FULL STEAM AHEAD!

Organised by a small committee of volunteers, the Vale Vintage Machinery Show returns even bigger and better on the 1st and 2nd of July 2023. The event again returns to Ty Ucha Farm, Caerwys, by kind permission of Mr Elfed & Mrs Nerys Thomas & family who have generously allowed the use of their land for the weekend. Promising to be a traditional, fun filled event for the whole family, the show hosts a vast array of vintage vehicles, from the early days of steam to the conventional combustion engined cars, motorcycles, tractors and commercial vehicles. Also on display, will be an array of stationary engines which powered many milking machines, workshops and industries in days past.

Amongst a host of farming implements and machinery on display, will be demonstrations of historical threshing methods. Threshing is a traditional mechanised way of separating grain from the straw of corn or other crops. Threshing machines were often seen travelling from farm to farm at harvesting times, initially being powered by traction engines but progressing to being driven by tractors to turn “the box”, as it was known. The modern day equivalent is the combine harvester, which is the same principle but is self propelled and requires much less preparation.

A nostalgic display of classic campers and caravans will help relive childhood memories of holidays by the seaside, and includes period equipment and towing vehicles.

Other attractions at the event will include the craft marquee and displays from various charities, clubs, pedal cycles, street organs, working horses, chainsaw carving and even a military section. There’s even a licensed bar as well as entertainment on Saturday evening for those staying on site.

As a family event there will be plenty for the children to do including games and activities for all ages. This year a special feature will be a fun dog show and further information can be found on the show’s Facebook page. One of the perennial highlights of the show is the substantial steam section, from miniature replicas to full siᴢe traction engines and steam rollers – and this year featuring an exciting steam driven wood sawing display. A number of these magnificent machines will also be participating in a series of entertaining games and challenges in the main ring.

“On behalf of the Vale Vintage Machinery Club, I am looking forward to working with a great team to welcome everyone to this year’s show. The team have worked extremely hard this year to put together an even bigger and better event for 2023. I would also like to thank Mr & Mrs Thomas for their ongoing support and use of their land for the show. We look forward to welcoming you all on the 1st and 2nd of July. Thank you for your continued support” Maredudd Davies (Chairman).

Admission price is £5 for adults, with children under 16 entering free. Public camping is also available at £40 for the whole weekend.

The venue is Ty Ucha Farm, Pen Y Cefn, Caerwys, Flintshire CH7 5BQ

For more information please visit the Vale Vintage Machinery Show website: www.valevintagemachineryclub.co.uk, visit the Facebook page or contact them at valevintagemachineryclub@gmail.com or on 07921 719084. Those wishing to exhibit can download entry forms from the website, by clicking on the “files” tab on the Facebook page or via email request.