Anyone going to the Lincolnshire Firewood Fair on 18th Sept ?

[FC forever]

Hello all.

 

Anyone going to the Lincolnshire Firewood Fair this year at Revesby Estate?

 

I am interested in seeing what price the firewood makes at auction this year as last years prices were quite good.

 

Quite a few different demos this year but I do not think Fuelwood are there.

 

See you there.

 

FC

[barnman]

hi there im off matey only 4 miles from me

[harvey b davison]

When and where is it held.

[the verminator]

whats there? firewood processors? saws?

[The Firewood Guys]

Thanks for that, i went 2 years ago but missed last year, thats me off then!!!!!

[Craig Johnson]

The Lincolnshire Firewood Fair 2011. Revesby Estate, Lincolnshire.

[Billy68]

there is a one in Northumberland Firewood Fair, Oct 16th 2011 anyone going

[BARNSLEY BOB]

there is a one in northumberland firewood fair, oct 16th 2011 anyone going

 

nothing on google, post details please,

[Billy68]

Northumberland Firewood Fair, Oct 16th 2011

Northwoods has been successful in getting funding from the Northumberland Upland Leader programme, to run a firewood fair in Northumberland.

 

For those of you who are unaware of what a firewood fair is, a quick description would be;

 

 

 

 

Firewood Fair description - Similar to a country show, with the main focus being that of an auction of firewood and firewood grade roundwood to the general public and trade. An outdoor site is used, with a few marquees for trade and information stands, where the individual lots of firewood (and firewood grade roundwood) are displayed in dumpy bags, trailers, netted bags, bundles, billets etc during the morning to be viewed by members of the public. Suppliers can put a reserve on any lots as they see fit, have the option of just bringing along an example load and then auctioning more lots which would then be delivered to the customer after the event and can include delivery in the price. The Auction is then run by a professional auction house. After the auction the successful buyers have the option of either;

 

 

Taking the firewood home in their own vehicle (loaders will be available on site to help with this)

Arranging for it to be delivered by the supplier (if that was included in the sale option)

Arrange at extra cost for delivery by a 3rd party at the event (we are hoping to have the Young Farmers provide this service)

 

The event also will have trade stands for firewood suppliers, firewood machinery dealers, woodland management services, stove retailers etc. We will also use this event as a means to “educate” firewood customers about such issues as;

 

 

The sustainability and environmental credentials of UK firewood

The importance of burning dry wood

Promotion of softwood as a good quality firewood option (for stove users)

 

Last year we went along to a similar event in Lincolnshire The Lincolnshire Firewood Fair 2011. Revesby Estate, Lincolnshire., which sold nearly £9,000 worth of firewood and had about 2,000 people attend. We produced a quick summary report on our visit which is attached as a PDF. For more information on the first event in 2009 see http://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/pdf/FirewoodAuction.pdf

 

The event is likely to take place at Meldon Park near Morpeth.

 

We have taken on a professional PR company to promote the event to the whole of Northumberland and the wider region, via newspapers, posters and other media.

 

 

 

 

The fair is not only an opportunity to sell firewood, but should be seen as a chance to promote your business and increase your customer base.

 

 

 

 

At this stage we are firming up details, and as such are looking to get an idea of the level of interest so we can firm up final costs of marquees and logistics, so you are not committed to a booking by completing any registration form, but we do need to firm up numbers to make sure the event is financially viable (even though it is part funded it still needs to have some private sector contribution to break even).

 

 

 

 

We haven't finalised details for the auction but it is proposed that the auctioneers will charge a 10% fee to the buyer, therefore seller should not have to pay anything, However, this may change as things are confirmed with the auctioneers.

 

 

 

 

For trade stands we are proposing to charge £125 for a 2m space in the marquee and £125 for an (almost) unlimited space outside. However this may reduce if interest or sponsorship is high enough.

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in attending this event to sell firewood or have a trade stand (or both) please complete this online form found by clicking HERE. Alternatively please complete the attached booking form and return it to me at this e-mail address. Again this is not a confirmed booking just an expression of interest on your part, we will send out booking confirmations soon to those interested.

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch

 

 

 

 

Kind regards

 

 

John Farquhar BSc

Finance & Business Analyst

Rural Development Initiatives Ltd.

 

Office: +44 (0) 1467 894 050

Mobile: +44 (0)7852 321 796

Email: [email protected]

Address: Rural Development Initiatives Ltd.

Crichiebank Business Centre, Mill Road,

Inverurie, Aberdeenshire,

AB51 5NQ

Website: Rural Development Initiatives

[FC forever]

For details of the 3rd Lincolnshire Firewood Fair go to :

 

The Lincolnshire Firewood Fair 2011. Revesby Estate, Lincolnshire.

 

Tells you who's there and what's going on.

 

Cheers