Breckland Family Show
Monday 1st May 2000
RAF Watton, Norfolk
Yes, it's time for the Breckland Family Show again, and yes it is ten years since this
great annual event first took place at the RAF Watton site on the Norwich Road.
This year the May Day Bank holiday falls on the 1st May and The
Rotary Club of Watton and District, who are the organisers, promise that
this show will mark the New Millennium with a great day out for all the family.
We have a brand new line-up of attractions both on the ground and in the air.
The Main Ring will feature a Cavalcade of Transport through the Past Millennium with not
only the Cars, Bikes and other transport in pristine condition but with the passengers in
dress of the time!
| This is in addition to the huge display of Classic cars, bikes, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, steam vehicles and farm machinery which has always had a fascinated crowd enthralled with the amount of work that the owners of these machines put into their pride and joy. Watton and District Rotarians with their Classic Vehicles will be joined by Cambridge Rotarian Rob Ransom in his Austin-Healey. |
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Of course there will be many attractions besides: the GIANT Car Boot sale, the Funfair, Sideshows, Military stands, Market stalls, trade stalls, food and drink, Indoor Craft Fair, Drive a HGV, model aircraft and model car racing, and lots, lots more! Don't forget the Flightline Walk where you can see aircraft from all over the country who fly into the show!
Jet Ranger helicopter and microlight flights are available at very reasonable cost.
Try out the Flight Simulator and experience the thrill of flying a Tornado jet or riding a Motorcycle in a stunt race!
Look out for Woody Bear from Pleasurewood Hills.
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Utterly Butterly Barnstormers! Our main Aerial attraction this year will make you hold your breath. These Vintage Boeing Stearman Biplanes carry out death defying aerobatics - with gorgeous Wingwalkers carrying out daredevil stunts on the aircraft at speeds of up to 150mph. This spectacle has not been seen in Norfolk since the 1930s. Visit their site at: http://www.utterly-butterly.co.uk |
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| Jason Finn - the Motorcycle Stunt Rider! Those of you who have seen Russ Swift perform his aerobatics on two wheels will love Jason. He does his stunts on one wheel! This former BMX Freestyle Champion is now World Number One Stunt rider. He rides a Montesa 315 trials bike and holds the world record for jumping over 21 people - WITH NO RAMP! See his website at http://www.jasonfinn.com |
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| The brainchild of Watton and District Rotarian Ivan Chubbock, The
BFS (Big Friendly Showman) remains very much at the helm for his 10th Show in 2000 before
handing over to Malcolm Kemp. Pictured, opposite left, in 1999 with Russ Swift and below, two of his Big Boy's Toys.
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| This is a true Family Show with modest prices. Right: The Bourne family - Olivia (aged 10 months), Dan and Elfrida at the 1999 Show. Profits: The Show profits go to charities supported by Rotary. Sponsors: The Show is sponsored by Banham Poultry, Mr Chips and Adcocks of Watton. Admission: Adults £2.50, schoolchildren £1, under fives Free, parking Free. Open at 9am. |
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Visiting Rotarians are very welcome to visit the hospitality caravan. |
Written by Rotarian Malcolm Kemp, BFS Aviation and Publicity Officer, Rotary Club of Watton and District, with additions by JLR, this page was created by
John L Raybouldfrom an e-mail sent by Malcolm Kemp
10th Breckland Family Show - 2000
| About the 2000 Show - here | Pilot Information 2000 | Invitation 2000 | Show Preparation 2000 |
| The 2000 Show - Set One | The 2000 Show - Set Two | The 2000 Show - Set Three | BFS 2000 Start |
| 11th Breckland Family Show - 2001 |
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