The Vintage Scene, Winter 23/24 (issue 21)

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Welcome to the Winter issue of The Vintage Scene t has been a while… We have moved over to publishing The Contents

f able oof ststable e h F From rom the t m o r F T The he Vintage Scene Vintage Scene on a quarterly basis from bi-monthly. This will give us move time to work on each issue and give the publication room to grow.

Since starting up the magazine in 2019, we have received an enormous amount of support from The Banbury & District Ploughing Club. As we go to print, we have received the sad news that their Chairman, Bryan Palmer, has sadly passed away. Bryan worked tirelessly for the Club for many years and will be greatly missed. We owe him a great gratitude for all the support he gave us.

The next issue (Spring) will be out in early April. We would love to publish your stories, reports etc in it, so please email these to h.dodd@vintagesccene.co.uk before 1st March.

See you in April

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4. A Christmas Story 5. Waterworks Museum 6. National Ploughing Championships 7. Your Insurance Questions Answered 8. Rousham Ploughing Match 10. Festive Tractor Run 12. Diary Dates 16. Year Planner Part One 18. More Diary Dates 24 Keeping The Age Of Steam Alive 25. Vale Of Glamorgan Ploughing & Hedging Society 26. Casterton Vintage Working Event 28. FFF&B Ploughing & Country Show 30. The Massey & Ferguson Tractor Owners Group 31. Ogmore Castle Tractor Run

Front Cover & Back Cover by: Kenny Wharton www.kenpics.com

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A Christmas Story

By John Selley of The Ferguson Club

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t was Christmas Eve, I had done all my chores, the turkey was ready, the sprouts done and the parsnips and spuds peeled and I just wanted some quiet time so decided to go for a walk. It had snowed but the sun was shining and the atmosphere was lovely and crisp, in fact it was a joy to be out.

out of the question and would have be done over three nights and at overtime rates. All this made Santa very sad and he really didn’t know what to do. Rudolf suggested that Santa use a Fergie for the rural parts of the country, and he, Rudolf, would do the towns, to which Santa agreed.

My walk took me to Tractor Heaven where, as my granddaughter says, magic happens to dead and dying grey fergie tractors and they are given a second chance. So you can understand that I wasn’t terribly surprised to see Santa Claus sat on my tractor Jill.

Of course, I had to ask why the red biscuit tin, thermos and netting sack. The biscuit tin was because Santa couldn’t eat all the mince pies that had been put out for him and, as he hadn’t any little helpers, he put the excess in the tin for latter. The thermos was because Santa is a responsible driver and would never drink and drive so all the drinks put out went into the thermos, and of course the netting sack was for the carrots put out for the reindeer.

As one would, I wandered over to have a word with Santa and asked if I could take a picture of him which you see below.

I had to ask what had happened to Rudolph and the team and the sleigh; in other words why a tractor?

Well it seemed that Rudolf has been suffering with Arthurrightus (this is the correct spelling, we are dealing with Reindeers!). So, with Rudolf’s agreement Santa went to The Reindeer Market where he found Red Robbo. He, of course, had a super red nose. Sadly, Red Robbo did not like the carrots which, he said, were not up to British standard, the stables were not heated to the correct temperature and as for that crazy idea of delivering all those presents in just one night, that was completely

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Santa asked me to reassure all children that normal service has been resumed and please not to stop leaving the mince pies, drink and carrots (and certainly NO red diesel), for which he thanks everybody.

We then said goodbye, and as if by magic, Santa was gone! Well Christmas is a magical time!

I hope you had a Very Happy Christmas and a Fergielicious New Year.

Tractor Grandpa.

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WATERWORKS MUSEUM AWARDED ACCREDITATION ACCOLADE he Waterworks Museum - Hereford is delighted to announce that it has been awarded full accreditation from Arts Council England.

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An independent working museum concerned primarily, but not exclusively, with the story of the supply of water for public consumption from earliest habitation to the close of the 20th century. Entirely run by volunteers, the vision is to be recognised as a specialist museum that brings industrial heritage to life.

Full accreditation is the gold bar of the national standards and is the benchmark for well-run Museums and Galleries. It means that the Waterworks Museum – Hereford is properly managed and governed to the nationally agreed industry standard and shows the museum takes proper care of its collections, sharing them with visitors and keeping them safe for future generations.

Accreditation helps in opening doors to funding opportunities and will be significant in driving forward the Museums’ vision to thrive and grow as a specialist museum. Being a working museum with one of the widest ranges of working engines in the UK and home to the UK’s oldest in-situ working triple-expansion steam engine, it will enable access to advice and funding to develop greater accessibility to the collection and support life-long learning. The Museum educates across the spectrum, not just the story of water and engineering but also deals with contemporary issues relating to the environment and sustainability.

scheme across the UK. More information about the Accreditation scheme can be found at www.artscouncil.org.uk Jill Phillips, Chair of Trustees and Governance Director at the Waterworks Museum -Hereford said: "This is a real achievement for a small group of dedicated volunteers and deserves celebrating. It shows that the museum is adaptive as well as responsive to new challenges, where we can face the future with confidence in an environment that is an open, welcoming place for volunteers and visitors.”

Liz Johnson, Director Museums and Cultural Property at Arts Council England said: "We’re delighted that the Waterworks Museum – Hereford has been successful in gaining their accreditation status. This means that their Collections will be looked after and maintained offering inspiration, enjoyment and learning for the local community and visitors to enjoy now and in the future.”

For more information, please contact info@waterworksmuseum.org.uk

Additionally, this accolade gives confidence to donors and sponsors who may wish to support the museum in preserving our heritage and inspiring future generations.

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GOOD GROUND FOR BRITAIN'S PLOUGHMEN AND WOMEN

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he country’s top ploughmen and women showed off their skills in Somerset last weekend when the 72nd British National Ploughing Championships were held at Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton by kind permission of K S Coles and family.

Heavy rainfall the day before made getting on and off the site tough for the competitors and the trade companies who were in attendance, though it left ploughing conditions good. However, a warm sunny weekend brought out spectators in their droves and thousands attended to see the champions at work in the various categories.

Over 250 competitors had entered to plough over the weekend and the British Reversible Plough-Off Final was won by William Tuper from Pulborough, West Sussex with 322 points. William was ploughing with a John Deere tractor and Kverneland plough and finished 32 points ahead of Thomas Sutton from Burton on Trent, Staffordshire who was using a Fendt tractor and Kverneland plough.

The British Conventional title went to Ashley Boyles from Market Rasen, Lincolnshire who was using a Massey Ferguson/Kverneland combination. This is the sixth time Ashley has won the title and he finished 10 points ahead of another former British Champion, Nigel Vickers from Malpas, Cheshire. William and Ashley have now qualified to represent England in the 2024 World Ploughing Contest which will be held in Estonia.

There were four vintage Plough-Off Finals and in the Vintage Trailed Plough-Off Final, Trevor Johnstone from Wigton, Cumbria took first place with his Standard Fordson and Ransome RSLD plough, with 281 points. Second place, with 267 points was last year’s champion, John Crowder from Sturton by Stow, Lincolnshire, also using Fordson/Ransome.

The Vintage Hydraulic Plough-Off Final was won by reigning champion, Richard Ingram from Atherstone, Warwickshire using a Massey Ferguson 35 and Ransome TS54 plough. Since the vintage finals were introduced in 2017, Richard has won five out of six. He gained 282 points and a massive lead over runner-up, Ian Berriman from Driffield, East Yorkshire who scored 246 points with the same tractor and plough combination.

The start of the Plough-Off Finals on the second day

The Classic Championship title was won by Jon Cole from Whitchurch, near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, ploughing with his Nuffield 10/42 and Ransome TS86 plough. With 240 points, he had just a 4 point lead from second place Ray Alderson from Bolam, County Durham, who finished with 236 points.

Stephen Watkins from Maltby, South Yorkshire won the Classic Reversible title with his Massey Ferguson 35 and Ransome TS82 plough. Stephen is also the current European Classic Reversible Champion, winning his title in the Netherlands last month. He was just 3 points ahead of Graham Sutton from Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

All of the vintage winners qualify to take part in the 2024 European Vintage Ploughing Championships in the Republic of Ireland. The Overall Vintage Champion, judged independently, was Trevor Johnstone who was also crowned 2023 Supreme Champion.

