TEN YEARS AGO: Annual Caterex event attracts increased turnout despite UK economic woes

Organisers hailed the event a resounding success after it defied the country’s economic woes to post an increased turnout.

That year’s exhibition was held in the Richmond Holiday Centre’s exhibition halls.

More than 50 companies and charities were on hand to promote their wares during the event. Exhibitors ranged from local firms such as the Batemans brewery and Kirks butchers, through to companies from all corners of the East Midlands and beyond.