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Events Diary Collator - Nigel Hubert. Email :- events@mvt.org.uk
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February 2012
March 2012
4th Bournemouth Aviation Museum. Military Vehicles, Vintage Buses & Classic cars make up this fantastic event in its 4th year hosted once again by the Bounemouth Aviation Museum. Living History Dispalys, WW2 Re-enactments, Live 1940s music and much more. Email stevetydeman@yahoo.co.uk for a vehicle form. Tickets are £5 Adults and £3 Children or free if you display a vehicle when booked in advance. Trade Stands are welcome email for more details.
10th in aid of Help for Hero's and Kemp Hospice., 7.30pm start to be held at Gilt Edge Social Club, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. To include Jill Daniels, Banjo Dez, 1940s dress optional but appreciated. Ring Graham for more details 01562 741233
18th t Institute Hall, Bridge of Earn. Perthshire. (2 mins off Jct 9, M90) Hosted by the Scottish Military Vehicle Group. Come along and buy and sell your items of militaria, military vehicle parts and collectibles. Traders/ individuals welcome. Military vehicles and exhibits on display. Refreshments available on site in our very own NAAFI. Admission 10am-4pm, adults £1, accompanied under 16's free. For table bookings, e-mail secretary@scottishmvg.org or Tel 07704 187739
25th Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcester, WR13 6NW Indoor Militaria Fair at this fantastic location with excellent parking. A very well established venue with militaria, vehicle spares, uniforms, weapons, radios, manuals, medals, models etc for
sale. Doors open 9am admission still only £5.
Always full with over 240 stall pitches. So you are assured of finding that elusive item (hopefully)! We look forward to seeing you there to start off another good season. Contact: Amanda Lycett 01743 762266 www.militaryconvention.com
25th Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, French Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8BL. Sale of amateur, PMR, ex-Government radio equipment and stores. Gates
open at 10am. Traders can download application forms from http://www.hackgreen.co.uk go to sales page, or telephone Rod, 01270 623353.
April 2012
1st Newark Country Show Ground, just off the A1M (NG24 2NY). A Brand new indoor event with traders selling everything from Military & 4x4 Vehicles, Books, Manuals, Vehicle Parts, Uniforms, Ladies 40’s fashion, Radios, Medals, Models, Accessories and much more! All under one roof. For more information and trade entry forms etc, please contact Jeep Promotions Ltd, 5 Chestnut Ave, Wheatley Hills, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5SW. Tel: 01302 739000 Fax: 01302 739001 or visit www.northernmilitaryexpo.co.uk
1st Newbury Showground, Chieveley, Berkshire, RG18 9QZ. Europe's Largest Land Rover Autojumble Plus added Vintage section. Buy & sell all manner of 4x4 spares. Pparts,tools, Ex - mod parts & surplus. 600 traders at previous October event. Sellers plots from only £20. Admission £6 per adult from 10am Call 016974 51882 www.newbury4x4andvintagesparesday.com
6th/9th for military vehicle and military radio owners at Thorpe Camp Visitors Centre (ex RAF Woodhall Spa) Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PE. All are welcome. Contact: Gerald Greatrix gerald@hnmve.f9.co.uk
14th/15th Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk IP14 6AT The weekend is dedicated to all aspects of Vintage, Hot Rod and Kustom Kulture. If jive and swing are your thing, today might just be your favourite day! Saturday afternoon, a swing band will provide a
laid back, jazzy vibe, whilst John Price interviews owners of their 30s and 40s vehicles in the main arena. The grasstrack is open for suitable vehicle to have a blast around the oval. You can browse trade stands, enjoy a vintage funfair ride, or check out the display of period military vehicles. Contact for all enquiries Brett Hawksbee, 07966 266388, or bretthawksbee@gmail.com
15th MVT AGM 1pm at the Holiday Inn, Bridgefoot, Stratford upon Avon CV37 6YR
15th , York Castle Museum. Meet on the island in the very heart of York. Low key meeting for the official start of the season. Contact Chris Smyth for details and information chris.smyth@leedscitycreditunion.co.uk
22ndCold Ash Farm, Long Lane, Hermitage, Newbury RG18 9LT. Spring Dallas Dig Out and Autojumble. Sell those unwanted parts or militaria from your boot for £5, Vans £8. Entry only a quid. To be held 8am to 1pm.
To reserve your pitch call Liz on 01635 201124. Traders by prior arrangement.
May 2012
5th Herne Bay, Kent The Herne Bay Classic Car and Motor Show There
will be a wide variety of vehicles from classic cars & Bikes to Military vehicles and Kit cars.
A great day out for all of the family, with a wide selection of entertainment from 1940's singer and jazz band
to tribute acts and children’s entertainers
Booking is essential, for more information or a booking form please email: steph.hughes@canterbury.gov.uk or
call 01227 862457.
