JANUARY

3  Dallas Dig Out.  Cold Ash Farm, Long Lane, Hermitage, Newbury, Berks, RG18 9LT.  Sell those unwanted parts of militaria from your boot for only £5, entry only £1.  To reserve your pitch call Liz on 01635 201124.

30  Ingleton Home Guard Jumble Sale, The Ingleton Community Centre.  Starts 1400 hours to raise money for the Operation Home Guard 1640’s weekend 2010.  Contact John Ward on 01524 241024 or john.ward91@btinternet.com or visit www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk

31  Militaria 2010, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry, Warwickshire.  Europes Premier Indoor Military Collectors Exhibition.  Over 350 stands, Fighting vehicles & Military Modelling displays, Spectacular WW2 dioramas by Living History Groups.  Doors open 0900 hours.  Entry; Adult £10 Tickets from 1 January 2010.  Tel +44 (0) 1283 82 00 50.  See www.militariashows.com

FEBRUARY

13 Charity Valentines Evening of 1930’s and 1940’s Hollywood Glamour and Romance for Little Hearts Matter.  Massey’s Folly, Farringdon, Hampshire.  7.30-11.30pm, Tickets £8.  MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.  Admission includes tea, coffee and cake.  Fabulous music from the 1920’s to the 1940’s.  Dress code: Black Tie/Vintage Glamour.  No bar so please bring you own beverages/receptacles and nibbles.  All profits go to Little Hearts Matter.  Please call 01420 561761 to book.

21 Hands Militaria Fair.  The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR.  200 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com

MARCH

7  Bournemouth Aviation Museum Vintage Transport Day.  Open to all Military Vehicles to display inside the museum.  Vintage Bus Rides and enjoy the collection of Heritage Aircraft.  Catering facilities, Militaria and Transport Trade Stalls.  E-mail stevetydeman@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.aviation-museum.co.uk 

19 1940 Dance, Fulwood Conservative Club, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 3AE.  Music from the celebrated DJ Tomcat le Tache.  Bar extension and Jacobs Join.  Tickets from Dave Sailsbury on 01772 715749 or 07885 677773 DRESS TO IMPRESS!

28 S.M.V.G Military Swap Meet.  Hosted by the Scottish Military Vehicle Group at the Institute Hall, Bridge of Earn (2 mins off Jt 9 M90).  Come along to buy and sell your items of militaria, military vehicle parts and collectibles.  Traders/individuals welcome.  Single item to sell?  NO problem, see the QM on the day.  Military vehicles and exhibits on display.  Refreshments available.  Admission 10am-4pm, adults £1, accompanied under 16’s free.  Contact Al Smith for reservations on 01307 467215 e-mail secretary@scottishmvg.org or see www.scottishmvg.org 

28 Spring Sale at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL. Sale of amateur & military radio items, electronic surplus and general militaria. Doors open 10 am. Entrance £2.50. Traders contact Rod Siebert (MVT) 01270-623353 or coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk

28 Hands Militaria Fair.  The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR.  200 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com

APRIL

11  Hands Militaria Fair.  Wolsey Hall, Windmill Lane, Chestnut, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AA.  100 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com

18  York Castle Military Vehicle Display hosted by Yorkshire MVT.  One of the largest one day meetings in the MV world.  This unique event is held in the heart of historic York.  With plenty of nearby hotels and camping why not consider visiting for the weekend?  Not suitable for tanks.  Allied uniforms only.  Contact chris-smyth@tiscali.co.uk 01943 864337 or 07873 492809.

MAY

1/2  Transport through the ages charity weekend, Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club, Bromsgrove. Classic bikes, scooters and cars, steam engines and military vehicle. Camping available. dhlevents.co.uk

1/2/3 Route to Victory 65VE. Ramsbury, Wiltshire. Based at Camp Ramsbury it is a 3 day event with 2 days of Historic Vehicle Convoys visiting relevant historical sites in the Kennet Valley and Salisbury Plain      areas with a public day at the camp, a large field next to the primary school. Living History displays, flying displays and a parachute drop. The field was the location for the 506 PIR 101st AB Division and later the 2nd Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers. Vehicles: Theresa Soley  at theresaandpaul@tiscali.co.uk Co-ordinator: Keith Brigstock Day 01980-845793 Eve 01672-564562 or 07765-243809

