Listing of UK Steam Fairs - steamfair.co.uk

UK STEAM FAIRS 2007/8

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(Latest Update 6th May)

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the arranger and producer of the best organ music to be heard at such events (usually)

Quick Links
(These Quick Links incorporate my patent-pending high-speed calendular technology)
2007: January February March April May June July August September October November December
2008: January February March April May June July August September October November December

Private message for Steam Fair organisers:
Entries for 2008 are now being accepted - please email your details
(If you are not an organiser, you must not read the above private message. If you have accidentally read it, please report to the local police station immediately and tell them what you've done)

Here is a list of forthcoming events where organs may be playing, and traction engines may be driving round and round a muddy field in circles. There may also be other attractive attractions like barn engines pumping water from one bucket into another (with flowers painted on them), old-fashioned lorries and cars parked in a field, and rusty old iron and scrap motor parts for sale.

Despite my humourous approach (or because of it) this is the best rally guide on the Net, this side of Christmas. See below for how good it is. Forget the other boring stuffy old guides (if there are any) this site gets more hits than the Top Ten Singles Charts (which is not difficult) and is updated in a rippling and vigorous fashion. If you want your event listing in steamfair.co.uk just email me. I also provide free links to your web site or email address, and what's more - I do not charge anything for these free links. Please mention if your event has a chip van. Events with chip vans are given priority listings in bold red letters to ensure maximum publicity for your event and to maximise your chip van investment. As can be appreciated, a steam fair without a chip van is like a monkey without a hat (or even worse). Please do not pretend that your event has a chip van if it hasn't. Chip van fraud is a very serious crime and will be reported to a policeman with big boots.

This information is provided in good faith - but I can't help it if events take place on the wrong date or were never even planned in the first place. Before travelling to any event, please look out of the window to check whether it is raining or not. If you are driving on the roads, please look out of the front window and try not to bump into traction engines, or get run over by steam rollers. Take some money with you to get in, in case you can't find a gap in the hedge. If travelling overseas, make sure you take a boat or a plane with you. On arrival make sure you find out where the chip van is, in case of emergency, and if you can't find a chip van complain to the organisers and ask for your money back. Remember to go home again when the event has finished.

Important: Whenever possible, please support events with chip vans as these have been specially provided by the organisers for your entertainment and pleasure. Do not drink beer at steam fairs, otherwise you will be asked to leave, and escorted from the field.

Before setting off for an event, always check the calender on the wall. If you subtract the date on the calendar from the date of the event, and get a minus number - this means that you've missed it.
(Minus numbers are those with a dash at the start)

Congratulations UPDATED for 2007 (AT LAST)

The prize for the longest rally title (sponsored by Steamfair.co.uk) was won in 2007 by Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Club, with their entry: "Bournemouth And Poole Preservation Club Ltd. Vintage And Classic Vehicle Annual Road Run Starting From Hamworthy Social Club Driving Around Hants And Dorset On A 52-Mile Route With A Coffee Stop Half Way And Re-assembling At Plowman's Nursery Centre At West Parley For Late Lunch And Awards." see full results tables for the last 11 years (blimey is it that long since I've been cobbling this site together?)

Entries for the 2008 competition now being accepted

In order to save wear and tear on my fingers (caused by typing the same headings over and over and over again) the following abbreviations are used in this list:

**List of Abbreviations that are used in this List**
&	And	Ga	Gala	Rd	Ribbed	TER	Traction Engine Rally
A	Annual	Gg	Gathering	R	Rally	The	The
C	Country	Gr	Organ Grind	S	Steam	Trans	Transport
E	Engine	H	Historic	SER	Steam Engine Rally	V	Vintage
Ex	Extravaganza	I	International	Sh	Show	Ve	Vehicle
F	Fair / Fayre	M	Membrane	Soc	Society	W	Weekend
Fes	Festival	N	Nudist	Sp	Spectacular	Wg	Working
G	Globular	O	Organ	St	Street		space for expansion

