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azraa
Gold Member
 United Kingdom
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 Posted - 22 Jul 2007 : 9:18:56 PM
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Hi
come on guys ,i know malvern is a major disappointment,i wont see my boy now for god knows how long as he is along way from home,i was so looking forward to brushing him and enjoying him at malvern ,but the right choice was made to cancel.
lets look forward to towerlands,what date/s is it on and where is it??
whos going?
karen
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Donna Irons
Bronze Member
New Zealand
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Posted - 22 Jul 2007 : 9:27:14 PM
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yes please let us know, I might go with my two little girls just for kicks (I know you are going Madeleine, hope I can get a coffee in your box or maybe I can help a little!)
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azraa
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United Kingdom
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natntaz
Platinum Member
England
2919 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2007 : 10:26:31 PM
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| I love going to watch,I always enjoy just sitting there. Its one of the rare things that gets me to stay still for that long |
   
Natalie Pix. Essex. Tariq ibn Radfan and Taroub |
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Kazzy
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 08:56:59 AM
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ME I think.
Have never been to Towerlands for some strange reason, well probably
because of the time it takes to get there, I hate travelling
So with malvern cancelled and money burning a hole in my pocket I have decided to get of my backside and get down there.
I am getting a bit excited about it now
Plenty of hotels about if I cant get in braintree theres plenty at
Stanstead airport and have decided to fly down from manchester airport to Stanstead, its 50 mins flying opposed to 4 - 5
hrs in a car.
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Vera
Membership Moderator
United Kingdom
8652 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 09:04:46 AM
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Janet - there are usually only two or three stalls so don't expect the same kind of shopping as Malvern.
UNLESS - they all turn up there because Malvern was cancelled - come on stall/shop holders we have money to spend!!!!!
Another warning for first time Towerlands attendees - the catering is APPALLING. |
    
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Treasure
Silver Member
England
442 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 09:27:11 AM
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...and the hotels and B and Bs are filling up fast. Took me quite a few calls and emails yesterday to get somewhere. Can't we organise for a Takeaway rota   ? |
Carolyn
Johaara Arabians |
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pleasures
Gold Member
United Kingdom
781 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 09:27:30 AM
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We are going need to catch up with friends and as for the catering how about trying to do something about the awful catering already mentioned why is it that most of these big venues dont have decent caterer's  . We have resorted to taking out own food because
A its so awful
B its bl*****dy expensive.
Sue |
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bridie
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 09:36:36 AM
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Are there camping facilities at Towerlands?
Mandy |
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Sheena
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 10:07:06 AM
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Mandy - There is some camping, as far as I know people usually use the fields Where the rings are. It might be wise to call the Show Secretary first to confirm (Mrs E Dunn 0208 7289423)
Emily, Sheena and I will be going to Towerlands - so don't be getting too frazzled at the party on SAturday night. it would be great if you could all come and watch the preliminary Mare ridden judging at 8.30 Sunday Morning - bright eyed and bushy tailed 
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CINDERS
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 10:08:35 AM
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Just to let you all know there is a new caterer at Towerlands and we've been promised great things - Quick Stop for teas and coffees etc, more staff and an outside booth as well.
Must admit the food I had at HoCoN was great but then maybe I was so hungry at the time I was not fussy.
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LIV
Gold Member
England
705 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 12:25:26 PM
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Food at Towerlands is definitely getting better!!
I went to dressage there on saturday and they had some really nice looking baguettes and huge pizza slices in the new outside hut overlooking the arena. |
     
