Should the Lambeth Country Show always take place in September now?

[editor]

I spoke to quite a few people today and they all seemed to be of the opinion that the show is better taking place in September rather than July. I tend to agree.

What do you think?

 

[ska invita]

September makes sense

Should have a couple of music tents too...

There may be some kind of farming calendar reason for the date (that is no longer relevant)??

 

[RubyToogood]

I don't know, it was a bit fortuitous that the weather was so nice this weekend and was pants in July. You can't guarantee that every year.

 

[editor]

I don't know, it was a bit fortuitous that the weather was so nice this weekend and was pants in July. You can't guarantee that every year.

You can't guarantee good weather in July either!
I just liked it being more of an 'end of summer' thing.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Was colder this weekend, but that's not to say July would be warm and dry.

Also seemed busier which I didn't really like. Maybe because kids are back at school? Better without kids. I might get to see the owls and ferrets

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I say split the difference and go for August

 

[DJWrongspeed]

July is better because of more light. Seemed to finish way to early this year.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

July is better because of more light. Seemed to finish way to early this year.

Definitely finished too early

 

[RubyToogood]

This is very true.

 

[editor]

July is better because of more light. Seemed to finish way to early this year.

Not sure it finished early because of the light though.

 

[quimcunx]

I think it has to finish x amount of time before dusk which will mean a september show is always going to finish earlier.

I don't mind either way.

 

[leanderman]

More chance of better light and weather in July.

 

[Callie]

well it did clash with the thornton heath carnival which im sure made a big difference to the numbers

 

[geminisnake]

It should go back to July so there is no chance of it being on any time I come down I like going to Brockwell Park but I don't fancy it when there are shiteloads of people there

I hope you all had a lovely time

 

[Crispy]

Not sure it finished early because of the light though.

The old and the new closing times are both one hour earlier than sunset, for both dates. There's no floodlights or othe nighttime provision

 

[girasol]

Should stay in July for the finishing time. 6 o'clock is way too early...

 

[nagapie]

No, summer is better. If we ever have summer again.

 

[T & P]

Fuck the earlier closing times. Bring back July.

 

[gaijingirl]

I enjoyed the weather this weekend but thought it was busier than usual and prefer the later closing of July.

Also, it's usually first weekend after schools shut for summer so I am soooooo ready for it then.

That being said, it was nice, this year, to have it to look forward to after the olympic comedown.

 

[Ms Ordinary]

I liked the feel of it this year, but it felt like it finished too early both days & that's the clincher for me.

Early September usually has a few things on going on already - like the Thames Festival (which I didn't bother with this year) and I've just realised I completely forgot to go and see Kind Hearts & Coronets which was showing at Nunhead Cemetery on Friday night...

Lambeth have already published the dates for next July, so it doesn't look like it's changing.

 

[lefteri]

July's 'usually' the driest month isn't it?

 

[Lady of rage]

July - better weather and longer days

 

[editor]

July - better weather and longer days

I wouldn't bet on the 'better weather' bit given what's happened this year!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/w...est-ever-July-as-more-downpours-forecast.html

 

[editor]

Facts!


http://www.holiday-weather.com/london/averages/

 

[magneze]

July is better for light & finishing time.

 

[quimcunx]

So number of days rain is about the same but it stays lighter longer in July.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

So number of days rain is about the same but it stays lighter longer in July.

and more sunshine hours (when it's not pissing down)

 

[Crispy]

Dunno where that site got its data. Wikipedia uses the met office. July is 9mm drier than september (41 vs 50mm of rain). It is a good deal sunnier and warmer too.

Country show in July where it belongs please

 

[billythefish]

It does seem that rubbish summers are here to stay for a while... the last three years have seen good springs and autumns though.
I do agree that closing time was much too early though... perhaps there should be one area allowed to go on a bit later - main stage and surrounding bars / cafes perhaps, with lighting.

 

[quimcunx]

I was going to say you'd have to light the way out of the park too but they don't on bonfire night.