Celebs set to star at the show
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It's not all caravans and touring equipment at the show this year – there are some great guests waiting to wow the crowds with stories of their experiences, demonstrations and more. Here's just a taste of what you can expect at the Spring Caravan and Camping Show 2013.
Olympians, TV presenters, chefs, and more... They're all appearing at the NEC.
Andy Torbet
Fresh from filming dramatic “Operation Iceberg” with the BBC is ex paratrooper, extreme diver, climber, kayaker, author, zoologist and all round adventure seeking ‘action man’ Andy Torbet.Andy will be joining in some of the more dynamic and energetic show attractions and sharing some of his on and off camera experiences in the natural world.
Don’t miss him on Tuesday 19th February.
Valentine Warner
Growing up on a farm in rural Dorset, cook, writer and broadcaster, Valentine Warner learnt early the important connection between the natural world and the table.Described as ‘a cook, fisherman and culinary adventurer’, his best selling books “What to Eat Now” and “What to Eat – More Please” led to a successful TV series of the same name.
His third book “The Good Table” was published by Mitchell Beazley in 2011 and he is currently writing his fourth. Valentine will join in the action in our Campsite Cooking feature on Wednesday 20th February to explore the rich pickings on offer to those that ‘live off the fat of the land’.
Kate Humble
Kate Humble is a writer and presenter. Her most recent television credits include Volcano Live (BBC2, 2012), Orbit: Earth’s Extraordinary Journey (BBC 2 2012) and The Spice Trail (BBC 2, 2011).Her other television credits include Lambing Live (BBC 2 2010 and 2011) and the long running popular wildlife series Springwatch and Autumnwatch. She is a qualified commercial diver and is the second woman ever to be appointed President of the RSPB.
She lives in Wales with her husband Ludo, her dogs Badger and Bella, a hive of bees and various other hoofed, furred and feathered livestock. Kate will be talking about her favourite walks in Wales and her experiences with wildlife on Thursday 21st February
Nick Baker
Nick Baker is a naturalist and wildlife TV presenter who has traveled to the wildest parts of the planet in search of weird, bizarre and incredible creatures.With a particular fondness of bugs and insects (his nickname is ‘Bugboy Baker’), Nick will be introducing us to a few of his favourite six (and eight) legged friends at the Show’s “One to One with Wildlife” attraction, in association with Dudley Zoological Gardens on Friday 22nd February.
Julia Bradbury
TV presenter and outdoors fan Julia Bradbury will be joining us at the Show on Saturday 23rd February. Julia's love for the outdoors started as a child when she would go walking in the Peak District with her father.She has been able to further that passion into a career spanning over 15 years, with many adventures both overseas and in the UK. The Countryfile and Wainwright Walks presenter will be sharing some of her on and off screen adventures with visitors and taking questions 'from the floor' at the Show. Don't miss the opportunity to see her!
Tim Baillie MBE and Etienne Stott MBE
Following their recent triumph, slalom canoeists and London 2012 Olympic Gold Medallists Tim Baillie MBE and Etienne Stott MBE will also be visiting the show on Sunday 24 Feb.Make sure you don't miss any of these incredible guests and book your tickets today. For more information visit springcaravanandcampingshow.co.uk
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