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• PADSTOW: July 06, 2012 - July 08, 2012

[Rottweiler]

 Anyone coming down here to Cornwall on 6th 7th & 8th July may like to come to the Padstow Vintage and Country Rally. The model marquee there will contain some wonderful Ship & Boat models which will vary between Lifeboats,Fishing Boats,Warships and more.There will be many varieties of models,fairground,circus,airport,waggons,etc,some never before seen in Cornwall. The Show itself will contain many attractions,Cooking Demos by Rick Stein or Associates,Tractors,Steam Engines,Free flying Eagles and other birds of prey,food tent,evening entertainment,something for all ages and walks of life,spread over 4 fields.Come and see us!
It is our 25th Anniversary Show this year and promises to be even more special

[Bill D203]

Wow! I didn't know about this show. Can't make it this year but do post the date up for next year. We Love Padstow and can be found there for the Oss on Mayday. Many beer have been drunk in the Cornish Arms St Merryn. Happy days. Maybe next year

[Rottweiler]

Hi There, shame you cant make it this year, but if you would like to make a note, it is always held on the first weekend in July so next year will be the 5th 6th and 7th .
Hope to see you there!
Mick

[Rottweiler]

 Padstow Vintage Rally IS going ahead.The main field is in a reasonable condition.Exhibitors of all types have started arriving, Most of the marquees are up. My Model Marquee is practically full of all types of exhibits,from boats to fairgrounds to horsedrawn wagons.
If you are in Cornwall, come and support our 25th Anniversary Show ? Something for all ages.
Thanks.
Mick F

[Bill D203]

Padstow Vintage Rally IS going ahead.The main field is in a reasonable condition.Exhibitors of all types have started arriving, Most of the marquees are up. My Model Marquee is practically full of all types of exhibits,from boats to fairgrounds to horsedrawn wagons.
If you are in Cornwall, come and support our 25th Anniversary Show ? Something for all ages.
Thanks.
Mick F

I wish I was there Have a great show.

[Bill D203]

How are you getting on with the rain? Poured with rain on my way up to Derbyshire!!!
Have a great time.

[Rottweiler]

Sadly to say after a wonderful start on Friday,with my marquee full of all types of wonderful models, the rain DID come,and coupled with the extra strong gales,we had to abandon the rally this morning(Saturday) due to the conditions.The understanding and disappointment of us all was great,and we all pulled together to get things organised and all those that wanted to be towed out,were able to get away.This is the first Rally Marquee I have organised,and despite the adverse conditions,all the exhibitors who came to support me,want to come back again next year, so I must have done something right!
I sincerely Thank ALL those who gave up their time,to attend,and make the first day enjoyable.
Thanks again,
Mick French

[Neil]

what a great shame, Mick.................I really feel for you and all those guys, not only down there but all around the country this summer that have had to cancel doo's just like yours because of the crap summer that we are all enduring.
best regards,and take care going home.
neil.

[Bill D203]

Sorry to here yours news off the show. I got called off from doing the PA for a kids dance festival yesterday  . The sun was out but the ground was to soft to get my car and pa kit on the site. But what did it.  For real was the Police shut the only road down outside the school because there was a suspect spill of ???? You have never seen as many police, fire, ambulance crew in one place just for a split bag of cement!!!!
Anyway Mick if. You do it next year I may try and come down for a week.

[Rottweiler]

thanks Bill,PM me to tell me what models you have, and I will try to get you in the marquee? I will try to post a couple of photos of the models,when I get back home hopefully tomorrow!The ground is drying up,and 4 wheeled drivers can get out under their own power now

[Rottweiler]

 Although not strictly speaking model boats, I tried to get as many different types of models on show,to give the paying public more to see. The photos I have posted, were all taken after we had announced the abandonment of the Rally due to the adverse conditions,so are not of the best condition, with the exhibitors packing up ready to get a tow out !
I hope you will appreciate some of the wonderful models on show, with exhibitors coming from as far afield as the Midlands to support me and the Rally.
I appreciate the efforts of all of them, and most have said they will come again next year. Here goes.........

Sincerely,
Mick

[Rottweiler]

 a selection of appledore lifeboats, from the "Arab" to the Tyne Class

[Rottweiler]

Part of a superb farm model taking up 6 tables.

[Rottweiler]

part two of the farm

[Rottweiler]

some more

[Rottweiler]

 just two more
a collection of "steam & Stobart"
And my display of "Lifeboats through the Years"
Thanks for looking
Mick F

[Neil]

great stuff, Mick.......sad that the weather couldn't be relied on..........what have we all done to deserve this s***................I blame all those water authorities for putting hose pipe bans on.......just tempting providence.
neil.