berna2vm Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Does anybody know why Saddleworth is cancelled. I have just looked at the website and it simply says 'cancelled'. Does anybody know why? This is one of the best events in the north of England and it seems a shame:-(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Don't know why but yes would agree it is a shame - went for the first time last year and it was good fun (although my Lightweight not strictly wartime I suppose !). Also agree we need more shows in the North. Went to Wheels & Wings yesterday which was also very good. Not got time or commitment to organise myself though - max respect to those who do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 i agree that more shows in the north is what's required, i wonder if the local mvt might get something going, i'm going to join the mvt so i will suggest it although i feel the paperwork and commitment required to organise something like that would be enormous so not something i'd like to tackle if i'm being honest but many hands make light work, you'd think the iwm north would do something along those lines but i've not heard of anything. eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I heard stories at the weekend that Saddleworth was cancelled and also still going ahead! Some confusion seems to exist with 'Is it, Isn't it' and also who is running it, and is the MVT still involved, or is it being privately run. But if you want events in the North, please support our event at Croft Circuit near Darlington in August - http://www.croftmilitary.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I heard stories at the weekend that Saddleworth was cancelled and also still going ahead! Some confusion seems to exist with 'Is it, Isn't it' and also who is running it, and is the MVT still involved, or is it being privately run. Just seen this; www.saddleworthnews.com/?p=1730 Click on the link in the news item, for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hmmm From the story it doesn't sound like good news for heavy vehicles. Would be a real shame - the sound of the heavy convoy reverberating around the valley from miles away was one of the highlights for me last year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 great i'm going, might even have the carrier on the go by then. cheers eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Sounds like I may be going after all ....:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 Definately on, guys!!! I will scan and post the flyer I was handed at Haworth this morning!!!:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hope to be there with CVRT if not toooo heavy (and it is in one piece!) If not will take Lightweight.. Cheers Timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Don't forget Operation Home Guard in Ingleton is still on in the north west 3rd & 4th July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Saddleworth... Does anyone know the SP??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Anyone going???:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 i'll be going, if we're not away on holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 Well it is next weekend. Is anyone else going??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well it is next weekend. Is anyone else going??? Fraid not - was going to but will be going camping in Northern France instead, mostly pas de calais area, though maybe a bit further so hoping to visit some of the sites - Battery Todt, la Coupole etc.. Look forward to reading the report if you go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 i'll be going on sunday eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Fraid not - was going to but will be going camping in Northern France instead, mostly pas de calais area, though maybe a bit further so hoping to visit some of the sites - Battery Todt, la Coupole etc.. Look forward to reading the report if you go.. Fantastic... I am planning an expedition to the same places early next year....:-) I will endeavour to take lots of pictures .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 i'll be going on sunday eddy Me too ....:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 It was a good day out with lots of interesting people and vehicles. The Dakota flypast was impressive too.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 looks like it was a good day, thanks for sharing the piccys Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 With my greatest pleasure,Mark. It was a great day and well organised. I think there was a lot of skullduggery,misinformation and people who did'nt want it to go ahead and as a result not quite as well attended as last year but a fantastic event nonetheless :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 It was a great event, enhanced today by unusual Oldham weather. Sun being out meant it wasn't too muddy on the fields either. A few more traders stalls than last year too. There looked to be more vehicles in the convoy through Uppermill than there were on display on the Churchill playing fields. Best of all it was free to enter as a spectator. Hope it's on again next year when I've half a chance of getting a vehicle along as it's the nearest event to me all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 hi fella's it was a good show, i met a couple of people and had a chat about mv's and even the weather gods were onside today which made for a good day out, next year i'll be there in the carrier for sure so i should have a bit of fun berna2 vm i saw your wagon and had a good look round it, quite an impressive beast and looks like it was built to last but didn't see you there and when i came back later i saw your tailgate disappearing through the exit gate, i'll have to catch up with you next year. all the best eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 That is a bugger,I would have loved to have met you in the flesh so to speak. Unfortunatley we had somewhere to go hence the early exit!!! Hopefully see you soon as there must be some more shows before the next Saddleworth :-).Next year Bernadette will look a lot smarter as my renovation program should be complete by then!!! All the best, Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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