The other main titles over the weekend were the Overall Horse Ploughing Champion, won by Martin Kerswell from Fordingbridge, Hampshire; the Overall Young Farmers Champion which was taken by 20-year old Josh Bullard from Royston, Hertfordshire and the High Cut Ploughing Champion, won by Derek Needham from Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

Sue Frith, Chief Executive of the Society of Ploughmen, who organised the Championships said, “It was a testing time for our volunteers when the rain came but all went well in the end. Our hosts were absolutely fantastic, not only providing a great site but their hospitality was second to none and everyone who attended, either taking part or spectating, enjoyed it.”

Main sponsors of the event were Firestone and Aztec Oils and further support was given by Lantra, Clarke Willmott, AR Demolition, Cheffins, Dales Agri Sales Agency, Parris Tractors, Hunt Forest Group and Tama UK. Full results can be found on www.ploughmen.co.uk.

Next year’s event - the 73rd British National Ploughing Championships - will be held on 12th and 13th October 2024 on the Thoresby Estate, near Newark, Nottinghamshire by kind permission of Thoresby Farming.

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Your Insurance Questions Answered ’m Amy Chamberlin from Cherished Car Insurance and I have been given the opportunity to talk about insurance for your tractors.

Across the motor insurance market, the value of your vehicle is the most likely reason for a dispute when making a claim. This is why I would like to answer some questions regarding how to value your tractor for insurance purposes.

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What value should I insure my tractor for?

If your tractor is a recent purchase, the insured value should be the price you have recently paid for your tractor. In the event of a claim, you would only receive the amount that you had recently paid for the tractor. If you have owned your tractor for some time, the value of your tractor should be the amount you would be able to sell it for on a willing seller and willing buyer basis.

If I got a good deal for my recent purchase, can I insure it for a higher value?

No, to begin with you would only be able to value your tractor at the amount you had recently paid. Once you have owned the tractor for a while or have done some work to justify an increase, this is when you can consider increasing the value in line with the market.

It is important to remember, that the value should still reflect the likely sale price. For example, if you have purchased new tyres for your tractor at £1,000, this would not necessarily increase the amount you could sell your tractor for by £1,000.

I have owned my tractor for several years and I am unsure how to value my tractor?

If you are unsure of how to value your tractor it is worthwhile having a look online or in magazines to see what similar tractors are being advertised at. Sometimes you can see sales results from auction sites which are useful as you can see the actual amount the tractor was sold for. For other sales, it is important to realise these are the advertised prices and not necessarily the amount they are sold for.

Sometimes it is helpful to join a tractor club to ask their opinion.

Attending shows and other events is also a great opportunity to ask fellow enthusiasts their opinion.

What is the difference between a market value and agreed value?

Usually when you are arranging cover for a classic tractor, it is possible to arrange for an agreed value. This would mean you are guaranteed what value you would receive for your tractor in the event of a successful claim. If your tractor is insured on a market value basis, the claims handler would need to determine what similar tractors are being sold for and this would be the value they would look to settle the claim at but only up to the value you have declared for your tractor.

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What if my tractor is undervalued?

If it is determined that your tractor has been significantly undervalued, the underwriters might believe this was done intentionally to obtain a lower premium. This can affect the amount you receive in the event of a claim so it is important to value your tractor at the correct amount.

How do I arrange an agreed value?

Practice to obtain an agreed value does vary between different insurance companies. At Cherished Car Insurance we would ask for up to date photographs to show all sides of your tractor along with what value you would like to confirm. If your tractor is a recent purchase, your purchase receipt is usually also required.

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Rousham Ploughing Match 20th August 23 RESULTS CLASSIC 1st J Cole 2nd: H Hoyle 3rd: M Laight

TRAILED 1st: M Cherry 2nd: T Windbridge 3rd: M Yeates

HORTICULTURAL 1st: C Dodd 2nd: B Forster 3rd: N Hett

MOUNTED 1st D Franklin 2nd: M Franklin 3rd N Stroud

FERGUSON 1st: C Huck 2nd: J Kitchen 3rd: P Partridge 4th C Peel Yates

OVERALL J Cole

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Festive Tractor Road Run

by Barry Job fter the excesses of Christmas people are pleased to be out in the fresh air again. Thus the Festive Tractor Road Run, well organized by Dave Coombes for Friday 29th December 2023, proved to be extremely popular. 121 tractors participated, considerably more than was expected, although the marshalls coped well with the unexpected large number.

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No doubt enthusiasts had waited to see what the weather had in store for the 29th as the previous day had seen the tail end of named storm “Gerrit”and was particularly wet and windy, not the sort of day to be out on a tractor if you could help it. The weather is always a gamble at this time of year, but in the event it was cool and dry until the very end of the day.

The 24 mile route was excellent, planned by Dave Coombes, Tony Shepherd and Ed Good; it was in a very rural area to the south east of Telford, Shropshire. It was unusual in that over one third of the run was away from the public highway.

The start was at Woodlands Farm, Weston under Lizard, just off the Roman Road Watling Street, by kind permission of Bradford Estates. At 10 o'clock they were off, leaving the farm drive the tractors were privileged to enter Weston Park, the ancient seat of the Bridgeman family, Earls of Bradford. Crossing the park they emerged in the hamlet of Tong, opposite the church of Saint Bartholomew, said to be the most beautiful village church in Shropshire. Crossing the M54 motorway the convoy headed west up Neach Hill to run alongside the motorway, then south over the intriguingly named Bonemill Bridge to the Halfway Stop at Green Acres

The lead tractor was Tony Shepherd's International B275, here, in this picture, he is preceded by Allan Brown to open the gates to Weston Park.

Jack Durose takes his Minneapolis Moline UT5 down the farm drive.

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Dave Coombes, the event organiser, gives the driver's briefing before the start of the run.

Farm, Kemberton, courtesy of Mark and Liz Lea. Suitably refreshed the tractors then headed east through Ryton, past Caynton Hall to Albrighton, a northward run saw them over the motorway once again and alongside the boundary wall of Weston Park back to Woodlands Farm. Here hot food and drinks were available. Apart from the inevitable couple of fuel problems and a puncture the run passed off without incident.

The event was organized to support the Gnosall and Newport Lions Club in generating funds for prostate cancer testing and awareness. The total money raised was well in excess of £3,000. Dave Coombes and his helpers must be thanked for an enjoyable run through attractive scenery, a very welcome event at this time of year which was appreciated by the participants and a large number of spectators.

As is usual on these road runs; John Banks and his 1967 Massey Ferguson 135 acts as 'Last Tractor', although here, in this picture, he is followed by Ed Good to close the gates to Weston Park.

Leading the convoy through a road cutting away from Weston Park is Tony Shepherd aboard his1959 International B275.

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Howard Crewe and his 1966 Ford 4000 pass cottages at Tong said to have provided inspiration for the novelist Charles Dickens.

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Dick Bowler brings his 1964 Nuffield away from the hamlet of Evelith.

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04/02/2024 Banbury & District Vintage Ploughing Society Match at Broughton. Contact: 01869 347003 www.bdvps.co.uk 04/02/2024 Malvern 4x4 Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day at Malvern Three Counties Show Ground, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW. editorial@lrm.co.uk www.4x4sparesday.co.uk 04/02/2024 The Britannia Coconut Dancers, Vintage & Modern Tractors, American Pickups at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. Contact: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk 04/02/2024 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. Contact: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com TUESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY

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11/02/2024 Norfolk Ploughing Society Ploughing Match at Massingham Road, Grimston, Norfolk, PE32 1DN. T: 01603 658077 11/02/2024 SVTEC Ploughing Match at Sheriffton, Stormontfield, PH2 6BG. Contact: 07743 888134 www.svtec.org MONDAY 12TH FEBRUARY

12/02/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (12th-13th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk TUESDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 13/02/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (12th-13th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 17/02/2024 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk

SUNDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 18/02/2024 Banbury & District Vintage Ploughing Society Match at Middle Aston.

