Welcome to the website of the MVT's South East Midlands Area. Our members look after and restore a whole range of ex-military vehicles with both UK and overseas origins. Vehicles include the well known Jeep through to tanks, transporters, lorries, Land Rovers, motor bikes, the humble folding bicycle and range from pre-First World War to the present day. Local areas hold informal monthly meetings that provide a forum for members to discuss just about any topic they want. Wherever you are, you can be sure there is another member who can help or who knows someone who can. Our meetings are usually held at the Aviator pub,
Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, at 8pm on the first Thursday of the
month (but not January). Just go into the bar and ask for directions to
the MVT meeting room. Check first with the Diary section in case the
venue or date has changed. The MVT's main website is at www.mvt.org.uk and there is also a Facebook page: Military Vehicle Trust Last mvtsem.com site update: 01-08-18
If you would like to be notified via email when the MVTSEM website is updated, please send an email requesting this to petegerry@btinternet.com including your name and MVT membership number. By doing this you are consenting to the webmaster keeping your name and email address on a database. Your email address will not be shared with any third party.
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MVs are welcome to help celebrate the 25th anniver- sary of the Carpet- bagger Aviation Museum on Saturday, September 1, 1000-1700hours. Displays include C Troop, 12st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron, 1940 dance troupe and a ukulele band. Refreshments are available and entrance to the museum is free. Address: Sunnyvale Farm, Lamport Rd, Harrington, Northampton NN6 9PF
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JFC Chicksands is putting together a dinner night Chicksands on June 13, 2019, to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. They have requested any support/assistance that our members may be able to offer to mark the occasion with the presence of a couple of era vehicles to stand outside the Mess, to the front and potentially in the rear garden area. They would present a magnificent backdrop for arrivals on the night and offer a perfect backdrop to the photographer on the night taking photos of the attending guests (approx 180-200 military personnel and their partners). They have also invited the three surviving D-Day veterans who are currently resident at the Royal Hospital Chelsea to attend the evening as honoured guests.JFC Chicksands would provide food and refreshments and cover any costs associated with supporting the event, but will be bound by a budget (yet to be determined by the Mess Manager!). If you are interested, contact Tim Hawkes.
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The Royal British Legion in Northampton is organising a “Saying Thank You” event on Saturday, September 1, at Becket's Park, Northampton, and has requested MVs. Here are the details: Arrive at/before 10.30am; 6pm finish; organiser: Russ Barrie – 07816 649 097.
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Message from the Bedford RBL: I am the DPAO for Royal British Legion, Bedford. On August 12th we are holding an annual Poppy Walk for Honour at Priory Country Park, Bedford. As it is the centenary of the end of the first world war, we are focusing on Bedfordshire and the Home Front as well as the forces. We have a few attractions booked including a brass band, singers, fairground ride etc, but are hoping to find someone who would be willing to bring a military vehicle/vehicles for the public to see (and possibly collect donations for RBL) please. Our facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Royal-British-Legion-Bedfordshire-Poppy-Walk-for-Honour-214464469117072/Royal British Legion Bedfordshire Poppy Walk for HonourI look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards Jane Vallance (Janie Vee) Royal British Legion, Riders Branch, Bedfordshire DPAO.Email: janiev1969@hotmail.com
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Around 100 members and guests crowded into the Cirrus Room at The Aviation to hear our guest speaker World War Two Lancaster pilot Rusty Waughman, of 101 Special Duties Squadron, RAF. Report and pictures in the Area Minutes section.
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Secure vehicle storage for vehicles up to GMC lorry size is available at Rushden. Please contact Gary Stock if you are interested on 07850 401271.
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THE MVT's Council of Management meeting in February agreed to start a Facebook page. There were some concerns about this in terms of the reputation of the MVT but it was thought that members would do their best to ensure that the page is fun, interactive and above all useful for the members of the MVT and potential members. Please encourage other members to join!
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We want to know what South East Midlands Area members have lurking in their garages and sheds, so please send us a picture and short write-up of your green machine. We'll put them on the Members' Vehicles section. Email the webmaster at petegerry@btinternet.com and attach a jpeg picture. Or you could bring along a photograph and description to a monthly meeting.
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An Army surplus and military clothing and equipment store in North- ampton is offering a 10 per cent discount for MVT members on production of your member- ship card. Combat Cellar is in The Maltings, St James Road, which is part of the Westbridge filling station and taxi compound, just down the hill from Northampton Station. There is parking right outside. Opening times are pictured. The website is www.combatcellar.com
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If you consider yourself in the South East Midlands Area, it is vital that you affiliate yourself to the area. Only those who have affiliated can stand for office, vote at meetings or take part in the mileage award. It's easy to do, just go onto the main MVT website (www.mvt.org.uk) and click on the "Membership/join" tab. Then click on "Affiliation Form" tab. Fill in the form, selecting "South East Midlands", tick the "I'm not a robot" square and submit it. It only takes a few minutes.
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MEETINGS
Our meetings are usually held at the Aviator pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, at 8pm on the first Thursday of the month (but not January). Just go into the bar and ask for directions to the MVT meeting room. Check first with the Diary section in case the venue or date has changed.
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