TooTallMike Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Redhill Steam Fair, 11-12August 2007: Robin's Cook Farm (opposite Redhill BoB Aerodrome), Redhill, Surrey. Dedicated Military Vehicle section in and around wooded area. Free “run-what-you-brung†off road course (participation at owner’s own risk & subject to weather conditions) Dioramas, displays and re-enactments welcome. No need to pre-book but an idea of numbers would be helpful. Early arrival and late departure possible by prior agreement. All other classes of vehicles and displays welcome too. Free cuppa waiting at MV Marshall encampment for HMVF members and anyone else who is nice enough to me. For more info. see http://www.redhillsteamfair.co.uk, e-mail tootallmike at hotmail.com or call Mike on 07747 772838 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyNick Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Will be there. Lets hope its a bit drier than last year and once again on a different weekend to the airshow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 This sounded good last year, but isn't it on the same time as Lingfield (good one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Redhill has always used a different weekend to Lingfield to avoid treading on their toes. We don't do Lingfield because we're always busy preparing the Redhill site for the following weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghasp! Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'll try and get ther if the project is running by then, Epsom is just across the road (M25). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fox Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I'll try and get ther if the project is running by then, Epsom is just across the road (M25). Hello Ghasp I'm intrigued cos I live in Bookham PM me if you like :wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Just to big this one up again, I was on site at the weekend and it's all looking very promising for this year. We were discussing the site layout and I've negotiated a larger military area than last year so I need lots of you lovely people to attend :-) :-) :-). You can make it as long a weekend as you like and I'll be on site for at least 2 days either side if you wanted to leave vehicles and return later. The reviewer in the Horsham Historics magazine wrote that he thought it was the most realistic MV/re-enactment display he'd ever seen, saying that the encampment was as he remembered as a kid in the 40s. :-D (not to say that PW MVs aren't welcome too of course!) This is one of the most relaxed shows you'll ever attend. We do what we please, when we please. There is an arena timetable but it's more as a guideline for the public than anything else. For example last year we decided to have a truck horn sound-off in the middle of the arena as the vintage cars were leaving. We also had a hastily-arranged MV convoy around the site after our arena event. This year there are a number of sillinesses planned - more of that nearer the time. There will also probably be a road run out to a local hostelry on the Friday night. We're planning a working weekend on site in a few weekends' time to widen bridges, clear up wood and some scrap and to upgrade the off-road course. The course will be open to all to try over the show weekend, but at your own risk. We're designing it with tracked armour in mind so it won't be for the faint-hearted! We also now have an American Civil War re-enactment living history camp coming so we're looking forward to loud battles and cavalry charges :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Hi Mike Checked my rota and I WILL be there with the Ward - :-D Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hi Mike Checked my rota and I WILL be there with the Ward - :-D Markheliops How about car conkers then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 Just bumping this one up again folks. The MV area has just got a bit bigger and Grasshopper has promised to single-handedly get both CVRTs finished in time to play on the off-road course. I've also been told I'm doing a tree-winching demo which sounds sufficiently dangerous to be good fun :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Just bumping this one up again folks. The MV area has just got a bit bigger and Grasshopper has promised to single-handedly get both CVRTs finished in time to play on the off-road course. I've also been told I'm doing a tree-winching demo which sounds sufficiently dangerous to be good fun :evil: If you' re tree winching Mike - I'll be watching from a distance - like Gatwick. :-D See ya there ya nut. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Another gentle reminder. Redhill is 3 weeks after W&P so you'll have had time to recover and you'll be in just the mood for a chill-out show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Plan to be there with Dodge & Jeep but same w/e as MVT Upminster show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Any directions to this one Mike, might try to make this one as I am not working that weekend. Markheliops, if I can do this fancy a "convoy" down there :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Any directions to this one Mike, might try to make this one as I am not working that weekend. Markheliops, if I can do this fancy a "convoy" down there :whistle: Could do Mark - Bear in mind i am taking the 432 as the Ward isn't up to a road journey as still have dodgy torque rods. I'm happy for a convoy as long as you don't mind being restricted to 30mph. Obviously I am taking the B roads. Up to you mate - if you fancy taking the motorway of speeding down there on your jack - no offence taken. Can you let me know whatever as if I am making the journey on my own I will leave Friday afternoon as I have the day off. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Any directions to this one Mike, might try to make this one as I am not working that weekend. This should help you out. http://www.redhillsteamfair.co.uk/gettinghere.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Excellent news chaps! We'll be having the traditional BIG fire on Saturday night so bring flammable items and beer! We're setting out the site this weekend. Fingers and everything else crossed for good weather... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Directional note anyone coming to the show: the turning from Mason's Bridge Road into Kings Mill Lane is EVIL :evil: if you're coming from the East Surrey Hospital end. Even in a Jimmy you need to be on the other side of the road. It's a lot tighter than it looks on the map. I got the Ward and trailer round in one and Grasshopper did it in the long bed M55 but you need to be prepared for it and swing right out! nb. just obtained 1/4 tonne of extra firewood :naughty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Road run out from the site on Friday night, leaving around 1900. There'll be a stop where 'refreshments' will be available. (Please drink responsibly... :beer:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Can I come in the 432 as well? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Can I come in the 432 as well? :-D What if I say 'no'? :pfrt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 I'll be camping down at the show site from tomorrow so I'll look forward to seeing anyone who's coming along. If anyone gets lost or has any other problems on the way, you can give me a bell on 07747 772838. :tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 What if I say 'no'? :pfrt: In that case, I'll roll straight over your knees. :pfrt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Hi all. Leaving for Redhill today at 1000ish with the 432. First road run for the armour and lets hope it goes more smoothly than the trip to Bolero. Hope to see some of you there. Come and say hi to Mikes knees, Vince's head, Marks new Jimmy and my new toy. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Sorry cannot make it lads, work has called, the sun is shining so must make COKE :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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