T: 01869 347003 www.bdvps.co.uk 18/02/2024 BPPC Valentines Run at Bloxworth Village Club, Church Lane, Wareham, BH20 7EG. E: bppcltd3@gmail.com www.bppcltd.com 18/02/2024 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 18/02/2024 Newborough YFC Ploughing Match at Guntons Road, Newborough, Peterborough, Cambs, PE6 7RU. Contact: 07765 917218 newboroughyfc@aol.co.uk www.facebook.com/NewboroughYoungFarmers WEDNESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 21/02/2024 Auction sale of agricultural classic and vintage tractors, combine harvester, telescopic loader, self-propelled sprayer/spreader, implements and machinery at Gloucestershire. www.cheffins.co.uk SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 24/02/2024 Working Weekend (24th-25th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 24/02/2024 Engineering Open Workshop 2024 (24th-25th) at Shuttleworth, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 9EP. T: 01767 627927 enquiries@shuttleworth.org www.shuttleworth.org 25/02/2024 Horsham Historics Preservation Society Ardingly Autojumble at The South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL. T: 07711 177229 horshamhistorics@aol.com www.horshamhistorics.co.uk 25/02/2024 Collingham & District Agricultural Society Spring Ploughing Match at Plot Lane/Wood Lane, North East of South Scarle, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7JW. T: 07903 010773 info@thecollinghamshow.co.uk www.thecollinghamshow.com 25/02/2024 Working Weekend (24th-25th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 25/02/2024 Engineering Open Workshop 2024 (24th-25th) at Shuttleworth, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 9EP. T: 01767 627927 www.shuttleworth.org 25/02/2024 Strathearn Vintage Ploughing Association Match at Dalginross Farm, Comrie,

PH6 2JA. T: 01764 662881 / 07512 183794 www.facebook.com/Strathearn-VintagePloughing-Association SATURDAY 2ND MARCH 02/03/2024 Tractor Working Weekend (2nd-3rd) at Rushmore Park Estate. T: 07821 184799 www.berwickstjohncountryfayre.co.uk 02/03/2024 Herefordshire Ploughing Association Match at Wharton Farm, Pontshill, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5SX. T: 01989 569377 nigel@morrisrussell.co.uk SUNDAY 3RD MARCH 03/03/2024 Banbury & District Vintage Ploughing Society Match at Churchill. T: 01869 347003 www.bdvps.co.uk 03/03/2024 Suffolk Vintage Ploughing Society Ploughing Match at Ampton Hall Estates, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Contact: 01449 672645 rowepl65@gmail.com 03/03/2024 Ripon 4x4 Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day at Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, North Yorkshire, HG4 1UG. editorial@lrm.co.uk www.4x4sparesday.co.uk 03/03/2024 Tractor Working Weekend (2nd-3rd) at Rushmore Park Estate. T: 07821 184799 www.berwickstjohncountryfayre.co.uk 03/03/2024 The North West Meccano Society & The North West Stationary Engine Society at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. Contact: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk 03/03/2024 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. T: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com FRIDAY 8TH MARCH 08/03/2024 Shire Horse Society National Show (8th10th) at Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. www.shire-horse.org.uk SATURDAY 9TH MARCH 09/03/2024 The Wessex Grand Bring and Buy Sale at East Somerset Steam Railway, Cranmore, Nr Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4QP. T: 01225 754374 09/03/2024 Shire Horse Society National Show (8th10th) at Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. www.shire-horse.org.uk 09/03/2024 Flintshire Farmers Ploughing Society Match at Land at Five Fords, Abenbury, Wrexham, LL13 0PA. Contact: 01352 720292 / 07719 067463.

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Diary Dates SUNDAY 10TH MARCH 10/03/2024 Shire Horse Society National Show (8th10th) at Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. www.shire-horse.org.uk MONDAY 11TH MARCH 11/03/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (11th-12th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk TUESDAY 12TH MARCH 12/03/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (11th-12th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 16/03/2024 GCR 125 Anniversary Open Weekend (16th-17th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. T: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 16/03/2024 Steaming Weekend (16th-17th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 admin@hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 16/03/2024 Tractor Rally 2024 (16th-17th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 16/03/2024 Spectacle of Steam (16th-17th) at Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Ltd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU. T: 01827 830389 info@statfold.com www.statfold.com 16/03/2024 Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society - Uttoxeter District Ploughing Match at Fole Farm, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5EL. Contact: 07970 628006 sasuttoxeter@hotmail.co.uk www.uttoxeteragriculturalsoc.o rg.uk SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 17/03/2024 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. T: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk 17/03/2024 GCR 125Anniversary Open Weekend (16th-17th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. T: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 17/03/2024 Steaming Weekend (16th-17th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk

17/03/2024 Tractor Rally 2024 (16th-17th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 17/03/2024 Spectacle of Steam (16th-17th) at Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Ltd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU. T: 01827 830389 info@statfold.com www.statfold.com SATURDAY 23RD MARCH 23/03/2024 Auction sale of classic tractors, vehicles and implements at Lancashire. www.cheffins.co.uk 23/03/2024 Working Weekend (23rd-24th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 23/03/2024 Whitchurch YFC Ploughing Match at Burleydam, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4AU. Contact: 07710 338138 stu.vickers@hotmail.co.uk SUNDAY 24TH MARCH 24/03/2024 Working Weekend (23rd-24th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 24/03/2024 Dorchester Agricultural Society Ploughing Match at Kingston Maurward, Dorset. T: 01305 264249.

SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 30/03/2024 Dyno Day at Norcroft Farm, Silkstone Lane, Cawthorne, S75 4JZ. T: 07976 918976 bark.ploughing@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/149 8579693736378 30/03/2024 Charity Ploughing Match at Raskelf, North Yorkshire. T: 07789 373092.

SUNDAY 31ST MARCH 31/03/2024 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 31/03/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbyshire. T: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 31/03/2024 Transportfest at the Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA . Contact: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk 31/03/2024 Model Submarines & Spring Fair (31st-1st) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. T: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk 31/03/2024 Open Weekend (31st-1st) at Tees Cottage

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Pumping Station, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8TF. Contact: 07885 242411. www.teescottage.co.uk SUNDAY 31ST MARCH 01/04/2024 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 01/04/2024 Easter Steam Day at Coldharbour Mill, Devon, EX15 3EE. T: 01884 840960 info@coldharbourmill.org.uk www.coldharbourmill.org.uk 01/04/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbyshire. T: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 01/04/2024 Model Submarines & Spring Fair (31st-1st) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. T: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk 01/04/2024 Open Weekend (31st-1st) at Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8TF. Contact: 07885 242411. www.teescottage.co.uk 01/04/2024 Easter Steam Up at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. T: 01278 691595 steamteam@wzlet.org www.wzlet.org SATURDAY 6TH APRIL 06/04/2024 Collection of

Rural Lancashire at The Museum of Rural Lancashire Life, Alderlee Park, Turning Lane, Scarisbrick, PR8 5HR. T: 07702 527872 lesrynhart@yahoo.co.uk 06/04/2024 Classic Vehicle Event (6th-7th) at Pikes Farm, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6ES. Contact: 07970 252545 www.organfordclassicevents.co.uk 06/04/2024 Surrey Hills Spring Fair (6th-7th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk SUNDAY 7TH APRIL 07/04/2024 Newbury 4x4 Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day at Newbury Showground, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9QZ. editorial@lrm.co.uk www.4x4sparesday.co.uk 07/04/2024 Vintage Car Show at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 07/04/2024 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. T: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk 07/04/2024 Rochdale Society of Model & Experimental Engineers at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. T: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk 07/04/2024 NVTEC (East Anglia) Charity Road Run,

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Diary Dates leaving from Fence Bank, Walpole Highway. Contact: stradsett@nvtec-ea.org.uk www.nvtec-ea.org.uk 07/04/2024 Classic Vehicle Event (6th-7th) at Pikes Farm, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6ES. Contact: 07970 252545 www.organfordclassicevents.co.uk 07/04/2024 Ramsey Heritage Day & Food & Craft at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. Contact: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk 07/04/2024 Surrey Hills Spring Fair (6th-7th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 07/04/2024 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. Contact: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com MONDAY 8TH APRIL 08/04/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (8th-9th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk TUESDAY 9TH APRIL 09/04/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (8th-9th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk SATURDAY 13TH APRIL 13/04/2024 Steaming Weekend (13th-14th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 admin@hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 13/04/2024 Founders Day at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk SUNDAY 14TH APRIL 14/04/2024 Spring Industrial Trains at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 14/04/2024 Steaming Weekend (13th-14th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk FRIDAY 19TH APRIL 19/04/2024 Cambridge Vintage Auction (19th-20th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk SATURDAY 20TH APRIL 20/04/2024 Spring Transport 14

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Festival (20th-21st) at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. T: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org 20/04/2024 Cambridge Vintage Auction (19th-20th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk 20/04/2024 Road Rail Steam Weekend (20th-21st) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. T: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk SUNDAY 21ST APRIL 21/04/2024 Spring Transport Festival (20th-21st) at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. T: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org 21/04/2024 Rutland 4x4 Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day at Rutland Showground, Showground Way, Oakham, LE15 7TW. editorial@lrm.co.uk www.4x4sparesday.co.uk 21/04/2024 Road Rail Steam Weekend (20th-21st) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. T: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk FRIDAY 26TH APRIL 26/04/2024 Spring Diesel Gala (26th-28th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. T: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk SATURDAY 27TH APRIL 27/04/2024 Barley Saturday at Around the Town, Cardigan, Cardiganshire/Ceredigion.

