Picture above shows a line up of scooters at the 2021 Christmas Steam & Vehicle Meet in Dorchester's Top o ' Town car park.
TOY Club Event Reports.
ABBEY HILL RALLY 2013
Report and photos by Nick Aplin
The 33rd ABBEY HILL STEAM RALLY is probably the biggest rally in our area to start off the season, well as usual it didn't disappoint as the rally sections were all full to capacity for this four day rally held at the Yeovil Showground. This rally started in a very small way back in 1980 and has been held on this site since 1983. The weather proved to be kind and this made for a really good weekend for all the enthusiasts and general public to enjoy this long established rally.
Over 25 large Steam engines and equally the same amount of Miniature engines were to be seen and enjoyed, some making their first appearance at this event, including a 1931 Fowler Showman's conversion, ' Royal Sovereign ' all the way from Worcester. Another first appearance was a 1910 Garrett Traction Engine ' Earl of Eldon '.
To entertain the children was the recently refurbished Helter Skelter of Chipperfields and of course the Dodgems are always a hit at these events. This year there were more stalls and the Tractor section was even bigger than last year with well over 150 in attendance. Parades of vehicles took place in the main ring all day and provided great entertainment for the thousands of people who sat around and watched while enjoying their chips and drinks !
Members of TOY were well represented over the four days, some staying up there, this included Len & Milly Watts with their lorries and Steam engine. Day visitors included Mike Nicholls and James with the Jaguar, Will & Nick Aplin with the 1960 Hillman Minx, Dave & Sally Williams, Brent & Sue Gillard, Mike & Sue Mills plus many other members with their vehicles. A great weekend and here are a few.
Pictures courtesy of Nick Aplin.
Over 25 large Steam engines and equally the same amount of Miniature engines were to be seen and enjoyed, some making their first appearance at this event, including a 1931 Fowler Showman's conversion, ' Royal Sovereign ' all the way from Worcester. Another first appearance was a 1910 Garrett Traction Engine ' Earl of Eldon '.
To entertain the children was the recently refurbished Helter Skelter of Chipperfields and of course the Dodgems are always a hit at these events. This year there were more stalls and the Tractor section was even bigger than last year with well over 150 in attendance. Parades of vehicles took place in the main ring all day and provided great entertainment for the thousands of people who sat around and watched while enjoying their chips and drinks !
Members of TOY were well represented over the four days, some staying up there, this included Len & Milly Watts with their lorries and Steam engine. Day visitors included Mike Nicholls and James with the Jaguar, Will & Nick Aplin with the 1960 Hillman Minx, Dave & Sally Williams, Brent & Sue Gillard, Mike & Sue Mills plus many other members with their vehicles. A great weekend and here are a few.
Pictures courtesy of Nick Aplin.
TOY DRIVE IT DAY TO WEST BAY 14th APRIL
The first day out in the classics this year was a cold and rainy affair unlike last year when the weather was much better , but around 20 members risked getting their pride and joys wet and drove to West Bay in Dorset to assemble for the boot sale.
This years static display at Hive Beach was cancelled due to the cold and muddy conditions on the display field. Nikki gave her Reliant Robin 3 wheeler an outing for the first time and Martin and Carle drove a beautiful un-restored Nissan micra, but the prize for bravery has to go to the driver of the open top Morgan 3 wheeler.
This years static display at Hive Beach was cancelled due to the cold and muddy conditions on the display field. Nikki gave her Reliant Robin 3 wheeler an outing for the first time and Martin and Carle drove a beautiful un-restored Nissan micra, but the prize for bravery has to go to the driver of the open top Morgan 3 wheeler.
APRIL CLUB MEETING
OUR APRIL CLUB NIGHT AT THE LUGGER INN AT CHICKERELL WAS WELL SUPPORTED
WITH ALMOST 60 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE.
CARLE THE CLUB CHAIRMAN WELCOMED THE MEMBERS AND HE WENT THROUGH THE CLUB NEWS AND BUSINESS AND GAVE UPDATES ON NEW EVENTS THAT THE CLUB HAVE BEEN INVITED TO ATTEND IN MAY THIS YEAR.
THEN FOLLOWED A FIVE MINUTE BREAK,BEFORE CARLE INTRODUCED OUR GUEST SPEAKER MR "BONNY"SARTIN ,BONNY WAS A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED "THE YETTIES" FOR 50 YEARS. HE TOOK US ON A TOUR THAT STARTED FROM THE HOME OF THE "YETTIES" YETMINSTER HERE IN DORSET. AS THEIR POPULARITY RAPIDLY ROSE,THEY WERE IN DEMAND AT VENUES ALL ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND. IT WASNT LONG BEFORE A MANAGER TOOK THE REINS OF THE "YETTIES" AND THAT IS WHEN THE PRESTIGIOUS DATES STARTED TO COME IN AND THE "YETTIES" WERE IN DEMAND ALL OVER THE WORLD.
