Hello All
I organise the Battle of Britain living history show at Norton Fitzwarren in Taunton. The show will be held on the 31st August and 1st of September 2013. This is our third year and we are expanding the show to include classic and custom cars. Exibitors will have free entry to the show which includes free camping if required. There is entertainment on Saturday night for all exibitors with a cheap bar. If you are interested in attending the show you can find details on my website www.spitfirespares.com (http://www.spitfirespares.com) or email me gadlam@btinternet.com. There will be two Spitfires on sight along with a Hurricane and a WWI Vickers gun bus Bi Plane along with lots of other attractions, displays and trade stands. We pride ourselves in looking after all our exibitors and hope some of you can attend
Graham
Edit. Added to Calendar.
This looks like it might be a nice one to go attend. We could do a convoy from bristol meeting up with the guys down south then on to the show. We may be double booked for the sunday though as I think Haynes motor museum have something on on the sunday.
It will be a 2 hour drive from Bristol but could be a nice run if the weather is good? :)
What do you guys think? click on the first link then click on where it says "Link to the 2013 Battle of Britain Living History show" where it has all the details. :)
Sounds interesting
This could be interesting, only and especially because exhibitors get free entrance but......
We don't normaly take to kindly to paid exhibition companies using our site for advertising profit making events without prior agreement - Graham, take note but the thread will run.
My apologies for not asking about posting this it was meant as an invite rather than advertising but I take your point and will contact you next time first. Thank you for the response there will be application forms available on the website shortly for anyone who wants to attend if you need these by post you can email me gadlam@btinternet.com Passes are sent out in advance of the show so only cars which are booked in, will get entry to the show site. Thank you all again and I hope to see some of you at the show.
Graham
Does sound interesting, Spitfire 8) 8) 8) 8) 8). As Colin said tho a 2 hour run will very much depend upon the weather on the day for us hoodless people :D
Quote from: fullpint on 27, June, 2013, 05:41:17 PM
Does sound interesting, Spitfire 8) 8) 8) 8) 8). As Colin said tho a 2 hour run will very much depend upon the weather on the day for us hoodless people :D
take a brolly ;)
OK. Who would like to go to this one?. :D
we will do a list on the bases the weather is going to be great! ::)
And we will do a convoy down there if people are up for it? Once we have enough takers? :)
Looks like there will be a form to show your car & for free entry but we will sort that out later down the line. 8)
you can put me down for it
WALLNUT
You are very organised it will probably be easier for you if you do a group booking. I would need a single point of contact and I can send all the passes to one person . I will get a link to the forms asap we are working on this years updates now.
G
With all these spitfires about Im a bit worred about turing up in a replica german car..........LOL
Don't worry there will be a few German Re enactors to protect you just stay away from the arena when the Spitfire is carrying out its weapons display.
LOL
sounds like it could be an interesting day
I'm up for this - should I bring my bren gun ;)
Sorry guys I am on holiday.
Would have liked to see Santa re-inacting his old war days.
M
Quote from: Graham Adlam on 28, June, 2013, 11:41:27 AM
You are very organised it will probably be easier for you if you do a group booking. I would need a single point of contact and I can send all the passes to one person . I will get a link to the forms asap we are working on this years updates now.
G
Hi graham. When You are have the link you can put it on here or send me all the details? My email adress is in my proflie. Once I have done the group booking you can send the passes to me. :)
Ok guys Whos is up for this? :) It's on the saturday 31st august & sunday 1st september. Which of these would be better for you?
There is the Rare Breeds Car show at Haynes motor museum on the sunday but if you rather do this one on the sunday no probs? :)
1, Moleman Sat or Sun is ok with me.
2, Wallnut Sat ? or Sun?
3, Hairy Santa Sat ? or sun ?
4, Peterw (maybe)
5, The gaffer (maybe)
Anyone else? please say which day is best for you. ;D
Thanks Colin.
I would perfer the sunday, but willing to fall in with what ever everyone else is doing.
WALLNUT
Looks interesting, put me down in the MGF.
Sorry guys I am on holiday.
Would have liked to see Santa re-inacting his old war days. Ouote
M
1st or 2nd World War?????? Lol ;D ;D
Hello Colin
I am just waiting for admin to finish updating the booking forms ect and will get in touch as soon as they are done
Graham
1, Moleman Sat or Sun is ok with me.
2, Wallnut Sat ? or Sun?
3, Hairy Santa Sat ? or sun ?
