Enfieldish things to do in England in March?

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01-31-2013, 03:29 PM
spinecracker

Enfieldish things to do in England in March?

I am having to go back to England for the last 2 weeks in March to visit a close relative who will not be with us for much longer. While I am back in the motherland (well, I will be visiting my Mum, too), I was wondering if there was anything even remotely Enfieldish to do (militaria shows, that sort of thing) going on in the vicinity of Gloucester while I am there. I have had to sell off a few rifles to pay for the plane ticket, and I have even put my beloved 1941 Long Branch up for the chop, so I would at least like to have done something related to Enfields while I am there.
01-31-2013, 05:24 PM
Alan de Enfield

Not too far away (64 miles from Gloucester) and Cpt Laidler would no doubt arrange a 'private' tour.

The Infantry and SASC Weapons Collected since 1853
01-31-2013, 10:35 PM
spinecracker

Engaging drool mode...drool mode engaged......droooooolllll
02-01-2013, 04:32 AM
Peter Laidler

He might have done if it was a year ago but unfortunately the place is closed to visitors and the public now and I've finished anyway!
02-01-2013, 12:45 PM
Alan de Enfield

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Laidler

He might have done if it was a year ago but unfortunately the place is closed to visitors and the public now and I've finished anyway!

Sorry -didn't know that - the website still says :

"VISITS ARRANGED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. DONATIONS WELCOMED"
02-01-2013, 01:54 PM
spinecracker

Drool mode cancelled - bugger.
02-01-2013, 03:06 PM
Mk VII

There is the Bisley gun show on 31st March Bisley Arms Fair| Home
02-01-2013, 06:38 PM
spinecracker

Why did I get interested in Lee enfields AFTER leaving Newbury, Berkshire? Why not before???

The Bisley Show looking interesting. I will most likely drag my poor family up to the Leeds Armoury while I am there - my oldest wants to the elephant amour, and I want to see the Littlecote collection (I saw it at Littlecote House before it got moved - quite impressive).
02-02-2013, 07:23 AM
Roger Payne

If you are inclined, can give me a little advanced notice, & can get to Sutton Coldfield (Birmingham) you are welcome to pop up here. My garage does not anywhere near equate to Warren's sheds, but the odd nugget of unobtanium has from time to time been found here........

...........and the kettle is always on...........

ATB
02-02-2013, 12:53 PM
enfield303t

Well still visit Peter and buy him a pint or two as I owe him one for a favour he did me. Then I will owe you a pint and seeing as you are alot closer to visit my paying you back is somewhat more realistic...LOL.
02-02-2013, 01:17 PM
waco16

I live in Gloucester - if you wanted an hour or so talking Enfields over a nice cup of tea drop me a PM and we can arrange times etc

Might even drag the L42 and No4(T) out of the cabinet.......
02-02-2013, 01:42 PM
spinecracker

Recommence drool mode

(ok, I am a Red Dwarf fan - Kryten has me in fits)

Thank you most kindly for the offers, guys. I will be feverishly planning my trip over the next few days, but I think I owe Peter a pint anyway, and any chance to look at a No.4 (T) and an L42A1 (heck, ANY Enfield) over a cup of tea cannot be ignored.