THERE’S an almost monastic quietness around the site, punctuated only by laughter, Land Rover stories and the occasional squeak of a wheelbarrow. Whatever type of enthusiast you are, or your green oval preference, you fit into a handful of visitor types. Maybe you’re the casual stroller; the hawk-eyed spotter; the sifter, or the barrow-pusher. Regardless, there’s a uniform atmosphere of quiet concentration. Everyone is fully absorbed, looking intently for their personal bargain.
The Newbury Spares Day has long been a staple of many an enthusiast’s year. Originating from the Sodbury Sortouts, the Newbury event has been run by Mark Woodward since 2006, and is credited as being not just the UK’s largest 4x4 spares day, but the largest such event in Europe, with over 25 acres of space. This year, the event was firing on all cylinders after the pandemic, with 600+ traders, and approaching 3000 day visitors, each clamouring for a deal on their part of choice.
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