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A friendly show that does not turn anybody away who turns up at the gate with an exhibit. Always held the 1st weekend in August. For more information please contact the event organiser: Keith Hudson. keithnpsgala@yahoo.co.uk 01536 396494 07825640472

1st & 2nd January 2017 (10am – 5pm) One of Britain’s largest restored pumping stations in steam.  Lots of children’s activities. Twenty nine stationary steam engines. Four large beam engines two in operation. This magnificent site was built in 1885 to pump the brewery effluent of Burton-on-Trent to a Sewage Farm for treatment. In 1900 a large steam driven workshop and forge were built here by the local council and this still working workshop is something really special. It also has Britain’s oldest working electrical generator which also came here in 1900 to produce the new fangled electricity. There really is a steam engine round every corner and it’s a steam buffs Mecca. It also provides a great Family Fun Day Out Steaming Days (10:00am – 5:00pm) New Year: Jan 1st, 2nd February: Feb 26th Easter: Apr 16th, 17th May Bank Holiday: Apr 30th, May 1st Spring Bank Holiday: May 28th, 29th August Bank Holiday: Aug 27th, 28th September: Sep 23rd, 24th October: Oct 28th, 29th Admission prices on Steaming Days: Adults £6 Concessions £5 Children £3 Family £15 Admission on all other days is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Open 10am-5pm. (Non-steaming days) One of Britain’s largest restored pumping stations in steam.  Lots of children’s activities. This magnificent site was built in 1885 to pump the brewery effluent of Burton-on-Trent to a Sewage Farm for treatment. In 1900 a large steam driven workshop and forge were built here by the local council and this still working workshop is something really special. It also has Britain’s oldest working electrical generator which also came here in 1900 to produce the new fangled electricity. There really is a steam engine round every corner and it’s a steam buffs Mecca. It also provides a great Family Fun Day Out Admission on all open days is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. http://www.claymills.org.uk/ Open Days (non steaming) (10:00am – 5:00pm) June Open Days: Jun 10th, 11th July Open Days: Jul 1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th Heritage Open Days: Sep 9th, 10th Claymills Pumping Station, Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0DA

Steam Events The Pumping Station is in steam 8 times a year on the dates listed below with all engines running including the James Watt beam engines, the Linby colliery winding engine and miniature railway. Please note that the steam plant is very old and therefore we cannot guarantee everything will be running and, although rare, break downs can occur! Underground Reservoir Tours We also offer tours of the underground reservoir during steam events which run every half hour from 11.30am – 3.30pm. An additional charge of £2 per adult and £1 per child aged between 5-16 applies and spaces on the tour bus are limited to 20 people per tour. Please note that the number of tours per day may be reduced or increased depending on visitor demand. Tickets for the tours are purchased from the Superintendent’s House on the day of visiting. When not in steam the Pumping Station is open to the public every Sunday for a limited number of hours, please see times below. Please note that the Pumping Station is NOT open during the week except for pre-booked group visits of 15 or more people. www.facebook.com/PapplewickPumpingStation/ http://www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk/ 2017 Scheduled Steaming Date Christmas Dec 10 / […]

A well established, large displays of over 500 classic cars, motorcycles, vans, trucks, ex-military plus classic Land Rover display, arena & commentary. Large Autojumble and trade area. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome, free parking. Adm adult £6.50, child £2.50, 10am – 4pm Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, Yorkshire, HG4 1UG www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com

Come along and see Joseph the Shire horse pull our Sheffield 15 horse tram running between 11 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. Modest additional charge to ride on this tram. Other vintage electric trams will also be in operation at no additional charge.

The International N Gauge Show took place over the weekend of the 10th & 11th September and was a tremendous success with nearly 3,000 visitors attending. Featuring the very best of N Gauge this dedicated show featured 32 layouts and 45 specialist suppliers who showcased their latest models and products. The joint organisers, Meridienne Exhibitions Ltd and the N Gauge Team, are delighted to announce next year’s dates which have been confirmed as 9th & 10th September 2017 again at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. Plans for the 2017 event are already well underway. To express an interest in exhibiting your layout at future shows please email the exhibition organisers at info@meridienneexhibitions.co.uk or telephone 01926 614101.

ONE OF THE UK’s LEADING MARINE MODELLING EXHIBITIONS Visit the only 3 day marine modelling exhibition in the UK. The annual International Model Boat Show, widely regarded as one of the UK Leading Marine Modelling Exhibitions, took place from the 11th to 13th November at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre and celebrated its 19th successful year. Visitors were treated to a packed hall with over 600 fantastic models from the 31 club and society displays. The excellent and varied display of models from early warships to modern power boats and ships was complemented by action on the large boating pool. Twenty two specialist suppliers were also present offering visitors everything they could need for their builds. The Marine Modelling International Society Shield for Best Society/Club Display, as voted for by the clubs themselves, was awarded to King Lear Model Boat Club, in 2nd place was Bournville Radio Sailing & Model Boat Club and in joint 3rd position was Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club & The Lifeboat Enthusiasts. Avril Spence the Exhibition Manager said “We had another successful and enjoyable show for all of our visitors and exhibitors with increased attendance this year. We would like to thank the Clubs and Societies […]

fir park wings and wheels show  show cars,trucks,buses,tractors,stationary engines,fire,ambulance,police military, aircraft steam a wide selection of attractions all free cafe on site a good week end if any one would like to exhibit please give me a ring on 07816326368 or email firparkairport@live.co.uk    Enquiries     Trade / camping  and  Exhibits   to  JUNE    CROSSLEY FIRPARK  FARM .. FIRPARK.. Market  Rasen LN8  3YL . England .   UK TEL      07767092615…….   all enquiries to peter 07816326368 or june 07767092615 email firparkairport@live.co.uk

Coleham Pumping Station is Shrewsbury’s original sewage pumping station, commissioned in 1900. The Pumping Station is operated on behalf of Shrewsbury Museum Service by volunteer members of Shrewsbury Steam Trust, who started renovation in 1990, after the station had been derelict for 20 years. The station is mostly funded by voluntary contributions. Come and enjoy the unique sights and sounds of a genuine relic of the Victorian age, which is rated by English Heritage as one of the best examples in the country. Open Days for 2017 are: Sunday 9th April Sunday 14th May Sat/Sun 17-18 June Sat/Sun 9-10 Sept. Sunday 22nd October See www.colehampumpingstation.co.uk for more details. Adult  £3.00 Child £1.00 and Family  £7.00

Shirley’s 1857 potters’ mill in steam driven by the 1820s beam engine with steam generated with a 1903 Cornish boiler. Craft activities and displays. Artist blacksmith and other activities.  Attractive canal side location in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent

Vintage stationary engines on Saturday and classic vehicle Rally on Sunday. Shirley’s 1857 potters’ mill in steam driven by the 1820s beam engine with steam generated with a 1903 Cornish boiler in operation on both days. Artist blacksmith and other activities.  Attractive canal side location in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent