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January

Preston Services, Oast House Steam Museum open day
Sat 1st Jan 2011 to Sun 2nd Jan 2011 (Expired!)
See website for information, CT3 1DH

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10am to 5pm (FOPS members welcome!)

January

Amersham Fair Organ Museum
Sun 9th Jan 2011 (Expired!)
Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ
01494 433948 / 07763 774279
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Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry

February

Amersham Fair Organ Museum
Sun 6th Feb 2011 (Expired!)
Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ
01494 433948 / 07763 774279
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Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry

March

Amersham Fair Organ Museum
Sun 6th Mar 2011 (Expired!)
Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ
01494 433948 / 07763 774279
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Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry

March

Hinzen Organ Festival
Fri 11th Mar 2011 to Sun 13th Mar 2011 (Expired!)
Heydweg, 6071 Swalmen, The Netherlands,

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On March the 11th, 12th and 13th, the massive Hinzen Organfestival will be held at the industrial estate at the Heydweg - Swalmen, nr. Roermond, the Netherlands.The festival is daily from 11.00 AM untill 6.00 PM. A small entrance fee of Euro 5,00 is asked to cover a bit of the massive costs. This is a superb festival and not to be missed by any enthusiast. Aprrox 30 organs of the best quality will be spread over two massive industrial buildings. Many of the instrument are very rare and never play in public, which makes this an unique opportunity. For this occasion, there have been made three memorial CD's of different Ruth organs. The official opening will be around 15.00 PM on the Saturday. Some officials from the council, and all major fairground associations will be present. The festival is supported by the following associations: ESU/BOVAK/NKB

March

FOPS AGM at the Black Country Museum
Sat 26th Mar 2011 (Expired!)
Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ
01138 437 3000
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The Fair Organ Preservation Society is holding its AGM at the Black Country Museum. It is hoped there will be visiting organs in attendance. An important message to all FOPS Members wishing to attend, please ensure you bring your proof of membership from the address label in the first Keyframe of 2011, otherwise you will have to pay the museum entrance fee! Contact John Harrold, 4 Ridge Street, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4QF.

March

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection'
Sat 26th Mar 2011 to Sun 27th Mar 2011 (Expired!)
Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
01723 586698
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Open Weekend and Model show

April

The Thursford Collection Founders Day
Sun 17th Apr 2011 (Expired!)
Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS
01328 878477
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In memory of George T. Cushing MBE. A day of mechanical organs, the largest collection of traction engines in the world, rides on both the Savages Gondola Switchback and the Savages Gallopers Carousel rides. Plus two Wurlitzer shows starring Robert Wolfe at 1.30pm and 3.00pm. Pre booking not required. Adults £8.00 and Children £4.00 Open 10.00am - 4.00pm

April

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
Fri 22nd Apr 2011 to Mon 25th Apr 2011 (Expired!)
The Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AT
01566 783425
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Spring Fairground Weekend (Easter Bank Holiday)

April

South West Organ Festival at Dingles
Sat 30th Apr 2011 to Mon 2nd May 2011 (Expired!)
The Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AT
01566 783425
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Visiting Fair Organs, Models, Trade stands. Anderton & Rowlands Marenghi Grand Organ. Special appearance on Bank Holiday Monday of the Kelders Family Organs 'Victory' and 'Locomotion'. From 10:00 am daily.

