Phil P Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 May I say a big big thank you to all the vehicle owners an members of the public for attending Tanks Trucks & Firepower 2011 at Dunchurch. The weather did it's best to give us a knee in the groin (I cleaned that up from what I was going to put!) but in spite of that we had an 80% turn out of vehicles which ain't bad. I know some folks went home early on Monday but there's not a lot we can do about that but we realise some folks have a long way to go and have to be up for work on the Tuesday. I don't have that annoying problem!! If everything appeared to be running smoothly then that was down to the fantastic volunteers who pitched in and filled in the gaps. The soft skin arena was quiet at times and didn't follow the programme. We found out on Saturday morning that the guy who was organising the arena and doing the commentary wasn't coming!! So the emergency plan was put in place...er....only we hadn't got an emergency plan!! A very special thank you to Mr Edwin Baker who owns the land for allowing us to have a show. Not forgetting all the guys and gals from the Alvis Fighting Vehicle Society and the Birmingham & West Midlands Area MVT (Second City Militia) who helped and 'Man of the weekend' 'Scorch' who worked none stop moving vehicles clearing the arena and on and on. Will we be back in 2012? YES. Bigger better more organised and with a few additional items. I think our first committee meeting for next years show is in three weeks. There's nothing like being prepared. If you have any comments or criticisms of the show then please post them on here or on the www.tankstrucksandfirepower.co.uk website blog. Please don't start a seperate thread as they may get missed. We will read them all and that way we will know what we're doing well at and what we are not. Once again thank you and hopefully we'll see you again next year. A special thank you to Grumpy for some how managing to keep the show on the road. Phil Palmer Organising Committee member. Tanks Trucks & Firepower Show ps. The long range weather forecast says it will be in the 80's for all three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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