Affiliated to the Federation of Model Engineering Societies
SARUM MODEL TRACTION ENGINE CLUB
2024 FORECAST OF EVENTS (as at 26 March 2024)
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Date |
Event |
Remarks |
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Sat 11 – Sun 12 May |
Breamore Steam Working Weekend |
1100-1700hrs; Location: Breamore Countryside Museum, SP6 2DB. Further details/entry form via ‘event team’ on 01725-512858 |
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Sun 19 May |
Club steam-up, BBQ and possible Road Run |
From 1100 hrs at West Tytherley, SP5 1NU (field will be signed). Please confirm attendance with Dave Watts on 07947356168 at least 5 days before event. A donation of £5 per head to cover food and drink costs would be much appreciated. |
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Sat 6 July |
Club steam-up |
Field/paddock site at Keybrook Farm, West Orchard, Nr Shaftsbury SP7 0LL. Some refreshments and camping available. Further details/timings from Tony Stoate on 01747-812421. Please confirm attendance at least 5 days before event. |
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Sat 20 – Sun 21 July |
Market Lavington Vintage Meet |
1000-1700hrs; Elisha Field, Drove Lane, Market Lavington, Devizes SN10 4NT. Contact details and exhibition entry forms via event web site. |
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Fri 2 – Sun 4 August |
Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza |
Location: South Cerney Airfield, GL7 5QD. More info on 01453-890891 |
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Sat 3 – Sun 4 August |
West Somerset Railway Association Steam and Vintage Rally |
Details awaited. Contact Roger Melton if interested in attending. |
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Fri 23 – Sun 25 August |
Fordingbridge Steam and Vintage Fest |
Location: SP6 1ND. Mix of full-size and model engines in attendance. Grass field site best suited to 4” and above scale engines. Contact organisers for entry form on 07702804604 |
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Sun 25 August |
Wallop Vintage Gathering |
1000-1600hrs; Over Wallop Sports Field, Salisbury Lane, SO20 8JL. Details on 07789770956 |
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Sat 7 September |
Club steam-up, road run and BBQ |
Postponed until 2025 |
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Fri 13 – Sun 15 September |
Longstock Rally |
Located near Stockbridge/Danebury Hill Fort, SO20 6JP. Details from 07533726670 |
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Tue 3 Dec 24 |
Autumn Noggin ‘n Natter evening and 2024 AGM (maximum attendance) |
Location: The Orchard Pub, Amesbury SP4 7XT. Arrive from 7pm; AGM starts 8pm. Food available to order. Details from Paul Hudson on 01425-655829 |
Boiler testing:
· Members who were unable to attend the boiler testing day on 16 Mar 24 and who still require a boiler test should contact John Berry direct on 07714254210 to arrange a mutually convenient date/location.
· For hydraulic boiler tests, pressure vessel blanking plates require a male 5/16” x 32tpi thread to connect to the club’s hydraulic test equipment. Members should discuss test requirements with John Berry when booking in.
· Members are encouraged to make a £5 donation to club funds after a successful boiler test.