EVENTS 2009 (updated 29th June 2009)
July
4/5 ‘Operation Homeguard’ 1940’s weekend, Ingleton, North Yorkshire. Including a free MVT camp site, Military vehicles, re-enactors, trade stalls, the Ovaltiney’s, ENSA show with P.E.Caspar a George Formby impersonator. A Sunday military parade led by the 51st Highland Division pipes & drums & Cenataph Parade. A Saturday night dance to the Starlight Swing Band and Gracie Lands 40’s Disco with a bar and stew & dumplings supper. John & Elaine Ward 015242 41024 or john.ward91@btinternet.com or see website at www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk
4/5 1940’s Event at Havenstreet Station on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Particularly wanted as well as military vehicles are both civilian and military re- enactment groups. Camping & showers available from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Debbie Norman 01983-867814 or ebbie_norman@hotmail.com See www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
4/5 Military Manoeuvres Show, Conway. Military Show involving re-enactments, living history, pyrotechnic displays and historic military vehicles. Live music on the Saturday Night. Please visit www.militarymanoeuvres.co.uk, exhibitors contact Norma Enston on 07729 354342 or Sandra 01492 592856 ext 105 or sales@conwytouringpark.co.uk. MVE, C
10/11/12Salute to the 40’s. The Hand and Dagger (Clifton Arms), Salwick, Blackpool. Military vehicles of all ages welcome. Free camping, caravans welcome. A road run will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Contact: Vehicle Owners Dave Fellows, 23 Blackbull Lane, Fulwood Preston, PR2 3BT. Stallholders George Langford, 43 St Walburges Ave, Preston, PR2 2QT Tel: 01772 824161 or see www.southcumbrianorthlancsmvt.org.uk
11/12 Ardingly Vintage Vehicle Show, South of England Showground, Sussex. There is a strong military vehicle section as well as steam and other attractions. Closing date for entries is 30 April. Contact J.Broom 11 Sayerland Rd, Polegate, East Sussex BN26 6NU or 01323-489262 C.M* 11/12 The Buckfastleigh Military Show in conjunction with the Devon Steam Railway. Camping from the 0th to midday on the 13th. Road runs, stacks of exhibitions and a really nice atmosphere. Free train travel for those in uniform. Breakfasts are available but you must book in early. Booking in forms are available from the Devon Area website www.devonmvt.co.uk Contact Ian Chick, 55 Wills Rd, Paignton, Devon TQ3 2RG or 01803-554774 0r e-mail tsw367@aol.comMVE.C.U
12 The 12th Haverhill Historic Transport & Road Run, Haverhill, Suffolk. This is held in the town centre car park. Military vehicle owners have free access to the adjacent United Services Club. The road run leaves at 1030 for a 35 mile run. If you don’t want to drive, there are vintage buses to take you! Contact Chris Butcher on 01376-342782
18 Colchester Military Festival. Abbey Field, Colchester Garrison, Colchester, Essex. Army open day. All types of military vehicles welcome. Contact Lindsay Smith Tel 01787 460236 or lindsay46@btopenworld.com
18/19 Stourport on Severn Steam Rally, Coney Green Farm, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire.Military Section C.M.U* P and S Crump 01299-822032 or 07989-057049
18/19 1940’s Weekend, Meltham, West Yorkshire. Civilian historic, Military vehicles & re-enactors welcome. Saturday: Parade, musical entertainment, evening 40’s dance, various exhibits including David Browns’ Tractor Museum. David Aldred MVT 07731-818320 Daytime only please
18/19 Combined Operations Sheffield present Operation ‘Dalesman’ in association with Wensleydale Railway. Accurately restored steam trains and stations, military vehicles, military & Bcivilian re-enactors, dioramas, military collectors fair & much more. Railway enquiries 08454-505474. Re-enactor enquiries 01142-307531 MVE.C.U
19 Wings,Wheels & Steam at Groombridge Place Gardens Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Vintage cars, military vehicles, motorbikes, farm machinery,steam engines and aerobatics. Jill Todd 01892-861444 or 07831-123987 or jtc001@btinternet.com
