VHGMC - Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club

Horses and Garden Machines

November 7, 2019September 12, 2019 by VHGMC

Our journey this month takes us back to 1912 where labour was absolutely vital to keeping a country house spick and span both inside and outside. No self-respecting lady (or gentleman) would dare be seen without a couple of maids… Continue Reading

World of Chainsaws

November 7, 2019August 15, 2019 by VHGMC

Old and vintage chainsaws are an interesting collectable item, some are highly prized and command serious prices. Yet chainsaws are something that folk browsing a display may not have considered or know much about. A question then: Off the top… Continue Reading

New Club Website….

September 25, 2013September 24, 2013 by VHGMC

After a year of planning, head scratching and considering many many options available, the new VHGMC website is here! This has been no easy task, in order to do everything that’s currently required, the website brings to you more options… Continue Reading

Tractor World 2013 Show Report

September 25, 2013March 29, 2013 by VHGMC

Tractor World. by Charlie Moore.Held over the weekend 2nd & 3rd March at The Three Counties Showground Malvern and organised by Tractor & Machinery magazine. The actual show organisation was carried out by a new team this year which saw… Continue Reading

Lincoln Steam 2012

September 25, 2013March 26, 2013 by VHGMC

Written by Steve Woollas.August seems so long ago but Lincoln steam, or to give the event it’s correct title The Lincoln Steam and Vintage Rally took place in glorious sunshine at the purpose built show site owned by The Lincolnshire… Continue Reading

Ride On Machines

September 25, 2013March 25, 2013 by VHGMC

Popular with collectors, enthusiast and exhibiters are ride-on machines. The most common are the garden tractor or ride-on mower types but there are many others too such as tracked crawlers like the Bristol, the three wheeled Gunsmith and the Opperman… Continue Reading

Walk Behind Machines

September 25, 2013March 25, 2013 by VHGMC

The range of pedestrian-controlled machinery is certainly extensive and it is all covered by the VHGMC. Whether it was built in the 1920’s or the 1990’s it is all the same to us.The walk-behind category is probably the largest one… Continue Reading

Hand Tools

September 25, 2013March 25, 2013 by VHGMC

Vintage hand-tools covers more than just a collection of garden shears or grandad’s pre-war spades and forks in the allotment shed. There is a vast and eclectic range of tools, powered by electric, petrol or human power. Although the term… Continue Reading