Hope you don’t mind me posting the following events, they are newsworthy after all and a good place to meet up, but obviously remove immediately if viewed as spam … thanks!


4x4 MARKET
Land Rover ~ Jap ~ Jeep
new/used parts, spares, accessories

Building on knowledge gained over 10 years organising major national 4x4 events, the time has come to launch a completely new event that has been waiting in the wings for some time - 4x4 Market.

Comprising a series of nine Sunday markets held each month from March to November, 4x4 Market features a large 4x4 autojumble area (approx. 80% Land Rover, 20% Jap 'n' Jeep), 4x4 and off-road trade stands, a 'Vehicles For Sale' Area and an optional reduced fee off-road course at every venue @ only £15 play-all-day.

As all the family are welcome, additional non-4x4 related trade stands will be present together with displays and attractions, kids amusements, refreshments and free parking. Admission £5 adults, children (under 16 yrs) free. 8.30am – 4.00pm

Visitors / Trade info via Tom McGuigan on 01202 421284 ~ 07958 216266 ~ http://www.4x4-market.co.uk

16 March 2008 (weekend before Easter)
4x4 Market (South) 1
Matchams Stadium & Leisure Park, Hurn Rd, Bournemouth, BH24 2BT

20 April
4x4 Market (East)
Wildtracks, Newmarket, CB8 7QJ
http://www.wildtracksltd.co.uk

18 May (weekend before Spring Bank Holiday)
4x4 Market (Southeast)
Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4PE
http://www.tulleysfarm.com

15 June
4x4 Market (West of London)
Berkshire - To be confirmed

06 July
4x4 Market (Yorkshire)
Frickley Off Road Centre, Broad La, South Elmsall, Doncaster, West Yorks WF9 2ND
http://www.frickley4x4.co.uk

31 August (weekend after August Bank Holiday)
4x4 Market (Northwest)
Cowm Off Road, Tong End Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale OL12 8XG
http://www.cowmleisure.com

07 Sept
4x4 Market (Midlands)
Avalanche Adventure at Sibbertoft, Welford Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9UJ
http://www.avalancheadventure.co.uk

12 Oct
4x4 Market (West)
Herefordshire - To be confirmed

09 Nov
4x4 Market (South) 2
Matchams Stadium & Leisure Park, Bournemouth, BH24 2BT


INFO ABOUT CLUB DISPLAY STANDS:

Free Club Display Stands (which also apply to forum groups such as RRSPORT.CO.UK) are available upon application with as many display vehicles as you wish, but being a Sunday event as opposed to a full-blown 3-day 4x4 show, all persons staffing the pitch have to pay their £5 admission fee in the normal manner. Basically this entry fee helps pay for the venue! Children under 16 years old are still free of course.

The only other thing I ask is that clubs/groups ‘make an effort’ by displaying an information board, distribute flyers about the club or an event they are running or associated with (flyers distributed from within the confines of the pitch please – NOT the car park – been there, done it!) tell the world about their charitable works or assistance to the rescue services in times of disaster (flood, etc. – most apt at the moment) or whatever your club/group is all about. Displays incorporating hi-lift jacks/logs/axle-stands/etc. also encouraged; as long as they are safe, then no problem. The selling of club merchandise is also okay, but no new or used parts/accessories please - clubs/groups ‘taking the Mick’ by ignoring this basic rule will simply be charged for an autojumble or trade pitch! Last but not least, the selling of food or drink from a Club Display Stand is not permitted.

Basically, a club/group may promote itself or its events as much as they like, that’s how we all get along in the wonderful world of off-roading! LAND ROVER, JAP OR JEEP, WE’RE ALL IN IT TOGETHER - LET’S BEAT THE MOANING ‘ANTIS’!!!

To book a Club Display Stand, simply contact myself Tom McGuigan via email, PM or phone ( details at www.4x4-market.co.uk )

Talking of autojumble ...

To save folk a wasted journey, thought you might like to know the following was announced by the Old Sodbury Sortout organiser 3rd February 2008:-

Please Note all Newbury Sortouts are cancelled for 2008 .. please join our mailing list for further information of NEW Venues and alternatives for 2008.

This refers to both the Land Rover and vintage sortouts. http://www.oldsodburysortout.co.uk

Talking of possible wasted journeys ...

Please be aware the 4x4 MARKET at Matchams Stadium & Leisure Park, Hurn Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH24 2BT is Sunday 16th March 2008,

NOT this coming Sunday 9th March as incorrectly listed by LRO (Land Rover Owner) magazine April issue. Sorry, their mistake not mine!

www.4x4-market.co.uk

A quick reminder that the next 4x4 MARKET is this coming Sunday 20th April at WildTracks Offroad Activity Park, Kennett, nr. Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7QJ 8.30am – 4.00pm. Admission £5 adults, kids under 16 yrs free. Autojumble pitches are usually £15 in advance (obviously too late for this weekend) or £20 on the day.
There is also a 4x4 course @ only £15 play-all-day.

Sorry, but the Tulley’s Farm event is off. This is the official announcement:-


It is with regret the 4x4 MARKET event scheduled for 18th May at Tulley’s Farm nr. Crawley, West Sussex HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Unfortunately this is due to a clash of dates with Sodbury Land Rover Sortout who recently have announced plans not only to move their date to 18th May 2008, but also their venue from Berkshire to Hampshire!

To quote the organisers: “A fledgling series of events such as 4x4 MARKET cannot hope to compete with the likes of Sodbury Land Rover Sortout, an event which has been going for well over a decade … especially as it’s now being held within the same region! We are sorry to disappoint everyone but it wouldn’t be fair on either the sellers or buyers to run an event compromised in such a manner, therefore the decision was made to cancel what otherwise would have been an great new event for the region. It's annoying and frustrating, but what can you do? That's life I suppose!”

This decision does not affect other 4x4 MARKET events which will still take place as advertised at various venues across the country.