2  Hands Militaria Fair.  The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR.  200 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com

2/3 FORTRESS WALES 2010. A multi period living history and military vehicle weekend in the wonderful grounds of Margam Country Park. Classic cars, Main arena, re-enactment camps, catering area, trade stands and craft fair. Beer tent with evening entertainment. Evening paranormal tours by arrangement. Raising funds for Shelter Cymru, Welsh homeless charity. A £7.50 donation cheque made out to Shelter Cymru is requested. Contact Buck on 02920-317980 or e-mail p.day@ntlworld.com or Wendy e-mail wendy@cyrusid.co.uk for more info or an application form. Traders/Sellers contact Allison on 01639-881635 or a.lloyd@npt.gov.uk with a cheque for £25 to Shelter Cymru.

8/9  A Village at War, Tilford, Nr Farnham, Surry.  Open to 1930-45 Allied Military Vehicles, Emergency Vehicles and re-enactors (all services).  Camping and full museum facilities available.  Period uniform or civilian attire is appreciated.  C.U.E.  Contact Peter Davies with vehicle details etc 01252 329577 hpdavies@f2s.com or by post to 24 Lower Weybourne Lane, Farnham, Surrey.   

15 1940s Dance.  The Red Feather Club.  A perfect lead in for the grand opening on the 16th (see below).  Contact Alan Roper 01379 676623 for tickets or for more details www.95thbg-horham.com    

16  95th Bomb Group Horham Airfield Grand Open Day.  The Red Feather Club Museum open from 10am to 5pm.  US 95th Bomb Group veterans will be attending, WW2 aircraft flypast planned, subject to availability.  Military vehicles, stall holders and 40’s allied dress re-enactors welcome.  Free entry and camping from Saturday afternoon on the site.  Contact James Mutton 07935 107622 & Quinton Brundle 07939 916080 or for more details www.95thbg-horham.com    

22/23  Blyth Coastal Artillery Battery, Blyth,Northumberland. MV members are invited to attend, fuel allowance may me available, Food by the 29th Field Kitchen. Secure camping and lots of lovely sea air. 24 hour security on site.  Debbie Kelly 01670 367738 or bewickborders_mvc@yahoo.co.uk 

29/30/31 4th Trucks and Troops, National Motor Museum, Beaulieu.  South Hampshire MVT invite you to join them at the 4th show to celebrate military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering.  Includes the 1940’s Dance Jump ‘n’ Jive and the 1960’s Goodnight Vietnam, military vehicles, re enactment groups, marching bands, children’s activities and a militaria mall.  Free entry to the Motor Museum, Palace House and Gardens, Beaulieu Abbey and Secret Army Exhibition when attending as part of the show.  For more information visit www.southhampshiremvt.org or for vehicles and stall holders visit www.trucksandtroops.com

JUNE

5 1940’s Hanger Dance, Debach Airfield, Suffolk.  7.30pm-midnight.  Dancing to The Jive Aces and disco by Texas Tommy.  Fish and Chips available.  Licensed Bar.  Tickets £16.  Contact Richard Taylor 01473 737236 or www.493bgdebach.co.uk

5/6 War on the Line, The Mid Hants Railway (The Watercress Line) This is combined railway/MVT event with free camping from the Friday through to the Monday. The MVT Catering Corps made famous at the Buckfastleigh Show will be in attendance with subsidized breakfasts and evening meals. Free rides on the trains between the ‘British,’ ‘American’ and ‘Axis’ camps for those in uniform or period civilian dress. Catering for hot meals and refreshments all day at the central station. Further details from either; Garry Anstee MVT Membership Secretary on 0845-475-1941 or email garry@g_j_anstee.demon.co.uk  or Tim Beere the railway publicity officer at marketing.midhants@btconnect.com

5/6  Vienna, Austria. After the success of two military vehicle rallies at theVienna Museum of Military History a third event entitled ‘Auf Radern & Ketten 2010’ is to be held in the large yard behind the museum. All military vehicles built before 1970 are eligible to enter. Last year they displayed several large vehicles including an AMX tank and M4  Gun tractor. See the museum at www.hgm.or.at  To enter contact Thomas Ilming 0043.(0)664.662.22.44 or e-mail thomas.ilming@bmlvs.gv.at 