5th-7th Bodmin & Wenford Raiway, Bodmin, Cornwall. 10th. Annual event, Military vehicles, Displays, Stalls, ENSA entertains daily , licensed buffet car/cafe,
NAAFI. Sat.night jazz train with real ale bar/food. Sun. night 40s dance with full size swing band.,
Steam train rides all day. Battle re-enactment daily on station. Free camping with facilities for re-enactors/participants. Best event in South West. Contact: Les 01872 863233 or Nick 01726 66007 e.mail les@sweal.plus.com
6th Cobbaton Combat Collection Umberleigh info@cobbatoncombat.co.uk 01769
540740
6th/7th A mult-period living history re-enactment and military vehicle show. New venue Caldicot Castle, Country Park. From M4 take junction 23a and B4245 to Caldicot. Camping available for Re-enactors/Traders/Military Vehicles from 3pm on 4th May till 10.30 am 8th May 2012. Set up day 5th May 2012. Show open to public 6th and 7th May 2012. Please note this event is supporting Help for Heroes. Contact: wendy.sidney206@btinternet.com or JohnSterry@monmouthshire.gov.uk Tel: 01291 420241
8th Downside School, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, BA3 4R Contact: J R Nicholas 01761 235 163, rnicholas@downside.co.uk
12th/13th World War II 1940 Bassingbourn Airfield, Royston, Herts, SG8 5LX. The aim of this event is to raise much needed funds to restore the Control Tower Museum, Bassingbourn, a memorial museum to all those airmen of the RAF and USAAF who served and gave their lives in defence of our freedom during WWII. We are looking for WWII Allied Forces Living History Groups, WWII military and civilian vehicles, Traders specialising in this era and any other (Allied) Groups that portray life during WWII. Please contact the organisers on 01763 243500 or email somewhereinengland@hotmail.co.uk. Thank you for your support
12th/13th, Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF EventPlan's fourth annual multi-period "bring & buy" bazaar and living history event for re-enactors, vehicle& historical enthusiasts. Bargains abound with all sorts of historicaly themed items on offer. MTV members are
cordially invited to come and display pre-1985 military vehicles, and if wished set up a sales pitch to sell
your "spare stuff" (free to those displaying a period vehicle). free participants' camping. For details and
booking, please visit www.eventplan.co.uk or call 01509 815645.
19th/20th Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP224BY. In conjunction with the South East Midlands Area MVT. The weekend will include re-enactments groups, firing demonstrations, spivs and spies. With over 60 military vehicles on display, trade stands and wartime music performances on both days. Wartime dinner party on Saturday night with music performed by Jane Francis (Pre Booked tables only). Aylesbury Branch of the Royal British Legion will present a stall where visitors can purchase items for raising funds for the 2012/13 poppy appeal. Trade please contact gm@bucksrailcentre.org Contact: Sara Jefferson 01296655720
19th/20th Halfpenny Green Airport, Bobbington, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 SDY
In aid of Help for Heroes. Military vehicles, BBMF flypast, displays, traders, MVT Shop, re-enactors. Daytime entertainment. Allied, Axis, Period Civilians, Home Guard, Women’s Land Army welcome. Free for MVT vehicles pre 1946 and pre-booked re-enactors with fixed displays. Pre booked camping. Sat. evening dance with live band. Tickets £15 incl. supper. Forms for dance tickets & traders Steve Roberts airmiler@hotmail.com Re-enactors Mark Craig markanthonycraig@ntlworld.com Pre 1946 vehicles Miriam Umpleby edmumpleby@btinternet.com More info. Phil Sutcliffe phil@westvalemailing.com Website: www.northernforties.org.uk
25th-27th Beaulieu Motor Museum, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO42 7ZN. Now in its fifth year. Beaulieu Motor Museum hosts this ever popular MVT show with plenty of attractions for all the family. Road run on Friday evening (5pm) for all military vehicles, visiting further D-Day sites. Book early as spaces are being limited this year. Vehicle Entries: Steve: 07544 570911, Living History: Paul: 01329 238492, Stall Holders: Andy: 01489 580879
25th-27th event at Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington near York. Weekend event for re-enactors and military vehicles of all eras. Camping for exhibitors, trade stalls welcome. Ffree disco and dance Friday and Saturday night. Fly pasts, marching bands aircraft on display. For entry forms and information see web sites www.wheelsandwings.co.uk or www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk
25th - 27th Long Marston Airfield, B4632, Stratford On Avon, CV37 8LL This event is held at the former 1941 RAF airfield, Long Marston, just 6 miles from Stratford town centre on
the B4632. CV37 8LL for sat nav users. We are holding our sixth annual Yanks Weekend, in celebration of all
genres of American vehicles. Saturday night band . Free on site camping, toilets and showers. Plus drag racing,
trade stands and bar. Club displays at no extra cost. martin@americanv8.co.uk
http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/history.asp
June 2012
2nd-4th , Ramsbottom, Lancs. To coincide with the East Lancashire railway wartime weekend. The Paper Mill is situated in the centre of town. Dances on Fri, Sat & Sun evening within walking distance. Tickets £5 ea.Tel: 07503 490441 Military vehicles of all eras welcome and camping FREE! with mv. Convoys all 3
days. Secure parking for non-military vehicles £2 per day (*support vehicle exempt).Political
uniforms/insignia of Axis forces must NOT be displayed or worn on site. If you wish to use the ELR’s facilities
and trains you must book with them. Dogs are welcome provided they are kept under control
and mess cleaned up! Formson the website www.mmvt.t83.net or by email Bob Fletcher rfletcher5@sky.com or manchestermvt@hotmail.com
2nd/3rd Haguelands Village, Burmarsh Rd, Dymchurch, Kent TN29 6OJ To celebrate the Jubilee Weekend we are having a Vintage Weekend at Haguelands Village. There will be lots going on, static
