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THE Big One Show organisers have confirmed that the parking problems of last year’s Farnborough event – the first to be held in the new, purpose-built exhibition centre – have been overcome. This year there are an additional 2,100 spaces, including room for more than 1,000 vehicles on the grassed area by the entrance to the show. Importantly, the car park used last year, which involved a 35-minute walk for some visitors, will not be used. Instead, organisers have secured spaces at all car parks closest to the halls, the furthest just an 11-minute stroll away. To make the trip from car to show even easier, the number of buggies and minibuses to transport visitors and their purchases has been doubled. A new ‘Shop & Drop’ facility inside the show will also be in operation this year, so anyone who buys bigger or heavier items of tackle will be able to leave them safely and continue their look around the show. “The grass parking served us well for the last nine years,” said show director Vince Davies. “Last year was very unfortunate because the weather was so wet in the runup to the show that we were unable to use it, which led to the problems we encountered. “We’re doing everything in our power to make sure this a smooth event for all visitors, and the extra parking we’ve secured and facilities we’re providing will help massively.”