22 to 26 The War and Peace Show, The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent. The biggest military vehicle show in Europe. Special ticketed music nights on Friday & Saturday. Contact war and Peace Office 01304-813945 or see www.thewarandpeaceshow.com or www.thehopfarm.co.uk or contact 01622-872068. Special discounted rates with Norfolk Line from Dover-Dunkerque-Dover. Open to all military vehicle
25/26 War Machines Weekend, Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum. Military Vehicles and Living History Groups are most welcome at this former WWII RAF Station. The Museum is dedicated to all three armed services. Road run late Saturday afternoon. Camping on site from Friday to Monday. Battle re-enactment planned. hq@cornwallatwarmuseum.co.uk (preferred) or Steve 07799-194918/01208-816311
26 WWII Come & Support the War Effort, Headingham Castle, Bayley Street, Castle Headingham, Essex – on the A1017 near Cambridge. The owners have allowed the keep to be commandeered as an army base and digging for victory. Displays include military vehicles, 1940’s dancing to the Hugh Rainey Jazz Band and much more. Tel 01787-460261 fax 461473 or mail mail@headinghamcastle.co.uk
August
1/2 RAF Woodvale Rally Nr.Southport on the A 56. I understand that there has been a downturn of military vehicles. However, this year the military section is being organized by the West Lancs Area MVT & 611 Woodvale) Squ. The Air Training Corps. A super site so give it a go and get it up and running once more. Also, there is a budget to transport tracked vehicles Peter Tipping 01704-874230 on Monday & Wednesday evenings 1900 to 2200 or 0151-526-1220 for entry forms. MVE.C.M.U*E
1/2 West Somerset Railway Association Steam Fayre and Vintage Vehicle Rally, Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton. Supported by MVT West Somerset. As well as military vehicles there are other vehicles, traders, crafts & attractions for all the family and the longest preserved railway in the UK. Camping and weekend entertainment. Richard & Diane Charlton, 01823-400566 e-mail thecharltons@coxsfarm.wanadoo.co.uk
2 Minden Day, Gibraltar Barracks, Bury St. Edmunds. Military Vehicles required for this very important Veterans Day. Contact Barry Hardy 01284- 811338 0r 07730-220485
2 Trimpley Steam & Vintage Rally, Bite Farm, Trimpley, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1NU Weekend camping, Trade stands & all the usual
steam rally exhibits. All monies to charity. DSPRUCE@BLUEYONDER.CO.UK or tel 07986-170715
7/8/9 Evesham Vintage Steam Rally, Ashdown Farm, Badsey Road, Evesham, Worcestershire. Special military section run by South Midlands Area MVT. Bring your military bits to sell/swop Auction on the 7th Use of Ashdown Camp nissen huts & facilities. C.M.U* T. Shakespeare 01527-57500
7/8/9 Saddleworth Wartime Weekend. Encapment on the Churchill Playing Fields, Greenfield. Vehicles and stalls and plenty of entertainment including 1940’s dancing on Friday and Saturday night at the Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill, dance lessons, a Lancaster Bomber Fly-Over on Sunday along with a vehicle convoy, as well as a weekend battle. For more information Please contact: Before 20th April Keith BROOME Tel 0161 797 4044 or 07802 694420, after 20th April Jonathan WILLIAMSON Tel 07971 201065 or 01457 810088 or info@saddleworthwartimeweekend.com or see website www.saddleworthwartimeweekend.com
8/9 Military & Flying Machines. Essex Area MVT Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex. RM 14 2TN. Show Co-ordinator Colin Tebb 01245 476249 Email colin.tebb@mvt-essex.org.uk - Re-enactors Richard or Tracy Brew 01245 328910 Email richard.brew@mvt-essex.org.uk or tracey.brew@mvt-essex.org.uk - Vehicles Colin Bolton 01708 859606.- Trade & General Enquiries Nigel Hubert 01702 523457 Email nigel.hubert@mvt-essex.org.uk. - Website www.mvt-essex.org.uk/annual.htm
8/9 Get Some In ! National Service 60th Anniversary Weekend at Great Central Railway, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Free train travel if you are wearing the Veterans lapel pin. Discount for family members. Free travel for MV drivers and uniformed or civilian re-enactors. Contact Neil Stevens, Trent Valley MVT neilstevens437@mac.com
