The military heritage preservation charity, Essex HMVA, is sorry to announce their flagship event, Echoes of History will unfortunately not take place in 2021.

We have been informed by the landowner of the Purleigh showground, that we would need to confirm our intentions to run an event in 2021 with an early financial payment. As a charity, we felt it was not possible to commit to such an undertaking during the current Covid-19 conditions and the continuing uncertainty around future possible lockdowns. We are particularly disappointed with this decision as we had worked hard with the landowners to provide a great attraction.

This action, we are told, was primarily taken because of restrictions put in place for Covid-19 safe events during 2020, which led to the cancellation of all the scheduled events at the landowner’s showground and it was this as well as the current unease around events taking place during 2021 that has caused significant nervousness on both the landowners’ part as well as the charity trustees.

With this information, alongside the added effort of having to work towards securing a new location, we, the Trustees, feel we are unable to risk committing financially to a 2021 event. The Essex HMVA instead, intends to focus on other activities during 2021 such as the Milliboot Militaria fair, continuing to develop our media profile (YouTube, the OliveDrab magazine, and school education), as well as working with, supporting, and developing our contacts within Civic Societies, Councils, and other organisations and finally attending shows and displays where and when (COVID lockdowns permitting) we are able. We are already actively engaging with organisations to enable planning for Echoes of History 2022, which, if successful, will be bigger and better than ever and provide an event of terrific entertainment. If you wish to be involved with this or any of the other charity activities, or indeed want to join the Essex HMVA, you can contact us via our Facebook pages or our Web site. You do not have to be a vehicle owner or even based in Essex to be a member; our membership is worldwide!

2020 has not been a good year for Charities such as ours, and we seem to fall “between the cracks” regarding support grants; however, we have still managed to increase our membership with new members joining on an almost weekly basis. This, together with a revamped magazine and some recent new alliances has meant we have gained support and strength, which we will be able to apply to our 2022 event and any 2021 events as well.

We would like to thank all those who have supported us so far and continue to help us, and we hope that you and your families remain safe and healthy during these difficult times. We will provide an update with the new dates for Echoes of History 2022 on our website and social media accounts as soon as we are able to do so.

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11augAll DayFalmouth WeekFalmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AP Event Organized By: Falmouth Week Flying Display Director:Barry Neal

13augAll Day15CancelledWeymouth CarnivalWeymouth Seafront, Dorset, DT4 7BA

14augAll DayFireworks ChampionsArley Hall & Gardens, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA Event Organized By: MLE Pyrotechnics Limited

18augAll DayCancelledCromer Carnival Air DisplaysCromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HA

Event Details

At a recent meeting the Cromer Carnival Committee discussed the possibility of planning for a carnival this year. Having looked at all the possibilities, it was regrettably decided that we could not go ahead with this years carnival, bearing in mind the restrictions that could still be in place in July and August.

Cromer Carnival works on an extremely tight budget each year with a small profit margin of a few thousand pounds. On occasions, there has been no profit and we have had to eat into the reserves or hold back on proposed projects for the coming year. The greater part of our financial outlay is made between January and May, when contracts have to be entered into and deposits paid on arena acts, bands, marquees, toilets and licences for road closures and traffic orders, applied for well in advance of carnival week. In addition, equipment, where necessary, has to be renewed and stock for the bar and various food outlets have to be ordered and paid for in advance.

The organisers also have a responsibility to those who would be attending carnival events. Those helpers, who make it flow from one event to the next during the week are all part of the carnival team. They would have to be in close contact with members of the public by manning gates and collecting buckets and many other tasks involved around carnival. Under the present restrictions there is a responsibility on the organisers not to put them in a dangerous position, even if lockdown restrictions are eased to a certain extent.

Most of the income from sponsorship and advertising of Cromer Carnival, comes from local businesses and families. All have had a difficult time in the past 12 months and it was felt by the committee that they could not expect their financial support for this coming year, but hopefully will return in 2022.

In the meantime, the Carnival Committee will continue to meet on a regular basis, reviewing and assessing the situation and looking at the possibility of safely organising some events over the summer holidays.

For those who regularly attend Cromer Carnival, as it is for the organisers, this is disappointing news and not the position the organisers would want to be in again this year. Updates will be posted, if there is any better news, in the next few months. Myself, committee and helpers are looking forward to the time when we can plan for a safe return of Cromer Carnival and put it back up there as one of the best in the country.