displays of vintage cars, military vehicles, vintage clothing stalls, local produce stalls, and a 1940s dance on Sat evening with live music and
dance classes during the day. Vintage teas on the lawn. Space for overnight camping, and a reduced price to exhibitors for tickets to the Dance. www.haguelandsvillage.co.uk Contact: enquiries@aaclifton.co.uk
2nd-4thBerrington Hall, nr Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW Come and experience this very popular annual event. Learn about the part that Berrington played in WWII, see vintage vehicles, re-enactors plus lots more. Free entry to National Trust Members, under 5s and anyone in period dress or with a vehicle of the period. (Vehicles need to be booked in via NT office before 30th April 2012 on 01568 615721)
2nd-4th The Plough Events Field, Farcet Fen, Peterborough, PE73DR. There are 3 days of re-enactment with the Northern Forties, Stalls, Music, Dancing, Winston Churchill speaker,
the Ulster Rifles, Belvin boys, Pete Wayre and Dickie Lines also a 1940's fashion show, flypast and lots
more. Plus 3 fun filled evenings with dance demonstrations, big bands, 1940's DJ Katie Spitfire the singer, The Rug Cutters, Blitz dancers. Authentic thirties and forties music with Major Swing on the Saturday daytime and Monday daytime. More info @ www.opportunityevents.com
4th/5th at Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Nr. Nelson, Glamorgan. There will be a WW2 reenactment of the Home Front of the days leading up to D-Day. There will also be a re-enactment of Occupied France prior to D-Day and
a D-Day + 3 battle reenactment. On the Monday evening 4th June there will be a WW2 1940`s dinner & Dance. Please come in your best 1940`s clothing. Contact: Diane Walker, Ian Gray http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/llancaiachfawr/english/home.html
8th-10th , Southport. Following on from last years success at Woodvale the West Lancs MVT have been invited to this event which is
now in its third year. We have been given a large part of the park, which can accommodate approx 60 vehicles / displays. Vehicles can arrive from Friday 8th and there will be
lots of attractions for the family. Please see the West Lancs MVT website for more information and an
application form. The website address is;westlancsmvt.com
9th/10th Oaklands College, just off the A1057 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, (Approx Satnav code AL4 0XR) and is only three miles from Junction 3 of the A1(M) motorway. Herts Steam Engine Preservation Society will be again holding their annual steam rally. Note that this is a week later than previous years. Open from 10.00 to 5 p.m. on both days. Entry charges have been held unchanged at £6.00 for adults, £3.00 for children
9th/10thNext to Taunton Rugby Club, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8BU (3 mins from junction 25 off the M5). WW2 Re-enactors and WW2 Military vehicle owners invited. Static Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft, WW2 Military vehicles, WWII re-enactments, Living History and period trade stalls. Sat. night Swing Band ’Moonlight Serenade Orchestra’ and the 1940’s DJ, Twelve O’ Clock High. Event and evg entertainment free to pre-booked Re-enactors and vehicle owners. Public admission to dance £15, incl. admission to show on either day. Re-enactor/Vehicle bookings or pre-book dance contact Graham Adlam at gadlam@btinternet.com or events page www.spitfirespares.com. Event field will be open 1st June to allow re-enactors to set up.
9th/10th The vintage show field, Cambridge, Glos, GL2 7AB. Come and join us like-minded members for a relaxing weekend, bring your vehicles and come along with your reenactment groups. Vehicle entries: Sylvia Wardle 01373 300384 severnsidemvtshow@yahoo.co.uk Reenactment: Neil Marshall 01453 824615 neil.marshall@tesco.net Trade enquires John Keedwell 01453 890920 mandykeedwell@aol.com Raising money for charity and future MVT shows.
16th , Risby Recreation Ground and Village Hall, Risby, Suffolk. Military Vehicles welcome. Contact David Hardy Tel:01284 811338 or Mob: 07730 220485
17th The Larmer Tree, Rushmore Estate, Tollard Royal, Dorset. Website will be up by end August 2011
17th Haselbury Mill. The Mill to be found about 3/4mile east of Crewkerne just off the A30 going towards Yeovil. Dick Fryer, Wessex Area Secretary. Telephone no: 01460 74250 marilyn@mazndickie.force9.co.uk
17th Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR. Enjoy the excitement, power and thrill of the Military Vehicle Show – the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day. Experience the sheer power of some of the biggest Second World War tanks alongside quirky smaller vehicles such as jeeps and 1940s ambulances. Living history groups will be bringing military campaigns of the past to life. See military vehicles in action as they take part in a cavalcade along our runway. An adventurous day out for all the family! Contact : Telephone: +44 (0)1223 835 000
Fax: +44 (0)1223 837 267
Email: duxford@iwm.org.uk
22nd-24th www.ywe-event.info 2miles off Jun 26 M62 motorway. See the North's biggest living history show/battle re-enactment. Set in 30 acres of land. Realistic battlefield with trenches/foxholes, firing several live 25 pound field guns, WWII tanks in action & wartime armoured vehicles, gunfire & piros. Static display's of wartime/postwar vehicles. Over 80 vehicles & 20 re-enactment groups already booked.(See website for booking details) Day/night time entertainment inc licenced bar. Military & trade stall's. BBMF applied for. For further details please contact Stuart on 07748604461 or email stuart.wright@hotmail.co.uk
23rd, St Neots, Cambridgeshire. PE19 5XU Later became the 49th
Station hospital, the 2nd largest in the UK and one of the last to
leave. Along with acknowledgments to the village’s part in welcoming war time
evacuees. The afternoon will include a historical photographic
exhibition to include the hospital, the Polish Resettlement, camp and
the local villages. Alongside this we will also host our village fete.
