Roger's Road Run, 2022
Roger’s Road Run returned on January 23, 2022, after a one-year Covid break and once again an eclectic mix of MVs tackled the lanes of South Northamptonshire. This year, rendezvousing at The Red Lion Truckstop near M1 Junction 16 were an Austin K6, three Jeeps, six assorted Land Rovers, Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Deuce-and-a-half, Fordson WOT2 and a Dodge Ram crewbus.
Road run supremo Roger Higgerson led the way in his LR Lightweight with fellow organiser Sean Crompton bringing up the rear.
We were delighted to welcome MVs from the neighbouring North Oxon and the Cotswolds area and many thanks go to Roger and Sean for organising a pleasant day out.
Picture above by Vaughn Glynn.
Pictures from Peter Clarke
Pictures from Vaughn Glynn
Pictures from Kevin Lamberth
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New Year's Day 2022 Vintage Stony
Some of the MVs from the South East Midlands Area at the annual Vintage Stony car meet at Stony Stratford on New Year's Day, 2022. Well done to George and Felicity Jackson, who won the Spirit of the Show award with their Daimler Ferret.
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2021 Poppy service, road run and a big bang
We once again attended a Remembrance Service at the Weldon memorial, near Corby, followed by a road run and a late lunch at John and Judith Underwood's home at East Carlton. Six Jeeps, two Champs, Ferret, Pulse ambulance, UAZ, Chevrolet pick-up, Standard staff car and a brace of motorcycles gathered at the memorial where John Underwood layed a wreath on behalf of the South East Midlands Area, MVT.
We then headed to the former B-17 base at Deenethorpe where Neil Whatling fired his 1943 25-pounder field gun. A bonus was a display from a Russian YAK 50 aircraft, Ears still ringing, it was off for a run around North Northamptonshire taking in the Grafton Underwood USAAF memorial and two goes through the
ford at Geddington.
Many thanks go to John and Judith and Tim Webster for making the arrangements.
* The Weldon branch of the RBL would like to thank the members of the SEM MVT for their help and participation in the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Service A total of over £600 was raised at Weldon Garage and Deenethorpe airfield. Also thanks to MVT photographer Kevin Lamberth for recording the event.
Convoy picture by Ashley Lowe, via Heather Bailey
Pictures below by Kevin Lamberth
Pictures below from Tim Cross
Operation Poppy 2021
Heather Bailey and Charlie selling poppies in Kettering Town centre
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Selling poppies at Weldon (above and below).
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Selling poppies at Dobbies Garden Centre, Harlestone Heath, Northampton (above).
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Selling poppies at Riverside Retail Park, Northampton (above).
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Jim Ragosa and Steve Smith at the launch of Corby’s Poppy Appeal in the town centre on October 30.
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Will's Chevy in 2021 Goodwood parade
Will Needham was invited to participate in the prestigious “Heroes” parade of vehicles at the Goodwood Revival in September with his 1941 Canadian Military Pattern Chevrolet 15cwt truck. He bought a new uniform for the occasion.
Following a speech from the Duke of Richmond, 150-odd military and civilian vehicles took to the circuit in a glorious display, with modern day heroes – the doctors, nurses and other key workers who were indispensable in the fight against Covid-19 – riding on-board, waving to the massed crowds.
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes made up the parade, from the compact 125cc Royal Enfield Flying Flea to the 33-ton Sherman tank. A Daimler Dingo Scout car led the parade, while a 1929 Dennis fire engine contributed to the civilian contingent. The heavy artillery including a 5.5in Howitzer Field Gun towed behind a Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Vehicle, while the HMS Devonshire 4" Naval Guns fired poignantly from their position beside the circuit.
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The Victory Show, 2021
Pictures from Kevin Lamberth
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Tanks, Trucks and Firepower, 2021
Many SEM members enjoyed a mainly dry but chilly Tanks, Trucks and Firepower show at Dunchurch on August Bank Holiday.
Pictures from Kevin Lamberth