BONNY RECALLED MANY OF HIS EXPERIENCES WITH HUMOUR AND FOND MEMORIES AS THE "YETTIES"TRAVELLED THE WORLD ,HIS VERY INTERESTING TALK WAS INTERSPERSED WITH SEVERAL DORSET SONGS,SOME OF WHICH BONNY HAD WRITTEN HIMSELF.
BONNY WAS CHATTING TO ME ABOUT HIS LIFETIME OF ENTERTAINING AFTER THE TALK, HE TOLD ME IT WAS HARD WORK BUT SO ENJOYABLE,AND YES HE WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN.
DIANE AND I HAVE SPENT 44 YEARS OF OUR LIFE ENTERTAINING ,AND ONLY ONCE DID WE EVER WORK ALONG SIDE THE "YETTIES" IN TORQUAY,DEVON IN THE LATE SEVENTIES,YES IT IS HARD WORK AND LONG HOURS OF TRAVELLING,AND REGULARLY NOT ARRIVING HOME UNTIL 3 OR 4AM IN THE MORNING BECAME THE NORM. GIVEN THE CHANCE WOULD WE DO IT AGAIN ? JUST LIKE BONNY YES OF COURSE WE WOULD. WHAT OTHER JOB TAKES YOU TO 1000'S OF PLACES YOU WOULD NEVER NORMALLY GO TO,ENTERTAINING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AND MEETING 1000 'S OF PEOPLE ON A JOB THAT IS SO REWARDING AND ENJOYABLE..?????
ONCE AGAIN YOU COULD HAVE HEARD A PIN DROP IN THE CLUB ROOM ,A TRULY VERY ENJOYABLE EVENING. FROM US ALL AT TRANSPORT OF YESTERYEAR THANKYOU VERY MUCH BONNY.
OUR THANKS TO NICK FOR ORGANIZING.
CARLE.
WITH ALMOST 60 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE.
CARLE THE CLUB CHAIRMAN WELCOMED THE MEMBERS AND HE WENT THROUGH THE CLUB NEWS AND BUSINESS AND GAVE UPDATES ON NEW EVENTS THAT THE CLUB HAVE BEEN INVITED TO ATTEND IN MAY THIS YEAR.
THEN FOLLOWED A FIVE MINUTE BREAK,BEFORE CARLE INTRODUCED OUR GUEST SPEAKER MR "BONNY"SARTIN ,BONNY WAS A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED "THE YETTIES" FOR 50 YEARS. HE TOOK US ON A TOUR THAT STARTED FROM THE HOME OF THE "YETTIES" YETMINSTER HERE IN DORSET. AS THEIR POPULARITY RAPIDLY ROSE,THEY WERE IN DEMAND AT VENUES ALL ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND. IT WASNT LONG BEFORE A MANAGER TOOK THE REINS OF THE "YETTIES" AND THAT IS WHEN THE PRESTIGIOUS DATES STARTED TO COME IN AND THE "YETTIES" WERE IN DEMAND ALL OVER THE WORLD.
BONNY RECALLED MANY OF HIS EXPERIENCES WITH HUMOUR AND FOND MEMORIES AS THE "YETTIES"TRAVELLED THE WORLD ,HIS VERY INTERESTING TALK WAS INTERSPERSED WITH SEVERAL DORSET SONGS,SOME OF WHICH BONNY HAD WRITTEN HIMSELF.
BONNY WAS CHATTING TO ME ABOUT HIS LIFETIME OF ENTERTAINING AFTER THE TALK, HE TOLD ME IT WAS HARD WORK BUT SO ENJOYABLE,AND YES HE WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN.
DIANE AND I HAVE SPENT 44 YEARS OF OUR LIFE ENTERTAINING ,AND ONLY ONCE DID WE EVER WORK ALONG SIDE THE "YETTIES" IN TORQUAY,DEVON IN THE LATE SEVENTIES,YES IT IS HARD WORK AND LONG HOURS OF TRAVELLING,AND REGULARLY NOT ARRIVING HOME UNTIL 3 OR 4AM IN THE MORNING BECAME THE NORM. GIVEN THE CHANCE WOULD WE DO IT AGAIN ? JUST LIKE BONNY YES OF COURSE WE WOULD. WHAT OTHER JOB TAKES YOU TO 1000'S OF PLACES YOU WOULD NEVER NORMALLY GO TO,ENTERTAINING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AND MEETING 1000 'S OF PEOPLE ON A JOB THAT IS SO REWARDING AND ENJOYABLE..?????
