Essex Branch
Please let me know any events of interest to Essex Area Members so that they can be included in the Events Diary
June 2009
27th Valentines Park Ilford Redbridge Council is backing a display of serving servicemen/women and veterans to mark the new Armed Forces Day 1300-1700. We already have a climbing wall and paint ball experience from the Regular Army alongside a flight simulator - an inert minefield - field kitchen and other displays of equipment.If there is any interest please let me know and we can arrange a welcome!! Colonel Alan Hall - Representative Deputy Lieutenant the London Borough of Redbridge
27thMeet the veterans at Barnet Library and surrounding area. London Borough of Barnet A one day exhibition honouring our veterans Cllr Terry Burton 0208 361 4706 wwwavfw.org.uk
27/28th Hylands House Veterans Day Event Highlands House Chelmsford. British Armed Forces and Veterans Day is a free event for the public. The event is supported by 2 evening concerts; Memphis Belle on Saturday 27th June and Caprice (Last Night of the Proms) on Sunday 28th. Attractions: ATC wing parade including 400/500 cadets and band competition, Military vehicle exhibition, Replica Spitfire, SAS, exhibition, WWl exhibition, Home front display, British Legion display, RAFA display, Navy display, RASC display, Children’s workshop Click here for entry form More info on Website 01245 476249
27th/28th Armed Forces Day Southend On Sea seafront. Just a quick email to see if you would have any vehicles available for display and in turn being able to promote the MVT. Our Armed Forces Celebrations will be held on Saturday 27th June and Sunday 28th June between 10am and 5pm. Really hope that you are able to bring some vehicles down! I look forward to hearing from you! Regards Louise Ivett Tourism and Events Assistant Tel: 01702 534853 Fax: 01702 215465 Southend-On-Sea Borough Council,
July 2009
4/5th Annual Vintage Rally - Long Melford Hall Agricultural rally with large military section. Re-enactors welcome. Camping overnight available. Contact: Dennis Bustin 01376 325151
5th Essex Military Market at Battlebridge Antique Centre, Hawk Hill, Battlebridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ . There is no entry fee and plenty of parking in the area. Trade stalls are only £10 each and there is a great on site cafe. It will be held on a gravel area so no mud etc. Trade from 8:00am and public from 8:30am until about 12:00. Contact: Lee, Essex Military market 07905 984668 Email
12th Haverhill Historic Transport Rally & Road Run, Haverhill Essex. Military Vehicles welcome. Further details from Chris Butcher 01376 342782
18th Colchester Military Festival Army Open Day at Colchester Garrison, Abbey Field, Colchester. All types of vehicles welcome! Contact: Lindsay Smith 01781 460236. Email lindsay46@btopenworld.com
26th Castle Heddingham WWII Day Come and Support the War Effort. 10am-5pm
Hedingham Castle is doing its bit for the Country in these testing times the owners have allowed the keep to be commandeered as an army base and the grounds to be put to good use in Digging for Victory. Learn what it is like on the Home Front; see how people manage with the rationing. Displays include a wide and interesting selection of Military Vehicles. Come and keep up your spirits with the 1940’s dancing to the nostalgic sounds of The Hugh Rainey Band. If you would like to come and showcase your vehicle in this wonderful setting please contact Kathryn Elms on 01787 460261 or Kathryn@hedinghamcastle.co.uk
August 2009
2nd Essex Military Market at Battlebridge Antique Centre, Hawk Hill, Battlebridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ . There is no entry fee and plenty of parking in the area. Trade stalls are only £10 each and there is a great on site cafe. It will be held on a gravel area so no mud etc. Trade from 8:00am and public from 8:30am until about 12:00. Contact: Lee, Essex Military market 07905 984668 Email
9th VtV event Vulcan Open Day at Southend Airport Ground running, Cockpit visits. Military vehicles wanted. Steve Barnes, VRT membership secretary. membership@avrovulcan.com Vulcan web site can be found at www.avrovulcan.com
8/9th Military & Flying Machines. Essex Area MVT Annual Show at Damyns Hall Aerodrome Tel: 01245 476249 More information
16th "Show Time" Olde Tyme Vintage Rally, Purleigh Halt, Barons Lane, Purleigh' supporting Little Havens Childrens Hospice. Crafts, Stalls, Ploughing Matches, Military Vehicles, Classic Cars & Motor Cycles. Contact Tony Turner 01621 852336 or Linda Simmons 01621 850176
16th East Essex Aviation Open Day, Point Clear, St Osyth (in the Martello Tower and environs) . Museum is in tower, and full of WW1 and WW2 artefacts and memorabilia, with re-enactors outside. Military vehicles welcome. Bill Smith chindit851@tesco.net
15/16 Combined Ops IMPS Military Show & Vintage Aircraft Weekend at Headcom Aerodrome, Nr.Maidstone., Kent. A flyin of classic Military and Civilian aircraft, including famous WW2 warplanes, continuously throughout the whole week-end - Military vehicle displays - Live Arena Battle-action. - Tank and armoured vehicle demonstrations. - Living History and Re-enactment Groups - Militaria and Trade stalls - Bars/refreshments. A real action packed week-end, on the ground and in the air, for only £7 per adult, with discounts for families and Seniors.