T: 01239 841524 www.cardigan-bay.com 27/04/2024 Spring Diesel Gala (26th-28th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 27/04/2024 Working Weekend (27th-28th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rurallife.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk SUNDAY 28TH APRIL 28/04/2024 Spring Bus Show at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 28/04/2024 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. T: 01695 424196

www.bancroftmill.org.uk 28/04/2024 Spring Steam Up at The Brickworks Museum, Stanwick Lane, Stanwick, Hampshire, SO31 7HB. T: 01489 576248 www.thebrickworksmuseum.org 28/04/2024 Spring Diesel Gala (26th-28th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. T: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 28/04/2024 Working Weekend (27th-28th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk FRIDAY 3RD MAY 03/05/2024 Abbey Hill Steam Rally (3rd-6th) at Yeovil Showground, Dorchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TA. Contact: 01935 808095 www.abbeyhillrally.co.uk SATURDAY 4TH MAY 04/05/2024 Abbey Hill Steam Rally (3rd-6th) at Yeovil Showground, Dorchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TA. Contact: 01935 808095 www.abbeyhillrally.co.uk 04/05/2024 Merton Vintage Show (4th-6th) at Faversham Show Ground, Staple Street, Faversham, Nr Canterbury, Kent, ME13 9HY. Contact: 01227 731473 / 07887 712175. www.mertonvintageshow.co.uk 04/05/2024 Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show (4th-6th) at Langley Farm, Langley Lane, Clanfield, Oxon, OX18 2RZ. T: 01993 843221 info@lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk www.lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk 04/05/2024 NVTEC (East Anglia) Stradsett Park Vintage Rally (4th-6th) at Stradsett, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9HA. stradsett@nvtec-ea.org.uk www.nvtec-ea.org.uk 04/05/2024 Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza (4th6th) at Town Centre, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30.

T: 0845 838 1395 llandudnoextravaganza@gmail.com www.victorian-extravaganza.com 04/05/2024 East Midlands Steam & Country Show (4th6th) at Lancaster Farm, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8LB. Contact: 07877 942533 eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com www.eastmidlandssteam.co.uk SUNDAY 5TH MAY 05/05/2024 Abbey Hill Steam Rally (3rd-6th) at Yeovil Showground, Dorchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TA. Contact: 01935 808095 www.abbeyhillrally.co.uk 05/05/2024 Merton Vintage Show (4th-6th) at Faversham

Show Ground, Staple Street, Faversham, Nr Canterbury, Kent, ME13 9HY. Contact: 01227 731473 / 07887 712175. www.mertonvintageshow.co.uk 05/05/2024 Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show (4th-6th) at Langley Farm, Langley Lane, Clanfield, Oxon, OX18 2RZ. T: 01993 843221 info@lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk www.lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk 05/05/2024 NVTEC (East Anglia) Stradsett Park Vintage Rally (4th-6th) at Stradsett, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9HA. stradsett@nvtec-ea.org.uk www.nvtec-ea.org.uk 05/05/2024 Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza (4th6th) at Town Centre, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30. T: 0845838395 llandudnoextravaganza@gmail.com www.victorian-extravaganza.com 05/05/2024 Steam Days (5th6th) at Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4HW. Contact: 01204 846490 / 01257 265003 john.phillp@blueyonder.co.uk www.nmes.org 05/05/2024 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 05/05/2024 East Midlands Steam & Country Show (4th6th) at Lancaster Farm, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8LB. Contact: 07877 942533 eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com www.eastmidlandssteam.co.uk 05/05/2024 Spring Classic Car Show & Vintage Motorcycle Society at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. T: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk 05/05/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbys.

Contact: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 05/05/2024 Classic & Vintage Vehicles (5th-6th) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. Contact: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk 05/05/2024 Open Day at Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1QA. Contact: 01962 714716 / 07516 458900 enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk 05/05/2024 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. T: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com MONDAY 6TH MAY 06/05/2024 Abbey Hill Steam Rally (3rd-6th) at Yeovil Showground, Dorchester Road,

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Diary Dates Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TA. Contact: 01935 808095 www.abbeyhillrally.co.uk 06/05/2024 Merton Vintage Show (4th-6th) at Faversham Show Ground, Staple Street, Faversham, Nr Canterbury, Kent, ME13 9HY. Contact: 01227 731473 / 07887 712175. www.mertonvintageshow.co.uk 06/05/2024 Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show (4th-6th) at Langley Farm, Langley Lane, Clanfield, Oxon, OX18 2RZ. T: 01993 843221 info@lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk www.lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk 06/05/2024 NVTEC (East Anglia) Stradsett Park Vintage Rally (4th-6th) at Stradsett, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9HA. stradsett@nvtec-ea.org.uk www.nvtec-ea.org.uk 06/05/2024 Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza (4th6th) at Town Centre, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30. T: 08458381395 llandudnoextravaganza@gmail.com www.victorian-extravaganza.com 06/05/2024 Motorcycle Day at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 06/05/2024 Steam Days (5th-6th) at Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4HW. T: 01204 846490 / 01257 265003 john.phillp@blueyonder.co.uk www.nmes.org 06/05/2024 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs , DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 06/05/2024 East Midlands Steam & Country Show (4th6th) at Lancaster Farm, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8LB. Contact: 07877 942533 eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com www.eastmidlandssteam.co.uk 06/05/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbys.

Contact: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 06/05/2024 Classic & Vintage Vehicles (5th-6th) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. Contact: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk 06/05/2024 Open Day at Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1QA. Contact: 01962 714716 / 07516 458900 enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk TUESDAY 7TH MAY 07/05/2024 Mini Steam on the Quay at Poole Quay, Hennings Wharf, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ. Contact: 01202 262600 www.pooletourism.com

FRIDAY 10TH MAY 10/05/2024 Diesel Gala (10th12th) at Swanage Railway, Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB. Contact: 01929 425800 info@swanage-railway.co.uk www.swanagerailway.co.uk SATURDAY 11TH MAY 11/05/2024 Diesel Gala (10th12th) at Swanage Railway, Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB. Contact: 01929 425800 info@swanage-railway.co.uk www.swanagerailway.co.uk 11/05/2024 The Great Central Open Extravaganza (11th-12th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 11/05/2024 Village at War (11th-12th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk SUNDAY 12TH MAY 12/05/2024 Diesel Gala (10th12th) at Swanage Railway, Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB. Contact: 01929 425800 info@swanage-railway.co.uk www.swanagerailway.co.uk 12/05/2024 Cowpie Country Show at Blue Anchor Farm, Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, Lingfield, RH7 6JL. T: 01737 844528 office@surreyyfc.co.uk www.cowpie.co.uk 12/05/2024 The Great Central Open Extravaganza (11th-12th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 12/05/2024 Village at War (11th-12th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 12/05/2024 Best of British 2024 at Shuttleworth, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 9EP. 01767627927 enquiries@shuttleworth.org www.shuttleworth.org MONDAY 13TH MAY 13/05/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (13th-14th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk WEDNESDAY 14TH MAY 14/05/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (13th-14th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk

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Diary Dates FRIDAY 17TH MAY 17/05/2024 National Transport Trust Festival of Vintage Transport (17th-19th) at Fawley Hill, Fawley Green, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6JA. events@fawleyhill.com www.fawleyhill.co.uk SATURDAY 18TH MAY 18/05/2024 National Transport Trust Festival of Vintage Transport (17th-19th) at Fawley Hill Fawley Green Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 6JA. events@fawleyhill.com www.fawleyhill.co.uk 18/05/2024 Steam at Hoops at The Hoops, High Street, Bassingbourn, Hertfordshire, SG8 5LF. T: 07721 067806 caxtonantiques@aol.com www.hoopsbassingbourn.co.uk 18/05/2024 Steam On the Levels (18th-19th) at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. Contact: 01278 691595 www.wzlet.org 18/05/2024 Oundle Vintage Festival at The Town Centre, Oundle, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 4BA. Tel: 07743 895160 info@oundlevintagefestival.co.uk www.oundlevintagefestival.co.uk 18/05/2024 ListerFest (18th19th) at Apedale Valley Light Railway, Apedale Valley Country Park, Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-underLyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7LB. Contact: 0845 094 1953 info@avlr.org.uk www.avlr.org.uk 18/05/2024 Land Rover Monthly Live (18th-19th) at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. editorial@lrm.co.uk www.4x4sparesday.co.uk 18/05/2024 Abingdon Air & Country Show at Abingdon Airfield, Oxon, OX13 6JH. neilsevent72@gmail.com www.abingdonairandcountry.co.uk 18/05/2024 Home Front (18th19th) at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 18/05/2024 Anglesey Vintage Rally (18th-19th) at Anglesey Agricultural Showground, LL65 4RW. www.angleseyvintagesociety.co.uk 18/05/2024 Auction sale of classic tractors, vehicles and machinery at Worcestershire. www.cheffins.co.uk 18/05/2024 Steaming Weekend (18th-19th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 18/05/2024 Yorkshire Game and Country Fair (18th-19th) at 18

