Louise Cox Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 For those that subscribe to MMM - We are looking for some ideas/feedback on what we can do at our outdoor shows for 2012, what added extras or events would appeal. This year we had a private MMM members' lounge at our Peterborough show, where MMM subscribers could get a free tea or coffee, relax with the papers, meet the MMM team and take advantage of some exclusive subscriber benefits in the spacious lounge. At the Midsummer Great Escape show back in June we held our very first rally for MMM subscribers. We treated our subscribers to a fabulous free hog roast on the Thursday evening, an exclusive pre-booking discount and a special goody bag on arrival. So for 2012 - should it be along the same lines or would relevant seminars and practical workshops be a good idea? Test drives on new motorhomes perhaps? Please let me know your thoughts. Louise Cox MMM Membership Development Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Stops Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi Louise, I'm not a subscriber (I do buy MMM monthly), but I'm happy to suggest a few things even if I won't be allowed to join in :'( (>) Instruction in manoeuvering a motorhome (e.g. reversing & parking, using levelling ramps) (>) "Top Tips" notice board where members can jot down their offerings so everyone can benefit (>) A fun quiz about motorhomes and / or motorhoming (either in the format of a quiz night with teams, or a paper one that could be done during the course of the show) (>) Motorhome maintenance workshop (habitation and mechanics) (>) A workshop on winterising your motorhome (>) A "gymkhana" event or motorhome obstacle course (the sort where you have to take a tight bend, reverse in between cones, parallel park, etc. in the best time). Using your own motorhome, and with "soft" obstacles, of course! Penalty points for touching cones, not covering a part of the course, etc. I suppose some of the activities could even be led or sponsored by relevant companies other than Warners. I understand about giving subscribers an exclusive package, but some of these activities might act as a draw to non-subscribers too, and help to create a more attractive show all round. In case you didn't see my other post, I've pinched a few of the suggestions from the motorhome show about to take place in Holland. As for the goodie bag, a simple but useful thing to include would be a master copy of a "before you drive off" checklist. Hope that helps, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyAndy Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Remember some of your subscribers may have children and a "Treasure Hunt" around the show would keep them entertained and having a prize at the end of each day would be a great incentive for families to come to the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 As well as meet the MMM team session(s), how about getting some manufacturer's design teams together for a Q&A session >:-) How often do the product designers get to actually meet the users. User feedback would benefit the manufacturer & ultimately the buyers. Although there's a constant supply of "new" model launches, there appears to be little market research my manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave and Verity Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I second the comment about entertainment for children, our two have a love hate relationship with these events, they like being away and seeing friends, but are bored rigid by the shows. We have been to several of the evening entertainments as well and these are very much tailored to the older generation, the main exception here being Jimmy Cricket, but I'm not sure who he appeals to.... I'm not saying we want to see eminem or Jaylo (spelling?), but a a bit of an update would be good. In the past we have really enjoyed; Faith Brown, Roger Decorsey, Keith Harris, Cannon and Ball, and many others. Some of the acts also go on a bit too long. Activities such as Archery, zorbing, and the treasure hunt already mentioned might be good. Possibly bear in mind kids love to be on there bikes as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Pedal cycle proficiency course for the young ones with an agility course and competition. Sponcered by the Police perhaps? Battery assisted pedal cycle demonstration and course for the not so young ones with an agility course and competition / prize (sponcered by the sellers at the show perhaps). Motorcycle agility course for us nutters who are petrolheads!! A Hog spit roast where we can see the hog on a spit roasting beforehand? Entertainment from the nutters at East Lindsey Fire Brigade as they did so well a few shows back raising cash for charity. How about a dedicated corner for those with mobility buggies where mains hookup to charge the buggies is provided? (To reduce the number of generators running all over the camping grounds) Howzat? C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandrat Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 A dedicated table top sale area where you can offer for sale any unwanted used motorhome/camping equipment or spare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Cox Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Many thanks to you all for taking the time to feedback your ideas to me. If anybody else has something relevant then please let me know. Louise Cox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 rolandrat - 2011-09-27 3:03 PM A dedicated table top sale area where you can offer for sale any unwanted used motorhome/camping equipment or spare parts. This would be a big benefit to all. Most of us have some equipment/accessories that are now surplus due to change of need / change of van etc., but Show rules always forbid "For Sale" signs. It should be easy to relax the rules for items below a set figure. Great for newbies equipping out their vans, great for Sellers (a bit of cash to splash on something else) & Green recycling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin hawkins Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 hi louise mmm should have had its own camp at lincoln and it should next year too mmm members should not have to be in the general camping area and walk miles meeting the team would be nice and a free cup of tea would go down a treat talks about travelling to different parts of the world by motorhome ie russia africa usa even to spain for the winter would be a help hope this helps kevin and kath hawkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Clive - 2011-09-27 2:47 PM How about a dedicated corner for those with mobility buggies where mains hookup to charge the buggies is provided? (To reduce the number of generators running all over the camping grounds) Good idea Clive:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Motorhome boot sale. Workshops on how to set up different satellites. Someone from a tyre company to do question answer on tyre pressures. Fitters and engineers available for repairs and help to solve problems Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0930 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 How about a furthest from home prize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave and Verity Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Bit of a one sided deabte this one, MMM have asked for suggestions, a lot of people have taken the time to respond, how about thoughts and feelings MMM? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 If FOR SALE signs are verboten would A VENDRE signs be OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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