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#365DaysOfBiking- May 17th - Interesting to note that the Wakeboarding company who... May 18, 2013
- May 17th - Spring wends onward, despite somewhat indifferent... May 18, 2013
- May 16th - Spring is here, too, at the verges, hedgerows and... May 17, 2013
- May 16th - A day without rain, for me at least, and quite... May 17, 2013
- May 15th - It was a dreadful commute on the way to the station... May 15, 2013
- May 15th - Today, I went to Redditch for the first time in more... May 15, 2013
- May 14th - Shire Oak Hill is a very old adversary. There’s... May 14, 2013
- May 14th - Grim ride home. The morning wasn’t bad, but... May 14, 2013
- May 13th - But my, the skies did look black. For most of the... May 13, 2013
- May 13th - Not a great day. Over to Telford early, then back to... May 13, 2013
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Tag Archives: classic lorries
Fifth annual Chasewater Transport Show on today!
Just a note to remind readers that it’s the Chasewater Transport Show today – After a long winter, petrol heads are preparing to descend in their droves on Chasewater…
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 2013, Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Chasewater Transport Show, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, DIstrict Council, Epilepsy Action, Grass, Helen Borton, Military vehicle show, Mow, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Steam engines, Vintage Cars
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Fifth annual Chasewater Transport Show this Sunday!
Just a note to remind readers that it’s the Chasewater Transport Show this weekend – After a long winter, petrol heads are preparing to descend in their droves on Chasewater…
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 2013, Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Chasewater Transport Show, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, DIstrict Council, Epilepsy Action, Grass, Helen Borton, Military vehicle show, Mow, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Steam engines, Vintage Cars
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Chasewater Transport Show saved!
The Chasewater Transport Show – the annual event I plug here relentlessly every year – seemed to be in doubt back at the end of January, after major sponsors pulled out. A search for new ones ensued, and Helen Borton, the organiser, has worked hard to locate commercial partners to support this wonderful event.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 2013, Borton, Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Chasewater Transport Show, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, Grass, Helen, Helen Borton, Lichfield, Military vehicle show, New Photos, pulled out, Reservoir, sponsor, sponsorship, Staffordshire, Steam engines, Vintage Cars
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Chasewater Transport Show – future uncertain
Worrying news reaches me regarding one of my favourite annual events at Chasewater. Helen Borton, organiser of the brilliant, and very well attended annual Chasewater Transport Show has announced that two of the show’s sponsors have pulled out, leaving her in the lurch, and without replacement sponsors, the show just cannot go ahead.
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Tagged 2013, Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Chasewater Transport Show, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, Grass, Helen Borton, Lichfield, Military vehicle show, New Photos, pulled out, Reservoir, sponsor, sponsorship, Staffordshire, Steam engines, Vintage Cars
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Pictures from the 2012 Chasewater Transport Show
Well, the day came, and as I always do I pottered up to Chasewater to kick a few tyres, dream a few dreams and ponder over the cars of my youth. I love the Chasewater Transport Show, and as ever, … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community
Tagged 2012, Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, Cycle rides, Helen Borton, Military vehicle show, New Photos, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Steam engines, Vintage Cars
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Chasewater Transport Show today!
Just a note to remind readers that it’s the Chasewater Transport Show today. After no little controversy, the grass is mown, the turtle wax is out and petrol heads are preparing to descend in their droves on Chasewater Country Park … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Chasewater Transport Show 2012, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, DIstrict Council, Grass, Helen Borton, Military vehicle show, Mow, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Steam engines, Vintage Cars
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Chasewater Transport Show: This Sunday!
Just a note to remind readers that it’s the Chasewater Transport Show this weekend. After no little controversy, the grass is mown, the turtle wax is out and petrol heads are preparing to descend in their droves on Chasewater Country … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Chasewater Transport Show 2012, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, DIstrict Council, Grass, Helen Borton, Military vehicle show, Mow, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Steam engines, Vintage Cars
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One Man Went To Mow…
Right, call off the sheep… I have been contacted by Helen Borton, organiser of the Chasewater Transport Show, who readers will recall at the weekend was having some hassle getting things done in preparation for the event at the park … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Chasewater Transport Show 2012, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, Dispute, DIstrict Council, Grass, Helen Borton, Highfields, jobsworth, John Smith, Kevin Yates, Lichfield, Military vehicle show, Mow, New Photos, overspill, Parking, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Steam engines, uncooperative, Vintage Cars
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Chasewater Transport Show: Last year in Brownhills?
Worrying news reaches me about the current management of Chasewater as an events venue. Helen Borton, organiser of the brilliant, and very well attended annual Chasewater Transport Show has contacted me expressing concern over what seems to be a very … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Chasewater Transport Show 2012, CHasewater Vintage & Classic Car Show, classic bikes, Classic cars, classic lorries, Dispute, DIstrict Council, Grass, Helen Borton, Highfields, jobsworth, John Smith, Kevin Yates, Lichfield, Military vehicle show, Mow, New Photos, overspill, Parking, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Steam engines, uncooperative, Vintage Cars
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Classics at Chasewater – but bugger all else…
I’m going to rant, if you’re of a nervous disposition, please look away now. Thank you. Back in April, there was an excellent classic and vintage vehicle event at Chasewater. I, like many others I spoke to there, happened upon … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownhills, Cars in the park, Chasewater, Chasewater car show, Classic Busses, Classic cars, classic lorries, classic vehicles, Classics at Chasewater, local blogs, Reservoir, Staffordshire
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