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Diary Dates www.vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk SATURDAY 1ST JUNE 01/06/2024 Glossop Heritage Weekend (31st-2nd) at Town Centre, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13. Contact: 07900 266666 info@glossopheritageweekend.org www.glossopheritageweekend.org 01/06/2024 Auction sale of classic tractors, machinery and spares at Peterborough. www.cheffins.co.uk 01/06/2024 Hollycombe Steam Rally (1st-2nd) at Hollycombe Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. T: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk 01/06/2024 Astle Park Country Fair (1st-2nd) at Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD. T: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 01/06/2024 Military Weekend 2024 (1st-2nd) at Shuttleworth, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 9EP. 01767627927 enquiries@shuttleworth.org www.shuttleworth.org 01/06/2024 The Vintage Nostalgia Festival (31st-2nd) at Stockton Park, Stockton, Wilts, BA12 0SQ. Contact: 01985 850970 / 07771 643227 rmjtopevents@gmail.com www.vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk 01/06/2024 Rainscombe Country Show (1st-2nd) at Rainscombe Park, Oare, Nr Marlborough, SN8 4HZ. WiltsVME@outlook.com 01/06/2024 Steam Traction Engine Rally (1st-2nd) at Tinkers Park, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4HS. info@tinkerspark.com www.tinkerspark.com SUNDAY 2ND JUNE 02/06/2024 Glossop Heritage Weekend (31st-2nd) at Town Centre, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13. Contact: 07900 266666 info@glossopheritageweekend.org www.glossopheritageweekend.org 02/06/2024 Summer Fair 2024 at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. T: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk 02/06/2024 Hollycombe Steam Rally (1st-2nd) at Hollycombe - Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. T: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk 02/06/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbyshire. T: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 02/06/2024 Astle Park Country Fair (1st-2nd) at Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD. Contact: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 02/06/2024 Military Weekend 2024 (1st-2nd) at Shuttleworth,

Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 9EP. T 01767 627 927 enquiries@shuttleworth.org www.shuttleworth.org 02/06/2024 The Vintage Nostalgia Festival (31st-2nd) at Stockton Park, Stockton, Wilts, BA12 0SQ. Contact: 01985 850970 / 07771 643227 rmjtopevents@gmail.com www.vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk 02/06/2024 Rainscombe Country Show (1st-2nd) at Rainscombe Park, Oare, Nr Marlborough, SN8 4HZ. WiltsVME@outlook.com www.wiltsvehicleandmachineryenthusiasts.com 02/06/2024 Steam Traction Engine Rally (1st-2nd) at Tinkers Park, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4HS. info@tinkerspark.com www.tinkerspark.com 02/06/2024 Open Day at Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1QA. Contact: 01962 714716 / 07516 458900 enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk 02/06/2024 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. T: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com SATURDAY 8TH JUNE 08/06/2024 Stoke Row Steam Rally (8th-9th) at Hill Bottom, Whitchurch Hill, RG8 7PU. StokeRowSR@gmail.com www.stokerowsteamrally.com 08/06/2024 Fir Park Wings & Wheels (8th-9th) at Fir Park Farm, Fir Park, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3YL. T: 07816 326368 www.firparktm.weebly.com/shows 08/06/2024 Neath Steam & Country Show (8th-9th) at Llwyn Felish Farm, Crynant, Neath, SA10 8SP. T: 07971 167651 info@neathsteamandvintage.co.uk www.neathsteamandvintage.co.uk 08/06/2024 North Rode Transport Show (8th-9th) (no vehicles registered after 1990 permitted) at Station Road, Nr Congleton, Cheshire. T: 07836 573824 www.northroderally.co.uk 08/06/2024 West Bay Vintage Rally (8th-9th) at Melplash Showground, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4EG. T: 07918 961095 / 07555 097978 Wdvtsec@hotmail.com www.wdvtsec.com SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 09/06/2024 Stoke Row Steam Rally (8th-9th) at Hill Bottom, Whitchurch Hill, RG8 7PU. StokeRowSR@gmail.com www.stokerowsteamrally.com 09/06/2024 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR.

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Step back in time and see the

Collection of Rural Lancashire Sat 6th April 2024 11am til 4pm

Alderlee Park, Turning Lane, Scarisbrick, PR8 5HR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Music, Refreshments, BBQ, Face Painting Classic & Vintage Vehicles Stationary Engines & more...

Donations towards:

For more information and bookings contact

LES - 07702 527872

Email: lesrynhart@yahoo.co.uk

Heritage Vehicle Events Spring Transport Festival: HCVS Ridgeway Run: Pre-1988 Vehicle Show: SHOWBUS:

20th & 21st April 16th June 26th August 29th September

Station Road Quainton Nr Aylesbury HP22 4BY

For more details and booking visit:

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Diary Dates THE WESSEX GRAND BRING AND BUY SALE EAST SOMERSET STEAM RAILWAY CRANMORE, SOMERSET. A361 FROME TO SHEPTON MALLET ROAD

Saturday March 9th 8.30am onwards Sellers @ £7.00 Buyers @ £2.00 per person.

Full information 01225 754374 T: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk 09/06/2024 Farmer Brown’s Open Farm Sunday at Farmer Browns Ice Cream, Huttoft, LN13 9RL. T: 07946 85549 www.farmerbrownsicecream.co.uk 09/06/2024 Neath Steam & Country Show (8th-9th) at Llwyn Felish Farm, Crynant, Neath, SA10 8SP. T: 07971 167651 info@neathsteamandvintage.co.uk www.neathsteamandvintage.co.uk 09/06/2024 North Rode Transport Show (8th-9th) (no vehicles registered after 1990 permitted) at Station Road, Nr Congleton, Cheshire. T: 07836 573824 www.northroderally.co.uk 09/06/2024 West Bay Vintage Rally (8th-9th) at Melplash Showground, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4EG. T: 07918961095 / 07555 097978 Wdvtsec@hotmail.com www.wdvtsec.com MONDAY 10TH JUNE 10/06/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (10th-11th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk TUESDAY 11TH JUNE 11/06/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (10th-11th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 15/06/2024 Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show (15th-16th) at Greenhill Farm, Bradley Road, Southwick, Wilts, BA14 9HR. T: 01225 754374 15/06/2024 Emergency Services & Father’s Day (15th16th) at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 15/06/2024 Billy Vintage Weekend with a Road Run on the 15th (15th-16th) at Manor Farm, Cliffords Mesner, Newnent, GL18 1JL. bamy2613@icould.com 15/06/2024 Model Steam Engines (15th-16th) at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust 20

