Tank museum 4/9/11

[Phil]

Originally Posted by ncfc1950

Hi Guys
Just my own opinion..
Having done this event before & I'm sure Ray (Squires) will agree we will probably need to be in place on the show ground by 10.30 latest as we will need some time to get ourselves sorted out.I agree that Monkey world would be a good meeting point as it's 5 mins away so if we go for a 1000-1015 meet up we should be OK.
Cheers Ian

Hi Ian, do you think we should be there earlier?

[nick nick]

We are staying at a B&B just off the A351 wareham road
How far are we from the meeting point and what time would you reckon
we would have to set off to get there as i understand
there is a steam rally in the area and the roads may be a
little congested

[Ray squires]

Originally Posted by nick nick

We are staying at a B&B just off the A351 wareham road
How far are we from the meeting point and what time would you reckon
we would have to set off to get there as i understand
there is a steam rally in the area and the roads may be a
little congested

The Steam Fair is near to Blandford and won`t have any effect on the Bovington Show. With regards to travel time from your b+b it`s only 10 - 15 mins from Monkey World and both Bovington and Monkey World are sign posted from Wareham.

May i make a general suggestion to all? It may be a good idea to meet at Monkey World for 9.15 - 9.30 and aim to be at Bovington no later than 10am.I have shown cars at this event before with the 3 counties car club and the event starts at 10am.
If we arrive any later we will struggle to get into the showground due to the volume of traffic from the general public attending and also the Car Boot thats taking place.
It`s just a suggestion so feel free to comment.

Ray

[nick nick]

Originally Posted by Ray squires

The Steam Fair is near to Blandford and won`t have any effect on the Bovington Show. With regards to travel time from your b+b it`s only 10 - 15 mins from Monkey World and both Bovington and Monkey World are sign posted from Wareham.

May i make a general suggestion to all? It may be a good idea to meet at Monkey World for 9.15 - 9.30 and aim to be at Bovington no later than 10am.I have shown cars at this event before with the 3 counties car club and the event starts at 10am.
If we arrive any later we will struggle to get into the showground due to the volume of traffic from the general public attending and also the Car Boot thats taking place.
It`s just a suggestion so feel free to comment.

Ray

Thanks for the advice Ray ..Although we have been to that particular area
before it was some years ago.
As for meeting at 09.15 Thats ok with me

[Phil]

Hi chaps, I am happy to go along with Rays advice, meet at 9.15? Does anyone know if the monkeyworld is definately ok as a meeting point?

[nick nick]

Originally Posted by Phil

Hi chaps, I am happy to go along with Rays advice, meet at 9.15? Does anyone know if the monkeyworld is definately ok as a meeting point?

From what i remember of Monkey world the car park was a large area
made up of loose stone and outside the main entrance .
And if its still that way i cant see there being a problem especially at
09.15 in the morning...I dare say you could phone...and find out but
you might be tempting fate....Best to just do it. By the time they notice
us we will more then likely be on our way

[Phil]

Originally Posted by nick nick

From what i remember of Monkey world the car park was a large area
made up of loose stone and outside the main entrance .
And if its still that way i cant see there being a problem especially at
09.15 in the morning...I dare say you could phone...and find out but
you might be tempting fate....Best to just do it. By the time they notice
us we will more then likely be on our way

I would happily go along with that.

[Ian G]

Hi guys
I can swing (pun intended) by Monkey world next week end and do a reccy if it helps..
Cheers Ian

[Phil]

Originally Posted by ncfc1950

Hi guys
I can swing (pun intended) by Monkey world next week end and do a reccy if it helps..
Cheers Ian

That would be great Ian. Thanks.

[stevemac]

Originally Posted by ncfc1950

Hi guys
I can swing (pun intended) by Monkey world next week end and do a reccy if it helps..
Cheers Ian

Maybe you should take Flying Banana with you