ONCE AGAIN YOU COULD HAVE HEARD A PIN DROP IN THE CLUB ROOM ,A TRULY VERY ENJOYABLE EVENING. FROM US ALL AT TRANSPORT OF YESTERYEAR THANKYOU VERY MUCH BONNY.
OUR THANKS TO NICK FOR ORGANIZING.
CARLE.
SKITTLES MATCH WITH WOOLBRIDGE MOTOR CLUB 9th MARCH
The return Skittles Match with the Woolbridge Motor Club took place on Saturday 9th March at The Frampton Arms at Moreton, around 20 TOY members attended and enjoyed the social evening. There was a lot of good skittle playing by TOY with a few ' stick up's ' so well done to the members who got those !!
Our highest ladies score went to Vron Aplin with 23 and the highest mens score went to Will Aplin with 34.
It was a great evening, and even better as we won by 55 pins this year !! so we will be hosting next years match.
Nick
( Pictures by Nick, Will & Vron Aplin ) Click to enlarge
Our highest ladies score went to Vron Aplin with 23 and the highest mens score went to Will Aplin with 34.
It was a great evening, and even better as we won by 55 pins this year !! so we will be hosting next years match.
Nick
( Pictures by Nick, Will & Vron Aplin ) Click to enlarge
MARCH CLUB MEETING 5th March
Carle and Mike
The March meeting was held on an unseasonally warm day for the time of year and large number of members attended.
Members were in for a real treat as a former Chef and crew member of the Royal Yacht Britannia told us about life aboard the famous vessel, As he spoke the room fell silent as members listened intently to the fascinating talk.
Our thanks to Mike for a very enlightening talk.
Members were in for a real treat as a former Chef and crew member of the Royal Yacht Britannia told us about life aboard the famous vessel, As he spoke the room fell silent as members listened intently to the fascinating talk.
Our thanks to Mike for a very enlightening talk.
THE 15th GILLINGHAM GATHERING (A freezing cold Nick Aplin brings you this report)
The 15th Annual Gillingham GATHERING took place on Sunday 24th February on a dry but very cold day. Although mainly a Commercial vehicle event, there were a number of other interesting exhibits to be seen including 4 steam vehicles, two tractors and even three stationary engines ! A regular supporter was John Todd with his 1967 Winget Dumper which he had drove a few miles to be at the event.
TOY members were out in force and it was nice to see Geoff Cole with his Chevy Pick Up, Roy Halsal with his Military Chevy. Peter & Jean Horseley gave their Morris Minor an early season run out and were joined by Kevin and Jill Andrews in their MGB. Len Watts brought along his Steam engine ' Miss Jodie Brown ' and was soon in steam and was driving around !
The usual excellent refreshments in the garage of Nick Baker's was a welcome retreat ! Jim Gerrad from Bournemouth brought along his display of model mamrod engines which was housed in one of the garages. It was a good opportunity for many organisers to distribute entry forms for various shows and rallies. Without counting the amount of vehicles present I would think there was in the region of 50 - 60 vehicles in total. Before we know it we will be at this event again !!
Nick Aplin
Photos by Nick Aplin (Click to enlarge)
TOY members were out in force and it was nice to see Geoff Cole with his Chevy Pick Up, Roy Halsal with his Military Chevy. Peter & Jean Horseley gave their Morris Minor an early season run out and were joined by Kevin and Jill Andrews in their MGB. Len Watts brought along his Steam engine ' Miss Jodie Brown ' and was soon in steam and was driving around !
The usual excellent refreshments in the garage of Nick Baker's was a welcome retreat ! Jim Gerrad from Bournemouth brought along his display of model mamrod engines which was housed in one of the garages. It was a good opportunity for many organisers to distribute entry forms for various shows and rallies. Without counting the amount of vehicles present I would think there was in the region of 50 - 60 vehicles in total. Before we know it we will be at this event again !!
Nick Aplin
Photos by Nick Aplin (Click to enlarge)
FEBRUARY CLUB MEETING 5th FEB 2013
Carle Pauline and Peter
The February club meeting saw fewer members than usual as the great British weather once again decided to be wet windy and cold.
After the club business was discussed we all settled down to a slide show given by Pauline and Peter Camm featuring photos of their adventures while driving Morgan cars across America.
