Brigstock BE... from spectators POV...

[wench]

I am thinking about going to watch Brigstock BE with a friend of mine at the end of May. Is it worthwhile going hour and a half to it? (its sort of half way between me and friend so is most convienient!)

 

[kerilli]

yes, it's really good, can see plenty of xc course from close by the tradestands and sj etc. lovely event. last year there were lots of tradestands, and i'm sure they'll have lots this year too.
btw, a little birdie told me that the estate has been sold, so this may be the last ever Brigstock, i really really really hope not though. not sure i can divulge who the rumoured new owner is, since it might all be total rubbish, but if it's who i've been told it is, they are horsey, but not into eventing... but there is some hope...

 

[brushingboots]

wasn't it taken over by the Laing's recently?

 

[Goya]

I can confirm it is a lovely event to watch. Easy access around the course and usually great Trade stands for shopping.
As I believe the Laings took over the running of the horse Trials 2 or 3 years ago. It was previously run by Diana Maxwell.
I really hope the new owners keep the horse trials going, it is a lovely event, although it didn't run for a few years, now it is revived I for one would like to see it stay.

 

[kerilli]

apparently it really is on the market. i think the Laings have been there 9 years.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-18408267.html

let's all hope and pray that the new owner will keep the horse trials going.

 

[wench]

Now all I need to do is win the lottery!

 

[Groom42]

Fermyn Woods has not been sold. The rumour that KP has bought isn't true. That's from VL herself.

 

[jenbleep]

apparently it really is on the market. i think the Laings have been there 9 years.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-18408267.html

let's all hope and pray that the new owner will keep the horse trials going.

Wow that place is beautiful, let me just reach for my cheque book...

 

[kerilli]

Fermyn Woods has not been sold. The rumour that KP has bought isn't true. That's from VL herself.

Great, thanks for letting us all know. I heard the rumour from a friend who's an estate agent near there, so was a bit more credulous than usual! mea culpa.