Any big engine rallies to go to?

[Chris Crocker - White]

I'd like to know of some big rallies to go to, preferably in the south of
the UK but I don't really mind. I was planning to go to Astle Park until I
realised I had missed it - so any other big ones coming up?

Cheers

[Dan Howden]

"Chris Crocker - White" <chrixN...@woaf.net> wrote in message
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Welland Rally, near Malvern is always a good do - usually 200ish nice
engines - quite a lot of group contributors tend to exhibit (watch out for
my Tangye M and Pump). It's the weekend after next, 25th/26th and 27th of
July. Otherwise look at the events planner at www.oldglory.co.uk - they
cover most events all over the country and give an indication of what
exhibits will be there.

There's also Dorset at the end of August which is probably the biggest...

Cheers

Dan

[Andrew Marshall]

In article <105802968...@doris.uk.clara.net>, Chris Crocker -
White <chrixN...@woaf.net> writes

>I'd like to know of some big rallies to go to, preferably in the south of
>the UK but I don't really mind. I was planning to go to Astle Park until I
>realised I had missed it - so any other big ones coming up?

I don't know of any specific stationary-engine rallies - though no doubt
others will - but Knowl Hill steam rally, early next month, and not far
from Reading on the A4, usually has quite a big contingent of engines; I
usually go there each year. The Henham (Suffolk) steam rally, near the
end of September, is also usually well populated with engines.

http://www.oldglory.co.uk/

has a list of some rallies and their dates.

Regards,
Andrew.
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[John Manders]

"Chris Crocker - White" <chrixN...@woaf.net> wrote in message
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Honiton Hill Rally is fairly large and normally has a good number of
engines. It's on Aug Bank Hol Sun & Mon.
Then there's the Great Dorset. Not many engines but loads of opportunities
to spend money.

John

[Chris Crocker - White]

> Then there's the Great Dorset. Not many engines but loads of opportunities
> to spend money.

On engines? :)

[Chris Crocker - White]

> Welland Rally, near Malvern is always a good do - usually 200ish nice
> engines - quite a lot of group contributors tend to exhibit (watch out for
> my Tangye M and Pump). It's the weekend after next, 25th/26th and 27th of
> July. Otherwise look at the events planner at www.oldglory.co.uk - they
> cover most events all over the country and give an indication of what
> exhibits will be there.
>
> There's also Dorset at the end of August which is probably the biggest...
>
> Cheers
>
> Dan

Anyone know of any good camp sites around this area then?

[Peter A Forbes]

There is camping space at the rally itself, but a lot of people try local sites.
The problem comes with getting backwards and forwards and readmission.

Peter

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[Chris Crocker - White]

> There is camping space at the rally itself, but a lot of people try local
sites.
> The problem comes with getting backwards and forwards and readmission.
>
> Peter

I wouldn't be camping at the site, i'm looking to go on holiday at the same
time, so I thought i'd camp somewhere near. :)

[Peter A Forbes]

There are a lot of camping sites in the locality, you need to get onto the
Caravan Club or similar or:

http://www.westcountry-holidays.co.uk/dorsetsomersetcaravan.htm

or:

http://www.interhike.com/uk/dorset.html

or:

www.caravancampingsites.co.uk/dorset/dorset.htm

Plenty more on Google, enter: "Camping sites in Dorset".

[John Manders]

"Chris Crocker - White" <chrixN...@woaf.net> wrote in message

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On dam near anything. The traders area has to be seen to be believed. I
paced it out once, 400 yards of aisle with stands on both sides. There are 8
aisles! You can buy anything from a lorry down to a washer. There are
engines galore in all sorts of states of repair at all sorts of prices. Many
of the bits come from the auction at Honiton Hill Rally on Aug Bank Hol
Monday. There are normally a number of engines sold there as well. I shall
be there as usual with mine on show. You are welcome to scrounge a cuppa as
long as you don't laugh at my engines.

John

[Chris Crocker - White]

"John Manders" <j.ma...@rl.ac.uk> wrote in message
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I might just do that! Doesn't look like i'll be able to make that other one
so i'll make sure I can go to this one, sounds great, plus i'm after another
engine, heheh.

Chris

[CHARLES HAMILTON SNR]

You could still do Astle Park!! The steam fair is on 9th&10th August. Not as
many engines as the "1000" but still a very good show! You mustn't miss the
"Anson Engine Museum " open weekends either, if you like big engines You'll
love that!!

"Chris Crocker - White" <chrixN...@woaf.net> wrote in message

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[J K Siddorn]

If you are going to the Great Dorset, you'd better take some stout walking
shoes!

Regards,

Kim Siddorn.

[John Manders]

"J K Siddorn" <kim.s...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
news:bevnj0$9df5i$1...@ID-151486.news.uni-berlin.de...

Why Kim?
I roam around in trainers. T'other half wears sandals with heels. I've tried
those but can't get them in my size and haven't got the legs either.
Then it rains and the dust turns to mud. T'other half still wears sandals
and they wash off easilly. My shoes take a lot more cleaning. The Great
Dorset is accepted to be either muddy or dusty.
Chris, if you go to the Great Dorset, the car park is a good 1/2 mile from
the traders area and you will NOT get your car into the show. It's all
fenced and well marshalled. A lot of traders will transport engines etc to
the car park for you. Some charge for the service and some don't do it so
beware. There are people who will take stuff on quads + trailers for you,
again, at a price.
My technique is to walk the entire traders area with a note book and tape
measure. I write down what I'm interested in and compare prices. If you buy
the first thing, you will find a cheaper one later, guaranteed. It normally
takes 2 days to do the whole buying bit and to look at some of the show. If
you haven't been before, you cannot imagine how big it is. I did a quick
guesstimate one year by counting caravans etc and reconed that there were
5000 people staying on site overnight. Check their web site for admission
and camping prices. The tickets are cheaper if you buy in advance.
The down side is that things get stolen. Lock everthing away when you are
not with it.

John

[J K Siddorn]

Quite right - and that's why I suggested stout walking shoes as everything
requires a long distance tramp, car park to camp site to engine pens to
Trader's Row.

I can't wear trainers, they bite my feet somethin' 'orrid ;o)) and sandals
when handling machinery? No thanks - but each to his own, as they say. Dutch
para boots with woollen socks for me anyday. Good enough for the Brecon
Beacons .........

I'd not heard about the thievery. Is it rife? Break ins or casual lifting of
unattended property? Engines or laptops?

Regards,

Kim Siddorn.

"John Manders" wrote

[Niall]

On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 13:46:04 +0100, "Chris Crocker - White"
<chrixN...@woaf.net> wrote:

>I might just do that! Doesn't look like i'll be able to make that other one
>so i'll make sure I can go to this one, sounds great, plus i'm after another
>engine, heheh.
>

Note that if you want to camp and your unit is anything other than
conventional you will not be allowed on the camping area.
Dismountables on pickups are a no no "You might take the camper off
and use the pickup to steal stuff" was the reason we were given at the
gate. Oddly, no such restrictions seem to apply to the scrap dealers
and tinks who make up much of the stall area.

--
Niall