2005 Events Calendar (Submit your own)
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January
9th
HandS Militaria Fairs
Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxon
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
29th/30th
Mereworth Private Battle [Discuss this event at our forums]
Mereworth, Kent
Organised by the SBG, the first battle of 2005. £16 per person for the weekend on this MoD site.
30th
Militaria 2005
The Exhibition Centre, National Agricultural Centre [Discuss this event at our forums]
Stoneleigh (nr. Coventry) Warwickshire
The largest indoor militaria fair of the year, known to its faithful followers simply as 'Stoneleigh'. With many bargains to be had, its a must for the collector and re-enactor.
Website: militariashows.com
February
6th
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info
13th
HandS Militaria Fairs
The Maltings, Farnham, Surrey (one of our largest fairs)
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
20th
HandS Militaria Fairs
Wolsey Hall, Windmill lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
March
5th/6th
Bristol Private Battle [Discuss this event at our forums]
Bristol, Near Portbury, just off J19 of the M4
Organised by Kompanie 1. The battle takes place at an old anti-aircract site.
6th
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info
20th
HandS Militaria Fairs
The Maltings, Farnham, Surrey (one of our largest fairs)
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
April
3rd
HandS Militaria Fairs
Wolsey Hall, Windmill lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
3rd
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info
17th
HandS Militaria Fairs
The Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, Hampshire
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
23rd/24th
Llandrindod Wells, Wales Battle
Another battle at the Llandrindod Wells site organised by Martin Delaney.
Download the application form
Discuss this event on our forums with Martin and others
May
1st
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info
Fri 5th - Sun 8th
Bussum Bridgehead 2005, Operation "Liberty 60"
Crailo, Bussum, The Netherlands
Europes biggest Allied liberation re-enactment event. Allied transit camp with hundreds of re-enactors from all over Europe, with their vehicles and equipment, set up camp in the Dutch Military training grounds "Crailo", Bussum.
Liberation run on Thursday May 5, our national liberation day, thousands along the road and in towns.
Friday camp open for verterans / VIP's, liberation ball in Bussum with live big band.
Saturday and Sunday camp open to public, with mock-battles, militaria stalls, food and drinks.
Website: www.bussumbridgehead.com7th
VE Day Show [Discuss this event at our forums]
Hambleton, near Selby, North Yorkshire
We are inviting veterans' organisations, WWII re-enactment groups and military vehicle societies to participate in the day's events. In addition, representatives of our modern day UK armed forces will be there.
Website: www.hambletonshow.co.uk for maps and info8th
VE Day 60th Anniversary Street Party
Bletchley Park
In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of VE Day, Bletchley Park is aiming to hold Buckinghamshire's Biggest Street Party. The local community will be involved in the event to commemorate the end of the war 60 years on.
Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk for maps and info7th/8th
60th Anniversary of V.E day [Discuss this event at our forums]
Waltham Abbey Gunpowder Mills
To celebrate the v.e day celebrations, Waltham Abbey gunpowder mills are holding an event at the historic gunpowder mills. This event will be attended by many superb reenacting groups and civilian reenactors. Also present will be a display of the firepower museum. There will be a small battle planned for both days.
Website: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
Contact: Les Hearn (via our forum)7th/8th
VE Day Celebration
Dover Town Centre
Military vehicles, trade stalls, re-enactors and a 40's dance at Kings Hall on Saturday evening, with another one at the Town Hall on Sunday. Also a childrens street part on Sunday. To attend as a re-enactor or military vehicle owner contact Alison Williams.
Contact: Alison Williams on 01304-8233417th/8th
Operation Spanhoe
Spanhoe Airfield, Laxton, Near Corby
1940's Weekend at Spanhoe Airfield. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief.
Website: www.operationspanhoe.co.uk7th/8th
VE Day Celebrations
Droitwich Spa Town Centre
On Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th May, Droitwich Spa Town Centre (Victoria Square, St Andrews Street and the High street) will be closed to ordinary traffic and filled with 1940's Military Vehicles and Classic cars. Three flyovers will take place at different times including a Spitfire and two DC3's.
