Shugborough - :(

[henryscat]

It is a sad world we live in that an event essentially about killing is considered "enjoyment".

 

[Bob]

Must pop over there, we have been members for six months now and only visited as many sites. Now the weather is fine there is no excuse!

You can't use national trust passes to get in.

 

[tek-monkey]

I'd advise avoiding Shugborough at the end of the month as they are holding a "game and country fair" which should more accurately be called an "animal murderers convention"

Well you had me at animal murdering, but there seems to be even more enjoyment going on.

Set in the beautiful parkland of Shugborough Hall this Family Country and Game Shownow in its 4th year, with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, heavy horses, medieval village plus The Knights of the Damned Jousting Team, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.

http://www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/shuggame/flyer.pdf

 

[Withnail]

You can't use national trust passes to get in.

National Trust members get half price entry though.

 

[shoes]

You can't use national trust passes to get in.

I imagine there is a discount structure in place though.

It is a sad world we live in that an event essentially about killing is considered "enjoyment".

One could say the same thing about cricket.

 

[henryscat]

Well you had me at animal murdering, but there seems to be even more enjoyment going on.



http://www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/shuggame/flyer.pdf

They seem to put a lot of emphasis on children looking at animals. No doubt parents will be explaining the lamb they are being encouraged to feed will be killed for somebody's dinner in the not too distant future. Goat milking also down as an "attraction" so obviously lots of explanation that baby goats will have been stolen from their mother. The whole event is an exercise in double standards: look at the cute animals children, now lets murder them.

 

[proactive]

Sounds like a good day out for all the family

Bet you'd like to ban the car show at the Castle in August. Can't have people letting their children look at cars, those filthy planet killing, evil things. Shoot the bloody drivers... Oh, hang on...

If you're going to have standards, then always best to double them...

 

[andy w]

It is a sad world we live in that an event essentially about killing is considered "enjoyment".

Whilst these country fairs don't appeal to me, they are well supported, and enjoyed, by thousands of people and to the best of my knowledge nothing gets killed at these events. Taking your logic of not supporting events that support killing that would mean no one should attend any events put on by the Army at the MOD site. Where do you stop.
Talking of enjoyment, I've taken great pleasure going to the horse races ( esp. when I win). I take it that I am wrong and horse racing would be on your 'things to ban' list.

 

[shoes]

If you're going to have standards, then always best to double them...

Superb post

 

[John Marwood]

Arms Manufacturer's Lobbyist Fair - now daily at Portculis House

 

[henryscat]

Bet you'd like to ban the car show at the Castle in August. Can't have people letting their children look at cars, those filthy planet killing, evil things. Shoot the bloody drivers... Oh, hang on...

No, I wouldn't. Classic cars aren't really an environmental problem, they account for a very small percentage of mileage driven.

 

[henryscat]

Whilst these country fairs don't appeal to me, they are well supported, and enjoyed, by thousands of people and to the best of my knowledge nothing gets killed at these events.

I didn't say any killing happened at the events, but the fact remains a game fair and many "country pursuits" are about killing wildlife.

Taking your logic of not supporting events that support killing that would mean no one should attend any events put on by the Army at the MOD site. Where do you stop.

It is an interesting point. There is a lot of glorification of the army, I'm sure they don't mention the physical and psychological state of many ex-soldiers whose lives are ruined.

Talking of enjoyment, I've taken great pleasure going to the horse races ( esp. when I win). I take it that I am wrong and horse racing would be on your 'things to ban' list.

Correct.

 

[proactive]

No, I wouldn't. Classic cars aren't really an environmental problem, they account for a very small percentage of mileage driven.

Great I'm sure the show will be grateful of your approval.

 

[tek-monkey]

Our of interest, which is the smaller. Percentage of game animals killed versus 'farm' animals or classic cars versus environmentally friendly ones?

 

[henryscat]

Great I'm sure the show will be grateful of your approval.

Absolutely, attendance will triple!

 

[staffordjas]

The last time we went to Shugborough we got the car parking fee refunded when buying the entrance tickets. That was only because we checked how much parking was with a carpark attendant and he told us we could claim it back off the price of the ticket when we went in to pay. We wouldn't have got it back otherwise ,as the woman taking our money never offered that information.
That was quite a while back though so don't know if you can still get refunds.

 

[Withnail]

Yes, your parking fee is refunded if you buy an entrance ticket.

 

[luckylady]

can confirm it is, I took my Australian cousin there , we had a great day out. it was nice being a tourist in my own town!