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17th January 2007, 17:13
Dave17

Guess what arrived in the post today?

Yep, the fixtures and availability forms from BRSCC SE. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/surprised/faint.gif
14th February 2007, 07:07
OAGEY

Quote:

Originally Posted by timtime

I've not heard of an airshow at RAF Kinloss. The big Scottish show is normally at RAF Leuchars in early September although the runway is being resurfaced this year (att 45k). Abingdon is one of the more low key events although it often gets good reviews and is a short flying display combined with a country fayre. Waddington and Fairford are the big events that normally have a static car show, and in the build up to Fairford last year an attempt was made on the UK land speed record by the Primetime jet dragsters. Colin Fallows failed to improve on his record in the Vampire dragster (the one that became famous) and Mark Newby failed to back up a 339mph pass due to a tyre problem from memory.

The other big Bank Holiday airshow is at Dunsfold (think Top Gear track) which is a Wings and Wheels event. Most of the other big airshows are coastal events.

Tim

Hi guys
saw the mention of the Abingdon Air & Country Show while Googling around,and just wondered if the following might be of interest;-

The eighth annual Abingdon Air & Country Show takes place on Sunday 6th May, at Abingdon Airfield / Dalton Barracks, Oxfordshire.

Attractions include a Three hour afternoon Flying Display & Static Aircraft,
both of which contain Military & Civilian aircraft such as RAF Hawk,RAF
Tucano to WW2 Spitfire, Me108 and Hawker Hunter with hopeful International support, Arena Displays, Crafts & Trade Stalls, 25th Anniversary MG Car Works Rally, Tank Rides, Amusements and much more for all the family to enjoy.

Public entry is permitted from 10am, with gates closing around 5pm.

Proceeds are going to the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Service, now based at RAF Benson. Advanced Tickets are now on sale, at the Abingdon Information Office,located at the Old Abbey House, from Dawsons Music Shop and via Paypal on our website, to which more information can be obtained on: http://www.abingdonfayre.com (http://www.abingdonfayre.com/)

Telephone enquiries are welcome on 01235 529142, with Traders & Crafts persons welcome to book a pitch still.Advanced tickets prices are Adult £7, OAPs & Children £3.50, Under 5s Free.On the day they are Adult £8, OAPs & Children £5, Under 5s Free.

It promises to be the biggest and best event yet to be staged by Neil Porter & his band of volunteers known as the Abingdon Air & Country Show Committee.

cheers

Colin
Press & Sponsorship Officer
8th Abingdon Air & Country Show
14th February 2007, 19:59
espionage

Abingdon yes, May 6th no.

Anyone going to have a go at Santa Pod for the publicity. Mr 59 - it's on your doorstep I believe, and didn't you say that you have the road course bits and settings?

They need some more public names involved in the PR. Shane Lynch has almost been forgotten, they need to get someone new(er) like McFly or Kaiser Chiefs interested!!

Time for some string pulling...
14th February 2007, 22:17
Duane

we are pencilled in to do late may bank hol at Abingdon and Kinloss August bank hol, the Shows will be announced in the next few weeks with the cars possibly being needed for a launch in Horseguards Parade.

Duane
14th February 2007, 23:54
Chigley

Quote:

Kinloss August bank

Kinloss! :eek: that's in Outer Mongolia and the sun never sets in the summer. Has air transport been organised? Scotland's forgotten where it is it's that far north. Three years of purgatory tells me it was. :D
17th February 2007, 09:42
racing59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duane

we are pencilled in to do late may bank hol at Abingdon and Kinloss August bank hol, the Shows will be announced in the next few weeks with the cars possibly being needed for a launch in Horseguards Parade.

Duane

Will that be ALL the cars? Eeeeek

As for Abingdon, I may well be at both then... with my connections to the beneficiary of the former event.

Rob.
17th February 2007, 10:44
Cradge Bank

Will the £5m reforming of Boyzone and the suggested 30 date summer tour affect Mr Lynch's programme?
17th February 2007, 11:21
cgs

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Originally Posted by Cradge Bank

Will the £5m reforming of Boyzone and the suggested 30 date summer tour affect Mr Lynch's programme?

eh???