4, Peterw (maybe)
5, The gaffer Sat
Sounds good, count me in please. Probably saturday
Anyone else?
1, moleman (if car is running)
2, Wallnut Sat maybe or Sun yes
3, Hairy Santa Sat ? or sun ?
4, Peterw (maybe)
5, The gaffer Sat
6, krazyKen Sat? or sun ?
7, Benchmark51
Even if you are thinking about it as a possible but not sure yet please put your name down. thanks. :D
Put me down as a maybe chap, not sure if it would be Sat or Sun though.
Hello All
Application forms are now available on this link http://spitfirespares.co.uk/Battle%20of%20Britain%20living%20history%20show%202013.html (http://spitfirespares.co.uk/Battle%20of%20Britain%20living%20history%20show%202013.html) You should use the Military Vehicle form as we do not have one for classic cars yet just put a note on the top about what you are bringing
cheers
Graham
If anyone who would like to go to this one I will do a GROUP FORM for us all if you like as I assume we will be going in convoy? ::)
Even if you are not sure please just send me these details by personal message & I will add you to the form.
I will need =
Make
Year
Model/Type
Country of Origin
Registration number
Thanks guys. :)
Anyone else up for this?
Please put your name down if you are thinking about it as there is a FORM I have to fill in which there is a deadline.
1, moleman (if car is running)
2, Wallnut Sat maybe or Sun yes = Form info recieved
3, Hairy Santa Sat ? or Sun ? = Form info recieved
4, Peterw (maybe)
5, The gaffer Sat
6, krazyKen Sat? or Sun ?
7, Benchmark51 Sat? or Sun?
8, Yellabelly Sat? or Sun? = Form info recieved
As well as putting your name down plese PM me the info I need to do our group form?
Thanks colin.
hI guys should have spartan up and running next week.This sounds like a good virgin mainland trip so put me down as a maybe with fingers crossed. :) :) :)
Not sure what cars/ car we will be taking. Will let you know soon Colin.
No probs Phil.
That's good to know Gary. Pm me your details that I need so I can stick you on the form. :)
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One of the most vital pieces of equipment for this years show under construction. Anyone who is staying over on the Saturday night can experience a great 1940s party and discounted prices on the bar. We have plenty of free camping available for all. Looking forward to seeing you all at the show. :D
Who else up for this?
Please put your name down if you are thinking about it as there is a FORM I have to fill in which there is a deadline.
1, moleman
2, Wallnut Sat maybe or Sun yes = Form info recieved
3, Hairy Santa Sat ? or Sun ? = Form info recieved
4, Peterw (maybe)
5, The gaffer Sat
6, krazyKen Sat? or Sun ?
7, Benchmark51 Sat? or Sun?
8, Yellabelly Sat? or Sun? = Form info recieved
As well as putting your name down plese PM me the info I need to do our group form?
I will need to know the details pretty soon!
Even if you are not sure send me your details I need to do the group form. :)
Thanks colin.
Anyone who hasn't Pm me their details won't be going so please let me know so i can put you on the club form
you have until until middle of next week.
thanks Colin.
Pm sent for Saturday.
1, moleman
2, Wallnut Sat maybe or Sun yes = Form info recieved
3, Hairy Santa Sat ? or Sun ? = Form info recieved
4, Peterw (maybe)
5, The gaffer Sat = Form info reccieved
6, krazyKen Sat? or Sun ?
7, Benchmark51 Sat? or Sun?
8, Yellabelly Sat? or Sun? = Form info recieved
9, Pembly Mike = info recieved
ANYONE ELSE?
Thanks colin.
These are the people going that have give me the info.
1, moleman
2, Wallnut Sat maybe or Sun yes = Form info recieved
3, Hairy Santa Sat ? or Sun ? = Form info recieved
4, The gaffer Sat = Form info reccieved
5, GaryH sat? or sun? = Form info reccieved
8, Yellabelly Sat? or Sun? = Form info recieved
9, Pembly Mike = info recieved
You have until midday tomorrow if you want your name down for this.
Wallnut, Hairy Santa,The gaffer,GaryH, Yellabelly & Pembly Mike.
I have your car passes for this now. ;D
Do you guys plan to go down in convoy or meet up there? If your all going together then i can drop of the passes to one of you guys? I wont know until wednesday if I'm going yet & if I am then I'm happy to go down in convoy? :)
If not I'm in the north Bristol area if you want to pick it up from me?
Gary= would you like me to post yours if your still going mate? :)
Hi colin I'll pm you with my address if you could post it that would be good.
provisionaly booked ferry.
