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Wargames Show Bovington - 4th and 5th July 2009

Visiting Battlegroup South's Wargames Show at The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset presents wargaming amongst Tanks and other exhibits, and is a wonderful opportunity to attend a premier event within the setting of the best collection of AFVs in the world.

The Tank Museum is newly extended with the additional buildings open since April this year. This is our 11th year at this venue, so visit us now before you miss your chance!

Admission Prices and Opening Hours - FREE PARKING!

Adults - £11
Children (5 yrs-16 yrs) - £7.50
OAPs/Disabled - £9
Saver Ticket (2 Ad & 2 Ch) - £30
Saver Ticket (1 Ad & 3 Ch) - £27

The admision ticket entitles you to return to the museum at any time within 12 months after purchase, with the exception of Special Events.

The museum will be open 10 to 5pm on both days.

Painting Competiton Sponsored by Valiant Miniatures


This year we have re-introduced our painting competition which is sponsored by Valiant Miniatures. All attendees are invited to submit painted miniatures from the Valiant plastic ranges in form of single or double figure bases, artillery bases (3 figures) or units of 5 bases (3 for artillery).

A minimum of 5x Valiant Miniatures boxed sets will be awarded to the winner, and at least a 1st and 2nd placed BGS Trophy will be presented on the Saturday night, or forwarded by post. Please note: it is unlikely that there will be any categories. We apologise for the fact there will not be a separate children's category, but a child may still enter the competition. Please take your entries to the Chiltern Miniatures stand on the Saturday morning before 2pm!

+++STOP PRESS+++

Colin Rumford of both Valiant Miniatures and Rapid Fire! has donated a couple of his books for use as additional prizes for the above competition!

Traders and Gaming Groups

If you are a trader wishing to attend our show, please contact us using Richard's email below. We are now closed to all applications from gamers, sorry.

Just to be clear then we have closed the books on booking in games (individuals or gaming clubs). However, ALL gamers are welcome to attend.

Richard's email

Camping - book here

A unisex shower block containing individual cubicles has now been confirmed by Richard, subject to contractors delivering them - there will be no extra charge to use this convenience!

UPDATED 4th June -If you do not book your camping pitches before the event, please note you will be charged £15 PER ADULT on the day, without exception - children go free!

School Leaving age is increasing to 18 soon, but most 16 yr olds are still in full-time education these days. If a youth is 16 or 17, we will allow them to camp free with a pitch-paying parent. If they have their own tent they should book a £15 pitch of their own!

Online camping booking will now close on Wednesday 9pm- 1st July, as some people have requested more time to book. We can't extend this further because we will be all at Bovington, setting up camp!

Camping will be £15 each if you do not book in advance!

Onsite Catering

A burger van will be in attendance on the Friday evening (menu), and the BGS Licensed Bar will be open as usual.

The burger/breakfast van (menu), will be open early Saturday morning, but will NOT be open in the evening.

Saturday Night Presentation(£600+ of prizes) and Quiz

This year, sees the return of the BGS bar-b-q, and small buffet, menu will be posted up here as soon as possible... and yes, we will have the Pig Roast and BGS Licensed Bar.

We are also extremely pleased to announce that the ever-popular Chris Nelson (BGS Security and Risk Assessment) is back this year to present our Saturday night entertainment, so watch out :)

The breakfast van (menu), will be serving on the Sunday morning too.

Entertainment

On the Saturday evening, we have a demonstration of 'A Twist of Fate', a fortune telling board game... whatever next, pass the beer someone!

Bring and Buy

BGS member Graham will be running our Bring and Buy again this year suported by other 'red shirts'. There will be no booking-in fee. We will levy a 10% commission on sale of your goods. See exact terms and conditions on the booking form.

Pre-book your camping pitches, or pay £15 EACH PERSON on the day!
To simplify things, camping charges will be £15 for EACH PERSON on the day, regardless if you are staying two nights, or just one.

Please take advantage and pre-book your tickets online...

eg 2 persons (1 tent) for one or two nights would save £10 by booking in advance. 3 persons (1 tent) for two nights would save £15...

The advance camping charges are:
£5 per person, per night - minimum £15 per pitch.

e.g. 1 person with one tent for 1 or 2 nights will be £15,
2 persons with one tent for 1 night will be £15,
2 persons with one tent for 2 nights will be £20,
6 people with one tent for 1 night will pay £30, for 2 nights will pay £60.

Tickets can only be booked via Richard's website www.LooksLikeRepros.com

You may pay via PayPal or indeed, select the cheque option and follow the payment instructions.
New for 2009 @ Bovington | The Tank Story
Follow the tank’s story from its invention in 1915 through the 20th Century – and into the future. 33 of the most important tanks in history in new state of the art displays; including the world’s first tank, The Tiger tank and the Challenger 2.

Hear the stories of those who fought in and against these vehicles; from the Trenches in France to the streets of Basra. Find out how this important British invention has helped shape world history.

The above was copied from The Tank Museum website.

Come to our show in July and see this fabulous exhibit!
Looks Like Repros has launched!
Richard's recent venture into the world of producing white metal has now progressed from ebay to his own website. You can now purchase your own little Boy Scout troops, or if you are a Hornby Dublo enthusiast, you can now replace your missing windows, doors ... Please visit www.lookslikerepros.com
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