‘VINTAGE TRACTORS, MACHINERY & SO MUCH MORE!’
Welcome to the Late Spring/Early Summer 2025 issue.
Well, it’s been a while! We took time out to have a revamp on the production side. Subscribers and advertisers are thanked for their patience, all purchases were simply placed ‘on hold’ and will now continue from where they left off. Now back on track, the next issue is due out later in the summer
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Contents
4. The David Brown Cropmaster
5. The Rural Life Living Museum
6. Insuring A Vintage/Classic Tractor
7. The Massey & Ferguson Tractor Owners Group at Tractor World
8. The National Ploughing Championships Round-up 2024
11. Hereford Waterworks Museum - 50 Years of Water & Steam Engineering
It has been a better year thus far for events; much better that last year’s ‘wash out’! This spring saw the Banbury & District Ploughing Society host the Brian Palmer Memorial Ploughing Match. Great weather and a fantastic turnout. Brian, who was the long-serving Chairman of the Banbury club (2013-January 2024) would have been delighted – the committee and ploughmen did him proud. We popped along to take photos, which can be found on pages 22-25.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue, Heather
12. Three Small Railways
13. The Museum of Rural Lancashire - Anvil Day
14. Great Holcot Working Weekend
16. Six Nations Ploughing Championships
18. Tern Valley Trust’s Spring Road Run
20. Ryne Hill Farm Ploughing
22. Brian Palmer Memorial Charity Ploughing Match
26. A Taste Of Teignbridge Classics
28. Diary Dates
FRONT COVER: Roger Seidel ploughing with his McCormick BACK COVER: Steve Phipps ploughing with his International
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ByBasilGeorge
I’ve read about the early David Brown Cropmaster tractor with two seats fitted on top of the gearbox.
The first time I saw one of these tractors was in the mid/late 1940s, just after the war, at the RAF station at Stormy Down, near Bridgend. The airfield was grass and I was cutting hay around the perimeter area. The tractor was pulling ‘planes out of the hangers with a towbar on two small wheels hitched up to the front wheel of the aircraft. There were two servicemen sitting on the two seats and the chap on the left got off, unhitched the towbar and jumped back on and carried on like this until the hangers were empty. I thought at the time the machine had been designed for that job –two seats for two operators – the likes of which I had never seen before.
A couple of years later I went to work on a large estate farm where they had a David Brown Cropmaster tractor with the two seats and hydraulics. This didn’t make much sense to me: all the controls were on the right side except for the throttle which was placed low down on the left side of the steering bulkhead (which I will come to later). As a young teenager I found it most offputting to straddle the wide gearbox and sit in between the two padded seats, so I always sat on the right side between the controls. I have a feeling David Brown took off the big wings of their “tractor tug” designed for pulling aircraft, put hydraulics and a pulley on the rear and called it a tractor for farming. The tractor worked
well over the years.
Getting back to the throttle, as I mentioned this was placed down the left-hand side of the bulkhead. My boss on the farm was the lady of the manor who drove an Austin Countryman shooting-brake. One day we’d had a fall of snow and her ladyship was loath to take her car out so she suggested I pick her up on the Cropmaster and take her around the estate to check on the stock etc. as the tractor had two seats. Well, I turned up, her ladyship got on and after selecting the top gear we headed off. When we hit the road she asked if the tractor could go any faster. I indicated to her that the throttle was down between her knees and beneath her Harris Tweed skirt. We both smiled (for different reasons I’m sure) but the throttle came into sight and all went well from then on.
I wrote to David Brown Ltd and duly got a reply. I noted that at the Smithfield Show the following year the throttle was placed just under the steering wheel. I’m sure I had nothing to do with the new design, but who knows?
However the Cropmaster came about, I found it a first class little tractor and it was the first tractor with hydraulics I ever used. Then in the 1950s I got onto a T.20 Ferguson and I’ve lived with them ever since. I still have a 1954 TEF with a two-furrow GP plough, ready for the next ploughing match - which I hope to attend.
he Rural Life Living Museum Saved from Closure, following a successful public fundraising campaign. We are delighted to announce that as of 31st October 2024 we met our target of £150,000 within the 3-month timescale set out at the beginning of the campaign, launched on 5th August 2024.
Overview and Position of the Museum
The Rural Life Living Museum is unique collection of the discarded buildings, implements and objects of everyday life, collected by Madge and Henry Jackson since 1968. The couple opened their back garden to the public in 1973. Tragically, both their children predeceased them, and the Old Kiln Museum Trust (Registered Charity 289150) was formed in 1984 to protect and continue their legacy.
The museum has been created by many thousands of people who have donated objects and volunteered their time, support and skills. In 2024, we now have some 20 buildings and a collection of 40,000 objects.
The Rural Life Living Museum is now owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum CIO Registered Charity Number 1200370. (Charitable status transferred to CIO in 2022) The museum receives no external funding for operational costs and has survived hand-to-mouth through ticket sales and donations for 50 years. The rising cost of operating the museum meant that expenditure began to outstrip the income generated through ticket sales and donations.
On August 5th, 2024, we launched a fundraising campaign to raise £150,000 by the end of October or there was a very strong chance the Museum that Madge and Henry built in their garden, with the help of hundreds of volunteers, would have been forced to close. The legacy that Madge and Henry entrusted us all with, would have been lost. We have been overwhelmed by the support we have received. Over
2500 individual donors answered our call for help and prevented the closure of the museum by donating towards the campaign. Thank you for supporting the Rural Life Living Museum.
What Reaching our target allows us to do:
• £50,000: We have solved an immediate cash flow crisis in order to sustain the museum through the winter months when income is at its lowest.
• £50,000: We have returned cash borrowed from reserves during 2024 so that these funds can be made available in the future should another crisis unfold.Rural Life Living Museum, Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham Surrey, GU10 2DL Old Kiln Museum CIO is a Registered Charity. No. 1200370
• £50,000 enabling us to bring on board professional help to develop and grow our audience and diversify our income streams to make the museum more financially resilient into the future.
Before our funding crisis we were working on a new strategic plan for 2025 – 2035. This plan has been slightly delayed in its completion whilst we focussed on fundraising but will be released early in 2025. Its aims include:
1. Governance and Developing the Board.
2. Fundraising Communities and Stakeholders.
3. Partnerships, Commercial Development and Economy.
4. Collections, Interpretations and Visitor Facilities.
5. Volunteering, Preservation of Skills and Intangible Heritage.
2025 will see us launch:
• Our first Patrons scheme for regular individual charitable giving to support and develop the Museum and its offering.
• Our first Corporate Sponsorship programme.
• Our first legacy giving programme.
We have broader plans in the early stages of development with our nearest neighbours and partners to increase our co-working and collective resources / mobility as custodians, conservators, businesses and visitor attractions that may result in a major project together in the future.
We know that, whilst it is much loved, much of the Museum is tired and requires renewal. We will be looking at ways to improve accessibility, the look and feel of the museum in the garden, alongside how we display and interpret our collection for a modern audience, whilst ensuring that we preserve the essence and spirit that built this unique place.
For more information visit: www. rural-life.org.uk
What constitutes a vintage/classic tractor?
“We cover a wide range of tractors. The most important thing when we are speaking to customers regarding insuring their tractors is what they are being used for.”
Typically, we can consider any tractors that were manufactured prior to 1999 as a classic. Our best rates are for tractors manufactured prior to 1979 as these are considered a true Vintage. However, whether we can quote it as a classic vintage depends on what the tractors are being use for. For example, a tractor built in 1975 can still be used on a weekly basis on a working farm, which we would be unable to consider as a vintage tractor. However, from the other side a 1995 tractor that is simply used to go to shows we would be able to consider as a classic tractor.
It is important if you are speaking to us regarding a quote to be clear as to what you are doing with your tractor, as the information we take from you, will be the base the quotation that we offer.
Why do I need public liability cover to go to a show?
If you go to any organised show, you are normally asked to ensure that you have and provide proof of public liability cover.
The show organisers are required by their insurers to ensure that any people attending the show that are intending to display their vehicle have the appropriate cover of cover in place. These are usually set at 2 million by most organisers. For this reason, they might ask you to provide proof of this cover.
This is required as the public have access to the grounds in which the show is taking place, which means that they will more than likely come across your tractor/vehicle within the show grounds. For this reason, most show organisers require this cover even for static displays. Public liability cover is also sometimes called indemnity cover. This is in place in case the vehicle in question is understood to have caused damage to either property or a person.
Our policy for tractors under our Vintage Tractor policy, allows cover up to £5,000,000 for any property damage claim and unlimited for any personal injury claim.. These limits are reviewed to ensure that they are in keeping with the requirements.
Does my tractor need a registration to arrange insurance?
No. It is not unusual for tractors especially old ones that previously were only used on a farm, not have a registration in place. If you are looking to register your tractor for the road, we are aware that the tractor clubs have avenues that you can go down to look at obtaining either the relevant registration for your tractor or an age-related plate if applicable. This would also apply if you purchase a vehicle from overseas, you would usually be required to insure it first before than applying for a registration.
To insure an unregistered tractor, we would normally use a serial, chassis or engine number. We have had the odd occasion where no ID number can be seen on the tractor. On these occasions we ask you to place your own ID somewhere on the tractor.
If you do wish to drive your tractor on the road, it would need to be registered for the roads to legally drive on public highways. There are a few exceptions to this however, this would need to be confirmed by contacting your local authority or DVLA.
How easy is it to obtain a registration?
I have personally never had to apply for a registration. I have however had many conversations with our customers who have attempted to obtain a registration, and it is not always an easy process. If any part of the application is missing or incorrect, it will be rejected. Usually, it is desirable to obtain an age-related plate as opposed to a Q plate. To do this you would need the year of manufacture dated from factory records to confirm when it was built and include this as part of your application.
