MVT, Military Vehicle Trust, Essex, Events

Essex Branch

Forthcoming Events

March 2010

28th 101st Anniversary AA Military Road Run: Sevenoaks to Hastings commemorating the 1909 run from London to Hastings. We will be leaving Sevenoaks Leisure Centre Carpark at 1030, driving down the A21 (via Tonbridge) to Hastings, where we have been reserved to Rock a Nore car park for static display, and lunch. Leaving there about 2.30 to 3.00 pm. More information from: James Baxter jac.baxter@virgin.net

April 2010

3rd Essex Military Market, Battlesbridge Antique Centre, Battlesbridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ. Trade - £10 from 7:30am and Public entry from 8:30am. Military Vehicles and Re-enactors very welcome. MMore info - Lee 07905 984668
lee.mecomil@googlemail.com

May 2010

1st Essex MVT Area BBQ at the Stow Maries Airfield. Provisionally we this will follow a similar format to the previous visit there with a meet up at The Prince of Wales Pub in Stow Maries and then on to the Airfield where we can have the BBQ and spend the afternoon there. This is really worth going to the airfield is unique as the only first world war airfield left in its original configuration and with more than 90% of its buildings still standing it really is worth a visit.
I see the Airfield has obtained a genuine first world war truck for restoration! If you are interested register your interest with Richard. Tel: 01245 328 910 or email Their will be a small charge for the BBQ as yet undecided. We will work on a minimum of twenty people any less and we will not run the event so please let Richard know of your interest ASAP

1st Essex Military Market, Battlesbridge Antique Centre, Battlesbridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ. Trade - £10 from 7:30am and Public entry from 8:30am. Military Vehicles and Re-enactors very welcome. MMore info - Lee 07905 984668
lee.mecomil@googlemail.com

2nd/3rd 1940's days at the Mid Suffolk Light Railway based at Brockford Station near Wetheringsett Suffolk. We hold a WW2 based event each year when we try and recreate a 1940s wartime atmosphere alongside our steam railway. MIlitary vehicles and re-enactors welcome. Contact: Mike Argent Tel 01728 747716. or email

16th Colne Valley at War Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, Essex CO9 3DZ An event for the public, and possibly Monday 17th May for schools if we get any bookings from schools. We would really love people with military vehicles and re-enactors to attend. This is a great forties day out at an authentic railway station with steam rides and food in the Dining Cars. For more information contact Alison Stabler Tel: 01787 461174
colnevalleyatwar@gmail.com

30th Dunkirk Comemoration Ipswich Wet Dock. A big event on the waterside, to commemorate Dunkirk and we are organising the re-enactor side so I am after re-enactors (British) and/or vehicles of the period. I am in contact with MVT owners up this end and some local BEF guys (which I have been asked to join). We are not limiting to military, civilians (nurses, spivs etc) are welcome. Contact Bill Smith

June 2010

5th Essex Military Market, Battlesbridge Antique Centre, Battlesbridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ. Trade - £10 from 7:30am and Public entry from 8:30am. Military Vehicles and Re-enactors very welcome. MMore info - Lee 07905 984668
lee.mecomil@googlemail.com

6th Olde Tyme Farming & Craft Fayre, Sutton Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford. Military & classic vehicles wecome. Contact: Eddie Wharton 01702 258342

6th Military Vehicle Show Duxford willcommerate the D-Day landings. All entries to be in by 30th April. Enquires Jessica Jeske 01223 497 985 or email jjeske@iwm.org.uk

12th/13th Aldham Olde Tyme Rally & Fayre Chalkney Meadows, White Colne 8 miles west of Colchester on the A1124 CO6 2PP . Large display of Military Vehicles & Re-enactors Yvonne Copeman, Church Farm, Church Lane, Lt Tey, Colchester. CO 15 2QS Tel: 01206 210402

19th Basildon & Pitsea Carnival. We are holding our annual Carnival and Fete on Saturday 19th June and wondered if any of your members would like to take part in someway, either in the parade or parked up on the fete ground so people can have a look at these lovely old vehicles. If you are interested in this please feel free to either email or phone me, Stuart Terson, on 01268 459724

19th The Friends of Dad's Army Museum Thetford are planning an amazing event when they will be unveiling the full sized bronze statue of Captain Mainwaring. The week leading up to this day will see the stage show 'Dad's Army Comes Home' performed from Tuesday 15th - evenings & matinee performances. The town will go back to the 1940s for the week with local shops and businesses joining in the fun. The RAF Honington Band will be playing on the Saturday as part of the build up to the unveiling. Rre-enactors. military vehicles and 40's dancers will all be joining the celebrations. There will be a chance for the vehicles to take part in a parade and the surviving Dad's Army cast members will be present. The Sunday will be the 'Croft & Perry' day at Bressingham, Norfolk and there are further opportunities there to - interested? Get in touch with Corinne on 07802 701911 or dadsarmythetford.org.uk for further details including camping information.

