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Another
Successful West Midlands Rally
The West Midlands
Shield, presented to Phil Hetherigton
We were only able to
attend the Sunday of this event, so if anyone would like to send me a
report on the Saturday's proceedings and some photos, they would be
gratefully received, thank you in advance.
This years venue was
Sandwell Park Farm, a new location for me, even if it is quite close
to the Baggies' hallowed turf at the Hawthorns. It is virtually
impossible not to approach it via a Motorway, indeed the M5 runs right
through the middle of it. I suppose it is best described as a green
rural idyll, completely surrounded by housing estates.
As usual, you can click
through any of these thumbprints to see an enlargement:
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Two
Standard 10s
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Fiona Bennett's Prewar 8
Tourer
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Rare
sighting: two Vanguard Vignale Six estates together
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Peter
Lockley's 8
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This
newly acquired Vanguard Estate belongs to Ivan Hancox
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I quote from the Park's website:
"In Sandwell Valley, Sandwell Park Farm, is a fully restored 18th
century farm which was constructed to supply food throughout the year
to the Earls of Dartmouth’s estate and Sandwell Hall.
A variety of livestock housed within the central courtyard and
adjoining pasture are the actual breeds which would have been kept on
the farm at the turn of the century.
The Victorian Kitchen Garden
demonstrates the techniques used to supply vegetables and fresh fruit
to Sandwell Hall. The farm also contains collection of old
agricultural machinery and displays illustrating human activity in
Sandwell Valley from pre-historic times."
Everyone was agreed that
this was an ideal venue for a Standard Rally, with lots to see and do
and a restaurant for lunch.
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The prize
display |
Peacock
puts on a fine display
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A threshing
machine would make a challenging restoration project |
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Alan and
May Withey, the organisers |
Best
Pre-1948 car was the Maxwell's Flying12 |
Best Post
48 car was this Standard 8 belonging to Ron Harrison |
Fortunately the weather
stayed fine for us even if there was a cold wind on occasions. The
pictures show many of the attendees including the three prize-winning
cars. My apologies to those that I missed out.
Lynda went home with a
couple of pounds of freshly cut rhubarb from the Farm Shop and I can
vouch for the crumble she made from it - see how easily pleased your
webmaster is?
Report and Photos by
Phil Homer
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