Bill Target memorial steam rally

[Miss wizz]

I'll kick off the reports then!
Well for a start, thanks to the organisers especialy Dave Freemantle, Bob Millard and Fred Sparks for a fantastic rally!
Saturday was a bit slow to start, cloudy an cold but the rain held off. And combined with the FA cup (welldone Portsmouth) there wasn't much public around. But as usual, we still had loads of fun in the area with the steam games. Was awesome seeing a Foden doing a powerslide for the finish!
Sunday was a bright start an was warm all day. Everyone was well hungover from the Maggots appearance the previous evening. More public was around and much higher spirits too. Dave Cleal regained his title as winner of the steam games but no more power sliding Fodens, although HMS Sultan tried very hard!
Not sure what the final engine count was but it must have been well into the thirties. Couple of first timers too including Fowell 108 'Cromwell'.
Two Showmans were found outside the Beer tent at all times. Mr Coles Burrell Scenic and Mr Mayhew's Burell GM 'May Queen'
Fodens were well represented with 3 Foden wagons and the Foden Thrasher. But as usual it was a wonderful mix and range of engines.
However, yet again the engines were shoe-horned into a very small space at the back of the field. Apart from that I have no complaints!
Special thanks to Dave Price for looking after me this weekend.

Looking forward to next year already!
Love n hugs
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