We are seeking Military and Civilian Re-enactors, Vehicles and Stalls
to help complete the mood. Free entry and parking, Registered charity no 803552,
Contact: Lorraine Sherrington glsherrington@aol.com
23rd/24th National MVT Show Ashdown Farm, Evesham, Worcs WR11 7PA Now the National Show, making this one of the largest military vehicle & re-enactment events, so please join us. A family show with a mix of military & civilian displays & events at our unique WW2 camp. Amphibious vehicles particularly welcome to come & have a swim in nearby river. 40’s Entertainment, Arena Events, BBMF
Flypast(applied for), Battle (Sunday), Beer Tent, Champ Camp, Children’s fair, Classics, Post War Vehicles, Re-enactment Groups, Stalls, Tanks. www.ashdowdowncamp.webs.com for full information.
23rd/24thClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ EventPlan's fifth annual event at Clumber, which was a huge munitions base during WWII. Winston Churchill visited in 1941 and watched the testing of a huge trench cutting machine. Set in a picturesque lakeside
location, the show features music, song, dance, living history, displays, entertainments and military/civilian
vehicles. MTV members are cordially invited to come and display 1930s-40s allied vehicles. For details and pre-
registration, please visit www.eventplan.co.uk or call 01509 815645.
23rd-29th Weston-super-Mare Town centre and sea front beach lawns. Sat 23rd will be filled with displays & memorabilia, regimental and veteran stalls alongside Marching Bands and Arena events. Sun 24th will start with a 'Drumhead' service with standards parade. Rest of the week various events happening. Wanted Military and Civilian Re-enactors, Vehicles and stalls to complete the atmosphere. In aid of Armed Forces Charities. Wanted vehicles of all sorts for a Military vehicle and Military Motorcycles for a Military themed, 'Bike Night' on Thursday evening the 28th.. Free entry. Contact: Phil Judd 01934 516192 / 07748 118131
24th Augel Hall, Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Military Vehicles welcome. Contact David Hardy Tel:01284 811338 or Mob: 07730 220485
24th Old Buckenham Airfield, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk. NR17 1PU. Bring along your vintage, military, classic, agricultural vehicle or machine. Camping available. Live bands, military displays and airshow. Call 01953 860 806 or email events@oldbuck.com
30th St George's indoor market, Stevenage town centre. I would like to invite any military vehicle collectors to Stevenage Armed Forces Day. All vehicles will be displayed on Stevenage pedestrianised town centre. If you would like to attend please contact Mark Williams on 07805925404 many thanks ( 2011 armed forces day gala was a big success with your help we would like to make it even bigger)
30th .
Princes Park.
Military Vehicle Display, Recruitment teams, Displays and Attractions.
Southport Veterans Day Charity Carnival,
Lord St, Southport
at 13-00.
Follow the Armed Forces through the Town centre and onto the park.
Contact Steve on 0791 491 8381 or email steve.theveteransfund@btinternet.com
30th/1st
, White Waltham Airfield, Maidenhead Berkshire. SL53NJ
This event aims to be the biggest gathering of Military vehicles and aircraft ever held to the West of London Home Counties. With Flypasts, Displays & Aerobatics, Marching Bands, Arena Events, Re-enactment Groups and Military Vehicles.
Collection on behalf of Help for Heroes specifically for the new rehabilitation units being built around the country. All three services charities will be invited to attend. Call David Read 01494 714128 Davidread22@aol.com Website www.militarywingsandwheels.co.uks
30th/1st Havenstreet Steam Railway, Isle of Wight. Extraordinary times, Extraordinary people. Come and be part of our 1940;s experience, and enjoy the sights, sounds and the.styles. In particular a hair saloon where, for a fee, your can have your hair styled just like in the 1940's.
This year we are looking for civilian, home front, and military re-enactors from all allied forces, including dioramas both military and cilvilian.
Camping available from the Wednesday through to the following Tuesday. Showers and food availible on site. Contact: Liz Tagart 01983-882204 or visit www.1940;sExperience.co.uk
30th/1st Trowbridge Park, Wiltshire. BA14 8AH Free entry for displays from serving, retired and ex military personnel, military vehicles, re-enactors, cadet units, arena displays, musical bands, olde style fair rides, trade stalls. Over 10,000 spectators in 2011 when this event was selected as among the top ten regional Armed Forces events in the UK.
