Highland_laddie Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I know the subject of cancellations has come up on the Dorset Steam Fair thread - I thought it best to start a new thread. Just browsing Milweb and was surprised to see a 'new' advert for the W&P show. I followed the link and the web page says they are monitoring the coronavirus situation. However they are (or appear to be as I didn't complete the process) still selling tickets. A quick check of their T&Cs states the following 10. TICKET RETURN, REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICYThere are no refunds available on any orders. While I appreciate that this is a commercial event I do feel that to continue selling tickets with a zero refund policy is not playing fair. I do hope that no more people get stung at this stage...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) I have spoken to the W&P owners re. refunds,, Please scroll down to read my post at the end Edited May 3, 2020 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland_laddie Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hi Nick, thanks for doing that and posting on this thread and on the other. I hadn't checked the other thread today and thought it best to start a new one. I agree it is good that you have had that response, I would just say thought that it wouldn't be difficult to post both the information about awaiting further government clarification and the commitment to a refund on the front of their website where the current statement on COVID 19 is. Cheers, Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Even if it goes ahead there is a small chance people from abroad might not be able to go because of travel restrictions. Still its a few months so things may change before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I think this more to do with money either way they cannot loose if goes ahead or not because they will have insurance cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 On a slightly different tack, a number of events, military and otherwise, have now been postponed until September. I have to wonder, even if HMG regulations allow them by then, how many people would turn up anyway? No-one, especially the organisers, would want to see half empty fields or exhibition halls. A clean break until next year might be better all round? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I think we all know how this story is going to end.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, andym said: On a slightly different tack, a number of events, military and otherwise, have now been postponed until September. I have to wonder, even if HMG regulations allow them by then, how many people would turn up anyway? No-one, especially the organisers, would want to see half empty fields or exhibition halls. A clean break until next year might be better all round? Andy I'm inclined to think the other way, assuming restrictions have been lifted, any show that is on would be well attended. Exhibitors will be eager to get to some kind of event, and Joe Public will be desperate to take the kids somewhere because they've spent half the year trapped at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Zero-Five-Two said: I'm inclined to think the other way, assuming restrictions have been lifted, any show that is on would be well attended. Exhibitors will be eager to get to some kind of event, and Joe Public will be desperate to take the kids somewhere because they've spent half the year trapped at home. Interesting, isn't it? Both are perfectly valid arguments yet diametrically opposite. It will all depend on individual perception of risk. Andy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I see they have suspended selling tickets.refully monitoring the situation regarding the Covid-19 outbreak and planning the measures needed to ensure the safety of all exhibitors and visitors at the show. TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD once we have more information from the Government we will then look at tickets going back on sale. We are carefully monitoring the situation regarding the Covid-19 outbreak and planning the measures needed to ensure the safety of all exhibitors and visitors at the show. TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD once we have more information from the Government we will then look at tickets going back on sale. We are carefully monitoring the situation regarding the Covid-19 outbreak and planning the measures needed to ensure the safety of all exhibitors and visitors at the show. TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD once we have more information from the Government we will then look at tickets going back on sale. We are carefully monitoring the situation regarding the Covid-19 outbreak and planning the measures needed to ensure the safety of all exhibitors and visitors at the show. TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD once we have more information from the Government we will then look at tickets going back on sale. We are carefully monitoring the situation regarding the Covid-19 outbreak and planning the measures needed to ensure the safety of all exhibitors and visitors at the show. TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD once we have more information from the Government we will then look at tickets going back on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I am of the opinion that all events this year will be cancelled and we should concentrate on doing what we can to ensure we follow guidelines etc and beat this virus in order to have a show season next year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) The Hop Farm, showground site for the W&P show, which is still closed since lockdown