22nd
HandS Militaria Fairs
The Maltings, Farnham, Surrey (one of our largest fairs)
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
27th
The Consort Suite Hotel
Thurcroft, Rotherham
Start at 7:30pm
Entertainment by the Palm Court Dance Orchestra, and G.I. Jive
Hot Two Course Wartime Supper
1940s Dress or Uniform encouraged (prize for best outfits)
Tickets £10.50 each
Contact: Vicky on 01709 - 815123 (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)28th - 30th
Wartime Weekend
East Lancs Railway
Contact: Neil Parkington on 0161 764 779029th/30th
Fort Paull WWII Event
Fort Paull Museum, Battery Road, Paull, Nr. Hull, East Yorkshire
WWII event with firepower displays, re-enactors and military vehicles.
Website: www.fortpaull.com
June
4th - 5th
1940'S Weekend
Coors Visitor Centre, Horninglow Street
Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
A 1940s weekend with period food and a 40's dance on the Saturday. Sunday is the main day of events with living history displays, stalls, traders and plenty of vehicles. Camping and caravan space available - please ask. Pitches for traders to start at £10. B and B info and maps available.
Contact: Ollie Daniels on 01283 548845 or Lisa Rigby on 07941 768524
5th
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info11th/12th
Campaign 2005 - WWII Historical Show [Discuss this event at our forums]
Twinwood Airfield, Clapham, Beds
A dedicated WWII historical show, at the historic RAF Twinwood - a real & unchanged WWII Airfield. This event is held in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research. Includes Militaria Fair, WWII Vehicles, WWII Re-enactors, Living History & Battles. £7 for adults and free for children.
Contact: Lee Bowden [via our forum]
Website: www.twinwoodevents.com for more18th/19th
Victory in Europe
Hornby Castle
The South Cumbria and North Lancs MVT National weekend in the magnificence setting ofHornby Castle.
Vehicles, stalls and, this year, the Hornby Village festival. Re-enactors welcome but must book inadvance to avoid entrance fees.
19th
HandS Militaria Fairs
Wolsey Hall, Windmill lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
July
Sat 2nd/Sun 3rd
Annual Seafayre festival
Amble, Northumberland
This year's event is to be used to pay homage to the 60th anniversary of WWII. This event has been running for 8 years and so has the basics covered such as camping provision, toilets, parking and water. The venue is outdoors, and basically right on a beach, (although there are no dunes just a harbour).
3rd
HandS Militaria Fairs
The Maltings, Farnham, Surrey (one of our largest fairs)
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
3rd
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info20th - 24th
The War And Peace Show
Beltring, Kent
The biggest military vehicle and collectors fair in the world. The War and Peace show spans four days and specialises in displaying the best military vehicles from around the world. With re-enactors and battle re-enactments from all modern conflicts.
Website: www.thewarandpeaceshow.com30 - 31st
The 4th 1940s festival
Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham
An exciting mixture of 40s dance, wartime fashion, music and a trail around Stowe's extensive grounds. The trail takes in both Stowe's wartime architecture and a variety of Living History groups performing scenarios throughout the day.
Website: http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/homefrontfriends
August
7th - 8th
RAF Millom 40's week-end
Haverigg, Cumbria
Aircraft preservation group sponsored event with lottery and private funding. Battle on Saturday and Sunday. Old airfield site. Derelict buildings, pill boxes, farm land. Good for Armour. Kompanie 1 half-track taking part. Free weapons and ammo. Pyrotechnic effects for battle. Very friendly and accommodating event. No sigrunen problem. Free camping.
Website: www.rafmillom.co.uk/event
7th
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info
13th, 14th & 15th
Militaria Show Wings and Wheels 2005
URSEL Military Airfield, Belgium
International open-air militaria fair, gathering of military vehicles, historical airplanes and re-enactment.
Website: www.wingsandwheels.be20th/21st August
Essex Classic Military Vehicle Show
Coalhouse Fort, Essex
The Essex MVT is please to announce that they will be holding the Essex Classic Military Vehicle Show at Coalhouse Fort, Essex on the weekend of 20/21st August 2005.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/annual.htm
27th, 28th & 29th
Military Odyssey
Kent County Show Ground, Detling, Kent
The worlds largest multi period living history event!
Gates open at 9.30am Arena events commencing at 10.00am. Show closes at 5.30pm on Saturday & 5.00pm Sunday and Monday.