I would recommend going via a tractor club if trying to obtain a registration. You might need to be a member of their club before they will assist but usually the joining fees are reasonable, and you receive all the additional benefits of being a member of their club and being able to attend their organised events to meet other like-minded enthusiasts.
For more information visit: www.cherishedcarinsurance.co.uk
at Tractor World Show
Three Counties Showground, Malvern on 22nd & 23rd February 2025
ritain’s ploughmen and women certainly showed excellence in the field when they congregated in Nottinghamshire recently, competing in the 73rd British National Ploughing Championships which were held on the Thoresby Estate at Perlethorpe, by kind permission of Thoresby Farming.
In a very picturesque setting within the Thoresby Estate, in the heart of Sherwood Forest, around 250 competitors showed off their skills over the weekend and although there was rain on the first day, conditions on the sandy land hardly changed for the ploughers. Sunshine on the second day meant visitors came in droves and a lot of smiles from those taking part – especially the tractor drivers without cabs and the horse ploughers!
The Supreme Champion over the weekend was judged to be James Witty from Malton, North Yorkshire who ploughed with a Ford tractor and Kverneland plough. James, an exWorld and British Champion was also crowned the British Conventional Ploughing Champion, winning the final with 300 points, just 6 points ahead of runner-up and the 2023 champion, Ashley Boyles from Lincolnshire.
The British Reversible Plough-Off Final was won by Ian Brewer from Wadebridge, Cornwall, using a combination of Case IH/Kverneland, with 361 points. He had a good lead over the runner-up, Mick Chappell from Doncaster, South Yorkshire who finished with 335 points. James and Ian will go on to represent England in the 2025 World Ploughing Contest in the Czech Republic.
The Vintage Trailed Plough-Off Final was won by John Crowder from Sturton-by-Stow, Lincolnshire, using his Fordson N and Ransome RLSD Major plough, with 278 points. John is the present European Vintage Champion, having won his title in the Republic of Ireland in September. In second place, just 7 points behind was another ex-European champion, John Milnes from Penistone, South Yorkshire using a Massey Ferguson 35 and Ransome RSLD plough.
It was a repeat result from the previous year in the Vintage Hydraulic Plough-Off Final, won once again by reigning champion, Richard Ingram from Atherstone, Warwickshire using a Massey Ferguson 35 and Ransome TS54 plough who had 290 points and a massive lead over runner-up, Ian Berriman from Driffield, East Yorkshire who scored 255 points with the same tractor and plough combination.
Jon Cole from Whitchurch, near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire won the Classic title for the second year running, with 272 points, ploughing with his Nuffield 10/42 and Ransome TS86 plough. Jon is one of the most photographed ploughmen, as he has a ‘seat’ on the tractor mudguard for his spaniel, Rosie. Runner-up was David Thomlinson from Escrick, North Yorkshire who ploughed with a Ford 3000 and Ransome TS86 and finished with 261 points.
A Massey Ferguson 65 and Ransome TS82 plough won the Classic Reversible Final for Graham Sutton from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, with 295 points, 10 points ahead of Steven Watkins from Maltby, South Yorkshire with his Massey Ferguson 35 and Ransome TS82.
The other main titles over the weekend were the Overall Horse Ploughing Champion, won by Martin Kerswell from Fordingbridge, Hampshire and his magnificent Percherons, Pierre and Gringo; the Overall Young Farmers Champion which was taken by 22-year old Will Marshall from Doncaster, South Yorkshire who was ploughing in the conventional class and the High Cut Ploughing Champion, won by Shaun Garrod from Attleborough, Norfolk.
Sue Frith, Chief Executive of the Society of Ploughmen, who organised the Championships said, “The Championships are really well supported from people from throughout the country and our volunteers worked hard to put on a fantastic event this year. It was a great site provided by Thoresby Farming and it was a pleasure to be invited to their beautiful estate”.
Main sponsors of the event were Bridgestone/Firestone and further support was given by AR Demolition, Cheffins, Dales Agri Sales Agency, Aztec Oils, B&B Tractors, HME, Homefire, JCB Agriculture, Northfield Fencing and Ripon Farm Services. Full results can be found on www.ploughmen.co.uk.
The 74th British National Ploughing Championships will be held on 11th and 12th October 2025 at Allesley, near Coventry, West Midlands by kind permission of the Brandreth Family and the Sir Thomas White Trust.
Further information can be found on www.ploughmen.co.uk or from the Society of Ploughmen on 01302 852469 and you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
RESULTS of the 73rd BRITISH NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thoresby Estate, Perlethorpe, Nottinghamshire – 12h & 13th October 2024
REVERSIBLE FINAL PLOUGH-OFF Points
1st IAN BREWER, Wadebridge, Cornwall 361
2nd MICHAEL CHAPPELL, Doncaster, South Yorkshire 335 3rd WILLIAM TUPPER, Pulborough, West Sussex 316
VINTAGE TRAILING FINAL PLOUGH-OFF Points
1st JOHN CROWDER, Sturton by Stow, Lincolnshire 278
2nd JOHN MILNES, Sheffield, South Yorkshire 271 3rd DAVID WOOD, Coldstream, Berwickshire 244
CLASSIC FINAL PLOUGH-OFF Points
1st JON COLE, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire 272
2nd DAVID THOMLINSON, Deighton, North Yorkshire 261 3rd RAY ALDERSON, Bolam, Co Durham 248
SUPREME CHAMPION – JAMES WITTY HORSE PLOUGHING CHAMPION – MARTIN KERSWELL YOUNG FARMERS CHAMPION – WILL MARSHALL HIGH CUT CHAMPION – SHAUN GARROD VINTAGE CHAMPION – RICHARD INGRAM
Class 1 One Way Ploughing
Points
1st IAN BREWER, Wadebridge, Cornwall 336 2nd MICHAEL CHAPPELL, Doncaster, South Yorkshire 304
3rd PETER ALDERLSADE, East Boldon, Tyne & Wear 297
Best Young Farmer:
1st – Henry Robinson; 2nd – James Chapman
Class 2 Semi Digger Work (2 Or More Furrows)
1st ASHLEY BOYLES, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire 277
2nd NIGEL VICKERS, Sarn, Malpas, Cheshire 271
3rd JAMES WITTY, East Lutton, North Yorkshire 262
Best Young Farmer:
1st - William Marshall; 2nd – Morgan Evans; 3rd - Ellie Bullard
Class 3 Trailing Vintage Ploughing
1st JOHN CROWDER, Sturton by Stow, Lincolnshire 279
2nd PAUL BARTLE, Newark, Nottinghamshire 268
3rd JOHN MILNES, Penistone, South Yorkshire 263
Best Young Farmer:
1st - James Cook; 2nd - Jack Gilbert; 3rd – Robert Nairn
Class 4 Hydraulic Vintage Ploughing
1st IAN THOMPSON, Holme, Lancashire 276
2nd RICHARD INGRAM, Atherstone, Warwickshire 260
3rd IAN BERRIMAN, Driffield, East Yorkshire 257
Best Young Farmer:
1st – Harry Bassett; 2nd – Fraser Cartwright; 3rd – Ben Milnes
Class 5 Classic Tractor Ploughing
1st JON COLE, Whitchurch, Herefordshire 264
2nd ANTONY BOLDAN, Asselby, East Yorkshire 248
3rd MAC SIMPSON, Garstang, Lancashire 240
Best Young Farmer:
1st – David Pritchard; 2nd – Nathan Paterson; 3rd – Josh Bullard
Class 6 Classic Reversible Ploughing
1st STEPHEN WATKINS, Maltby, Rotherham 319
2nd GRAHAM SUTTON, Nuneaton, Warwickshire 288
3rd TIMOTHY HURLEY, Pensford, North Somerset 276
Best Young Farmer: 1st – Oliver Gilbert
In the case of a tie, the countback system is used to find the place winner
CONVENTIONAL FINAL PLOUGH-OFF Points
1st JAMES WITTY, East Lutton, North Yorkshire 300 2nd ASHLEY BOYLES, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire 294 3rd STUART VICKERS, Sarn, Malpas, Cheshire 285
VINTAGE HYDRAULIC FINAL PLOUGH-OFF Points
1st RICHARD INGRAM, Atherstone, Warwickshire 290 2nd IAN BERRIMAN, Driffield, East Yorkshire 255 3rd IAN THOMPSON, Holme, Lancashire 249
CLASSIC REVERSIBLE FINAL PLOUGH-OFF Points
1st GRAHAM SUTTON, Nuneaton, Warwickshire 295 2nd STEPHEN WATKINS, Maltby, South Yorkshire 285 3rd TIMOTHY HURLEY, Pensford, North Somerset 250
Qualifying to represent England in 2025 will be: Ian Brewer & James Witty in the World Ploughing Contest; Michael Chappell & William Tupper in the European Reversible Championships; John Crowder, Richard Ingram, Jon Cole & Graham Sutton in the European Vintage Championships
Class 7 Oat Seed Furrow Work (Tractors) Points
1st SHAUN GARROD, Attleborough, Norfolk 278 2nd BRIAN SHAW, Bridgnorth, Shropshire 272 3rd TREVOR ROBINSON, Skelton, Cumbria 261
Class 8 Horse Ploughing - General Purpose Work
1st MARTIN KERSWELL, Fordingbridge, Hampshire 283 2nd PETER HAYLER, Minster, Kent 269 3rd GORDON McKAY, Thorne, South Yorkshire 261
Class 9 Horticultural Ploughing Championship
1st MARTIN COTTON, Boston, Lincolnshire 247 2nd GRAHAM BROWN, Barwell, Leicestershire 219 3rd OWEN HASTINGS, Revesby, Boston, Lincolnshire 214
Class 10 Ferguson Ploughing Championship
1st JOSEPH PAINE, Wimborne, Dorset 219 2nd PETER COTTON, Horncastle, Lincolnshire 218 3rd PHIL PARTRIDGE, Brockworth, Gloucestershire 215
Class 11 Ford & Fordson Ploughing Championships
1st HARRY WILLIAMS, Mold, Flintshire 235 2nd JAMES HORN, Waddington, Lincolnshire 233 3rd LAURA CROWDER, Sturton by Stow, Lincolnshire 223
Class 12 David Brown Ploughing Championships
1st EDWYN HUGHES, Holywell, Flintshire 243 2nd MICHAEL SHIRLEY, Coventry, Warwickshire 228 3rd JEREMY JACOBS-ROBERTS, Pontyclun, Wales 220
Class 13 Crawler Tractor Ploughing
1st GRAHAM SOPER, Totnes, South Devon 139 2nd RICHARD COOK, Wootton, Bedfordshire 125 3rd LESLIE DODDS, Retford, Nottinghamshire 117
Class 14 Oat Seed Furrow Work (Tractors)
1st SHAUN GARROD, Attleborough, Norfolk 270 2nd JOHN SAUNDERS, Carlisle, Cumbria 248 3rd TREVOR ROBINSON, Skelton, Cumbria 221
Class 15 Horse Ploughing - Oat Seed Furrow Work
1st MARTIN KERSWELL, Fordingbridge, Hampshire 282 2nd GORDON McKAY, Thorne, South Yorkshire 265 3rd STUART GREEN, Ripon, North Yorkshire 259
estled on the banks of the River Wye on the outskirts of Hereford, the Waterworks Museum serves to keep the industrial heritage of the area alive, not only telling the story of drinking water, but also the role the city and its munitions factory played in the Second World War.