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a4...to-reform.html

not plans according to that, article dated 14th february 2007 (3 days ago)
17th February 2007, 11:49
Cradge Bank

"no names on papers"

Could well have changed 16th February 2007 according to what I heard on the radio last night.
17th February 2007, 13:13
acorn

it was reported on metro.co.uk back in december that the band had signed up for a tour in 07. then in the 14th feb quote gately says he can't see them getting back together and there's no names on papers.

there was also talk of the tour being in the winter with tickets going on sale late feb early march.

who do you believe? when the tickets go on sale is probably when i'll take it more seriously.
20th February 2007, 19:46
espionage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cradge Bank

Will the £5m reforming of Boyzone and the suggested 30 date summer tour affect Mr Lynch's programme?

He could always bring the band and do a gig at rockingham for the fans!

That's IF they got back together.
20th February 2007, 21:49
Reynard

Quote:

Originally Posted by espionage

He could always bring the band and do a gig at rockingham for the fans!

Cripes, I think that'd have me running away from the circuit as fast as possible, camera gear and all!!! :eek:
21st February 2007, 21:51
racing59

Whassup?

Too much pop?
26th February 2007, 20:23
Dave17

Have a look at the new look BRSCC web site.....

http://www.brscc-new.co.uk/
27th February 2007, 00:07
Al_Green

it'll be nice when it's all finished and goes live properly...
27th February 2007, 16:52
Dave17

I see what you meen Al. The first time I clicked on it there was a great ASCAR picture, when I checked the link it had changed to a FFord!!
27th February 2007, 18:02
JDPower

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave17

I see what you meen Al. The first time I clicked on it there was a great ASCAR picture, when I checked the link it had changed to a FFord!!

Then a Caterham, then an Escort. Think you'll find thats by design, dare say when its finished it will alternate through the pics while you're on the page, not just every time you refresh.

Miles better than the old site though.
5th March 2007, 00:16
Al_Green

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duane

we are pencilled in to do late may bank hol at Abingdon and Kinloss August bank hol, the Shows will be announced in the next few weeks with the cars possibly being needed for a launch in Horseguards Parade.

Duane

Bit more info discovered (from the company I volunteer to work for at Leeds Festival who have included these dates on their 2007 calendar for site staff recruitment...)

These events are the RAFs Sprit of Adventure recruitment and technology weekends, with static and air displays, plus the 'other' stuff to make for a good family day out. There was supposed to be a Spirit of Adventure show last August bank holiday at Abingdon but it wasn't able to be organised around RAF operations in the time available and it was canned - the billing for that included SCSA & Pickup demos (plus Formula BMWs, but not sure if these were demonstrating their racing or airbourne capabilities). (info from militaryairshows.co.uk)

This year it'll be over two events, Abingdon in May & Kinloss in August.

The website should be http://www.raf.mod.uk/spiritofadventure although there's nothing there at the moment, but apparently further details will appear there later in the year

Al
5th March 2007, 00:21
Al_Green

Further info - From the RAF 2007 plan on their website...

Quote:

Developed from the RAF Strategy, the RAF now has an engagement strategy, a key pillar of which is the new “Spirit of Adventure” concept for 2007 to promote the image, reputation and profile of the Royal Air Force through a range of air power-based activities. The initiative comprises merchandising, films, publications and two major Spirit of Adventure events.

RAF ground displays, aircraft fly-pasts, role demonstrations and static exhibits will all be involved, and the event will feature live music, extreme sports, theme park activities, competitions and many other attractions - a completely different approach from the standard air show profile. Two Spirit of Adventure events are planned for 2007, one in the South of England in May and one in Southern Scotland in Aug. Tickets will go on sale shortly.

Al.
5th March 2007, 09:31
Chigley

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one in Southern Scotland

I hope the navigators didn't write this!!!

Map of Kinloss
7th March 2007, 06:37
racing59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chigley

I hope the navigators didn't write this!!!

Map of Kinloss

Och Cap'n Mainwaring, We're all doomed!

My nose will bleed if we go further up than Thirsk....

Still, should be fun.

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