April

Mayday Steam
Sat 30th Apr 2011 to Mon 2nd May 2011 !!EVENT CANCELLED!!
Abbotsford Park, Chasson Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 5DH
0161 865 3154
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Sadly after 29 years this event has been cancelled. See Mayday Steam website for details

April

Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza and Transport Festival
Fri 29th Apr 2011 to Mon 2nd May 2011 (Expired!)
Llandudno Sea Front. Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales, LL30 1BW
01492 545053
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The Victorian Extravaganza takes place in Llandudno town centre and the Transport Festival location is shown on the map page

April

Monmouth Showground Steam and Vintage Show
Sat 30th Apr 2011 to Sun 1st May 2011 (Expired!)
Monmouth Showground, Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth, NP25 5BA
01989 765445 / 07816 656180
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May

Lions & FOPS Fairorgan Event in West Yorkshire
Sun 1st May 2011 to Mon 2nd May 2011 (Expired!)
Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, Tomahawk Trail, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4FR
John Davison: 01977 511113
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On Saturday 1st May and Sunday 2nd May 2011, Castleford Lions in association with the FOPS are organising an event in Castleford, West Yorkshire. The Lions had arranged a collection for 'Help For Heroes' and contacted FOPS Chairman Peter Haywood and Archivist Russell Wattam if it would be possible to make a larger event for the public. Some impressive instruments are attending: 89 Key Trumpet Gavioli (Hunt), 89 Key Pierre Eich (Reid), 105 Key Decap (Thompson), 47 Key Marenghi (Wichall), 46 Key Carl Frei (Selwyn), 52 Key Loopstra (Greaves), 51 Key Jan Van Eich (Threapleton), 52 Key Leach (Davison). Hand-turned organs will also be in attendance. Tony Harrison will be bringing the FOPS sales stand to promote the society and there will be a demonstration of music book punching. For further information contact John Davison on 01977 511113, or Russell Wattam by email: archive@fops.org. This is a free event and event times are expected to be between 10am and 6pm.

May

Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rally
Sat 14th May 2011 to Sun 15th May 2011 (Expired!)
Hen Blas, Bodorgan, Anglesey, LL62 5DL
01394 275120
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Vintage & Classic Tractors, Vintage Buses & Lorries, Steam Rollers & Traction Engines, Miniature Steam, Vintage & Classic Motor Cycles,Vintage, Veteran and Classic Cars, Oil Engines, Pedal Cycles, Horticultural Machinery, Arena Displays, Craft and Trade Stalls, Fairground, Models Tent, Miniature Railway & Tractor Pulling

May

Cotton Mechanical Music Museum Wurlitzer Day
Sat 21st May 2011 (Expired!)
Cotton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4QN
Contact Jonathan Ling 01379 783350
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WURLITZER DAY at 2.30 p.m. You are welcome to join us at the Museum for the first event of our 2011 season: The programme will include a short informative talk about the Museum and the Wurlitzer. This year our featured musician will be John Mann. To comply with regulations, all tickets must be purchased in advance and we are not permitted to accept payment at the door. Tickets, priced at £7.00 each, are available only from Jonny Ling, The Grange, Palgrave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1AZ. Cheques payable please to: 'Mechanical Music Museum' and please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope to enable us to forward your tickets to you. Telephone enquiries on 01379 783350. All correspondence relating to the Museum should be addressed to Jonny Ling at his home address. This follows Phyllis Keeble's retirement as Museum Secretary. If you are unable to attend and wish to be removed from our mailing list, would you please write to Jonny. The Museum is a Registered Charity No. 801863

May

Belvoir Castle Steam Festival & Family Show
Sat 21st May 2011 to Sun 22nd May 2011 (Expired!)
Belvoir Castle Estate, Woolsthorpe, Nr. Grantham, Lincs, NG32 1PE
01780 484630 / 07887 922415
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May

Smallwood Vintage Rally Ltd
Sat 28th May 2011 to Mon 30th May 2011 (Expired!)
A50 Newcastle Rd Smallwood,Cheshire, CW11 2TX
George Stockton: 01477 534287
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A three day family show starting at 10am daily. Arena events, exhibits - vintage & classic commercials, tractors, vintage & classic cars, motor/pedal cycles, steam engines, military vehicles, Landrovers, stationary engines, auto/trade stalls, tractor balancing, food, bar, evening entertainment on Sat/Sun, toilets, free car parking. Entrance fee £5, Seniors £3, under 12yrs free

May

Chipping Steam Fair
Sat 28th May 2011 to Mon 30th May 2011 (Expired!)
Green Lane, Chipping, near Clitheroe, Lancahsire,
01995 61866
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The first Chipping Steam Fair was held in 1998 to support efforts to raise funds for a new Village Hall. What was originally seen as a one-off event has, through the overwhelming success of that first event, now become a firm fixture in the calandar of many enthusiasts.

