croc Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 A few of us up here have been talking about setting up a new show for heavy / ex-military vehicles. There is quite alot of stuff in the area but, as most of the SMVG activity is further south, the distances stop many people traveling to shows. We did have a couple of good shows at Grampian Transport Museum in Alford but it did not become a regular event. There has been a steadily growing military section at the Vintage Working Weekend at BA Stores in May. The BA Stores site is very good and the owner is quite interested in a vintage military show. The site has hard roads to all areas so access is good, there is room for mobile displays, scope for some mild off-roading and possibly enough water for fire kit to have a play. How many people would be interested in a show up here? we need to organise dates that wouldn't clash with other events. The Working Weekend is in May so a date towards the other end of the season would be good, late July early August? What do people think to the idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie_scott Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi Steve, I would be interested. Date wise, I probably wouln't be fussed just the earlier a date is set, the better. Keeping my fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi Steve I am up for it of course, it would be great for others to see the Milly winching a Scammel :-D I should know my roster in the next couple of weeks so hopefully I will make at least some of the shows this year! I know there are plenty of green (and sand) vehicles out there hiding, this would be a good opportunity to get some dust blown off, get together with like minded nuts and let other enjoy your efforts! Also an opportunity to have a swap/sale of all that extra stuff? Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Crosbie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Where exactly is "BA Stores"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Where exactly is "BA Stores"? It is in Aberdeenshire, not far from Inverurie. http://www.bavintageweekend.co.uk/ Here is a show report from a couple of years ago. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?13206-BA-Stores-Vintage-Working-Weekend-Aberdeenshire&highlight=vintage+working+weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'd come up for a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) I am still waiting for event lists to be updated from the Scottish Military Vehicle Group http://www.scottishmvg.org/1.html and the Scottish Vintage Vehicle Federation http://www.svvf.org.uk/ to work out a suitable date. At the moment I am thinking that 4th/5th August might work. Edited January 18, 2012 by croc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie_scott Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) That wouldn't be a 'show stopper' for me - :nut: Edited January 18, 2012 by bonnie_scott typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have checked with Allan Brownie at BA Stores, 4th and 5th August is OK with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin royan Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Not sure i could take both vehicles to both events,but which one to choose BA working weekend is good,but if you get the numbers this one would be just as good,but you have a massive ares to fill with just military vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Kevin, we have talked about doing a military thing at BA for the past few years and there is quite a bit of interest, but unless we pick a date and do something it will never happen. You are right about the size of the site, I wouldn't expect to fill it but there is lots of scope to start in the wooded area and expand. As well as the usual crowd that go to BA Stores there is at least one Green Goddess owner interested and I have been talking to someone with a Cat D2 and some military generators he could display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Just found some pictures on Flickr of the two military shows at Grampian Transport Museum in Alford. Link to the SMVG site 2007 gallery, GTM event second from bottom. http://www.scottishmvg.org/9.html Edited January 27, 2012 by croc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I attended the 07 and 08 events at the museum and had a great time. I remember the saracen. The museum staff spent most of the day trying to get it running. I think I have some photos of them working on it and some video of it running. I've also been to a BA stores weekend and thoroughly enjoyed that one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Time for an update. Quite a few people have expressed interest in this, the concencus is that the best format would be an informal weekend gathering with camping available Friday and Saturday nights, bring your own food and drink. Entry will be free but as BA Stores supports various charities, donations would be well recieved. If the weekend is a success then it could be developed in future years, depending on the popularity this year. Although there will not be an "entry list" as such it would be useful if people could post in this thread if they are planning attending and what they might bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) I look forward to coming up to drool ;-) Edited July 24, 2012 by Toner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I spoke to Allan Brownie at BA earlier on today. Everything is looking good to go, we have the use of the usual wooded area, 4x4 track, tank/heavy off-road area, space for caravans/camping, toilets and water. I am going to go over at the weekend to make some final arrangements with Allan and strim some of the longer grass in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Times for the meet are 10am Saturday to 4pm Sunday. Camping is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin royan Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Steve we will not be able to attend,have to go to Aberdeen to repair a water leak at my daughters flat,hope you have a good weekend Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Hi Sorry I was not able to visit. How did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) For one reason or another I never got around to updating this, but as the second event will soon be upon us I had better put up some pictures from the first one. We didn't have that many people turn up but the range of exhibits was quite good, from armour to plant. in no particular order we had; Canadian M37 Dodge Hotchkiss M201 Jeep Ford Jeep Dutch M38A1 Jeep Austin Gipsy Scammell Explorer Morris MRA1 Caterpiller D2 (ex army) Tangye Generator set (ex RAF WW2) Bedford MJ Centurian ARV also a CommerQ4, ThamesE4 and Austin K9 that live onsite. A good time was had by all and we were lucky with the weather with one of the few dry weekends last year. Edited July 7, 2013 by croc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 For one reason or another I never got around to updating this, but as the second event will soon be upon us I had better put up some pictures from the first on. Oh, go on then, tells us where and when for this year .... I haven't got any trucks in this area but may be able to nip down from the day job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 First weekend in August (3rd/4th) BA Stores, Lynn of Skene, Aberdeenshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Looks good. Hopefully I'll be able to make it up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Ta, will see if I'm in Aberdeen that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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