Greedy Goose camping, off road and road run weekend

The North Oxfordshire & Cotswolds MVT hold their annual camping, roar run and barbecue weekend in the middle of August. We used to hold it at Swinbrook, then last year we relocated to the Windrush airfield. However, due to significant weather damage to the control tower we were unable to use that site this year so we had to look around for somewhere new. With a couple of weeks to go we were invited to use the campsite located behind the Greedy Goose pub outside Chipping Norton. This looked to be very promising, especially as there is an old quarry across the road which we obtained permission to use as an off roading course.

People started gathering from Friday night and we had dinner in the pub. Saturday morning was bright and sunny and the highlight of the day was the 50 mile road run organised by Bill King. We had 25 vehicles on the run and the first stop was Wellesbourne to look at the restored Vulcan bomber located there.

This was followed by the historic house of Compton Verney which now holds a fabulous art museum (currently including an exhibition of WW1 trench art). During the war it was used as a camouflage school and Bill delivered a very interesting talk.

What is the name of the famous statue on the right and which war film did it feature in?

After that we drove out to the battle site of Edgehill and once again Bill gave a very interesting talk on the subject. This was followed by a pub lunch but as there were so many MV’s we had to use the overflow car park (a quarry).

After that, a trip to another WW2 airfield, Shenington where we explored the control tower and then some of the other areas. This was a bomber training area and Bill had very thoughtfully provided maps of the site and the crash locations. The ground must have been littered with crashed Wellingtons.

This was followed by a trip back to the camp site and a barbecue and buffet which was very gratefully received.

The weather didn’t start well on Sunday with a heavy down pour but this soon stopped and the day brightened up. We crossed the road to the off road track and started going round the circuit. This was great fun and a very good reason to own a military vehicles. Richard took his Champ around in reverse very successfully.

I was pleased to see the BRDM do the course, knocking off tree branches as it went around causing the commander to regularly duck for cover. It was very impressive and had no problem at all with the slopes.

We stopped about mid day and retired for drinks. It was a great day out and my thanks go to the organisers and all those many unsung heroes who helped. We hope to do it all again next year.

Looks like you all have great fun

Looks great! Hope to make it next year.

Carleton

Didn't stay the night to impress the Old Boys at Edgehill with how military kit has changed then?:-D