May

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection' Open Day
Sat 28th May 2011 (Expired!)
Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
01723 586698 (Jane)
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Doors will be open 11.00am till 4.00pm, and admission will be £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and these charges include one free fairground ride. Tokens for additional rides will also be available. Due to rally commitments we cannot guarantee that all of the organs will be featured, but all available ones will be in play throughout the day, and the Wurlitzer organs will also be played at intervals. The Ark, The Dodgems, The Golden Galloping Horses, The Caterpillar Ride and all of the other fairground attractions will be in use, including all of the junior rides to keep the youngsters happy.

May

Carrington Rally
Sun 29th May 2011 to Mon 30th May 2011 (Expired!)
White House Farm, Main Road, Carrington, PE22 7DZ
07702 208518
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There's so much going on this year!

May

Strumpshaw Steam Rally
Sat 28th May 2011 to Mon 30th May 2011 (Expired!)
Strumpshaw Steam Museum, Strumpshaw, Norwich, NR13 4HR
01603 714535
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Plans are coming together well for the 19th Annual Strumpshaw Steam Rally. Held in the beautiful parkland grounds of Strumpshaw Hall, between Norwich and Great Yarmouth, the event will be held over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the 28th - 30th May. One of the star attractions will be the first UK outing of the Kelders family Dance Hall Organ 'Rhapsody' over from Holland. As we write the organ is still under construction with work on the facade underway and painting has begun. Building started in 2007 on the 128 Key instrument, which incorporates some pre war Verbeeck and Mortier pipework. The Kelders family are well known for their fantastic evening organ shows with film screens and lights, as exhibited at the Great Dorset Steam Fair, Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre, and other shows around the country. Over 50 steam engines will be on display including one of the first outings for the Plumb family's Burrell SCC Devonshire Road Locomotive No. 2239 which was sent new to Cape Town before travelling to Australia where it spent the remainder of its working life. The engine returned to the UK in 2007 and since then has been completely rebuilt. As well as the steam gathering, there will be over 350 other exhibits on site, not including the Steam Engines and other exhibits including a working beam engine inside the Strumpshaw Steam Museum which is open all weekend and included in your admission. Concerts are also held throughout the day on the Christie Concert Organ. A selection of trade stands, and a craft tent are there for all the family, alongside the vintage exhibits, working demonstrations of steam and tractors, and a playpen for those who want to let off some steam. A great day for all the family, further details by phone to Paul Worbey on 07850 195622

June

The Southern Counties Organ Festival
Sat 4th Jun 2011 to Sun 5th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
The Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8DY

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The festival is to be held at The Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop. Exhibitors can either camp or put their caravan behind their exhibit, and we can make as much noise as we like...this is, after all, an operational training air base! If visitors want to stay for the weekend, then there will be space to camp or put your caravan at the far end of the field. Just bring some food and drink and join in on the saturday night, when we will have a concert led by 'Charlotte Rose', but with the small organs playing their part as well.

