Events Calendar 2008
30th March, Great Malvern Military Convention,Three Counties Showground, Malvern. www.militaryconvention.co.uk Tel 01743 762266
20th April, Berwick And Borders MVC would like to extend an invitation to SMVG members to attend their Crank Up at Willy Robinsons Honey Farm, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed. Contact Malcolm on 01289 388431 for further info
5th April, Third Commando March from Achnacarry to Spean Bridge. The organisers are looking for SMVG members with period vehicles to transport marchers up to Acnacarry House and to act as safety vehicles during the march. The event this year is open to any re-enactors who portray WWII Comandos or US Rangers. Contact Peter Scally on 01655 760380 for further info.
20th April, 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 sure to become 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”
26th/27th April, Scottish National Scale Model Show, at the Dewars Centre, Glover St, Perth.
3rd & 4th May, Military Vehicle Weekend at the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre. See News Page, Contact Mike Ogston for further details 01330 823538.
3rd & 4th May, WWII Weekend at The National Museum of Flight, East Fortune.
Please contact Davy Dick for further info. Tel 01875 615757.
5th May "Jute and Jitterbugging - Dundee at War", Verdant Works, Dundee,11am-4pm. Special event about the role played by Dundee and its citizens during the Second World War. The organisers are looking for a small number of Home Front related re-enactors to take part, i.e Home Guard, ARP etc. A couple of SMVG vehicles will be situated at the museum entrance. Contact Al Smith on 01307 467215 for further info.
10th & 11th May, Steam in The Park, Balado (Steam Traction Engine Society) We have been invited back for 2008, turned out to be a good event for us last year, lets make the next one even bigger and better! Contact Alan Barnes 01577 863138.
17th & 18th May , Vintage Working Weekend at the B.A Country Store, Lyne of Skene, Dunecht. Proprietor Alan Brownie has once again invited us to attend this event where we have our own area set aside amongst the trees. Main charity to benifit this year is Marie Curie Cancer Care. Entry forms to be in by Friday the 25th April. Contact Mike Ogston for further details on 01330 823538 or Alan Brownie on 01330 860840
31st May/1st
June, Historic Motoring Extravaganza, Thirlstane Castle, Lauder. Contact Neil Morrison on 01578 750249 for
entries.
8th June, The 51st Highland Division Veterans Associations' final march through Perth City centre. We have been invited to attend this important event with our military vehicles. Contact Al Smith ASAP if you would like to attend. Tel 01307 467215.
8th
June, Tayside Classic Motor Show. Tayside Classic Car Club extends us an invitation to attend
with our military vehicles. Held at the Airfield at Errol, Perthshire on the
same Sunday as the huge boot sale, a high turn out of public is expected for
this show. Contact Al Smith for entry forms on 01307 467215. 1st June, Fraserburgh
Vintage Car Rally,
(Hosting SVVF Champion of Champions) Contact James.J.Gray on 01346 541758.
14th, 15th June, Strathspey Railway, Forties Weekend, (See News Page)
20th~22nd June, Scone Airfield Open Day. The Scottish Aero Club have invited us to attend this event with our military vehicles. A camping area will be provided from the Friday night with the main public event being on the Saturday. A BBQ and beer tent is planned. Call Al Smith on 01307 467215 if you are interested in attending.
27th to 29th June, MVT “Victory Show”, Kemble. Tel John Keedwell on 01453 890920
28th June, National Veterans Day. To be held in Aberdeen this year. The parade will form up on Albyn Place which will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 10am before setting off down Union Street at 11.00am. During the parade an RAF MR2 will fly over whilst Officer Cadets will abseil off the Town House as the parade progresses. Dispersal in King Street and thereafter to Gordon Barracks, Bridge of Don. Over 800 are expected to participate in the match. Our MV's may be required to transport some of the more infirm Veterans along the march route. Contact Mike Ogston on 01330 623538 for further details.
5th, 6th July, Operation “Home Guard”, Ingleton, North Yorkshire, 40’s weekend. Free camping on the Friday and Saturday night. Garry Morton has more info on this event , tel 01577 863837
6th July, Craigtoun Vintage Rally at Craigtoun Country Park near St Andrews. There is a military category with the Bill Ireland Trophy to be won at this event. Contact Eileen Reid, Community Services, St Catherine Street, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4TA Tel 01334 412219
12th July, Stirling Military Tattoo. Kings Park Stirling (Incorporating the Pipers Trail). Historic military vehicles required for this event. Camping area available from Friday for exhibitors with arrival no later than 10am on Saturday Contact Davy Dick for detils of the full programme of events. Tel 01875 615757.
12th and 13th July. 34th Scottish Transport Extravaganza, Glamis Castle Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club, contact Lesley Munro for entry forms on 01307 462496 or 07980 855184.
