Diary Dates

August 2023

Event organisers, militaria dealers, museums, re-enactments groups, war gaming & modelling clubs and organisations who wish to list their event here, please send details to John Norris at [email protected]

• 6: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at the Maltings, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR. Doors open between 10am and 2pm. Full range of collectables available. www.ghq.uk.com

• 6: Sunday. The Scale Model and Wargaming Exhibition 2023 is being held at the Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, South Gos., BS35 3JB. Demonstrations, trade stands, and displays, some with a military theme. An opportunity to find out more about wargaming. Doors open between 9-30am and 4pm. Email: [email protected]

• 6: Sunday. Northern Arms Fairs is holding a militaria fair at the Cedric Ford Pavilion, Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, NG24 2NY. Doors open between 10am and 3pm. Wide range of collectables available. www.northernarmsfairs.co.uk

• 11: Friday. A militaria fair is being held at the Memorial Hall in Shatterford Lane, Wolverley, Worcs. DY11 5TN. Wide range of collectables available. Contact Adrian Robins on 07816 853878.

• 12 and 13: Saturday and Sunday. Members of the MVT will be supporting the Little Ellingham Vintage Working Weekend with a display of vehicles at White Lodge Farm, Little Ellingham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1JW. Contact 01953 850238 or 07801 557640.

• 13: Sunday. A giant flea market is being held at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN. Wide range of collectables available for many interests, including some militaria. Doors open between 9-30am to 4pm. www.sheptonflea.com

• 13: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ. Doors open between 7am and 2pm with a full range of collectables available. www.chamhammilitariafairs.co.uk

• 13: Sunday. The North Devon Model Show is being held at the Park Community School, Barnstaple, Devon. Doors open between 10am and 4pm. Demonstrations, trade stands and displays, some with a military theme. www.northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk

• 13: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at Penkridge Market, Gas House, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5AP. This is a return to this venue by an established event. www.3elepahntsantiques.com

• 19-20: Saturday and Sunday. The White Horse Military Show, now in its second year, will be near Keevil Airfield, Melksham, Wilts., BA14 6HG. This is a multi-period event with re-enactment spanning the Napoleonic Wars, both world wars, and more recent conflicts. Re-enactment group displays, demonstrations, military vehicles, and trade stands. www.whms.org.uk

• 20: Sunday. North Essex Militaria Fairs is holding a militaria fair at Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1EJ. Doors open between 9-30am and 3pm. Full range of collectables available. Contact Keith Beaumont on either 07980 602015 or 01206 982166.

• 20: Sunday. Modelfest 2023 is being held at the Hart Leisure Centre, Emerald Avenue, Fleet, Hants., GU51 5HS. Doors open between 10am and 4pm. Demonstrations, trade stands, and displays, some with a military theme. www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk

• 20: Sunday. The Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5RU, is hosting Preston Arms Fair. Doors open between 9am and 2-30pm. Full range of collectables on offer. www.northernarmsfairs.co.uk

• 20: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at the Yate Leisure Centre, Kennedy Way, Bristol, BS37 4DQ. Doors open between 10-30am and 2pm. Wide range of collectables available, but please note that no firearms are sold at this venue. Contact Mark Carter on either: 01753 534777 or 07871 777062.

• 25 to 28: Saturday to Monday inclusive. The multi-period re-enactment Military Odyssey Show is being held at the Kent Showground, Detling, ME14 3JF. Military vehicles, re-enactment groups spanning 2,000 years of history, battle re-enactment displays, and a militaria fair all in one place. www.militaryodyssey.com

• 27: Sunday. A model show is being held at the Prestwood Centre, Staffs., ST18 0BD. Doors open between 10am and 4pm. Demonstrations, trade stalls, and displays, some with a military theme. Contact: [email protected]