Hint: If you are interested in organs (and who isn't?) then just look for abbreviations with an O in them.
(Further information about abbreviations can be found at the back of most dictionaries)

Although it's difficult to believe, some dumbos who email me actually think that I organise every one of these 500+ events myself; even though the organisers are often named below, and up to 20 events can take place on the same day. I suppose these same people think that I'm also responsible for the FA Cup Final, and the Miss World competition. If you have an IQ of less than minus 12, and you wish to exhibit at a steam fair, please don't ask me if you can come to any of my events or whether I can send details of all of my steam fairs. If you contact the organiser of the event directly, you are less likely to get a rude reply.

2007 EVENTS
(Unless otherwise stated, all of these UK events are being held in the UK)

MARCH 2007

31st March 2007
BYGONE & O. EXTRAVAGANZA, Little Downham Village Hall, nr.Ely, Cambs.

APRIL 2007

1st April 2007
THE THURSFORD COLLECTION, FOUNDER'S DAY. In memory of George Cushing MBE. Thursford Collection, nr. Fakenham, Norfolk.

6th April 2007
JOHN NIXON'S OPEN DAY, Biddulph Moor, nr.Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. 01782 518704

15th April 2007
SWALLOWFIELD MODEL Sh.& O.G., Swallowfield Parish Hall, Reading. 0118 988 3575

20th to 22nd April 2007
STEEL, S.& STARS GALA AND BEER FESTIVAL, Llangollen Railway, North Wales. web site email
22nd April 2007
HOLLYCOMBE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site

MAY 2007

5th to 7th May 2007
MAY DAY S.EVENT, Abbotsfield Park, Chasson Road, Urmston, Manchester.
6th and 7th May 2007
HOLLYCOMBE MAGIC LANTERN SHOWS, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site

11th to 13th May 2007
NATIONAL MODEL ENGINEERING & MODELLING EXHIBITION, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. 01751 473780 web site email
12th and 13th May 2007
BRONTE V.Gg, Manor Farm, Cullingworth, W.Yorks. Lots of Chip Vans (plus other stuff) 01535 275535 email web site
12th and 13th May 2007
S.IN THE PARK, Balado, Kinross, Scotland. email web site
Steam engines, working displays, all types of vintage vehicles, catering bee r tent, trade stands etc etc.
12th and 13th May 2007
S.& V.W., Singlesole Farm, Thorney, nr.Peterborough. email

19th and 20th May 2007
ROYAL GUNDOWDER MILLS S.F, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex. 01992 707 370 web site email

26th to 28th May 2007
S.& V.Sh. AT MILESTONES LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire. 01256 477766 web site email
26th to 28th May 2007
S.E.R., Strumpshaw Steam Engine Museum, Norwich, Norfolk. 01603 716319 web site

JUNE 2007

2nd and 3rd June 2007
LOCOMOTIVE W, Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Bressingham, nr.Diss, Norfolk. web site email
2nd and 3rd June 2007
HOLLYCOMBE RAILWAY WEEKEND, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site

9th and 10th June 2007
WILTSHIRE S.& V.R, Rainscombe Park, Oare, nr.Marlborough, Wilts. 01793 640140 web site email

16th and 17th June 2007
HERRINGTON S.& C.F., Herrington Country Park, New Herrington, County Durham. 01751 473780 web site email
16th and 17th June 2007
THOMAS THE TANK, Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Bressingham, nr.Diss, Norfolk. web site email
16th and 17th June 2007
HOLBEACH V.R., Damgate Road, Holbeach, Lincs. Plus all-important Chip Van 01406 330732 web site email

23rd and 24th June 2007
V.Ve.Sp, Edenbridge, Kent. 01342 323657.
23rd and 24th June 2007
MELTON MOWBRAY C.F, Melton Mowbray Parks, Leicestershire. 01664 563327 Cancelled

30th June and 1st July 2007
HOLLYCOMBE Fes. OF S., Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site