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Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 15/06/2024 Steaming Weekend (15th-16th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 16/06/2024 Ridgeway Run at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. T: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org 16/06/2024 Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show (15th-16th) at Greenhill Farm, Bradley Road, Southwick, Wilts, BA14 9HR. T: 01225 754374 16/06/2024 Emergency Services & Father’s Day (15th16th) at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 16/06/2024 Billy Vintage Weekend with a Road Run on the 15th (15th-16th) at Manor Farm, Cliffords Mesner, Newnent, GL18 1JL. bamy2613@icould.com 16/06/2024 Model Steam Engines (15th-16th) at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 16/06/2024 Classic Car Gathering at Hollycombe Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. T: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk 16/06/2024 Steaming Weekend (15th-16th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 admin@hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 16/06/2024 Father’s Day Steam at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. Contact: 01603 871694

info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 22/06/2024 Auction sale of vintage and classic tractors, vehicles and machinery at Northamptonshire. www.cheffins.co.uk 22/06/2024 Kelsall Steam & Vintage Rally (22nd-23rd) at Churches View Farm, Kelsall Road, Ashton, Nr Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8BH. Contact: kelsallsteamrally@hotmail.co.uk www.kelsallsteamrally.co.uk 22/06/2024 Open Weekend (22nd-23rd) at Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8TF. Contact: 07885 242411. www.teescottage.co.uk SUNDAY 23RD JUNE 23/06/2024 Kelsall Steam & Vintage Rally (22nd-23rd) at Churches View Farm, Kelsall Road, Ashton, Nr Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8BH. Contact: kelsallsteamrally@hotmail.co.uk www.kelsallsteamrally.co.uk 23/06/2024 Open Weekend (22nd-23rd) at Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8TF. Contact: 07885 242411. www.teescottage.co.uk MONDAY 24TH JUNE 24/06/2024 Summer Crank Up at The Knot Inn, Station Lane, Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield SK11 0QU. T: 01538 755844 www.macclesfieldvmg.co.uk SATURDAY 29TH JUNE 29/06/2024 Auction sale of steam engines, classic and vintage tractors, machinery & spares at Lincolnshire. www.cheffins.co.uk 29/06/2024 Sheffield Steam & Vintage Show (29th-30th) at Rackford Road, North Anston, Nr Sheffield, S25 4DF. Contact: 01709 545047 shefsteamvcl@gmail.com SUNDAY 30TH JUNE 30/06/2024 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. T: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk 30/06/2024 Sheffield Steam & Vintage Show (29th-30th) at Rackford Road, North Anston, Nr Sheffield, S25 4DF. Contact: 01709 545047 shefsteamvcl@gmail.com SATURDAY 6TH JULY 06/07/2024 Large Steam Show (6th-7th) at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

06/07/2024 Duncombe Park Steam & Vintage Rally (6th7th) at Duncombe Park Steam Rally, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5EB. gytecwebmaster@gmail.com www.gytec.weebly.com 06/07/2024 Vintage Vehicle Weekend (6th-7th) at Great Central Railway, Quorn & Woodhouse Station, LE12 8AG. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 06/07/2024 Ramsey Steam & Fire Show (6th-7th) at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. Contact: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk SUNDAY 7TH JULY 07/07/2024 Large Steam Show (6th-7th) at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 07/07/2024 Duncombe Park Steam & Vintage Rally (6th7th) at Duncombe Park Steam Rally, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5EB. gytecwebmaster@gmail.com www.gytec.weebly.com 07/07/2024 An Exhibition by The Northern Potters Association at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. T: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk 07/07/2024 Vintage Vehicle Weekend (6th-7th) at Great Central Railway, Quorn & Woodhouse Station, LE12 8AG. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 07/07/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbys.

Contact: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 07/07/2024 Power Up Sunday at the Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA . T: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk 07/07/2024 Ramsey Steam & Fire Show (6th-7th) at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. Contact: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk 07/07/2024 Open Day at Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1QA. 01962 714716 / 07516 458900 enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk 07/07/2024 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. T: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com

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Diary Dates MONDAY 8TH JULY 08/07/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (8th-9th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk TUESDAY 9TH JULY 09/07/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (8th-9th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk SATURDAY 13TH JULY 13/07/2024 Classic Car Show at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 13/07/2024 Model Railway & Engineering Exhibition (13th14th) at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 13/07/2024 Cheshire Steam Fair (13th-14th) at Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AS. Contact: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 13/07/2024 Rona Steam & Vintage Rally (13th-14th) at Good Mondays Farm, Dauntsey, Wiltshire, SN15 4HL. Contact: ronasteamandvintagerally@gmail.com www.facebook.com/RonaSteam&Vintag eRally SUNDAY 14TH JULY 14/07/2024 Model Railway & Engineering Exhibition (13th14th) at Claymills Pumping Engines, Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. T: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 14/07/2024 Cheshire Steam Fair (13th-14th) at Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AS. Contact: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 14/07/2024 Rona Steam & Vintage Rally (13th-14th) at Good Mondays Farm, Dauntsey, Wilts, SN15 4HL. www.facebook.com/RonaSteam&VintageRally FRIDAY 19TH JULY 19/07/2024 Cambridge Vintage Auction (19th-20th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk 19/07/2024 Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show (19th21st) at Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Totton, Hamps, SO40 7GY. T: 07713 834675 enquiries@nmscs.org.uk www.nmscs.org.uk SATURDAY 20TH JULY 20/07/2024 Alrewas Show at

Alrewas Show Ground, Daisy Lane, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7DP. info@alrewasshow.co.uk www.alrewasshow.co.uk 20/07/2024 Rail Gala Weekend (20th-21st) at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 20/07/2024 Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally & Family Festival (20th-21st) at Needwood Rise Farm, Barton Gate, Barton under Needwood, Staffs, DE13 8AP. T: 01283 716497 bartonsteamrally@gmail.com www.bartonsteam.co.uk 20/07/2024 Cambridge Vintage Auction (19th-20th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk 20/07/2024 Much Marcle Steam Rally (20th-21st) at Rye Meadows, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LX. T: 07968 385813 www.muchmarclesteamrally.com 20/07/2024 Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show (19th21st) at Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Totton, Hamps, SO40 7GY. T: 07713 834675 enquiries@nmscs.org.uk www.nmscs.org.uk 20/07/2024 West Oxon Steam & Vintage Rally (20th21st) at Ducklington Show Ground, Nr Witney, Oxon, OX29 7YH. T: 01993 771251 westoxonsteam@yahoo.co.uk www.westoxonsteam.co.uk SUNDAY 21ST JULY 21/07/2024 Moving the Mail at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. T: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org 21/07/2024 Rail Gala Weekend (20th-21st) at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 21/07/2024 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancs, BB18 5QR. 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk 21/07/2024 Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally & Family Festival (20th-21st) at Needwood Rise Farm, Barton Gate, Barton under Needwood, Staffs, DE13 8AP. T: 01283 716497 bartonsteamrally@gmail.com www.bartonsteam.co.uk 21/07/2024 Back in Time at The Brickworks Museum, Stanwick Lane, Stanwick, Hamps, SO31 7HB. T: 01489 576248 www.thebrickworksmuseum.org 21/07/2024 Much Marcle Steam Rally (20th-21st) at Rye Meadows, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LX. T: 07968 385813

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THE WESSEX MIDSUMMER VINTAGE SHOW June 15th & 16th 2024 The event to be staged at Greenhill Farm, Bradley Road, Southwick, Wiltshire, BA14 9HR.

A Fun Day for all the Family

Tractors, Vintage Cars & Motorcycles, Stationary Engines, Tractors, Vintage Horticultural Machinery, Commercial Vehicles, Vintage Steam Engines,Working Section, Children’s Entertainment, Steam Donkey Rides, and much more...

Donkey Full information / Entry Forms / & any help 01225 754374 Full www.muchmarclesteamrally.com 21/07/2024 Langford Country Fayre at the Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA. T: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk 21/07/2024 Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show (19th21st) at Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Totton, Hamps, SO40 7GY. T: 07713 834675 enquiries@nmscs.org.uk www.nmscs.org.uk 21/07/2024 West Oxon Steam & Vintage Rally (20th21st) at Ducklington Show Ground, Nr Witney, Oxon, OX29 7YH. T: 01993 771251 westoxonsteam@yahoo.co.uk www.westoxonsteam.co.uk FRIDAY 26TH JULY 26/07/2024 Welland Steam and Country Rally (26th-28th) at Woodside Farm, Welland, Worcestershire, WR13 6NG. Contact: 07866 582606 info@wellandsteamrally.com www.wellandsteamrally.com SATURDAY 27TH JULY 27/07/2024 Ramsey & District Horticultural Society Annual Show at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambs, PE26 2XD. T: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk 27/07/2024 Working Weekend (27th-28th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 27/07/2024 Welland Steam and Country Rally (26th-28th) at Woodside Farm, Welland, Worcestershire, WR13 6NG. Contact: 07866 582606 info@wellandsteamrally.com www.wellandsteamrally.com SUNDAY 28TH JULY 28/07/2024 Working Weekend (27th-28th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 28/07/2024 Welland Steam and Country Rally (26th-28th) at Woodside Farm, Welland,

Worcestershire, WR13 6NG. Contact: 07866 582606 info@wellandsteamrally.com www.wellandsteamrally.com FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST 02/08/2024 Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza (2nd-4th) at South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5QD. Contact: 01453 890891 www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk 02/08/2024 Whitby Traction Engine Rally (2nd-4th) at next to Whitby Abbey, Hawsker Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JR. T: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 03/08/2024 Cromford Steam Rally (3rd-4th) at High Acres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB. T: 07971 525162 cromfordchairman@gmail.com www.cromfordsteamrally.co.uk 03/08/2024 Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza (2nd-4th) at South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5QD. Contact: 01453 890891 www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk 03/08/2024 Whitby Traction Engine Rally (2nd-4th) at next to Whitby Abbey, Hawsker Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JR. T: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 03/08/2024 The Old Timer Tractor Rally (3rd-4th) at Mill Meadow, Ivingtonbury, Ivington, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0JH. T: 07812 132295 theoldtimertractorrally@gmail.com www.theoldtimertractorrally.co.uk 03/08/2024 WSRA Steam & Vintage Rally (3rd-4th) at WSRA Rally Fields, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA4 1BH. Contact: 01823 433856 info@steamrally.org.uk www.steamrally.org.uk SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 04/08/2024 Cromford Steam Rally (3rd-4th) at High Acres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield,

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Diary Dates Nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB. Contact: 07971 525162 cromfordchairman@gmail.com www.cromfordsteamrally.co.uk 04/08/2024 An exhibition by Rochdale Photographic Society & Military Vehicles Event at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. Contact: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk 04/08/2024 Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza (2nd-4th) at South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5QD. Contact: 01453 890891 www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk 04/08/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbys.

