BBEx organiser Mercator Media is keen to make the annual event one the UK leisure marine industry cannot afford to miss, but after three years of less than inspiring attendances, we need the trade's input on how to progress the show and make it invaluable to exhibitors and visitors alike.

So come and join us in the rather nice surroundings of The Royal Southern Yacht Club on the Hamble River for a no-holds barred meeting - you talk, we listen.

You'll find coffee on the go when you get there and the meeting starts at 10.30. There will be a light lunch after the meeting to which you're all invited, but please let us know before the event so we can organise things.

Let us know if you're coming on Friday so we can organise the food and drinks - contact BBEx's Fay Reeve - freeve@mercatormedia.com - or BB editor Peter Nash - pnash@boatingbusiness.comWe look forward to a full and frank discussion...