June

St. Albans Steam and Country Show
Sat 4th Jun 2011 to Sun 5th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
The event will be held in the grounds of Oaklands College, just off the A1057 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, (Approx Satnav code AL4 0JA) and is only three miles from Junction 3 of the A1(M) motorway. There are frequent bus services (routes 300, 301, 724) from Hatfield or St. Albans railway stations which pass the site. Open from 10.00 to 5 p.m. on both days, entry charges have been held at the previous rate of £6.00 for adults, £3.00 for children, £5 for Seniors or £15.00 for a family ticket. Car parking is included., AL4 0JA
All rally enquiries to: Andrew Harvey (HSCL), 19, Beyers Gardens, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 9PY. Phone 07896 555097
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On the weekend of June 4th and 5th 2011 Herts Steam Engine Preservation Society will be again holding their annual steam rally at Oaklands College (Smallford campus) on the edge of St. Albans. The annual rally is now a well established event in the summer calendar of outside events, and will follow on from the success of last year's event on the new site. Over 30 full size steam engines will be presented in all their glory, in addition to old farm tractors, classic cars and lorries plus other bygones from our rich industrial and agricultural heritage.

June

Beaulieu's new Steam Revival
Sat 4th Jun 2011 to Sun 5th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd, John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
01590 614614
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Step back 100 years to the magical age of steam. We would love to welcome you and your friends and family to our new Steam Revival event - a very special rally of purely steam driven machines and a fun day out for all - taking place in the grounds of the attraction next weekend, the 5th and 6th June, from 10am 'til 6pm.

June

Stapleford Steam
Sat 11th Jun 2011 to Sun 12th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2SF
01462 851711
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June

Lister Tyndale Steam Rally
Fri 17th Jun 2011 to Sun 19th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Berkley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ
01453 546024
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June

Castle Fraser Steam and Vintage Fair
Sat 18th Jun 2011 to Sun 19th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD
08444 932164
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June

Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally
Sat 25th Jun 2011 to Sun 26th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Churches View Farm, Kelsall Road, Ashton, Chester, CH3 8BH
07739 958294
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Kelsall Steam & Vintage Rally is held in the heart of Cheshire, Organised by local enthusiasts for the enjoyment of all who share their interests in the preservation scene. The event is now well established and always held during the last weekend of June. Preserved commercial vehicles have a very strong presence at the rally with the annual gathering of ERF's and the Foden Society also attending. The arena provides a great way to see the Vintage Tractors, Classic Cars, Motorcycles Steam Engines, Heavy Horses and Commercial. There are also awning displays, Classic Caravans, Stationary Engines, Funfair and Trade Stalls.

June

The Preston Rally and East Kent Show
Sat 25th Jun 2011 to Sun 26th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Showground at The Steam Museum, Preston Court Farm, near Wingham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1DH

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June

Banbury Steam
Sat 25th Jun 2011 to Sun 26th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Milton, Oxfordshire, OX15 4HD
01295 711661
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June

Sheffield Steam and Vintage Rally
Sat 25th Jun 2011 to Sun 26th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Rackford Road, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DF
01709 545047
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June

Clumber Park Steam Fair
Sat 25th Jun 2011 to Sun 26th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AZ
08432 897616
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Clumber Park, situated in the northernmost part of Sherwood Forest, attracts thousands of visitors to its Chapel, Walled Garden, Lakes, Walks and Cycle Routes each month. The event is not just for the Steam enthusiast but it is also a great family day out with hundreds of exhibits on display, attracting visitors from throughout the UK.

June

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection' Open Day
Sun 26th Jun 2011 (Expired!)
Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
01723 586698 (Jane)
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Doors will be open 11.00am till 4.00pm, and admission will be £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and these charges include one free fairground ride. Tokens for additional rides will also be available. Due to rally commitments we cannot guarantee that all of the organs will be featured, but all available ones will be in play throughout the day, and the Wurlitzer organs will also be played at intervals. The Ark, The Dodgems, The Golden Galloping Horses, The Caterpillar Ride and all of the other fairground attractions will be in use, including all of the junior rides to keep the youngsters happy.