26th Armed Forces Day Romford, which celebrates past, present and future Armed Forces personnel. We plan to have a parade through Romford which will end at Romford Town Hall. At the Town Hall, we are looking at the possibility of having some activities for the participants and members of the public. One of the ideas is to have a range of military vehicles for people to look at.
As many of our veterans are getting on a bit now, they are finding it harder to march any great distance. If we have cadets and active personnel in the march, they would like to go a reasonable distance. One idea we have is to look into the possibility of having some WWII trucks for the veterans to travel in as part of the parade. Mike Thomas, Events and Campaigns Officer, London Borough of Havering. Tel: 01708 432 427 Mob: 07904 116 984
Fax: 01708 432 002 E-mail: michael.thomas@havering.gov.uk

26th Armed Forces Day Canvey Island. All military vehicles welcome. A 40's Ball is planned for the evening. For more details: Jeff Rickards, Events & Publicity Officer, Canvey Island Town Council. Tel: 01268 683971 Mobile: 07760769300

26/27th Armed Forces Day Celebrations Southend on Sea. My name is Louise and I am part of the events team at Southend Borough Council, just a quick email to see if you would have any vehicles available on Saturday 26th June and Sunday 27th June 2010 for our Armed Forces Day celebrations. Louise Ivett Tourism & Events Assistant, Southend Borough Council.Direct Tel: 01702 534853

26th/27th Wings, Wheels and Steam Country Fair with Armed Forces Day on Saturday Rougham Airfield near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Call for more information 01359 270524

July 2010

3rd/4th Annual Vintage Rally (The Farm Machinery Preservation Society) Melford Hall, Long Melford, Essex. Old Tyme Rally, Military Vehicles, Classic Cars, Stalls, Displays etc. Dennis Buston, Galleons Lap, Rectory Road, Sistead, Essex. CM7 8AL Tel:01376 325151

10th 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain a special event for the at The Flight Centre/The Lancaster restaurant at Southend Airport. More info to come. Cathy, Ops Manager. Contact no is The Flight Centre 01702 54 64 20 or email www.theflightentre.net

15th Re-enactment at the East Essex Aviation Museum at Point Clear, St Osyth which is on 15 August (VJ Day). Contact Bill Smith chindit851@tesco.net

17 to 23 Military Motorcycle run from Lands End to John O’Groats for Help for Hero’s. Route stops at Crediton, Wooton Basset, Buxton, Penrith, Kinross and Inverness. Riders can either do the whole run or just a leg. For further details you can get in touch with Stephen Forrest at cooperbaumber@yahoo.com or by phone on 01427 788208 and to register your entry contact Ian Wright at Julie@wright52.plus.com or by phone on 01822 840372

25 Castle Hedingham Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Essex. CO9 3DJ. This is a great event in a historical surrounding it’s a low key show with a great atmosphere I highly recommend it! Beverly Handscombe Tel:01787 460261

August 2010

7/8th "Military & Flying Machines" Essex Branch of the MVT annual show
A military vehicle and flying show recreating past times with two hundred & fifty plus historical military vehicles combined with a fly in of over sixty vintage and modern aircraft. Flying displays including a Spitfire. On the ground, up to ten tanks running, forty plus living history displays, historic equipment, arena events, militaria and family stalls, refreshments, forties entertainer as well as tank, and helicopter rides creating a unique atmosphere at this stunning site. Particular attention is paid to the authenticity of vehicles, aircraft and equipment to ensure that this event is of educational value for members of the public and that the younger generations are aware of our heritage.
www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk/annual.htm Enquiries: Colin Tebb 01245 476249 emai l

14/15th “Combined Ops” IMPS Military Show & Vintage Aircraft Week-end The Invicta Military-Vehicle Preservation Society present THE NEW IMPS show at Headcorn Aerodrome, near Maidstone, Kent. This Event will be open to the public on the Saturday and Sunday Featuring: A ‘fly-in’ of vintage 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 Vehicle Entry Living History and Stalls booking in forms. Please contact Malcolm Dunlop 01303 267271. Mgdunlop@aol.com

14th/15th Heart Air Display & Classic Car Show with military vehicles. Rougham Airfield near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Call for more information 01359 270524

15th It' Show Time supporting Little Havens Childrens Hospice. Purleigh Halt, Barons Lane Purleigh 10 miles east of Chelmsford. Old Tyme Rally, Military Vehicles, Classic Cars, Stalls, Displays etc Tony Turner Tel 01621 852336 or Linda Simmonds 01621 850176

29th Flying Display, Dakota, Mustang, Hurricane and More 250 Vintage Veteran Classic and ex Military Vehicles
Craft Fairwww.littlegransdenshow.co.uk

29/30th Havering Show We will be the celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. We will are looking to have some form of military displays of vehicles, a fly over and other related exhibits and stalls. Mike Thomas, Events and Campaigns Officer, London Borough of Havering. Tel: 01708 432 427 Mob: 07904 116 984
Fax: 01708 432 002 E-mail: michael.thomas@havering.gov.uk

September 2010

4th Essex Military Market, Battlesbridge Antique Centre, Battlesbridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ. Trade - £10 from 7:30am and Public entry from 8:30am. Military Vehicles and Re-enactors very welcome. MMore info - Lee 07905 984668
lee.mecomil@googlemail.com

October 2010

2nd Essex Military Market, Battlesbridge Antique Centre, Battlesbridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ. Trade - £10 from 7:30am and Public entry from 8:30am. Military Vehicles and Re-enactors very welcome. MMore info - Lee 07905 984668
lee.mecomil@googlemail.com

1st/2nd Forties Weekend with military vehicles Rougham Airfield near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Call for more information 01359 270524

November 2010

6th Essex Military Market, Battlesbridge Antique Centre, Battlesbridge, Essex. SS11 7RJ. Trade - £10 from 7:30am and Public entry from 8:30am. Military Vehicles and Re-enactors very welcome. MMore info - Lee 07905 984668
lee.mecomil@googlemail.com

December 2010

Dance POster 4th 1940's Christmas Dance Tel 07982249138