Picture above shows a line up of members cars during our July club meeting in 2022 at The Victoria Inn, Chickerell .
TOY Club Event Reports.
Christmas Meal at The Lugger Inn - Sat 17th Dec 2016.
The club's Annual Christmas evening meal was attended by 54 members, and was another very enjoyable social event.
This year was the first time we had a Christmas meal in this venue, and it proved very popular with everyone.
Our thanks to Liz and her staff who looked after us so well, everyone had a ball !
This year was the first time we had a Christmas meal in this venue, and it proved very popular with everyone.
Our thanks to Liz and her staff who looked after us so well, everyone had a ball !
The 12th SUN INN Steam & Vehicle Meet - Sat 17th Dec 2016.
Full write-up and pictures from this event can be found on the SUN INN MEET pages.
Christmas Club Meeting at Lugger Inn - Tuesday 6th December 2016.
Our Annual Christmas club meeting was attended by 50 members, the Chairman welcomed everyone and spoke of future events, and after a short break we enjoyed entertainment by '' The Grahames ' this concluded with their ' Christmas medley ' to get everyone in the mood. Members sang ' Happy Birthday ' to Carle.
Members then enjoyed a buffet before the big ' Tree raffle ' took place, it was a great night and although we finished later than normal everyone seemed happy to be there . Carle wished everyone a ' Merry Christmas '.
Pictures by Nick Aplin and Andy Collier
Members then enjoyed a buffet before the big ' Tree raffle ' took place, it was a great night and although we finished later than normal everyone seemed happy to be there . Carle wished everyone a ' Merry Christmas '.
Pictures by Nick Aplin and Andy Collier
Vintage Christmas At The Tank Museum - Sunday 4th December 2016
This years Vintage Christmas enjoyed fine weather and a good turn out of Vintage and Classic vehicles from local car clubs, including the ' TOY ' club !
Santa arrived by Tank, well how else would he arrive at the Tank Museum !! Lots of stalls, music etc. for everyone to enjoy and get into the spirit of Christmas.
Pictures by Robin
Santa arrived by Tank, well how else would he arrive at the Tank Museum !! Lots of stalls, music etc. for everyone to enjoy and get into the spirit of Christmas.
Pictures by Robin
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run - Sunday 6th November 2016
This years run marked the 120th Anniversary, this is the longest running motoring event in the world !
Over 600 entries were received this year, the start is at Hyde Park in central London, and after 60 miles they finish in Brighton. Next years run will be on Sunday 5th November 2017.
Over 600 entries were received this year, the start is at Hyde Park in central London, and after 60 miles they finish in Brighton. Next years run will be on Sunday 5th November 2017.
Club Meeting - Tuesday 1st November 2016
Our meeting was opened by the Chairman Carle who read out members apologies, over 45 members were in attendance and many brought along antiques/ interesting items for Tim Medhurst to talk about and valuate.
It was a most enjoyable evening, and a collection was made for a chosen charity by Tim, £45 was raised and will be donated to the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. The meeting came to a close after the raffle at 10pm.
Pictures by Nick Aplin
It was a most enjoyable evening, and a collection was made for a chosen charity by Tim, £45 was raised and will be donated to the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. The meeting came to a close after the raffle at 10pm.
Pictures by Nick Aplin
Mill House Cider Making Open Day - Sunday 23rd October 2016
In the village of Owermoigne is where the Mill House Cider Museum is located, and their annual ' Cider Making ' open day proved to be another successful day. A number of miniature Steam engines and Stationary engines were on show to add to the crafts and other events going on during the sunny Autumn day.
' STEAM UP ' at The Royal Oak - Saturday 22nd October 2016
The Autumn '' Steam Up '' at The Royal Oak in Okeford Fitzpaine saw a good turn out of engines, large and small.
The weather stayed fine which helped it be a very good weekend for everyone.
The weather stayed fine which helped it be a very good weekend for everyone.
The 34th Weymouth Annual Beach MotoCross - Sunday 16th October 2016
The weather forecast wasn't to good, however it turned out to be a dry and sunny day in Weymouth for this very popular annual event. Organised by the Lions Club in conjunction with the Purbeck Moto Cross Club, over 300 bikes were racing on the beach, which is the most in the history of this event. It was reported that 20,000 people flocked to the town to watch these riders race around a course on the beach.
TOY member and Lions Club member Bob Underwood organised a display of vehicles at the Jubilee Clock, and 20 vehicles were on display from members of TOY and the WVPS.
It was a great day and next years date has been confirmed as Sunday 22nd October 2017 for the 35th event.
Pictures of the cars by Don Rowley and Nigel Guppy,
Other pictures by various people
TOY member and Lions Club member Bob Underwood organised a display of vehicles at the Jubilee Clock, and 20 vehicles were on display from members of TOY and the WVPS.
It was a great day and next years date has been confirmed as Sunday 22nd October 2017 for the 35th event.
Pictures of the cars by Don Rowley and Nigel Guppy,
Other pictures by various people
Club Meeting - Tuesday 4th October 2016
Around 40 members enjoyed our annual Quiz at the Lugger Inn. The Chairman welcomed everyone and went through some coming dates which included our Christmas Meal planned for the evening of December 17th (Saturday ).