15 1940’s Event and Hanger Dance at USAAF Station 419, Woodchurch, Kent. Staged by USO they want military vehicles, re-enactors etc to create a military encampment. Free camping and reduced entry to the dance(but book in early) which features an all-girl singing group, Lindy Hoppers, Kitten von Mew and others. Also, a P51 fighter will be taking off for a display and then landing again. USO Team 01233-860564/07850-685-905 or info@usoshows.co.uk
15/16 VJ Weekend Cobbaton Combat Collection and Devon Area MVT . I am not even going to try to explain where it is except to say that it is in North Devon. I went there once and was soooo lost it was embarrassing for a former Royal Marine. Contact Preston Isaacs and ask for a map! 01769-540740 (They are friendly people) or preston@cobbatoncombat.co.uk MVE
15/16 Military Vehicle Gathering, Swinbrook, Nr.Burford Oxfordshire. Road runs, BBQ at the Cricket Club either bring your own food or Foxbury Farm Shop is close by, Vehicle obstacle course… Full use of the Cricket Club Bar & Showers. John Coghlan on 07801-200662 or Tim 01608-811698 to book
15/16 Combined Ops IMPS Military Show & Vintage Aircraft Weekend at Headcom Aerodrome, Nr.Maidstone., Kent. Featuring a flyin of vintage military,civilian & WW2 aircraft, military vehicle displays, live arena battle action, Tank & armoured vehicle demonstrations. Living History groups, militaria & trade stands, bars etc. For vehicles/living history/stalls booking forms – Malcolm Dunlop 01303- 267271 or mgdunlop@aol.com
15/16 Heart Air Display & Classic Car Show at Rougham Airfield, West Suffolk. Magnificent air displays of vintage aircraft and restored Warbirds. Also street theatre , classic cars. etc a great day out for everyone Contact 01359-270524
22 The South West Rummage 2009, Oakhampton Showground, Devon. LandRover and 4x4 autojumble & social event. Website for more details www.southwestrummage.co.uk or call 01805-622414
22/23 Emergency Services & Military Vehicle Show, Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland Nr. Lewes, East Sussex. On-site camping, catering, miniature railway, woodland walks and free entry to the museums. Bentley Wildfowl on 01825-840573 or Bruce Hoad on 07831-145133 or 01892-665787
22/23 Military Mayhem, Faversham, Kent J7 M2. Everything from Jeeps to Battle Tanks. Arena displays, Sea Cadets Gun Run, Trade & Militaria stalls. Events Team 07951-059180 or mayhemshow@aol.com
22/23 Support Our Troops UK Military Event, Hodds Farm, A30 Nr. Basingstoke, Hampshire. Held to raise funds for The Royal British Legion and SSAFA Forces Help. Military vehicles, Military Bands, a Fun Fair, Traders, Motorbike & Parachute display teams. Various catering facilities. ContactJ.Allen 07747- 538920 or www.supportourtroopsuk.co.uk
29 Wings and Wheels. Henstridge Airfield. A30 Shaftesbury, Sherborne. Our 10th staging of this popular and informal vintage day supporting Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance which (subject to ‘shouts’) crowd side and open for visits. Anticipate 100+ aircraft and hope to include a contribution from the Navy and BBMF. All military vehicles welcome. Information: ‘Vintage Flying’ 15 Glenair Avenue, Poole, BH14 5AD (SEA) Tel 01202 737430 vintageflying@ntlworld.com
29/30 Rauceby War Years Weekend, Nr. Sleaford, Lincs. A Mid-Lincolnshire MVT Event from Friday to Monday. Military & Civvie Stalls, a Friday night disco in the main marquee. Also, dance classes and The Ockbrooke Band playing Glenn Miller tunes. (Pre-booked £13) Road run on Sat. to RAF Digby WW2 Sector Ops Room Museum.The Cranwell Aviation Museum is only 1 ½ miles away . Living History groups welcome except Axis as this is an MVT event. 24 hour security over the weekend. Chris Davies says ‘It sounds good – GO’. See www.raucebywarweekend.co.uk for forms or e-mail raucebywarweekend.co.uk
