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  • Birthday 10/16/1961

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  1. Simples, the Scottish saltire was on the Union Flag before the Irish red X.
  2. A big thank you to all involved in the YWE 2015 show.. As regulars at W&P for many years from SW Scotland, we just can't get on with their new venue at Folkstone so we thought we give YWE a try this year and we were delighted. From the excellent and varied events in the arena to the myriad and variety of vehicles, re-enactors, stands and facilities we couldn't fault it and we had a Spitfire display on the Saturday as well. The WW1 trench attack was good to watch, but the honours there have to go to the Sergeant for his excellent articulation in explaining what was about to 'appen! In the words of the elderly gentleman standing beside me after 'is performance, "..thank you, Corporal!!" :laugh: Easy to get to, and ample parking too. We'll definately be back next year and recommending this to others, and hope YWE goes from strength to strength. Thanks again, and all the very best.. Steve and Michelle..
  3. Move back to the Hop Farm with a bigger arena and a bank where spectators can actually spectate and take the weight off after walking miles. That's the best part of the old W&P. Pint of Spitfire, hog roast, sunshine, and the best panorama ever! I miss it so much..
  4. We really miss Beltring for its layout, facilities and atmosphere and as a Scot doing a 1200 mile round trip every year to W&P, we were hugely disappointed last year at Folkstone. Its great for the vehicle owners but hard going for the public. We're very fit and walk loads, but without the benefit of the spectacular viewing bank that we had at Beltring, the show has lost out badly. When I eat my grub and swill my beer, I want to do it in the comfort of that bank, as I watch you guys showing off your awesome vehicles and also the battle re-enactments with an unparalleled view over a large area. Last year was a nightmare of painful standing and discomfort that we left earlier than out usual 6pm. Our usual routine is to scope the programme, decide what we want to see and plan our walks around that. You have to do this to get the benefit of the whole show over the two days we visit. This year all we heard was the excitement over seeded grass and better bog management, but nothing about accommodating the spectators better. I know some owners will say "..so what" and I can appreciate that, after all its your time to meet your buddies, but I know that the bank is sorely missed. Its a big event in sheer size and the arena needs to be much, much, bigger and with the same viewing as we had at Beltring. That has to No.1. Next year we'll be at Yorkshire unless we see a major change at Folkstone.
  5. That's incredible.. If your standing like last year, only the front two rows can see anything, compare that with amount of spectators at Beltring all getting a superb view of the proceedings in comfort. Yes, decent bogs are important, but the one thing that entertains the paying masses and makes them come back for more was the events field. Lose them for poor viewing reasons and your back to what W&P originally was, (..and no disrespect intended here, as if I lived down south I would be one too!), a boys club. From the top of the Beltring hill, I had a grandstand view like no other event offered, of the field, vehicles coming and going, the 2nd Battle Group et al, and beyond. Comparing my photys from Beltring to last year you can see the differences easily.
  6. Last year I was emailling Rex regarding the construction of a spectator bank like what there was at Beltring. He said that he recognised the importance of this and it was on the cards for 2014 and was in discussion with the local farmer/landowner type about building one. So what happened?
  7. Think I'll give it a miss then.. :-( No bank means no spectator view of the proceedings, which is why I've made a regular 1000 mile trip for the past 20 odd years. There is so much to see and do, but when taking the weight off and having a refreshment, I want to watch events, not sit on a patio chair staring at a catering van. Couldn't see a thing last year.. Because we couldn't watch the arena, we spent more time scoping your vehicles and talking to owners, which was nice, but the size of the place makes it really hard going and you need that break. The size and angle of the bank and the soft grass at Beltring was totally the business for us spectators viewing the whole place. That has to be the most important facility!
  8. Well? So whats the latest? Did anyone go to the open day? What's new? Is there a spectator bank? Cheers..
  9. Has a spectator bank been built yet? Rex Cadman hinted to me last year that this was on the cards for 2014. At Beltring, we would spend a lot of time on the bank watching the displays (close to the catering and beer too!), but last year it was impossible to relax and get a good view as well. Really missed the The Hop Farms panoramic viewing facility last year..
  10. Hi, Can anyone please answer this one? Does the M72 need to be deactivated formally?
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