plainmilitary Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Right guys and gals, I have contacted West Down and have asked weather we can camp next year and have been told yes. I have not set the date yet because one of the idea's we have had is to try and run the weekend at the same time as the Popham H4H day. Because of the Popham H4H we have also decided to go for the same charity and try and raise twice as much between us. The weekend should give everyone somthing a bit different. We do need some advice though, First of, who is the best peaple to speak to about getting a big convoy / parade together. One idea we have come up with for next years is. Because of the amount of interest from West Down this year we have thought maybe we should go to them, instead of them coming to us. Sort of a parade if you know what I mean. That way they get to see your vehicles moving as well as getting to meet you guys at the same time. The parade would incorparate all era's WW1, WW2, post and present. If there are any renactment guys out there that would like to join in please feel free to contact me anytime. Along with West Down we are going to send out invites to the local Regiments that we have befreinded over the years. If a date is sorted with Popham H4H then the Sunday will be a masive convoy down the A303 East bound to this event for the day. Everyone is welcome to join in on the parade so lets get this one started. Chris G will have to give up the skittles trophy as we have now got a secret weapon. If you fancy giving this ago then please drop your name down and we can get some idea what we are working with. Date coming soon. All the best. Tony. Plain Invasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Give up the skittles trophy? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 We have a secret weapon matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philb Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Count me in, plus Matador. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 one of the idea's we have had is to try and run the weekend at the same time as the Popham H4H day. . Hi Tony, don't forget that weekend clashed with the new IMPS show at Headcorn, same weekend next year... quite a few forum members from this end will probably go to Headcorn next year as it looks like it will become a major event, also MM that month... Early in the year you have the BB (May), Jacks Tank Bash (June) & the other major shows to work around... it's a nightmare finding a date & keeping everyone happy.. good luck:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 I know mate, I know Chris at Popham H4H was looking at September time but the weather is very hit or miss around that time. I would like to move the Plains tour away from the BB so you guys can come over a spend a bit of time running the valley with us. August for us is the best time because there are no Regiments training, but this defeats the object of the parade. So many shows and not enough weekends in the year. Hell at this rate we will be doing a santa run for H4H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 well the cookhouse will be there as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Stick me and (hopefully) the Stolly down as interested sir. August is out for us though - we've been invited back down to Oz by mates form the Regt for 2 or 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I will come too...I will bring the stolly at least....one of my zil 131's possibly, a star maybe, and just maybe something else...like a tatra 813 if i can get one sorted by then...likely i will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Me and the boys will be there, depending on date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Right after a long dicussion with the rest of the boys we have now decided to keep our dates the same as normal. Arrival Friday 30th April and depart Monday 3rd May. Three nights out under the stars on the British Armys biggest train ground. If we can get enough vehicles up for a parade at West Down then so be, but as it stands at the moment we are keeping the format the same, Driving, Daves brekkies and trying to get that trophy back of ChrisG. The Popham event would be fun but we really need to get some dates to West Down Camp. Like I said before all are invited and driving on the ranges is upto the vehicl owners. If you just want to display that is just fine with us. Once again I am going to push for tracked vehicles but this again could result in static only. So there you go, the date is Friday 30th, Saterday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd of May 2010....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm happy with those dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) Give up the skittles trophy? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I thought that if you were undefeated in the second year it was yours to keep :cool2: I have a major family do next year 9cant renember when ) but should be ok,,, also best put down (on the list ) HK Dave for at least one day. Ashley Edited September 9, 2009 by ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Just a quick up-date, the invites are starting to be sent out around the local Regiments to see if they would like to come over to West Down for the Saterday afternoon and have a look around your vehicles. 22 & 26 have said they are interested to come over and 6BN are looking into there dates for around that time. Invites are also being sent out to 2RTR, 1RTR at Warminster, LWC, IRHA and many more. All Regiments will be warned this is a charity gig for H4H so get there hands in there pockets. Next year if there are any major excersises running we are going to work with WD to ensure that both partys stay safe. So thats about it for now, looks like you will be showing your vehicles to the local Regiments hopefully. More up-date as we get them, anyone wanting to attend the event please do so. The more money we raise the better. All the best. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 looking good tony I have pencilled these dates in cant wait to be trailing down with my stolly and ural...will be a lot of fun...hope to have my low loader ready by then and so will definitely bring at least two toys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabre Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 This is realy an event I would like to attend! It's in the agenda. I hope I will be kept informed via this forum. Piet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 piet all details will be posted her and if you are coming over two weeks later is the bunker bash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Right guys and gals, got some news about the Plain Invasion weekend and I'm afraid it's not good. The proposed dates for the weekend have been rejected by DTE SPTA, for what reason is not clear but Judy at Land Marc has told me it's nothing to do with anything we have done wrong. We are putting it down to the amount of training currently going on on the ranges, as the email states" area 10, 11, 12 and 13 will not be avalible on the proposed dates. The other thing we may have to think about is moving the campsite of the ranges, if this is there problem then I think this is the only way we can go. I am looking for alternative camping area's just of the ranges but this proving harder than I thought as most of the land around this area is owned by the MoD. I have a meeting with Judy on Friday to sort out some other buisness, while I am there I will have a chat and see if she has any idea's to get over this hic-up. So thats about it, I can't think of anything else to say bar Sorry. I am trying to find away around it BUT at this moment in time this event has once again been halted. I will post any info I get ASAP. Keep the faith chaps. Tony and the SPTA team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 tony why not try the weekend before jacks do or the weekend after in june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Bugger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 2 buggers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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