Overview: The comments in this article evidence the overall success of this event. However, It would be damaging to integrity if the focus is entirely on the merits of the weekend.
During a conversation I was surprised to hear another point of view; I asked – ‘Have you visited both halls?’ the reply was insightful – ‘There are not two halls! Your event is one building divided by an eating area and reception’. Other’s had similar ideas about the layout. Incidentally, every Visitor spoken to confirmed they ventured into both sides of the show.
Listen to a visitors comment about The Lincolnshire Well Being Show
We should consider from their perspective Community Members only see the event from their respective areas. During refreshment breaks et cetera we cannot see the full ebb and flow of the floor. And from the perspective of anyone at the extreme ends of the whole building, it would be easy to believe they were in a ‘quieter’ part of the show. The central area (including) the food area and reception was always busy.
It is also difficult to know how many people are attending talks and workshops. I am very conscious of this while writing this part of the review. There is little doubt the ‘Spirit’ area of the show encouraged people to dwell for longer times. As I watched this aspect throughout the weekend, I am certain this was irrelevant to the ‘flow’ of the footfall.
When asking visitors for their opinion about the floor plan many suggest that it did not make any difference where Community Members were situated. I was acutely aware of this aspect of the event as we encountered a problem with an ‘exhibitor’ who seemed to know more about show layout than our sixteen years of attending them. So, I asked Visitors for their opinion. I asked ‘What draws you to a particular Community Member?’ Almost everyone used the words ‘drawn to’ or ‘intuition’ – I asked ‘Does position of the stall influence who you decide to buy from, or have therapy with?’ Most thought the question irrelevant.
I’m under no illusion the show did not work for every Community Member: indeed one exhibitor left the show on Saturday, and I’ll be writing about this in tomorrows article. There are some who will deem the show failure, never to return, their viewpoints understood. Even so, we still consider them Community Members, and they can enjoy the benefits of LizianEvents News and our social platforms. The vast majority of Community Members interviewed deem the show as reasonably profitable and has great promise and potential.
The Visitor’s Perspective:
Liz, Sue, Jon and myself encountered only praise, support and recognition for The Community success. Time and again, people who know me due to my years of exhibiting at the shows spoke to me about their experience. Visitors loved the variation and the quality of the goods and products on sale. Visitors enjoyed the demonstrations and talks. Visitors commented on the quality of the food. Let’s address each of these in turn.
Another Visitors Comments
We choose to limit the number of each type of stall: this means each Community Member has a better chance of success. I asked Visitors if they would like to see other vendors, an increase in allocation or was there anything lacking? Most felt the blend worked well. Some felt while there is an adequate choice and enough variation of goods to satisfy a weekend visit, the show could stand more Community Members.
I asked about the talks: All enjoyed the talks they attended: Most commented there were overlaps and choosing between two concurrent talks could be difficult. The workshops were well received by the people I spoke to who attended. There is no doubt the talks are a significant draw for Visitors. In fact, as I talked to them as they enjoyed a drink in the refreshment area, many were waiting for the talks start.
The Demonstrations were an overwhelming success. The Yoga and Tai Chi were loved by everyone who watched. There is no doubting we’ll be asking Grace and Don to return in the future.
A Community Member did have an issue with an aspect of the catering. No visitors reviewed had concerns about the quality of the food or the content of the menu. There is no objective way to assess prices of food and drinks at venues. My feeling is the prices were average for this type of show.
A few of The Community have mixed feelings about their position on the floor plan, and I’ll be addressing this tomorrow. We have a way to go before the show is razor sharp. Although, the event will leave a good memory in the minds of every visitor.
In certainty, The Visitors loved the first Lincolnshire Well Being Show, and this means The Community fulfilled their commitment and made the show a stunning success.
Well Done Community