Severnside Area Newsletter – May Thru July 2008. ( Sheet 1 of 2.)
Fantastic news, we broke even at Kemble last weekend, according to our Chairman, and may end up with a small profit!
Don't know what's happened to the weather, let's just hope it keeps fine at the War and Peace Show next week!
Sorry to tell you that Warwick Offredi died early May, John K and Tony Cole attended the funeral on our behalf at Basingstoke Crematorium.
Forthcoming Events:-
Sat-Sun July 12-13 th , Buckfastleigh Military Weekend & War on the Line -see the Green Sheet for further details.
AND, Sunday 13 th , Filton Festival, at Northville Road , Filton, Bristol . We are cordially invited to bring along our vehicles, contact Tony Blake 0117 979 0108, mobile 07942 448868.
Wed July 16 th thru Sun July 20 th the War and Peace Show, at The Hop Farm, Beltring , Kent . See ad's in all the mag's, be there or be square! Severnside and Gloucester have their own shared camping area.
Fri-Sat-Sun July 25-26-27 th , Welland Steam Rally, near Malvern. Apparently if you haven't received an invite, you won't get in, owing to lack of space. (Except as a paying punter, of course!)
AND, Weston-Super-Mare Heli-Days, on the sea front Beach Lawns. Bar-B-Q Saturday evening (nominal charge of £2 per person). Vehicles may arrive from 1900 Thursday 24 th , entry charge of £2, going toward the cost of the toilets, which will be for the sole use of the vehicle exhibitors. This year's theme is Military Radio, contact James Shopland on 01275 873107 for entry forms.
Thurs July 31 st - Severnside MVT Meeting, RBL Kingswood from 20.00.
Fri-Sat-Sun August 1st-2nd-3 rd , The Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club's 34 th Annual Transport and Engine Show, sometimes called “Kemble Steam”. Entries close next Monday, contact John or Mandy on 01453 890920.
Tuesday, August 5 th - West Wilts MVT Meeting, at the Pig & Whistle, Forest Rd , Melksham.
Tuesday August 12 th - Gloucester MVT Meeting at the RBL, Hardwick.
Sat-Sun August 16-17 th , Whitehall Dig For Victory Weekend, at the Whitehall Garden Centre, just off the A.350, Lacock, Wilts. 8 miles South of Junc.17, M4. Live band 40's Dance Saturday evening, discount meal vouchers for the Garden Centre Restaurant. Contact Rowan Peare 01249 659584, between 1900 and 2100 only.
Sheet 2 of 2
AND “ Somerset at War” IMPS weekend in Portishead, details from James Shopland, 01275 873107.
Saturday, August 23 rd , 1940 's Day at the Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Bristol . Combined with the Oldland Common Show, WW2 and Post War vehicles welcome, entry details from Ian Furey-King, 0117 961 5016.
AND, Sat thru Sun August 23-24-25 th , South Midlands MVT's Chill-Out Weekend, at Ashdown WW2 Camp, Ashdown Farm, Badsey, nr Evesham WR11 7PA. Open to all MVT members, non-members and re-enactors. (Not open to the general public) Free (to members) bar-b-q Saturday, road run Sunday, to Toddington Steam Railway and back Free bring-your-own spares/militaria to sell. Arrive 22 nd if you want, free camping. Contact Paul 07791 591528, or Bob James 01386 41585, or Neil Wedgbury 01527 892282.
Event Roundup:- JK's Informal weekend at the Lower Lode Inn, fairly good showing of about a dozen members. Good meals.
Route To Victory- A superb show, with two very well organized convoys, the first American led on Saturday, the second British led on Sunday. Heavy rain Sunday night curtailed the morning procession through the village, but the ring events went ahead as planned.
Castle Combe Steam Rally- A good showing of mv's, and this year we had sunshine both days!
The Little Vintage Show- Another success, and once again, good weather.
Trucks & Troops- Another excellent show, although it rained Monday morning, the tents had dried out by the afternoon.
Selwood Steam- No reports, did anyone go?
Kemble Air day- Again, no reports…
Lister Tyndale Rally -Masses of green vehicles, good weather, what more can one ask for?
Victory Show, Kemble -Fewer entries than last year, but went off without a hitch, and preliminary figures indicate a small profit! Weather was good apart from a couple of showers so the public poured in.
That's it for now!