Events Calendar 2010
January 31st Militaria 2010, Stoneleigh Park near Coventry, Warwickshire. Europes Premier Indoor Military Collectors Exhibition. Over 350 stands, Fighting vehicles & Military Modelling displays, Spectacular WW2 dioramas by Living History groups. Doors open 0900 hours. Entry, Adult £10. Tel 01283 82 00 50. or see www.militariashows.com
March 28th, S.M.V.G Military Swap Meet, Institute Hall, Bridge of Earn. (2 mins off Jct 9, M90) Come along and buy and sell your items of militaria, military vehicle parts and collectables. Traders/ individuals welcome. Single item to sell? no problem, see the QM on the day. Not enough items to fill a table? share with someone else. Military vehicles and exhibits on display. Refreshments available on site. Admission 10am-4pm, adults £1, accompanied under 16's free.
For table reservations, e-mail secretary@scottishmvg.org
April 2nd/3rd, The 2010 Commando March. Over 90 marchers expected to attend this years march from Spean Bridge to Achnacarry house. As usual, SMVG military vehicles are required to help with transporation. Contact John Webster on 01655 760215 or Pete Scally on 01655 760380 if you can help out.
April 16th (Fri) Army Cadet Force 150th Anniversary Tattoo at Barry Buddon Camp. SMVG military vehicles of WW2 era are invited to attend this event to take part in a parade to represent the wartime period in AFC history. Vehicles of other eras would also be appreciated to form up in a static display.The Tattoo will be combined with an Open Afternoon which starts at 1500hrs and the Tattoo itself will begin at 16.30hrs. There will be overnight parking at the base on Thursday and Friday night if required and a meal in the mess on Friday Night.
Contact Central ALO Alan Barnes for more details on this event. Tel 01577 863138 or eml alfibarnes@btinternet.com
April 23rd (Friday) The Kennedy Cupcakes 1st Birthday Bash. 1940's charity ball in aid of Help For Heroes, at the Alona Hotel, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, ML1 3RT. 7.30 until midnight. Tickets £10. Dress code: Be sure to wear your 40's finest!. Contact thekennedycupcakes@yahoo.co.uk for tickets. Some military vehicles required for support, eml Al Smith secretary@scotthismvg.org for further info.
April 24th, Honey Farm event now CANCELLED until September. Revised date to be advised.
April 25th, FBHVC “Drive It Day”. The Drive It Day initiative orchestrated by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs provides an opportunity for many member clubs to hold events in support of FBHVC’s work, and this event is becoming a major national occasion. You don’t have to do anything special to take part - just use your historic vehicle that day. Contact your local ALO, they may or may not have something organised in your area, if not just simply go out and “Drive It”Northern Area~ Meet at Bellfield Car Park, Dee St. Banchory circa 10.00hrs. dept. 10.15hrs route is as follows Banchory to Ballater via Strachan, Finzean over Corse Darder hill to Ballogie proceeding up south Deeside road to Ballater, we will not go into Ballater yet but will proceed to go up Glen Muick to Loch Muick at bottom of Lochnager. Return trip down to Ballater park up for a while ( ice cream etc.etc. ) then down north deeside ropad calling in past gliding strip at Aboyne ( to watch gliders if a fine day ) then back to Banchory via Aboyne and Kincardine O' Neil ( aka KINKER ). Mileage approx. 62 miles. Contact Mike Ogston on 01330 823538 for mair details.
South West Area ~ In an attempt to encourage those in the Northern reaches of the Area, the RV for this years run will be the Erskine Hospital garden centre car park. The coffee shop will be open (all proceeds go to the Hospital), Leaving Erskine at approx 10.30. Scenic run of approx 60 miles via some places of interest with a stop for lunch. Contact John Webster on 01655 760215 for further info.
Central Area ~ Outline plan is to R.V. at 10.00 hrs at Balbeggie Filling Station cafe for coffee / breakfast (park up in rear car park). Following a period of vehicle comparison, admiration and general blether we will embark on a mystery scenic convoy tour of approximately 30 miles concluding in the Perth area. Contact Roddy Brown on 01738 442961 to confirm your attendance or for further details.
