South Hams Vintage Machinery Club - South Hams

The Rally is held every year on the second week of August. It is a working Rally with demonstrations with machinery, starting with horses moving onto the more modern machinery.
Demonstrations OF....

There are over 100 vintage tractors with 30-40 cars, lorries and bikes combined. Also up to 50 stationary Engines. The small traction engines that come are always displayed in full steam.
All over the site there are things to do like looking in on the pets corner and Birds of Prey with loads of trade stands that are both outside next to the main ring and in the marquee
Inside the large marquee there are various trade stands from showing you how to spin wool by hand, a stand where you can make your own necklaces or bracelets. There is always something for the whole family to look at in the marquee
For the children there is a children's entertainer and bouncy castle to keep them amused through the day.
In the next field from the marquee and main ring, there are working demonstrations with steam engines driving saw benches and thrashers with them cutting corn in the old fashioned way with a tractor and binder.

In the main ring, there is, throughout the day, different demonstrations from ploughing the ground and to how you would harvest the crops in the old fashioned way. Also there are parades, at different times of the day on both Saturday and Sunday, of the vehicles, tractors and the horses pulling their ploughs. Also you can see modern day demonstrations of Dog Agility. Also did you know that we are the only rally to plough up the main ring.
Available is disabled parking next to the main ring which should help you.

In 2005 our main Charity was the Childrens Hospice South West. We are also giving some of the profits to local charities. Last year we raised over £1000 to the same charity, the Chestnut Appeal.
None of this would be possible if we didn't have a couple of fields to hold the rally in and we are grateful for the permission of use of the fields from Mr and Mrs Peters every year.
To find us we are near Sorley Cross in Kingsbridge and there will be signs that will be up to help you get there. The car parking is free but for adults the price is £4.00 and for Children it is £1.00.
Basic Rules and Regulations for the Rally
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No Vehicles,exhibits or otherwise, to be driven at greater that 5-mph anywhere on the rally ground.
All drivers must be qualified in law and insured to drive the class of vehicle exhibited.No more than the intended number of persons to be on a moving engine, tractor or vehicle.
All Steam exhibits must have a valid insurance disc showing dates of annual inspection and boiler cover. Those without will not be allowed to steam.
All entries must be insured against third party risks, fully insured and tested as appropriated for road use. The safety officers reserve the right to ask for proof of such items.
Dogs must be restrained at all times

No exhibits to be left running unattended. All vehicles to be properly braked or have wheels choked.
The organisers(South Hams Vintage Machinery Club), employees, helpers or land owners(Mr and Mrs Peters) cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury during the event.
In the unlikely event of a dispute, the organisers reserve the right to ask and exhibitor, trader or participant to leave the site.

South Hams Vintage Machinery




The Rally is held every year on the second week of August. It is a working Rally with demonstrations with machinery, starting with horses moving onto the more modern machinery. Demonstrations OF.... There are over 100 vintage tractors with 30-40 cars, lorries and bikes combined. Also up to 50 stationary Engines. The small traction engines that come are always displayed in full steam. All over the site there are things to do like looking in on the pets corner and Birds of Prey with loads of trade stands that are both outside next to the main ring and in the marquee Inside the large marquee there are various trade stands from showing you how to spin wool by hand, a stand where you can make your own necklaces or bracelets. There is always something for the whole family to look at in the marquee For the children there is a children's entertainer and bouncy castle to keep them amused through the day. In the next field from the marquee and main ring, there are working demonstrations with steam engines driving saw benches and thrashers with them cutting corn in the old fashioned way with a tractor and binder. In the main ring, there is, throughout the day, different demonstrations from ploughing the ground and to how you would harvest the crops in the old fashioned way. Also there are parades, at different times of the day on both Saturday and Sunday, of the vehicles, tractors and the horses pulling their ploughs. Also you can see modern day demonstrations of Dog Agility. Also did you know that we are the only rally to plough up the main ring. Available is disabled parking next to the main ring which should help you. In 2005 our main Charity was the Childrens Hospice South West. We are also giving some of the profits to local charities. Last year we raised over £1000 to the same charity, the Chestnut Appeal. None of this would be possible if we didn't have a couple of fields to hold the rally in and we are grateful for the permission of use of the fields from Mr and Mrs Peters every year. To find us we are near Sorley Cross in Kingsbridge and there will be signs that will be up to help you get there. The car parking is free but for adults the price is £4.00 and for Children it is £1.00. Basic Rules and Regulations for the Rally - No Vehicles,exhibits or otherwise, to be driven at greater that 5-mph anywhere on the rally ground. All drivers must be qualified in law and insured to drive the class of vehicle exhibited.No more than the intended number of persons to be on a moving engine, tractor or vehicle. All Steam exhibits must have a valid insurance disc showing dates of annual inspection and boiler cover. Those without will not be allowed to steam. All entries must be insured against third party risks, fully insured and tested as appropriated for road use. The safety officers reserve the right to ask for proof of such items. Dogs must be restrained at all times No exhibits to be left running unattended. All vehicles to be properly braked or have wheels choked. The organisers(South Hams Vintage Machinery Club), employees, helpers or land owners(Mr and Mrs Peters) cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury during the event. In the unlikely event of a dispute, the organisers reserve the right to ask and exhibitor, trader or participant to leave the site.