Club member Bill White gave members an update on their Dog Show next April and asked for a list of members who would like to attend with their cars, 12 names were added to the list during the evening.
Our Quiz master Norman Kimber gave us a 30 question general knowledge Quiz, great fun as always, our thanks go to Norman. The evening concluded with the raffle.
Pictures by Nick Aplin
Club member Bill White gave members an update on their Dog Show next April and asked for a list of members who would like to attend with their cars, 12 names were added to the list during the evening.
Our Quiz master Norman Kimber gave us a 30 question general knowledge Quiz, great fun as always, our thanks go to Norman. The evening concluded with the raffle.
Pictures by Nick Aplin
Mangerton Mill Rally - Sunday 2nd October 2016
This annual small rally held at the peaceful and picturesque Mangerton Mill was relatively quiet this year compared with previous years. The weather was quite simply perfect with blue sky and sun on a AutumnSunday.
Several TOY club members went along and enjoyed this end of season rally, and hopefully it will be back to full strength in 2017.
Pictures by Don Rowley
Several TOY club members went along and enjoyed this end of season rally, and hopefully it will be back to full strength in 2017.
Pictures by Don Rowley
5th Holnest Vintage Rally - 24th & 25th September 2016
This event is becoming a popular late season event, and the weather was kinder this year which is always a welcomed bonus. TOY club members also supported this event and no doubt everyone had a good day out.
Next years dates are 23rd & 24th September 2017 !
Next years dates are 23rd & 24th September 2017 !
Somerset Festival Of Transport - 24th & 25th September 2016
This event was held at Wincanton Race Course, a venue I think is recently new for this event.
The weather proved to be kind for both days and there was a good turn out of vehicles. Several TOY club members attended also.
The commentator was John Todd, who did a great job, he also does Purbeck Rally and a few others.
The weather proved to be kind for both days and there was a good turn out of vehicles. Several TOY club members attended also.
The commentator was John Todd, who did a great job, he also does Purbeck Rally and a few others.
Berwick St John Country Fayre - 17th & 18th September 2016
This bi- annual event were blessed with fine weather and record crowds who enjoyed this ever popular event.
A good working show with hundreds of tractors, steam engines, cars, commercials etc. all giving a great day out for all the family.
No doubt everyone will be looking forward to 2018 when it takes place again !
A good working show with hundreds of tractors, steam engines, cars, commercials etc. all giving a great day out for all the family.
No doubt everyone will be looking forward to 2018 when it takes place again !
Thornfalcon Classic Car Meet - Sunday 18th September 2016
This annual meet was blessed with a fine sunny day, which attracted in the region of 1,000 cars to this informal meet near Taunton in Somerset. Several TOY club members went along and enjoyed the day with fellow motor car enthusiasts that come far and wide to attend this gathering. Over the years it has grown and I think this maybe a record year for numbers ?
Pictures courtesy of Rob Nichols and Andy Collier
Pictures courtesy of Rob Nichols and Andy Collier
BPPC Annual Rally, Harman's Cross, Swanage - 9 to 11 September 2016
This annual event is organised by the Bournemouth and Poole Preservation Club in association with the Swanage Steam Railway. I am not sure how many years this has been going, it must be 20 plus years !
TOY members support this event every year, and this year was no exception, sadly they encountered rain on the second day, but recovered well to finish another great event. Everyone could enjoy a ride on the Swanage Steam Railway during the day, which is a great treat for the young and old alike.
Cars, Stationary engines and other interesting exhibits filled the field along side the railway at Harman's Cross.
I am sure everyone will return here again in 2017 !
Pictures by TOY member Barry Rice
TOY members support this event every year, and this year was no exception, sadly they encountered rain on the second day, but recovered well to finish another great event. Everyone could enjoy a ride on the Swanage Steam Railway during the day, which is a great treat for the young and old alike.
Cars, Stationary engines and other interesting exhibits filled the field along side the railway at Harman's Cross.
I am sure everyone will return here again in 2017 !
Pictures by TOY member Barry Rice
TOY Member Visits Avon MMOC - Sunday 11th September 2016
Club member Gregg Pearson was a member of the Avon MMOC before moving to Dorset, and he has made a visit to them annually since to their rally.
This year Gregg won the ' Best Visitors car ' for his Morris. It was a round trip of 105 miles for Gregg which he enjoyed in the September sunshine !
This year Gregg won the ' Best Visitors car ' for his Morris. It was a round trip of 105 miles for Gregg which he enjoyed in the September sunshine !
September Club Meeting - 'Magic Lantern Show' by Rene & Allan Marriott
Our evening was opened by the club Chairman who announced we will start this month with our entertainment and then the club business later.
Carle introduced Allan & Rene who gave us a wonderful and interesting one hour show taking in many forms of transport along the away with some music, which included our friends ' The Yetties '. Rene and Allan were thanked and members chatted to them after the show and bought calendars etc. they had on sale for the last remaining Brighton Tram.
It was another good night in the club room and we enrolled a new member to the club as well.
Carle introduced Allan & Rene who gave us a wonderful and interesting one hour show taking in many forms of transport along the away with some music, which included our friends ' The Yetties '. Rene and Allan were thanked and members chatted to them after the show and bought calendars etc. they had on sale for the last remaining Brighton Tram.
It was another good night in the club room and we enrolled a new member to the club as well.