South East Area~ Planning to meet in Lauder. To notify your interest and for further details contact Alistair Smith on 01578 722473.
Failing that and if you live on top of a remote mountain then just go for a run around the mountain but lets fire up those MVs and get out and about on the day. Oh yes, and whatever you do, be sure to take some photos and pass them to the Publicity Officer.
May 1st to 3rd, Military Vehicle Weekend at the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre. Military vehicle and living history displays. Many new exhibits to see and much to do. Overnight camping available for exhibitors. Arrival from Friday night. Phone Graham for further details on 01569 764209
May 3rd (Monday) WW2 Day,Verdant Works, Dundee, We supported this enjoyable event when it was last held in 2008. Members attended with their vehicles and period wartime dress. Some expenses available. Limited to 4 vehicles due to space constraints. Contact Alan Barnes on 01577 863138
May 9th, Steam in the Park, Balado. Scottish Traction Engine Society. Growing military/living history section. Contact Alan Barnes on 01577 863138 for more info.
May 15th/16th, BA Stores Working Weekend. Once again we are invited back to this excellent event with our MV's. Usual concealed position dug in amongst the tree line. Download your entry form from their websitewww.bavintageweekend.co.uk.
Contact our own man in the North Mike Ogston for more info on 01330 823538.
May 22, Inverness Classic Vehicle Show, Inverness City Centre. Great
vehicles displayed in the city streets with a parade through Inverness, Fun
childrens entertainment, A
Taste Trail around Inverness. All
of which is free! E-mail Melanie Newdick at Invernessvehicleshow@me.com
May 22/23, Blyth Battery Show. An invite has been extended to us to attend with our military vehicles at the recently refurbished coastal battery at Blyth, Northumberland. 29th Field Kitchen will be on parade to feed us all. Excellent camping area plus full security on site. Contact Debby Kelly on 01670 367738 or Malcolm Bogeart on 01289 388431 for further info.
June 2nd (Evening) Support Reqd for H4H Event ! Tullibole Castle. Stopover for Lands End to John o' Groats cycle run in aid of Help for Heroes. Evening fundraising BBQ. MV's required for display. For full information see article on the News Page.
Contact Alan Barnes for further info.
June,5th/6th, The Heart of Scotland Airshow 2010 will be staged over 2 days at Perth Airport. The aim of this event is to celebrate some of the many aviation anniversaries happening in 2010.
1. The 100th Anniversary of the FIRST Scottish International Flight
Meeting staged at Lanark in 1910!
2. The 800th Anniversary of the Royal Burgh of Perth!
3. 70th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain!
4. 75th Anniversary of AST Aviation Training!
5. 50 years of AST Operations at Perth Airport!
The event also aims to raise money for some worthy local and National
Charities and have a GREAT weekend of aviation from the past, the present and hopefully International too! More details and updates to their website will be from early January 2010.
http://www.perthairshow.co.uk
Contact Roddy Brown if you are interested in attending. Tel 01738 442961 or eml chairman@scottishmvg.org
June 5/6th. Shetland Classic Motor Show, Clickmin leisure Centre, Lerwick. Contact Graham Johnston on 07876 164777 for details.
June 5/6th. Borders Vintage Automobile Club, Thirlstane Castle, Lauder. Growing military section in evidence at this event. Lets keep up the momentum here. Living history displays would be especially welcome. Contact Neil Morrison on 01896 849198 for entries or South East ALO Alistair Smith on 01578 722473 for more info.
June 11th-13th, St Valery en Caux, France. Commemorative events to mark the 70th anniversary of the capture of the 51st Highland Division by axis forces in 1940. Limited spaces available for members to attend this very special event in period HD marked vehicles only. Contact Al Smith for further info. secretary@scottishmvg.org
June 12th, Balmullo Gala. SMVG members are invited to attend with their MV's for a small display. Food supplied and donation to the club offered. Contact J Rattary on 07738 140340 for further info.