There’s something for everyone at the Museum –
• Industrial Heritage
• Steam Engines and pumps
• Children’s Water Park (open from Spring to Autumn) and Trails
• World War Two Display
• Welcoming Café
Originally built in 1856, Hereford Waterworks supplied the city with a clean supply of water for over a century. Coming about as a result of the Hereford Improvement Act of 1854, the pumping station and reservoirs made sure that the inhabitants of the city would no longer be plagued by contaminated drinking water.
Initially using simple beam engines and Cornish boilers, the output of the waterworks was soon outstripped by the ever-increasing size and population of Hereford over the 19th and 20th centuries. A water tower was constructed
atop Broomy Hill in 1883 to provide water to Aylestone Hill, which was then being developed.
In 1895, a cutting-edge triple expansion engine was installed, pumping 1 million gallons of water every 12 hours. This was joined by a high-pressure Lancashire boiler. Soon, even these were struggling to cope, and from 1911 onwards they were replaced by electric pumps.
In 1974, the Victorian waterworks closed, and a new pumping station was built next door. It was then that it was decided that the site should be turned into a museum.
Contact us at info@waterworksmuseum.org.uk or visit www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk for details of family open days when visitors can see all engines working and enjoy one of the special attractions planned for 2025. Also open every Tuesday from mid-February to December.
Facebook @WaterworkMuseum.
Telephone: 01432 342 192
Location: Broomy Hill in Hereford. Postcode HR4 0LJ
The Apedale Valley Light Railway, the West Lancashire Light Railway and Amerton Railway are 2’0” gauge railways with a lot in common. All are entirely volunteer managed and operated, all rely heavily on steam traction, and all are underpinned by charitable organisations. Recognising the similarities in the organisations, the three have decided to forge closer ties. A memorandum of understanding has been agreed between the three. This will foster closer working, the sharing of good practice and knowledge between the three organisations.
Mike Spall, chair of the West Lancashire Light Railway, said “In an era of increasing pressures on heritage railways, we are better working in cooperation rather than in competition. The three organisations have always worked together, and many people are already members of at least two of the railways. Rather than three small organisations, we can now speak and influence with one voice. All three organisations will, remain separate and distinct, with their own member-
ships and associated charities, but this agreement will open up further opportunities for each organisation”.
The West Lancashire Light Railway is a 2’0” gauge railway operating at Hesketh Bank, located between Preston and Southport. Amerton Railway is located near to Stafford, and is owned and operated by Staffordshire Narrow Gauge Railway Limited. The Apedale Valley Light Railway, located near Newcastle-under-Lyme, is owned and operated by the Moseley Railway Trust.
For more information visit: www.avlr.org.uk www.westlancsrailway.org www.amertonrailway.co.uk
by Les Rynhart
The Open Day at
the Museum of Rural Lancashire Life was an Anvil Day, with live horse shoeing and shoe making by farrier John Parkinson.
With two sets of farriers, making and fitting the shoes to horses,it was a great day and the sun shone all day. There was a good crowd watching all day, showing a lot of interest in how the shoes were made
We had more cars than we had room for and also some tractors. The music and the BBQ went down very well.
We raised £1250 for Alder Hey hospital in Liverpool. My thanks go out to all the volunteers, and the people who came with a vehicle, tractor or stationary engine.
13th
Report & Photos by Kenny Wharton, www.kenpics.com
Anna Griffiths organised the working weekend with the aid of Ed Mills who granted permission to use the land. Anna’s chosen charity is Dementia UK with her distinctive pink Fordson is always present at fundraising The weekend raised £2200 bringing Anna’s total to date to £10,942
The fields became home for a wide range of tractors, several rare and interesting, from near and far. Michael Alcock brought his Doe 150 from just up the road and Martin Evans brought his award winning Roadless 115 all the way from Bridgwater. Amongst others was a Versatile 145 and a Landini 44 whose 8 litre single cylinder made a lovely thumping noise.
This year the traditional Tern Valley Trust's Spring Road Run was held on Sunday 13th April. The start was at the Grocott Heritage Centre, Brookdale, Prees, Shropshire. This was a very good choice with plenty of hard standing plus the excellent Old Piggery cafe where the tone was set with a restored 1970 Morris Minor pickup (although actually badged as an Austin) just within the entrance to welcome visitors. Adjacent is a museum with informative panels telling the 76 year story of the Grocott family storage and transport company which became the famous Grocontinental Company. The museum features superbly restored examples of the commercial vehicles used by the Company.
At 10.30am the convoy of 76 tractors was led away by Trust Chairman, Gerry Hobday, on his 1969 Nuffield. They headed through Prees then eastwards and south along a short section of the B5476, before turning right at Edmaston to follow a complex route along narrow lanes to emerge at Lowe Hall. This mansion was built in the Stuart Period and was once owned by the notorious 'Hanging Judge' Jefferies. Running northwards over Dobson's Bridge, a canal bridge over an arm of the Shropshire Union Canal, brought them to the halfway stop; a small holding at West End, courtesy of John Yates. Here his eclectic collection of tractors was on display.
After a short break the convoy continued northwards, then looped south through the charming village of Whixall and back to Brookdale for light refreshments and the customary raffle. The 26 mile route was quite complicated and they did well not to lose anyone. The Run was noteworthy in having a number of entrants who had not been on any
of the Trust's Road Runs before. A surprising example was the 1936 Fordson Standard N brought along by Henry Cureton. Not normally noted for their speed, Henry's tractor had no trouble keeping up with the convoy. Another quick tractor was Geoff Lamb's 1982 Trantor. First produced in 1978 they were designed as a fast road tractor. Now a common sight on our roads; fast tractors were something of a novelty in the 1980s and they did not receive the popularity they deserved. A more modern entrant was Kevin Tymm's 1984 Unimog 1000. Built by Mercedes Benz they were designed as a rugged, robust, all-terrain four wheel drive vehicle for agriculture, forestry and construction use. However, Kevin's example had a less arduous life installing gravestones, hence the hydraulic lifting gear on the back. Another first timer was Jack Durose's Massey Harris 744D. An impressive tractor built in Kilmarnock in 1953 with the reliable Perkins six cylinder diesel engine.
The weather was generally good for the Run, although one of the light showers actually turned to hail at one point. Everyone declared that this event, well organised by Trust Officials Gerry Hobday, Mike Johnson and Pete Johnson, was one of the best organised by the Trust. For further information see the Tern Valley Vintage Machinery Trust's Facebook page.
One of the many innovative
1st: H Hoyle
2nd: M Laight
3rd: R Ball
MOUNTED
1st: M Stroud
2nd: K Wilkinson
3rd: D Franklin
TRAILED.
1st: S Taylor
2nd: R Seidel
3rd: D Smith
1st: P Partridge
2nd: R Morris
3rd: H Church
4th: R Williams
HORTICULTURAL:
1st: C Cook
2nd: B Waite
3rd: N Hett
1st: H Hoyle
2nd: A Taylor
3rd: S Braithwaite
MOUNTED
1st: C Huck
2nd: D Franklin
3rd: J Baxter
4th: M Franklin
TRAILED.
1st: J Paul
2nd: M Cherry
3rd: J Cook
FERGUSON
1st: A Drinkwater
2nd: P Partridge
3rd: J Kitchen
4th: R Morris
HORTICULTURAL:
1st: C Dodd
2nd: C Cook
3rd: N Hett
OVERALL WINNER A Drinkwater
Report by Loretta Palmer
In May 2025, in the centre of the market town of Newton Abbot, the Teignbridge Classics Car Club had their main event of the year, where enthusiasts come and proudly display their cars for locals and tourists to marvel at the spectacular makes and models on show.
