The Farm Machinery Preservation Society was formed in March 1968 by a group of about twelve enthusiasts who collectively, felt it was important to preserve our farming heritage and, at the same time take the opportunity to entertain and educate others by showing preserved farm machines at vintage rallies and other similar events.

From those beginnings the Society has grown into one of the best known in the UK and has a membership of about 300 (2026). Most of the membership is centered in Essex and Suffolk but we do have members all around the UK and even one in New Zealand!

For many years the Society hosted an annual vintage rally often held in the magnificent grounds of Long Melford Hall in Suffolk but unfortunately in recent years (2018 onwards) it has not been possible to hold a rally due mainly to the amount of “red tape” placed upon us by our local Council. The Committee worked long and hard to find a way to comply with the requirements placed upon us but ultimately we have, for the foreseeable future, been forced to abandon any thoughts of holding another rally. However, we hold several events throughout the year most notable being the annual Crank Up at Rivenhall, the Working Weekend, normally held at Grove Farm, Gt. Henny but this event is now permanently cancelled due to the site being unavailable. We have at least two events at Coopers Farm, Lawshall, Suffolk each year and this year ventured into a winter meet up and Tractor Run in January. Against the odds it proved a great success and hopefully will be repeated in 2027. In August we have a Thrashing weekend at Coopers Farm plus another charity Tractor Run. Also find us at other events within East Anglia such as the Aldham Rally, the Langford Museum of Power, the Cressing Temple Apple day plus others.

We would love to see any like minded visitors at our events.