interesting

Seems like an extraordinary choice given the 'excuses' for abandoning Newbury show ground with its excellent transport links. My father and I used to be regulars at the big Beaulieu autojumble (I even bought a nice little engine there one year!) and it was always a bit of a pig to get to with guaranteed traffic around Winchester and Southampton plus near grid lock on the network of tiny B roads across the New Forest. Perhaps, as this letter covers the Land Rover event only, the engine and tractor sale will not follow.

Nick H

I had a quick word with Jim Wilkie when gave one of his 'Dustbin' film shows at our club meeting tonight. The distinct impression I had from him was that things were 'in hand' regarding the engine and tractor sort out but he would not expand further. He was forthcoming regarding the Land Rover event already mentioned.

JohnR

Tickets are =A38.50 Sat and =A38.00 Sunday so a hike on Newbury's prices. Still not too bad though. I doubt I will be there though. Newbury is only 20 minutes from me so convenience was the deciding factor.

John

150 miles each way for us, although as Rita's Sister lives down the road at Pennington, I suppose it could be a 'brownie point' trip....

Peter

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c> To far for me, c> would make the bits I might need very expensive to buy.

c> Martin P

Are we still talking about the Land Rover do, or have I missed some news about the engine and tractor event?

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To far for me, would make the bits I might need very expensive to buy.

sorry nick I'm assuming as usual :-))

If you are assuming that I know the details - I don't. All I can find on the Old Sod's site

regarding the vintage sale is a statement thus "we are working on new dates and venues for the Vintage Sortouts but are not yet in a position to announce them" and a few plugs for alternative events (including Enstone). So, if you know more, do tell! If you are assuming that the vintage sale is also destined for Beaulieau - that's not how I read it.

I am still astounded by some of the reasons given for abandoning Newbury, particularly the concerns over road congestion. It is the Royal Berkshire Showground for goodness sake, the locals and/or police must expect people to go there for events - indeed the whole of the M4, A34 junction was recently remodelled, in part to cope with show traffic. The area covered by the vintage sortout is a fraction of that occupied by the County show and I would imagine the attendance figures are similarly lower, I have certainly never had any problems getting in - usually under ten minutes from leaving the M4 to being parked up.

Nick H