I understand the question - it's a good one! :) And we have thought about both parts ourselves many times.

BUT here's why we do it the way we do:

1: Two events is twice as much WORK for us and the volunteers. :thumbdown:
2: Moving to a new venue is EXTREMELY difficult - you may have noticed the reason we are not having one this year is because we can't find a suitable venue! And even if we can find the right one, getting them trained to understand our needs, and for us to figure out how it will all work, what goes where, maps of the venue, etc etc etc etc is a LOT OF WORK. :thumbdown:

Sam and Iain especially over the last few years have put in a staggering amount of work, and we'd really like LESS work for them and others, not more!

If we charged another 20 quid or so it might be worthwhile, but as is, no chance.

So, we're back to one event, centrally located as best as. The southerners comlain now that it's too far north, and the northerners complain it's too far south already...

Still looking for the perfect venue!

Remember, we need: :helpsmilie:

several presentation rooms
good camping
good food on site
cheap!

If you have an idea, please research it a bit first - check their website, make sure it matches the above requirements

I've suggested it already http://www.shropshirecountyshow.com/...re/index.shtml
Pretty sure it meets your needs - big enough, and small enough. Central - in the midlands. Several onsite venues for talks, plus close to town centre with other venues available. Plenty of camping, but benefit of hotels and b&b in town. Other vehicle clubs have events there.
They have good contacts for suppliers for things like toilets / showers, power, catering etc...

Dave

Thanks for the thought Dave, inquiries are in progress. :)

Don't know how you guys are getting along with your searches, but an idea suddenly came to mind as I was watching a U tube tent demo, ( funny how these things happen!). has anyone tried Stoneleigh ParK events centre? 800 acres smack in the middle of the country, about 1/2 hour from Birmingham/Coventry/Warwick https://www.google.fr/webhp?sourceid...neleigh%20park

This event is very likely cancelled: See the traffic around page 8 regarding another event at the same venue a few weeks later: http://www.adventurebikerider.com/fo...it=10&start=70

Hi Everyone.
Well, after 8 years of helping to make the HUBB UK happen I’ve decided it’s time to hand over the role to new people. I’m proud to have been able to be involved for so long. The buzz around the HUBB UK has been phenomenal. I’ve loved being around so much inspiration, the constant flow of shared information and the pure fun that always happens at the Meet. It’s been terrific to be with so many overlanding enthusiasts. I’ve met amazing people and made some great friends over the years.

Grant and Susan have lots of new ideas for the future of the HUBB UK and it’s going to be brilliant to see all of those things coming to life. If Birgit and I are in the UK at the time of the 2016 HUBB UK then for sure we will be there. In the meantime please PM Grant and Susan if you are available to help with organising HUBB UK. They plan to split my role into manageable sections but they will tell you more.

Before I sign off on this I’d like to thank the literally hundreds of people who have helped to make the HUBB UK such an amazing thing each year. :thumbup1:

First of all, the Crew Leaders. They all take on a significant amount of responsibility and one of the main reasons the HUBB UK has run so well over the years is because of them. Thanks very much to all of you who have Volunteered. A huge part of the friendly atmosphere comes from so many people mucking in to help. Thanks to everyone who has shared their knowledge by doing Presentations, and to those who so happily put on Demonstrations & Competitions. Thank you also to all the Companies that have come year after year to share their knowledge and products with us all.

There are always a lot of ‘unsung heroes’ whose help never really sees the light of day. Why heroes? They have been working away in the background doing such things as collecting firewood, making signs, drafting maps, lent equipment, buying, delivering & sometimes storing equipment, coming early to help with set up, staying on to help with breakdown and so on. Thank you to everyone who has contributed and helped to make the HUBB UK such a friendly inspirational place to be. It’s been a pleasure to work with you.

I guess that’s all, though if I have forgotten someone or something I hope you’ll accept my apologies. I wish you guys happy travels and great adventures. Thanks again! See you on the road.

Cheers,
Sam

Thanks for your work Sam, I certainly enjoyed Donnington last year (my first HU meeting)
All the best with the future

Wayne

Thanks Wayne. Chuffed you enjoyed the HUBB UK last year!!! Hopefully, if you aren't on the road, I'll see you next year.

You will be sadly missed Sam. Good luck to you and Birgit wherever your wheels take you.
Margaret & Mike

End of an era
 

You'll be a hard act to follow Sam.

Nik and I have certainly appreciated all your hard work ever since our first meeting at Ripley in 2007.

All the best for whatever you do next, hopefully we'll catch up at an event somewhere this year.....:D

Gus & Nik.

Good luck Sam, and thanks for your input at Donnington last year. With the France event starting to grow rapidly, I understand first hand the dedication you have given to carry out this role. I hope you and Birgit have some excellent adventures, and maybe you'll come and tell us about them one day! Bonne chance et courage!

Mike and Margaret, Gus and Nik and Pongo, thanks very much for the thumbs up!:thumbup1: Catch you all soon I hope! Happy travels to you guys in the mean time :mchappy:

We were very sorry to hear the news from Sam too, although we fully understand his reasoning, and hugely appreciate all the work he's done, along with his partner-in-crime Iain, to make the HUBB UK the amazing event it's been for the last few years. They both took on a massive job, each doing multiple jobs that we normally try to split up amongst several, and did it all amazingly well.

Thank you Sam!

:D:D:D:D:D:D

We wish you - and Birgit - all the best in your future endeavors and we hope to see you at the 2016 HUBB UK!

lincolnshire show ground
 

if it helps the first harley davidson rally for 20 years has been held in the UK and 8000 people turned. would this be a good enough venue do you think.
have attached a link if helps

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all the best and great website

This looks great, but I bet it's not cheap!