HELP FOR HEROES - CHANGE OF VENUE

[MrChristian]

The planned Help for Heroes has moved from RAF Church Fenton to Sherburn In Elmet Airfield. This is down New Lennerton Lane, which for Sat Nav types is at LS25 6JE. Events start at 1000 on Sat 4th September and should wrap around 1800.
This is for a good cause and we are aiming high this year on the fund raising front - your support would be gratefully received.
Clive (28 yrs RAF)

[Defcon5]

Have I missed something? What is the event?

[MrChristian]

Fly past by a Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Parachute display
Hot air balloons
RAF and Army Aircraft
Vintage and Historic Aircraft
Many visiting aeroplanes
Veteran & Vintage vehicles, motorcycles and military vehicles
Sports cars and motorcycles
Police, RAF Search & Rescue and Air Ambulance helicopters
Air experiance flights
Flight Simulators and aircraft cockpits
Scale model display and open entry competition ( see below if you wish to bring along a model )
Radio controlled model static display
Services Careers
Childrens rides, bouncy castle and entertainment
Climbing wall
Army Assult Course
Craft Stalls
Tadcaster Fire Engine


Family day out - fund raising for injured servicemen and servicewomen

[Trickie Dickie]

I went to the similar Family Day at Sherburn earlier this year and it was BRILLIANT

A lovely place and plenty to do, decent parking and a nice clubhouse

It is a shame that it is the same weekend as the Back Home in Blackpool for the TVRs

Good luck with it all

Cheers
Richard

PS BTW Clive How much is entry?

[Jag-D]

Might bring some friends along to this

[MrChristian]

£3 each or £10 a car.

[Jag-D]

MrChristian said:

£3 each or £10 a car.

Bargain!

[porscheuro]

think i may have to toodle along for this one

[MrChristian]

Latest update from web site reads - £5 Adalt & £10 a car Clive

[Jag-D]

Clive, how about putting up an event thread with all the details to drag more people along?

[MrChristian]

Very well - I promise not to ramble on about EFA EJ200's or Bloodhound SSC for too long!

Those who are attending Help for Heroes append below:

1. Clive Bell SEAT IBIZA CUPRA SPORT 16V

[Jag-D]

MrChristian said:

Very well - I promise not to ramble on about EFA EJ200's or Bloodhound SSC for too long!

Those who are attending Help for Heroes append below:

1. Clive Bell SEAT IBIZA CUPRA SPORT 16V

Well I was being serious in order to boost the number coming along to this particular event bud. It's in a thread where the information is slightly vague and almost confused where a dedicated thread should give the appropriate information and grab at least a bit of attention.

That being said, I'm hoping to be there with my lady friend if she can make it

[MrChristian]

I am sorry - on previous events I have seen a list which people copy and add their details.

The Help for Heroes event is hosted by Church Fenton Air Training Corps, a Sqdn I taught on two occasions as a serviceman and once as a Civilian Instructor.
My link to Help the Heroes is that I was a Serviceman from 1970 - 1998 and I wouild like others to support the work that the monies raised here provides.
My link to the Bloodhound SSC (see topic in Yorkshire Forum)is that it is a British World Record attemt that uses three power plants (engines to you).

1. V12 750bhp petrol engine (I assisted with F3000 and Cosworth DFR Pilbeam).
2.EJ200 Typhoon Europhighter Gas Turbine (I was a member of an RAF Project Team in Munich during the development phase 1989 - 93)
3. Rocket Engine - the largest of its type ever constructed in this country (I worked on Bloodhound Surface to Air Missiles - each had four rockets fitted)

Thats my link

To become a Bloodhound SSC Ambassador I had to become a STEM Ambassador and I now provide a non-teacher perspective on topics to school children as and when I can.
Oh - and I have marshalled at Harewood Hillclimb since 1988.

Is that enough ?

[Jag-D]

MrChristian said:

I am sorry - on previous events I have seen a list which people copy and add their details.

The Help for Heroes event is hosted by Church Fenton Air Training Corps, a Sqdn I taught on two occasions as a serviceman and once as a Civilian Instructor.
My link to Help the Heroes is that I was a Serviceman from 1970 - 1998 and I wouild like others to support the work that the monies raised here provides.
My link to the Bloodhound SSC (see topic in Yorkshire Forum)is that it is a British World Record attemt that uses three power plants (engines to you).

1. V12 750bhp petrol engine (I assisted with F3000 and Cosworth DFR Pilbeam).
2.EJ200 Typhoon Europhighter Gas Turbine (I was a member of an RAF Project Team in Munich during the development phase 1989 - 93)
3. Rocket Engine - the largest of its type ever constructed in this country (I worked on Bloodhound Surface to Air Missiles - each had four rockets fitted)

Thats my link

To become a Bloodhound SSC Ambassador I had to become a STEM Ambassador and I now provide a non-teacher perspective on topics to school children as and when I can.
Oh - and I have marshalled at Harewood Hillclimb since 1988.

Is that enough ?

Christian, you're taking me far too literally

I meant post a thread up with specific details of THIS event at Sherburn Aero Club

I dont doubt your service, your CV or indeed your links my friend, I just wanted more info for next weekends festivities

[MrChristian]

Fly past by a Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Parachute display
Hot air balloons
RAF and Army Aircraft
Vintage and Historic Aircraft
Many visiting aeroplanes
Veteran & Vintage vehicles, motorcycles and military vehicles
Sports cars and motorcycles
Police, RAF Search & Rescue and Air Ambulance helicopters
Air experiance flights
Flight Simulators and aircraft cockpits
Scale model display and open entry competition ( see below if you wish to bring along a model )
Radio controlled model static display
Services Careers
Childrens rides, bouncy castle and entertainment
Climbing wall
Army Assult Course
Craft Stalls
Tadcaster Fire Engine


Family day out - fund raising for injured servicemen and servicewomen

Thats all I have been told. I am their for the day helping.
If anyone wants more info on Help for Heroes then the Web is their best route.

Scott, I havnt done much of this before! (as you can see)

I would wish that as many Pistonhead Members who can attend do make an effort to pitch up.
Cheers
Mr Christian

[Jag-D]

MrChristian said:

Fly past by a Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Parachute display
Hot air balloons
RAF and Army Aircraft
Vintage and Historic Aircraft
Many visiting aeroplanes
Veteran & Vintage vehicles, motorcycles and military vehicles
Sports cars and motorcycles
Police, RAF Search & Rescue and Air Ambulance helicopters
Air experiance flights
Flight Simulators and aircraft cockpits
Scale model display and open entry competition ( see below if you wish to bring along a model )
Radio controlled model static display
Services Careers
Childrens rides, bouncy castle and entertainment
Climbing wall
Army Assult Course
Craft Stalls
Tadcaster Fire Engine


Family day out - fund raising for injured servicemen and servicewomen

Thats all I have been told. I am their for the day helping.
If anyone wants more info on Help for Heroes then the Web is their best route.

Scott, I havnt done much of this before! (as you can see)

I would wish that as many Pistonhead Members who can attend do make an effort to pitch up.
Cheers
Mr Christian

Cheers for that me auld, gonna see about popping along with a +1 or +3

[marksx]

I'll be there + 3

[MrChristian]

Many thanks to those who pitched up to a quiet but sunny day.
The event organisers received £7500 in funds raised.
Thanks again.
Clive

[porscheuro]

twas a good day for the kids, even better was when they had been in air ambulance we left, just as we were coming off the A1 barnsdale bar it flew over us kids were well chuffed...

good turnout then