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And early Saturday evening a few went for a swim...

The River Avon & slipway are only a mile away so next year I'll try & make it part of the show & hopefully get a few more swimmers there.

Thanks to James with Stalwart for the pictures.

Was a first time visitor on the Sunday. Enjoyed the event and the camp was very good. One thing though - were there more vehicles on the Saturday as there seemed to be less than the anticipated 300 on the Sunday with some of the listed tracked vehicles also being absent?

In the end we had appx 340 mv's register with just over 300 turning up which is our highest attendance rate. With vehicles coming & going & some only for one of the days we probably had about 250 on site at any one time.

Yes we did only have 5 tracked vehicles, as there were problems / delays with the others due to attend.

Hello Joe, welcome to the forum & for your support.

cheers P

I would like to say a big thankyou to Paul , as it was a great show , it seems each year it is getting bigger and better!

Already looking forward to next year !

Well what a fantastic weekend and thank you so much to all of those who attended & supported the show. Definitely the highest number of vehicles and public that we have ever had. Once I've done a final count I'll let you know.

If it hadn't rained on the Friday evening I'm sure we would of had even more. Whilst I was busy I actually felt quite relaxed as the whole event ran so smoothly.

Great to meet Rosie & RCubed, literally recognised her by her Rosie coloured crocs!

As usual good to see Chris, Clive and his funny little bearded friend.

Chevpol - thanks for putting on your display but if you come back next year I think I can find you another spot closer to the camp.

Nick's cinema was very popular & so many people went in & think some were just pleased to have a seat in the shade, so thanks again.

Yes that Leyland Retriever (1933) looked immaculate and I also like Dave B's Austin K2.

There was so much I liked about the show especially seeing the camp at its best with the Spitfire, the re-enactment displays & the atmosphere in the beer tent on Saturday night.

For some of the arena slots some vehicle owners were a little late at getting in on time, but it improved over the weekend and as usual Andrew Baker's Alvis display with pyro demonstrated some brilliant driving.

Briefed the cadets Saturday morning & asked them if they had seen James May's TV programme with the Airfix model & told them it was their lucky day. 5 mins later, ours rolled up & they got to work & very grateful we were for their help.

I didn't get chance to take many pictures so if you have any good ones then please let me know. Come on Snapper Smithy.

cheers Paul

Looks like our other application has also been granted with the exception of a splash late on Friday night,

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/pershore_forecast_weather.html

I will be the one wearing the HMVF fleece and t-shirt and probably pink crocs!!!!!!

Hello Rosie, look forward to meeting you, don't really want to admit in public but I love my crocs, they are so comfortable, see you soon, P

You'll never get fit now Paul riding around in that conveyance all day

Clive you are quite right, with my belly it will only last a couple of hours so might bring bike as back up, cheers P

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Can I go where I was last year please?

 

Mark

Hi Mark, I think can remember where you were, but come & find me & will a good spot for you, cheers P

Guys, I think this is going to be a great weekend as we now have over 320 mv's booked in & over 20 re-enactment groups.

Been on site today and the field & camp are just looking great, and really pleased with my new set of wheels to get me around the showground with ease. Picked up this little bargain at Stratford-upon-Avon tip!!! Yes its a little golf buggy.

See you soon,

cheers Paul

Very sad to hear, what a loss, my condolences to the family.

More good news today - took a call from our local contact at the Linc's Lancs Association who said that in addition to the Dakota coming on Saturday there is a very strong possibility that we will have the Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane on the Sunday, as they are also scheduled to flypast Wellesbourne & Cheltenham & drawing a straight line that means coming over us, so I'm very very pleased.

Some site plans for those coming, to help you decide where to park.

Hello Andy,

Yes you are registered & I'll start sending passes this coming week.

Whilst it is free for MVT members to visit during the day we do need to charge a fee for camping if not bringing a vehicle. Public camping is normally £25 for the weekend but can do for £15 as an HMVF or MVT member. pm sent.

Now up to 280 military vehicles.

And meant to mention earlier that Nick Johns will be running his cinema in one of the nissen huts.

Hello and welcome,

As you are local do please consider booking into my show at the end of the month, Wartime in the Vale 25 & 26 June, Evesham. Currently up to 280 military vehicles.

cheers

Paul

Hi, just a quick update to say that over 250 have now registered with more still booking in so still on track for 300+, hurray.

Very pleased to see quite a few members from here booking in & pleased that hummermark is due to bring his Leopard Mk 1 with Faun Transporter, Dave with his Foden Drops & a few other interesting vehicles like a White Half-track, an M20 and the list goes on...

The Dakota has been confirmed for the Saturday & might even have something for the Sunday.

And of course we have even more re-enactors supporting this event.

Plenty of militaria stalls for you guys to have a rummage, 38 at the moment with more booking in.

FREE entertainment on the Friday & Saturday night with Kitten-Von-Mew, Fiona Harrison & DJ Woody.

So do please download form if you can make it or do ask if any queries.

I'll start to send passes out next week, so please bear with me.

cheers

Paul

just checked & mine is working.

Just watched part two, its more like listening to a stand up comedian at a comedy club!

Hi Paul,

Simba really does turn heads, so thanks for booking into Wartime in the Vale again.

cheers Paul

Hello C,

Jim D has one at Evesham if thats better for you, cheers P

Perhaps he could offer the children a ride down the road then some of the parents might change their view.

What do you think to this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-12210986

Might be good PR if an instructor could help him out

Thank you Joris, if it happens again use iGunLite, cheers Paul

Hello Mark,

Green's preferred but we are not strict, so welcome to camp behind.

cheers

Paul

will be there also, I am negotiating with the domestic authority to see if we can attend both days!

 

Will we be able to pitch our civy tent behind my display, or is it in a seperate area?

 

Mark

Thanks, happy to wait, just wanted to know whether it was problem with my phone.

Anyone else experiencing problems with Tapatalk?

I currently get a Forum Error msg saying "The forum you are visiting is temporarily closed, please try later"

Perhaps I'll just use Safari.