The 'Allo 'Allo team will be back again at War and Peace this year, based in the Victory Marquee, signing autographs and photographs.  More news once we have confirmation of who is attending.

 
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The Show, which takes place at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, from 18 to 22 July, celebrates its 30^th anniversary this year.

It's also the 30^th anniversary of the Falklands War, and to mark this, all Falklands veterans have been invited to attend free. Second World War veterans can also attend free as usual.

"I love history," said Simon. "And I just love the fact that people are keeping history alive through living history and by buying military vehicles and displaying them.

"I think it's just wonderful and admire these people so much. In their own way they are paying tribute to those who served in the wars. Indeed many of them were in the armed forces."

Simon, a former Welsh Guardsman, was severely burned in June 1982 when the RFA ship Sir Galahad was bombed in Bluff Cove. As a result of his injuries he has undergone more than 70 operations and has had to cope with severe psychological trauma.

Since then he has written books, campaigned for numerous charities and built a first class reputation as an inspirational speaker. Today he is also a businessman working on a range of projects.

"What appeals to me about the War and Peace Show is the emphasis on peace - people dressing up in 1940s clothing, land army girls, how people coped with rationing, children in old fashioned prams dressed up for the period. I just love all that. It's nice that's it's done in an entertaining way, not glorifying or glamorising war but making it interesting.

"To look at the scale of the Show I just thought: ‘Wow'. I've been to military shows where there have been a few vehicles and one or two living history displays. But something of this size is amazing."

Simon said it's important that the sacrifice made by so many servicemen in the Falklands should never be forgotten. "The recognition by the War and Peace Show will go a long way to ensuring this doesn't happen," he said.

The sentiment was echoed by Rex Cadman, organiser of the War and Peace Show. "We have always paid tribute to our Second World War veterans," he said.  "But it's important that we don't forget the men who died or were wounded in later conflicts.

"We are planning a major display at this year's show to mark the Falklands War anniversary."

The War and Peace Show is the biggest military extravaganza in the world. It features the biggest display of historic military vehicles on the planet, a vast range of living history displays, 1940s entertainments and fashions, breath taking arena displays and acres of militaria stalls.

For further information please contact: Peter Cook, 01795 536915 or 07796 172680 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Jacqui Curtis, marketing manager The Hop Farm, 01622 870804 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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The War and Peace Show, the largest military vehicle spectacular in the world, will celebrate its incredible 30^th anniversary in July 2012, when the annual event comes once again to The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood in Kent.

To provide a unique memento of this special 30^th anniversary show, The War and Peace Show is delighted to announce that it has awarded the contract for filming the DVD to Leicester-based film company, SinVision.

Headed by David Sinclair, SinVision has worked directly with SKY, ITV and the BBC.  David has completed 212 films for various small to very large organisations, charities and companies such as B&Q, Honda, Subway, Vidal Sassoon, Living.tv, Porsche Club GB, Royal Windsor Horse Show and Royal Tattoo and the Special Olympics.  He has filmed in America and all over Europe bringing his attention to detail through the lens onto the screen. 

The War and Peace Show Organiser, Rex Cadman, said of the choice: "when we met with David and his Project Manager, John Sims, we were instantly impressed with both their experience and enthusiasm towards the War and Peace Show. Their professional approach and ideas made the choice of SinVision an easy one and we are very excited about the end result.  The War and Peace Show is such a huge event covering so many different activities from Living History, to military vehicles, re-enactments, fashion and dancing, that it is important for DVD viewers to gain a full taste of the Show.  We are confident that SinVision will provide a thrilling and lively DVD that will be treasured for many years to come.

The War and Peace Show will be held on 18-22 July 2012 - for more information or to book tickets see: www.thewarandpeaceshow.com

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The War and Peace Show is held every year at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood in Kent.  This year's Show will be on from 18-22 July and will give visitors of all ages a thrilling day out. The Show welcomes over 100,000 visitors each year and includes 23 acres of Living History from WW1 to current. During the five days of the Show visitors can see events and exhibits covering all elements of both the war and the peace side including military vehicles, battle re-enactments, fashion shows, dancing displays and lessons, book signings, big bands, singers and burlesque dancers.  2011 saw in excess of 3,250 vehicles, including 120 period bicycles!  Over 1,000 trade stands provide an interesting opportunity to get engrossed in military and vintage finds.

The War and Peace Show is the only event to provide free entry and entertainment to all WW2 veterans, welcoming over 700 veterans in 2011.  2012 will commemorate several anniversaries including the 30^th anniversary of The Falklands War and all Falklands veterans will also be extended an invitation to attend free of charge.

For more information please contact The War and Peace Show on 01304 813945 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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