Written By: Louise McCarthy
On Date: 18/1/2006
THE UK’S PREMIER INLAND WATERWAYS SHOW
VENUE: Crick Marina, Northamptonshire (near Rugby)
DATES: 27 – 29 May 2006 (Bank Holiday weekend)
The dates and theme for this year’s Crick Boat Show have been confirmed! The show will once again take place at the magnificent Crick Marina in Northamptonshire, from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 May (May Bank Holiday weekend).
A record 27,000 waterways enthusiasts, families and day-trippers visited last year’s show, which is organised by British Waterways South East. Exhibition space for the 2006 show is already proving extremely popular and selling faster than in previous years, with organisers expecting all space to be fully booked by mid-February.
Over 250 exhibitors will be on display, including narrowboat builders and fitters, chandleries and canal societies, arts and crafts and leisure wear retailers from all over the UK and abroad. A delicious selection of fresh, organic and local produce will also be available in the show’s Farmers’ Market, which is new for 2006.
The 2006 show theme is ‘Be Adventurous!’, with a range of great activities lined up to get kids and adults alike exploring our waterways and the great outdoors, including bell boating, fly-casting demonstrations, a mobile climbing and abseiling wall, a Supershot Shooting Simulator and lots more.
Crick Boat Show prides itself on not only being a fun day out, but also providing a useful service to newcomers to the waterways and those considering buying a boat. Amongst the full line up of seminars and talks throughout the weekend will be the tremendously popular 'Buying A Boat' presentation by Sawley Marina's Boat Sales Supervisor, Les Jackson, as well as seminars on maintenance, boat safety, and much more.
There will also be plenty of demonstrations not to be missed. Anglia Marina Model Boat Club will be giving demonstrations of their intricate and beautifully built model boats in the Adventure Area, and Sue Woodward will be painting traditional Roses and Castles at her stand in the Clattercote Marquee.
From toddlers to teenagers, kids will find plenty to do at Crick Boat Show with loads of fantastic, fun 'have-a-go' activities, including face painting by the London Narrowboat Project.
Back by popular demand in 2006 will be another incredible aerobatic display, this year by Captain Neville’s Flying Circus, as well as fabulous ferret racing and free boat trips along the canal.
Music lovers will also have plenty to keep them entertained at the annual Music@Crick festival, which takes place alongside Crick Boat Show. U-rhythmix, the UK’s No. 1 tribute band to the music of The Eurythmics will be headlining on Saturday night, and the ultimate glam rock band, The Platforms, will be performing on Sunday.
But if it’s more laid-back entertainment you’re after, you can chill out as you sample one of more than 30 different ales at the show’s popular real ale bar.
For more information on Crick Boat Show, the UK’s premier inland waterways show and a fantastic family day out, visit www.crickboatshow.com or call 01908 302500.
Press and media enquiries: Contact Louise McCarthy, Media & Communications Executive, South East Waterways, British Waterways. Tel: 01908 302560 / 07917 373116, Email: Louise.McCarthy@britishwaterways.co.uk.
There will be plenty of filming, recording and interviewing opportunities for TV, radio, and press. Contact Louise McCarthy on 01908 302500 or 07917 373116, email louise.mccarthy@britishwaterways.co.uk, for further information.
Photographs of some of the key attractions at previous Crick Boat Shows are available on request.
British Waterways cares for a 2000-mile network of canals and rivers across the country and works with a broad range of public, private and voluntary sector partners to broaden the social, economic and environmental benefits of the inland waterways. For more information, visit www.britishwaterways.co.uk
For more information about other events and great days out on the inland waterways this summer visit www.waterscape.com
Ticket information
Tickets for this year’s show can be booked on-line at www.crickboatshow.com. Receive a FREE show programme with every booking made via the website. Tickets and more information can also be obtained from:
Rugby Visitor Centre: 01788 534970
Northampton Tourist Information Centre: 01604 838800
Leicester Tourist Information Centre: 0116 299 4444
Ticket prices are:
One day Three day
Adults £8 £16
Children (under 16) £4 £8
Concession £6 £12
(inc. Senior Citizen, Disabled)
Family tickets £22 £44
(2 adults and up to 3 children)
Show Opening Hours
Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm
Bank Holiday Monday 10am – 5pm
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