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Is the Good Food Show Winter any good?

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paleandinteresting · 29/09/2013 08:53

Just wondering if anyone has previously been to the Good Food Show Winter and if it's worth going? For picking up Christmas presents, for the Christmassy atmosphere etc? Was thinking of getting a ticket for my MIL as part of her Christmas present - good idea or not?

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RippingYarns · 29/09/2013 09:01

I've only been at the weekend, and it was heaving, hot and there were some very rude customers complaining about crowds and shopping trolleys.

Since trolleys are SOLD on site a hard stare and 'oh fuck off you miserable twat' sorted one out, and we had a great time!

There are some great products and demonstrations, lots of freebies to try, and I can't wait for this years.

As long as you are mobile and able to walk a bit . . .

valiumredhead · 29/09/2013 09:23

I went last year to the Birmingham one this year I'm going to the one at Olympia. Nice day out and loved the demo by Mary berry and Paul Hollywood but only bought one thingGrin

valiumredhead · 29/09/2013 09:25

No good for anyone who has sticks/crutches/scooter due to the crowds. This year I week be going early and leaving early!

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paleandinteresting · 29/09/2013 09:33

Thanks for the replies! Thinking about going to the one in Birmingham. We're all mobile and don't mind walking although we will have a 1 year old with us in a buggy, which hopefully won't cause any problems.

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RippingYarns · 29/09/2013 09:38

I think the 1yr old could get very bored tbh, there really isn't anything for little ones to do

valiumredhead · 29/09/2013 09:41

I wouldn't go with a buggy, seriously.

valiumredhead · 29/09/2013 09:41

I wouldn't go with children full stop.

RippingYarns · 29/09/2013 09:43

I was being polite, but agree with val, not a place for youngsters at all

IsaacCox · 29/09/2013 14:43

When is this? I'm interested in the Birmingham one. Is there a link please? Thanks :)

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paleandinteresting · 29/09/2013 16:28

Good to know about the buggy. Isaac it will be held in Birmingham 27th - 1st December. Link here www.bbcgoodfoodshowwinter.com/ Tickets not yet on sale.

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bsmirched · 29/09/2013 16:35

We went when DS1 was about 4 mths old with his pram. It was fine - had to leave it outside the theatre bit obviously but there were several there. I was on maternity leave though so didn't go at the weekend.

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paleandinteresting · 29/09/2013 16:38

Weirdly, since I checked this morning it says tickets are now on sale and you get 20% off if you book by the end of today using the promotional code WIN20

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paleandinteresting · 29/09/2013 16:39

Thanks bsmirched that's reassuring!

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IsaacCox · 29/09/2013 16:41

Great thanks :) It says the tickets are on sale Confused and it's 20% off if you book by midnight tomorrow if you quote WIN20 when booking.

IsaacCox · 29/09/2013 16:41

Oops xpost

IHeartKingThistle · 29/09/2013 16:53

I thought it was ok but I'm in no rush to go again this year. Lots of stalls were a bit samey, not really a Christmassy atmosphere either. I had a nice day but theres no way in hell I'd take a kid with me!

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