May 2012

4th/5th/6th Help for  Hero’s  fund raising  event in  Essex. At the National Horse Driving Trials event at Ashfield’s near Dunmow. It will be supported by all the best Carriage drivers in the UK with some from Europe and further afield.  We would like to build on the military theme and wondered if some of your members would like to attend? We have camping facilities and you will be welcome to stay over the three days. If possible we would like to have a vehicle prominently displayed in the main arena. Contact: Tim 07980 984170

6th Falklands Conflict 30th Anniversary Day Suffolk Aviation Heritage Group,Old Radio Station,Foxhall,Ipswich,Suffolk. We would like to hear from anyone with historically relevant vehicles,equipment or kit (from either side) who would like to take part.We have a fenced off area that will take up to 50 vehicles,Other none Falklands vehicles used by British forces also very welcome. Colin Durrant.101 Avondale Rd,Ipswich,Suffolk,ip39la or colindurrant@yahoo.com

June

16th Basildon & Pitsea Carnival. Military Vehicles welcome Parade form. and/or Pitch form

17th Duxford Military Vehicle Show 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

July 2012

1st Maldon Motor Show & Classics on the Promenade. In aid of S.W.A.N.S Contact for more information and entry form: Colin Moles Classic Travel Millfield, Birches Walk, Galleywood, Essex CM2 8TZ England Phone: (+44) 1245 268157 Fax: (+44) 1245 358419 Mobile:07818 601917 Entry form

8th Colne Valley at War Colne 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

21st/22nd The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Annual Town Show The organisers would be really be interested in having a Military vehicle display at the show. Contact: Julia Pearson | Events Co-ordinator, Parks and Events, Culture and Sport, Adult and Community Services. London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, 4th Floor Maritime House, 1 Linton Road, Barking, IG11 8HG. Phone: 020 8227 3591. Fax: 020 8227 3254 Email: julia.pearson@lbbd.gov.uk | www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk

August 2012

4th/5th Military and Flying Machines Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex. RM14 2TN See website for full details www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk

12th It's Showtime Supporting Little Havens Childrens Hospice. Purleigh Halt, Barons Lane, Purleigh, Essex. 10 miles East of Chelmsford. Old Tyme Vintage Rally including Military Vehicles. Contact Tony Turner 01621 852336 or Linda Simmons 01621 850176 Entry form