stevewoollas

I agree. My parents still talk about the impact of the East Coast Floods of 1953 as if it was a recent event. I don’t think we can really imagine the effects of being flooded out unless we personally experience such a catastrophic events.

Hello Joe,
Re-lining the shoes will be readily undertaken by any garage/specialist who offers a brake re-lining service. Often now a days this is restricted to a lorry garage, agricultural workshop or vintage speacialist. I do not know of any other shoe which fits the Trusty. I have not ever needed to replace the rubber bushes in the shoes so…[Read more]

Hello Andrew,
Thank you for your response. The width of the marker wheel is one and a half inches. Diameter is seven inches.
Regards–Steve

Hello John,
Not seen the Lister version before but prolific producers of these narrow gauge locomotives and wagons were both Hunslet of Leeds and Rustons of Lincoln. They were widely used on private industrial railways including factorys, quarries and famous locally on the Lincolnshire potato railways traversing miles of heath and fenlands.…[Read more]

Hello John,
Not seen the Lister version before but prolific producers of these narrow gauge locomotives and wagons were both Hunslet of Leeds and Rustons of Lincoln. They were widely used on private industrial railways including factorys, quarries and famous locally on the Lincolnshire potato railways traversing miles of heath and fenlands.…[Read more]

Hello John,
It really does need a strip off and a new coat of paint as currently it has been re-painted many times in dark green with red wheels (usual colours) and has many chips in the paint but fortunately the castings are not damaged.
However, back to the main point, can anyone identify the manufacturer, model, age or even have any…[Read more]

That looks to be an excellent storage container.
With four small wheels and a VHGMC logo on the side it would make an marvelous transport trailer and you could bring the largest garden/horticultural display to rallies in the history of the club!
Keep up the good work….Think Big and Go Large–Steve

I’m with Ivan on this one. The most likely cause is the clutch springs are worn, (stretched slightly) preventing the clutch to contract fully at low speed. Replacements are available. Ring me on the club shop number in The Cultivator if you require a contact–Steve

Thanks for the help with the photo’s chaps. Will try and remember for next time–Steve

Interestingly the pictures appear in a non-logical order. They are neither in the order I posted them nor are they in numerical order. Another Forum querk I guess!

Hello Joe, I have , along with Alan Thacker, been involved with Carrington Rally for a number of years now and jointly we pioneered the horticultural machinery class which usually numbers 30 to 36 entrants. The daily format is that Saturday is the auction, usually 1200+ lots, plus large car boot and trader market. Sunday & Monday are show days.…[Read more]

And a Happy New Year to all members from The Shopkeeper.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all–Steve

You say this is a national installer of tow bars and therefore I presume one that you engaged as a reputable name in the industry. Assuming this to be the case may I suggest contact with their head office or booking service as reporting this should result in the company taking remedial action to resolve the issues with your installation and a…[Read more]

The two dogs in the picture were being measured for VHGMC dog collars and coats as they were feeling a little underdressed next to all the livered clothing. They are two members who are always welcome at the club stand.
Note our Chairs comments. Is that why his pork pies have a distinctive flavour?

Just had another look at the pictures in the brochure and the first one sowing seeds into the seed box appears to be the brass seeder section from the MYSTO number 3 seeder as in my photo. As the seeder wheel rotates against the wooden guide bar on the top of the seed box the seeder will sow seed into the box.

Charlie, The single wheeled seed sower depicted in your first page of your new brochure is that of a MYSTO No3 seeder as per my photograph except mine does not have the seed coverer attached. This was purchased earlier in 2013 from one of Cheffins vintage sales. I believe the other two seeders on that page are also MYSTO seeders, there being…[Read more]

Hello Ivan,
I can confirm the Premier Inn at Tweskesbury is excellent for the overnight stay, although the company can be a bit dubious at times.
It is better now the staff are beginning to understand us.
Don’t let anyone book in until we have reserved our rooms or it may be full……..”and don’t forget the remote” –Steve