R Cubed Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Thought you all might like to know this for more info see SOE Forum somone posted this dont know if it is going to happen but if it does should be good for getting stuck there are some BIG wet holes at Slab Common, its used be the MOD for tank recovery training.... http://www.solentoverlord.co.uk/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=458#458 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 There is nothing listed on the AWDC website for a heavy vehicle trial, its just a normal trial event on the 11th Nov @ Slab common They are however plannning an event on the 30th Dec @ nearby Broxhead common for Haflingers/Pinzgauers/101's etc http://www.awdc.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 This event always uesd to be a great laugh,.......totally relaxed, etc when held at Bovi;..............(twas many years ago, now. :whistle:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Reminds me, in 1989 I won a heavy vehicle trial at Bovi' in my 6x6 Volvo. :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 There is nothing listed on the AWDC website for a heavy vehicle trial, its just a normal trial event on the 11th Nov @ Slab common They are however plannning an event on the 30th Dec @ nearby Broxhead common for Haflingers/Pinzgauers/101's etc http://www.awdc.co.uk'>http://www.awdc.co.uk'>http://www.awdc.co.uk Nick I have copied the forum bits from the S.O.E. Forum so here is all I know. Posted: Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 19:48 Hi all, The AWDC are planning to run a Heavies Trial, on the 11th of November. at Slab Common in Bordon Hampshire. These events used to be run many years ago and the plan is to get all the old heavy kit out playing. If anyone wants to take there toy for a bit of friendly competition and a real good days fun. Check out the website http://www.awdc.co.uk for more details Bryan Friday October 5th, 2007 19:35 The event is for heavies only. so stollys, gamma goats. from memory anything over 3.5 tons. etc. If you wanted to play with your jeep. you can enter any standard RTV trial . which are held all over the UK. I compete in my Land Rover 90. along with a post war jeep. Best beat is to look at the AWDC web site and contact the organisers as thay will be able to tell you more. Bryan Hi Bryan, I have just looked at the AWDC site and it only says it is a Trial RTV ect no reference to a Heavy's event, where did you get your info from. I dont want to turn up there and get turned round, lots of fuel for nothing !!! Rich __________________________________________________________ Saturday October 6th, 2007 07:43 Hi Rich, The event has got a right up in the AWDC magazine which is sent out to members. If you want more information you can contact Hesketh Emden on 07970926337 he is the organiser for the event, I will keep a eye out on the monthly events flyer which is sent to me and keep you posted. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 I have just got off the phone to the person who is arranging this event, he is at the moment in disscussion with the MOD about the finer points, he did mention that the MOD would probably be on site with some recovery equipment as well, he said that it would be best to ring about a week before the event to confirm if it is going ahead, so I will give him a ring nearer the time and then post the outcome here......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Well it's got a mention in Total Off Road magazine as being on and run alongside the RTV, albeit on a different section of land. Has no-one got any more information on whether or not it's on? I'd consider the long journey down just to watch such a rare event. Trouble is if it's all last minute that's going to reduce the entries significantly and this type of event doesn't stand much chance of taking off again. Norman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 From the info I was given by the person who is organising it, if it is well attended and popular it sounds as though he is interested in doing more, would be good to support this first event just to encourage it to get going again. I will be speaking to the organisier about a week before it is happening just to confirm it is going ahead, dealing with the MOD is all official lots of crossing tees and doting I's ect. So get prepared just incase it is all go for that day......... So as soon as I know what is going on I will post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I remember these great fun, especially when an old Scammed Coffee pot on its side. Not that long ago, but there seemed to be a lot less rules and regs then. If you went home clean having not pulled at least one out and got stuck yourself it wasn't any fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 well, lets just say the health and saftey 'police', wern't as over protective as they are these days. Oh, and the guys who drove these vehicles were mindful of what they were doing. spectators were soon told, at times quite forcfully, to move, :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Yep used to Marshall, oh the power :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Yep used to Marshall, oh the power :shake: :-D same here,.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 HEAVY VEHICLE TRIAL IT'S ON See link to AWDC Web site...... http://awdc.co.uk/data/awdc.nsf/94ade8bdc4ff098b80256c6700678a0f/fcb88918c74b660dc125737200150cda!OpenDocument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Bit late notice for me to make arrangements to go down and watch now :-( Hope someone gets some good video footage and posts it on HMVFTV, don't forget the sounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Bit late notice for me to make arrangements to go down and watch now :-( Hope someone gets some good video footage and posts it on HMVFTV, don't forget the sounds! I'll go along with those comments, Norman. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Well I am sorry if those who are interested are not going to be able to get down there, it was first posted about a month ago, but the MOD are inclined to be a bit slow ! and also it's on the 11th Nov which is not very good for remembrance Sunday, I will be stopping for the silence to remember those who paid the ultimate price..... Hoping to do some video and take some pics of the days events. All the best to all for Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Update just spoken to Clerk of the Course, he confirms it is on and there could be a Kraz, matador and possibly a Centurion Tank he has had lots of interest and it could be a bussy day :schocked: Got a friend to try and get up there and do some video work to hopefully put up on the HMVF TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 R cubed has just left, I am taking the little ones to a remeberance service at our local church then may well pop up to meet him later. If you are going may see you later. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Didn't see you there Rose, did see your other half bulldozing with the GMC!! :rofl: great day out :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hiya Baz didnt know you were there, sorry we missed each other :-(. I got there about 1 o'clock ish. Went round with hubby on a run round, we only got a little way as a scammel bottomed out and had to be recovered by the KRAZ! some photos coming up via hubby soon I am sure, but he is currently soaking his poor aching bones in the bubble bath! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 "currently soaking his poor aching bones in the bubble bath!" you know how to put someone of their Tea!! :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 :clap: :clap: :rofl: :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Here are some of the vehicles on the Heavy Trial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 The bigger the vehicle the more massive both the tires and the spare tire carriers become !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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