We were also joined this evening by two new members to the family bringing a lovely Hillman Imp and a Morgan 3 wheeler to the club line up ( Pogo has a friend at last ) On behalf of the TOY club we would like to offer a very warm welcome to them.
Photos by Nikki (Click to enlarge)
After the club business was discussed we all settled down to a slide show given by Pauline and Peter Camm featuring photos of their adventures while driving Morgan cars across America.
We were also joined this evening by two new members to the family bringing a lovely Hillman Imp and a Morgan 3 wheeler to the club line up ( Pogo has a friend at last ) On behalf of the TOY club we would like to offer a very warm welcome to them.
Photos by Nikki (Click to enlarge)
TOY CLUB NEW YEARS PARTY
A great night out was enjoyed with the big raffle, food, music and dancing to the very popular band REPLAY , As usual Martin did us proud with his lovely decorations.
Nikki recorded the evening with her cameras and the results are below.
Photos by Nikki
Nikki recorded the evening with her cameras and the results are below.
Photos by Nikki
THE SUN INN STEAM AND VINTAGE MEET 2012
Our 8th Steam & Vehicle Meet at The Sun Inn at Lower Burton just outside of Dorchester was blessed with a dry day even though a bit dull we did see a bit of sun !! With heavy rain the day before it did put a few supporters off attending with certain machinery the following day.
Altogether we had 18 vehicles, 4 small steam engines, 1 larger steam engine, a nice BSA motorcycle and a Wolseley Stationary engines, plus a static display from Bournemouth of Mamrod steam engines, it really was a great display, something for everyone ! TOY club members, friends and guests enjoyed a chat, drink and most of us enjoyed a meal in the cosy country pub. The 9th Steam & Vehicle Meet takes place on December 22nd 2013 !
Nick
Photos by Nick Aplin (Click to enlarge)
Altogether we had 18 vehicles, 4 small steam engines, 1 larger steam engine, a nice BSA motorcycle and a Wolseley Stationary engines, plus a static display from Bournemouth of Mamrod steam engines, it really was a great display, something for everyone ! TOY club members, friends and guests enjoyed a chat, drink and most of us enjoyed a meal in the cosy country pub. The 9th Steam & Vehicle Meet takes place on December 22nd 2013 !
Nick
Photos by Nick Aplin (Click to enlarge)
TOY CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE UPWEY WISHING WELL
Our annual club Christmas Lunch,was held at the Upwey Wishing Well Restaurant on Sunday December 9th. This is the first time we have used this very popular venue in the village of Upwey near Weymouth.
A total of 57 Club members attended and sat down to lunch at 1pm..The ambiance of the restaurant on the banks of the River Wey ,is set in the gardens and grounds of the Historic Wishing Well and is a beautiful setting even on a chilly December Day.
I heard nothing but praise from our members,who were treated to excellent service and superb food. Yet another most enjoyable social TOY. Club event. See the full report in your "TOY TIMES".
Carle
Photos by John Ovens.
A total of 57 Club members attended and sat down to lunch at 1pm..The ambiance of the restaurant on the banks of the River Wey ,is set in the gardens and grounds of the Historic Wishing Well and is a beautiful setting even on a chilly December Day.
I heard nothing but praise from our members,who were treated to excellent service and superb food. Yet another most enjoyable social TOY. Club event. See the full report in your "TOY TIMES".
Carle
Photos by John Ovens.
DECEMBER CLUB MEETING 4TH DEC
The December meeting was a festive affair with fairy lights,Christmas trees and the annual BIG raffle with many members winning a prize.
Entertainment was provided by THE GRAHAMS who sang and played for the evening with Diane playing both guitar and mandolin and Carle on the banjo .
They then sang a lovely Christmas medley of popular songs.
Picture by Nick Aplin
Entertainment was provided by THE GRAHAMS who sang and played for the evening with Diane playing both guitar and mandolin and Carle on the banjo .
They then sang a lovely Christmas medley of popular songs.
Picture by Nick Aplin
WEYMOUTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 1st DECEMBER
Once a year at Christmas TRANSPORT OF YESTERYEAR are pleased to be part of the annual switch on of the Christmas lights in the Town center of Weymouth Dorset , This year saw a large turn out of Club members and their vehicles all decorated for the occasion with festive adornments.
We were lead by the Weymouth and Portland land train through the streets of Weymouth and joined by Civic dignitary,s and members of the cast from this years Pantomime from the Pavilion Theater ,and very brave they were as the weather was very cold and most of the cast only wore their stage costumes .