29/30/31 Cornwall Area MVT Mount Edgecoumbe Weekend, Mount Edgecumbe Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall. An event set in acres of spectacular coastal scenery and countryside. Camping within the park, forest, coastal road runs, catering and entertainment provided. Military vehicles and Living History groups are all welcome. Bill Bock 01579- 350473 or billbock@live.co.uk MVE
29/30/31 Severnside Area MVT National Show, Kemble Airport, Gloucestershire. Vehicles: Sylvia Wardle 01373-300384 (7-9 pm only) Living History: Neil Marshall 01453-824615 (as above) Trade & General Enquiries: John Keedwell 01453-890920 or 0777-472-5516
29/30/31 A Military Odyssey, Kent County Showground, Detling ME14 3JF. This is the premier Living History event in Europe, with re-enactors ranging from Roman infantry through to the Gulf War. There are over 700 stalls in the collectors market as well as things for your lady friends to see and do. See www.military-odyssey.com or phone 01892-730830 or 01233-629165
30 Little Gransden Air & Vintage vehicle show, Cambridgeshire. Little Gransden Airfield is located off the A 1198 road just south of St. Neots. All types
of vintage vehicles invited. This is a charitable event. See www.littlegransdenshow.co.uk for entry forms or contact David Poile MBE on 07730-091132
30/31The North East Military Vehicle Club’s Durham Light Infantry Rally at the DLI Museum. This is the 36th year on the same site – Beat that! Camping available from Friday 28th. This is the NEMVC main rally and fundraiser so please go along and support them. You will not be disappointed. Contact Phil Webb 0191-388-8375 or pr.webb@virgin.net MVE.C.U
31 Hampshire Pageant of Motoring, Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire. An invitation has been received for the MVT to put on a club display free of charge. Contact R. Trickett 01245-350830 fax 281240 or see www.hampshirepageantofmotoring.co.uk
September
4 to 6 The IMPS Bethune Pas de Calais Libre Trip. If interested speak to Tony Lawrence on 01737-769907 or 01306-881747. Booking forms are out in the Spring.
5/6 The Victory Show, Foxlands Farm, Croft Rd, Cosby Leicestershire. A large WW2 dedicated show with military vehicles,re-enactor groups and displays of aircraft including the Spitfire, P51, BBMF etc over the weekend. There is also an armoured battle on both days. Contact Steve Pepper 07711-430472 or dave@victoryshow.co.uk or see www.victoryshow.co.uk MVE
5/6 WWII Weekend, Banstock House & Park, Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton WV3 9LQ Stalls, displays, re-enactors, music and military vehicles. Camping available on the 5th Helen Streatham Curator 01902-552195 or application form from ross.young@wolverhampton.gov.uk
6 Jeep & Cheerful Day, South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum ‘Aeroventure’ at the site of the former RAF Doncaster. A free day out, now open to any type of military vehicle. MVE Write for info or an entry form to: Jeep Promotions Ltd, 5 Chestnut Avenue, Wheatley Hills Doncaster DN2 5SW. Tel 01302-739000 fax 01302-739001 or www.jeepworld.co.uk or www.jeepzine.co.uk or e-mail info@jeepworld.co.uk
11/12/13 North West Military Collectors Present The Military Convoy Weekend. Vehicles of all ages wanted to make the longest military convoy through the Blackpool Illuminations ever !! Camping at the Country & Western Fort San Antone, Lytham. Free entry to the club house on Friday. Saturday night is convoy night then back for a knees up. Camping tariff £10 per night. Contact PeteHall@FrenchResistance 07812-074622 or Sue Green 07988-964872 or Bob Lindsay 07974-445550
12/13 Military Radio & related Military Vehicle weekend at Hunters Moon, Reigate Road, (A217) Hookwood, near Gatwick, Surrey RH6 0HU Grid TQ 262438 Working vitage radio & ex-military vehicles on show. Not a general public event so come and bring your radio. Plenty of room for aerials or simply your tent. BBQ Saturday evening Contact Mike Buckley 0208- 654-2582 or mikeb@vmars.org.uk or see www.radioclubs.net/mOvog MVE