JULY 2007

7th and 8th July 2007
HELMSLEY S., Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club, Duncombe Park, Helmsley N.Yorks 0870 777 4324 email
7th and 8th July 2007
HEDDINGTON & STOCKLEY S.R, Home Farm, Heddington, Calne, Wilts (2 miles off the A4 at Calne). 01380 859381 email

15th July 2007
RHAYADER & DISTRICT V. Sh., Smithfield Rhayader Powys Wales. 07773491167 email
Vintage motorcycles, cars, lorries, tractors, military vehicles, steam vehicles, stationary engines

21st and 22nd July 2007
T.E.R, Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre, Thornhaugh, Peterborough.
21st and 22nd July 2007
DOVERIDGE S.& V.CHARITY R, Needwood Rise Farm, Barton Gate, Barton-u-Needwood, Staffs. Chip Van email web site

28th and 29th July 2007
S.& C.F., Waldershare Park, off A2 & A256, nr.Dover, Kent. Steam, Cars, Commercials, Military, Crafts, Fairground, Beer tent, Organs, Stalls, and most definitely Chip Van and other food. 01227 700894 email
29th July 2007
HOLLYCOMBE O.Gg., Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site
29th July 2007
V.FARM DAY, Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Bressingham, nr.Diss, Norfolk. web site email

AUGUST 2007

4th and 5th August 2007
THURLOW & HAVERHILL S.R & C.Sh, Horseheath Racecourse, A1307 Haverhill-Cambridge Road. 01799 530246. 2 Chip Vans. email

11th and 12th August 2007
S. IN MINIATURE, Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Bressingham, nr.Diss, Norfolk. web site email
11th and 12th August 2007
BERKSHIRE S.R, Stubbings Estate, Maidenhead. SL6 6QL. 01494 717071 web site

17th to 20th August 2007
THOMAS THE TANK, Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Bressingham, nr.Diss, Norfolk. web site email
18th and 19th August 2007
DORSET TRACTOR PULL, Purbeck Rally & Auto Jumble, nr Wareham. 01202 460194 web site email

26th and 27th August 2007
COUNTY OF SALOP S E & V Ve R, Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 01952 282287 Chip Vans in attendance web site Steam and vintage vehicles, fairground organs, vintage and veteran motor bikes, stationery engines, shire hosses, and traditional farm demonstrations. Weekend camping available – Tel 01588 630175

29th August to 2nd September 2007
THE GREAT DORSET S.F, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Dorset. web site

SEPTEMBER 2007

1st and 2nd September 2007
ELVASTON S.R, Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash, Derby. 07711 088335 web site New Dates

8th September 2007
FAIRGROUND AT NIGHT, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site
8th and 9th September 2007
HADDENHAM S.R, Haddenham, nr.Ely, Cambs. At least 2 Chip Vans. 01487 841893 Haddenham web site
8th and 9th September 2007
CALDECOTE S. PARTY, Junction A5/A444, Warwickshire. "Championship Chip fryers on site." 02476 310712. web site email
9th September 2007
FIRE & 999 DAY, Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Bressingham, nr.Diss, Norfolk. web site email
9th September 2007
MODELWORLD@OXFORD, Romanway Sports & Social Club, Horsepath, behind the BMW Mini Works. 0781-3031152 email

14th to 16 September 2007
NORTHERN MODEL ENGINEERING EXHIBITION, Northern Events Arena, Pickering Showground, North Yorks. 01751 473780 web site email
15th and 16 September 2007
V.E.& S.F, Rhondda Heritage Park, nr Pontypridd, South Wales. 01443 680933 web site email
10th Aniversary - looking for as many vintage steam exhibits as possible to make this a bumper event.
15th September 2007
FAIRGROUND AT NIGHT, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site
16th September 2007
HOLLYCOMBE AGRICULTURAL DAY, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site

22nd September 2007
FAIRGROUND AT NIGHT, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site

29th September 2007
FAIRGROUND AT NIGHT, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site
30th September 2007
MODEL RAILWAY DAY, Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Bressingham, nr.Diss, Norfolk. web site email

