Events organised by individual Members and Supported by the Society
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2009 Young Farmers Show. |
The annual Essex Young Farmers Club Show is held at Boyton Hall Farm, Roxwell, Chelmsford and the Vintage Farm Machinery Section will be once again organised by the President of the FMPS Jeffrey Giblin. For further details of how to enter your machine or help with the show:- |
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2008 |
A small friendly and very well supported event held annually in the village of Chignall Smealey near Chelmsford. The 2008 event was held on June 7th For details of the 2009 event watch this site or: |
| Newbourne Tractor Run August 16th Contact Ron Fellgett 01473 712454 |
The Newbourne Tractor Run (August 16th) is an annual event which takes place in August and starts from Newbourne near Ipswich Suffolk and, each year, raises considerable amounts of money for charity. Until 2007 the event had been run by John Couch, a long time member of the society and a resident of Newbourne. However, John packed up house and home (and old tractors) and moved to New Zealand. It was thought the event may now have to finish but fortunately for all concerned Ron Fellgett stepped in to keep the event alive. The actual run takes approximately 3 hours and the drivers need a minimum sponsorship of £10 (2007 figure) all of which goes to Charity. To finish off the day a sausage supper is organised at the village hall for all drivers and members of the public. Contact Ron on 01473 712454 |
| FMPS Working Day Sunday 5th October Grove Farm Great Henny Sudbury Suffolk Contact Colin Cracknell 01787 269214 |
The annual working day is held at Grove Farm Great Henny near Sudbury in Suffolk. This very informal event is a perfect end of season finale and is very popular with Society members who bring their working tractors, stationary engines or other farm machinery to put them through their paces. There are many enthusiasts who have a restored tractor and implement but often to not have the opportunity to work them on a true farm environment, the Working Day allows such members to use and work their machines as they were built to do. Many members regard this as a play day but there always some real experts who will plough to the highest competition standards. Everyone is welcome to bring a machine to this event, you do not have to be a member of the society, but of course the usual insurance requirements apply. If you want to just come and watch then you will be sure of a welcome. There is no admission charge but contributions to Henny church are appreciated. Contact Colin on 01787 269214 |