After the Christmas lights were switched on we all returned he Pavilion Theater for coffee and mince pies, Below are a few photos of the occasion ( You may even see some famous faces )
Kim
Pictures by Nikki Kim John and Muriel and Nick
SUNDAY LUNCH MEET AT THE PULPIT INN PORTLAND 18th NOVEMBER
Our last pub lunch run of 2012 on Sunday 18th November was blessed with a very nice day. Members left the Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt at 11.20am and we made our Way to Portland Bill and The Pulpit Rock pub for lunch.
We arrived at a few minutes before noon just as the pub opened..It was hard to believe that it was mid November,some of us were able to sit outdoors to eat our lunches.
A nice lunch was enjoyed and we set off home just after 2pm.
Carle.
Photos by Muriel and John Ovens
We arrived at a few minutes before noon just as the pub opened..It was hard to believe that it was mid November,some of us were able to sit outdoors to eat our lunches.
A nice lunch was enjoyed and we set off home just after 2pm.
Carle.
Photos by Muriel and John Ovens
NOVEMBER CLUB MEETING 6th NOVEMBER
The November Club meeting a real treat with a film show consisting of three short films produced by Jonathan Eckardt covering a Vintage run from Bristol to Bournemouth followed by a Morgan run and finally a film of a vintage Sentinel steam truck run .
Our thanks to Jonathan for showing us his work.
Our thanks to Jonathan for showing us his work.
SUNDAY LUNCH MEET 14th OCTOBER
The Coach & Horses at Winterbourne Abbas.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH WAS A REALLY BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN MORNING FOR OUR CLUB LUNCH MEET, AND A GOOD REASON TO GET OUR CLASSIC VEHICLES OUT OF THE GARAGE,TO GIVE THEM A RUN.
27 MEMBERS HAD BOOKED IN FOR THE COACH & HORSES,MOST OF US ARRIVING AT ABOUT 11.45AM, SURPRISINGLY ONLY ABOUT 8 CLASSICS ARRIVED,THE REMAINDER OF OUR MEMBERS CAME ALONG IN THEIR "MODERNS".
THE COACH AND HORSES IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT,AND IT WAS NICE THAT THE FINE FOOD FOR WHICH THE PUB WAS WELL KNOWN UNDER ITS PREVIOUS MANAGEMENT CONTINUES TO BE MAINTAINED.WE ALL ENJOYED THE CARVERY LUNCH,AND NO DOUBT THE HOSTELRY WILL BE ON NEXT YEAR'S PUB LUNCH DIARY.
SO OUR THANKS TO THE STAFF AND MANAGEMENT FOR A VERY ENJOYABLE MEAL UNFORTUNATELY OUR OFFICIAL CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER NIKKI AND KIM,WERE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND DUE TO WORK COMMITMENTS.
NORMALLY OUR MURIEL COMES TO THE RESCUE AND ALWAYS COMES UP WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF EVENTS THEY ATTEND. UNFORTUNATELY TODAY HER CAMERA GAVE UP DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE,SO SORRY WE DON'T HAVE ANY PICTURES THIS TIME.
DON'T FORGET NEXT MONTH'S PUB LUNCH MEET IS TO THE PULPIT INN AT PORTLAND BILL,POSSIBLY MEET AT THE PAVILION THEATER FORECOURT AT 11AM LEAVE AT 11.15AM WE COULD ALL LEAVE WEYMOUTH TOGETHER IN CONVOY TO THE PULPIT.
CARLE.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH WAS A REALLY BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN MORNING FOR OUR CLUB LUNCH MEET, AND A GOOD REASON TO GET OUR CLASSIC VEHICLES OUT OF THE GARAGE,TO GIVE THEM A RUN.
27 MEMBERS HAD BOOKED IN FOR THE COACH & HORSES,MOST OF US ARRIVING AT ABOUT 11.45AM, SURPRISINGLY ONLY ABOUT 8 CLASSICS ARRIVED,THE REMAINDER OF OUR MEMBERS CAME ALONG IN THEIR "MODERNS".
THE COACH AND HORSES IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT,AND IT WAS NICE THAT THE FINE FOOD FOR WHICH THE PUB WAS WELL KNOWN UNDER ITS PREVIOUS MANAGEMENT CONTINUES TO BE MAINTAINED.WE ALL ENJOYED THE CARVERY LUNCH,AND NO DOUBT THE HOSTELRY WILL BE ON NEXT YEAR'S PUB LUNCH DIARY.
SO OUR THANKS TO THE STAFF AND MANAGEMENT FOR A VERY ENJOYABLE MEAL UNFORTUNATELY OUR OFFICIAL CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER NIKKI AND KIM,WERE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND DUE TO WORK COMMITMENTS.