The club was founded by Alan Perrins and Jamie Theobald three years ago with the aim to obtain as much joy and pleasure from driving their classic cars. The club organises car meets, car runs, shows and events.
Amongst the exhibits was a 1996 Volvo 960 Executive Royal, in pristine condition with a story to tell of a royal connection, proudly shown by Tony Malkin (only the second
owner) who purchased the car two years ago. The previous original owner, retired from the traffic police force in Hertfordshire and was then asked to chauffeur members of parliament and the royal family to formal occasions. The car is now used for family trips out and classic car shows in the summer.
The 1965 two - toned Riley 1.5 has been owned by the same lady for the past fifty years and is still used today on a daily basis.
For more information about the club,visit www.teignclassics.co.uk or email TeignbridgeClassics@gmail.com
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SATURDAY 14TH JUNE
14/06/2025 Abingdon Air & Country Show at Abingdon Airfield / Dalton Barracks, Oxon, OX13 6JQ. Contact: abingdonga@gmail.com www.abingdonairandcountry.co.uk
14/06/2025 Emergency Services Weekend at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
14/06/2025 Morris Car Rally at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
14/06/2025 Billy Vintage Weekend with a Road Run on the 14th (14th-15th) at Manor Farm, Cliffords Mesner, Newnent, GL18 1JL. Contact: bamy2613@icould.com www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1 00075984013717
14/06/2025 Cheffins Automobilia Auction (Auction sale of enamel signs, petrol pumps, globes, oil tins, fuel cans, show cards, illuminated signs, advertising etc) at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. T: 01353 777767 vintage@cheffins.co.uk www.cheffins.co.uk
14/06/2025 Neath Steam & Country Show (14th-15th) at Llwyn Felish Farm, Crynant,Neath, SA10 8SP. Contact: 07971 167651 info@neathsteamandvintage.co.uk www.neathsteamandvintage.co.uk
14/06/2025 West Bay Vintage Rally (14th-15th) at Melplash Showground, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4EG. Contact: 07918961095 / 07555097978 Wdvtsec@hotmail.com www.wdvtsec.com
SUNDAY 15TH JUNE
15/06/2025 Emergency Services and Father’s Day Event at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
15/06/2025 Morris Car Rally at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
15/06/2025 Classic Car Day by NECPWA at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
15/06/2025 Billy Vintage Weekend with a Road Run on the 14th (14th-15th) at Manor Farm, Cliffords Mesner, Newnent, GL18 1JL. Contact: bamy2613@icould.com www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1 00075984013717
15/06/2025 Neath Steam & Country Show (14th-15th) at Llwyn Felish Farm, Crynant,Neath, SA10 8SP.
Contact: 07971 167651
info@neathsteamandvintage.co.uk www.neathsteamandvintage.co.uk
15/06/2025 Welsh National Tractor Road Run starting at Awenfryn, Glanrhyd, Cardigan, SA43 3PA. Contact: 07721 910405 anne.trials@btinternet.com www.facebook.com/people/WNTRR/ 100064456279422/
15/06/2025 West Bay Vintage Rally (14th-15th) at Melplash Showground, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4EG. Contact: 07918961095 / 07555097978 Wdvtsec@hotmail.com www.wdvtsec.com
15/06/2025 Fathers Day Steam Up at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. Contact: 01278 691595 steamteam@wzlet.org www.wzlet.org
15/06/2025 Fathers Day Steam at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. Contact: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com
FRIDAY 20TH JUNE
20/06/2025 Voyce Pullin Collective Sale at Langley Farm, Little Clanfield, OX18 2RZ. Contact: 01367 810259 / 07836 353549 www.patrickedwardsmachinery.co.uk
SATURDAY 21ST JUNE
21/06/2025 Cheffins Veteran, Vintage and Classic Tractors, Implements and Spares) at Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9DJ. Contact: 01353 777767 vintage@cheffins.co.uk www.cheffins.co.uk
21/06/2025 Kelsall Steam & Vintage Rally (21st-22nd) at Churches View Farm, Kelsall Road, Ashton, Nr Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8BH. Contact: kelsallsteamrally@hotmail.co.uk www.kelsallsteamrally.co.uk
21/06/2025 Summer Crank Up at The Knot Inn, Station Ln, Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield SK11 0QU. Contact before 9pm 01538 755844 www.macclesfieldvmg.co.uk
SUNDAY 22ND JUNE
22/06/2025 Kelsall Steam & Vintage Rally (21st-22nd) at Churches View Farm, Kelsall Road, Ashton, Nr Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8BH. kelsallsteamrally@hotmail.co.uk www.kelsallsteamrally.co.uk
22/06/2025 Rochford Hundred Vintage Tractor & Engine Club Charity Road Run. Contact: rochfordtractors@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1 00064292785088
22/06/2025 Ridgeway Run at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. Contact: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org
SATURDAY 28TH JUNE
28/06/2025 June Steam Up (28th29th) at London Museum of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Greater London, TW8 0EN. Contact: 02085 684757 www.waterandsteam.org.uk
28/06/2025 Working Weekend (28th-29th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
28/06/2025 Sheffield Steam & Vintage Show (28th-29th) at Rackford Road, North Anston, Nr Sheffield, S25 4DF. Contact: 01709 545047 shefsteamvcl@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Sheffieldsteam 28/06/2025 Bloxham Steam & Country Fair (28th-29th) at Smiths Fields, Milton Road, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4HD. www.bloxhamrally.co.uk
SUNDAY 29TH JUNE
29/06/2025 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. Contact: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk
29/06/2025 June Steam Up (28th29th) at London Museum of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Greater London, TW8 0EN. Contact: 02085 684757 www.waterandsteam.org.uk
29/06/2025 Working Weekend (28th-29th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
29/06/2025 Sheffield Steam & Vintage Show (28th-29th) at Rackford Road, North Anston, Nr Sheffield, S25 4DF. Contact: 01709 545047 shefsteamvcl@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Sheffieldsteam 29/06/2025 Bloxham Steam & Country Fair (28th-29th) at Smiths Fields, Milton Road, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4HD. www.bloxhamrally.co.uk
SATURDAY 5TH JULY
05/07/2025 Large Steam Show at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
05/07/2025 A Collier’s Life: At Work & Play at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
05/07/2025 Duncombe Park Steam & Vintage Rally (5th-6th) at Duncombe Park Steam Rally, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5EB. Contact: gytec@weebly. www.gytec.weebly.com
05/07/2025 EATES 70th Road run starting at the Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham and ending at the Thrusford Collection. Contact: Steven Blanch on 07538 702637 or email steven_blanch@yahoo.co.uk. www.eates.org
05/07/2025 The Ransomes Return (5ath-6th). Steam up at Ipswich Transport Museum, Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Rd, Ipswich IP3 9JD. Contact: steamingdick@talktalk.net. www.eates.org
05/07/2025 Railway 200 Open Weekend (5th-6th celebrating 200 years of rail travel in the UK) at Great Central Railway, Quorn & Woodhouse Station, LE12 8AG. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk
05/07/2025 Ramsey Steam & Fire Show (5th-6th) at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. Contact: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk
05/07/2025 Fire Engine Rally (5th6th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
SUNDAY 6TH JULY
06/07/2025 Large Steam Show at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
06/07/2025 A Collier’s Life: At Work & Play at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
06/07/2025 Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway Classic cars and steam day at The Warren, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8AT. Contact: 01622 884254 info@bwlr.co.uk www.bwlr.co.uk
06/07/2025 Duncombe Park Steam & Vintage Rally (5th-6th) at Duncombe Park Steam Rally, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5EB. Contact: gytec@weebly.www.gytec. weebly.com
06/07/2025 The Ransomes Return (5ath-6th). Steam up at Ipswich Transport Museum, Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Rd, Ipswich IP3 9JD. Email: steamingdick@talktalk.net. www.eates.org
06/07/2025 Vintage & Modern Tractors, American Pick Ups & Classic American Cars at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. Contact: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk
06/07/2025 Railway 200 Open Weekend (5th-6th celebrating 200 years of rail travel in the UK) at Great Central Railway, Quorn & Woodhouse Station, LE12 8AG. Contact: 01509 632323 sales@gcrailway.co.uk www.gcrailway.co.uk
06/07/2025 Haddenham Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show (6th7th) on the A1421, Sutton Road, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3PT. Contact: 07442 344870 info@haddenhamsteamrally.co.uk www.haddenhamsteamrally.co.uk
06/07/2025 Ramsey Steam & Fire Show (5th-6th) at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. Contact: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk
06/07/2025 Fire Engine Rally (5th6th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rurallife.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
06/07/2025 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
06/07/2025 Steam Sunday at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. Contact: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com
MONDAY 7TH JULY
07/07/2025 Haddenham Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show (6th7th) on the A1421, Sutton Road, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3PT. Contact: 07442 344870 info@haddenhamsteamrally.co.uk www.haddenhamsteamrally.co.uk
SATURDAY 12TH JULY
12/07/2025 Model Railway & Engineering Exhibition (12th-13th) at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs England, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk
12/07/2025 Veteran Car Rally at Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. Contact: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk
12/07/2025 Rona Steam & Vintage Rally (12th-13th) at Grangewood Farm, Idover Lane, Dauntsey, Wiltshire SN15 4JL SN15 4JL. Contact: ronasteamandvintagerally@gmail.com www.facebook.com/RonaSteam&Vin tageRally
SUNDAY 13TH JULY
13/07/2025 Model Railway & Engineering Exhibition (12th-13th) at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs England, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk
13/07/2025 Showbus at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. Contact: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org
13/07/2025 Rona Steam & Vintage Rally (12th-13th) at Grangewood Farm, Idover Lane, Dauntsey, Wiltshire SN15 4JL SN15 4JL. Contact: ronasteamandvintagerally@gmail.com www.facebook.com/RonaSteam&Vin tageRally
