Open 1pm Thursday 15th April and close 12 noon Monday 19th April. Please do not arrive earlier as there will be no site access available. Gates close at 8pm each evening.
Organisers’ Office For general information, help and assistance regarding the show. Please see site plan for location.
Park & Ride Bus There is a free park & ride bus with the County Council, which departs every ¼ hour (300 yards from the showground itself) to Carmarthen Town Centre. The bus service finishes at 7pm.
If you would like to walk, cycle or drive into town and would like a map, please call into the organisers’ office in the exhibition building.
Show Guide All visitors will receive a free show guide on admission, containing information on exhibitors, entertainment and full site plan.
On Saturday it was One man and His Dog with a difference: Meirion Owen entertained us with his beautifully trained sheep dogs, but instead of rounding up sheep, this amazing team of Man and Dog, rounds up DUCKS! They call themselves the Quack Pack and you have to see them to believe them.
Meirion has vast experience showing off his brilliant dogs. I don''t know what the ducks think about it, but everyone was delighted by his three shows on the Saturday of the weekend in April.
On the Friday night the singing group Addixtion entertained the overnighters (Clubland Award Winners) & Andy Rudge (Award Winning International Comedy Star) regaled us all with his superb comedy act.
On the Saturday night the Vocal Harmony Group Daddy Cool (Clubland Award Winners) sang music from the Eagles, Hollies, Bee Gees for a full house and Nicky Smiles (Clubland Award Winners 2009 - Superb Vocal Comedian) kept the crowd amused with his quick-fire humour.
"Good day to all at Towy Events, Just a quick thank you for a well organised and well promoted event. We were amazed at the volume of people attending on both days! We look forward to speaking to you soon." Regards Dan Holley Carafit Caravan Services
"Just a short mail to say how impressed we were with the organisation of the recent show, it was a pleasure (and profitable) to meet so many new customers."
Regards Alison Jackson Smart Outdoors
"Thank you for a great show, we did extremely well once again and are looking forward to an ever bigger and better show next year."
Regards, Gareth Lewis Continental Caravans Ltd
"Dear Sir/Madam, Congratulations on the Caravan & Motorcaravan Show, my partner and I visited the show yesterday and we were very impressed myself having been to the one at Shepton Mallet I would say this one is better."
Thanks Roy Wilmot Visitor from Mountain Ash, South West Wales
"Show Update Testimonial We have just attended another well organised show, this time organised by Towy Events and despite the rain and mud, the staff worked extremely hard to ensure that all of the traders were put onto their stands. Albeit a small show at the moment in comparison to the much bigger shows, for us personally, we had another excellent show. Once again, there were a variety of stands and interest for all and I am sure that year on year, this show will grow into a fabulous event.
Ann & Steve Bailey Guardian Valves Ltd
Just a note to say thank you for looking after our Club members so well at the weekend. I am told that everyone had a wonderful time, the area allocated was good, as was the entertainment and all facilities. I believe that many people also availed of the Park and Ride into Carmarthen so it all made for a very good weekend all round.
It was lovely to hear so many positive comments about the Show and Kieran and Phil will be submitting an article in our Club magazine for the members'' enjoyment.
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