Forest Vintage Vehicle & Machinery
NEWS
THIS YEARS FOREST VINTAGE SHOW 18/03/24 (Last Updated: 18/03/24)
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Preparations for this year`s Forest Vintage Show have begun. You can download the necessary entry forms from the Documents Page on this site. Please fill in the required form and submit it to your designated Steward. Remember to return the completed form by July 1st, 2024, along with 2 self-addressed envelopes (without which you will not receive a pass to enter the Show Day).

THE NEXT CLUB MEETING 09/04/24 (Last Updated: 18/03/24)
There will be a club meeting at Viney Hill Football Club on April 9th at 8:00 PM.

CHARITIES AIDED BY THE CLUB FROM THE SHOW 19/01/24 - 19/01/24(Last Updated: 19/01/24)
The Great Western Air Ambulance
Bream Voluntary car service
Bream Library
Forest pulse
Children’s Opportunity Centre
Yorkley cricket
Yorkley playgroup
Great oaks hospice
Riding for the disabled
Hope for tomorrow
Parkinson’s
Teams in crisis

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FOREST VINTAGE VEHICLE 16/01/24 (Last Updated: 16/01/24)
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Dear Sharon,

Thank you so much for the Forest Vintage Vehicle & Machine Club’s kind donation of £250 from the funds raised at the Speech House Vintage Show in September 2023. Please find attached a thank you certificate, which would be great if it could be put up on a notice board somewhere, as a way of us saying thank you to all those who contributed in whatever way!

We received your letter and funds last week and are very thankful to you as an organisation for choosing TIC+. Your support helps thousands of children and young people in Gloucestershire receive the free mental health support that they need, when they need it. Last year, over 4,200 young people turned to us for help. Without donations such as yours…we couldn’t do what we do.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE17/12/23 - 14/01/24(Last Updated: 17/12/23)Go To Website
A huge Thank You to Everyone who enjoyed Cinderford`s Christmas Convoy (CCC) 2023, you all helped to make it what it was - EXCEPTIONAL!!
It was truly amazing to see so many entries, spectators, Festive Gardens, helpers etc., a lot of work from a lot of people, all greatly appreciated.
The atmosphere was magical. Many households enjoyed Convoy Parties & BBQ`s to wave us by, loads being Festively dressed - impressive!
So many of you became involved in so many various ways, you created a true community spirit.
Well done Cinderford!! 😊
The feedback we`re receiving is very rewarding, upbeat & positive. Everyone had a great time and especially enjoyed the wonderful Elf Lady on her gorgeous bike & also, Father Christmas sorting out the Grinch, fabulous humour! 😃
Does anyone have a video of our illustrious Town Crier leading the Convoy up through Cinderford please?
See you all next year, the 2nd Saturday in December.
Thank you everyone for making our annual event so very successful.

CINDERFORD CHRISTMAS CONVOY 09/12/23 - 16/12/23(Last Updated: 26/11/23)Go To Website
Last year`s Cinderford Christmas Convoy (CCC) was absolutely outstanding.
Despite well below-zero temperatures, many people lined the streets to wave us by, others had CCC Garden Parties and BBQs while many enjoyed Cinderford Brass Band etc. in the Triangle. Many different ways to enjoy this wonderful Festive Event!
This year already promises to be even more well-supported and also has an exciting new extension to the Route:
We`ll go along Valley Road to the mini roundabout, then all go around and back along Valley Road to go up Victoria Street as usual. This will enable Convoyers to see each other`s vehicles and appreciate all the work people have done.
All vehicles must be legal, roadworthy and highly decorated if possible. There is no entry fee or collection. Disclaimer: enter at your own risk.
Colin and I look forward to seeing you again and thank you for all your support.
Come and have some Festive Fun
This year, Cinderford Town Council`s annual Festive Garden competition is open to all gardens in Cinderford - not just those on the Convoy route.
To enter, please email your address + a picture to: les.love@cinderfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
The closing date is Saturday 9th December and the winner will be announced on 16th Dec.
For further information, please contact Les.
Thank you all and good luck to everyone!