OCTOBER 2007

6th October 2007
FAIRGROUND AT NIGHT, Hollycombe Steam, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants. Includes Chip Shop 01428 724900 email web site
6th October 2007
GREAT CHESTERFORD S.UP, nr.Saffron Walden, Essex. 01799 530246 email

13th and 14th October 2007
TWINWOOD O.Fes, Twinwood Airfield, Clapham, Bedford. web site email
60+ organs, military, National Fire Service, Steam, Glen Miller Memorabilia

NOVEMBER 2007

4th November 2007
OPEN DAY, Amersham Fair Organ Museum, Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Bucks.

18th November 2007
END OF YEAR S.GATHERING & CHRISTMAS F. Bursledon Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Southamton, SO31 7GE. 01489 576248
Steam Rollers, Steam Tractors, both full size and minature, free parking.

DECEMBER 2007

6th to 9th December 2007
LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
9th December 2007
OPEN DAY, Amersham Fair Organ Museum, Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Bucks.

24th December 2007
CHRISTMAS EVE
25th December 2007
CHRISTMAS DAY
26th December 2007
E.MIDLANDS BOXING DAY S.UP, Station Hotel, Kegworth, Leics.

2008 EVENTS
Unless otherwise stated, all of these UK events are being held in the UK (like last year's).

JANUARY 2008

6th January 2008
OPEN DAY, Amersham Fair Organ Museum, Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Bucks.

13th January 2008
MECCANO MADNESS. Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester. 0116 299 5111 web site email
Meccano models display, Meccano sales, train rides, etc.

FEBRUARY 2008

3rd February 2008
OPEN DAY, Amersham Fair Organ Museum, Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Bucks.
3rd February 2008
STEAM TOYS IN ACTION. Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester. 0116 299 5111 web site email
The biggest gathering of steam toys in Europe. Also train rides and vehicle display

MARCH 2008

2nd March 2008
OPEN DAY, Amersham Fair Organ Museum, Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Bucks.

21st to 23rd March 2008
EASTER R., Dartmoor Zoological Park, Dartmoor (presumably). 01752 335347 / 07762 882526 email
21st to 24th March 2008
SPRING FAIRGROUND WEEKEND, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon. 01566 783425 web site email
21st to 24th March 2008
WALTON HALL MUSEUM V. R, Walton Hall Road, Linford, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex. 07881782349 web site
Largest collection of diesel rollers in the UK, miniature steam, stationery engines, cars, motorcycles, cakes, etc.
22nd to 24th March 2008
EVESHAM V. EASTER Gg, Ashdown Farm, Knowle Hill Road (off A46 Evesham by-pass), Evesham, Worcestershire. WR11 7PA. 01527 575003 web site email Including the famous Black Country Chips
23rd and 24th March 2008
MUSEUM IN S. PLUS BATTLE TANKS WEEKEND, Cambridge Museum Of Technology, Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge. CB5 8LD. 01223 368650 web site

29th and 30th March 2008
RESIDENTS WEEKEND, Cambridge Museum Of Technology, Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge. CB5 8LD. 01223 368650 web site

APRIL 2008

5th April 2008
DACORUM CHARITY AUCTION, Plough Field, The Back, Potten End, nr.Hemel Hempstead, Herts. 10am start.
Lots include tractors, several internationals, fergis, vintage cars, vans, steam lots, stationary engines, spares.
6th April 2008
DACORUM FAMILY FUN DAY, Plough Field, The Back, Potten End, nr.Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
6th April 2008
APRIL STEAM DAY. Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester. 0116 299 5111 web site email
Giant beam engines running, train rides, many visiting exhibits, plus Chip Van
6th April 2008
MORRIS MINOR DAY, Cambridge Museum Of Technology, Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge. CB5 8LD. 01223 368650 web site

13th April 2008
OPEN DAY, Bursledon Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7GW. 01489 576248 web site email Steam and traditional crafts, etc.

