BADA-UK Roadshow Events 2012
Our team of volunteers will be on the road again this year at a variety of venues. Please see below.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
12th - 15th January 2012 - The Outdoors Show
Venue: Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
Stand No: OU956
Show tickets are also valid for the London Bike Show and the London International Boat Show which are held in conjunction with the Outdoors Show at the Excel. The show offers masses of activities, demonstrations and you can shop till you drop with a wide variety of retailers.
http://www.theoutdoorsshow.co.ukWatch this space!
8th - 11th March 2012 - Crufts
Venue: Hall 2, National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, B40 1NT
Stand No: 14
Crufts is the world's largest dog show. With nearly 28,000 dogs in attendance with their owners, Crufts is certainly the place to learn about the vast number of breeds in the world of dogs. Visit the 'Discover Dogs' area to see over 200 breeds of pedigree dogs or watch the amazing agility of the dogs competing in the ring. For the younger dog lover, the' Young Kennel Club' has lots to offer. The choice of activities, whatever your age and whatever your interest, just keeps getting bigger and better each year.
26th March - 1st April 2012 - Tick Bite Prevention Week
Awareness is vital in helping to prevent tick-borne disease. Tick Bite Prevention Week is an annual campaign held in early spring when the weather gets warmer, people and their pets begin to spend more time outdoors, and ticks start to become more active. Get involved with our wide range of downloadable materials. Pass on the 'Top Tick Survival Tips' from our patron, celebrity survival expert Ray Mears. Let’s get 'Tick Aware'!
7th -8th April 2012 - Dalkeith Country Fair
At the kind invitation of the Scottish Association for Country Sports (SACS) we will be exhibiting at the the Dalkeith Country Fair. It will mark the opening of the estate grounds to the public for the 2012 season.
It will take place on the fields in front of Dalkeith Palace (pictured left) with attractions including ‘have-a-go’ country pursuits such as wood turning, pottery, archery and falconry. There will be fun fair, craft and food stalls, exhibitor stands and a medieval jousting challenge.
21st - 22nd April 2012 - Outdoor Pursuits Scotland
Venue: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8N
Stand No: 162
At Outdoor Pursuits Scotland 2012 you can indulge your interest and passion for the great outdoors. A perfect day out for families and the more serious devotee of outdoor pursuits, there will be something to appeal to all ages. As well as exhibitor stands, there is a specially designated area for interactive events; plus a series of demonstrations and presentations across the weekend.
18th - 20th May 2012 - Keswick Mountain Festival
Venue: The Adventure Base, Crow Park, Keswick.
Stand No: To be confirmed
The Adventure Base is the heart of the Mountain Festival. Situated near the Theatre by the lake, it is packed full of stands, demonstrations and taster activities. You can check out stands, taste Cumbrian food, try out a new activity, watch the exciting sporting events or simply hang out and soak up the atmosphere admiring the views of Catbells and Skiddaw. All around the base, events will be taking place such as guided road biking, climbing, hiking, orienteering, sailing and kayaking. In the theatre there will be guest speakers such as Sir Chris Bonington, Monty Halls and Blue Peter's Helen Skelton. There's something for everyone!
20th May 2012 - Gordon Castle Highland Games
Venue: Gordon Castle Estate Highland Show, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQ
Stand No: To be confirmed
Sunday May 20th is the date for the 2012 Highland Games and Country Fair and will be open to visitors from 11.00am – 17.00 with a full programme of new and existing events to enjoy; all compered by legendary heavy eventer Hamish Davidson. Additional parking areas have been establised to give greater access to the arena, exhibition areas, highland dancing and other events as well as to stalls for visitors to browse and buy. New for 2012 will be an athletics programme, dog show, piping competition and lots more.
Watch this space!
2nd - 4th June - The Bushcraft Show.
The Bushcraft Show 2012 is at Elvaston Castle and Country Park in Derbyshire. The park encompasses 200 acres of open parkland, woodland, lakes and a huge showground, which provides the perfect setting for it.
29th, 30th June - 1st July 2012 - The Scottish Game Fair
Venue: Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland, PH2 6BD
Stand No: to be confirmed.
At the kind invitation of the Scottish Gamekeepers' Association (SGA) BADA-UK will be exhibiting at the Scottish Game Fair. With an annual attendance of over 33,000, this fair has something for everyone. There are displays and demonstrations of all kinds and you can test your skills in a wide range of competitions.
10th - 12th July 2012 - The Great Yorkshire Show
Venue: Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ
Stand number: to be confirmed
At the kind invitation of the Countryside Alliance, we will be exhibiting at the Great Yorkshire Show again this year. With visitors exceeding 125,000, this show is one of the highlights of the agricultural year and boasts a vast array of trade stands, demonstrations and displays.
20th - 22nd July 2012 - The CLA Game Fair
Venue: Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE
Stand No: To be confirmed
The CLA Game Fair is the world's biggest celebration of the countryside and country. With everything from a 4x4 driving course, helicopter flights, debates and presentations, a dog show and all kinds of displays and demonstrations, as well as fine arts and antiques, this show has everything to offer its visitors. The BADA-UK team will be exhibiting at the kind invitation of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO). We will be there to offer advice, and to provide literature as well as tick-removal and repellent products.
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
5th - 6th August - The Turriff Agricultrural Show.
Turriff Show, organised by Turriff District Agricultural Association, is a two-day event, held on the Sunday, Monday before the first Tuesday in August. Turriff Show is the largest annual event to be held in Aberdeenshire and is the largest two-day Show in Scotland. The Show is now regarded as the main shop window for the promotion of agriculture and the food industry in the north east of Scotland.
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
20th - 21st October 2012 - Scottish Outdoors Show
Venue: Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Glasgow, Scotland
Stand: 73
The Scottish Outdoors Show has attractions to suit everyone, whatever your outdoor interests are. The show boasts and Adventure Travel zone (where you can find the very best of adventure holidaying), an indoor climbing wall and stunt cycling, a zip-line arena, and a wildness camp where you can learn essential survival skills. The Outdoor Talk Theatre will feature inspirational accounts from various adventurers and the many trade stands will allow you to have an excellent shopping experience. Tickets for the show also include FREE entry to the Ski and Snowboard Show.