FRIDAYTH JULY
18/07/2025 Cheffins Cambridge
Vintage Auction at Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. Contact: 01353 777767 vintage@cheffins.co.uk www.cheffins.co.uk
18/07/2025 Weeting Steam Engine Rally and Country Show (18th-20th) at Fengate Farm, Weeting, Norfolk, IP27 0QF. Contact: 07907720312 enquiries@weetingrally.co.uk www.weetingrally.co.uk
SATURDAY 19TH JULY
19/07/2025 Alrewas Show at Alrewas Show Ground, Daisy Ln, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7DP. Contact: info@alrewasshow.co.uk www.alrewasshow.co.uk
19/07/2025 Railway Gala Weekend at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
19/07/2025 Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally & Family Festival (20th-21st) at Needwood Rise Farm, Barton Gate, Barton under Needwood, Staffs, DE13 8AP. Contact: 01283 716497 bartonsteamrally@gmail.com www.bartonsteam.co.uk
19/07/2025 Weeting Steam Engine Rally and Country Show (18th-20th) at Fengate Farm, Weeting, Norfolk, IP27 0QF. Contact: 07907720312 enquiries@weetingrally.co.uk www.weetingrally.co.uk
19/07/2025 Railway Weekend (19th20th) at Hollycombe - Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. Contact: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk
19/07/2025 Much Marcle Steam Rally (19th-20th) at Rye Meadows, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LX. Contact: 07968 385813 www.muchmarclesteamrally.com
19/07/2025 1940's Weekend (19th20th) at Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Ltd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU. Contact: 01827 830389 info@statfold.com www.statfold.com
19/07/2025 West Oxon Steam & Vintage Rally (19th-20th) at Shores Green, Oxford Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6UU. Contact: 01993 771251 westoxonsteam@yahoo.co.uk www.westoxonsteam.co.uk
SUNDAY 20TH JULY
20/07/2025 Railway Gala Weekend at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
20/07/2025 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. Contact: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk
20/07/2025 Weeting Steam Engine Rally and Country Show (18th-20th) at Fengate Farm, Weeting, Norfolk, IP27 0QF. Contact: 07907720312 enquiries@weetingrally.co.uk www.weetingrally.co.uk
20/07/2025 Railway Weekend (19th20th) at Hollycombe - Steam In The
Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. Contact: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk
20/07/2025 Classic Motorcycle Rally at Mill Meece Pumping Station, Staffordshire, ST21 6QU. www.millmeecepumpingstation.co.uk
20/07/2025 Much Marcle Steam Rally (19th-20th) at Rye Meadows, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LX. Contact: 07968 385813 www.muchmarclesteamrally.com
20/07/2025 Langford & Ulting Country Fayre & Classic Car Show at the Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA . Contact: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk
20/07/2025 1940's Weekend (19th20th) at Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Ltd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU. Contact: 01827 830389 info@statfold.com www.statfold.com
20/07/2025 West Oxon Steam & Vintage Rally (19th-20th) at Shores Green, Oxford Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6UU. Contact: 01993 771251 westoxonsteam@yahoo.co.uk www.westoxonsteam.co.uk
FRIDAY 25TH JULY
25/07/2025 Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show (25th-27th) at Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 7GY. Contact: 07713834675 enquiries@nmscs.org.uk www.nmscs.org.uk
25/07/2025 Welland Steam and Country Rally (25th-27th) at Woodside Farm, Welland, Worcestershire, WR13 6NG. Contact: 07866 582606 info@wellandsteamrally.com
SATURDAY 26TH JULY
26/07/2025 Military Show (26th27th) at Hollycombe - Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. Contact: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk
26/07/2025 July Steam Up (26th27th) at London Museum of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Greater London, TW8 0EN. Contact: 02085 684757 www.waterandsteam.org.uk
26/07/2025 Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show (25th-27th) at Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 7GY. Contact: 07713834675 enquiries@nmscs.org.uk www.nmscs.org.uk
26/07/2025 Commercial Vehicle Rally (26th-27th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
26/07/2025 Welland Steam and Country Rally (25th-27th) at Woodside Farm, Welland, Worcestershire, WR13 6NG. Contact: 07866 582606 info@wellandsteamrally.com www.wellandsteamrally.com
SUNDAY 27TH JULY
27/07/2025 Military Show (26th-
27th) at Hollycombe - Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. Contact: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk
27/07/2025 July Steam Up (26th27th) at London Museum of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Greater London, TW8 0EN. Contact: 02085 684757 www.waterandsteam.org.uk
27/07/2025 Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show (25th-27th) at Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 7GY. Contact: 07713834675 enquiries@nmscs.org.uk www.nmscs.org.uk
27/07/2025 Commercial Vehicle Rally (26th-27th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rurallife.org.uk
27/07/2025 Welland Steam and Country Rally (25th-27th) at Woodside Farm, Welland, Worcestershire, WR13 6NG. Contact: 07866 582606 info@wellandsteamrally.com www.wellandsteamrally.com
WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY
30/07/2025 Mid Summer Steam Up at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. Contact: 01278 691595 steamteam@wzlet.org www.wzlet.org
30/07/2025 Summer Steaming at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. Contact: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org
FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST
01/08/2025 Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza (1st-3rd) at South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5QD. Contact: 01453 890891 www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk
SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST
02/08/2025 Cromford Steam Rally (2nd-3rd) at High Acres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, Nr M atlock, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB. Contact: 07971 525162 cromfordchairman@gmail.com www.cromfordsteamrally.co.uk
02/08/2025 Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza (1st-3rd) at South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5QD. Contact: 01453 890891 www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk
02/08/2025 Weald of Kent Steam Rally (2nd-3rd) at Little Engeham Farm, Woodchurch, Kent, TN26 3QY. info@wealdofkentsteamrally.co.uk www.wealdofkentsteamrally.co.uk
02/08/2025 Vintage Transport Weekend (2nd-3rd) at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. Contact: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com
02/08/2025 WSRA Steam & Vintage Rally (2nd-3rd) at WSRA Rally Fields, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton,
TA4 1BH. Contact: 01823 433856 info@steamrally.org.uk www.steamrally.org.uk
SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST
03/08/2025 Cromford Steam Rally (2nd-3rd) at High Acres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB. Contact: 07971 525162 cromfordchairman@gmail.com www.cromfordsteamrally.co.uk
03/08/2025 Artwork by Colin Worthington & Live Music by “The Moonshiners” at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. Contact: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk
03/08/2025 An exhibition by Rochdale Photographic Society & Military Vehicles Event at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. Contact: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk
03/08/2025 Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza (1st-3rd) at South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5QD. Contact: 01453 890891 www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk
03/08/2025 Bikemeet at the Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA . Contact: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk
03/08/2025 Open Day at Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1QA. T: 01962 714716 / 07516 458900 enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk
03/08/2025 Weald of Kent Steam Rally (2nd-3rd) at Little Engeham Farm, Woodchurch, Kent, TN26 3QY. info@wealdofkentsteamrally.co.uk www.wealdofkentsteamrally.co.uk
03/08/2025 Railway Day at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. Contact: 01278 691595 steamteam@wzlet.org www.wzlet.org
03/08/2025 Vintage Transport Weekend (2nd-3rd) at The Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4GA. Contact: 01603 871694 info@whitwellstation.com www.whitwellstation.com
03/08/2025 WSRA Steam & Vintage Rally (2nd-3rd) at WSRA Rally Fields, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA4 1BH. Contact: 01823 433856 info@steamrally.org.uk www.steamrally.org.uk
FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST
08/08/2025 RetroFestival (8th-10th) at Newbury Showground, RG18 9QZ. Contact: 07923 108037 retrofestevents@gmail.com www.retro-fest.co.uk
SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST
09/08/2025 RetroFestival (8th-10th) at Newbury Showground, RG18 9QZ. Contact: 07923 108037 retrofestevents@gmail.com www.retro-fest.co.uk
SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST
10/08/2025 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. Contact: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk
10/08/2025 Wheels Steam Event at The Brickworks Museum, Stanwick Lane, Stanwick, Hampshire, SO31 7HB. Contact: 01489 576248 www.thebrickworksmuseum.org
10/08/2025 RetroFestival (8th-10th) at Newbury Showground, RG18 9QZ. Contact: 07923 108037 retrofestevents@gmail.com www.retro-fest.co.uk
10/08/2025 Three Cocks Vintage Society Steam Vintage Rally at Boatside Farm, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5RS. Contact: 01497 847567 www.vintage-society.org
10/08/2025 Railway Day at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. Contact: 01278 691595 steamteam@wzlet.org www.wzlet.org
SATURDAY 16TH AUGUST
16/08/2025 Wolseley Register Car Rally at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
16/08/2025 Cheffins Harrogate Vintage Auction at The Great Yorkshire Showground. Contact: 01353 777767 vintage@cheffins.co.uk www.cheffins.co.uk
16/08/2025 22nd Waldringfield Tractor Road Run at Kirrawah, Newbourne Rd, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4PR. Contact: 07497514769 www.fmps.org.uk
16/08/2025 Steaming Weekend (16th-17th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. Contact: 01932 212235 admin@hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk
SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST
17/08/2025 Communications Day with Commercial Vehicles at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
17/08/2025 Banbury & District Vintage Ploughing Society Match at Rousham, Oxfordshire. Contact: 07500 894217 www.bdvps.co.uk