19th and 20th April 2008
WELSH HEARTLANDS V.Fes. Blackwood Civic Centre & Park, Blackwood near Caerphilly, Welsh Wales. One Chip Van and one Cornish Pasty Van. web site email

20th April 2008
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE PRESERVATION CLUB Ltd. VINTAGE AND CLASSIC VEHICLE ANNUAL ROAD RUN STARTING FROM HAMWORTHY SOCIAL CLUB DRIVING AROUND HANTS AND DORSET ON A 60-MILE ROUTE WITH A COFFEE STOP HALF WAY AND ASSEMBLING AGAIN FOR A LATE LUNCH AND AWARDS AT THE RINGWOOD TOWN AND COUNTRY EXPERIENCE BLASHFORD. 01202 512168 web site email

26th and 27th April 2008
MODEL ENGINEERING Sh. Milestones Living History Museum, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire. 01256 477766 web site email
26th and 27th April 2008
WALL OF DEATH WEEKEND, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon. 01566 783425 web site email
26th and 27th April 2008
EREWASH S.& C.Sh, West Park, Long Eaton, Notts. 01159 135823 email

MAY 2008

3rd to 5th May 2008
ABBEY HILL S.R, Yeovil Showground, Yeovil, Somerset. All the usual stuff including organs and plenty of chip vans. web site email
3rd to 5th May 2008
NOTTINGHAM AND LEICESTERSHIRE S.& C.Sh., Stanford Hall, nr. Loughborough, Leicestershire. 01159 135823 email
3rd to 5th May 2008
SOUTH WEST O.Fes, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon. 01566 783425 web site email
3rd to 5th May 2008
MAYDAY S. Abbotsfield Park, Chassen Road, Flixton, Manchester.
4th May 2008
ABINGDON F. AIR & C.S, Abingdon Airfield (Dalton Barracks), Oxon. 01235 529142 web site email

17th and 18th May 2008
ANGLESEY V.R, Hen Blas Country Park, Bodorgan, Isle of Anglesey. Includes Chip Van web site email
17th and 18th May 2008
BELVOIR CASTLE S.Fes. & FAMILY Sh., Wolsthorpe, Nr.Grantham, Lincs. 07860 758872 organ steward
17th and 18th May 2008
MERSTHAM MODEL S. Sh, St. Nicholas School, Taynton Drive, Merstham, Surrey. web site

24th and 25th May 2008
GARDEN RAILWAY Sh, Cambridge Museum Of Technology, Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge. CB5 8LD. 01223 368650 web site
24th to 26th May 2008
SELWOOD S.& V.Ve. PRESERVATION Soc. R, Southwick, nr.Trowbridge, Wilts. 01985 300197 web site email
24th to 26th May 2008
S.& V.Sh. Milestones Living History Museum, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire. 01256 477766 web site email
24th to 26th May 2008
NOSTELL PRIORY S.F, A638 Wakefield-Doncaster Road, W.Yorks. WF4 1QE 01751 473780 web site email
24th to 26th May 2008
CUCKOO SPRING F, Steam Farm, Laughton, Lewis, E.Sussex. 01323 811264 web site "Our Chip Vans are so popular, they're a better place to meet your future partner than speed-dating!"
24th to 26th May 2008
TORTWORTH V. R, Showground off B4059 Wickwar, Wotton-Under-Edge, S.Gloucs. (nr Bristol) GL12 8LJ 01527 575003 web site email Including the famous Black Country Chips
25th May 2008
V.R. Darlington Railway Centre And Museum, 2 McNay Street, Darlington, DL3 6SW 01325 734122 web site email
25th and 26th May 2008
CARRINGTON S.& V.R., Boston, Lincs. (B1183). 01754 890653
25th and 26th May 2008
MUSEUM IN S, Cambridge Museum Of Technology, Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge. CB5 8LD. 01223 368650 web site
25th and 26th May 2008
THE TAL-Y-LLYN RAILWAY'S TOM ROLT RALLY & AUTOJUMBLE, The Merioneth County Show Field, Tywyn, Gwynedd. 01653 693183 email

