the dates for JAE 2008 are i'm trying to book my summer holiday and don't want my dates to clash!
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Many thanks Pete.
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redmk1 wrote:i'd be interested to because im getting married on the 26th july,so hopefully its not that weekend![]()
mr2mk1chick wrote:I can't believe Claire didn't book the slot for 2008 again sraight after the last JAE, as now it is already booked up.
If JAE dosen't go ahead, then i'm sure that a lot of clubs will get together to make thier own'show'
Also there is the old billing show to think about.i s'pose i will look and see it there is any info on this.
Tiamat wrote:
Would love to go back to Billing- I miss the trees!
ScottBarton wrote:Just checked the JAE forums and a member there has contacted Claire and apparently the dates will be at the end of July.A statement is due soon.
For the last few years Claire an I have been running JAE and in that time we have seen it grow whilst still retain the spirit and of what the event is all about.Throughout the years the event has become a bigger and bigger thing to manage and I for one have never taken a penny in profit from the event.
Similarly Claire has only ever taken money to cover her costs in all that time.
Yes it is a big event and yes there are a lot of people, but this kind of thing costs a lot of money to put on.
After being backed into a corner last year by the showground we decided to look at how we could keep the event alive and make it even better.As a result of some discussions a company came forward to take the show over and run it professionally.
For months we have been in discussions with them and recently they have stopped returning our calls despite giving us a verbal assurance and a handshake on taking over the event.
Now it seems they may not have been honest to their word, which saddens me greatly and Claire too.
To further add to the pain one company is even promoting the fact that JAE is no longer!!!!!
As it is today both Claire and I feel very let down and, to make matters worse, the venue have now decided they don't want the event to continue.Right now I am trying to find a new venue and am looking for people to really take on the spirit of JAE and make it the people's event that it always has been and always will be.
If you have any ideas or can help- in ANY way
- then I would love to hear from you.
I can't speak for Claire but the wind is completely blown from my sails right now.
JAE will continue and I personally will work to make sure it happens in 2008.
If you can help or want to offer your support please let me know.
Thank you and most sincerest of apologies for not keeping everyone up to speed with progress.
Thank you
John
I can only reiterate what John has said in his post.I am totally gutted and feel that I've let people down by one my lack of communications about this current situation that we find outselves in.
For the doubters who have listened to rumors as to reasons JAE isn't on.
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.well if I may I would like to put some things straight.
Neither John nor I have made a profit on JAE.
We have both remortgaged our homes in order to bring JAE to Peterborough in 2006
& 2007.
I'm stepping down from organising JAE because last year my daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease and we raised money last year for the Royal Marsden Hospital, childrens unit for toys which was a great success and I thank everyone whom took part from the bottom of our hearts.John has taken JAE on by the horns now and I will always be supportive of this event, sadly though my personal circumstances says that I can not continue as an organiser which saddens me and haven't been able to put into words what has happened in the last few months.
JAE 2008 WILL happen and your continuing support and JAE spirit will continue for ever!
Thank you
Claire
mr2mk1chick wrote:Great- basically no JAE then
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michael wrote:mr2mk1chick wrote:Great- basically no JAE then
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I guess you missed the"JAE 2008 WILL happen" bit?
Unless a suitable location isn't found of course..
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Tony jinxy froude wrote:I agree Jo, just keeping fingers crossed![]()
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but i do think we as a joint club should organise something if it doesnt go ahead, i know a lot of people who base their holidays around JAE
& in some cases its the only time they come to a meet, it would also be a huge blow to the club if we didnt
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Tony jinxy froude wrote:I agree Jo, just keeping fingers crossed![]()
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but i do think we as a joint club should organise something if it doesnt go ahead, i know a lot of people who base their holidays around JAE
& in some cases its the only time they come to a meet, it would also be a huge blow to the club if we didnt
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, Jinxy
anna wrote:Tony jinxy froude wrote:I agree Jo, just keeping fingers crossed![]()
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but i do think we as a joint club should organise something if it doesnt go ahead, i know a lot of people who base their holidays around JAE
& in some cases its the only time they come to a meet, it would also be a huge blow to the club if we didnt
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, Jinxy
How big is your backgarden Jinxy?![]()