30th/1st Oswestry, Shropshire, Oswestry. All era vehicles are invited to this first ever event for entry forms please
contact Paul Lawrence-Wyatt (chairman of the Powys and Mid Wales MVT) On 01691-718075
July 2012
6th-8th Ingleton, North Yorkshire. Step back into the German occupied French market town of La Chapell-De-Marais and see it liberated each day. Military Vehicles, Trade Stalls, Displays. Auster spotter plane, Fashion show, Street entertainment with Miss Gracie Lands, The Ovaltiney's, Major Swing and ENSA show with Duo Victory Belle. Tea dance, Cenotaph & Sunday Parade with the City of Bradford Pipe Band. Fri night dance with Major Swing at the Wheatsheaf Hotel. Sat night dance with the Mike Brown Swing Band in the Community Centre. Tickets only. Battle of Britain fly past (TBC). Camping available www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk Ttel John & Elaine Ward 01524241024 Contact: www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk
7th/8th Temple Lane, Caple, Surrey. RH5 5HJ Brand new Show. Free entry for all MVT members, free modern and military camping for participants right up to the 11th July, the day W&P Show starts. Traders welcome with discount prices for early bookers.
Our own Catering Corps have relocated here from the Buckfastleigh Show.
Military and period vehicles welcome from all eras. Re-enactors welcome. Fully licensed bar and Saturday night entertainment.
Contact Yvonne, MVT Librarian and Area Sec on 0845 475 1941 or 01306 711 907. EMail yvonne@g-j-anstee.demon.co.uk Contact: 01306 711 907 or 0845 475 1941
7th/8th Conwy Touring Park, Conwy, North Wales. LL32 8UX Military Show open to vehicles and re-enactors from all periods. Entertainment Sat eve. Possible road run and off road course. Entry forms and information. Contact: Norman Enston Tel 01492 592856 ext 105
7th/8th To be Held at the Iron Works in Blaenavon.
This is a world heritage site and it is also where the Coal House programme was filmed. This will be a WW2 event.
Re-enactors welcome and 40`s vehicles.
No Allgemeine allowed on site.
There is no admission fee for public at this event. For more information please contact wendy.sidney206@btinternet.com
8thColne Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex A recreation of a country station during the 1940's. Staff and re-enactors will be in military or civilian
dress and there will be a display of period vehicles, along with displays from the era. At approx 3PM the
railway's chaplain will hold a very short service of remembrance followed by a two minute silence. Military vehicles welcome. Contact Alison Stabler colnevalleyatwar@gmail.com
8th-10thThurleigh Airfield near Bedford. A one day event with historic military vehicles, classic civilian vehicles, aerial displays, an air ambulance, Sally B support crew, catering, live music, dancing and displays of aviation art and. 40’s dress. The relocated 306th Bomb Group memorial will be rededicated at its new site with veterans attending. Pre registered vehicles and under 16s admitted free. Further information and registration forms via East Anglian Air Ambulance Contact: Richard Hall 01234720723
13th-15th Sue Ryder Hospice, Thorpe Hall, Peterborough. PE3 6LW We would like as many vehicles as possible to attend. Free camping for participants.10% discount bar prices and food stalls. Free Tea and Coffee, Cheap tickets for all evening shows. Friday German Bier Keller / Saturday Big Band Dance / Sunday 1940s Burlesque show. 5 trophies for vehicles. 50% of all gate & Stall monies goes to Sue Ryder Care. All current and armed forces personnel free entry all weekend. Free veterans day on "Battle Sunday". Contact: Matt Page, 01733 204353 / 07771668924 www.1940sfest.org
7th/8th Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall, Thorpe, Lincs LN83BE A museum set within the original camp buildings of what was RAF Woodhall Spa. Military & Vintage vehicles, trade stalls, scenarios & demos, NAFFI, beer tent. BBMF. Sat night dance at Coningsby village hall BYOD pay on the door. John & Heather 01673849393 john@spitfire24.plus.com Moggie 01246 230576 jivemoggie@sky.com Al &Michelle 01302 867626 cannoncocker@talktalk.net www.1940weekend.co.uk for trade & re-enactors free pass
14th16 Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AE. We are hosting our 4th annual 1940's event.. We would like to invite owners of Military
Vehicles to come along and support the week-end. We are situated in West Yorkshire.please see our website for more.
information. www.melthammemories.ning.com
14th/15th The Runway, Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Altrincham. WA15 8XQ. Military vehicles, classic & historic Vehicles. Aviation & Transport Fair in Concorde Hangar.
More details to follow later Contact: Paddy McGinty paddy-of-mass-destruction@hotmail.co.uk - http://www.ace-mobile.co.uk/
18th/22nd The Largest Military Vehicle Spectacular in the world. The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent. TN12 6PY Contacts: Tel: +44 (0) 1304 813945
Fax: +44 (0) 1304 812422
E-mail: rex@warandpeace.uk.com
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22nd Heritage Motor Centre , Gaydon, Warwickshire. (M40, J12). We invite your club. Various Ford models have key anniversaries in 2012 – Cortina and Mk3 Zephyr. We hope to celebrate with them. Club stand area free and small number of free passes for club officers. The 1985 cut-off is extended to 1987 for club members on display. Trade Stands – Yes. Camping – Yes. (Saturday night only). Club Stand Application Forms contact John Porter sv1172@aol.com Individual Members applications at www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk (Events page). or www.oldfordrally.co.uk or bobwilkinson49@hotmail.co.uk
22nd Clapton Farm, Clapton, Somerset, TA18 8PR Funday for all the family and including the famous duck race,12p.m. - 4p.m. Vehicle display from vintage to
modern,military and possible flypast from The Red Arrows Display Team (subject to operations and weather
conditions). This event is in aid of The Childrens Hospice Southwest. All bookings for display vehicles can be
either E-Mailed to matto-p@live.co.uk,to or to speak to Matthew please phone(01460)77812 or 07743565007.
