AES Entomological Exhibition - 1 October

Matt Smith · #1 (**permalink**) 15-09-2011, 08:39 PM

This years Amateur Entomologists Society (AES) Exhibition and Trade Fair will be held at Kempton Park racecourse on Sat 1 October, from 11.00 - 16.30.

This is the biggest entomological fair of the year in the UK. If you want to buy books, microscopes, cages, chemicals, pins, store boxes, specimens, livestock, plants or pictures related to insects, or just look at all of the exhibits and chat to fellow enthusiasts, this is the show.

The exhibition is open to members of the public and not just members of the AES. Should you wish to join the AES then you can do so on the day but you don't have to be a member to attend. Ticket prices will be: £4 per adult and £2 per child (7 years and over). Tickets can be bought on the gate. Free parking in the racecourse car park.

Traders include those selling books, equipment, livestock, specimens and food plants. In addition, the show is attended by most of the major invertebrate societies and organisations within the UK.

AES Annual Exhibition and Trade Fair - Amateur Entomologists' Society (AES)

Well worth attending and a good day out.

Adam Cheeseman · #2 (**permalink**) 17-09-2011, 12:15 PM

Yep. Several of us will be there as usual. Might actually buy something other than books this year.

Cheers,

Adam

Kreacha · #3 (**permalink**) 17-09-2011, 03:54 PM

I'm going and I can't wait!!!

Cordaline · #4 (**permalink**) 27-09-2011, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

Yep. Several of us will be there as usual. Might actually buy something other than books this year.

Cheers,

Adam

Yes, I think 3 copies of 'The Sheildbugs of Surrey' is quite enough!

For once in my life, I might actually make it this year!
.....but then again!

Andrew C · #5 (**permalink**) 27-09-2011, 06:57 PM

Bit skint this year but aiming to do next year's with a mate and a fat wallet hopefully.

Regards,
Andrew.

Kreacha · #6 (**permalink**) 28-09-2011, 06:27 PM

Only two days to go!!! And I've just found £20 in a purse I didn't know was there! Extra funds!! Am well pleased!

Cordaline · #7 (**permalink**) 30-09-2011, 04:14 PM

Going to be able to make it for a couple of hours in the afternoon.
It's my first time so looking forward to it!

Bobbobthebob · #8 (**permalink**) 30-09-2011, 11:46 PM

I'll be there, looking longingfully at the microscopes and counting my pennies. Sounds like I may see a face or two I recognise!

RoyW · #9 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 05:58 AM

I'll also be there at some point.

aeshna5 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 11:06 AM

I usually get up there but weather is too good to be on trains + inside; also my back's a bit dodgy so need to avoid packed crowds.

Hope you guys have great fun + don't bankrupt yourselves!

Always so may temptations at the AES.