Author Topic: Scottish Smallholder Festival 2018 (Read 17382 times)

Rosemary · « **on:** September 28, 2018, 07:27:05 pm »

Sunday 28th October at The Forfar Mart
www.ssgf.uk
If anyone would like some leaflets to put in their local feed store, saddlery, vet practice, please PM me.

Carse Goodlifers · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2018, 07:35:36 pm »

Looking forward to it Rosemary.
I know the ESBA have tweeted about the Festival today.

alang · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2018, 03:29:40 pm »

Just a quick message to say that i hope everyone going this weekend has a great time and the weather holds out for you.

I cannot go as i have to work to 'catch up' on the weekends i have missed because of a family bereavement. Hopefully next year especially if it is held further north.

doganjo · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2018, 09:05:08 pm »

Next year likely to be Lanark I'm afraid. Very few suitable locations further north, although Thainstone might be a possibility

Steph Hen · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2018, 07:58:47 am »

What a wonderful show! I had the best day out. Highlights for me were poultry, apples,Tim and Beth's talk, willow weaving (always wanted to try this and finally have), Kune Kune's. Very interesting and passionate people in the hall with their trades, crafts, and expertise. Felt much more approachable than at big shows like highland. Wonderful to learn about Eriskay ponies.
Thank you so much

smhowie · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2018, 10:03:13 am »

was sorry to miss this one. have now only missed two since started but family commitments meant missing this one

Rosemary · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:22:10 pm »

Quote from: Steph Hen on October 29, 2018, 07:58:47 am

What a wonderful show! I had the best day out. Highlights for me were poultry, apples,Tim and Beth's talk, willow weaving (always wanted to try this and finally have), Kune Kune's. Very interesting and passionate people in the hall with their trades, crafts, and expertise. Felt much more approachable than at big shows like highland. Wonderful to learn about Eriskay ponies.
Thank you so much

Glad you enjoyed it!

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:52:04 pm »

Quote from: Rosemary on October 29, 2018, 03:21:41 pm

Quote from: doganjo on October 27, 2018, 09:05:08 pm
Next year likely to be Lanark I'm afraid.
I don't think we should dis Lanark - as a venue, it has a lot of positive attributes.

She was only afraid it was Lanark because alang had said he hoped for a northern venue.

oor wullie · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2018, 10:47:47 pm »

Quote from: Steph Hen on October 29, 2018, 07:58:47 am

What a wonderful show! I had the best day out. Highlights for me were poultry, apples,Tim and Beth's talk, willow weaving (always wanted to try this and finally have), Kune Kune's. Very interesting and passionate people in the hall with their trades, crafts, and expertise. Felt much more approachable than at big shows like highland. Wonderful to learn about Eriskay ponies.
Thank you so much

Thanks Steph, that's really appreciated, I find it hard to know if I'm talking boring stuff that's only relevant to me or if it really is of interest to others.

(I'm Tim by the way)

doganjo · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2018, 11:59:39 am »

Quote from: Rosemary on October 29, 2018, 03:21:41 pm

Quote from: doganjo on October 27, 2018, 09:05:08 pm
Next year likely to be Lanark I'm afraid.
I don't think we should dis Lanark - as a venue, it has a lot of positive attributes.

Umm, read what was above my post - I didn't 'dis' it. I replied to Al's post

I personally think Lanark is a brilliant venue. Been there for umpteen dog shows, and it's a lot closer for me.

As for Thainstone - it is top of the range so probably well out of our price bracket.

I don't know of any other suitable venues.