Contact: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 04/08/2024 Whitby Traction Engine Rally (2nd-4th) at next to Whitby Abbey, Hawsker Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JR. T: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 04/08/2024 The Old Timer Tractor Rally (3rd-4th) at Mill Meadow, Ivingtonbury, Ivington, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0JH. T: 07812 132295 theoldtimertractorrally@gmail.com www.theoldtimertractorrally.co.uk 04/08/2024 Open Day at Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, Hamps, SO21 1QA. T: 01962 714716 / 07516 458900 www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk 04/08/2024 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. T: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com 04/08/2024 WSRA Steam & Vintage Rally (3rd-4th) at WSRA Rally Fields, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA4 1BH. Contact: 01823 433856 info@steamrally.org.uk www.steamrally.org.uk

9AD. Contact: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 10/08/2024 RetroFestival (9th11th) at Newbury Showground, RG18 9QZ. T: 07923 108037 retrofestevents@gmail.com www.retro-fest.co.uk

MONDAY 5TH AUGUST 05/08/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (5th-6th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk

SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 18/08/2024 Commercial & Communications Day at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 18/08/2024 Steaming Weekend (17th-18th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 18/08/2024 Ramsey Camp 1940’s Weekend (17th-18th) at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. T: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk

TUESDAY 6TH AUGUST 06/08/2024 Cambridge Machinery Sales (5th-6th) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. www.cheffins.co.uk FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST 09/08/2024 RetroFestival (9th11th) at Newbury Showground, RG18 9QZ. T: 07923 108037 retrofestevents@gmail.com www.retro-fest.co.uk SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST 10/08/2024 Astle Park Traction Engine Rally (10th-11th) at Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 22

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SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST 11/08/2024 Emergency Services Day at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. T: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org 11/08/2024 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancs, BB18 5QR. T: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk 11/08/2024 Land Rover Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 11/08/2024 Astle Park Traction Engine Rally (10th-11th) at Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD. Contact: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 11/08/2024 RetroFestival (9th11th) at Newbury Showground, RG18 9QZ. T: 07923 108037 retrofestevents@gmail.com www.retro-fest.co.uk SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST 17/08/2024 Harrogate Vintage Auction at The Great Yorkshire Showground. www.cheffins.co.uk 17/08/2024 Steaming Weekend (17th-18th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. T: 01932 212235 www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 17/08/2024 Ramsey Camp 1940’s Weekend (17th-18th) at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. T: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk

THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST 22/08/2024 The Melplash Show at Melplash Show

Ground, West Bay Rd, Bridport, DT6 4EG. T: 01308 423337 www.melplashshow.co.uk FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST 23/08/2024 Steam and Vintage Festival (23rd-25th) at Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1ND. T: 07702 804604 steamandvintagefest@gmail.com www.steamandvintagefest.co.uk SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 24/08/2024 Steam and Vintage Festival (23rd-25th) at Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1ND. T: 07702 804604 steamandvintagefest@gmail.com www.steamandvintagefest.co.uk 24/08/2024 Vintage Vehicle Weekend (24th-25th) at Great Central Railway, Quorn & Woodhouse Station, LE12 8AG. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 24/08/2024 Poynton Show at Georges Road, West, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1JY. T: 07442 532450 office@poyntonshow.co.uk www.poyntonshow.co.uk 24/08/2024 Working Weekend (24th-25th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST 25/08/2024 Steam Days (25th-26th) at Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4HW. T: 01204 846490 / 01257 265003 john.phillp@blueyonder.co.uk www.nmes.org 25/08/2024 Roads and Rails at The Brickworks Museum, Stanwick Lane, Stanwick, Hamps, SO31 7HB. T: 01489 576248 www.thebrickworksmuseum.org 25/08/2024 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 25/08/2024 Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show (25th26th) at Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL. T: 01342 832307 info@edenbridge-show.co.uk www.edenbridge-show.co.uk 25/08/2024 Steam and Vintage Festival (23rd-25th) at Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1ND. T: 07702 804604 steamandvintagefest@gmail.com www.steamandvintagefest.co.uk 25/08/2024 Vintage Vehicle Weekend (24th-25th) at Great Central Railway, Quorn & Woodhouse Station, LE12 8AG. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 25/08/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High

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Contact: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 25/08/2024 Classic Motorcycles (25th-26th) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. Contact: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk 25/08/2024 Working Weekend (24th-25th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. T: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 25/08/2024 Wallop Vintage Gathering at Over Wallop Sports Field, Sailsbury Lane, SO20 8JJ. T: 07771 639879 www.wallopvintagegathering.org.uk MONDAY 26TH AUGUST 26/08/2024 Pre-1988 Classic Vehicle Rally at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. T: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org 26/08/2024 Steam Days (25th-26th) at Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4HW. T: 01204 846490 / 01257 265003 john.phillp@blueyonder.co.uk www.nmes.org 26/08/2024 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 26/08/2024 Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show (25th26th) at Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL. T: 01342 832307 info@edenbridge-show.co.uk www.edenbridge-show.co.uk 26/08/2024 Steaming Day at Leawood Pumphouse, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbys.

Contact: 01629 823204 www.middleton-leawood.org.uk 26/08/2024 Classic Motorcycles (25th-26th) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. Contact: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 30/08/2024 The Victory Show (30th-1st) at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG. T: 07711 430472 enquiries@thevictoryshow.co.uk www.thevictoryshow.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST 31/08/2024 North Cotswold Steam & Vintage Show (31st1st) at off A436, Notgrove, GL54 3BS. T: 07734 351363 hello@northleachsteamshow.co.uk www.northleachsteamshow.co.uk 31/08/2024 Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally (31st-1st) at Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG. T: 01751

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Diary Dates 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 31/08/2024 The Victory Show (30th-1st) at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG. Contact: 07711 430472 enquiries@thevictoryshow.co.uk www.thevictoryshow.co.uk SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 01/09/2024 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancs, BB18 5QR. T: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk 01/09/2024 Artwork by Colin Worthington & Live Music by “The Moonshiners” at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. T: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk 01/09/2024 North Cotswold Steam & Vintage Show (31st1st) at off A436, Notgrove, GL54 3BS. T: 07734 351363 hello@northleachsteamshow.co.uk www.northleachsteamshow.co.uk 01/09/2024 Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally (31st-1st) at Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG. T: 01751 200839 info@outdoorshows.co.uk www.outdoorshows.co.uk 01/09/2024 The Victory Show (30th-1st) at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG. Contact: 07711 430472 enquiries@thevictoryshow.co.uk www.thevictoryshow.co.uk 01/09/2024 Open Day at Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, Hamps, SO21 1QA. T: 01962 714716 / 07516 458900 enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk 01/09/2024 White Horse Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show at White Horse Country Park, Westbury, BA13 4LX. www.whitehorsevehicleshow.org 01/09/2024 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. T: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 06/09/2024 BPPC Classic & Steam Vehicle Show (6th-8th) at Haycrafts Lane, Harman’s Corss, Swanage. Contact: bppcltd3@gmail.com www.bppcltd.com 06/09/2024 Autumn Diesel Gala (6th-8th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. T: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 07/09/2024 Festival of Fireworks & Steam Rally at Catton Hall, Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, Derbys, DE12 8LN. T: 01384 402266 festival@jubileefireworks.co.uk www.festivaloffireworks.com

