Show Safety, Rules and Regulations

The War and Peace Revival is a very friendly, relaxed and informal event, with the minimum of rules and restrictions. However, your co-operation with our simple safety and legal requirements is greatly appreciated. We would be grateful if you would please take a minute to read the following and abide by the guidelines we have set down.

All Military Vehicle Entrants

Upon entry to the show please ensure your vehicle sticker with your entry number is appropriately attached to your vehicle on arrival. This is also necessary for your vehicle to be judged.

Person Passes for Exhibitors

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 £20 per child (3-15 inclusive).

Arrival for Exhibitors and Traders

You may start arriving as of Friday 11th July, departure must be by Monday 21st July unless previously arranged.

Public Camping/Accommodation

There is public camping on site for non-exhibitors, you may start arriving as of Monday 14th July. For other local accommodation see our Accommodation page or contact Tourist Information on 01303 258594.

Fuel/Gas

The nearest fuel station is Stop24 Shell Channel Gateway off Junction 11 of the M20 which is open 24 hours. No fuel transference may be carried out. Further fuel stations are listed on our facilities page.

All Exhibitors, Visitors, Traders and Campers

Please ensure you follow the appropriate road signs for your booking in entrance.  Arriving at the wrong entrance will entail being redirected and will delay your entry into the Show.

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.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed on site but please ensure they are kept on a lead and cleaned up after.

Noise Restrictions

This event has been issued with a Premises Licence, however the Licence has strict conditions attached relating to Noise. This means that all exhibitors and participants to the show must comply with the following noise restrictions for every day they are on site:

No gunfire, explosions, incendiaries etc. during the evening/night (i.e. between the hours of 18:30pm of one day and 10:00am of the next day)

No noise-emitting military equipment, e.g. air raid sirens, blank firing weapons, pyrotechnics, etc. during the evening/night (i.e. between the hours of 18:30pm of one day and 10:00am of the next day)

No loud noise or music between the hours of 23:00pm on one day and 10:00am of the next day

Please respect and follow any request made by Officials or Security Officers in connection with noise issues. Any individual found to be breaking the above restrictions may be removed from the show and site and, if applicable, be responsible for the cost of any subsequent fines imposed by the local authority.

Without a licence the War and Peace Revival would not be possible, so please play your part in helping us to protect the future of this event by being considerate neighbours to local residents.

5 M.P.H. Speed Limit

Is applied within the showground. No unauthorised moving of vehicles during events. Drivers are to obey instructions from Officials and their Assistants. 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.

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.

Vehicle Movement

Vehicle movement is to be kept to a minimum.  No vehicle movement is allowed in the trade stand area on show days between the hours of 8.00am and 6.30pm.  There is also no vehicle movement in the pedestrian area at any time, unless part of an organised display pre-agreed with the Organiser.  Only persons licensed to drive may operate vehicles.  Children may not ride motorcycles, quads, etc. during the show days.  All Entrants must abide by this.  Emergencies excepted unless pre-arranged with the agreement of the Organisers.

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 are 11.00am to 7.00pm Wednesday to Sunday.

One-Way System In Operation  to:  Access To And From The Site

Exhibitors are requested not to leave the site between the hours of 8.00am and 6.30pm on show days.  Emergencies excepted unless pre-arranged with the agreement of the Organisers.  Any mechanically propelled vehicle not displaying a pass will be stopped by Officials.

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. The 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 in the show programme which can be bought at the show on arrival or pre-ordered with your entry ticket for collection on arrival.

Car Parking

There are dedicated Support Vehicle parking areas on site.  You are required to park any vehicle not part of your display or not on your trade stand in the appropriate parking area once you have unpacked and set up.  We have had a great number of complaints that too many non display vehicles are parked up on site detracting from the displays.  Vehicles will be towed to a parking area if inappropriately parked, causing obstruction or in a display or trade stand area after 8.00am.  The only exception will be disabled persons vehicles displaying a current blue badge.  You are welcome to use bicycles to move around the site, if ridden with care.  Children may not ride motorcycles, quads, etc. during the show days.

Displaying Your Military 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 and Camping Security

This show 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 its 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

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. Also throughout the show period there will be a rubbish collection service. Extra bags are available on request.

Refuse Collections

Refuse will be collected from the stall area between 8.00am and 9.00am, then 6.30pm and 9.00pm each day.  Elsewhere around the site there will be numerous static refuse bins and a mobile team working from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

Barbecues

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

Fire Extinguishers

Due to the new Health and Safety guidelines, we must insist that all traders have a suitable working fire extinguisher on their pitch. Booking in will check this on arrival. Stalls will also will be checked for fire extinguishers during the show.