I took the Spartan out for a completely legal test drive yesterday and she overheated on me and a slight oil leak on steering rack.Im going to take thermostate out and run her again to see if that cures her.
Mot on Thursday so hopefully will be going if all goes ok :) :) :)
Im up for a convoy to this one.
Walnut
Anyone else want to go down in convoy? :)
I'm hopefully heading down on the Saturday, looks like most will be doing Sunday and chances are I will bombing down the motorway. Interested to see what happens though.
Holding a convoy together on A roads from here to Taunton would be near impossible, A struggle I think even for our Bulldog Bri?
Good point Phil, it might be a good idea to have 'rendezvous' points along the route so when the convoy gets split, it can re-meet there?
Just and idea, I am far from an expert when it comes to navigation :D ;)
My car won't be ready as I cant take it up north until next week. so there will be only 4 cars going on the sunday so should be ok with going together if you want too?
what would you guys like to do & how would you like to pick up your tickets?
I could drop them round to one of you but I'm working up to about 8 every evening this week so if someone could come to mine that would help me out.
Please let me know very soon? thanks Colin.
Hi Colin,
I will be coming down the A38 on Sunday. Could there be a meet up somewhere near Bridgewater or would it be best to meet up at the venue at an agreed time?
Cheers,
Mike.
Hi mike. Is it the bridgewater area that you are coming from?
Quote from: Moleman on 27, August, 2013, 08:59:40 PM
My car won't be ready as I cant take it up north until next week. so there will be only 4 cars going on the sunday so should be ok with going together if you want too?
what would you guys like to do & how would you like to pick up your tickets?
I could drop them round to one of you but I'm working up to about 8 every evening this week so if someone could come to mine that would help me out.
Please let me know very soon? thanks Colin.
Are the tickets scannable and maybe email them? You may have to contact the organiser about that. Failing that I can pick mine up from you.
Not sure what i'm doing just yet mate. :)
You can pick yours up from me any evening this week mate. If im not in my girlfriend will be. :)
Hi Colin,
I will be leaving from Portishead to A38 at Churchill.
Mike.
Who is meeting where and when? Assuming the weather isn't garbage (doesn't look too promising :() I will be coming via Warmley and down the A4174 towards the A4.
@Colin, PM me your address and Postcode and I can collect the tickets if necessary.
I guess you guys will be going down the A38 on sunday? Do you 3 guys want to meet up & head down together or just meet up down there? Can you let me know as I will need one of you to take down Pembly mikes car pass for him please?
You guys could meet up at the Lockside Cafe in the morning & from there haed down the A38 then hopefully meet up with mike on the way?
what do you think? If so then I can drop off the car passes to one of you guys before sunday?
Please let me know what you think Colin.
Im up for a convoy even if it is only 3
How about we meet at The Admiral's Table Inn just south of Dunball roundabout on A38. One minute from Junction 23 of M5? Is 11.00 am a good time to meet? Then convoy to B of B show.
Hope this is good for us all.
Cheers,
Mike.
Sounds OK with me.
@Colin, not sure where the Lockside is, but if it's where I found on the map it would be easier for me to meet the Bristol crowd (all be it small :) ) on the A38 somewhere otherwise I will be going back on myself. I will be coming on the A4 Bath road.
I'm guessing about 10am or just after if we are going to meet Mike at Dunball?
Any suggestions?
the lay by on bedminster, right hand side by toilets, just after the lights. 10 0
I mean bedminster down.
Meeting at the toilets :o Who do you think I am, George Michael?? :D
You'll have to bear with me Tony, I don't know the area that well. Can you pinpoint it on Google Maps mate? :)
Sorry George, perhaps someone can do that for us. I m not that good with comp.
:D
Is it on Bedminster Rd or Bedminster Down Rd? I might be able to see it on the satellite view
As you come out of Bedminster, up over the hill through the lights, on the A38 Its on your right a few hundred yards past the lights, thats Bedminster down.
Just thought I'd help here. A38 heading out of town, towards the airport. satnav BS13 7AQ will get you on the right road. ;D
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Thanks Bri.
Walnut
Thanks Bri :D
All being well I'll see you there Tony, assuming it's not P-ing down of course :)
I think Pete (santa) is going to this one.
Walnut
Thanks Bri. :) That saves me doing it now i'm home. That wasn't where I was meaning but that is just as good. :D
I have 2 passes for Pete so he can choose which car he want's to take.
