Bishops Castle 2012
 

Thinking of having a look at this event when is it please? unless its been cancelled

Next weekend 15th and 16th.

Of course it isn't cancelled. it is not on a field, it is on the streets of the town.
But so much is obvious to anyone who can use the tinterweb ;)
Davy....Blackjack is already there, and liquid refreshment has been fully catered for.:D
You will be safe, I don't think W6Cloggs is up to chasing anyone round the streets for a week or two.

There are, however alot of other engine owners..................

You'd better introduce yourself to Mrs BF!!! ;)

I may have second thoughts now.

No No,you come along, a number of engine owners in these parts would like to meet you for a ...chat!

Davy, We will be there. I will be your character witness and protect you from those Salopians. You have my number, call me when you get there.

Thats ok Dave i can manage those Shroppie Salopians, ..i think.
Thanks.

I might pop along.... ;-)

Unfortunatley I won't have anything to show off with me mind..... hehehe

I don't hold Grudges mind Davy! Your safe...

Come along Davy. It would be good to meet you. Us outsiders could gang-up against the locals!

We'll find you your own special corner where you can hang out...I think we'll call it Wales.

Samson & KGV nicely tucked up in the shed ready!

That's OK so long as Ted the Bed will share it with us.

Foot is a lot better now ! looking forward to meeting Davy but I don't think he has the bottle !!! after all he has never shown his face yet

You also have another chance to tell Blackjack how good your wrist band is!

I think you might risk it being shoved somewhere the magnets don't shine!!!

There's no fool like an old fool ;) Like they say you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink !

So, is Bishops castle two days?

Where is one best to go on the Saturday, and a Sunday respectiveley, having never been before. Times,Locations, etc?

Go Saturday, stay Saturday night, go home Sunday, simples.

Dave,

Engines on display in the cattle market saturday day, sunday day. All sorts of stuff all over town, classic/vintage cars tractors etc.

Parade round town in the afternoon.

Come late afternoon on the Saturday the engines will dissapear, to be replaced by a fair. The engines return in the evening, mostly parked outside pubs, usually untill the early hours if the weather is good.

The two places to be are down the bottom of Town by the Six Bells, or up town near the Three Tuns and Castle Hotel.

No worries there Roy I'll be in the smelly old ERF with the shed on the back thanks to Tony. Inflatables are banned!

Dave, personally having only been for the past couple of years I'd agree with Hedd. Get there Saturday, Engines all in the cattle market with the public milling around asking questions about the engines (all of which I point in Hedd's direction as he knows what he's talking about) makes for a great atmosphere. Followed by the afternoon parade and the evening run up the hill to the pub.

Two glorious days.
Sat. Engines come up out of the wood yard mid-morning and assemble in the cattle market. A grand parade statrts at the top of the town about midday, which the steam contingent join at the bottom of the hill, then it is back to the cattle market for the afternoon static display until about 4pm
Around 7pm a few engines go up to the top of the town and stand on display until around midnight. To me, the best part of the weekend with pubs (including one of the oldest micro breweries in the UK) plus hot food shops and a big crowd.
Sunday. Th engines come out of the wood yard mid-morning and stay on display in the cattle market until about 4pm, which is followed by the Grand Parade before everyone heads for home.
It depends on how long you have to spare. I go both days. The Sat evening is to me by far the best part of the weekend

No magnets Tony - Negative ions that are said to last 10,000 years!

And I have been told where to shove them already - in one ear and out the other.

Bring your laptop to Bishops Castle Tony. I have some photos and a couple of vids on a memory stick for you

Is there any where to camp if one was to come for the evening? lol

send a PM to v8spider and ask him. He has a field where the miniatures camp. He may let you stay there. Or there is Mellington Hall campsite where we are at about £5 per night. We could provide transport for you if needed. The camp site is about 4 miles from Bishops Castle

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First post I know but try - http://foxholes-castle.co.uk/

The whole point of Michealmas Fair was started was as a street fair with a few vintage vehicles thrown in to generate extra visitors to the town to spend money with the local shops,pubs, campsites etc.


The biggest problem the Michealmas Fair Comittee have is getting visitors to pay, as it in the streets. to cover costs for next years event to go ahead.

So any visitors please could they support the event by buying a wristband £5 for the whole weekend, there really is so much more to see than the vintage section, with music,dancers performers, with stalls selling local produce, the mountain bike stunt team are worth a look on Sunday,

Forecast is good lets all have a good weekend :)

£5 a night, says £15 on the we site, either you forgot to press the 1 or you are trying to put them out of business! Come on Roy dip your hand in your pocket and support the event with cash as well as your smile!

Seeing as how the regular team has gone to Bedford, I might try and twist Dad's arm and bring Big Red if the weather is nice. It doesn't come out these day's if there is a chance of rain.

Don't know which web site you are looking at Lacey. The proper one says:-
Prices

Touring caravan on hardstanding pitch, to include 2 adults and 2 children, satellite TV, electric, water and awning - £25 per night.

Extra adults £5 per person per night.

Camping from £5 per person per night. Electric also available at extra cost for tents/trailer tents.

I can only quote what I read.
By the way, we do support the event. Every photo and video we do over the weekend is given to v8-spider for his own use. Last year he got about 16Gb of photos & videos. He does such a good job that he does not have time to photograph himself.

Crikey Roy, that is way way better than mates rates.
Now I know why V8Spider is so poor.
Me and Mrs BJ normally do any charity donations to Help for Heroes and Macmillan Homes, it looks like this year I need to add the Evans family to the list.

Now quite seriously Roy.....
Alistair has moved my engine, and I will be doing, as I have done in the past, asking for his nominated charity and bunging them a few quid. i think you have received just as big a favour, how about Saturday afternoon we create a bit of PR for the fair and for charity if we both match each other with a decent public donation?.

I have had a free pram and you a free holiday ;););)
We can have a chat when we meet tomorrow or saturday morning.

Well we have two engines loaded and we are looking forward to our first beer!!!!

Can't wait!!

Sure John. Why not. A cracking idea. Alistair has looked after us for 4 years. It is the least we can do.
I have a standing order for a quarterly donation to The British Legion, but I am sure there will be a bit left over from my pension.
See you in the yard Saturday Morning.

After about midnight on Saturday when the engine has been safely put away?

Naturally.

Too late for me, Doreen needs her beauty sleep. I will just drink and think of you all.

We have always paid, it's a small price for a great weekend or even for just a day visit. The first time we went the collectors were in the street and made it clear it was a voluntary contribution and so a lot of people weren't coughing up. Last year they were set up at the gate as you left the car park so it looked like an entrance charge.. I think that was a better way to catch people.

See you all tomorrow morning bright and early.