All the fun of the fair, English style
When I posted last year on the world's first "divorce fair" in Austria, I asked the question: where Austria leads, will England follow? Well, the answer, it seems, is "yes". As reported in the Telegraph today, Britain's first-ever "divorce fair" is to be held is to be held at Brighton Racecourse on the 11th October. Called the 'Starting Over Show' (S.O.S., geddit?), it is being billed as "the first UK event to help people bounce back from relationship break ups and life crises". There will be an eclectic mix of exhibitors, including mediators, lawyers, financial advisers, a photographer (!), a troupe of pole dancers (!!), and that thing that all divorcing couples need, a mystic housewife healer. I hope visitors will find what they are seeking.
June 04, 2008 6:14 PM
People are right to be suspicious of a divorce fair - especially since previous ones in Europe had DNA testers and Private Detectives attending! But the event is called the Starting Over Show for good reason. The emphasis is on helpful information from professionals who believe in a collaborative not confrontational approach, with most of the event given over to life coaches and well being professionals, healers of mind and spirit. Most importantly, if more divorcing couples put their children first then at least the children would suffer less during the process. I believe that a collaborative and responsible approach to a break up should be supported.
June 04, 2008 7:24 PM
Hm - I wonder if the makers of ring coffins will be in attendance.......
June 04, 2008 8:52 PM
Suzy: Glad to hear that - good luck with the fair/show.
Minx: You could ask Suzy, but I think not. Hopefully (for them) visitors will not be disappointed.
June 04, 2008 10:27 PM
Roll up, roll up.. your chance to hook a duck or even come down the helter skelter! You paint the scene perfectly.
June 06, 2008 9:25 AM
Gulp! 11 October? That's the date I'm getting married.... Oh well, suppose I'd better not attend this year!
June 06, 2008 9:27 AM
No, that would probably be prudent.
BTW, do you want my card? ;-)
June 06, 2008 12:41 PM
Why pole dancers?
Should I bring along a mystic housewife to be healed?
June 06, 2008 1:09 PM
If my recollection is correct, I think the [excuse] reason for pole dancers is to demonstrate the benefit of exercise.
Yes, I was wondering whether the mystic was a housewife, or healed them!