www.imps.org.uk/combined_ops/ Contacts: Jim Baxter All enquiries james.annie@virgin.net 01883 740276
22/23 Military Mayhem at Farming World, Nash Court, Boughton, Faversham, Kent. ME13 9HY . Action packed weekend includes arena displays, static military vehicles and living history displays.
Tracked vehicle rides, trade stalls, general surplus, militaria and auto jumble. A licensed bar, food and refreshments
for the whole family. Plus all the attractions of Farming World. . www.militarymayhem.net Contacts: Terry Jupe Military Mayhem mayhemshow@aol.com 0845 388 1944 07951 059180
30th Little Gransden Charity Air/Vehicle Show You are invited to bring your Veteran/Vintage/Classic Car, Lorry, Tractor, PSV or Motorcycle to the event supporting the BBC Children in Need Appeal 2009. The event will include vintage and aerobatic flying displays, vintage/veteran/classic vehicle rally and numerous other attractions. Refreshments and bar will be available. Over £28,000 was collected at the 2008 event, thanks to the generosity of exhibitors and spectators, and we aim to make the 2009 event an even more successful fund raising event for all to enjoy. In 2009 we will once again be requiring a £5.00 entrance fee prepaid if possible or payable on the gate from all vehicle owners to go towards the cost of staging the flying display, and in turn, increase the net proceeds for the 2009 Children in Need Appeal.
| If you wish to take part in this event, please complete this application form (Adobe Acrobat PDF reader required) and email or return the form to us at the address given on it by 31st July, 2009 - please include a stamped addressed envelope (at least 4" x 8.5" to enable us to return posters, etc. to you). It is first come, first served on booking so don't hang about! |
September 2009
6 Essex Military Market at Battlebridge Antique Centre, Hawk Hill, Battlebridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ . There is no entry fee and plenty of parking in the area. Trade stalls are only £10 each and there is a great on site cafe. It will be held on a gravel area so no mud etc. Trade from 8:00am and public from 8:30am until about 12:00. Contact: Lee, Essex Military market 07905 984668 Email
27th VtV event Vulcan Open Day at Southend Airport Ground running, Cockpit visits. Military vehicles wanted. Steve Barnes, VRT membership secretary. membership@avrovulcan.com Vulcan web site can be found at www.avrovulcan.com
27th Battlesbridge Classic Car Show & Auto Jumble Tel 0128 769000
October 2009
4 Essex Military Market at Battlebridge Antique Centre, Hawk Hill, Battlebridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ . There is no entry fee and plenty of parking in the area. Trade stalls are only £10 each and there is a great on site cafe. It will be held on a gravel area so no mud etc. Trade from 8:00am and public from 8:30am until about 12:00. Contact: Lee, Essex Military market 07905 984668 Email
November 2009
1 Essex Military Market at Battlebridge Antique Centre, Hawk Hill, Battlebridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ . There is no entry fee and plenty of parking in the area. Trade stalls are only £10 each and there is a great on site cafe. It will be held on a gravel area so no mud etc. Trade from 8:00am and public from 8:30am until about 12:00. Contact: Lee, Essex Military market 07905 984668 Email
December 2009
6 Essex Military Market at Battlebridge Antique Centre, Hawk Hill, Battlebridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ . There is no entry fee and plenty of parking in the area. Trade stalls are only £10 each and there is a great on site cafe. It will be held on a gravel area so no mud etc. Trade from 8:00am and public from 8:30am until about 12:00. Contact: Lee, Essex Military market 07905 984668 Email
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