AUTUMN LEAVES TRACTOR RUN SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER - 14/09/23(Last Updated: 14/09/23)
Autumn Leaves Tractor Run Saturday 11th November
Event Regulations.
The above event will take place in the Royal Forest of Dean and the surrounding area.
It is open to Tractors and Vehicles of twenty years of age and over.
Younger vehicles wishing to take part will be at the organiser`s discretion.
The Start and finish venue will be at the Colliery Café.
Cannop hill Coleford.GL16 7EL (Trailer Park will be available.)
A mid-point Coffee or Tea Halt (This Venue is to be confirmed)
The event will run in support of the Great Western Air Ambulance.
The first vehicle will leave the start venue at 10 a.m.
The run will be approximately 25 miles in distance.
I am negotiating regarding a section of route on private land.
The route will be defined by participating vehicles at junctions also arrows and signs.
The run will start with the oldest vehicle first.
The entry is £20 per tractor or vehicle and the driver.
Additional passengers will be charged £10 per head.
The entry fee includes the following.
A breakfast roll, Tea or Coffee at the Colliery Café.
A piece of Cake, Tea or Coffee.
At least half of the entry fee will be donated to the Great Western Air Ambulance
Organised by Paul Loveridge contact on Mobile 07831656472

Entry List on Documents Page

HOW THE SHOW HELPS THE FOREST OF DEAN (Last Updated: 04/09/23)
You may already know that our Show is dedicated to supporting the Forest of Dean charity and local organizations. We have two ways of doing this. Firstly, our club members can nominate a local charity that they believe could benefit from our support. The nominated charities are then put to a vote. Secondly, we provide any registered charity with a free trade stand to promote their cause by selling items, asking for donations, or showcasing their efforts in the forest community. Our volunteers are always on hand to assist them.

SHOW BUILD UP AND HOW WE DO IT (Last Updated: 28/08/23)
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Day One Thursday
This year`s show was well-organized with the help of the club`s new GPS app. Volunteers erected fences to separate car parking from the ground and set up crowd fencing around designated areas for the Main Ring, Dog Ring, Working, and Steam Engine as well as the Stationary engine sections. Refreshments were provided to volunteers throughout the day, and they also positioned litter bins, dog water bowls, toilets, and organized exhibitions in the working section. The Music stage was delivered and placed in its designated area.
Day Two Friday
The tractor-pulling area is fenced off for public safety. The trade stand and dog show areas are managed together due to some attending pet-related traders, which has been satisfactory. The trade stand walkway is marked by the Trade section Steward. Other sections, such as tractors, motorcycles, lorries, land rovers, and cars are also located around the Showground.
Day Three Saturday
Various vehicles arrive with trailers filled with items for the show build-up. Marquees are set up at entrance gates, craft and club tents. Exhibits arrive in designated sections and are organised by section leaders. The stage conducts a sound check, creating a lively atmosphere at the Showground. As the afternoon passes, Catering Trailers start to arrive and are put into their designated positions. Steam engines start to arrive under their own power onto the Showground. Steam Tractors, Steam Rollers, and a sizeable ploughing engine move to their section. Section Stewards and staff gather at the Club tent late in the afternoon for a Health and Safety briefing. The exhibits arrive late into the evening as they come from other shows held earlier in the day.
Show Day Sunday
The gates opened at 6 a.m. to a long queue of traders and exhibitors. There was confusion as we had revamped the entire showground, moving sections from their usual positions. The gate group studied the showground plan and guided everyone to their new section positions. The ground very quickly filled in all sections as all streamed into the gate, by 9 a.m. all sections were full and lined up.

SHOW MESSAGE - 21/08/23(Last Updated: 21/08/23)
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I want to thank everyone who attended The Speech House Show on Sunday. We are especially grateful to the volunteers who made the show possible, the exhibitors who brought their exhibits, the traders who added to the show atmosphere, and the musicians who entertained us. This year`s show was held earlier than expected, making it a more challenging event to set up due to the presence of four other shows running simultaneously in the area. Additionally, some exhibitors had already booked to attend regular shows. We hope you enjoyed your experience with us and that you will join us again next year on September 8th, 2024, for the show.