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azraa
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 1:03:20 PM
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my non horsey family are coming with me ,hubby says i am like a woman posessed,around the horses and i do not talk him,ummmmmmmm,
i just get excited i have ony been to malvermn once,this will be a first at towerlands.
how loud is it is there loads of whooping
karen |
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CINDERS
Gold Member
England
750 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 1:37:01 PM
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Might be best to call Towerlands about camping as normally arranged directly with them
Yvonne |
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bridie
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 1:46:00 PM
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I have e.mailed Towerlands.......Thank You
Mandy |
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Kazzy
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 2:01:56 PM
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Well we are booked in the hotel for Towerlands now
Oh no Vera, what am I going to spend my money on My horse loves
me going to Malvern and coming back with something sparkling, jingling, scary outfit for him. NOT
Last year he got a necklace and he was so embarrassed when I paraded
him about in it lol
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Evie
Platinum Member
England
3513 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 6:58:37 PM
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| I love going to the show at Towerlands, for me I think I prefer it to Malvern, just cos the atmosphere is so good indoors especially for the stallion classes. I hope you all enjoy it. Hopefully I will get there next year! |
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brenda c
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
171 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2007 : 10:10:21 PM
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Janet,
Was really suprised to here you've never been Towerlands cause you've been around for years...mean that in a nice way .Its my first time too this year, me and Sal taking Shannon . How much were your flights? might be worth me and Mark flying for the amount it will cost in petrol!! |
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Kazzy
Platinum Member
England
3335 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2007 : 08:34:41 AM
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Brenda,
Been around for years I know what you mean lol
I havent booked them yet waiting for Heath get back from Exeter tomorrow and then he is going to book them, When I looked it was
about £60 - 70 return from manchester, I looked for going Saturday
morning and coming back Sunday and the only flight was leaving manc
at 9.30 Saturday morning and returning 4.30 Sunday afternoon, it will
be ok for us but might not suit you and mark, Dont know what day
you are going try Friday it should have better flight options I should think.
Cant beleive I have never been to Towerlands I think the only reason
is the time it takes to get there (I hate travvelling) and probably
becuase of Bazz especially the last few years of her life.
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LadyB
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 24 Jul 2007 : 12:40:26 PM
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Have just called Towlands and apparently you are able to camp there.. The gent said I need to call back in two weeks and speak with Michelle Thornton to double check but he is pretty sure you can camp... Woo Hoo!! Roll on end Aug!!!
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CINDERS
Gold Member
England
750 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2007 : 12:42:42 PM
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Probably going to regret this but if a few of you are flying in and don't mind hanging about a bit we could arrange for transport to/from the show
The local cab firms are quite helpful and last year the cost for a cab was about £35 each way
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jacki
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
1988 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2007 : 1:01:21 PM
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me me me me me
im going first and last show of the year now malvern is off i cant wait im sooooooooo excited
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Tzarina
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 24 Jul 2007 : 8:45:46 PM
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I'm going with Anneee & Deano, cant wait, I love Towerlands, especially after having had no Malvern, it'll be electric
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Coral Wings
Bronze Member
England
167 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2007 : 1:10:40 PM
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| I am only 5 mins from Towerlands so i am really lucky!! |
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arabiantouch
Gold Member
England
590 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2007 : 9:44:07 PM
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Hi guys
yeah def cant wait to go to towerlands was really gutted after the nats was cancelled....
cant wait to feel the awesome arabian vibe and buzz that we all crave for...
have been out shopping to get my new stuff and am just itching to get in to that ring hahahahaha. |
  
louise,xxx
International freelance trainer
louisebrian@hotmail.co.uk
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barbara.gregory
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Aug 2007 : 09:20:48 AM
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I couldn't make Malvern this year due to work, although I booked the week off ages before we had a lot of extra work in that week so I had to cancel my holiday.
I never miss Towerlands, it is my birthday present to myself. When the family used to ask me if I wanted to go out for my birthday I always said "I am going out but not with you" so they don't even ask now! I just love Towerlands and over the last few years when it has been truly international (until then we rarely saw a horse not from UK) it is so much better and Towerlands was very scruffy but the new owner must be spending millions on it and it is really improving.
Can't wait, fantastic weekend.
Dean, if you still have any of your books for sale I am very interested.
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