Duration Venue
Name of Client
Resources Exhibitions Ltd.
Organiser
Gos Home (Chairman) The CRE team
Date
15 – 18 May 2007
Four days
Sandown Park
No. Delegates
Just under 10,000, with the , opening the event. He also stayed for lunch at Sandown Park’s summer pavilion. 
Brief
This high-quality, diverse exhibition brings together thousands of church leaders from all mainline denominations. The aim of CRE is to bring together those who support, work with and provide for the church with those who lead and attend churches of all denominations in the UK.
It is a place of coming together, to be enriched and equipped, where people resource one another. CRE comprises more than 350 exhibition stands, presentations, helpful workshops and inspirational talks. For all active Christians it presents a remarkable networking experience unmatched in Britain.
Everyday, once visitors enter, there’s a choice of more than 30 seminars to attend, by acclaimed Christian speakers; providing a vital focus for reflection and action.
CRE is often dubbed as the “Ideal Church Show”
Where did you stay?
Sandown Park Lodge
What was the Format of the day?
Exhibition
What was the highlight of the event and why?
The fact that it all ran very smoothly
How did the event meet/exceed expectations (in terms of brief, surprise/fun/reward/challenge elements)?
It met all expectations
What did you like about the experience and why? (eg. chosen destination, style of venue, training methods, access, service, being looked after)
All Sandown Park staff are extremely professional, courteous, friendly, helpful in all they undertake for us before and during the event
How did the staff feel about the event, what did they like about it?
We always enjoy coming to Sandown as, after 21 years, we have a really good working relationship with all Sandown staff.
Results
Would you use the venue again?
We have already booked for 2008
What would you recommend to other delegates about the venue?
Easy access, plenty of parking, helpful staff, great views!
Comments from delegates on the day:
“The views here are gorgeous and the venue is very easy to get to. I found this day extremely useful” Emily Longstaff, Guildford
“A superb day, its been thoroughly enjoyable” Jill Comfort, Essex
“It is the first time I have been to an event of this kind and have found it very impressive, there are excellent facilities here and I have had a great day” Brian Stevens, Essex
Comments from exhibitors on the day:
“As a charity we exhibit at lots of these events and have found this a great marketplace for Christians to come together, the event excels by being held in such a huge venue which is really fit for purpose” Angela Murray, Toybox Charity
“Sandown Park staff have been extremely helpful” Dawn Sewell, The Salvation Army
Interesting items sold at the event:
Holy Socks, with the slogan ‘have faith in your feet’
Single Christian breaks and speed dating
Promise rings
Wicker coffins
Pilgrimage holidays
Church-wear, range of clothing
Christian sandals
Quirky moments at the event:
Speed dating - held in the afternoon of Thursday 17th for people of all ages. There were many female takers and a lack of male attendees but all enjoyed the fun.
Ministers and motors – A pink haired priest with a matching Nissan Micra were among the contributors of the most unusual vehicle rally of the year. The pink Nissan Micra was developed to create breast cancer awareness. This took place on the opening day of the event. Joy Gilmor from CRE said that “ according to a recent survey, most visitors to CRE thing Jesus would drive a campervan if embarking on his ministry today”