July

Elvaston Steam Rally
Sat 2nd Jul 2011 to Sun 3rd Jul 2011 (Expired!)
South Derbyshire, DE72 3EP
07711 088335
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July

Chiltern Steam Rally
Sat 2nd Jul 2011 to Sun 3rd Jul 2011 (Expired!)
The Hangings, Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, HP16 9HQ
01494 865660
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July

Cheshire Steam Fair
Sat 9th Jul 2011 to Sun 10th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Daresbury Estate, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AR
08432 897616
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Established for over 30 years the Cheshire Steam Fair has moved to a spectacular new venue - the Daresbury Estate. Well known for the annual Creamfields music festival the venue has excellent road access from the A56 and the M56 motorway and is one junction from the M6.

July

Rempstone Steam Country Show
Sat 9th Jul 2011 to Sun 10th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Turn Post Farm, East Road, Wymeswold, Leicestershire, LE12 6ST
01509 810063
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July

Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally
Sat 16th Jul 2011 to Sun 17th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Low Burton Hall Farm (Burton-on-Yore), Masham, Nr. Ripon, N. Yorks, HG4 4DG
01765 688381
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July

Ackworth Steam and Historic Show
Sat 16th Jul 2011 to Sun 17th Jul 2011 !!TO BE CONFIRMED!!
Nr Pontefract, South Yorkshire, WF7 7ET
01977 617327
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July

Much Marcle Steam Rally
Sat 16th Jul 2011 to Sun 17th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Rye Meadows, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Hertfordshire, HR8 2LX

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Situated in the heart of stunning Herefordshire countryside at Much Marcle near Ledbury. A superb array of Steam Traction Engines, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Commercial Vehicles, Vintage Motor bicycles and Cars, Stationary Engines, Fairground Organs, Fun Fair, Models and Crafts.

July

Fleetwood Festival of Transport (Tram Sunday)
Sun 17th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Fleetwood Festival of Transport CIC, 189/191 Lord Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6SW
01253 875955 / 07970 473822
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Tram Sunday has been firmly established in the rally calendar since 1985 with the event uniquely held in Fleetwood's historic Town Centre on a hard standing surface, which forms part of the world�s first electric street tramway. From 2011 the Event is organised and run under new management by Fleetwood Chamber of Trade and Commerce. It is a tremendous fun day with attractions for people of all ages and interests, including Classic Cars, Vintage Trams, Buses.

July

Peter Craig Charity Open day
Sun 17th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Southend Farm, 131 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3HS

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On three dates this summer Peter Craig and Janet Tyndale's garden will be open to the public in aid of charity, the dates being Sunday 17th July (for the Red Cross) and Sunday 21st and Wednesday 24th August (for the National Gardens Scheme). On each of these 3 dates the building containing his three dance organs, an 84 key Mortier 'Venus di Milo' and 72 key and 92 key Gebr Decap pipe organs, will be open to visitors and the organs will be in play throughout the event. His 36 key Verbeeck should also be out somewhere in the garden.

July

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection' Open Day
Sun 17th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
01723 586698 (Jane)
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Doors will be open 11.00am till 4.00pm, and admission will be £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and these charges include one free fairground ride. Tokens for additional rides will also be available. Due to rally commitments we cannot guarantee that all of the organs will be featured, but all available ones will be in play throughout the day, and the Wurlitzer organs will also be played at intervals. The Ark, The Dodgems, The Golden Galloping Horses, The Caterpillar Ride and all of the other fairground attractions will be in use, including all of the junior rides to keep the youngsters happy.

July

Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show
Fri 22nd Jul 2011 to Sun 24th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Hampshire., SO40 7GY
07760 430201
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July

Hollycombe
Sat 23rd Jul 2011 to Sun 24th Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Hollycombe Steam Collection, Iron Hill, Liphook. 2 miles from the A3 on the Liphook - Midhurst road., GU30 7LP
01428 724900
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July

Cumbria Steam Gathering
Sat 30th Jul 2011 to Sun 31st Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, LA11 7LS
01524 271584
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July

Welland Steam and Country Show
Fri 29th Jul 2011 to Sun 31st Jul 2011 (Expired!)
Upton, Worcestershire, WR13 6NG
01531 890417
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August

Pickering Traction Engine Rally
Thu 4th Aug 2011 to Sun 7th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Pickering Showground, A169, North Yorkshire, YO18 7JW

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Don't miss the UK's biggest four day outdoor spectacular. It's a fantastic action packed family show!

