meadowfield 2,570 #1 Posted May 3, 2011 It's now less than two weeks to our local vintage gathering. www.bronte-vintage-gathering.co.uk It's the 14th and 15th May and near Haworth, Yorkshire (home of the bronte sisters and the railway children). Is there anyone local to yorkshire that may be going? more than happy to meet in the beer tent for a pint of old spot! (the local brew - so local it's brewed on the farm that hosts the event). Currently we have 7 steamers, 17 miniatures, 40 stationary engines, 70 tractors, 114 cars, 70 commercial, 40 motorcycles... There are lots of trade stands, local produce, lawn mower racing, demonstrations and things to do. thanks mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #2 Posted May 8, 2012 I'll take that as a no ! The trailers are loaded and we'll be there from thursday... Currently 5 horses booked in that I know of and one Norlett ! mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 12 #3 Posted May 9, 2012 Hope the weather is better for you than it is darn sarf at the moment, its raining (a lot) and two weekend shows have been cancelled !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #4 Posted May 9, 2012 well, we are used to the wind and rain - it's historically a 50/50 chance of average weather.... Last two years we have had tent tied to landy and trailer ! Two years ago the beer tent was blowed down 2 days before the event - the main supports at 9 inches were snapped like matchsticks... Will post picks of the set up tomorrow and friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 12 #5 Posted May 9, 2012 Looking forward to the photos We are on holiday in Yorkshire in mid September, any rallies up your way worth a look ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #6 Posted May 9, 2012 Well its not looking good ! persistent rain since lunchtime... Paul, not sure whats on if anything in september, our last show of the year is Driffield mid August. I'll try see whats going on... mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #8 Posted May 10, 2012 well heres the first 2 loaded... weather still not looking good <rainy smiley> lots more pics to come over the next 4 days.... mostly of ducks I'm guessing :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #9 Posted May 10, 2012 Hope it goes ok for you all Mark . I sympathise with you on the rain front. I have to fix a leak in the roof over my window as soon as the rain and wind eases off. Have been waiting for over a month to fix it when it dries out. I'll be glad when this (wet) drought is over. Give me the Sun. Make the best of the Weekend and make full use of the Beer Tent!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #10 Posted May 10, 2012 Richard, it's appalling! we are good at coping with rain here, but the rivers are full and the field water logged. heres my brother pulling the 2nd caravan on site into our camping field.... yes the 4x4 discovery got stuck!!! on a plus side... soft ground plus new clevis mount and plough equals...... it works! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #11 Posted May 10, 2012 Err! Are you supposed to be ploughing up the Camp Site ?, or is it for drainage?...Nice bit of Yorkshire dirt there, better than Wealden Clay down here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #12 Posted May 10, 2012 I couldn't resist Richard, we trod the sod back and ran it flat - you would never know :icecream: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #13 Posted May 10, 2012 :ph34r: !. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #14 Posted May 11, 2012 Hope the weather cheers up for the weekend Mark , if i remember the weather wasnt too good for you last year also have a great time at the show , Loadsa pics hope loadsa public turn up to see your tractors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #15 Posted May 11, 2012 I couldn't resist Richard, we trod the sod back and ran it flat - you would never know Hahahahahaha.....that's great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #16 Posted May 14, 2012 we had a great time guys - weather did clear for a fine and windy 2 days ! pics posted on new thread ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norlett 3 #17 Posted May 17, 2012 Yes it was wet and windy right up to the weekend. But the damage was done to the field.But as we know the show went ahead. We had a cracking time.And all the money we make goes to our local cancer Hospice. Which is manorlands Near Haworth Keighley.Up to now we have donated nearly £300,000 Which myself.Frank.. Mark..Raider10(Ian) are all involved,Planning next years show now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #18 Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations on making the £300.00 for the cancer charity Lads , might i ask why you collect for this charity ? Good luck with the fundraising , great idea to collect funds at the shows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #19 Posted May 18, 2012 Neil, not sure if you read it worng or mistyped....it's almost £300K !!! half a million USD we have lost a few friends to the big C, one in particular who did the event with us up to 6 years ago. My mum has had cancer too, so it only seems right that we keep fundraising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #20 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi Mark oops sorry you are right i did miss read the posting , It was around 6am when i read the posting and i didnt have my face furniture on at the time ( Glasses ). wow and i was impressed with £300.00 let alone £300.000 . My Mother too also had cancer and thanks too people like yourselves raising big money she is still here with me today , So i take my hat off to you all for raising an outsatnding amount of money for the Cancer Cause. WELL DONE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #21 Posted May 25, 2012 heres our presentation last night to the Sue Ryder manorlands hospice. This is what made all that effort worthwhile! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #22 Posted May 26, 2012 Well done Mark , what would this country do without people like yourselves & your team that give so much to help others hope the money goes a long way in helping those that need helping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
