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Hi there, I am currently exhibition manager at Kettering & District Model Railway Society. Your recent shows seem to be on a similar level as ours. We have just had our second exhibtion under my watch and one of the disappointing elements was the contributions of our trade stands. Last year their voulntary contributions for traders average at £70 per trader for the one day show. However, this year it was around £40 despite a higher attendance. One also refused to pay a contribution! So, I want to be able to budget more sensibly giving a charge tariff to ensure a reasonable income. Can I enquire how you allocate trade stand space and 'hire fees' for one day, either by footage or some other formula! Should I demand a deposit? What would you consider a reasonable trader to layout ratio, this year we at 5 trade stands to 22 exhibitor stands? Kind Regards, Trevor Powell