Colin Barber
Chairman
Forest Vintage Vehicle and Machinery

MID SUMMER ROAD RUN REPORT 18/07/23 - 28/12/23(Last Updated: 18/07/23)
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Saturday 15 July saw the first running of this new event and with forecasts of severe weather including thunderstorms, it was with some apprehension and gathering up of the most waterproof weather gear the participants had to brave the storm. Fortunately, while there were some downpours during the day with the odd rumble and flash of lightning the day proved to be much better than predicted and warm sunshine prevailed through most of the day.
Nineteen drivers and vehicles some with passengers assembled at Hopewell Colliery Café to be joined by another four enthusiastic owners from Hereford. They had chosen to drive their tractors to the start venue, nicely rounding up the total starters to twenty-three.
With a varied selection of tractors, a group of Land Rovers and three vans all moved off in convoy at ten o’clock having completed documentation and fortified with bacon or sausage roll and a hot drink.
The lead tractor was Paul Loveridge on his David Brown 880 as he had devised the route and then the tried and tested method of the vehicle immediately behind stopping at junctions as needed to direct following participants moving off after all had passed with this process being repeated on a rolling sequence. The route went right out of Hopewell Colliery car park and turned left at Broadwell crossroads. Through Coalway crossing the B4228 at the Lambsquay to Clearwell, turn left into Margery Lane before dropping down to Bigsweir Bridge. We turned left just before the bridge into a private estate. The entries were organised back into running order with the tractors running first followed by the various Land Rovers
The following route proved to be the highlight of the run as the landowner had given kind permission to use a section of forest track which consisted of a gravel approach road that led into the forestry. This used an old logging track that was rutted with slippery stones as well as the undulating terrain tested the driver’s off-road skill. The route exited into a grass field and defined track back to gravel drive returning to the entrance by Bigsweir Bridge. While the tractors and Land Rovers took up the challenge the vans parked up and waited for them to return. The lack of ground clearance proved prohibitive, especially for the Mini Van. All that went in reappeared somewhat muddy and with some dragging various amounts of undergrowth with them but all with smiles. The Series One Land Rover had some difficulty here as he only had rear-wheel drive, he eventually appeared at the finish, much to the relief of the others. All well received a Kit Kat and a bottle of water.
After crossing the traffic light-controlled bridge the route turned right in Llandogo climbing up high above the Wye Valley through a tree-lined narrow
road giving excellent views of the river. It then dropped down to the edge of Tintern where a left turn and a short drive down the A466 saw a right turn over Brockweir Bridge, a long continuous climb brought us into Hewelsfield. At this point the heavens opened causing many to scramble for their waterproofs. The route passed down through Clana and Aylburton Common into Aylburton, turning left onto the A48 to the refreshment halt at Taurus Crafts. The car park had been cordoned off for us. Once we were all parked up, a hot drink and a piece of cake awaited us.
On the restart, the start-up procedure for the John Deere “R2” was a sight to behold. Seeing and more importantly, hearing the 1951 John Deere “R” start up using the slave engine first to then engage with the main engine to bring it all to life was very impressive. On leaving Taurus Crafts the route traveled around the A48 Lydney bypass before taking a right turn for Purton. The narrow roads in this area made for interesting driving, overgrowing Ferns being the biggest problem. The wide-angle view of the river Severn looking towards Newnham from this road makes it all worthwhile The route followed the Severn Estuary with further views of the river Severn. The route then passed through Awre before joining the A48 at Bullo passing through Newnham and on to the finish at the White Hart Broadoak.
With us all parked up in the first car park the days proceeding were debated over a glass or two of refreshment. All agreed that the inaugural run was a success, with some asking when is the next one.? At this point we had another downpour, however, it could not dampen our spirits. Suitably refreshed we made our various ways home.

Pictures on Gallery page

HM THE QUEEN 1926 - 2022 (Last Updated: 09/09/22)
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Speech House Vintage Show is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty.
We will be celebrating the vintage show as a tribute and will be saluting her during the day and holding a minute”s silence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this sad time.

SAVE CANNOP PONDS CAMPAIGN 12/07/22 - 31/07/22(Last Updated: 14/07/22)
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last night the club started the campaign to save the Cannop Ponds from being drained by Forestry England. At a club meeting, the Chairman asked the members that attended if we could bring this issue to the Forest Public with a meeting by the Ponds. We contacted the local Media who all attended, the local press will print an article with pictures and the dean Radio recorded interviews that will be broadcast later, and we thank them both. Also in attendance was the Forest of Dean Camera Club who supported us, we hope to have great pictures soon.
We will update you on this issue when we have more information.

USE OUR WEBSITE - 15/09/21(Last Updated: 17/09/20)
We have been informed that some of our Members and Friends do not wish to use Facebook, Due to this, we are trying to put more on this site for those who fall into this category. But we must ask you to contact this site with your input, to make it interesting and updated. This is why Facebook is so popular! so if you send anything to the Contact page on this site we will put it on to the site for you, On this Site, we will not use or give your name, email address, or any other of your personal information unless you give your permission to the page. But remember that we will not post anything that we feel may cause harm or an offense to any person.

NEW VISITORS TO THIS SITE - 06/07/20(Last Updated: 06/07/20)
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