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    Childcare Expo 2014 is in London Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March.

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    I am intending to go but we seem to have a lot of things going on that month so will have to see!

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    Trying to convince someone to go with me as I don't travel well alone

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    I went to the one in Coventry and I have to say was not impressed.
    In my opinion it wasn't really worth travelling a distance for, but I did read more positive reviews on here.

    I go to the Education show every year, much more on show and bargains to be had, with a dedicated Early Years area.

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    Not that far from me so will probably go on Saturday as it's free!!

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    I went to the Coventry one last year and wasn't impressed, stayed overnight but actually just Friday was more than enough, I expected it to be much bigger. I went to one in Manchester quite a few years ago and that was huge.

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    I went to Coventry in Sept and was really disappointed at the lack of stalls.

    The Sat is my birthday so I think I will give it a miss!

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    I was also disappointed with the Coventry one so don't think I'll be going
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    Quote Originally Posted by cherry View Post
    I was also disappointed with the Coventry one so don't think I'll be going
    Doesn't sound very promising, might have a re-think!

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    I enjoyed Coventry. Will be going to London. Ok only down the road from me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smiley View Post
    I went to the Coventry one last year and wasn't impressed, stayed overnight but actually just Friday was more than enough, I expected it to be much bigger. I went to one in Manchester quite a few years ago and that was huge.
    Yes I agree. It didn't take too long to look around. Luckily DS was obsessed with the mud kitchen and sand pit which took up some time!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smiley View Post
    I went to the Coventry one last year and wasn't impressed, stayed overnight but actually just Friday was more than enough, I expected it to be much bigger. I went to one in Manchester quite a few years ago and that was huge.
    The one in London is held at Olympia which is a huge venue...never been but thinking of going as not far from me
    I suppose it is not the size of the venue but the attraction and what is available on the day?

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    I keep hearing good things about this show...anyone changed their minds and going?

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    I'm going on the Friday. Really lookingofrward to it. Although a bit daunted going on my Tod! Never been before, so hoping it is worth it.

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    I'm going Saturday Is anyone taking kids with them ?
    And who's going?
    Last edited by supermumy; 26-03-2014 at 07:39 PM.

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    Saturday for me.

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    I am planning to go on Saturday

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    Still going friday

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    going saturday with 2 friends

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    I would love to go but Im having a laparoscopy tmw so dont think I will be fit enough lol x

 

 
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