The War and Peace show has an enviable reputation for being very friendly, relaxed and informal event, with the minimum of rules and restrictions. However, your cooperation with our simple safety and legal requirements is greatly appreciated.

Upon entry to the show you will find a vehicle sticker giving you your entry number. Please ensure this is appropriately attached to your vehicle on arrival. This is also necessary for your vehicle to be judged.

Person Passes

These will be issued on arrival to each individual. Please ensure these are worn by yourself and your guest or assistant at all times. Should your partner/guest be following in a support vehicle they must report to booking-in for issuing of their pass. Extra passes will be available at booking-in at a cost of £30 per adult and £15 per child under 15.

Arrival

You may start arriving as of Friday 12th of July, departure must be by Tuesday 23rd of July unless previously arranged.

This Show

Beltring has an enviable reputation for being a very relaxed, informal event with the minimum of rules and restrictions. However, co-operation with our simple safety and legal requirements is greatly appreciated.

Camping/Accommodation

There is camping on site for non-exhibitors at £50 per adult and £25 per child over 4 and under 15. Under 4's are free. there is a discounted price for weekend camping. Local accommodatioon is available through the Tourist Information Office. Tel: 01622 602169 or 01732 770929

The nearest fuel station is either at Paddock Wood open from 7:00am to 10:15pm except Sundays when they close at 9:45pm, or in the village of Peckham on the old Beltring, Maidstone Road. It is planned to have gas bottles available on site, supplied by Paddock Wood Motorists Discount Centre.

Exhibitors/Static Displays/Campers

On arrival please report to the booking-in trailers where you will be provided with your welcome pack. At this time you may settle any outstanding bills with the stewards prior to you moving onto the site to your allocated area.

Stallholders/Modellers

On arrival please report to the booking-in trailers where you will be looked after by the stewards. Any outstanding accounts can be settled here prior to you being taken out to your allocated pitch area.

The Hop Farm Country Park

The Hop Farm is private land. Please remember that whilst on the site you are a guest of The Hop Farm and to treat the site with the same respect you would treat your own property.

5 M.P.H. Speed Limit

Is applied within the Show Ground. No unauthorised moving of vehicles during events. Drivers are to obey instructions from Officials and Marshals. No transference of fuels to be carried out. Under section 1, 2 and 3 as amended by the Road Traffic Act of 1991 you could be prosecuted for driving recklessly at this type of event.

Vehicle Movement

Vehicles are not permitted to leave the site between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm on show days. Emergencies accepted. A one-way system will be in operation and all vehicles must abide by this.

Tracked Vehicle Movement

All movement through the site must be with at least one escort person on foot in front of the vehicle wearing high visibility attire. The 5 M.P.H. speed limits apply unless you are in the Arena where 25 M.P.H. applies. Do not enter the 20 ft crowd safety zone. All passengers to be seated in appropriate seats, not on vehicle turrets. Under section 1, 2 and 3 as amended by the Road Traffic Act of 1991 you could be prosecuted for driving recklessly at this type of event if it was considered you have endangered the lives of other exhibitors or members of the public.

4 x 4 Course

This will be marshalled by The Twickenham Off-Roaders. There will be a small charge to cover costs All persons wishing to take their vehicles on the 4 x 4 course must sign a disclaimer. The decision of the 4 x 4 marshals will be final. We request that you work with the marshals in this area. Opening times 11am to 7pm Wednesday to Sunday.

A One-Way System Will Be In Operation

All vehicles must abide by this. Vehicles are not permitted to leave the site between the hours of 10am and 4pm on show days. Emergencies excepted unless prearranged with the agreement of the organisers.

Generators

Must conform to the current Health and Safety Regulations and the Electricity at Work Act. This includes ground spikes (earthing). Any cost incurred ensuring that your generator complies with current legislations will be at your own expense.

Weapons

Only vehicle mounted weapons or those, as part of a static display will be allowed on site. These must remain secure at all times and must comply with current H. M. Govt. regulations. No weapons are to be carried around on the site. NO BLANK ROUNDS or PYROTECHNICS may be brought on site unless pre-arranged with the organiser. In the light of public opinion the organisers must insist that ALL WEAPONS brought onto the site for display or sale must comply with CURRENT U.K. legislation. Anyone found to be disregarding this request will not be re-invited to attend. Please ensure that you follow this request to assist in keeping the reputation of War & Peace as being a "Family Show". Thank you.