28th/29th West Park, Long Eaton, Derby's. NG10 4AA Steam / Transport / Military / Forties Entertainers / Arena events.
Your support would be very welcome.
The event will include full steam and Mini steam and Vintage vehicles. We will have an entertainment Marquee with staging for daytime entertainmen.t
There will be two arena’s: one for vintage parades and one for re-enactment displays.
Other family entertainment will be within the show.
On Saturday evening we will have a parade into Long Eaton Town Centre.
Showers can be booked.
Contact: Dave Hoyles 01159 135823 / -7901 984627 www.midlandeventsclub .co uk
28th/29th The RAF Davidstow/Cornwall at war Museum The annual get-together at Steve and Sheila Perry's RAF Davidstow/Cornwall at War Museum, near Camelford in Cornwall. Vehicles of all eras welcome. A good friendly event, with BBQ and a road run on the Saturday. Contact Steve on 07799194918
29th, Gibralter Barracks, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The reunion of the Suffolk Regimental Association and associated groups. Military Vehicles welcome. Contact David Hardy Tel:01284 811338 or Mob: 07730 220485
August 2012
3rd-5th Churston Ferres, Brixham, Devon. Torbay Steam Fair is now one of the biggest events on the English Riviera events calendar and attracts visitors from far and wide. Situated just outside Brixham on the main A3022 this 3 day event is a well established rally now in its 26th year. It includes working steam engines, vintage and classic cars, commercial vehicles, military vehicles displays, market stalls and much more. All types of military vehicles and displays welcome. Camping available. Contact Mark Ford 07766483850 email: ford201@ymail.com Website: http://www.torbaysteamfair.com/
3rd-5th Southport, Merseyside. Separate military vehicle section oganised by West Lancs MVT members within the Woodvale Rally. Awards and
plaques provided and camping on the site from Friday 3rd August. Arena displays on Saturday and Sunday again
supported by Military Bands plus the popular road run through Southport on Saturday night. Large spaces
available for displays of dioramas and financial help is available for tracked vehicles. Contact our website
westlancsmvt.com for more information and an application form.
4th/5th St Newlyn East, Nr Newquay, Cornwall. The village of St Newlyn East will again return to the 1940s.1940's event WW2 vehicles only. Allied and Axis re-enactors, period civilians, owners of 1930/40s military and civilian vehicles and period traders are invited for the weekend. Vehicle road run into Newquay and the Pentire Headland on the Saturday, followed by 1940s dance with bar. Limited overnight camping is available on site for particpants. Public entry 1000-1630 both days. Dance 1900-midnight. For booking/pre-registration email:Steve Lane stevefrundsberg1@aol.com. or Tel: 01326 574200 Website: wwiireenactmentsouthwest.co.uk
4th/5th Croft Race Circuit, North Yorkshire, DL22PL 4 miles from Scotch Corner A1/A66. Military vehicles and living history displays, barnstorming air displays by period aircraft and static displays. BBMF applied for. Historic motor racing, classic cars, motorcycles, bus and coach displays, 1940's / 50's dance on Saturday evening (for event pass holders only). Period fashion show on Sunday.
Parade laps of the circuit on Sunday morning plus firing display by M24 Chaffee Tank.
Trade stalls with everything from military clothing and equipment to period fashion.
See web site application forms Contact: www.croftmilitary.co.uk Mike, Tel. 01642 601189 or 07951 260110
4th/5th , Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster. Come along to Military & Flying Machines Show, the fastest growing military vehicle show in Essex for a fantastic family fun filled day.
The Military and Flying Machines is proud to announce that it is listed as a “parallel event” for the 2012 Olympics, so it expects many visitors to the Olympics will take the time out to visit this magnificent and hugely entertaining show and sample a little bit of British heritage, history and hospitality. Full information can be found at www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk
4th/5th at Norton Fitzwarren near Taunton in Somerset (TA4 1BH). This popular weekend event continues to grow and has a strong military section. Supported by West Somerset MVT. In 2011 we had 80+ interesting military vehicles & exhibits. You will find something for all the family with all types of vehicles, ring parades, trade stalls, crafts and refreshment tent. We also enjoy evening entertainment for camping exhibitors. The rally takes place on our own land at the end of the 20 mile long West Somerset preserved railway. Contact Richard Charlton on thecharltons@coxsfarm.wanadoo.co.uk or call 01823 400566
11th/12th. Cobbaton Combat Collection & MVT Devon Area. info@cobbatoncombat.co.uk 01769
540740
18th/19th Scolton Manor Museum, Bethlehem, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 5QLB Fund Raising for Charity by the Freemasons of West Wales. Contact: Bob Darkins, bobdarkins@dsl.pipex.com Tel 01239 711582
18th - 19th, Lacock Playing Field, High St, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2LQ Commemorating 68 years since the arrival of the first American Troops in Lacock in the lead up to DDay.
A wonderful military show set in the unspoilt village of Lacock, famous for its
Abbey, which is also a popular film and television location.
Military Vehicles & Static Displays ~ NAAFI.
Trade Stands ~ Re-Enactors.
