Sapperfest

Sapperfest is basically a big BBQ, camping trip, squadron smoker, madhouse and excuse for regressing back to your Royal Engineer youth.

https://sapperfest.com/

 It's run by the Sapperfest Community Interest company, whose community is the Royal Engineers and the Royal Mons.  It is ex-RE only - no wives, girlfriends, kids or other folks are allowed.  They have a facebook group -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/sapperfestofficial/

If it is obvious from this that you are ex RE you will be accepted to join. If there is no indication of service a message will be sent to you to give a history of your service and people you may know.  It will help to have some of your service history on this site.

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Okay, you asked and we have listened to you. Phil, Julian and Chris have discussed it and the Sapperfest staff have volunteered to attend a day early

1. You can now start Sapperfest 2020 on Thursday 18th June. 

2. The gates on Thursday 18th will open at 1400HRS and no earlier.

3. The gates on Friday 19th will open as usual at 1200HRS.

4. The price for the Thursday to Sunday Ticket is £62.50 and there will not be a pay at the gate available for those that want to start Sapperfest 2020 on the Thursday, so it is a ticket only entry.

5. The bar will be open on the Thursday and we hope that you will support the bar that day as our trusted bar staff have volunteered to be available to serve you.

6. There is no option to buy the normal Sapperfest 2020 Ticket and then get a separate ticket for the Thursday.

7. The Advance Party will be limited in size, enough to do the work required and will be selected from those who have already done an Adavance Party before, more details will follow from Julian.

8. Anyone wanting to arrive earlier than 1400HRS on Thursday 18th June will have to buy an All Arms Fest Ticket.

The name of this ticket is: Sapperfest 2020 Thursday to Sunday Ticket

Comments

Submitted by Bamps on Fri, 2015-01-23 14:48.

I've stopped using Facebook for the time being so any info about Sapperfest should be put on here s I still use this site regularly.

Submitted by walker240 on Mon, 2015-02-02 18:40.

I can not get on to the official sapperfest site. i need to pay while ive still got some money left. is there another way to pay?

Submitted by bigandy on Thu, 2015-03-26 16:07.

Sapperfest Payment Details

The cost of Sapperfest 2015 is £30 for the full weekend, this is for advance payments using one of the methods below. Payment can also be made at the gate on arrival and this will be £40.

Bank Transfer

If you wish to pay by a direct bank transfer then please use the following details:

Co-Operative Bank
Sort Code: 08-92-99
Account No: 65530191

Cheque Payments

Please send cheques made payable to SAPPERFEST CIC to:

Sapperfest CIC
34 Dawson Street
Bury
Lancs
BL9 6LW

Please provide your reference number on the back of the cheque, this consists of 2015/Your Army Number. This is unique to YOU!!

PayPal Payments

PayPal - You can pay for the Fest through PayPal.
Pay money to a FRIEND at donations@sapperfest.com
DO NOT 'Pay for services' as PayPal take a fee out of the payment and your payment will not be enough.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
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Please ensure that your Bank Payment or PayPal payment contains your Unique Reference Number (2015/Your Army Number)

Kind Regards and see you at Sapperfest
The Committee

Submitted by ROY HEATON on Thu, 2015-07-02 16:08.

I have paid for sapperfest by cheque and I was wondering if we receive a ticket or do you just give your name on the gate as when I sent the cheque I didn't give any address or email address.As its my first sapperfest I could do with a little Info if possible. If its easier to email me my address is royheaton06@aol.com

Submitted by Lucyc on Mon, 2015-07-06 21:48.

No youdont recieve a ticket, you name will be on a master list at the admin tent. Once you have got in, then look for the 143 harbour area where there will be about 20 from 143 plant sqn

Submitted by johnE875 on Mon, 2015-09-07 22:30.

Having bumped into an old friend not seen since 1989 , after a catch up chat I was told to buy a ticket for next years event, which I have done. How and when will I know if I am accepted and where is it to be held? Short but comprehensive service record now on the Sapper site.
In anticipation Brummie Edwards

Submitted by Steve Hitchinson on Tue, 2015-10-27 15:50.

Dates and location please.

Submitted by Nigel quarington on Fri, 2016-02-05 21:54.

Where is it being held and when please .Can you tell me if anyone from 31armourd or 52 construction Sqd are ever there

Submitted by alex biggins on Tue, 2016-02-09 21:54.