6  Special Air Display. TheShuttleworth Collection commemorating D-Day. Military vehicle owners have free entry. People in 1940’s uniform or costume get £5 off the admission price of £25. Children under 16 are free. (To anyone who will have them!!) www.shuttleworth.org or e-mail collection@shuttlewoth.org or 01767 627927

6 Open Day, Debach Airfield, Suffolk.  10.00-17.00.  Military vehicles and re-enactors groups, BBMF fly past, trade stands, museums open and much more.  Hot and cold food available, licensed bar.  Entry £5 at the gate.  Contact Richard Taylor on 01473 737236 or www.493bgdebach.co.uk

12/13Severnside Area MVT Show, Camberidge, 10 miles south of Gloucester next to the A38T.  Trade stalls, catering and a beer tent with entertainment Friday and Saturday nights.  We would particularly like to attract living history displays from all era’s as well as MV’s from any military arm or age.  Vehicle entries to Sylvia Wardle 40 The Tynings, Westbury, BA13 3PZ T 01373 300384 7pm-9pm only e-mail severnsidemvtshow@yahoo.co.uk.  Living History entries Niel Marshall, 3 St Swithins, Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse, GL10 3NF T 01453 824615 7pm-9pm only n.marshall@tesco.net. General enquiries to John Keedwell T 01453 890920 or 07774 725516.

19/20  North Wales Festival of Military Transport & Militaria, Caerwys, Nr. Holywell, Flintshire CH7 5BQ. On the B5122 from Junction 31on the A55. Vehicles, Re-enactors, Stalls, Displays and Entertainment on Saturday evening (Bring your own beer etc.) MVE.C.U*E  Rob Jones 01492-530745 or rob.gpw@virgin.net  

19/20 Brief Encounter Carnforth Railway Station 1940’s Weekend.  For more information Contact John Ward on 01524 241024 or john.ward91@btinternet.com or visit www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk

26/27 Wartime in the Vale, Ashdown WW2 Camp nr Evesham.  Following the success of last years show this is now the Midlands largest Military Vehicle Event.  Please join us to celebrate Armed Forces Day & Wartime contributions from people in the Vale of Evesham at our unique WW2 camp.  1940’s entertainment, arena events, armoured vehicles, BBMF flypast, battle, children’s events, food & bar, militaria stalls, post war vehicles, re- enactments.  For more information contact Paul 07791 591528, e-mail ashdowncamp@btinternet.com or visit www.freewebs.com/ashdowncamp MVE, C, M, U, *, E

JULY

4   Hands Militaria Fair.  The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR.  200 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com

3/4  ‘The New Forest Remembers’ at Lepe Country Park.  Including re enactments, military vehicles, displays, bands, guided walks, 1940s dance, and remembering the Second World War as well as honouring present day forces veterans.  Re enactors contact Robert Gurman e-mail Robert@tiscali.co.uk Military vehicles/charity stands Alison Steele e-mail Alison.steele@hants.gov.uk Tel 02380 899108 Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, Southampton, SO45 1AD e-mail Southampton.1@htinternet.com Tel 07748 310996

3/4 Havenstreet Steam Railway, Isle of Wight.  Come and join our 1940’s experience.  Take a trip on the steam railway, watch a show or see what happens in an RAF sector station during an Air Raid.  We are looking for re enactors both military and civilian, period vehicles and stalls.  Contact Liz Tagart on 01983 882204 e-mail Liz.tagart@iwsteamrailway.co.uk or Fax 01983 884515

3/4  Ingleton Home Guard 1940’s weekend, Ingleton Village.  Come along and join our journey back to the 1940’s including military vehicles, re enactors military and civilian, liberation of the German occupied French Market Square by Allied Forces, Centaph parade, military parade lead by Black Watch Pipes & Drums, Saturday nigh dance with Starlight Swing Orchestra, Sunday tea dance, trade stalls, BBMF flypast, static Spitfire display, street part and much more.  Contact John Ward on 01524 241024 or john.ward91@btinternet.com or visit www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk

10 Raising the Roof Rally and Fate, Woodford Halse, West Farndon between Banbury and Daventry nr the A361.  A traditional village fete with classic vehicles, live music, food, a bar and a wide range of attractions for all ages.  Held to raise funds for the church roof after the lead was stolen twice.  A nominal charge of £3 for motorcycles and £5 for vehicles.  A worthy cause so do support if you can.  Contact Neville on 01327 262909 or e-mail nevillegrunwald@tiscali.co.uk for an entry pack. 

