The show tent was an award-winning T-System tensioned frame marquee, exhibited half in black, half in white, with the two halves divided by a spectacular red stage curtain. Attracting the crowds at the entrance to the tent was a genuine 1960s silver Aston Martin, complete with Bond 007 plates and resplendent on a red carpeted stage.  At the LED lit-up bar beyond, dry martinis were on offer – shaken, not stirred of course – and customers old and new could view Bond’s full range of marquee products.

On display for the first time and attracting a great deal of interest was Bond’s new system for converting conventional ‘armbruster-style’ tubular frame marquees into Chinese hats – all that is needed is a new roof cover and a modified crown with tensioning screw – all other equipment remains compatible. The first 10’ x 10’ was on display and generated so much interest that now we are in the process of making a 20’ x 20’ and a twin peaked 20’ x 40’ – we will let you know as soon as these two exciting new designs become available.