June 13th, Tayside Classic Motor Show, The Airfield, Errol, Perthshire. Contact Jim & Mary McLeod on 01307 465838 or eml jimary.macleod9x@tinyworld.co.uk
June 15th (Tuesday). Riding of the Marches, Linlithgow. WW2 era military vehicles req'd for parade marking the 65th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Period dress especially welcome. Contact Joe Smith on 07713 624888 or eml josephwsmith@hotmail.com for further info.
June 19th~20th, Great North Fly In, Eshott Airfield Northumberland. 2 mins from A1.All facilities on site. All vehicles and re-enactors welcome. Contact Malcolm Bogaert for further info on 01289 388431. Register online now if you are attending, see www.greatnorthflyin.co.uk
June 19th, Stirling Show. Area dedicated to SMVG vintage military vehicles. Overnight camping to be confirmed. Possibility to link in with HMS Caledonia event listed below on the Sunday. Contact Gary Wallace for further info on 0141 5762131
June 20th, HMS Caledonia Fair, Rosyth Raising the public profile of the Royal Navy and raising money for nominated charities with performances by military bands and displays from Navy, Army and Airforce and reserve units. Also stalls, raffles, tombolas and a lot more family entertainment makes this a fun day out for all the family. The SMVG have been invited to put on a display at this highly enjoyable event. Contact Lorne Campbell for further details on 01383 425254.
June 20th, Two Capitals Cycle Run. Dunfermline to Edinburgh charity cycle run in aid of H4H. Military vehicle(s) required for static display at start and finish points. Start venue at Dunfermline Glen at 12.30 pm finishing at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh. Organised by Prentice Events, see www.prenticeevents.com. Contact Al Smith for further details at secretary@scottishmvg.org.
June 26th (Saturday) Armed Forces Day, Aberdeen. Usual RVP at Westhill, thereafter to form up in Albyn Place for 11am parade along Union St. Contact Mike Ogston on 01330 823538.
July 2nd (Friday) Armed Forces Day, Perth.
Perth Armed Forces Day will be a day of commemoration and celebration showcasing the Army, the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and the Royal British Legion, Massed Pipes and Drums, uniformed youth organisations and veterans associations in a parade which will begin at the North Inch, circuit round Perth returning to the North Inch via a saluting dias in Tay Street. The club is hoping to put on a high visibility vehicle display during the afternoon and there will also be a "Beating the Retreat" at Perth Concert Hall that evening.
Timings to be confirmed but will be around mid morning assembly for the parade with possible display from 1 ‘ish til late afternoon.
If available drop a line to Roddy Brown, eml - chairman@scottishmvg.org to book a place or give him a call on 01738 442961.
July 3rd, BLESMA Open Day, Ancater House, Crieff. Small number of military vehicles required to form static display of vehicles/weaponry amongst the other attractions on offer. Food voucher will be made available to participants. Contact Alan Barnes for further info on 01577 863138
July 10/11th, 36th Glamis Extravaganza, Glamis Castle, Tayside. Military category. Contact Lesley Munro for entries on 01307 840311.
July 10th & 11th. Through The Ages, Central Scotland Living History Show. at the Scottish Adventure Centre, Harthill, Glasgow, ML7 5TG. Just off Jct 5, M8. 10am~5pm both days.(advanced ticket bookings may arrive from 9am, Last entry is 3.30pm)
The Scottish Adventure Centre in conjunction with the Living History Society of Scotland is proud to announce a new event situated at Harthill.
The two day show will encompass living history displays and craft demonstrations covering a wide variety of historical periods including : Romans, Vikings, Jacobite wars, Napoleonic wars, World War I and World War II.
These will include actual battle re-enactments throughout both days
Come and experience what is was like in our new authentically built World War I trench or see the defensive lines the Allies had to break through to liberate Europe from the beach on D-Day to the Siegfried line on the borders of Germany.