NORMALLY OUR MURIEL COMES TO THE RESCUE AND ALWAYS COMES UP WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF EVENTS THEY ATTEND. UNFORTUNATELY TODAY HER CAMERA GAVE UP DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE,SO SORRY WE DON'T HAVE ANY PICTURES THIS TIME.
DON'T FORGET NEXT MONTH'S PUB LUNCH MEET IS TO THE PULPIT INN AT PORTLAND BILL,POSSIBLY MEET AT THE PAVILION THEATER FORECOURT AT 11AM LEAVE AT 11.15AM WE COULD ALL LEAVE WEYMOUTH TOGETHER IN CONVOY TO THE PULPIT.
CARLE.
OCTOBER CLUB MEETING (2nd OCTOBER)
The October meeting saw fewer members than usual as the weather was wet and windy.
We were awaiting the arrival of a special guest this evening to present this years Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance charity donation , and right on que a rather wet young lady arrived to accept the cheque for £920 raised by holding the TOY club annual show.
After the presentation we enjoyed a talk and film show given by Nick Winter (an expert vehicle restorer) and Carle (the taxi owner) on the subject of the Beardmore Taxi restoration.
We were awaiting the arrival of a special guest this evening to present this years Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance charity donation , and right on que a rather wet young lady arrived to accept the cheque for £920 raised by holding the TOY club annual show.
After the presentation we enjoyed a talk and film show given by Nick Winter (an expert vehicle restorer) and Carle (the taxi owner) on the subject of the Beardmore Taxi restoration.
THE JOSEPH WELD FETE 15th SEPTEMBER
Transport Of Yesteryear hold The Hardy Country Classic Tour each year to raise funds for the very worthy Charity The WELDMAR HOSPICE TRUST and today 15th September we were able to donate £550 to the Charity at their annual fete held in the grounds of the Hospice in Dorchester.
The weather could not be better and visitors enjoyed music and dancing , gymnastic displays , a rather nice line up of Honda Gold Wing motorcycles and lots of stalls, also a static display of classic vintage and kit cars....Len Watts supplied the steam with a lovely little engine.
Kim.
Pictures by Nikki and Kim (Click to enlarge)
The weather could not be better and visitors enjoyed music and dancing , gymnastic displays , a rather nice line up of Honda Gold Wing motorcycles and lots of stalls, also a static display of classic vintage and kit cars....Len Watts supplied the steam with a lovely little engine.
Kim.
Pictures by Nikki and Kim (Click to enlarge)
TOY VISIT TO WEYMOUTH FIRE STATION
We arrived a little earlier than scheduled ,and we were warmly welcomed by the the Community Safety Education Officer Dave Allen of the Firewise unit Dorset Fire and Rescue Service.
We were first shown a film outlining the main causes of fires and the dramatic and often tragic consequences that follow. Dave then took us through a purpose built unit containing most rooms of the house and the things that you should not do all illustrated with smoke and explosions to drive home to us just how important it is to prevent fire.
We moved onto another demonstration,where David set fire to a lounge sofa,and showed us a chip pan on fire,these were shown on fire in an enclosed room,he then opened a door and showed us how the fire and heat doubles the moment you open a door.The lesson being if you have a fire in a room,get out and close the door,and call the Fire Service. David then took us on a tour of their newest Fire Engine showing us the huge amount of kit that they carry,and what it is used for when called to a fire or incident.
A most interesting and informative evening which we all enjoyed. I thanked Dave very much on behalf of our club.This man is committed and totally passionate to educate everyone on fire safety.
I thoroughly recommend all local organisations to get in touch with Dave and organise a visit
Many thanks David.
Carle (TOY Chairman)
We were first shown a film outlining the main causes of fires and the dramatic and often tragic consequences that follow. Dave then took us through a purpose built unit containing most rooms of the house and the things that you should not do all illustrated with smoke and explosions to drive home to us just how important it is to prevent fire.
We moved onto another demonstration,where David set fire to a lounge sofa,and showed us a chip pan on fire,these were shown on fire in an enclosed room,he then opened a door and showed us how the fire and heat doubles the moment you open a door.The lesson being if you have a fire in a room,get out and close the door,and call the Fire Service. David then took us on a tour of their newest Fire Engine showing us the huge amount of kit that they carry,and what it is used for when called to a fire or incident.
A most interesting and informative evening which we all enjoyed. I thanked Dave very much on behalf of our club.This man is committed and totally passionate to educate everyone on fire safety.
I thoroughly recommend all local organisations to get in touch with Dave and organise a visit
Many thanks David.