When is Sapperfest 2016 happening please, is anyone for 37 field Sqn or 51 airmobile Sqn going

Submitted by jocksmith297 on Thu, 2016-04-14 16:23.

Hi Eddie Smith here 5 fld 1963 till 1968 aprox, 3 troop. Can anyone tell me the date and location of the 2016 sapperfest please

Submitted by sapper785 on Tue, 2016-05-24 21:39.

please go to the link at the top of this thread and you will find all the information you need

Submitted by sapper785 on Tue, 2016-05-24 21:30.

Sapperfest is basically a big BBQ, camping trip, squadron smoker, madhouse and excuse for regressing back to your Royal Engineer youth. It's run by the Sapperfest Community Interest company, whose community is the Royal Engineers and the Royal Mons. It is ex-RE only - no wives, girlfriends, kids or other folks are allowed. They have a facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sapperfestofficial/

If it is obvious from this that you are ex RE you will be accepted to join. If there is no indication of service a message will be sent to you to give a history of your service and people you may know. It will help to have some of your service history on this site.

There is an official sapperfest website here - http://www.sapperfest.com

Hopefully someone will add the details of payment etc to the REunions page of this site so you can be kept up to date/ make comments/ ask questions there - but the basic info for 2016 is

CollopGateFarm, ManchesterRoad, Heywood, OL102NL - 08-09-10 July 2016

Submitted by Rod Stocks on Thu, 2016-06-23 21:05.

Hi, Only found out about this site this week, is it possible to vist Sapperfest to meet up with an ex sapper Trever Mitchall Saturday lunch time,

Submitted by TJ Price on Thu, 2016-09-01 22:59.

Hi I'm trying to locate information about my Grandfather who served as a sapper in WW2. Could anyone point me in the right direction
to gather information or pics please?

Submitted by tiredchris on Tue, 2019-12-10 23:03.

Hi,whereabouts is "Sapperfest 2017" & on what dates? I am VERY Unwell with "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome"/ME/SEVERE Mental Impairment & live in Hull....
Thanks... :)

Submitted by AlanShaw68 on Mon, 2017-02-06 11:22.

When and Where is Sapperfest 2017

Submitted by Rick eccles on Thu, 2017-02-09 21:11.

Only just found out about this anyone else going who knows us from Manchester get in touch 07533928233

Submitted by gazmatthews on Sat, 2017-06-24 00:08.

Where and when is this happening?

Submitted by bernie843 on Tue, 2017-07-04 13:50.

It is this weekend and is happening in Heywood, Lancs. OL10 2NL... (opposite side of the road to that postcode. Look for the RE flag)

Too late now to buy a ticket unless you have paypal... in which case go to www.sapperfest.com

But you can buy a ticket on the gate.. look for the REME Mashy wagon..

Enjoy and see you there.

Julian Beirne

Submitted by bernie843 on Tue, 2017-07-04 13:52.

7 /8 / 9th July 2017 this year. same place.

Submitted by Mac6028 on Mon, 2018-03-26 14:36.

22-24 June 2018
Hunsworth lane
East Bierley
West Yorkshire
BD19 4DT

Submitted by Ray Moore on Sat, 2018-07-28 17:47.

I haven't stumbled across the 2019 dates yet, can you give me a steer in the right direction. Cheers

Submitted by trigger on Sat, 2019-06-01 00:46.

When is it

Submitted by foggy on Thu, 2019-06-06 21:28.

21-23 june 2019 at hunsworth lane, east bierley, west yorkshire
BD19 4DT you can find it on facebook as SAPPERFEST

Submitted by tiredchris on Tue, 2019-12-10 22:16.

- Is food provided at the campsite Or do U have to buy it Whilst your there? - Can anyone give me a comprehensive list of things I'd need? - I'd be travelling Alone & by public transport.
- Thanks,Chris from Hull.. :)

Submitted by taff 539 on Sat, 2020-01-04 15:03.

unable to log onto site to purchase ticket for 020, comes back with "this site unable to connect"

Submitted by Jona218 on Sun, 2020-01-26 15:14.

The FB Sapperfest site seems to be working for bookings as I have booked a ticket today. The links to selected partners websites seem to be broken at the moment and I'll email Chris regarding this matter. Any 20 Fd Sqn (Wham Troop) lads that are attending will see the flag flying!
See you there.
Jona

Submitted by Bell@Mt Arraratuk on Wed, 2020-02-26 21:33.

Just joined The Sapper Site, when is the Sapperfest this year, and were will it be held.