There has been numerous posts across all media about when, or if, exhibitions are to re-start. Don't hold your breath!
I think that the exhibition as we know it will take a long time to return to something resembling what we are used to. The search through rummage tables and club stands looking for a bargain are long gone. Being able to get the supplies you need in one place are also a memory. Now , although mail order is very organised, it means several orders have to be placed with resultant postage charges to factor in.
This is before we consider layouts. With the current restrictions in place it means that clubs are unable to meet, although Zoom has helped in this respect, so this compounds the lack of club layouts being produced which in turn might mean that more independent builds will become prevalent.
So- will this mean a return to small 'village hall' type events? Smaller visitor numbers which will result in less trade support and the booking of layouts from far afield being uneconomic. Many conveniences which we have come to expect will not be possible, refreshments, eating areas and toilets initially spring to mind although there are many more.
Finally (thank god I hear you say) will anyone come? As has been observed the footfall consists of seniors plus a few families so will it be economic. Who will be the first to stick their head above the parapet and be prepared to take a, possibly, sizeable monetary hit? We shall see in due course.
Me? I am seriously considering withdrawing from the exhibitions that I have been booked to appear at because until there are breakthroughs in science to combat this terrible epidemic, and the possibility of a second wave to come, the uncertainty has made me consider Knitting.
Oh- there may be several of my layouts for sale soon!
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