17/08/2025 Wolseley Register Car Rally at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
17/08/2025 Steaming Weekend (16th-17th) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. Contact: 01932 212235 admin@hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk
17/08/2025 General Interest Rally at Mill Meece Pumping Station, Staffordshire, ST21 6QU. www.millmeecepumpingstation.co.uk
THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST
21/08/2025 Melplash Show at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport, Dorset www.melplashshow.co.uk
FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST
22/08/2025 Steam and Vintage Festival (22nd-24th) at Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1ND. Contact: 07702 804604 steamandvintagefest@gmail.com www.steamandvintagefest.co.uk
SATURDAY 23RD AUGUST
23/08/2025 Steam and Vintage Festival (22nd-24th) at Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1ND. Contact: 07702 804604 steamandvintagefest@gmail.com www.steamandvintagefest.co.uk
23/08/2025 Fairground Extravaganza (23rd-25th) at Hollycombe - Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. Contact: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk
23/08/2025 Poynton Show at Poynton Showground, South Park Drive, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1BS. Contact: 07442 532 450 office@poyntonshow.co.uk www.poyntonshow.co.uk
23/08/2025 Working Weekend (23rd-24th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rurallife.org.uk
SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST
24/08/2025 Taste of Sussex at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
24/08/2025 Steam Days (24th-25th) at Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4HW. Contact: 01204 846490 / 01257 265003 john.phillp@blueyonder.co.uk www.nmes.org
24/08/2025 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs England, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk 24/08/2025 Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show (24th-25th) at Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL. Contact: 01342 832307 info@edenbridge-show.co.uk www.edenbridge-show.co.uk
24/08/2025 Steam and Vintage Festival (22nd-24th) at Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1ND. Contact: 07702 804604 steamandvintagefest@gmail.com www.steamandvintagefest.co.uk
24/08/2025 Fairground Extravaganza (23rd-25th) at Hollycombe - Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. Contact: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk 24/08/2025 Classic Motorcycles (24th-25th) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. Contact: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
24/08/2025 Working Weekend (23rd-24th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
24/08/2025 Working Weekend (23rd-24th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
24/08/2025 Shrewsbury Steam Rally (24th-25th) at Onslow Park, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 5EE. www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk
24/08/2025 Railway Day at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. Contact: 01278 691595 steamteam@wzlet.org www.wzlet.org
MONDAY 25TH AUGUST
25/08/2025 Taste of Sussex at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
25/08/2025 Steam Days (24th-25th) at Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4HW. Contact: 01204 846490 / 01257 265003 john.phillp@blueyonder.co.uk www.nmes.org
25/08/2025 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs England, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk
25/08/2025 Summer Steam Day at Coldharbour Mill, Devon, EX15 3EE. Contact: 01884 840960 info@coldharbourmill.org.uk www.coldharbourmill.org.uk
25/08/2025 Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show (24th-25th) at Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL. Contact: 01342 832307 info@edenbridge-show.co.uk www.edenbridge-show.co.uk
25/08/2025 Fairground Extravaganza (23rd-25th) at Hollycombe - Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. Contact: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk
25/08/2025 Classic Motorcycles (24th-25th) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. Contact: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
25/08/2025 Shrewsbury Steam Rally at Onslow Park, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 5EE. www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk
25/08/2025 Auto Fest at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. Contact: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org
25/08/2025 Westonzoyland Light Railway Gala at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. Contact: 01278 691595 steamteam@wzlet.org www.wzlet.org
WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST
27/08/2025
Burley Steam & Vintage Vehicle Show (27th-28th) at Burley Park, Burley, BH24 4DJ. Contact: 07811 573811 mnecider@gmail.com www.facebook.com/BurleySteam/
THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST
28/08/2025 Burley Steam & Vintage Vehicle Show (27th-28th) at Burley Park, Burley, BH24 4DJ. Contact: 07811 573811 mnecider@gmail.com www.facebook.com/BurleySteam/
FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST
29/08/2025 The Victory Show (29th31st) at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG. Contact: 07711430472 enquiries@thevictoryshow.co.uk www.thevictoryshow.co.uk
SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST
30/08/2025 Macmillian Vintage Rally (30th-31st) at Langhurst Hill Farm, Balls Cross, Petworth West Sussex, GU28 9JW. Contact 01420474298 / 078032376894 sylvia.haydon@btinternet.com
30/08/2025 The Victory Show (29th31st) at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG. Contact: 07711430472 enquiries@thevictoryshow.co.uk www.thevictoryshow.co.uk
SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST
31/08/2025 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. Contact: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk
31/08/2025 Canonbie Vintage Club Ploughing (Includes a National Vintage Area Final) at Annan, Dumfrieshire. John Johnstone on 07786 047165 email: jjohnstone3011@gmail.com. 31/08/2025 Macmillian Vintage Rally (30th-31st) at Langhurst Hill Farm, Balls Cross, Petworth West Sussex, GU28 9JW. Contact 01420474298 / 078032376894 sylvia.haydon@btinternet.com
31/08/2025 The Victory Show (29th31st) at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG. Contact: 07711430472 enquiries@thevictoryshow.co.uk www.thevictoryshow.co.uk
MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
01/09/2025 Classics at Glemham at Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0BT. Contact: 07836 503209 classiccars.glemham@aol.com www.classicsglemham.org.uk
FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
05/09/2025 BPPC Classic & Steam Vehicle Show (5th-7th) at Norden, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DW. Contact: bppcltd3@gmail.com www.bppcltd.com
SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
06/09/2025 Horticultural Show at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
06/09/2025 BPPC Classic & Steam Vehicle Show (5th-7th) at Norden, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DW. Contact: bppcltd3@gmail.com www.bppcltd.com
06/09/2025 Buntingford Classic at High Street, Buntingford, Herts, SG9 9AB. Contact: info@buntingfordchamberofcommerce.co.uk www.buntingfordclassic.com
06/09/2025 Ellel & District Ploughing & Hedging Association Ploughing Match at Hardhead Farm, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0BS. Includes a National Vintage Area Final. Contact: Andrea Gardner 07921 020655 andrea.gardner@yahoo.co.uk
06/09/2025 Festival of Fireworks & Steam Rally at Catton Hall, Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN. Contact: 01384 402266 festival@jubileefireworks.co.uk www.festivaloffireworks.com
06/09/2025 Malpas Yesteryear Rally (6th-7th) at Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8JN. Contact: 07552 709759 www.malpas-yesteryear-rally.co.uk
06/09/2025 The Orsett Show at Orsett Showground, Rectory Rd, Orsett, Grays, RM16 3BD. Contact: 01277 210292 www.orsettshow.co.uk
06/09/2025 Steam at Work (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
06/09/2025 Wolsingham Show (6th7th) at Wolsingham Showground, Scotch Isle Park, Durham Road, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, Co.Durham, DL13 3JG. Contact: info@wolsinghamshow.co.uk www.wolsinghamshow.co.uk
SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
07/09/2025 Horticultural Show at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
07/09/2025 BPPC Classic & Steam Vehicle Show (5th-7th) at Norden, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DW. Contact: bppcltd3@gmail.com www.bppcltd.com
07/09/2025 Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway Tractors, Farm Machinery and Steam Engines day at The Warren, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8AT. Contact: 01622 884254 info@bwlr.co.uk www.bwlr.co.uk
07/09/2025 Bristol and South Gloucestershire Stationary Engine Club Vintage Rally and Tractor Event at Frog Lane Farm, Woolside Road, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, BS36 2OT. Contact: 01454 773232 www.bsgsec.co.uk
07/09/2025 Chertesy Ploughing Match at Wey Manor Farm, New Haw, Surrey KT15 3JQ.ncludes a National Vintage Area Final. Contact:Emma Brace 07920 099339 thechertseyshow@btconnect.com www.thechertseyshow.com www.facebook.com/ChertseyPlough-
ingMatch
07/09/2025 North Cumbria Tractor Club Ploughing Match at High Grounds, Clifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DH. Includes a National Vintage Area Final. Contact Sandra & Colin Hewetson 07425 879403 shewetson1710@aol.com
07/09/2025 Romney Marsh Ploughing & Cultivations Society Ploughing Match at Old Ashford Road, Brenzett Green, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0BE. Contact: 07821 009693 or romneyploughing21@gmail.com www.romneymarshploughing.org.uk
07/09/2025 Wythall Young Farmers Club Ploughing Match in Worcestershire,. Contact: 07818 672665 leasoweslyds@gmail.com
07/09/2025 Launceston & Callington Ploughing Association Match at Notter Farm, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4RN. rogheal@hotmail.com
07/09/2025 Malpas Yesteryear Rally (6th-7th) at Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8JN. Contact: 07552 709759 www.malpas-yesteryear-rally.co.uk
07/09/2025 Steam at Work (6th-7th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk
07/09/2025 Sevenoaks Heavy Horse and Rural Crafts Show at The Vineyard, Shoreham, Sevenoaks, TN14 7SA. www.sevenoakslions.org
07/09/2025 Open Day at Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1QA. T: 01962 714716 / 07516 458900 enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk
07/09/2025 Wolsingham Show (6th7th) at Wolsingham Showground, Scotch Isle Park, Durham Road, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, Co.Durham, DL13 3JG. Contact: info@wolsinghamshow.co.uk www.wolsinghamshow.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