Military & Homefront Exhibits.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight(applied for)
40’s Dress Encouraged.£3 Adults. £1.50 Children.
Under 5's free. Contact info@westwiltsmvt.co.uk or Website
25th & 26th The Deer Park, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury Herefordshire, HR8 1RL. Large Land Rover Show set in the stunning Deer Park At Eastnor Castle. Big Displays of Land Rovers from 1948 to
the current day plus rare prototype and unusual Land Rovers. Large ex military display area. Autojumble, trade
stands, weekend camping, bar & food court, arena & commentary plus off road course in the woods by Land Rover
Experience. Admission adults £12, under 16's free. Discounted advance tickets. Call Mark Woodward 016974
51882 www.eastnorlandrovershow.com
24th-27th The Mount Edgcumbe Estate near Plymouth. The Cornwall area annual rally at the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe Estate across the Tamar from Plymouth. Camping from the Thursday early evening until Monday afternoon. Plymouth is a short passenger ferry-ride away, the Edgcumbe Arms is just a few hundred yards down the drive and there is free camping. Vehicles of ALL eras most welcome. Memorabilia and trade stalls also welcome. Road runs around the estate and on the stunning Rame Peninsula. Come and join us! Lawson Kent Area Secretary 07854 973602 Entry forms from Paula Brenchley on 01326 312949 ppaula@live.co.uk
25th-27th The World's Largest Multi Period Show, Kent Show Ground, Detling, Kent, ME14 3JF. For full details see website www.military-odyssey.com Contacts: E-mail us at info@Military-Odyssey.com Telephone us on 01892 730 830 during office hours. Ansaphone or Fax us on 01892 730 233 ( 24 hours ). Contacts are:- Deborah Howard or Gary Howard
25th-27th South Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincs. NG34 8PT We have plenty of entertainment with Katie Lancaster, Paul Harper, DJ Texas Tommy all backed by Major Swing. Friday and Sunday night is free with Saturday night's main entertainment at £8/person. We have Living History displays, Stalls, Military and Classic cars, Re-enactors and Promanaders to see. For the children 12 and under are free with plenty to do with interaction doing Grenade throwing, Rifle drilling, Mini Jeep rides and 40's style Funfair. Visit www.raucebywarweekend.co.uk or contact William Elkington on 07713074418 for further details.
25th-27th Dunchurch near Rugby, Warwickshire. For the 3rd year Birmingham & West Mids MVT and the Alvis Fighting Vehicles Society put on a huge display of soft skin and armoured vehicles. Stalls to suit all, beer tent, food stalls, toilets and hot showers. Two arenas for displays including firepower demonstrations by CVRT's and Challenger I tank on all three days. See Tanks Trucks and Firepower website to book in online or go to hippo1944@hotmail.com for entry forms. Contact Phil Palmer 01922 406 043.
26th Little Gransden Airfield, Cambridgeshire, SG19 3BP Supporting the BBC Children in Need Appeal 2012 and local charities .Will include over four hours of vintage and aerobatic flying displays, a vintage, veteran and classic vehicle rally plus numerous other attractions.www.littlegransdenshow.co.uk/
September 2012
1st/2nd .1940s UK Radio attending, Lola Lamour providing some of the entertainment. The event is largely held in thegrounds of Milton Keynes Museum and the Museum will be open with themed events inside it. The parade of shops will be open plus the '40s pub complete with working bar (very popular last year!). Dance hall with music throughout the day. Civvies and military invited and welcomed. Vehicles also invited, military and civilian. Hopefully an element of BBMF on the Sunday subject to confirmation. Overnight camping available. More details as and when confirmed. Email for details/entry forms rik242@btopenworld.com
1st/2nd On the Home Front 1939-45 Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF EventPlan's sixth annual event at Rufford, which was an army training establishment during WWII (including the
Coldstream Guards with Churchill tanks). Set within the abbey's attractive grounds, the show features music,
song, dance, living history, displays, entertainments, traders and military/civilian vehicles. MTV members are
cordially invited to come and display 1930s-40s allied vehicles. For more details and pre-registration, please
visit www.eventplan.co.uk or call 01509 815645.