JUNE 2008

7th and 8th June 2008
S.R, Catton Hall, Staffordshire. 01159 135823 email
7th and 8th June 2008
WROTHAM CLASSIC S.& TRANS. R, Wings Of The Morning Field, Wrotham Hill (A20), Wrotham, Kent. TN15 7RH. 01732 886139 web site email Includes Chip Van

14th and 15th June 2008
STAPLEFORD S, Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, Leics. 01362 851711 web site email
Full size and miniature traction engines, organs, etc. and the world famous Stapleford Miniature Railway, plus Chip Van licensed to sell chips
14th and 15th June 2008
CLWYD VETERAN AND VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY Ltd. A.V.Ve.R, Oswestry Showground, Oswestry, Shropshire. 01244 818918 "Definitely a Chip Van" email
14th and 15th June 2008
THE NORTH WORCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE TRACTOR AND ENGINE CLUB ANNUAL VINTAGE GATHERING, Edgioake Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch.B96 8BG 01926 881346 email
15th June 2008
FATHERS' DAY S.UP, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon. 01566 783425 web site email

21st and 22nd June 2008
STAFFORDSHIRE S.F, Shugborough Hall, Stafford, Staffordshire. ST17 0XB 01751 473780 web site email
21st and 22nd June 2008
BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE S.& V.Ve.R, Canford Park Arena, Magna Road, Poole, Dorset. 01202 512168 web site email

28th and 29th June 2008
CLUMBER PARK S.& COUNTRY F, Clumber Park, Worksop, Notts. S80 3AZ 01751 473780 web site email
28th and 29th June 2008
URBAN S.& Ve. R. Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester. 0116 299 5111 web site email
The 3 giant beam engines running, vintage vehicles, old bikes, train rides, visiting attractions, etc. plus Chip Van
28th and 29th June 2008
DERBYSHIRE S.& C.Sh. Cranfield Hall, nr. Alfreton, Derbyshire. 01159 135823 email

JULY 2008

4th to 6th July 2008
INTERNATIONAL MECCANO EXHIBITION, Embassy Centre, Grand Parade, Skegness, Lincs. 01754 764544
Hundreds of working models, traders, play area, etc.
5th and 6th July 2008
ELVASTON S.R, Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash, Derby. 07711 088335 web site organ steward
5th and 6th July 2008
DIAL POST R., West Sussex Showground, Dial Post, West Sussex, (A24 Horsham to Worthing). 01273 400324 web site email
Steam vehicles, working exhibits, vintage vehicles, tractors, funfair, stalls, Chip Vans, etc.

12th and 13th July 2008
SEDGEMOOR V. R., Rooksbridge House Farm, Rooksbridge, Somerset, (next to Sedgemoor services south bound M5). email
12th and 13th July 2008
CHESHIRE S.F, Tabley House, nr.Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0HB. (M6 Junc19). 01751 473780 web site email
12th and 13th July 2008
REMPSTONE S.& C.Sh, Turnpost Farm, Wymeswold, Leics. LE12 6ST. 01509 890063 web site email
Working Steam Displays, Vintage Vehicles, Crafts, Fairground, Traders, hundreds of exhibits, etc.
12th and 13th July 2008
BIRDINGBURY Fes, Paddocks Farm, Marton Road, Birdingbury. CV23 8EL 01926 632555 web site email
12th and 13th July 2008
V.S.R, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire. 01299 822032 email
12th and 13th July 2008
ARDINGLY V.& CLASSIC Ve.Sh, South of England Showground, Ardingly, Sussex. 01273 306817 email