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21augAll DayAbingdon Summer Fireworks FestivalDalton Barracks, Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, OX13 6JQ Event Organized By: Xplosive Events

21augAll DayProms SpectacularStansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX Event Organized By: Bel Events

21aug(aug 21)1:00 am22(aug 22)1:00 amWhitby RegattaWhitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3PZ Event Organized By: Whitby Regatta Flying Display Director:R5 Air Displays Ltd

27aug11:26 am11:26 amPark PromsBroadlands Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9ZD Event Organized By: Podium Event Group Flying Display Director:George Bacon

Event Details

It’s the event that we’ve all been waiting for – an unmissable experience featuring world-class artists and spectacular events in an outstanding location. Taking place at the beautiful Broadlands estate in Romsey, Hampshire, the event promises to be a wonderfully British spectacle featuring prolific artists and entertainment in the heart of Hampshire. For those of you who don’t know, Broadlands is a beautiful, historic, unique English estate and the perfect outdoor setting for a midsummer concert. Park Proms is on a mission to deliver an outstanding experience to music lovers and families whilst supporting local businesses of Hampshire. The event appeals to so many different people and really guarantees something for everyone.

The event is hosted by local events business Podium Event Group; with combined industry experience of 40 years, they know just about all there is to know about delivering a truly memorable and safe event to Hampshire this summer. The local team has made sure that there really is something for everyone, making this one of the most anticipated things to do this summer as we jump back into live events and experiences. The team maintain their ‘Support Local’ ethos and have delivered everything from boutique Fish and chips and artisan pizza to sweet treats from Joe and Seph’s popcorn and a very special Pimm’s Garden. This is thanks to their partnership with Hampshire Fare, ensuring that all of the food and drink available, comes from some of the region’s most delicious, locally sourced and ethical produce.

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Podium Event Group

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Flying Display Director

George Bacon

Participating Aircraft

Military Flying Displays

Red Arrows – BAE Systems Hawk T1 x 9
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Douglas Dakota III

Civilian Flying Displays

de Havilland DH82a Tiger Moth – Private

28augAll Day30Military OdysseyKent Show Ground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF Event Organized By: Military Odyssey

28augAll DayProms SpectacularThree Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW Event Organized By: Bel Events

28augAll DayLanc, Tank and Military MachinesLincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, PE23 4DE Event Organized By: Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, Flying Display Director:R5 Air Displays Ltd

28augAll DayFireworks ChampionsNewby Hall, Skelton-on-Ure, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE Event Organized By: MLE Pyrotechnics Limited

28aug(aug 28)4:38 pm05sep(sep 5)4:38 pmLargs Viking FestivalLargs. Ayrshire, KA30 8BL Event Organized By: Largs Viking Festival

29augAll Day30CancelledUffington White Horse ShowBetween Uffington & Fawler, Faringdon, OX12 9QJ

30augAll DayTowcester Balloon FestivalTowcester Racecourse, London Rd, , Northamptonshire, Towcester, NN12 6LB Event Organized By: Xplosive Events

30augAll DayLanc, Tank and Military MachinesLincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, PE23 4DE Event Organized By: Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, Flying Display Director:R5 Air Displays Ltd

september

28aug(aug 28)4:38 pm05sep(sep 5)4:38 pmLargs Viking FestivalLargs. Ayrshire, KA30 8BL Event Organized By: Largs Viking Festival

03sepAll Day05Chatsworth Country FairChatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP Event Organized By: Chatsworth Estate

03sepAll Day05The Victory ShowFoxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG Event Organized By: The Victory Show Flying Display Director:R5 Air Displays Ltd

Event Details

The 2021 and FINAL Victory Show will run for 3 days from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th September. Held over a 100 acre site, the Show provides Historical Societies and re-enactments through various forces from several era’s and theatres during the period of 1939-45. From Airmen to Infantry, the Victory Show opens a window in time to the fabulous 1940’s.

Open All Day Friday (Schools Educational Day), Saturday & Sunday, The Victory Show has something for everyone from re-enactment camps, miniature steam train rides, 1940’s vehicles, and model remote controlled aircraft. There will be over 60 stalls in the large trader’s area.Static WWII Aircraft, Tank Rides and 1940’s working and static Farming Machinery. There will be a huge Army Encampment and 50+ Re-enactment Groups, 200+ Vehicles including Heavy Armour, Tanks and many more, Hinckley Model Boat Club and Paul Harper playing throughout the day in the Marquee.The 1940’s themed Dinner Dance for 700 + guests is always popular on the Saturday night plus many more attractions all over the Cosby Victory Show Site including various food & drink outlets.