12/13 Wartime Weekend, Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Tadpole Lane, Blundson, SN25 2DA. Military vehicle and living history show, live re-enactment battles both days, battle of Britain fly past Sunday, living history displays, period uniforms and civvi dress welcome, free train rides, trade stands, wartime menu available, all ages of ex-military vehicles welcome, entertainment Saturday night for participants only. Come and enjoy a small but well formed military show with a great atmosphere. Contact Mandy Keedwell 01453 890920 or mandykeedwell@aol.com MVT code of practice applies C.S.U.E
12/13 Oakhampton Battle Camp, Devon. Experience life in an active military camp. Cookhouse meals at very attractive prices, drinks & fast food in the Naafi. Many attractions by camp staff and visiting units. This year we are hosting the Royal British Legion who are holding their 2 yearly standard parade. There will be 2 bands on parade with the usual –party in the Naafi on the Saturday evening. Sadly, the Commandant, Lt.Col. Tony Clark OBE is retiring after this show so please come along and make it a memorable occasion for someone who has been very good to the MVT. Let us also show his successor that this is a very worthwhile event. Contact Peter Coaker MVT 01364-631295 /07860-585615 or pcoakertransport@aol.com MVE.U
13 96th Bomb Group Museum Open Day (Snetterton Heath) New Eccles Hall School, Quidenham, Norfolk NR16 2NZ All vehicles are welcome Contact jill.03@tesco.net Tel: 01379 640929 after 4pm
17 to 24 65th Anniversary of Market Garden, Ginkel Heath Drop Zone on the 19th. Arnhem, Holland. A small party of enthusiasts are to visit a number of military radio related sites over the period and witnessing the 4 Para 65th drop. Staying in a campsite or mobile home site nearby. An inexpensive trip for all the family. Mike Buckley 0208-654-2582 or mikeb@vmars.org.uk
18/19/20 Hanbury Steam Rally, Stoke Pound, Off Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Large military section C.M.U* T.Shakespeare 01527-575003
19/20 Salute to the 40’s at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham. With music, entertainment, military convoys, ships, trains, air-raids, fire fighting and loads more. Owners of pre-1945 military and civilian vehicles are invited. Pre-registration is vital because of space. Call 01634-823800 or see www.thedockyard.co.uk to make contact.
19/20 1940’s Event ant Stanhope Railway, Weardale, Co. Durham. Steam Trains, entertainment on the line between Stanhope & Wolsingham stations. Military vehicles of all era’s, stalls, dioramas, Living History groups of military or civilian period are all wanted. There is a large field adjacent to the railway for camping and to exhibit. Free camping. 1940’2 dance on the Saturday evening. Contact Railway 0845-6001348 or e-mail militaryvehicles@aol.com or 01429-275408. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.mvtne.co.uk
26/27 Castle Drogo 1940’s Weekend at the National Trust’s Casle Drogo near Drewsteignton, Devon. Military vehicles of all era’s, WW2 living history displays, battle re-enactments, weapons demonstrations and much more. Camping from 4pm Friday Entry forms from www.devonmvt.co.uk or Paul Sleep (MVT) 07968-508461 or webmaster@devonmvt.co.uk MVE.C.U*
26/27 Southport Airshow 2009. Cheshire & Merseyside Area MVT invite MVT members to join them. World class aircraft displays, craft fairs, trade stands, military vehicles, fun fair etc. Road run on Saturday night. Free entry for MV exhibitors. Allied uniforms only please. Dave Sutton MVT 0151/678/1942 or Alex Jenkins MVT 0151/356/3330 or cheshiremvt@aol.co.uk Contact re camping, petrol money available. You must book in to get in. SAE required for booking in form. MVE.P.C.M.U.E
October
2/3/4 Stoke Bruerne Village at War Weekend on the Grand Union Canal near Towcester. Non Axis WW2 vehicles and re-enactors only. Free camping for exhibitors, 40’s Swing Dance and lots more. For details & entry forms see www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk or seamus@lbhgeo.co.uk
3 A new book ‘War’ is being launched by Dorling Kingsley outside the Imperial War Museum, London. There is a £500 prize for any member of the public turning up in the best military dress.
