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« on: January 15, 2017, 10:50:30 AM » |
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Sunday 14th May 2017.
War Memorial Park, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 4AH.
Right, I've just received the entry form for this year's transport show here in Basingstoke, Hants.
The regulars here will know we have a little forum get-together there every year & pull together as many forum projects as we can for a pitch in the Club Stands field. We welcome anything interesting, including unfinished projects cos the public always seem to be interested in the "behind the scenes" side of builds.
As the name suggests, it's a mixed show of all sorts of transport, so lots of vintage cars, but also motorcycles, buses, lorries, military, the odd traction engine etc. Thorneycroft lorries & Wallis & Stevens traction engines were Basingstoke's major employers for over 100 years, so they're always well represented.
The closing date for entries is the 1st of April. We've struggled to find enough vehicles for a decent display for the last couple of years, so I've got to ask again -do we want to do it again this year? (we've done about 10 years worth now), or is it time to give it a rest?
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« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2017, 11:17:13 AM » |
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Put that another way - what do YOU want to do?
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« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2017, 11:31:10 AM » |
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 I'm happy either way Bobbi, but don't want to put on a half-hearted display. We've never got organised, despite always saying this year will be better, but the chaotic mix of people & machines probably sums us up best. If we do it again I'd like a decent number of vehicles -if we're down to just a handful it might be better to give it a rest?
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2017, 01:41:41 AM » |
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The visitors always seem to enjoy the Manky pitch, mainly I think because it is different and slightly disorganised. We are an easy lot to approach and are always up for a chat. Some clubs are so regimented and so busy polishing that I think visitors are put off approaching them. Don't try to change us now!  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2017, 02:05:34 PM » |
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I must admit it is nice to have somewhere to gather, knowing you are going to meet friendly like minded people and see a few interesting vehicles
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2017, 07:52:11 PM » |
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I'm quite happy to do it again, but we really struggled for vehicles last year. If we're doing it, we need more of you to get involved please.
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2017, 11:08:55 AM » |
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Can I bring my campervan?
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2017, 11:16:53 AM » |
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Subject to my recovery,I'd love to bring up our projects ? But transport may also be a pain ?
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2017, 05:40:56 PM » |
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Not sure of my schedule yet but if I am about I can bring 2 or 3 historic drag/sprint bikes. Don't do shows as a rule but happy to oblige if I can.
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« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2017, 06:16:17 PM » |
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Everybody's welcome, as always. It'd be great to see more of you & the more variety, the better.
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« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2017, 09:06:05 PM » |
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andy,, i think you already know that i,m up for it providing my life dosnt fall appart again but i hope things are looking up now appart from the fact my mother has been diagnosed with cancer on top of everything else but i do intend to make it to basingstoke this year one way or another ,
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« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2017, 10:12:34 AM » |
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Be nice to see you mate.
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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2017, 10:06:48 PM » |
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I would love to go Andy but i'm afraid it's too far for me to drive, i'm confident the Herald would be fine it's me that's the limiting factor.
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« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2017, 08:37:46 PM » |
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We're up for this, as usual |
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« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2017, 09:09:29 PM » |
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Hiya Chris.  So- looks like we're doing it again then |
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