10/09/2025 Royal Forest Agricultural Association Ploughing Match at Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2HT. Contact: Teresa Ross on 07849 762052 teresajross1810@yahoo.com 10/09/2025 NVTEC Thames Valley Group Ploughing Match at Bourne End Farm, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9AP. Includes a National Vintage Area Final. Contact: Max Cherry on 07850 734221 or email ford27hp@gmail.com
FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
12/09/2025 Longstock Rally (12th14th) at Old Stockbridge road, Longstock, Hants,. Contact Andy Knight 07533 726670 www.facebook.com/groups/1784104 60822551/ 12/09/2025 Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fayre (12th-14th) at Old Walden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EG. www.bseps.org.uk/rally
SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
13/09/2025 Miniature Steam Week-
end at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
13/09/2025 Attelage Horse Weekend at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
13/09/2025 Bradworthy & District Ploughing Match at Bower Farm, Bulkworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7UN. T: 01409 261388 / 07551 010326 bradworthy.ploughingmatch@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/bradworthyploughingmatch/ 13/09/2025 Weald of Kent Ploughing Match at Moatenden Farm, Headcorn, Kent. Contact 07872 501951 secretarywkpma@gmail.com www.wkpma.co.uk
13/09/2025 Greenstead Green & District Agricultural Club Ploughing Match at Tattersalls Farm, Morris Green, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3LS. Contact: Janice Vince 07967 794451 janicebodger@yahoo.co.uk
13/09/2025 Cruckton & District Ploughing & Hedging Society Ploughing Match at Lythwood Farm, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 0AA. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final. Contact: 01743 884628 info@crucktonploughing.org.uk www.crucktonploughing.org.uk
13/09/2025 Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society - Uttoxeter District Ploughing Match at Kingstone Hall, Kingstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8QD. Includes a National Vintage Area Final. Contact: David Rushton 07970 628006 dave@davidrushtonmachinery.com www.uttoxeteragriculturalsoc.org.uk 13/09/2025 East Grinstead & Three Counties Agricultural & Ploughing Association Ploughing Match at Imberhorne Farm. Contact: eastgrinsteadploughing@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Eastgrinsteadploughing 13/09/2025 Longstock Rally (12th14th) at Old Stockbridge road, Longstock, Hants,. Contact Andy Knight 07533 726670 www.facebook.com/groups/1784104 60822551/ 13/09/2025 Heritage Weekend (13th-14th) at the Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA . Contact: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk
13/09/2025 North Rode Rally (13th14th) at Station Road, Nr Congleton, Cheshire. Contact: 07836573824 www.northroderally.co.uk 13/09/2025 Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fayre (12th-14th) at Old Walden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EG. www.bseps.org.uk/rally 13/09/2025 Warley Model Railway (13th & 14th) at Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Ltd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU. Contact:
01827 830389 info@statfold.com www.statfold.com
13/09/2025 SVTEC Farming Yesteryear & Vintage Rally (13th-14th) at Scone Palace Parklands, Perth, PH2 6BB. Contact: 01828 640368 rally@svtec.org www.svtec.org
14/09/2025 Miniature Steam Weekend at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. T: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
14/09/2025 Attelage Horse Weekend at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
14/09/2025 Sidmouth Junction Ploughing Match at Blue Ball Cross, Colestocks, Devon. Contact:Lucy Gould on 07702 871435 or email sjploughing@gmail.com. sjploughing@gmail.com www.facebook.com/SJDPA
14/09/2025 Haddenham & District Ploughing Society Ploughing Match at Haddenham, Cambridgeshire. Contact: David Curtis 07752 066619 david@mppower.co.uk
14/09/2025 North Notts Spring Ploughing Match in Nottinghamshire. Contact: Jon Wheeler 07976 787751 entrynnpm@gmail.com www.nnpm.co.uk
14/09/2025 Makerfield Ploughing Society Ploughing Match at Moss Side Farm, Manchester Road, Rixton, Cheshire, WA3 6DU. Contact: Jeanette Houghton 07974 170675 houghtonjfj@hotmail.com
14/09/2025 Vale of Glamorgan Annual Ploughing Match at Dimlands Farm, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1YX. Contact Sarah Radcliffe 07855 414759 valeploughing@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Valeofglamorganploughingsociety/ 14/09/2025 National Vintage Tractor & Engine Club (Thames Valley Group) Ploughing Match at Vicarage Lane, Mattingley, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8LI, by kind permission of Alan Bishop. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final. Contact: 01189 832230 / 07720 760892 or franceshannington@gmail.com. www.nvtec-ea.org.uk
14/09/2025 Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society - Lichfield District Ploughing Match at Off Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8XA. Contact:Julia Foster 07799 116849 juliafoster1001@gmail.com www.uttoxeteragriculturalsoc.org.uk 14/09/2025 Longstock Rally (12th14th) at Old Stockbridge road, Longstock, Hants,. Contact Andy Knight 07533 726670 www.facebook.com/groups/178410460822551/ 14/09/2025 Heritage Weekend (13th-14th) at the Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA . Contact: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk
14/09/2025 North Rode Rally (13th-
14th) at Station Road, Nr Congleton, Cheshire. Contact: 07836573824 www.northroderally.co.uk
14/09/2025 Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fayre (12th-14th) at Old Walden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EG. www.bseps.org.uk/rally
14/09/2025 Warley Model Railway (13th & 14th) at Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Ltd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU. Contact: 01827 830389 info@statfold.com www.statfold.com
14/09/2025 SVTEC Farming Yesteryear & Vintage Rally (13th-14th) at Scone Palace Parklands, Perth, PH2 6BB. Contact: 01828 640368 rally@svtec.org www.svtec.org 14/09/2025 Heritage Open Day at Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0LS. Contact: 01278 691595 steamteam@wzlet.org www.wzlet.org
MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
15/09/2025 Classic Car Gathering at Hollycombe - Steam In The Country, Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP. Contact: 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 17/09/2025 Laughton Agricultural Society Ploughing Match at Norlington Farm, Norlington Lane, Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex. BN8 5SH. Contact:Shauna Fenner on 07737 668077 or Donna Beard on 07734 209178. Email: laughtonploughingmatch@gmail.com www.laughtonagriculturalsociety.com 17/09/2025 Colaton Raleigh and District Ploughing Association at Greendale Barton, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1EW. Contact: Kathy Ralph 01395 743530 ralph.dymonds2@gmail.com
THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
18/09/2025 The 1940s (18th-19th) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. T: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 19/09/2025 Llanwarne & District Agricultural Society Ploughing Match at Ashe Farm, Pencraig, Ross-onWye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HPl. Contact: Nigel Morris on 01989 569377 nigel@morrisrussell.co.uk
19/09/2025 The 1940s (18th-19th) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. T: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 20/09/2025 Home Front, Home Farm 2025 at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk 20/09/2025 Collingham & District Agricultural Show & Ploughing Match at Larksfield, Newark Road, Collingham, NG23 7RD. Contact: info@thecollinghamshow.co.uk www.thecollinghamshow.com
20/09/2025 The Spires Ploughing Association Ploughing Match in the West Midlands. Contact Penny Allin 01527 454964 pennyann09@gmail.com 20/09/2025 West Grinstead & District Ploughing & Agricultural Association Match at Applesham Farm, Coombes, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RP. Contact: Rowan Allan on 01903 879488 or Felicity Elliott on 07866 202588. Email: secretary@westgrinsteadploughing.co.uk www.westgrinsteadploughing.co.uk 20/09/2025 All Wales Ploughing Championships atRhandregynwen Hall, Four Crosses, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6SN. Includes a National Vintage and a Ferguson Area Final. Contact Mary-Rose Hamer on 07980 359430 or email mouse@pc-q.net www.welshploughing.com 20/09/2025 Stoke Bliss & District Agricultural Improvement Society Ploughing Match at Hayes Farm, St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8TL. Contact: Ann Basford 07974 998908 stokeblissploughing@gmail.com 20/09/2025 Willingham & District Ploughing Society Ploughing Match in Cambridge. Contact:Carol 07743 656231 caroldaff@btinternet.com 20/09/2025 Vintage Stationary Engine Rally and Mill in Steam at Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria, Stoke-onTrent, Staffordshire, ST4 7AF. Contact: 07900 267711. www.etruriamuseum.org.uk 20/09/2025 The Grand Henham Steam Rally (20th-21st) at Henham Park, Nr Southwold, NR34 8AQ. www.henhamsteamrally.com 20/09/2025 Steaming Weekend (20th-21st) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. Contact: 01932 212235 admin@hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 20/09/2025 Kettering Vintage Rally & Steam Fayre (20th-21st) at Cranford, Nr Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4AW. Tel: 01536 500164 www.ketteringvintagerally.co.uk 20/09/2025 Yesteryear Rally (20th21st) at Mill Meece Pumping Station, Staffordshire, ST21 6QU. www.millmeecepumpingstation.co.uk 20/09/2025 Family Fun & Steam Event (20th-21st) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. Contact: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk 20/09/2025 St Mawgan Steam & Vintage Rally (20th & 21st) at St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4ED or What3Wordsgalaxy.triathlon.forklift. www.facebook.com/stmawganrally/
SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
21/09/2025 Autrmn Bus Show at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
21/09/2025 Steaming Day at Bancroft
Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. Contact: 01695 424196
www.bancroftmill.org.uk
21/09/2025 Home Front, Home Farm 2025 at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
21/09/2025 West Hallam & District Ploughing & Hedgecutting Association Match at Stanley Grange Farm, Stanley, Derbyshire, DE7 6FJ. Contact: John Smith 01159 325517 / 07791 572528
john@lowerhaggfarm.co.uk