3/4 Ploughs to Propellers 1940’s Weekend, Rougham Airfield, West Suffolk. Featuring the Bury Fair.Come along in Forties dress and join this period weekend with hundreds of visiting aircraft, craft fairs, military vehicles, vintage tractors and ploughing weekend. Forties music and and trade stalls etc. Contact 01359-270524
4 Hanger Sale at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, French Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire. Military equipment, amateur and PMR radio equipment plus vehicle spares and collectors items. Entry £2.50 Enq 01270-623353 or Rod Siebert coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk
4 Newbury 4x4 & Vintage Spares Day, Newbury Showground, Chievely. ½ mile N of J13 M4. Large outdoor site 500 stalls Mixed 4x4/Land Rover/Jeep ex MoD surplus autojumble. Stalls from £20 Entry £5. Mark Woodward 01253-407779 e-mail info@newbury4x4andvintagesparesday.com
11 Skipton 4x4 & Vintage Spares Day, Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Rd, Skipton, N.Yorks. Indoor & outdoor mixed 4x4/Land Rover/Jeep and ex MoD surplus. Stalls from £20. Entry £5. Mark Woodward 01253-407779 or 07768-741610
16/17/18 Europe at War weekend, staged by the Northern World War 2 Association at Pickering Showground, North Yorkshire. Living History, Battle re- enactments, Military vehicles, Trade stands and evening dances on the Friday & Saturday nights. £5 per car (unlimited passengers) but military vehicles are free. See www.nww2a.co.uk or Nick Richards (Chairman) on 01204-847961
16 Dance at the Lady Lumley School, Swainsea Lane, Pickering. 3 DJ’s,Woody & Gypsy John & Music Memories. £5 on door. Bring your own refreshments
17 As above location, Jive Aces & the same DJ’s. £12 on the door. Bring your own refreshments
in Guardia and ALARME!, Fort St. Elmo, Valleta, Malta
In Guardia is an historical re-enactment and parade which recalls the regular inspection of Fort St. Elmo by the Grand Bailiff of the Order of The Nights of St. John.
Alarme! is a re-enactment detailing the military encounters between Maltese militias and French troops (1798 to 1800)
Starting at 11am. Duration 40 minutes on most Sundays throughout 2009. I have seen some photographs and it really looks good, with noisy cannons and muskets and very accurate period costumes. Cost Euro 5.00 Kids Euro 3
If you are on holiday in this delightful island, contact Martin Morana, Events Manager, Malta Tourism Authority (00356)22915136 or martin.morana@visitmalta.com
1 March Essex Military Market at Battlebridge Antique Centre, Hawk Hill, Battlebridge SS11 7RJ. This is an open air market with no entry fee and plenty of parking. Trade stalls are only £10 and there is a great on site café. Held on gravel so there is no mud.. Trade from 8am, public from 8.30am to 1200. Continuing on the 1st Sunday of each month. Lee Essex 07905-984668 or Lee.mecomil@googlemail.com
VISITING THE USA?
I have details of all the major US military vehicle shows and also the various Military Vehicle Preservation Association branch secretaries. So if I can help, give your favourite Events Diary Collator a call. Happy New Year troops.
MARK CARTER MILITARIA & MEDAL FAIRS
ALDERSHOT 22 Feb./19 April/6 Sept./1 November at
Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot, Hampshire.GU11 1NX
STRATFORD UPON AVON 15 March/28 June/18 Oct.
at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot,
Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire.CV37 6YY
WEST COUNTRY 18 Jan/26 Apr/9 Aug/4 Oct/29 November
at Yate Leisure Centre, Kennedy Way, Yate, near Chipping
Sodbury, Bristol BS37 4DQ
e-mail markgcarter@bulldoghome.com or 01753-534777
or www.milweb.net/dealers/trader/markcarter.htm
AMERICAN AUTO CLUB VENUES.
I must warn you that, like many car clubs, and unlike the MVT, there is a charge for entry. However, they do put on quite good entertainment and obviously ex US military vehicles are most welcome. The 2009 dates and locations are;
Spring Nationals 24/25/26 April at Victoria Farm, Highcross, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 5AU. Camping with good facilities, Live Sat. night band and DJ’s Pre-booked non-members cost is £20.
Summer Nationals 26/27/28 June at Coombe Country Park, Coventry, Brinklow Rd, Binley, Coventry CV3 2AB
Camping on site, Live Sat. Band plus DJ all w/end. Bar and catering available. Pre-booked non-members £29
AACUK No Name Show July 31/1/2 August at Stoke Prior Sports & Social Club, Near Bromsgrove.
Autumn Nationals New Venue, 18/19/20 September at Stanford Hall near Loughbrough incorporating a Rock & Roll Weekend.
Contact Debbie Shakiri on Debbieshakiri@hotmail.com
and see www.american-auto-club.co.uk or 07973-363834
U.S.O. CONCERT SHOWS
Kieran Shaortall runs 1941 U.S.O. Concert Shows with entertainers including The Clover Sisters, an Andrew Sisters tribute group, Viv the Spiv, various swing bands, 1940’s dancers and various Lindy Hop dancers.
If show organizers are interested, the contact is www.usoshows.com or www.mrbowtie.co.uk |