Carle (TOY Chairman)
SEPTEMBER CLUB MEETING (4th SEPT)
The September meeting had a nice little surprise as Nick handed out the September issue of the TOY TIMES....The cover was in COLOUR and it looked great ..and i also noticed how good the adverts looked and hopefully the new format will appeal to more advertisers which helps with the club purse.
We were also in for a real treat as ROB CURTIS a local historian gave a most interesting talk covering Dorset history from the English Civil War to a wartime vessel MY GIRL that still takes passengers to this day from Weymouth to Portland.
Thank you Rob we loved the Talk.
We were also in for a real treat as ROB CURTIS a local historian gave a most interesting talk covering Dorset history from the English Civil War to a wartime vessel MY GIRL that still takes passengers to this day from Weymouth to Portland.
Thank you Rob we loved the Talk.
DORSET COUNTY SHOW (DORCHESTER 1ST - 2ND SEPT)
With every attraction under the sun from the livestock to giant performing trucks the Dorset County Show is a must on any events calender and our TOY club display proved to be very popular with visitors to the show.
Despite all of the comings and goings , sheep shearing and trade stands visitors looked skyward to see the most spectacular sight of their lives as a Microlight aircraft circled the show ground with a flock of geese flying in perfect formation with the plane....WOW STUNNING.
Anoher highlight of the two day event was club member Wilf Hampshire collecting a prize for his immaculate Rover P5.
Pictures by Nikki ( Click to enlarge)
Despite all of the comings and goings , sheep shearing and trade stands visitors looked skyward to see the most spectacular sight of their lives as a Microlight aircraft circled the show ground with a flock of geese flying in perfect formation with the plane....WOW STUNNING.
Anoher highlight of the two day event was club member Wilf Hampshire collecting a prize for his immaculate Rover P5.
Pictures by Nikki ( Click to enlarge)
THE GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR 2012
The 44th Great Dorset Steam Fair got under way to very poor weather conditions on their opening day on Wednesday 29th August. However things did improve on the Thursday when it dried a bit and the Main heavy haulage ring managed to move a few vehicles around by mid afternoon. There were no ring parades on Wednesday or Thursday for the Cars and other vehicles because of the ground conditions.
Several TOY members were exhibiting over the 5 days which included Len & milly Watts with their 1947 Austin K4 lorry and their Miniature Steam Engine, Gill Essom and Graham with their Classic car and caravan, plus others who visited on a daily basis like Will & Nick Aplin, Andy Collier, Ted Palmer, John Parkes and others. On the Friday the ground was a lot better and ring parades were back on plus the ' Play Pen ' was full of Steam and Diesel vehicles all day which pleased the thousands of people who attended. Here are a few pictures of my visit.
Nick
Pictures by Nick Aplin (Click to enlarge )
Several TOY members were exhibiting over the 5 days which included Len & milly Watts with their 1947 Austin K4 lorry and their Miniature Steam Engine, Gill Essom and Graham with their Classic car and caravan, plus others who visited on a daily basis like Will & Nick Aplin, Andy Collier, Ted Palmer, John Parkes and others. On the Friday the ground was a lot better and ring parades were back on plus the ' Play Pen ' was full of Steam and Diesel vehicles all day which pleased the thousands of people who attended. Here are a few pictures of my visit.
Nick
Pictures by Nick Aplin (Click to enlarge )
MARTINSTOWN FETE 27th AUGUST
It was a shame the weather was unkind , there were about 12 cars on display and a few people braved the elements, it obviously affected the stalls and entertainment Another victim of the great British weather
Muriel & John & a soggy Max .
Photos By Max Ovens.
Muriel & John & a soggy Max .
Photos By Max Ovens.
MELPASH SHOW 23rd AUGUST
Following a two year break, our Club was invited back to the MELPLASH Annual Show at West Bay,Nr.Bridport.
This is a one day Agricultural show that has been held for many,many years. from the many Farm Animals,to the Equestrian events and the popular Dog Show all competing in their respective classes,to the hundreds of trade stalls,and the food Hall with many locally produced foods it really is a Show not to be missed.
Our Club members and their cars had a very early start,and we all met at around 7.30am leaving at 7.45am for a pleasant drive on a very nice morning along the B3157 coast road via Abbotsbury ,Swyre and Burton Bradstock arriving at the West Bay Show Ground at around 8.20am.
We were very efficiently directed by a marshall to our display area which was situated near the main public entrance.We soon hoisted the TOY Club flag and by 9am thousands of people were arriving and our cars were surrounded by a sea of people enthusiastically viewing the cars and chatting to us owners asking questions and telling us of their experiences when they "owned one of those".
All in all a very nice Show, and a great day out for everyone.
