It's just been announced that Qualatex are holding a big event in the UK next year;

5 - 7 November 2011
Heythrop Park, near Oxford England
At last, by popular demand, we are hosting another major Qualatex Event in Europe. The fabulous Country House venue< has been brought up to date with five star hotel accommodations and is ours exclusively …

…Join us for the biggest House Party the Balloon Industry has ever seen!

If you are a decorator, shop owner, entertainer, an old hand or a newcomer there will be something for everyone at The Qualatex Event.

•20 leading instructors from around the world
•Over 50 classes
•Business advice
•Keynote speaker
•Competitions including large sculpture
•2 fabulous parties
•Live entertainment
•Jam room
•CBA Assessment
The ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes three days of tuition, 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation, lunch, refreshments and dinner for 2 days, 2 fabulous parties, live entertainment and inspiration beyond your wildest dreams!

Book before 30 June 2011 for the incredible price per person of £360 plus Vat (Based on 2 people sharing a standard room in Heythrop House).

To register your interest in the event and to receive an update when the booking system goes live, please email rachel.ings@qualatex.com

Once again it's on a weekend

Fair point, Mr W, but I guess you can't please all of the people all of the time... Generally, hotel accommodation is cheaper at the weekends than during the week, so I'm thinking the cost may have been prohibitive if it was held during the week.

Either way, this sounds fantastic and many thanks to Pioneer/Qualatex for having a UK/European version of the Dallas event -- I'll be there, guaranteed!

--Neil

Billy (Graeme),

I'm not sure if you fully understand the benefit of attending these events. Ok you miss out on some paid work. However the benefits will enhance your business many times what you would have earnt.

If you enjoy the Care & Share days just think of three intensive days meeting people from around the world, fantastic instructors on a wide range of balloon topics, balloon shows, the jam room and much much more. And its tax deductable!

Its inspiring, educational, life-affirming and an utter joy.

And this year its near Oxford, which means there is even less of excuse not to come and play!


Danny

Danny is absolutely correct........we all have to earn the money but its an investment like when u buy a balloon dvd or pdf there will be a model on it thjat your customers will see you make and off the back of it u get. More bookings........on another note I did a gig at that venue 2 months ago and it is a lovely plave with incredible grounds

Need a lecturer????

Hell I want to go! See what I can do about making it happen.

Its the one weekend in 2011, that we cant go!!!

I agree with whats being said 100% and Believe me any other weekend in the year I would be there.

I have a husband with a BIG birthday on 6th November and the last thing he would expect for it is a trip to a balloon convention!!!

Now there's an idea!!! He would never think of it..... No No No cant think that way, have to be nice!!!

Have a great time there those that go, you wont regret a minute or a £1.

Pam
xx

Looking at this from another angle.

I am guessing they are having it at the weekend so they can get more people.

Will those people be the amateurs/part timer rather than the professionals?

If this was really aimed at the pro then it would be in the week.

Very early I know but any idea when Qualatex might release info on who will be doing what in Oxford?

I am am so there. x