21/09/2025 Forest of Arden Agricultural Society Ploughing Match at Kingley Farm, Wixford, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NP. Contact the Secretary on 07881 788664. or email andrew@henleywine.co.uk www.forestploughing.com
21/09/2025 Northern Area Vintage Ploughing Association Ploughing Match at Tyne Valley, Hexham, Northumberland. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final. Contact: Charlie Halliday 07780 928560 admin.dalesagri@btconnect.com
21/09/2025 Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society - Stone District Ploughing Match at Ankerton Farm, Ankerton Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6LZ.. Contact: Ruth Key on 07904 495862 or email cotterpin16@yahoo.co.uk
21/09/2025 West Gower Ploughing Society match at Great Pitton Farm, Rhossili, Swansea. Contact: John Beynon on 01792 390708. 21/09/2025 Classic Vehicle Rally and Mill in Steam at Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7AF. Contact: 07900 267711. www.etruriamuseum.org.uk 21/09/2025 The Grand Henham Steam Rally (20th-21st) at Henham Park, Nr Southwold, NR34 8AQ. www.henhamsteamrally.com 21/09/2025 Classic Car & Bike Show at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. Contact: 01932 212235 admin@hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 21/09/2025 Steaming Weekend (20th-21st) at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7ND. Contact: 01932 212235 admin@hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk 21/09/2025 Kettering Vintage Rally & Steam Fayre (20th-21st) at Cranford, Nr Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4AW. Tel: 01536 500164 www.ketteringvintagerally.co.uk 21/09/2025 Yesteryear Rally (20th21st) at Mill Meece Pumping Station, Staffordshire, ST21 6QU. www.millmeecepumpingstation.co.uk 21/09/2025 Family Fun & Steam Event (20th-21st) at Papplewick Pumping Station, Notts, NG15 9AJ. Contact: 01159 632938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
21/09/2025 Tilford Classic Car Show at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
21/09/2025 St Mawgan Steam & Vintage Rally (20th & 21st) at St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4ED or What3Wordsgalaxy.triathlon.forklift. www.facebook.com/stmawganrally/
TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
23/09/2025 Frome Young Farmers' Ploughing Association Ploughing Match in Somerset. Contact: Zoe Welch 07435 316175 fromeploughingassociation@outlook.com
WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER
24/09/2025 Mendip Ploughing Society Ploughing Match. Contact: Judith Ogborne 07783 709619 judith.mps@btinternet.com www.mendipploughingsociety.co.uk 24/09/2025 East Kent Ploughing Match at Quex Park, Birchington, CT7 0HR. Contact: ekploughingmatch@outlook.com www.ekpma.co.uk
THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER
25/09/2025 Flintham & District Ploughing Match & Show at Manor Farm, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AH. Contact: 07970 152906 ploughing@flinthamshow.co.uk www.flinthamshow.co.uk
FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
26/09/2025 Weobley & District Agricultural Improvement Society Ploughing Match at Moorcourt Farm, Lyonshall, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3JZ. Contact: Rachel Griffiths 01544 327343 weobleyploughingmatch@gmail.com
SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
27/09/2025 Classic Car Rally at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
27/09/2025 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs England, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk
27/09/2025 Fairford, Faringdon, Filkins and Burford Ploughing Society Ploughing Match & Country Show at Barrington Park Estate, Aldsworth, Gloucestershire, OX18 4TNA. Contact 07778 906433 alisondjoseph@gmail.com www.ploughingmatch.co.uk
27/09/2025 Southwell & District Agricultural Society Ploughing Match at Farnsfield, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HP.
Contact:Sam Tooley 07748 468585 info@southwellploughingmatch.co.uk www.southwellploughingmatch.co.uk
27/09/2025 Essex County Ploughing Match at Leighs Hall Farm, Church Lane, Little Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3
1PG. Contact Jackie Hiskey on 07889 780620 essexcountypl@gmail.com
27/09/2025 East Sussex Ploughing Match Society Ploughing Match at Blackbarn Farm, Lower Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4BZ. Email Julie Butler on butlerjulie55@gmail.com or Katie on secretary.espms@btinternet.com
27/09/2025 Yeovil Ploughing Match Society at Ashington, Ilchester, Yeovil. Email: corrine@raymont.plus.com
27/09/2025 Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society - Eccleshall District Ploughing Match. Email petemalpass@yahoo.co.uk
27/09/2025 Petworth & District Agricultural Association Ploughing Match. Contact: Sarah Kenny 07973 797160 goringlee@aol.com
27/09/2025 Working Weekend (27th-28th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk
27/09/2025 Somerset Festival of Transport (27th-28th) at Frome Show Ground, Frome, BA11 5ES. Contact: 07900 695620 info@sfot.co.uk www.somersetsfestivaloftransport.co.uk
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
28/09/2025 Classic Car Rally at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG.Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
28/09/2025 Steam Day at Claymills Pumping Engines Trust Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs England, DE13 0DA. Contact: 01283 509929 enquiries@claymills.org.uk www.claymills.org.uk
28/09/2025 Bedfordshire Young Farmers Club Ploughing Match at Grange Farm, Sunderland Hill, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, MK44 2SJ. Contact Julie Wilkinson on 07709 906370 or email ploughing@bedfordyfc.co.uk
28/09/2025 Cullompton & District Ploughing Match at Pynes Lodge, Poltimore, Exeter, Devon, EX4 0AA. Contact: 07870655880 jarvishayes@btinternet.com
28/09/2025 Sheepy & District Ploughing & Hedgecutting Association Ploughing Match . Contact Mrs Pat Rowland on 07939 162259 rowlandladywood@gmail.com www.sheepyploughing.co.uk
28/09/2025 Royal East Berks Agricultural Association Ploughing Match at Berkshire College of Agriculture, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6QP. Contact Stuart Wilcox on 07831 281121. E: alan@theapplecart.co.uk https://www.rebaa.co.uk/
28/09/2025 The Spires Ploughing Association Ploughing Match at Chaddesley Corbett Farmers Club, West Midlands. Contact: 01527 454964 pennyann09@gmail.com
28/09/2025 Plough Day & Country Fair at Ramsey Rural
Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XD. Contact: 01487 815715 www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk
28/09/2025 Working Weekend (27th-28th) at Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Contact: 01252 795571 info@rural-life.org.uk www.rural-life.org.uk 28/09/2025 Somerset Festival of Transport (27th-28th) at Frome Show Ground, Frome, BA11 5ES. Contact: 07900 695620 info@sfot.co.uk www.somersetsfestivaloftransport.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 01/10/2025 Brailsford Ploughing Match at The Grange, Barrow on Trent, Derbyshire, DE73 7HA. Contact: 01335 343274 secretary@brailsfordploughingmatch.org.uk www.brailsfordploughingmatch.org.uk 01/10/2025 Royal South Bucks Agricultural Association Ploughing Match. E: secretary@rsbaa.co.uk
THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER 02/10/2025 Trumpet and District Agricultural Society Ploughing Match at Little Froome Farm, Avenbury, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4RX. Contact June on 07813 754873 www.trumpetanddistrictagriculturalsociety.co.uk
SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER
04/10/2025 Harvest Celebrations 2025 at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk 04/10/2025 Sussex County Ploughing Association Match at Old Erringham Farm, Steyning Road, Shore-bySea, West Sussex, BN43 5FD. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final. Contact: Jim Braiden 07540 598877 jgbraiden@hotmail.co.uk 04/10/2025 Cottenham & District Ploughing Society Ploughing Match at Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. Contact: Paul on 07836 234976 or email psmith134@btinternet.com 04/10/2025 Dishforth Ploughing Society, North Yorkshire. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final. Contact Derek Tyson on 07789 373092 or email derek.tyson@bellingram.co.uk. 04/10/2025 Truro & District Ploughing Match Society at Pencoose Farm, Stithians, Cornwall, TR3 7DN. Contact Ed on 01872 306090. edward@edwardbuckland.co.uk 04/10/2025 Wormside Agricultural Improvement Society Poughing at Upper Chilstone, Chilstone, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9JR. Contact Katie Dyke on 07583 965281 or misskatiejanedyke@gmail.com 04/10/2025 FMPS Working Weekend (4th-5th) at Grove Farm, Gt. Henny, CO10 7LT. Contact: 07497514769 www.fmps.org.uk 04/10/2025 Patrick Edwards Tractor Jumble and Spares Day at Langley Farm, Little Clanfield, OX18 2RZ.
Contact: 01367 810259 / 07836 353549
www.patrickedwardsmachinery.co.uk
SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER
05/10/2025 Autumn Transport Gathering at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
05/10/2025 Harvest Celebrations 2025 at Beamish Museum, Nr Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 0RG. Contact: 01913 704000 museum@beamish.org.uk www.beamish.org.uk
05/10/2025 Sturton, Stow & District Ploughing Society Match in Lincolnshire. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final. Contact: Laura Crowder on 07549 774859 laurajd777@hotmail.co.uk
05/10/2025 Northern Heavy Horse Society ploughing at Seamer, Near Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Email: Greensag@hotmail.co.uk
05/10/2025 Autumn Vehicle Show at Ellenroad Steam Museum, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 4LE. Contact: 07789 802632 www.ellenroad.org.uk
05/10/2025 FMPS Working Weekend (4th-5th) at Grove Farm, Gt. Henny, CO10 7LT. Contact: 07497514769 www.fmps.org.uk
05/10/2025 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 OCTOBER
07/10/2025 Rearsby & District YFC Ploughing Match at Welham Road, Thorpe Langton, Leicestershire, LE16 7TU. Contact Hannah on 07484 723095 or email rearsbyploughing@gmail.com
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER
11/10/2025 Steam Punk - Ministry of Steam Punk South at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 11/10/2025 74th British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival (11th & 12th) at Allesely, near Coventry West Midlands. Contract: Society of Ploughmen on 01302 852469 or email info@ploughmen.co.uk . www.ploughmen.co.uk/events/202 5-british-ploughingonships
SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 12/10/2025 Steam Punk - Ministry of Steam Punk South at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Contact: 01789 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
12/10/2025 Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Trust, Lancashire, BB18 5QR. Contact: 01695 424196 www.bancroftmill.org.uk
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