August

Torbay Steam Fair
Fri 5th Aug 2011 to Sun 7th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
The Market Field, Churston Ferrers, Nr Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LJ
07795 383324
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August

Cromford Steam Rally
Sat 6th Aug 2011 to Sun 7th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
High Acres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB
01629 534487 / 07770 992320
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August

Hanbury Steam Rally
Fri 12th Aug 2011 to Sun 14th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
The Fields behind the Vernon Arms, Droitwich Road, (B4090), Hanbury, Worcestershire, B60 4DB
01527 575003
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A great day out for all the family. Gates open 10am daily

August

Thurlow Steam and Country Show
Sat 13th Aug 2011 to Sun 14th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
The Race Course, Horseheath, Linton, Cambridgeshire. (off the A1307), CB21 4QP
01799 530246
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August

Astle Park Traction Engine Rally
Sat 13th Aug 2011 to Sun 14th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AN
08432 897616
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Since the 1960s the Astle Park Traction Engine Rally has been one of the leading outdoor shows in South Cheshire. Set in magnificent parkland and centrally located this iconic event attracts a large annual following. The spectacular Saturday night firework display is one of the highlights over the weekend.

August

Driffield Steam and Vintage Rally
Sat 13th Aug 2011 to Sun 14th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
The Showground, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9DN
01377 254384
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All the fun of the traditional steam and vintage fair, including (ground conditions permitting) the famous '100 Ton Pull' (pictured below)!

August

Nostell Priory Steam Fair
Wed 17th Aug 2011 to Thu 18th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Nostell Priory, Doncaster Rd. (A638), Nr. Wakefield, WF4 1QE
08432 897616
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Since the 1970s the Nostell Priory Steam Fair has been the leading outdoor spectacular in West and South Yorkshire. Built on the site of a medieval priory, Nostell has been the home of the Winn family for 300 years.

August

Fairford Steam Rally and Show
Sat 20th Aug 2011 to Sun 21st Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Fairford, Gloucestershire (A417), GL7 4JG (Mill Lane)
01285 712587
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August

Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally
Sat 20th Aug 2011 to Sun 21st Aug 2011 (Expired!)
County Showground, A15 near Lincoln, LN2 2NA
01507 605937
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August

Peter Craig Charity Open day
Sun 21st Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Southend Farm, 131 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3HS

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On three dates this summer Peter Craig and Janet Tyndale's garden will be open to the public in aid of charity, the dates being Sunday 17th July (for the Red Cross) and Sunday 21st and Wednesday 24th August (for the National Gardens Scheme). On each of these 3 dates the building containing his three dance organs, an 84 key Mortier 'Venus di Milo' and 72 key and 92 key Gebr Decap pipe organs, will be open to visitors and the organs will be in play throughout the event. His 36 key Verbeeck should also be out somewhere in the garden.

August

Peter Craig Charity Open day
Wed 24th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Southend Farm, 131 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3HS

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On three dates this summer Peter Craig and Janet Tyndale's garden will be open to the public in aid of charity, the dates being Sunday 17th July (for the Red Cross) and Sunday 21st and Wednesday 24th August (for the National Gardens Scheme). On each of these 3 dates the building containing his three dance organs, an 84 key Mortier 'Venus di Milo' and 72 key and 92 key Gebr Decap pipe organs, will be open to visitors and the organs will be in play throughout the event. His 36 key Verbeeck should also be out somewhere in the garden.

August

County of Salop Steam Show
Sun 28th Aug 2011 to Mon 29th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Onslow Park, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 5E
01743 792731
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August

The Island Steam Show
Fri 26th Aug 2011 to Mon 29th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Havenstreet Station, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS
01983 882204
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The Isle of Wight Steam Railway annual family extravaganza.