Uniforms

There are no objections to the wearing of ALLIED uniforms, providing no decorations or badges of rank are worn to which the wearer is not entitled. AXIS uniforms may be worn as part of a static display or an arena event, but not around the site. The organisers continue to appreciate your co-operation in the above.

Arena Events

We hope that you will take part in some of the many varied events throughout the shows 5 days. These special themed events are a popular and integral part of the show. It is a great opportunity for you to display your vehicle in action in front of vast admiring crowds. Beltring arena events are fun and designed to involve all types of vehicle. As usual there will be a few surprises... full details of the arena events will be on your map, which you will receive on arrival.

Car Parking

There are two overspill paddocks on site, you will be asked to park your cars in one of these once you have unpacked and set up. We have had a great number of complaints that too many cars are parked up on site detracting from the vehicles themselves. Cars will be towed to the parking area if still on the display area after 9:30am. The only exception will be disabled persons vehicles displaying a current blue Badge. You are welcome to use your bicycles to move about the site, if ridden with care. Children may not ride motorcycles or quads during the show days.

Displaying Your Vehicle

It is requested that if you are displaying your vehicle while sleeping in a tent or caravan that you leave all your domestic applicances to the rear leaving your Military Vehicle clearly parked out in front, this will only enhance the overall quality of our show and your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Vehicle & Camping Security

This show, as you know, is open to the general public and they will therefore have access to your vehicle. The organisers can accept no responsibility for loss of, or damage to, your vehicle or it's contents. In these circumstances we strongly recommend that you avoid leaving your vehicle completely unattended during the show. Should you wish to do so, we suggest that at the very least you arrange for someone with an adjacent vehicle to watch yours and upon return check your vehicle, not only for any loss or damage, but also for any suspicious package that may have been placed in, on or near your vehicle.

Litter

The Hop Farm is a very attractive site and we hope you enjoy it and our show. So as to ensure we are invited by The Hop Farm Country Park again next year, it would be very much appreciated if you would place your litter in the plastic bag which will be provided and upon you finally leaving the showground, either deposit it in the litter bins/skips provided, or take it home with you. We have responded to your comments and have increased the litter bins. Also throughout the show period there will be a rubbish collection service. Extra bags are available on request.

Dogs and Pets

Due to the resident animals at The Hop Farm, you are requested to ensure your pets are appropriately looked after, if moving about the site please use a lead.

Barbecues

To be used only when adequate fire-fighting equipment is available. It is suggested that all vehicles carry a current working fire extinguisher.

ADVICE NOTICE
AMMUNITION KEPT AS SAMPLES, SOUVENIRS, PATTERNS OR IN MUSEUMS AND COLLECTIONS

This information is being posted as a result of an incident in 1990 in which a small mortar round of World War I origin fired whilst being cleaned causing serious injuries. Previously the mortar had been thought to be explosively inert as the percussion cap showed an indent where it had apparently been struck correctly by the firing pin at some time in the past. Examination of similar items from other sources indicated that a contributing factor to the ignition of the charge was the deterioration of the percussion cap case allowing the chlorate ingredient of the cap to make contact with the sulphur ingredient of the gunpowder propellant. As such mixtures age they tend to become increasingly sensitive to ignition by friction or percussion and may explode with far greater violence than gunpowder alone.

Many otherwise stable explosive mixtures can become sensitive with age or if they make contact with incompatible materials due to deterioration of their immediate containers. Such items may not only become more sensitive to impact but are also liable to spontaneous initiation, especially in the case of old or badly stored propellants.

All ammunition kept as samples souvenirs, patterns or in museums should be examined by competent personnel to ensure that all components of the ammunition are free from explosives of all types. Whenever possible each item of ammunition should be individually referenced and traceable to a "free-from-explosives" register identifying who certified the ammunition as inert and when. If possible, it should be made self-evident that the explosives have been removed from inert rounds eg by drilling a hole in cartridge cases once the propellant has been removed. Items should be clearly and indelibly marked as having been checked. The markings should be unique to the establishment concerned. Where items are generally available to persons other than the keeper a record of "free from explosives" certificates should be maintained.

It is recommended that all ammunition is checked again by a competent person immediately prior to disposal. All ammunition sent for disposal should be accompanied by a statement from the consignor that it has been checked and is free from explosives.

Fire and Medical Emergency Safety

On site fire emergency response is provided by Safe&Sound, a 24 hr stand-by team of fire-fighters from the RAF, Local Authority, and Industrial Services. For more details, click here...

On site medical emergency response is provided by Kent Priority Care. Click here for more information.