18th to 20th July 2008
BOCONNOC S.F, A390 Middle Taphouse, nr.Liskeard. Cornwall. 01566 779366. web site email
Chip Vans and over 30 full-size traction engines, free trailer rides, etc.
19th and 20th July 2008
MASHAM S.R, Low Burton, Masham, nr.Ripon, Yorks. HG4 4HU Lots of Chip Vans 01765 688381 web site email
20th July 2008
FLEETWOOD TRANSPORT Fes, Fleetwood, Lancs. Dedicated to Fred Dibnah. All types of vehicles welcome web site email

25th to 27th July 2008
TORTWORTH V.Trans. Sh., Showground off B4059 Wickwar, Wotton-Under-Edge, S.Gloucs. (nr Bristol) GL12 8LJ 01527 575003 web site email Including the famous Black Country Chips
25th to 27th July 2008
NETLEY MARSH S.& CRAFT Sh., Netley Marsh, nr. Southampton, Hants. 02380 867882 web site email
26th and 27th July 2008
DACORUM S.& C.F, Greencroft Farm, Potten End, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. 07749011629 web site email Chip Van in attendance
26th and 27th July 2008
BROCKLESBY PARK S.R, Winterton Showground, nr. Scunthorpe, N.Lincs.
26th and 27th July 2008
CUMBRIA S.Gg, Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. 01524 271584 web site email

31st July to 3rd August 2008
PICKERING TER, Pickering Showground, North Yorks, YO18 8EA. 01751 473780 web site email

AUGUST 2008

1st to 3rd August 2008
TORBAY S. F, Churston Ferrers, nr.Brixham, Devon. 01803 853989 web site email Steam, Sun and Sand in the English Riviera
2nd and 3rd August 2008
HAMBLETON S.& V.R, Fairholme, Shard Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancs. FY6 9BX. 01253 702292 / 07702998091 email Full size and miniature steam, vintage and classic cars/bikes, lots of entertainment etc. Award Winning Fish & Chip Van
3rd August 2008
TRIMPLEY S.& V.R, Bite Farm, Trimpley Lane, Trimpley, nr.Bewdley, Worcs. 07986 170715 email

8th to 10th August 2008
S.& T.Fes, Rockingham Castle, Northants. 01159 135823 email
8th to 10th August 2008
EVESHAM V.S.R, Ashdown Farm, Knowle Hill Road (off A46 Evesham by-pass), Evesham, Worcestershire. WR11 7PA. 01527 575003 web site email Including the famous Black Country Chips
9th and 10th August 2008
ASTLE PARK TER, Chelford, Cheshire. SK11 9AD 01751 473780 web site email
9th and 10th August 2008
FERGIE V. HARVEST HAPPENING, Newton Valance, Alton, or Twyford, Hants (to be confirmed). 07812 634901 / 07775 611616 email. Combines, balers, binders, threshers, tractor and trailer rides. Including Chip Van.
9th and 10th August 2008
SOUTH CROXTON Wg.W, Queniborough Road, South Croxton, Leicestershire. 01572 755037 email Tractors, threshers and Steam, etc. Includes working Chip Van.
9th and 10th August 2008
CADEBY S. & C. F, Mallory Park, Leicestershire.

16th and 17th August 2008
FAIRFORD S.R.& Sh, Fairford Park, Fairford Gloucestershire. 01285 712587 email

23rd to 25th August 2008
RUDGWICK S.& C.Sh, Rudgwick Showground, nr. Horsham (off the A281) W. Sussex. 01403 822378 web site email
23rd to 25th August 2008
TRACTOR & E. WORKING WEEKEND, Gamston, nr. Retford, Notts. (on A638). web site email
23rd to 25th August 2008
S.R.& C.F, Holcot Showground, Poplars Farm, Poplars Lane, Holcot, Northants. 01604 781253 web site
24th and 25th August 2008
STAPLEFORD MINIATURE RAILWAY OPEN W, Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, Leics. 01664 851614 web site email
Full size and miniature traction engines, organs, etc. and the world famous Stapleford Miniature Railway, plus Chip Van licensed to sell chips
24th and 25th August 2008
LEEDS S.Sp., Selby Road, Temple Newsham, Leeds. LS15 0AE 01751 473780 web site email

30th and 31st August 2008
THREE SPIRES RAILEX, Truro School, Truro, Cornwall. One of the largest exhibitions west of Bristol ,with layouts in all the major gauges, traders, demos, etc. 'We might even have a Chip Van parked outside' web site email
30th and 31st August 2008
BOSTON S.& V.Fes., Pimlico Farm, (1 1/2 miles north of Boston, Lincolnshire off the A16). 01205 760768 email Ttraction engines, 7 1/4 inch gauge steam railway, classic cars & bikes, tractors, military vehicles, horses, miniature steam, etc.