We had 14 cars on display and one motor cycle.We all had a great time at Melplash Show,and once again Transport Of Yesteryear provided an excellent and interesting display of vehicles.
Well done to all.
Carle.
This is a one day Agricultural show that has been held for many,many years. from the many Farm Animals,to the Equestrian events and the popular Dog Show all competing in their respective classes,to the hundreds of trade stalls,and the food Hall with many locally produced foods it really is a Show not to be missed.
Our Club members and their cars had a very early start,and we all met at around 7.30am leaving at 7.45am for a pleasant drive on a very nice morning along the B3157 coast road via Abbotsbury ,Swyre and Burton Bradstock arriving at the West Bay Show Ground at around 8.20am.
We were very efficiently directed by a marshall to our display area which was situated near the main public entrance.We soon hoisted the TOY Club flag and by 9am thousands of people were arriving and our cars were surrounded by a sea of people enthusiastically viewing the cars and chatting to us owners asking questions and telling us of their experiences when they "owned one of those".
All in all a very nice Show, and a great day out for everyone.
We had 14 cars on display and one motor cycle.We all had a great time at Melplash Show,and once again Transport Of Yesteryear provided an excellent and interesting display of vehicles.
Well done to all.
Carle.
Pictures by Muriel and John Ovens (Click to enlarge)
BUCKHAM FAIR 19th AUGUST
This years TOY club run to Buckham Fair was more interesting than usual as the Beaminster tunnel was closed following a recent landslide. A diversion was put in place and the AA stepped in to show us the way . After an eventful journey we reached Buckham Fair to find over 30 members and their vehicles parked on display amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in Dorset.
Martin Clunes welcomed us to the Fair and some very helpful visitors kindly gave Pogo a push as the little car got stuck in the soft ground . Members enjoyed the lovely hot weather and talking to visitors about the vehicles.
As always Buckham Fair was a great success and Julia’s House Children’s Hospice will be able to carry on its vital work thanks to the funds raised from the annual event.
KIM
Photos by Kim (click to enlarge)
Martin Clunes welcomed us to the Fair and some very helpful visitors kindly gave Pogo a push as the little car got stuck in the soft ground . Members enjoyed the lovely hot weather and talking to visitors about the vehicles.
As always Buckham Fair was a great success and Julia’s House Children’s Hospice will be able to carry on its vital work thanks to the funds raised from the annual event.
KIM
Photos by Kim (click to enlarge)
SAILORS RETURN CLASSIC CAR MEET 15th AUGUST
The August Classic Car Meet at The Sailors Return was held on August 15th with a sunny evening. Around 10 vehicles were on display which included a nice Triumph Vitesse owned by TOY club member Graham Patten. Organiser Mark Kirby said ' it was another good evening ' but had expected a few more on such a nice evening. The last meet this year takes place in September.
Nick
PURBECK RALLY 12th AUGUST
We do not have a lot of information on the Purbeck Rally but Club members Muriel And John kindly sent some photos in to the website so that we could all get a look at the days high lights.
Many thanks to Muriel and John for the lovely photos.
UPDATE (Thanks to Will, Vron and Nick Aplin)
It was their 40th Anniversary rally this year, they enjoyed three days of good weather, TOY member Trad Casey was awarded the Best Steam engine this year. Another TOY member Len Watts was their with his Steamer as well. The Best Club Stand went to the WVPS this year. Many club members were in attendance with their cars including Will & Vron Aplin with their 1960 Hillman Minx, Mike Mills with his Austin A35 of 1957, Dave & Sally williams with their 1970's Triumph TR, Andy Symes Ford Anglia, Kevin Andrews MGB, Peter Horsley Morris Minor, Gill Essom Morris Traveller and classic caravan, just to name a few !
Photos by Muriel and John Ovens (click to enlarge)
CLUB MEETING 7th AUGUST
MISS X READING THE LATEST "TOY TIMES"
The August meeting was supposed to be a barbecue and static display but the bl***y weather stopped all of the fun so the meeting was held inside the Victoria Inn nr Chickerell, where members enjoyed a pleasant evening chatting and thumbing through the latest Toy Times and being brought up to date with the latest events .
Seven classics were on show in the car park (photos below)
Members were told that at least £750 was raised for the Air Ambulance from the prize draw , the raffle went well followed by an auction of a painting which raised £11 for club funds.
Pictures by Nikky (Click to enlarge)
Seven classics were on show in the car park (photos below)
Members were told that at least £750 was raised for the Air Ambulance from the prize draw , the raffle went well followed by an auction of a painting which raised £11 for club funds.
Pictures by Nikky (Click to enlarge)