has just ammended its events webpage and has Deleted All forthcoming outdoor events including W&P show, the first shows to be held there are planned for Oct/Nov 2020 Edited July 2, 2020 by Nick Johns 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) Looks like War and Peace is now officially cancelled for this year, with the Hop Farm pulling the plug being given as the reason Edited July 6, 2020 by G506 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdrop358 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 From their Facebook page : IMPORTANT NOTICE!! The Hop Farm Show Ground has made the decision not to allow the War & Peace Show to take place 2020 It’s with deep sadness we have to inform all the visitors and traders WAP can’t take place . In True Dunkirk Spirit! We have been working tirelessly over the weeks putting things in place altering formats, revamping the show layout altering visitor attractions endless meetings with our H&S department to enable WAP to meet the ever changing government Guidelines One thing is for sure we did our very best for you the Traders to put WAP on and keep your business alive. The Visitor. We are sorry we can’t deliver your fantastic holiday experience! As for the Media hype “Super Saturday” forgive me if I don’t share this occasion, Business open! YET we can’t trade? Annie and I would like to thank the support and encouragement from all traders and the wonderful phones calls from all you visitor. A quote from the Big Man during WW2 (This is our finest Hour!) I’m sorry report this is not our Finest Hour 2020. A very Sad day John & Annie – The War & Peace Show The War & Peace office is currently closed and reopens on Monday the 10th of August. To Defer your ticket or claim a refund please Click here - https://forms.gle/x5EgGVQuWQ4ig2E27 For all enquiries remember being NICE does work when speaking or writing to people - Please be aware we are not able to monitor facebook so please click on the link above to complete the application for refund form. The War & Peace Show dates for 2021 are July 27th – 31st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.303fan Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 The government banned meetings of more than 30 people, but the hopfarm was the one that shut down the show. That tells me quite a lot about the W&P organisers and how money rules, not safety. At least you can get a refund i guess, as a bonus, the toilets are clean this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I think that's called coming to terms with reality? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi Just had an e-mail from W&P it is officially Cancelled Text is " The Hop Farm Show Ground has made the decision not to allow the War & Peace Show to take place 2020 It’s with deep sadness we have to inform all the visitors and traders WAP can’t take place . In True Dunkirk Spirit! We have been working tirelessly over the weeks putting things in place altering formats, revamping the show layout altering visitor attractions endless meetings with our H&S department to enable WAP to meet the ever changing government Guidelines One thing is for sure we did our very best for you the Traders to put WAP on and keep your business alive. The Visitor. We are sorry we can’t deliver your fantastic holiday experience! As for the Media hype “Super Saturday” forgive me if I don’t share this occasion, Business open! YET we can’t trade? Annie and I would like to thank the support and encouragement from all traders and the wonderful phones calls from all you visitor. A quote from the Big Man during WW2 (This is our finest Hour!) I’m sorry report this is not our Finest Hour 2020. A very Sad day John & Annie – The War & Peace Show Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 It still surprises me that an event this large has taken this long to cancel. With virtually everything else cancelled and restrictions of some kind likely to be in place for the rest of the year I thought the planning would have looked forward to next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi I think we all knew that it would be cancelled, it was a case of when; but the organisers probably cancelled at the last minute so that they can claim any cancellation insurance they had. I wonder what they will do about refunds ? Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdrop358 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 As per my post above, they are offering refunds or rolling the tickets over to next year.... The War & Peace office is currently closed and reopens on Monday the 10th of August. To Defer your ticket or claim a refund please Click here - https://forms.gle/x5EgGVQuWQ4ig2E27 Given the circs, I'll take the cash thanks 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Yes you can try to claim a refund, but you have to give your reason for requesting it. I've claimed mine : ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.303fan Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 20 hours ago, andym said: I think that's called coming to terms with reality? Andy the reality of not having a venue? otherwise it still be on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Where do I find the booking reference number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 5 hours ago, .303fan said: the reality of not having a venue? otherwise it still be on. How though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, Chrisg said: Where do I find the booking reference number It should be on the confirmation email you got Chris when you booked the tickets. I think they said it starts with TNX but mine just started with # Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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