07/09/2024 Vintage Tractors (7th-8th) at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 07/09/2024 Belmont Woodfest and Country Fair (7th-8th) at Belmont House, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0HH. Contact: 01795 890202 administrator@belmont-house.org www.belmont-house.org 07/09/2024 BPPC Classic & Steam Vehicle Show (6th-8th) at Haycrafts Lane, Harman’s Corss, Swanage. Contact: bppcltd3@gmail.com www.bppcltd.com 07/09/2024 Buntingford Classic at High Street, Buntingford, Herts, SG9 9AB. info@buntingfordchamberofcommerce.co.uk www.buntingfordclassic.com 07/09/2024 Classics at Glemham

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at Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0BT. Contact: 07836 503209 classiccars.glemham@aol.com www.classicsglemham.org.uk 07/09/2024 Heritage Open Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0DA. T 01283 509929 www.claymills.org.uk 07/09/2024 Autumn Diesel Gala (6th-8th) at Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, LE11 1RW. T: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk 07/09/2024 Haddenham Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show (7th-8th) on the A1421, Sutton Road, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3PT. T: 07442 344870 info@haddenhamsteamrally.co.uk

www.haddenhamsteamrally.co.uk 07/09/2024 Malpas Yesteryear Rally (7th-8th) at Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8JN. Contact: 07552 709759 www.malpas-yesteryear-rally.co.uk 07/09/2024 Heritage Weekend (7th-8th) at the Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA. T: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk 07/09/2024 The Orsett Show at Orsett Showground, Rectory Rd, Orsett, Grays, RM16 3BD. Contact: 01277 210292 www.orsettshow.co.uk 07/09/2024 Wolsingham Show (7th-8th) at Wolsingham Showground, Scotch Isle Park, Durham Road, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, Co.Durham, DL13 3JG. info@wolsinghamshow.co.uk www.wolsinghamshow.co.uk

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Keeping the Age of Steam Alive!

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uckinghamshire Railway Centre is a heritage steam railway run by Quainton Railway Society Ltd located on the edge of the picturesque village of Quainton, just 6 miles west of Aylesbury and 11 miles east of Bicester.

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There are 25 acres of Railwayland for visitors to explore, and they are treated to train rides with giant steam locomotives pulling vintage passenger carriages.

The Visitor Centre is a stunning, glass-roofed building which used to be the Rewley Road railway station building in central Oxford. It houses the Railway Café, gift shop and indoor platforms with fabulous railway carriages and a Victorian loco on display on either side. There is also an extensive railway museum with row after row of locos and carriages, from industrial to passenger stock from eras gone by. There is also a model railway and 1km of miniature railway track which visitors can pay a small fee (£1.50) to ride.

The heritage railway’s open season is from Easter to Halloween, when they have

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Steaming Days every Sunday with Special Events held regularly throughout the season.

They hold lots of family events with visits from childhood celebrities like Peppa Pig, Paddington, Zog and Bluey, and of course Thomas the Tank Engine is a regular and most popular visitor!

They also hold some fabulous heritage vehicle events, for which they are well known, with events ranging from their Spring Transport Festival in April, featuring agricultural vehicles and traction engines, and the Heritage Commercial Vehicle Society’s Ridgeway Run, which has been held here every year on Father’s Day for 40 years! Also running for many years is the annual Pre-1988 Vehicle Rally, now in its fifth decade, held on August Bank Holiday Monday. This year, for the first time, they are hosting SHOWBUS, the country’s largest Bus Rally!

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Station Road, Quainton, Nr Aylesbury HP22 4BY. T:01296 655720 E:office@bucksrailcentre.org

If you haven’t been before or if you are a regular, you will receive a warm welcome by the volunteers who keep the site going on open days. They are always keen to share their love and knowledge of steam railway and all do their bit to keep the age of steam alive!

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Vale of Glamorgan Ploughing & Hedging Society

by Basil George he Society held its Annual Ploughing Match on Sunday 10 September 2023 at Boverton Place Farm, by kind permission of V J Thomas & Son of Pancross Farm. Mrs Cathy Thomas was this year’s president, and she comes from a line of champion ploughmen.

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There were 40 tractors taking part in the various classes of ploughing. This number was down on last year, but this might have been due to the fact that on the same day there were a number of other similar events around the country.

A covey of judges

The chairman, John Thomas of Gilston, welcomed all competitors and thanked the field staff and steward for their continued support. He also thanked the judges who gave up their time to further the art of ploughing, plus the secretary Sarah Radcliffe, treasurer Lloyd Thomas and the committee. Finally,

the Society’s thanks were given to the many sponsors and patrons of the event for their continued support year after year. The event closed with prize-giving, completed by 5.00pm.

List of Winners:

Class Horse ploughing Vintage Trailer Vintage Hydraulic Classic Classic (Juniors) World Style Conventional Multi Furrow Commercial Reversible Beginners Ferguson Welsh Open

Winner Martin Kerswell Mike Yeats Daniel Ford Jon Cole Evan Brown Morgan Evans Evan Thomas Luke Morgan Andrew Gronow Phil Jones

On a lighter note, on TV here in Wales we have a young man who gives the weather forecast and on St Swithin’s Day (15 July, which was wet) he mentioned that folklore states that the weather will remain the same for 40 days and 40 nights, but he thought this was a load of nonsense.

St Swithin, sitting up there on cloud nine, must have picked up on the young man’s comment and the result was we had the wettest July and August on record! This same forecaster has another job on TV – Weatherman Walking – where he explores the footpaths and walking routes of Wales and I must say he’s very good at that.

May I suggest he gives up the day job!

Phil Jones, winner of Ferguson Welsh Open

The old and the new

High-Cut at rest after a job well done

Ferguson T20 in action. Taken by Ffotoimage

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Casterton Vintage Working Event 16th & 17th September 2023 Report & Photos by Kenny Wharton, www.kenpics.com

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his was a spectacular weekend event which took place on 16th and 17th September 2023. Held in the fields around Great Casterton near Stamford a huge and varied collection early tractors, combines, crawlers, steam engines, stationary engines and old vehicles could be seen working as originally intended.

Land provided by Brian Knight allowed spectators to get up close and see, hear and smell how it was done in

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past times. Owners of the machinery and visitors to the event spent the weekend reminiscing back to the days on the farm.

All proceeds raised over the weekend went to LOROS who provide Hospice Care for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

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FFF&B Ploughing Match & Country Show 2023

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eld on Saturday 30th September 2023 at Black Bourton Road, Nr Standlake, Oxfordshire, the 2023 FFF&B Ploughing Match & Country Show once again met high expectations celebrating it’s 75th Anniversary. There was plenty to look at, both in the main ring and around the showground. A variety of skilled ploughing methods on display including vintage tractors, horticultural tractors, steam and horses. Hedge

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laying, trade stands, musical entertainment and a beer tent all contributed to making it a great day out for all the family.

The next Fairford, Faringdon, Filkins and Burford Ploughing Championship and Country Show is on Saturday 28 September 2024 at Little Faringdon Road, Langford GL7 3LA by kind permission of AJ Cole & Son and Mr P Kirby.

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Photos taken by Peter Aston of The Massey & Ferguson Tractor Owners Group at Royal Three Counties Show, Blaenavon Steam Railway, Much Marcle Rally, Welland Steam Rally, Brecon County Show.

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Ogmore Castle Tractor Run

by Basil George n Sunday 1 October the annual Ogmore Castle Tractor Run, organised by the Glamorgan Iron Horse Society, took place as usual in the Castle Field. There were 40 tractors, a couple of motorbikes, Land Rovers and a Range Rover taking part and they left the field at 10.30am for a tour of the Vale of Glamorgan and areas north of the M4, totalling about 28 miles.

All monies raised will be donated to worthy charities.

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Dave King, the Run Marshal, gave all the instructions before they set off, reminding all those taking part that they will be going through villages which will now have a 20 mph limit so they needed to keep an eye on the throttle, and also an eye out for cyclists who may be overtaking them!

Thanks again went to Robert Williams for the use of the field and the support of all club members for the work put into making it a successful event. While it is nice to make the run a mystery tour from the point of those taking part, from the public’s point it would be nice to know what the schedule is as children, as well as adults, like to be ready to watch the stream of tractors etc coming

A David Brown Tug ex RAF

through their villages. Nevertheless, thanks must go to all those who took part, some having to do a mini tractor run to get to the starting point. Fortunately the weather was fine and the tractor run was another success.

Additions to the tractor run

Winner of best outfit

Jimmy Thomas winning the trophy

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