16th to 20th July, The K.M War and Peace Show. The worlds largest military vehicle show at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent. Tel 01304 872068 or log on to www.thewarandpeaceshow.com
20th July, Dumfries Aviation Museum Special Events Day. Contact John Webster for more Info. Tel 01655 760215
26th July, Edinburgh T.A. 100 The finale for the "Pipers Trail". Parade, possibly to include vehicles, from Hollyrood up the Royal Mile. Static display in Hollyrood park from ourselves and various TA units, pipe bands etc. Some expenses and refreshments likely. More details, times etc as they become available. Contact John Webster on 01655 760215 asap if you wish to attend
26th July, East Fortune Airshow. (National Museum of Flight) Overnight camping now available. De-acts permitted subject to conditions. Contact Davy Dick on 01875 615757 for further info or contact Steve Wilson at the National Museum of Flight on 01620 897252 for entry forms.
10th August, The Biggar Rally. Contact Helen Carrick on 01899 220968
23rd/24th August, MVT Military Vehicle Weekend at the Grampian Transport Museum, Alford, Celebrating 40 years of the Military Vehicle Trust. Static Military vehicle and Living History displays. Arrival for exhibitors /camping from Friday evening, BBQ on the Saturday night. Free entry to the public on Sunday. See also news page. Tel 01307 467215 for further Info.
23rd and 24th August, The Culzean Autoclassica. Contact John Webster for more info 01655 760215 (See News Article)
30th /31st August, Fife Assosciation of Vintage Vehicle Owners 20th Annual Rally, Brucefield by Ladybank. Contact Irene Brogan for entries on 01592 611928.
30th/31st August, "Battle of the Borders" at The Honey Farm, Horncliffe, Berwick on Tweed. The Berwick and Borders MV Club extend a very warm welcome to all SMVG members to attend held by kind permission of the Robson Family. All facilities on site, Axis vehicles and re-enactors welcome. MVT code of conduct applies. Contact Malcolm or Nicola Bogaert on 01289 338431.
6th/7th September, The Mearns Vintage Vehicle Club annual rally at Arnhall Farm, Edzell. Contact Eric Robertson for entries on 01356 625407
13th and 14th September. SMVG "30" National Show at Farming Yesteryear, Scone Palace. See News Page. Extra special event this year as we celebrate 30 years of the Scottish Military Vehicle Group. Road run on the Saturday followed by a BBQ in the marquee in the evening. Entry forms to be sent out to club members in the next edition of Despatch. Specially commisioned souvenir plaque presented to all miliary vehicle entrants. Charity walker Bobby Campbell OBE will be present on Sunday to help raise cash for SSAFA forces help. Raffle on the Saturday night in aid of SSAFA Forces Help, please bring a donation for the prize list. Contact Peter Gorrie for further Details on 01738 636236
13th September. The Leuchars Airshow. Once again SMVG members have been extended an invite to attend this event with our military vehicles and displays. 2008 marks the 90th anniversary of the RAF so this years show will be extra special.
21st September, Selkirk Rally, contact Mike Povey on 01835 830316
17/18/19th October, Brunton Show, Alnwick, Northumberland. Hosted by the Northumberland Vintage Tractor Club, all facilities on site and all welcome.Military vehicles, contact Malcolm Bogeart on 01289 388431
25th/26th October, Crank Down at the Montrose Air Station Heritage Museum. It's the seasons close, so why not wind down and celebrate the end of another busy season amidst good company with a few drinks and a bite to eat. Arrival from Friday night if desired. "chip in" BBQ on the Saturday night. Undercover overnight accommodation may be available if the weather turns out to be inclement. Contact Graham Phillip on 01569 764209 if you wish to attend.
16th November, Great Malvern Military Convention at The Thee Counties Showground, Malvern. www.militaryconvention.co.uk Tel 01743 762266
Sunday 23rd November, SMVG AGM at the Bridge of Earn Hall. Arrival from 1pm for a 2pm start. The usual bring and buy, the club shop will be open for business where you can stock up on club merchandise. Bring along something for the raffle if you can, also the new 2009 SMVG calendar will be on sale too.
4th January 2009, The Dallas Dig Out From 8am to 2 pm. Sell those unwanted parts or militaria from your boot for £5, entry just a £1.
Dallas Autos, Cold Ash Farm, Long Lane, Hermitage, Newbury RG18 9LT.
10 minutes from Junction 13 on the M4
To reserve your pitch call Liz on 01635 201124.
1st February, Militaria 2009 Europes Premier Militaria Show.
The Exhibition Centre Stoneleigh Park Coventry Warwickshire. A wide
range of quality Militaria, Over 350 exhibitor stands. Fighting vehicles and military modelling
displays. Specatacular WW2 Dioramas by living history groups. Swinging
Blitz Ball on Saturday night.
Roy Elvis Tel: +44(0)1283 820 050
(Always Double check these details before committing to a long journey)