Website: www.military-odyssey.com27th, 28th & 29th
Glenn Miller Festival of swing, jazz and jive
Twinwood Airfield, Clapham, Beds
Held at the historic RAF Twinwood Airfield, where Glenn Miller took his fateful flight from. Glenn also performed a concert here exactly 60yrs ago on 27th Aug 1944. A large number of bands and musicians over the three days.
Website: www.glennmillerfestival.com
September
4th
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info9th - 11th
Poulton 1940's week-end "Battle on the beach"
Poulton-le-sands, Morecambe, Lancs
Second year this has been done. Local heritage group. Lottery funded. Saturday only battle. Great evening entertainment. Whole town gets involved. Very friendly. Beach battle. Kompanie 1 half-track taking part. Free weapons and ammo. Pyrotechnic show by event horizons (did Saving private ryan)
Website: www.poulton-online.com10th/11th
The Victory Show [Discuss this event at our forums]
Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire
Taking place on the site of a former searchlight battery protecting the former 'Power Jets' site where Sir Frank Whittle built his first jet engines. Entries are invited from both WW2 living history groups and vehicle owners to attend this event. Open to re-enactors from the 8th. P51 mustang in attendance and a 1940s dance.10th/11th
Armour Through the Ages
Bovington Tank Museum, Dorset
The Museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries. This event is a multiperiod show.
Website: www.tankmuseum.co.uk/home.html
18th
HandS Militaria Fairs
The Maltings, Farnham, Surrey (one of our largest fairs)
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info23rd/24th/25th
Operation Home Front
Oswestry, Shropshire
A estival which aims to capture the "Spirit of the Home Front". Events include 2-day Home Front Fete in Town Centre Park, evacuee re-enactment, 1940s Farmers Market, Dinner/Dance, Picture show, Wartime Supper, George Formby Experience, Procession through town Centre, Black Market Ball, ENSA Show, Cine Film and war time memories, Memorial Parade and service and VE/VJ Concert.
Website: www.homefrontreunited.co.uk
October
2nd
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info
9th
HandS Militaria Fairs
The Maltings, Farnham, Surrey (one of our largest fairs)
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
16th
HandS Militaria Fairs
Wolsey Hall, Windmill lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
November
6th
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info12th
1940's Remembrance Dance
Dover Town Hall
Dover, Kent
7.30pm-11.30pm. 16 piece live band and singers. Tickets £17.50 buffet and bar. Dress code - Allied uniforms, 40's civilian black tie. Tickets now availble from Hellfire Corner Association.
Contact: Alison Williams on 01304 207680 or Lee Prescott on 01304 823341
12th/13th
Battle of Carentan
Sennybridge FIBUA site (South Wales)
Private Training weekend, Street Fighting & Building clearance battling
Website: www.Battle-of-Carentan.co.uk
Contact: Jon via our forums
20th
HandS Militaria Fairs
Wolsey Hall, Windmill lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
December
4th
WW2 Christmas party
Sheffield Polish Ex-Serviceman's Club, Eccesshall Road, Sheffield
Live music, buffet meal
Cost: £12
Contact: Alan Roberts on 0114 2307531
4th
Essex MVT Militaria Show
Walton Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex
Numerous stalls will be in attendance selling all types of militara: uniforms, medals, badges, books, spares, kit and all those other military item we all look for. Entrance is free to MVT members and those turning up in their military vehicles. All are welcome.
Website: www.mvt-essex.org.uk/monthly.htm with maps and info11th
Glenn Miller Memorial Event
Twinwood Airfield, Clapham, Beds
Held at the historic RAF Twinwood Control Tower, where Glenn Miller took his fateful flight from.
Special memorial event. With a short memorial service, christmas carols, salvation army Brass band, and then a Big Band Orchestra to finish the afternoon on a high. From 12noon to 5pm.
Contact: Lee Bowden [via our forum]
Website: www.twinwoodevents.com for more
18th
HandS Militaria Fairs
Wolsey Hall, Windmill lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
The fairs offer to the collector and enthusiast, a wide range of militaria and collectibles along with memorabilia. They are attended by dealers both large and small from all over the country and a growing number from Europe.
Contact: 01892 730 233
Website: www.militaria-fairs.com for maps and info
