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FORESTRYJOURNAL.CO.UK AUGUST 2019 31STATE OF THE
STAYCATION:
THE GLAMPING
SHOW 2019
‘STAYCATIONS’ are said to be
booming in the UK, which is great
news for tourism, whether you’re an
established operator or looking to
set up a new business.
Digging into the details is
important: you need to know what
consumers are looking for to meet
their demand and get the return on
investment your business deserves.
That applies equally whether you
are planning a new offering for
your smallholding, farm or existing
holiday business or planning the
big leap into starting up your first
glamping business.
Investing in glamping and outdoor
accommodation connects business
in rural areas to what consumers
are searching for right now.
Travellers want unique experiences
to reminisce about, while escaping
the pressures of being constantly
connected to their mobiles and
laptops.
You need to do your research
to craft your vision and find the
suppliers and partners who will
support you to deliver it. This is
where the Glamping Show comes
in. Bringing together over 100
exhibitors dedicated to everything
needed for a successful glampsite,
the show allows you the chance to
see, experience and talk about all
the possibilities for your site in one
place.
Come join the show at NAEC
Stoneleigh from 19–21 September.
Tickets to attend the Glamping
Show are free. To book, visit: http://www.
theglampingshow.com.THE Confor Woodland
Show returns to Longleat
on 5 and 6 September 2019,
and advance tickets are
now available online.
Last-minute exhibitor
bookings are still open, but
anyone interested is urged
to get in touch as soon as possible.
The Confor Woodland Show is a place for
anyone interested in forestry and woodlands
to hear about latest products and services,
receive practical advice, network and enjoy
the demos and seminars offered over the two
days.
With over 100 exhibitors taking part, every
sector of the industry is represented, from
machinery and arb supplies to management
advisors, cutting-edge technology and time-
served craftsmen.
This year’s show theme, ‘Forests, Wood
and Climate Change’, will be at the heart of
a lively programme of seminars and debates,
now available on the show
website.
The Forest Worker Zone
will be back, offering
practical workshops you
will not want to miss. Meet
Toby Allan and his team
at stand W22 and take the
opportunity to get practical help and advice
on machinery, occupational health, business
skills, training and more.
Visitors can take a break from checking
out the latest products and service offers and
enjoy some of the demos at the show. The UK
loggers will be holding their team selection
for this year’s world championship, Artio
Geomatics will show how to use drones for
woodland surveys and the popular archers,
horse loggers and chainsaw carvers will also
be keeping the crowds entertained.
For visitor information, advance tickets,
exhibitor bookings and more, visit http://www.
conforwoodlandshow.org.ukHead south-west for the
Confor Woodland Show
RETURN OF GARNOCK VALLEY CARVES
THE second Garnock Valley Carves will take place on Saturday 7
September, following on from the premier Carve Carrbridge event
the week before. Garnock Valley Carves will take place in Beith,
North Ayrshire, and looks set to become a major attraction for the
central belt.
Last year’s was a huge success, with a line-up of international
chainsaw carvers producing beautiful works of art after only four
hours’ carving. All of the large works were sold by auction on
the day. Anyone wishing to bid for or purchase a carving should
remember that the carvers are unable to accept card payments.
The event will take place in the Manse Field, Beith, with doors
open and carving beginning at 10 a.m. and closing after the
carvings are auctioned at 5 p.m. The carvers will be piped into the
arena at 9.45 a.m.
Advance tickets are available online. For information, visit http://www.
garnockvalleycarves.com