10/11 Ardingly Vintage Vehicle Show.  A strong military vehicle section. Also steam and other attractions. CLOSING DATE 30 APRIL J.Broom  01323 489262 or11 Sayerland Road Polegate, East Sussex BN26 6NU

17/18  Operation ‘Dalesman’, Wensleydale Railway.  Come and experience the sights, sounds, and humour of Britains ‘darkest days’ in a fabulous setting.  Feturing BBMF flypast, train rides, park and ride vintage bus, 1940’s dance Friday and Saturday night, Friday night Mess dinner, re enactors, military vehicles, dioramas, militaria fair, church parade and Service Sunday morning.  Contact Railway on 08454 505474, re enactor enquiries on 01142 307531

17/18 Bridgnorth Rally in The Valley.  Held on Severn Park alongside the River Severn, walking distance to the town centre and the Severn Valley Railway.  All of the usual attractions of a steam rally.  Weekend camping for exhibitors, evening entertainment on Saturday night.  For more details contact Dave Spruce dpspruce@blueyonder.co.uk or 07986 170715 

17-23  Military Motorcycle run from Lands End to John O’Groats for Help for Hero’s.  Route stops at Crediton, Wooten Basset, Buxton, Penrith, Kinross and Inverness.  Riders can either do the whole run or just a leg.  For information and to register please contact Julie@wright52.plus.com or 01822 840372. Also Stephen Forrest . 01427788208

21-25  The War & Peace Show, The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent.  The largest military vehicle spectacular in the world. Ticketed entry, camping and dances. Rex@warand peace.uk.com, +44(0)1304 812422

AUGUST

1 Trimpley Steam and Vintage Rally, Bite Farm, Trimpley, Bewdley, Worcestershire.  All the usual attractions of a steam rally with weekend camping available to exhibitors.  For more details contact Dave Spruce dpspruce@blueyonder.co.uk or 07986 170715 

7/8  Military Flying Machines, Damys Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, Essex.  One of the few airfields located within the M25 location and close to the historic airfield RAM Hornchurch.  Vintage aerodrome with over 200 military vehicles, armoured parade with tanks, aircraft displays including WW2 Spitfire and WW2 Boeing Stearman Biplane, living history groups, weapons and equipment.  Vintage feel situated just five minute drive within the M25 close on Essex/Kent boarder, easy access from M25/A13.  Contact Colin Tebb on 01245 476249 or colin@ctebb.freeserve.co.uk  Camping available.  www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk for more information

7/8 Woodvale Rally 2010 RAF Woodvale. Separate military vehicle class. camping on the station. Uniforms allowed, plaques EVENT ARENA Saturday and Sunday Saturday evening road run. Expenses available for fully tracked vehicles E-mail West Lancs MVT for entry form or sae to Sgt Mayo 611 Woodvale Squ ATC Formby, Liverpool L37 6AD

14/15  North Oxon & Cotswolds MVT annual Military Vehicle Gathering, Swinbrook, Burford, Oxfordshire.  Camping and vehicles in large field by Swinbrook Rive, use of Cricket Club bar, toilets and showers.  Barbecue on Saturday night (bring your own meat), road run.  Visit Foxbury Farm for best organic meat in the area, and also visit the wonderful Swan at Swinbrook Pub across the river.  Book visa John Coghlan on 07801 200662 or Tim Gosling on 01608 811698 or e-mail goshahn@aol.com gilliecoghlan@hotmail.com   

14/15  Military Vehicle Trust Devon Area, Cobbaton Combat VJ Weekend.  Gathering of Military vehicles, enthusiasts and collectors to commemorate VJ day and remember the ‘Forgotten Army’ and the real end of the Second World War.  Displays of military vehicles, militaria stalls, re enactors, and hopefully local Burma Star Veterans.  Open to the public from 1000-1700 daily, free entry but donations gratefully accepted for local Burma Star Veterans.  Camping from Friday 13th, BBQ Saturday evening, snacks, ice creams.  5 ½ miles south east of Barnstaple.  Entry contact Preston Isaac on 01769 540740 or 01769 540414 e-mail preston@cobbatoncombat.co.uk