August

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection' Open Day
Sun 28th Aug 2011 (Expired!)
Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
01723 586698 (Jane)
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Doors will be open 11.00am till 4.00pm, and admission will be £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and these charges include one free fairground ride. Tokens for additional rides will also be available. Due to rally commitments we cannot guarantee that all of the organs will be featured, but all available ones will be in play throughout the day, and the Wurlitzer organs will also be played at intervals. The Ark, The Dodgems, The Golden Galloping Horses, The Caterpillar Ride and all of the other fairground attractions will be in use, including all of the junior rides to keep the youngsters happy.

September

Great Dorset Steam Fair
Wed 31st Aug 2011 to Sun 4th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8HX
01258 860361
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September

Boston Steam and Vintage Festival
Sat 3rd Sep 2011 to Sun 4th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Pimlico Farm near Boston, Lincolnshire. 1.5 miles north of Boston on A16, PE22 0TD
01205 760768
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Steam and vintage vehicles, bygones, Heavy Horses, Funfair, Trade, Arena events

September

Bicker Steam Threshing
Sat 10th Sep 2011 to Sun 11th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs, PE20 3DJ
01775 820273
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Working demonstrations, Classic cars, stalls, Organs. Opens at 11am each day. Admission £3.50 children £1.00. In aid of St Swithun's Church

September

Malpas Yesteryear Rally
Sat 10th Sep 2011 to Sun 11th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8JN
01978 780749
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September

Darley Dale Transport and Country Show
Sat 10th Sep 2011 to Sun 11th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Near junction of Church Road and Station road Darley Dale, DE4 2GL (near)
07831 316582
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Vintage and Classic vehicle displays, rural crafts, dog show, silver band, trade. Adults £6, OAPs £3, Children over 12 £3

September

Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fayre
Fri 16th Sep 2011 to Sun 18th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA
01462 851711
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September

Henham Steam Rally
Sat 17th Sep 2011 to Sun 18th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Southwold, Suffolk, NR34 8AQ
01502 578771
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September

Birkenhead Festival of Transport
Sat 17th Sep 2011 to Sun 18th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 4HY

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Traction engines, vintage cars, buses and military vehicles, steam engines, steam boats, radio controlled model boats, sailing boats, steam powered carousel and vintage fairground. Free entry

September

FOPS North West Group and Halton Council, Organ & Vintage Rally
Sat 24th Sep 2011 to Sun 25th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Victoria Park, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7SU
George Houghton, 0151 424 5438; Amy Covington (Halton), 01928 516117
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The largest gathering of organs in the the North of England, 50 organs expected. Open 10am until 5pm, free admission, free car-parking. Download Area Map HERE

September

Tinkers Park Open Day
Sat 24th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Tinkers Park, Main Road A272, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HS
Contact: Kevin Meayers
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Home of the Claude Jessett Collection. Narrow Gauge Railway, Traction Engine Rides, Working Exhibits, Organ Museum, The Great Bush Railway. Adults £4, Children £1. Free car parking. Open 10am-5pm.

September

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection' Open Day
Sun 25th Sep 2011 (Expired!)
Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
01723 586698 (Jane)
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Doors will be open 11.00am till 4.00pm, and admission will be £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and these charges include one free fairground ride. Tokens for additional rides will also be available. Due to rally commitments we cannot guarantee that all of the organs will be featured, but all available ones will be in play throughout the day, and the Wurlitzer organs will also be played at intervals. The Ark, The Dodgems, The Golden Galloping Horses, The Caterpillar Ride and all of the other fairground attractions will be in use, including all of the junior rides to keep the youngsters happy.

