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fcrammond · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:13 am Post subject: STIA2010

Yes Folks, it's that time of the year again when we start planning STIA Very Happy

While things are still fresh in the mind I need to jot down any possible changes, improvements etc that we might incorporate in STIA2010...the 20th.

If you have any comments, suggestions,complaints, feedback from STIA2009,etc., I would be delighted to hear them either here, via a PM or even directly to fcrammond@hotmail.com

It would be helpful if you could include your status at STIA2009 ie visitor, stallholder, member of another forum table, cuckoo in anothers table etc etc.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers

Fred

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Spokesmann · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:

A 20th anniversary booklet would be nice, maybe in colour?

It would be nice it it could last longer . . . I know thats difficult though!
Everything else seems to be honed to a fine degree in my view.
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fcrammond · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:58 pm Post subject:

It's worth a thought. There could be some interesting decisions.
To sell or not to sell
would adverts detract from the programme adverts
would it be in addition to the programme
posh paper
colour
or even wait till the 21st
oh dear you've got me going

MTA · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:06 pm Post subject:

fcrammond · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

The problem with longer is How.
We already start at 8.30. We really have to finish at 5.00 in February. As it is I'm not off site until after 8. Besides people have to get home. For the first few years we stuck to the official Steam Day times of 2.00 to 5.00 but I managed to wangle an extension and opened at 1.00. This has now been adopted for most of our events. I suppose that we could open to the public at 12.00 but I rather value the hours grace that we get without the irritating visitors Wink

I very much doubt we could really be set up by 11 rather than 12 so it would be a case of sticking to your table that much earlier and less chance to snap up a bargain from the dealers.

The other obvious solution of course would be to make the whole thing smaller Very Happy

But I don't really want to go down that particular path.

Cheers

Fred

steamyjim · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:25 pm Post subject:

I agree that it's not possible to make it longer over a single day but what about the possibility of 2 days? I understand it would involve a lot of extra work on your part Fred but maybe for the 20th one its worth a try for something special? If it is to much you revert to normal the year after?

I think you need a STIA 20th Birthday cake aswell Very Happy

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silverfoxsteam · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

As a visitor (a first visit too), a few comments:

A two day event would be really good, maybe open at 2pm on Sat and close at 4pm on Sunday? Would a move to coincide with the school half term help?

It struck me that there was a little "them 'n us" feel about the segregation of exhibitors and traders - is this necessary? Could they not both be blended together under the same roof, or rather, two roofs?

Badges for all exhibitors and traders - just so the visitors know who's who!

The Beam Engine house is very atmospheric (dark) - could some form of improved, temporary, lighting be provided for the exhibitors and viewers?

Whatever changes may be made for next year, I'm sure the general atmosphere will be just as good!

By the way Fred, a big THANK YOU to you and all your assistants for all the hard work, much appreciated.
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fcrammond · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

Half term: We have deliberately avoided half term because my wife and I both worked in schools and this meant that I was always unavailable. I did feel that I should always be there for STIA
Two Days.We've been here before. We would not get any more visitors in total. We, the volunteers, would be totally destroyed emptying and refilling the shed twice in two days. It's a big No No.
EVERYBODY wants to be in the Big Shed. Everybody cannot be in the Big Shed unless they are happy with half a table each. I only manage to keep the dealers happy by treating them all equally. Hence the "Collectors Fair". In economic terms the Marquee is a disaster. The cost far exceeds the return. Also Exhibitors hate being exiled there.
We did have badges for exhibitors but the distribution broke down this year. Care to volunteer?
You ought to see the Beam Engine House before I install the temporary STIA only lighting!
Cheers

Fred

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