So what do you guys want to do about picking up your passes? I'm home about 7pm tomorrow so I can either meet up with someone tomorrow eve after 8pm? or there will be some at my house from 3pm if you want to pick them up sooner?
Or Saturday evening I can meet up with someone? Or someone can pop over to mine sunday morning on your way?
What do you think?
Sorry Colin going to have miss this one, I do thank you for the graft you have put in
got the start of a stinking cold at the moment and think its gonna get some what worse >:(
so if anyone else could use the tickets speak to Colin
have fun
Must have been that semi-naked romp around for the ladies on Monday mate ;) :D
Get well soon ;)
Quote from: Moleman on 29, August, 2013, 08:41:28 PM
Thanks Bri. :) That saves me doing it now i'm home. That wasn't where I was meaning but that is just as good. :D
It was where Tony suggested, and we've used that stop a few times FOR STARTING A CONVOY!! (before any other rumours start). ;D
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Hi guys,well spartan went for mot this afternoon and failed, :( :( :( >:( >:( >:(.
How P---ED off am I.
Windscreen wiper travel too short,emissions a bit high,indicators too slow and lights decided not to play ball,wiring always was a bit of an issue.
On the plus side he did comment how nice it looked,probably trying to soften the blow I think, and gave me two weeks to take it back for a free retest :) :).
So wont be over this weekend hopefully next time.
Thanks Colin for the ticket will keep it as a reminder of what nearly was!!!!!!!!!
No probs Pete, hope you are well soon. Wallnut has your carpasses if you are well enough mate :)
sorry to hear this Gary. Hope it's fixed very soon? :)
Wallnut has got the car passes for everyone who is meeting up on the sunday. Hope you guys have a good day & the weather will be great. ;D
Quote from: garry h on 30, August, 2013, 07:30:45 PM
Hi guys,well spartan went for mot this afternoon and failed, :( :( :( >:( >:( >:(.
How P---ED off am I.
Windscreen wiper travel too short,emissions a bit high,indicators too slow and lights decided not to play ball,wiring always was a bit of an issue.
On the plus side he did comment how nice it looked,probably trying to soften the blow I think, and gave me two weeks to take it back for a free retest :) :).
So wont be over this weekend hopefully next time.
Thanks Colin for the ticket will keep it as a reminder of what nearly was!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like an over picky tester, >:( it's not an IVA! Wipers and indicators, as long as they move and work shouldn't have been an issue as surely the cars has been through other MoT's!
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Bad luck Pete, you know what they say about Try Try and then Try again.
Once its on the road you will grin and realise it was worth it.
Look forward to seeing it on the main land
Steve :)
Thanks guys I thought picky to but they hold the piece of paper I need so they know best :P :P :P :P.
Managed to spend some time on it today got new flasher unit fitted and wipers adjusted so should be ok next time :) :) :)
:).
Ordered some smaller jets so should be ready for re inspection next week.
Hope you all have good weekend and the sun continues to shine :) :)
Quote from: Pembly Mike on 28, August, 2013, 09:46:01 PM
How about we meet at The Admiral's Table Inn just south of Dunball roundabout on A38. One minute from Junction 23 of M5? Is 11.00 am a good time to meet? Then convoy to B of B show.
Hope this is good for us all.
Cheers,
Mike.
You still OK for the meet enroute Mike?
I'm meeting Tony (Wallnut) at 10 so we should be with you on time - all being well :)
BTW, what car are you in? :)
Santa, said he might meet us if he is feeling a bit better.
Walnut
Okey Dokey :D
Thanks for the messages, I will be in the Pembleton 3 wheeler same as last Sunday, I hope the aluminium bodywork is shining in the morning sun.
Looking forward to the meet.
Cheers,
Mike.
John and his son, Pembly Mike, and myself, joined the other car that was there, making 4 cars at the show. but it was a nice drive there and back.
Walnut
Yep, and the weather was kind too :D
Longest run the Locost has had too, around 150miles today. Car behaved well, I have a new charging issue but she kept going so pretty pleased.
Shame there weren't a few more but there were so many different shows going on today so that didn't help.
@Tony, glad the car didn't overheat chap, good run out topday :D
Glad it went ok guys. I should be running very soon. ;D
Glad to hear that Colin, I miss that little wasp out in front.
Walnut
Yup, and it will be waaaaaaayyyyy out in front when the new engine is sorted ;)
Talking about way out in front, you wernt hanging about today, considdring you had a sick car.
:D :D
And I reckon it's really slow :) Needs some more grunt ;)