October

Cotton Fairground Organ Enthusiasts Day
Sun 2nd Oct 2011 (Expired!)
Cotton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4QN
Contact Jonathan Ling 01379 783350
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The 25th Annual Fairground Organ Enthusiasts Day will take place at the Mechanical Music Museum, Charity Trust No 801863, Blacksmith Road Cotton Stowmarket IP14 4QN on Sunday 2nd October 2011, with gates open at 10.00am. Following the format established in the 1970s by the Cotton Exhibition, this is the largest annual gathering of mechanical organs in East Anglia. In addition to the Museum's own collection of mechanical, street and cafe organs which will be demonstrated during the day, there will be twenty visiting organs drawn from across a wide geographical area. The visiting organs will be arranged both inside and outside the Museum building and will be heard playing throughout the day. The organs vary from small hand turned table-top instruments to large trailer and lorry-mounted street organs. A vintage traction engine will be in steam on the Museum's forecourt. There will be a Sales Stall in aid of Museum funds and a dealer in mechanical music- related items will also be in attendance. Light refreshments will be available. Admission is £5.00 for adults and £1.00 for children. Further information is available from Mr Jonathan Ling on 077088 90728

October

Milton Keynes Museum Organ Festival
Sat 8th Oct 2011 to Sun 9th Oct 2011 (Expired!)
This is the former Twinwoods organ rally and is now bigger and better at its new venue located at the Milton Keynes Museum McConnell Drive, Wolverton. Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL
Contact Bob West, Tel: 07761 534095
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October

Steam Trains and Fair Organs Oktoberfest
Sun 16th Oct 2011 (Expired!)
Barrs Lane, Knaphill, Nr. Woking, Surrey, GU21 2JW

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A festival of vintage German fairgound organs to be held in the grounds of the Mizens Miniature Steam Railway,(which will be in operation throughout the day). Visiting organs are still being finalised, so watch this space! Craft stalls, a vintage children's fun fair, steam train rides, refreshments etc. Ample free parking.12 noon to 5pm. Download 2010 Flyer

October

Mechanical Organ Day
Sun 23rd Oct 2011 (Expired!)
Thorne, Nr Doncaster, DN7 6EN
Call 07752 288703 for more information
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Attractions to include - Fairground Organs, Street Organs, Hand Turned Organs, Vintage Vehicles and Stationary Engines and a Childrens Bouncy Castle. This event is indoors and free entry.

October

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection' Open Day
Sun 23rd Oct 2011 (Expired!)
Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
01723 586698 (Jane)
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Doors will be open 11.00am till 4.00pm, and admission will be £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and these charges include one free fairground ride. Tokens for additional rides will also be available. Due to rally commitments we cannot guarantee that all of the organs will be featured, but all available ones will be in play throughout the day, and the Wurlitzer organs will also be played at intervals. The Ark, The Dodgems, The Golden Galloping Horses, The Caterpillar Ride and all of the other fairground attractions will be in use, including all of the junior rides to keep the youngsters happy.

November

Amersham Fair Organ Museum
Sun 6th Nov 2011 (Expired!)
Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ
01494 433948 / 07763 774279
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Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry. Open 11am to 5pm. Refreshments available.

December

Amersham Fair Organ Museum
Sun 11th Dec 2011 (Expired!)
Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ
01494 433948 / 07763 774279
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Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry. Open 11am to 5pm. Refreshments available.

January (2012)

Amersham Fair Organ Museum
Sun 8th Jan 2012 (Expired!)
Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ
01494 433948 / 07763 774279
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Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry. Open 11am to 5pm. Refreshments available.

February (2012)

Amersham Fair Organ Museum
Sun 12th Feb 2012 (Opens in 7 days!)
Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ
01494 433948 / 07763 774279
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Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry. Open 11am to 5pm. Refreshments available.

March (2012)

Amersham Fair Organ Museum
Sun 11th Mar 2012 (Opens in 35 days!)
Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ
01494 433948 / 07763 774279
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Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry. Open 11am to 5pm. Refreshments available.

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