Colours 2022 - Newbury - Saturday 10th September

[flash]

Noticed this on Newbury & Reading Wargames Society site:

"We took the tough decision to hold back in 2021 for the safety of our members and you the public.

We are therefore pleased to tell you that Colours 2022 is on!

It will be at our usual venue (Newbury Racecourse) and a one day event. Keep the date Saturday 10th September 2022 free and join us, some great traders, demo games and of course the bring and buy. Price of entry to be confirmed but we'd hope to keep it as low as possible...."

Entry is Free !


Event location:
Grandstand, Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire RG14 7NZ Opening times is usually 10.00-16.00
https://nrwc.org.uk/colours-2022

Three floors of loveliness - It's well worth going to.

And we have a table again !

Here's the last outing in 2019: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...019-At-Newbury


Note: In spite of our recent national loss this event will carry on

[David Manley]

Excellent news. I'm happy to volunteer if needed

[Flying Helmut]

Me too.

[syborg3d]

I will be there with my trade stands, so be sure to check me out and say hello.

[flash]

I've sent an email to the last contact I had with the organisers - hopefully he'll get back to me soon.

[flash]

And I may have jumped the gun.... He will pass on my request to whoever is dealing with it once they've decided who is doing what for this year !

[Flying Helmut]

Nowt wrong with showing enthusiasm!

[flash]

Nowt wrong with showing enthusiasm!

At least it's registered our interest

[Ajay]

Hope to be available for this one. Just need to sort out the logistics.

[flash]

Hope you can make it - I still have to confirm my plans too ..

[flash]

I will make it, holiday plans worked out.

[Baz]

I should be able to make this

[flash]

That would be great Baz, it can get busy and it's a good show if you've not been before.

[Baz]

That would be great Baz, it can get busy and it's a good show if you've not been before.

That sounds good and only a 2 1/2 hour drive, result.

[Hu Rhu]

I can make this one on current plans.

[flash]

Date confirmed Saturday 10th September
I have received the official invite and our application for a table of the usual proportions is in !
We get 4 tickets it says but another e-mail said entry is free for all - so we await confirmation of that.

[Flying Helmut]

Cool.

[Baz]

Still ok for this

[David Manley]

I'm 50/50 for this just now. If all goes according to plan I'll have just got back from a naval exercise so I'd be OK, but if there's any delays in the at-sea programme then I won't be back until Sunday night

[flash]

Hope you make it back in time DM

[Rabscallion]

I'd like to come please, if there's space.

[flash]

I could pick you up en route Rob, I'll liaise.

[Baz]

Date confirmed Saturday 10th September
I have received the official invite and our application for a table of the usual proportions is in !
We get 4 tickets it says but another e-mail said entry is free for all - so we await confirmation of that.

Is entry free or do we have allocated wrist bands?

[flash]

Is entry free or do we have allocated wrist bands?

Well four of us will have wristbands but have been yet unable to confirm if entry is free or not.

[Guntruck]

Well four of us will have wristbands but have been yet unable to confirm if entry is free or not.

Quote from their website: We've decided to make entry FREE. Yes FREE. Why have we decided to do this?

- We've all missed shows over the last couple of years and we think a few have been lost and wont come back. Shows work when they have a great reputation and the balance of atttendees to traders is right. No punters and the trade wont come.

[flash]

Nice, free entry it is, result !

[Sauerkraut]

Always a good show. Would have loved to make it to this one but sadly am working that weekend. Hope it goes well.

[flash]

This is nearly upon us, I have received the following info to disseminate:
We are on table D08 on the second (top floor) in pretty much the same location as we usually are for those that have been before. We are billed as the Wings of Glory Aerodrome, please wear the shirt is you posses one; flying helmets are optional but wearing of them is encouraged !
I'm looking to set up the usual training type games for introducing and training new pilots & having short games amongst ourselves and any experienced pilots who'd like to have a go, much like we did at Beachhead.
We'll be using my kit for gaming, mats etc.

The venue will be unlocked and available for set up from 7:15am on Saturday morning and the show will open at 10:00am and close at 5:00pm.
I may not be there before 09:00 depending on take off & traffic but will try to be as early as I can. Those of you likely to be there before me please secure the table and as many of the chairs you can hang on to !
The coffee shop on the ground floor will be open from 8:00am for the sale of coffee and bacon rolls. Other refreshments will be available during show opening times.

It looks like there is no parking out on the course as there has been in the past so carparks near the Grandstand are the place to go.
The suggested postcode for Sat Navs is: RG14 7PN they tell me but look for Car Park 4 or 2, they're closer.
Note: The Grandstand and available car parks cannot be accessed from the western end (Racecourse Rd) due to a security barrier across the road.

[David Manley]

Have a fantastic time guys, looking forward to hearing the BATREPs afterwards

[Ajay]

Hope to be there before 10am. Will be travelling down on the day. Early start!

[flash]

Hope to be there before 10am. Will be travelling down on the day. Early start!

VERY early I should think ! Look forward to seeing you there, I'm picking Rob up en route.

[tonyc206]

Not sure I can make it That sucks as I used to go every year when it was in Reading

The car is going in for investigation and repair on the 7th so may not have it back. I'll confirm when I know more. Probably on the 8th

[Baz]

Hope to be there around 10:00

[Flying Helmut]

I hope to get there for around 09:00 to 09:30

[Boney10]

Can confirm can come intend to be there around 0830-0900.
Do you need me to bring anything ?

[flash]

If you have an under cloth for the table and if anyone has a second damage deck caddy that would be helpful. I have the WoG mats etc

[Boney10]

Ok Dave have. Green undercloth and will dig out a caddy, with cards or just the caddy

[flash]

Just need a second caddy, thanks Chris, got the decks. With two caddy's we can run at least two tables comfortably.

[tonyc206]

Looks like I'll be able to make it after all

Hope to be there mid-late morning

[Hu Rhu]

I aim to be there about 9.00 am

[flash]

Good oh, see you there chaps.

Map & trader list Download:

Colours 2022 Programme.pdf

[flash]

Syborg 3D Printing is on table B10 on the 1st floor, I know some chaps will be visiting.
Added the trader list and event map in post above

[Flying Helmut]

If anyone wants me to bring anything from "The Shop" drop me a PM

[flash]

Checked the site this a.m. - This is their update:

"We are sad to hear the Queen has died. However, we have made the difficult decision that Colours should go on. We have people travelling from overseas and its simply not fair to cancel at short notice. So, the show goes on. Long live the King."


I feel duty bound to attend and will do so but quite understand if anyone feels they have to drop out. If those who have signed up are able please let me know one way or the other. Cheers Dave.

[Baz]

Checked the site this a.m. - This is their update:

"We are sad to hear the Queen has died. However, we have made the difficult decision that Colours should go on. We have people travelling from overseas and its simply not fair to cancel at short notice. So, the show goes on. Long live the King."


I feel duty bound to attend and will do so but quite understand if anyone feels they have to drop out. If those who have signed up are able please let me know one way or the other. Cheers Dave.

I will be there as planned

[flash]

I will be there as planned

Thanks Baz, your item is packed

[Ajay]

The show must go on. I will be there.

[Rabscallion]

Me too.

[Flying Helmut]

And me also.

[Baz]

Thanks Baz, your item is packed

Thank you. May ask you to get another one when you are in the shop.

Baz