Welcome to the Toy & Train Collectors Fairs at Walsall Wood
07.01.2025 STOP PRESS
- NEWS UPDATE INCLUDING 2025 DATES BELOW
We would just like to say a very big thankyou to all those Traders and Members of the Public who managed to get to the Toy & Train Collectors Fair at Walsall Wood on Sunday 5th January 2025 as very early on in the morning we were contemplating that it would have to be cancelled due to the snowy bad weather that faced us when we got up. But Hey Ho we should not have worried so much as at the end of the day the event did go ahead and although some long distance traders were unable to support us as they had problems in their own areas there was enough to make a good day and let those public attending able to continue to do so. Thanking you all again and we look forward to seeing you on our next date of SUNDAY 16TH MARCH 2025.
Geoff and Linda
WELCOME TO OUR TOY FAIRS AT WALSALL WOOD
NEXT FAIR - SUNDAY 16TH MARCH 2025
Following our recent Toy and Train Collectors Fair at the Oak Park Active Living Centre, Walsall Wood on Sunday 5th January 2025 this event continues to go from strength to strength. We would like to thank both our valued and loyal traders and customers who have attended our previous events and hope you will continue to do so in 2025.
Our next fair is now scheduled for Sunday 16TH MARCH, 2025. see details below.
Next Date :
SUNDAY 16th MARCH 2025 - 10.30AM - 3.00PM
we look forward to welcoming both Traders and Public
Admissions: Adults £2.00 - OAP'S £1.70 - Child £1.00
StallRents:- Traders From 8am -
1 Table £21.00 - 2 Tables £39.00 - 3 Tables £60.00
Please Telephone: 01922 643385 or Email: transtar@talk21.com
Geoff and Linda Price
Transtar Promotions
OUR DATES FOR 2025 ARE BELOW:
SUNDAY 16TH MARCH 2025
SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2025
SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025
SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2025
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU ALL SUPPORTING US AGAIN
A Few pictures from one of our previous events are below.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
CAR PARKING at Oak Park Active Leisure Centre
- 200 NEW ADDITIONAL SPACES ON UPPER CAR PARK - Follow the signs
Please note that as since May 2018 a new policy has been introduced on the car park at the Leisure Centre. Will all visitors please make sure that they are parked appropriately in the parking bays between the lines as we understand checks are being made by wardens and anyone found to not be parking correctly or parking on double yellow lines are likely to receive a ticket. Please note that parking is actually free but you must park correctly.
We do not want to see our customers receive parking tickets so please be alert.
New additional car parking now completed- To access the additional parking for Oak Park Active Living Centre when you drive through the gate and onto the original car park head for the far side where you will see a link road that goes up past the astro turf and then at the top it opens out to approx 200 parking spaces. You can only access this by coming in to the leisure centre entrance although you can see it from the old car park adjacent to the KFC from the Lichfield Road as well. Once parked on this additional area you can quickly walk down on the pathway on the lefthand side and it will bring you directly to the main entrance of the centre.
Further parking on the old car park next to KFC off the Lichfield Road is also still available for anyone coming from that direction and again is just a short walk down to the centre. Alternatively you can use on street parking where applicable in the area.
Thanks for your continued support.
Geoff and Linda Price
NEWS UPDATE - 19TH MAY 2023
TRIBUTE TO ROY LYTHGOE
formerly of Gornal Wood, Dudley
On Tuesday 16th May, 2023 we were sadly informed of the death of our long-time friend Roy Lythgoe , formerly of Gornal Wood, Dudley, aged 83 years who was well known as both an exhibitor of various classic vehicles and as part of the "Transtar Events Team" for many many years.
A full Tribute with photographs is on this site - go to Geoff & Linda Guinness Model Bus Collection link at the top of this page and then on the side panel click on "Tribute to Roy Lythgoe".
NEWS UPDATE - December 2018
BILL WHITTAKER well known Coach Operator from West Bromwich along with his Miniature General Buses and keen collector of models
On Friday 23rd November 2018 we were sadly informed of the sudden death of our long-time friend Bill Whittaker, aged 78 years, who was well known in the area for his Coaches and Miniature General Buses. Bill supported all our events and particularly Sandwell his ‘local’ show. Bill also became part of the scene at Sandwell Park Farm, West Bromwich, for many years throughout the summer months giving rides to children on his little General Buses. Bill was also a keen collector of model buses and attended many of our toy collectors fairs. Collectors will remember the Corgi Bedford OB “Whittakers” which was issued some years ago and we ourselves produced a Limited Edition - Whittakers LLedo LP15 and LP17 Single deck and Double Deck Buses which were released at the Sandwell Historic Vehicle Shows.
A full tribute with photographs is on this site – go to Geoff & Linda Guinness Model Bus Collection link at the top of this page and then on the side panel click on “Tribute to Bill Whittaker”.
See Ann Evans two page report and pictures below from our event in the May 2017 issue of Collectors Gazette.
For pictures and details of the Walsall Mayor's visit to see the Model Bus Collection please go to the Geoff and Linda Price Guinness World Record Model Bus Collection page link above and then to the News page
See the Express & Star Feature on Geoff and Linda by clicking on the link below
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L-R Roy, Alan, Richard, Domonic,Nick, Andy, Richard L, Mitchell,Nicola - Front: Glenda, Geoff, Linda, Amanda - End of an Era - The final team picture at the end of our Himley Hall, Dudley Show
WELCOME
W O W !!
DUDLEY CLASSIC CAR & TRANSPORT SHOW, HIMLEY HALL, DUDLEY
SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Many thanks to all our traders/exhibitors and the public for the tremendous support we had at our event at Dudley Classic Car event on the 6th September 2015. The weather was perfect resulting in a good day out for all.
"What a day to remember for us - Cakes, Cards, Gifts, Drinks, Flowers - A memory book full of lovely comments - The End of an Era"
A huge thank you for all the goodwill messages from the hundreds of individuals and clubs at our Dudley event. Apologies to those of you we could not get to but a perfect end to 44 years of classic car shows for us. We are unable to respond personally to all the hundreds of messages we have received but some of the comments will be on a special website page - The End of an Era (link on the side panel)
A particular thank you to all our staff past and present over the years including Amanda in the rally control, Nicola for her help with administration and work on the show days, the marshalls, family members who have supported us throughout the years along with the caterers, security, first aid as well as the host venues for their assistance and co-operation for the smooth running of the events and all the public supporters over the years.
Finally thanks to our two wonderful boys Nick and Richard who have seen the events grow from start to finish and had to put up with all the ups and downs of working with outdoor events all their life - getting up at 6am in the morning with long days whatever the weather. We leave the Classic Car event scene with some amazing memories and lots of friends and acquaintances gained over the past 44years.
All the best to everyone for the future.
Geoff and Linda Price
Contact Details
Geoff and Linda Price
9 Newquay Road
Park Hall
Walsall
West Midlands
WS5 3EL
Tel: 01922 643385
Email: transtar@talk21.com
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