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Announcing The 25th Club National Meet Sunday 6th May 2018
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/images/hollycombe2.JPG Announcing The Owners Club 25th National Meet on Sunday 6th May 2018 The Club's 25th National Meet will be held on Sunday 6th May 2018 at Hollycombe Steam In The Country Iron Hill Liphook Hampshire GU30 7LP 10am - 5pm Situated on the Hampshire and Sussex border, Hollycombe is far more than just a working steam museum, it's a place where the past comes to life. From the atmosphere of a traditional fairground, to riding on their steam railways, or wandering through the woodland gardens, there's something for all ages. Some highlights include... The Golden Gallopers https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/images/hollycombe4.JPG The three-abreast Steam Galloper, built around 1912 by Tidman of Norwich, with 24 horses, six cockerels and two chariots for those who don't relish the galloping motion. It is driven by a steam centre engine, also Tidman, and the revolving pillars, which are believed to be the only ones still operating, are driven by a Tidman organ engine. Razzle Dazzle https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/images/hollycombe9.JPG Built by the Howcroft Carriage & Wagon Works around 1906, the Razzle Dazzle is regarded as the world's first 'white knuckle' ride. It is the earliest ride to use both rotational and tilting motion and it was from this that many of the modern rides were developed. Hollycombe's Razzle Dazzle is the world's only surviving example. The Big Wheel https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/ima...llycombe10.JPG The 50ft tall Big Wheel was built in 1914 and was purchased by Hollycombe in 1990 from a showman in South Wales. The ride is driven by a Clayton & Shuttleworth portable steam engine which was built in 1911 and exported to Portugal where it drove an olive press and was fired on olive stones and wood. Because if this, it is named Olive. The Haunted House https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/images/hollycombe5.JPG The world's oldest haunted house was built by Orton & Spooner about 1915, probably for Flora Collins. It then went to John Thomas Cooper, President of the London section of the Showman’s Guild, and then to ‘Pepper’ Biddell. It was acquired for Hollycombe in 1991 and is a popular attraction with its cleverly designed interior. Parents get a chance to be at their scariest! Steam Yacht Neptune https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/images/hollycombe3.JPG Steam Yacht 'Neptune' was built in 1911 by showman Fred Sowden of Bradford. This single Steam Yacht was originally operated by pulling ropes underneath but was later converted to steam power. A later owner adapted a Burrell steam roller to power the ride which arrived at Hollycombe in 1963 and was the only ride to be steam-hauled to the famous Shottesbrooke Park Great Steam Fair in 1964. Quarry Railway https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/images/hollycombe6.JPG The narrow gauge Quarry Railway, is a 2 foot gauge steam railway running for approximately 1.5 miles through woodland and fields. The journey starts at the station by the visitor centre, and travels through pretty woodland until it reaches the old sandstone quarry. Garden Railway https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/images/hollycombe7.JPG The railway is a continuous loop of about one third of a mile and the tracks are set at 7.25 inch gauge. You will be amazed by the power of the tiny locomotives as they haul both adults and children around the scenic route. What's the cost? We have arranged a special club discount for members to attend the day of £10 per person (the usual price being £16.00 adult, £12.00 children (3-15), and £14.00 seniors). The money is payable to the venue on the day. Possibly also on the Saturday... As our National Meet is being held over the May bank holiday, we are planning to organise a road run the day before perhaps to Brooklands Museum if there is sufficient up take. Please let us know if you'd be interested. Where to stay and camping? For those wishing to camp or bring a touring caravan, we have a grassed area set aside at Hollycombe where you can pitch from Saturday to Bank Holiday Monday for a nominal charge of £10. For those looking to stay in a hotel, the following hotels are nearby at affordable prices :smilie_re: Travelodge - Alton Four Marks 156 Winchester Road Four Marks Alton Hampshire GU34 5HZ :smilie_re: Premier Inn Petersfield Great Oak Beefeater A3 / A272 Westbound Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3BS Hollycombe Steam In The Country Iron Hill Liphook GU30 7LP For more information about the venue, please click on the logo below Click below to print off your personalised club windscreen display flyer :smilie_re: 25th Owners Club National Meet - Printable Windscreen Display Fill in your details, then print off ready to place in your dash on the day :} http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...l.jpg~original In association with JRC. All participating clubs are welcome. |
List Of Attendees
Please post in this thread if you are coming to the National, and also indicate if you are interested in participating in a road run to The Milestones Museum on the Saturday (5th May) meet on Sat morning around 11am at the Premier Inn Petersfireld, also if you are planning on camping overnight at Hollycombe as we'd like to know for numbers :)
actros............................................ .................Sat Run Alex30013k Allegroboi andy willi............................................. ............Sat only TBC Bazza58 Bluejon & Silvervixen....................................... .Sat Run BRI & Linda ceedy Ched CimmaronG + Mrs cw1uk2.................poss camping Dannyboy10227......Camping ............................Sat Run davidos462 & his better half dln6376 + Mrs din and dogs......camping. FLYING BANANA first-things-first Freebyrd.......................................... ...............Sat Run G.F Grahamcfc greendriver grout20 harrisop48 Ian G................................................. .............Sat Run Jason105e J1MBO John Howard Keithst24 Ken Kev-rev180 Leonard + 1 LimoRog & Alison marinabrian Marmy6 MGjim MGPete MGStev Mickyboy Mintee Mike Noc Moonshine Mark Nev The Bear & Kirsty NewGuyPete Nobby oxfordblue75 P3AHE and Cherie pbaker Proud owner Ravinder Rev Jules and Dawn Rickshaw Rick-sta Ross Rover 75 Tourer.......... Camping Solarsailor Steve42 steve-45 + 1 Teflon Tim timspencer Tracker Trikey and Bluebird.........................Sat Run v6Mark Wraith67 + his son Zircon (64 Cars) |
Hi Ian can you put MGPete & Ken from Southhampton my 25th meet national
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Now that this thread is live, I've closed the 'Advanced Notice' thread :smilie_re: Here, so that we can keep it all in the one place.
Hope to see you all there :bowdown: |
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Just to confirm that, although going to the National, I won't be on the road run. Brooklands is just down the road from me though, so I may well pop along and see who I can spot! :D
Cliff |
Hi Paul. Can you put names down for the National Dawn and Julien (Rev) Cheers |
Jan & I have booked the Premier Inn,Petersfield Fri-Mon.
We would also be interested in the possible road run on the Sat to Brooklands if this goes ahead,many thanks. John & Jan. |
Hi Paul, please add me for this
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