8th/9th , Southport Sea Front, Merseyside. Cheshire and Merseyside Area MVT invite MVT members to this world class Air and Military Vehicle event. Fixed wing and helicopter displays, craft fairs, trade stands, exhibitions, military vehicles, fun fair etc. Free entry for MVT exhibitors when booked in. Allied uniforms only. Camping available on site please talk to us about it. SAE required for booking in form or print a copy off our website www.cheshiremvt.org.uk You must be book in. Contact Dave Sutton 0151/678/1942 or Alex Jenkins 0151/356/3330. Email cheshiremvt@aol.co.uk website www.cheshiremvt.org.uk
8th/9th North Thoresby, Lincs, DN36 5QL Village community event involving re-enactors, period vehicles, 40's dancing in the village square, morris dancers, NAAFI. Saturday evening '40s dance with supper. Trade and Craft stalls Contact: 01472-840674
9th 10.00 to 17.00 North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex. CM16 6HR To include Historic Aircraft, Military and Classic Vehicles. Family entertainment and Charity/ Sales Stalls . All Military / Classic Vehicles welcome. Entry cost TBA Contact Details: Kevin events@wealdaviation.com 01992 522594 or 01992 525176
14th-16th Holt, Norfolk Fantastic event on the 'Poppy Line' between Holt and Sheringham on the north Norfolk coast. Stalls, living history, period entertainment. Any area MVT members welcome. Camping and caravan parking is available. Your free entry is your military vehicle with 2 free passes per vehicle, allowing you to ride the trains at your leisure over the weekend available only to those in period dress. Names and requirements must be submitted by the 3rd. May 2012. If you do not pre-enter you will not be admitted on the day. Contact Richard Edwards 01603 720777
22nd/23rd Lupton House, Brixham, Devon From farming to front line military action the show hopes to provide a snap shot of life during the 1940's. Set in the grounds and rooms of Lupton House we hope to have many displays, period vehicles, working vintage and steam machinery, models and crafts and much more. 1940s Victory dance on Saturday night with licensed bar. Contact: Paul Sleep militaryandvintage@lupton1940sweekend.co.uk www.lupton1940sweekend.co.uk
22nd/23rd , weekend event camping, and driving in theYorkshire Dales, or North Yorks Moors (TBC) small/medium vehicles only I'm afraid. final details to be confirmed near the time. contact brian@wheelsandwings.co.uk for more info.
22nd/23rd Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9ZD Event Plan's third annual major multi-period show set within very attractive grounds at the home of the late Earl mountbatten of Burma. An ancient era to 1980s show featuring living history, battles & displays,
entertainments and military/civilian vehicles. MTV members are cordially invited to come and display pre-1985
military vehicles including allied and non-SS marked German examples. For more details and (essential) pre-
registration, please visit www.eventplan.co.uk or call 01509 815645.
22nd/23rd The Wimpole Estate, Nr. Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW EventPlan's third annual event at Wimpole, which was part of/adjacent to Bassingbourn's RAF and USAAF bomber
base during WWII. Set within the estate's attractive grounds and working farm, the show features music, song,
dance, living history, displays, entertainments, traders and military/civilian vehicles. MTV members are
cordially invited to come and display 1930s-40s allied vehicles. For more details and pre-registration, please
visit www.eventplan.co.uk or call 01509 815645.
30th Manchester, M41 7TB Indoor Militaria Fair at this great Venue next to the Trafford centre. Items for sale include militaria, parts, weapons, radios, uniforms, books, medals, models, 40's clothing and much more.Fantastic venue next to the Trafford centre with Restaurants, Hotels, Cinema and shops all in walking distance form the show. Great for all the family. Contact Amanda on 01743 762266 or email sales@jeeparts.co.uk, www.militaryconvention.com
30thNewbury Showground, Chieveley, Berkshire, RG18 9QZ. Largest Land Rover Autojumble in Europe, plus added vintage section. 600 plus traders usually attend. Buy and sell all types and ages of Land Rover spares and parts etc. Also ex- Mod spares and surplus. Sellers from 7am from only £20. Public admission from 10am £6 per adult, under 14,s free.
Call Mark Woodward 016974 51882 www.newbury4x4andvintagesparesday.com
October 2012
6th/7th Holme Village, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3PA The 1940s weekend 'Life on the Holme Front' has been running since 2007 and the event gets better every year. This is a fantastic weekend for the whole family, learn what village life was like during the second world war. www.holmewoodhall.co.uk/holmefront
6th/7th Hughenden Manor, High wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4LA EventPlan's fourth annual event at Hughenden, a top secret Bomber Command target mapping centre during WWII.
Set in the attractive grounds around the manor, this modest sized but popular show features music & song,
living history, displays, entertainments and military/civilian vehicles. MTV members are cordially invited to
come and display 1930s-40s allied vehicles (British/RAF are particularly welcome). For more details and pre-
registration, please visit www.eventplan.co.uk or call 01509 815645.
7th Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, French Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8BL. Sale of amateur, PMR, ex-Government radio equipment and stores. Gates
open at 10am. Traders can download application forms from www.hackgreen.co.uk go to sales page, or telephone Rod, 01270 623353.
November 2012
4th , Newark Country Show Ground, just off the A1M (NG24 2NY). A Brand new indoor event with traders selling everything from Military & 4x4 Vehicles, Books, Manuals, Vehicle Parts, Uniforms, Ladies 40’s fashion, Radios, Medals, Models, Accessories and much more! All under one roof. For more information and trade entry forms etc, please contact Jeep Promotions Ltd, 5 Chestnut Ave, Wheatley Hills, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5SW. Tel: 01302 739000 Fax: 01302 739001 or visit www.northernmilitaryexpo.co.uk
18th Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcester, WR13 6NW Indoor Militaria Fair at this fantastic location with excellent parking. A very well established venue with militaria, vehicle spares, uniforms, weapons, radios, manuals, medals, models etc for
sale. Doors open 9am admission still only £5.
Always full with over 240 stall pitches.So you are assured of finding that elusive item (hopefully)! We look forward to seeing you there to round off another good season. Contact: Amanda Lycett 01743 762266 www.militaryconvention.com
December 2012
28th Yorkshire Area Christmas run out, so called as you have to be crackers to go! Run through the countryside to blow away the cobwebs, ending up somewhere warm and cosy for some fine grub and good company, final details TBC. Brian Slingsby .brian@wheelsandwings.co.uk
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