21/22 Event at Uppotery Airfield (Smeartharpe) Devon. This was the station from which Dakota’s and gliders took off carrying 82nd airborne and 10st airborne for the invasion of Normandy. A very famouis place.Last year they had a C47 Dakota and various WW2 vintage aircraft. They would like Jeeps. a US nambulance aGMC and any other US wartime military vehicles. Robin Gilbert littledevon@ntlworld.com Ade Pitman theworldatwar.info

21/22  The Dig for Victory 1940’s Weekend Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock, Withshire.  (A350).  Organised by West Wiltshire MVT and fellow volunteers and now in it’s 4th year.  Military vehicles, static displays including homefront and civilian, entertainment from performers and re-enactors, NAAFI, music and dancing.  Saturday night big band.  A stones throw from the beautiful National Trust village of Lacock.  Entries warmly invited.  General enquires to 01249 659584 or digforvictory@live.co.uk or www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk. 

28/29/30  The Rauceby War Weekend.  Tank rides, BBMF Flypast, Road fun to RAF Digby 1940’s sector ops museum on Sunday at around 1730 hours, re enactors, stalls, vintage cars, living history, refreshments and bar, demonstrations, military vehicles.  Disco on Friday night, Ockbrook big band on Saturday night for 1940’s dance with Paul Harper & Marina Mea.  Entertainment on Sunday night.  We hope you will come and support us to make this show a big success.  Information and updates at www.raucebywarweekend.co.uk

SEPTEMBER

4/5   Boston Steam & Vintage Festival.  Off the A16 nr Sibley north of Boston, Linconshire.  Military Vehicles Welcome.  Web address www.bostonsteamfestival.com Contact Richard on 01205 760768 or bsvf@live.co.uk Military Vehicles Gerald on 07879 617062/01205 821070 or Gerald@hnmvt.f9.co.uk

5    Hands Militaria Fair.  The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR.  200 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com

18/19  Bewick St John Coutry Fayre, The showground on the Wiltshire/Dorset Border near Shaftesbury. Camping from the Friday with bar and entertainment.Countryside past and present, steam traction and working engines, vintage tractors and the skills of local craftmen. Military vehicles’Richard & Sarah Sparkes, 01747-829589 or sparky@richardsparkes.plus.com 

19  Turweston Wings & Wheels, Turweston Aerodrome Vintage and Classical Day.  Turweston Aerodrome, Westbury, Brackley, Northants, NN13 5YD.  Vintage aircraft fly in and also vintage cars, bikes, agricultural machinery and car boot sale, country fair, children’s rides, the Sunbeam Motorcycle Owners Club (pre 1915 bikes) and surprise fly past.  Visitors and exhibitors visit TFC website at www.turwestonflight.com 01280 705400 or e-mail info@turwestonflight.com

OCTOBER

2 Autumn Sale at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL. Sale of amateur & military radio items, electronic surplus and general militaria. Doors open 10 am, Entrance £2.50, Traders contact Rod Siebert (MVT) 01270-623353 or coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk

2/3 Village at War, Stoke Bruerne, Nr Roade.  5 minutes off J15 of M1.  Come and join us for a third great year of this event in a canal village, recreating the feel of the war years.  Military and civilian vehicles and re-enactors invited, living history displays, traders military and civilian, Historic narrow boats, refreshments, Lola Lamour and Paul Casper with his impersonation of George Formby.  Collections of memorabilia, firepower display, tea dance, full working replica Mk1X Spitfire with RR engine and original cockpit, Sea Hurricane flypast, Sunday service with British Legion and much much more.  Contact www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk or Jenny on 01327 340492. 

24  Hands Militaria Fair.  The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR.  200 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com

NOVEMBER

7/8   Derbys No1 Living History Event, Derby University, Kedleson Road, Derby.Militaria stalls. miligtaria.,cash machines on site, café, hot food and a large free car park. Entry £3 on doors. Open at 10am mp.promotions@uwclub.net

14   Hands Militaria Fair.  Wolsey Hall, Windmill Lane, Chestnut, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AA.  100 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com

DECEMBER

12   Hands Militaria Fair.  The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR.  200 Traders Tables.  Doors open 1000 to the public  Contact Deborah Howard on 01892 730233 or HandsSFairs@aol.com