There will be Classic cars and Military Vehicles in the show.
(Classic car or military vehicle owners are required to pre book before 30th May by email to info@scottishadventurecentre.com) (Food and refreshments will be provided for entrants during the event)
There will be a variety of trade stalls, selling historical and history themed wares, hand crafted products and replica Militaria so there's something for everyone.
There is also airsoft and paintball ranges along with military vehicle rides.
There is free car parking available and plenty of catering where all kids eat free! and a fairground on site
Admission is £5 per adult £1 per child under 16 or a family ticket (2 adults 2 children) £10.
Admission to the fairground is £5 per person for a day bracelet.
Advance ticket sales are available by sending an email to info@scottishadventurecentre.com
July 18th (Sunday) Dumfries Aviation Museum Open Day. All welcome. Camping available on the Saturday night if required. Contact John Webster for further info on 01655 760215
July 21st - 25th, The War and Peace Show
July 25th (Sunday) Anstruther Lifeboat Gala Motor Show, in aid of the RNLI. All classes welcome. Contact Michael Bruce at mike.bruce@virgin.net or telephone 01333 730023 or 07733324051 mobile
July 31st , Fife Veterans Assosciation, RBLS Hall, Dunfermline. They are looking for some military vehicle support for their "Curry Lunch" in aid of charity. If you think you can help out, contact D. Cruikshanks on 07710185011 or eml dcruickshanks@mac.com July 31st ~ 1st August. Banff Feastival of History. We have been extended an invite to take part in this multi period event set in Banff Castle grounds. Camping will be available as well as some refreshments. Contribution towards fuel likely. Contact David Gordon on 01466 771442 for details. Or Al Smith at secretary@scottishmvg.orgJuly 31st/1st August Ulster Military Vehicle Club Summer Show. On the north coast just off the Portrush to Portstewart road, Contact Kevin Hegarty on events@umvc.org.uk
August 1st, Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club. BBQ , Road Run, vehicle display and picnic. Excellent easy cross country road run for 4x4 type vintage vehicles through picturesque Glenisla. Oddly enough we have a good turn out of military for this small but highly enjoyable event. Contact George Smith on 01575 572764 or eml sgrg5@aol.com
August 28/29th, Mearns Vintage Vehicle Club. Vintage rally. Arnhall Farm, Edzell. Contact Eric Robertson on 01356 625407 for entries
September 4/5th, Honey farm Annual Show,
Chain Bridge Honey Farm, Horncliffe, Berwick on Tweed. Free camping on
site, all the usual facilities, all welcome. Contact Malcolm Bogaert on
01289 388431 for more details.
September 5th, Motor Mania, Grantown-on-Spey. Annual Rally. The Square, Grantown. Contact Allan Calder on 01479 873597 for entries.
September 11th. The Leuchars Airshow. Once again the SMVG have been extened an invite to attend this premium event. Arrangements in keeping with last year. Contact Alan Barnes for entries on 01577 863138
September 11/12th, SMVG National Show at Farming Yesteryear, Scone Palace, Perthshire. Hosting Champion of Champions. For Military entries please await your entry form which will be sent out in July. Contact Roddy Brown on 01738 442961 or Peter Gorrie on 01738 636236 for further info.
September 25th, Quarter Ton Fun Run (Central Area) All Welcome. Please contact Dave Neill to register interest and for further info on 01828 633250. Or simply contact him by e-mail.
December 5th. Northern Military Expo, Newark County Show Ground, just off the A1M (NG24 2NY) A brand new indoor event with traders selling everything from Military & 4x4 vehicles, books, manuals, vehicle parts, uniforms, ladies 40's fasion, radios, medals, models, accessories and much more! all under one heated roof. For more information and trade entry forms etc, please contact Jeep Promotions Ltd, 5 Chestnut Ave, Wheatley Hills, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5SW. Tel 01302 73900. Fax 01302 739001 or visit www.northernmilitaryexpo.co.uk
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Always double check the dates of these events
before setting off on a long journey!