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silverfoxsteam · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:56 am Post subject:

Well you did ask for feedback..............!

I have done voluntary work connected with steam in one form or another most of my life from muck-shifting to management. I'd be happy to help more with STIA and if I can't exhibit next year, I'll make a weekend of it and help you directly, if you like.

Thanks again for your hard work - it IS APPRECIATED you know.
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John Chapman · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:34 am Post subject:

wilescoman · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:29 am Post subject:

thanks fred ! i would keep it as it is ! would be nice to see some page 3 girls just a thought !! Very Happy

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fcrammond · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

I think the point about STIA that can be difficult for exhibitors to come to terms with is that it is run essentially as an attraction for visitors. Originally we were basically concerned with getting bodies through the gates at a very quiet time of the year. As STIA turned gradually into the insatiable monster it has become today the emphasis changed more to getting the visitors to stump up enough to cover our necessary expenses (the Marquee alone costs over 1000 pounds).
The exhibitors are really a vital ingredient of the mix but they are not the reason we put STIA on. I have, over the years, worked on the basis that you look after the exhibitors to the best of your ability as without them you have no event BUT when it comes to the crunch the show is not FOR them but ABOUT them. The tail may be very beautiful but you don't let it wag the dog.

I do feel that this rather pragmatic approach may not be very appealing but it has enabled us to put on STIA for nearly twenty years whilst other events have come and gone and each year, he said modestly, the event has got better. Long may it do so.
I do value your feedback but please do not be upset if I ignore or dismiss it. Some parts, those I agree with Very Happy

I will take on board. Progress is slow but hopefully forwards. The rest I will consign to the Dustbin of History. Only time will show who is right.

Fred

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warty · Minor 2 - novice : Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Posts: 5

Looking forward to stia but refreshment Could do with going up a gear any chance you can dump the ice cream van and have a burger van for 2009 .

Spokesmann · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Grub

fcrammond · Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject:

We are hoping to have our coal fired chip van in full function at STIA. We should be running her for the Xmas Steam Day this Sunday so will keep you posted as to the results. Sadly we cannot charge for the chips but the donations tin was well patronised at the last event (A Day at the Seaside) when the weather was blistering so she should do well in the winter Very Happy

Fred

Spokesmann · Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:19 pm Post subject:

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