DIARY DATES - MAY 2024

10 to 12: Friday to Sunday. Military vehicle gathering at the Brougham Hall Wartime Weekend at Brougham, Penrith, CA10 2DE. Displays by re-enactment groups and a full mixture of vehicles from the WWII period. www.broughamhall.co.uk
11: Saturday. Behind-the-scenes tour at the Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG, visiting the workshops and other parts before being allowed into a Panzer IV. A great treat for someone who is a tank enthusiast. www.tankmuseum.org

11 and 12: Saturday and Sunday. Tilford Village at War returns to the Rural Life Museum, Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Two days of re-enactment and vehicles set against a ‘Home Front’ backdrop. Vehicles, groups, and some traders’ stalls for collectors. www.rural-life.org.uk

12: Sunday. A militaria fair is
being held at the Bunyan Centre, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS.
Full range of collectables.
www.arms-and-armour-uk.com

12: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ. Doors open between 7am and 2pm. Extensive range of collectables. www.chathammilitariafairs.co.uk

12: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at the Memorial Hall, Shatterford Lane, Wolverley, Worcs., DY11 5TN. Full range of collectables available. Contact 07816 853878.

12: Sunday. The Victory Services Club, 63/79 Seymour Street, London, W2 2HF, is hosting the Britannia Medal Fair. Doors open between 9-30am and 2pm. www.noonans.co.uk

12: Sunday. A giant flea market is being held at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN. Doors open between 9-30am and 4pm. Collectables for many interests, including books, photographs, and some militaria. www.sheptonflea.com

19: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at the Hildenborough Village Hall, Riding Lane, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9HY. Doors open between 7am and 12 midday. Full range of collectables. www.bexleymedalsandmilitaria.co.uk/news.php

19: Sunday. The Armour, Arms, Medals, and Militaria Fair is being held at the Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5RU. Doors open between 9am and 2pm. Extensive range of collectables available. www.northernarmsfair.co.uk

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

19: Sunday. A militaria fair is being held at Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1EJ. Very good range of collectables. Doors open between 9-30am and 3pm. Contact Keith Beaumont on 07980 602015 or 01206 982166.

19: Sunday. A new militaria fair is being held at Tyrrells Hall, 67 Dock Road, Little Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM17 6EY. Doors open between 10am and 3pm. Public admission £3.50 on the door. Antique weapons and medals etc. Stalls also available. Contact Lynn on 01375 374493 or [email protected]

25: Saturday. Model Kraft 2024 is being held at the Oakgrove Secondary School, Venturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ. Doors open between 10am and 4pm. Demonstrations, trade stalls, and displays, some with a military theme. www.mksmc.co.uk/show

26: Sunday. A militaria, medal and arms collector’s fair is being held at the Council House, Parkside, Bromsgrove, Worcs., B61 0AE. Doors open between 9am and 1-30pm. Full range of collectables. Contact James Brown on 07980 608211.

26: Sunday. Keston Village Hall in Heathfield Road, Keston, Kent, BR2 6BF, is hosting a militaria fair. Doors open between 8am and 12 midday. Good range of collectables. Contact Darren Swain on 07796 950764.

25 May to 2 June. The Tank Museum at Bovington in Dorset, BH20 6JG, has organised a week-long anniversary event to commemorate 80 years since D-Day. This coincides with the school half-term break and features a full and exciting programme of tanks and other AFVs delivering mobility displays. www.tankmuseum.org