CAMPERLIFE @ STRATFORD
15-16 JUNE 2024

Seminars

 

A highly popular feature of every show we've run at Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse for the past 12 years are the Seminars, free-to-attend talks given by both professional and amateur speakers. Located in the racecourse's prestigious main grandstand, CAMPERLIFE@STRATFORD will be no different.

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Providing fascinating tales of adventure, coupled with advice and tips galore, they have become an integral part of the event.  Not to be missed!

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EXTRA SPECIAL TALK – FRI EVENING 7pm-9pm

Friday 14th June 2024

Held in the racecourse’s grandstands complex.

 

“Self-Build Camper Conversions – Do’s & Don’ts”

An ‘extra special evening’ with James Alma of The Camper Workshop.

 

Unique to CAMPERLIFE@STRATFORD, a 2hr ‘never seen before’ talk about camper conversions.

 

Every stage covered from choosing a van, what vehicles are suitable to convert (and importantly which aren’t!!!), the design stage, deciding what electrical/water/heating system to go for, etc.

 

This to be followed by a lengthy Q & A session where you the audience can get involved.

 

Numbers are limited, so please complete and return your “Yes I Would Like To Attend” Form (the one handed to you at the main gate upon arrival from 13:00 Thurs 13th June) ASAP to the Event Office. As this free-to-attend, special session is bound to be over-subscribed, it’s strictly a case of ‘first come, first served’ – so return your forms as soon as possible!

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SATURDAY 15th JUNE...

 

10:15 - Build or Buy? What do I really need? 

A beginner's guide on how to choose your camper or motorhome. Things to consider when deciding whether/ what to buy or to self build. Based on over 25 years of travelling in different vehicles on different continents with and without small children, by Jo Calascione.  

 

11:00 Travel Journals - The Joys of Making and Taking a Journal on your Travels. Creating them while on the road in a personal and unique way to add to your experience by artist and photographer Sandie Cottee. 

 

12: 00 Rejecting the Rental Trap with a Horselorry home - One Woman and Her Dog by Nicole Riley (& Sandy the pooch). 

 

13:00 - Building Nessa from a Battery.

A dream van conversion, their way, by an amateur, (still married) couple, Cheryl and Steve Buckle, the Pitched-up Wanderers.

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14:00 - Road Trip New Zealand.

The story of a 2017 journey (now a book, by Neil Foulks, on sale at the show). Find out how he wrote while on the road, what photographic equipment he used, how to self-publish and how he converted his micro-camper "eNVy"... 

 

15:00 - Drifting at the Edge of the Grid.

Balkan tours close to foreign wars. Telling tales and writing rhymes. 25 countries on a pension and the love of others by the nomadic Mark Stanton. 

 

16:00 - Adventuring Beyond the Camper.

You've parked up in your scenic location - Mountains? Desert? Coast? - Now it's time to leave the van behind and get exploring. Top tips (with Q&A) from qualified Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing, Mountain Bike Instructor Richard Matthews who has circumnavigated the globe and driven the Wild Atlantic Way in his trusty Nissan Micra and is about to embark on his next adventure. 

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SUNDAY 16th JUNE...

 

10:00 - Self-Build Camper Conversions – Layout and Furniture

1hr free-to-attend talk covering the topic of storage, furniture/material type and making sure it's both functional and comfortable by James Alma of The Camper Workshop. 

 

11:00 - Drifting at the Edge of the Grid.

Balkan tours close to foreign wars. Telling tales and writing rhymes. 25 countries on a pension and the love of others by the nomadic Mark Stanton. 

 

12:00 - Self-Build Camper Conversions – Vehicle Electric Systems

1hr free-to-attend detailed electrical talk, from understanding the fundamentals of electrical systems, up to making sure people choose the right system for their usage  by James Alma of The Camper Workshop.

 

13:00 Building Nessa from a Battery.

A dream van conversion, their way, by an amateur, (still married) couple, Cheryl and Steve Buckle, the Pitched-up Wanderers. 

 

14:00 Self-Build Camper Conversions – Q&A Session Covering YOUR Personal Build.

An open 1hr free-to-attend Q&A session where folk can pop in with either group questions or more specific questions about their own build by James Alma of The Camper Workshop. 

 

15:00 TBC

 

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