[Sean Williams]

I had 2 tables outside yesterday - have to say it was a very hard day.

Very few people milling around the bootsale area, coupled with frequent rain showers, and the very long walk for buyers that would potentially buy "heavy lumps" meant very little shifted.

Did get a brand new Martindale proving unit (for checking circuits are dead before working on them) and a couple of very nice RS Pro LED work lamps, otherwise, as noted very little vintage stuff.

Had a nice chat with Michael Giacomelli, and his Son, who appears to also be getting interested in valves, so I think we will be okay for a supplier for another generation - they had large trays of assorted run of the mill stuff at £1 each, and even these seemed to be difficult to sell, with one trader buying the lot around midday.

Its a nice venue, but I think the level of support will eventually kill the show off, certainly the bootsale area was down to small club size rally levels - a real shame