skyhawk42 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Wicksteed at War show is back for 2014. We look forward to seeing all types of vehicle at the show, including WW1 and amphibious vehicles (wheeled only) which we are hoping to swim in the parks lake. The show is perfectly suited for all the family including childrens play areas and lots of space for parking up. If you are interested in volunteering as a marshall, or swimming a vehicle then please let me know. Applications forms may be found on the website - www.wicksteedatwar.co.uk Contact me tim@wicksteedatwar.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Tim, is it designated as the MVT National Show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhawk42 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Clive, The title of National Show has not been allocated this year. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Ok thanks Tim, just wondering when or what the MVT National Show was going to be or if indeed there was going to be one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Clive, The title of National Show has not been allocated this year. Tim Sorry just re-read that Tim. At the first reading I took it to mean that Wicksted had not been allocated the National Show title. But re-reading it perhaps you meant that no show will have that title? On the MVT site the section for National Show just says "To be populated" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhawk42 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Clive, My understanding is that the National Show title has been dropped for any show this year. Tim Wicksteed at War Show director Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Ah ok thanks Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossy1 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Clive, My understanding is that the National Show title has been dropped for any show this year. Tim Wicksteed at War Show director Is there any good reason why such a large national club like the MVT are not holding a annual show? I have attended the last two national show which were excellent and really showcased are hobby. Regards Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 tim, whats this about wheeled amphib vehicles only!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Shame about the dates, makes it tight for any people/vehicles returning from Normandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas pete Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Hi Tim, Can wheeled armour amphib vehicles qualify for swimming (such as BRDM-2s)? I read online that the lake will be dredged - will this be the case in time for the show? And what is the depth of the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Is there any good reason why such a large national club like the MVT are not holding a annual show? I have attended the last two national show which were excellent and really showcased are hobby. Regards Tony I am not so sure that it really needs to have one. Are there any benefits to it? With the way fuel and transport now cost's a bomb, I am sure it could put a lot of pressure on members who feel that should attend. And I can imagine there are a lot of politics involved in such shows that may be that energy is better focused elsewhere? In my opinion, every show should be a show case for history and the hobby :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I am not so sure that it really needs to have one. Agreed. I'll go to a show if it suits me whether or not it has the "National" status, the status makes no difference to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhawk42 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Texas Pete. The park have dredged the lake over the winter and done some massive rebuilding of the shore. They have asked for no tracked vehicles. However we are currently planning to swim wheeled vehicles. Anyone thinking of swimming a wheeled vehicle should contact me directly on the email from the show website. Gas 44 we have actually moved the show date as if we stuck with our normal date it would have landed on the Normandy dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Gas 44 we have actually moved the show date as if we stuck with our normal date it would have landed on the Normandy dates. Which now means you will be competing with the Duxford military show which is on the Sunday15th and only 55 miles away a very well established and supported event both by MV's and spectators, probably both shows may suffer lower WW2 entries as anyone going to Normandy for 7-10 days probably won't want to go out again immediately the next w/e they are back home Edited January 18, 2014 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Which now means you will be competing with the Duxford military show which is on the Sunday15th and only 55 miles away a very well established and supported event both by MV's and spectators, probably both shows may suffer lower WW2 entries as anyone going to Normandy for 7-10 days probably won't want to go out again immediately the next w/e they are back home That was my point exactly. Not that it will make too much difference to the show as such, but i know of at least 8 people will not be attending due to Normandy. I must say I am suprised the amount of shows that are on at that time, considering the importance this year of Normandy (of course that does not float every one's boat and its good to have a wide range of interest) I have also spoken to a number of people that say they would rather "Do Duxford" because of the interest to them, its a tough one. I'm sure it will all work out though.........well maybe.:laugh: Edited January 18, 2014 by gas 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Which now means you will be competing with the Duxford military show which is on the Sunday15th and only 55 miles away a very well established and supported event both by MV's and spectators, probably both shows may suffer lower WW2 entries as anyone going to Normandy for 7-10 days probably won't want to go out again immediately the next w/e they are back home That was my point exactly. Not that it will make too much difference to the show as such, but i know of at least 8 people will not be attending due to Normandy. I must say I am suprised the amount of shows that are on at that time, considering the importance this year of Normandy (of course that does not float every one's boat and its good to have a wide range of interest) I have also spoken to a number of people that say they would rather "Do Duxford" because of the interest to them, its a tough one. I'm sure it will all work out though.........well maybe.[/Quote] With returning vehicles from Normandy likely to be travelling home, I'm very hopeful that we'll see a good range of vehicles at Duxford. With a lot of vehicles in-transit, Wicksteed will probably benefit from the same. I'm sure that there will be more than enough vehicles to make both shows as good as ever. It's a shame the shows clash though. It looks like both are non-profit groups, and with current austere times we need all of the help we can get. I know we're very grateful to our supporters at Duxford as public help is the only way to keep the museum and volunteer's charity running. I was looking forward to supporting and visiting both shows. Let's just make the best show(s) we can and hope they don't clash next year. I'm sure they'll both be more than worthwhile, if not better than ever. Edited January 19, 2014 by Lauren Child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhawk42 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Getting dates right can be difficult, Wicksteed was always going to clash with something. The show is multi period and we welcome all post war enthusiasts to Wicksteed park with their vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Texas Pete. The park have dredged the lake over the winter and done some massive rebuilding of the shore. They have asked for no tracked vehicles. However we are currently planning to swim wheeled vehicles. Anyone thinking of swimming a wheeled vehicle should contact me directly on the email from the show website. Gas 44 we have actually moved the show date as if we stuck with our normal date it would have landed on the Normandy dates. Does this mean a BV206 can't swim or attend? I know tracked vehicles can make a mess but a BV206 makes less mess than most wheeled vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhawk42 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Mark, I will need to discuss swimming the hagglunds with the park. My immediate reaction is that since the tracks are rubber and the weight is under 5 tons it is a possibility. They will make the final decision. There is a meeting On Thursday I will ask then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 dont forget Tim, my ot-90 will be on the back of my daf, so no problem damaging the grass etc :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'll be taking the Snatch to this on the Saturday and then Duxford on the Sunday. Shame otherwise I would have made a weekend of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhawk42 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Mark I have met with the park and there will be no swimming this year. The park are concerned about the possible pollution issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Texas Pete. The park have dredged the lake over the winter and done some massive rebuilding of the shore. They have asked for no tracked vehicles. However we are currently planning to swim wheeled vehicles. Anyone thinking of swimming a wheeled vehicle should contact me directly on the email from the show website. Gas 44 we have actually moved the show date as if we stuck with our normal date it would have landed on the Normandy dates. Is that no tracked vehicles attending Tim?? Or just no tracked vehicles in the lake??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Mark I have met with the park and there will be no swimming this year. The park are concerned about the possible pollution issues. Oh dear. Thanks for asking. Regards Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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