AES Exhibition

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:05 pm

Hi all,

I'm thinking of booking a table at the AES Exhibition (http://www.amentsoc.org/events/exhibitions.html) this year - with a view to offloading UK Butterflies calendars and some WildGuides books (as the main website sponsor). All profits will go to Butterfly Conservation.

If you'd be interested in helping "man the stand", even if it's only for an hour (say), then please reply to this thread - that will help me make a decision on whether to book a table!

Cheers,

- Pete

Susie · Post by **Susie** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:46 pm

I am sure I could manage an hour but I may have the sprogs in tow.

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:53 pm

Thanks Susie!

Let's see if there are any more responses. I just need the odd 10 minutes here and there for a breather!

Cheers,

- Pete

Gruditch · Post by **Gruditch** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:04 pm

You can put me down as a reserve, but this at the height of the Red Deer rut, so I may have to do a afternoon shift.

Gruditch

Trev Sawyer · Post by **Trev Sawyer** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:38 pm

Does Lisa know you intend getting that involved in the competition for hinds? Hope you've polished your antlers

Sorry Gary...I'll get my coat.

Trev

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:52 am

Gruditch wrote:You can put me down as a reserve, but this at the height of the Red Deer rut, so I may have to do a afternoon shift.

Gruditch

Pete: Considering the amount of dubious set specimens that are often for sale at the AES show it may be wise to take a few syringes of 'red deer stag strength' sedative in case Gary looses his cool...!! Just kidding Gary.

I would be happy to help out Pete as I'll be there anyway looking for second hand book bargains.

Felix.

GsButterflies · Post by **GsButterflies** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:01 pm

Pete,

I will also be around on the day, happy to give you time to stretch your legs.

G

Gruditch · Post by **Gruditch** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:58 pm

Trev Sawyer wrote:Does Lisa know you intend getting that involved in the competition for hinds? Hope you've polished your antlers

I planed on photographing it Trev, not participating

Felix wrote:Pete: Considering the amount of dubious set specimens that are often for sale at the AES show it may be wise to take a few syringes of 'red deer stag strength' sedative in case Gary looses his cool...!! Just kidding Gary.

Perhaps your right Felix, I better not go.

Gruditch

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:20 pm

Excellent - thanks for the offers everyone. I'll let you know what I decide!

Cheers,

- Pete

Lee Hurrell · Post by **Lee Hurrell** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:35 am

Pete,

I'm also happy to help out.

Cheers

Lee

Susie · Post by **Susie** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:23 pm

Is there any particular time of day you will need a hand on the stall, Pete, if you do still need a hand.

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:50 pm

Susie wrote:Is there any particular time of day you will need a hand on the stall, Pete, if you do still need a hand.

Thanks for all the offers (and the reminder Sooz) - I think we're covered now - but please do pop along! I'll be manning the table with Gary (Gruditch), Lisa (Gwenny) and Piers (Felix).

Cheers,

- Pete

Susie · Post by **Susie** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:02 pm

See you all tomorrow. I'll be there around 11ish

Susie · Post by **Susie** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:51 pm

That was fab!

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:58 pm

It sure was - and a real milestone for UK Butterflies. This was our first AES Exhibition and it was great to meet so many members there - as well as superstars such as Chris Packham (who I missed

), Richard Lewington (who has agreed to be interviewed - watch this space), Clive Farrell (Mr. Butterfly World), Chris Manley, etc. etc. Many kindly popped along to the stand to give us their regards - this website really is held in high esteem! Some photos from the day for those that couldn't make it:

: Gary and Lisa manning the table - the largest Purple Emperor seen anywhere!

: The greetings cards sold like hotcakes!

: WildGuides provided some of their books to sell too

: And, of course, the 2010 calendar was on sale

: TV presenter and Butterfly Conservation Vice-President, Nick Baker, also popped by

: Susie and David Newland - with David's book which sold well

: Lisa, Gary, Pete and Richard Fox, Butterfly Conservation surveys manager

Susie · Post by **Susie** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:09 pm

And one from me.

Lisa, Gary, Pete and David Newland.

Denise · Post by **Denise** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:20 pm

I wish that I could have been there. Looks like you all had a great day.
Will the cards be for sale to us (UKB members) as well as the calenders?

Denise

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:24 pm

They'll be on sale at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight BC AGM (next weekend) and at the National BC AGM on 21st November (in Winchester) where UKB will also have a table.

We're still debating whether or not to sell them via the website. But they are absolutely cracking and Lisa and Gary have really done a superb job with them!

Cheers,

- Pete

Susie · Post by **Susie** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:36 pm

They are great cards, well done Lisa and Gary.

The calendar is lovely too and I shall put it up at work so I can look at butterflies when I am not able to actually go out and see them.

Gruditch · Post by **Gruditch** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:39 am

Thanks all it was fun, and surprisingly very successfully.

kind regards Gruditch

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