SEPTEMBER 2008

6th and 7th September 2008
SCAMMELL VEHICLES R. & SHOWTRAC Gg, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon. 01566 783425 web site email
6th and 7th September 2008
LAUGHTON C.Sh, Steam Farm, Laughton, Lewis, E.Sussex. 01323 811264 "Chip Van excitement at this show causes potato shortage in surrounding areas" web site
6th and 7th September 2008
MALPAS YESTERYEAR, A41, 14 miles South of Chester, 6 miles north of Whitchurch. SY14 8JN. 01978 780749 email Best Chippie in the country.

12th to 14th September 2008
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE PRESERVATION CLUB Ltd. VEHICLE RALLY HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SWANAGE STEAM RAILWAY GALA WEEKEND AND SWANAGE FOLK FESTIVAL WEEKEND, Harmans Cross Steam Railway Station, Swanage, Dorset. 01202 512168 web site email
12th to 14th September 2008
HANBURY S.R, Little Intall Fields, Stoke Pound Lane, off Hanbury Road (B4091), Stoke Prior, Worcs. B60 ELF 01527 575003 web site email Including the famous Black Country Chips
13th and 14th September 2008
BIRKENHEAD, WEST KIRBY, WEST WIRRAL, AND WALLASEY LIONS CLUB, TOGETHER WITH THE WIRRAL TRANSPORT MUSEUM AND WITH THE BACKING OF WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT, Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead. Including vintage motor vehicles, traction engines, steam fair, 12 hot air balloons, vintage steamboats, classic cars bikes and buses, etc. email
13th and 14th September 2008
ESSEX C. Sh, Barleylands, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD 01268 290228 web site email
65 steam engines, steam ploughing, wood sawing, road making, threshing, public engine steering, etc.
14th September 2008
'OUT OF THE ATTIC' STEAM DAY, Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester. 0116 299 5111 web site email
Giant beam engines running, train rides, displays, etc. plus Chip Van

21st September 2008
GELLIGAER ANNIVERSARY R. Parc Penallta, Ystrad Mynach, near Caerphilly. web site email

27th and 28th September 2008
FAIR ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY NORTH WEST GROUP AND HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL'S FAIR ORGAN AND VINTAGE RALLY, Victoria Park, Widnes, Cheshire. Includes 2 Chip Vans 0151 424 5438 email
27th and 28th September 2008
AUTUMN FAIRGROUND WEEKEND, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon. 01566 783425 web site email
27th and 28th September 2008
NORTH YORKSHIRE VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY VINTAGE WORKING WEEKEND & R, Tancred Grange, Scorton, nr Richmond, North Yorkshire. DL10 6AB 01677 423184 web site email Vintage machinery, crafts, kit cars, Stationary Engines, fairground organs, ploughing match, etc. etc.

OCTOBER 2008

NOVEMBER 2008

November 2008 has been cancelled. If you were expecting a birthday this month, please contact the Central Office of Misinformation for a refund.

DECEMBER 2008

7th December 2008
CHRISTMAS TOYS & S. DAY. Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester. 0116 299 5111 web site email
Giant beam engines running, plus steam loco, toy displays, brass band etc. plus Chip Van

24th December 2008
CHRISTMAS EVE
25th December 2008
CHRISTMAS DAY
26th December 2008
E.MIDLANDS BOXING DAY S.UP, Station Hotel, Kegworth, Leics.

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