THE popular Vale Vintage Machinery Show will make its long-awaited return later this year.
The event, held in Caerwys, has been on a two-year break due to the ongoing restrictions brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.
It will return to Ty Uchaf Farm Caerwys on July 2 and 3 by permission of Elfed and Nerys Thomas and family who have kindly allowed the use of their land for the two day event.
The show promises to be a traditional fun-filled family event hosting a vast array of vintage vehicles from the early days of steam to the internal combustion engine powered cars, motorcycles, tractors and commercial vehicles.
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There will be a display of stationary engines which powered many milking parlours and workshops and industries in the past.
There will also be a host of farming implements and machinery on display including steam threshing demonstrations.
Threshing is a traditional mechanized way of separating grain from the straw of corn or other crops. Threshing machines were often seen travelling from farm to farm at harvesting times, in the early years they were powered by traction engines but in later years tractors were used to turn the box as it was known.
The modern day equivalent is the Combine harvester which is the same principle but is also self propelled and requires much less preparation before harvesting the grain.
A nostalgic display of classic campers and caravans will help you relive childhood memories of a holiday by the seaside, the caravans can be seen with period equipment and towing vehicles.
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Other attractions at the event will include stalls, craft marquee, collections and displays, pedal cycles, street organs, working horses, chainsaw carving, military vehicles and a licensed bar with Saturday evening entertainment for those staying on site.
As a family event there will be plenty for the children to do including children’s games and activities, a day of fun for children of all ages.
Highlight of the event will be the steam section from miniature replica’s to full siᴢe traction engines and steam rollers.
Vale vintage Machinery Show organisers have announced that a 1975 replica built to the drawings of Savage Bros Ltd will be in attendance during the show. This engine is unusual as it has its cylinder over the firebox and the steering man stand at the front of the engine.
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Show chairman Maredudd Davies said: "On behalf of the Vale vintage machinery I am looking forward to working with a great team to welcome everyone back to the vale vintage machinery show after a two year gap due to the Covid pandemic.
"The team have worked extremely hard over the past few months to bring an even bigger and better event for 2022. I would also like to thank Mr and Mrs Thomas for their continued support and use of their land for the show.
"I would also as chairman like to thank the team for all their hard work during such difficult times. We look forward to welcoming you all again on the 2nd and 3rd of July. ”
Admission price for the event will be; Adult tickets £5 and children under 16 Free. Public camping is £30 for the weekend.
For more information, visit Vale vintage machinery show on Facebook or contact valevintagemachineryclub@gmail.com or 07921719084
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