Diary Dates

April 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]

• 1: Saturday. The Darlington Military Modelling Society is hosting the Sword and Lance 2023 Model Show at the Darlington Mowden Park RFC, DL2 1DL. Doors open between 9-30am and 4pm. Traders’ stands, demonstrations and displays with a military theme. Email:[email protected]

• 2: Sunday. A classic arms fair is being held at the Exhibition Hall, Kempton Park Race Course, Staines Road East, TW16 5AQ. Doors open between 9-30am and 2-30pm. Plenty of collectables on offer. www.kemptonclassicarmsfair.co.uk

• 2: Sunday. The Yeovil Model Show is being held at the Westfield Academy, Stiby Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3EP. Doors open between 10 and 4pm. Traders’ stalls, demonstrations and displays, some with a military theme. Email:[email protected]

• 2: Sunday. A militaria fair is being hosted at the Royal British Legion Club, Broadway, Yaxley, PE7 3NR. Doors open between 9-30am and 1-30pm. Wide range of traders with a wide range of collectables. Email: [email protected]

• 2: Sunday. A vintage antique and militaria fair is being held at the Petersfield Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hants. GU31 3EA. Doors open between 10am and 4pm. Plenty of collectables for all interests. www.phoenixvamfairs.co.uk

• 8-9: Saturday & Sunday. The Military Vehicle Trust is holding a multi-period re-enactment and vehicle event at Bodrhyddan Hall, Dyserth, North Wales, LL18 5SB. Trade stalls, vehicles and reenactors. www.eventbrite.co.uk

• 9: Sunday. A giant flea market is being held at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN. Doors open between 9-30am and 4pm. Full range of collectables, including some militaria. www.sheptonflea.com

• 16: Sunday. A militaria arms and armour fair is being held at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ. Doors open between 7am and 2pm. Full range of collectables for most interests. www.chathammilitariafairs.co.uk

• 16: Sunday. A medal and militaria fair is being held at the Copdock Community Hall, London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3JD. Doors open between 9-30am and 2pm. Wide range of collectables. For further details visit Copdock Medal and Militaria Fair on Facebook.

• 16: Sunday. A giant militaria fair is being held at Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA. Doors open between 10am and 3pm. Full selection of collectables available. www.northernarmsfairs.co.uk

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

• 22-23: Saturday & Sunday. The Living History UK Festival 2023 is being held at the Moira Furnace, Swadlincote, Derby, DE12 6AT. Traders, re-enactment groups, arena displays and lectures. www.livinghistory.co.uk

• 23: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at the Thetford Leisure Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD. Doors open between 10am and 2pm. Full range of collectables. www.thetfordmilitariafair.com

• 23: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at the Holiday Inn, Scotch Corner, DL10 5NR. Doors open between 10am and 2-30pm. Good selection of collectables. www.northernarmsfairs.co.uk

• 23: Sunday. A vintage, antique and militaria fair is being held at the Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College, Barton Cross, Horndean, Hants., PO8 9PQ. Doors open between 10am and 4pm. Full range of collectables to meet most interests. www.phoenixvamfairs.co.uk

• 30: Sunday. A militaria and medal fair is being held at the Reach Free School, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Herts., WD3 8AB. Doors open between 10am and 2pm. Full range of collectables. www.hertfordshiremilitariamedalfair.com

• 30: Sunday. Preston Arms Fair is being held at the Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5RU. Doors open between 9am and 2-30pm. Wide range of collectables. www.northernarmsfairs.co.uk

• 30: Sunday. Chelmsford Militaria has a new venue at the Shenfield High School, Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8RN. Doors open between 10am and 1-30pm. www.chelmsfordmilitaria.com