Generators

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

The Smoke-Free (Premises and Enforcement Regulations 2007)

As of 1st July 2007 a NO SMOKING ban has been introduced into England as law. This legislation carries fines for both the smoker and the person in charge of the premises. These fines are £50 and £200 respectively. We request that you obey any signs that inform a smoke free area. These areas will mainly be enclosed buildings and doorways to these buildings.

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 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.

The crews are not there to take the place of the local Fire Service, but are on hand for that initial response. In some emergencies, seconds can make the difference between life and death!

To make your show as safe as possible, the team are happy to offer advice on any matter relating to Fire Prevention, so please feel free to pop over and have a chat. If necessary, we can inspect your campsite to check that it is safe. Advice costs nothing, so please come and see us if you have any doubts over safety.

The Safe and Sound Fire and Rescue Service will be located on the Racetrack in front of the main Grandstand.

With the show organiser's permission, we do have the power to enforce fire regulations. Usually, there is no need for confrontation, but if we do see a breach in complying with the regulations then we will have no hesitation in reporting the matter directly to the show organisers. That said, we enjoy an excellent spirit of cooperation with all show goers, we know you, and you know us, which is what makes this set-up so successful! Above all, please have a safe and enjoyable show!

The whole concept for Safe & Sound came about after the Manston Fire Museum attended the War and Peace Show back in 1995. It was clear to Steve Shirley, a serving RAF fire-fighter, that this type of show brought with it an unique set of dangers that require specialist risk management in order to make the event safe for the public to enjoy. After consultation with the show organisers, it was agreed that a team of fire-fighters would be placed on stand-by duty throughout each show to provide a first-response fire-fighting team that could deal with any emergency whilst awaiting the arrival of the Local Authority Fire Brigade. And so it was that Safe& Sound was born. The team, led by Steve, consists of Fire-fighters from the RAF, Local Authority and Industrial Fire Services. They are on duty throughout the whole War & Peace show on instant call-out 24 hours a day. They are in constant radio contact with the site officials.

Using two ex-Local Authority Dennis Fire Appliances, the crews have responded to a variety of emergencies in the past. They carry with them a wide range of specialist equipment enabling them to deal effectively with whatever situation presents itself, be it Fire, Rescue or Special Service. Their specialist knowledge of the showground and many of the vehicles and associated risks contained on it mean that they can get to work very quickly indeed.

The Manston Fire Museum

The Manston Fire Museum is housed in the old RAF School building with the boundary of the Ministry of Defence Fire Services Central Training Establishment, Manston, Kent.

The Founder and Chairman of the Museum, Steve Shirley, is a serving RAF Sergeant Fire-fighter who was until recently an Instructor based at the school.

Steve started collecting fire-related artefacts as a hobby some 20 years ago and now the collection runs into many thousands of individual items. On his posting to Manston, it became obvious to everyone that a permanent home for the collection was a priority. With the kind permission of the Commandant of the Fire School, the collection was housed in its present building. The MOD provides the building and the essential services but the museum remains self-supporting in all other respects.

Volunteers staff the museum. Some look after the day-to-day running of the museum whilst others support the museum by working on the vehicles and displays in their spare time.

Some of the museum vehicles are used for various activities, ranging from weddings through to participating in various shows during the summer months as well as providing vital fire cover when requested to do so at local events.

The main exhibition halls within the museum house the display of thousands of items which have been collected by Steve together with items which have been donated or loaned by friends of the museum from around the world.Many photographs and posters are on display alongside models, badges, patches, pins, uniforms, helmets, prints, extinguishers and of course really serious fire-fighting equipment and appliances, both civilian and military, ranging from 1886 to the present day.

The museum shop is well stocked with clothing, framed prints, toys, souvenirs and many other items that are not available on the high street and we also operate a mail-order service. During your visit to the Fire Museum, the sights and sounds of today's airfield fire-fighters under training are never far away and as a bonus, weekday visitors may catch a sight of today's most modern airfield fire-fighting vehicles being put through their paces.

Access to the museum is by prior arrangement due to security restrictions, however, the procedure is quite straightforward. At present, the museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.00 - 15.30 and on Friday mornings from 10.00 - 12.30. Visitors are requested to book a visit in advance by ringing 01843 823351 Ext 6394 a day or so in advance. A few simple details will be taken over the phone, and then on the day all you'll need to bring with you is proof of identity.
There are two other museums located nearby, so why not make a day of it?

Please visit the museum stand or come to chat to us after our arena displays to find out more.

Medical Safety

On site medical emergency response for this year's show will be provided by the British Red Cross.

The British Red Cross are pleased to be providing a 24hr FIRST AID, AMBULANCE & MEDICAL service in support of this year's show.

The treatment centres are shown on the map and if you have any medical needs during the show please do not hesitate to contact them.

For all on site medical emergencies during the show, please contact them on 07803 013211

For more information about British Red Cross services or to become a volunteer, visit our main treatment centre or call 0800 028 0831.

Please note that all the above is subject to change until details of the new site are finalised.