Valley Axe Man

Many thanks again to all involved and to all those who travelled down from Scotland, and up from way down south, and to all the supportive comments and feed back posted on here, Thanks to Mike (Robbo) and David (Walter) for posting up pics, i only took 2 all day but wasn't for the lack of trying! Bill, The Ford collection belongs to John Dewhurst, and was the first time he'd brought out almost his entire collection, and the Meccano models were handiwork of Mark Rolston, who brought along just a taster of his built up models that he has in his collection, He can soon fill a table or 3 but transport then becomes an issue. Tris the FH660 was done in memory of dad by 1st time exhibitor Andy Ainsworth who brought along a selection of his built up kits and conversions that won him 3rd prize in the senior class. All in all a good day was had by all and was a great Tribute to two of the Farm model worlds most memorable and devoted enthusiasts, Both Chris (dad) and Phil will have left an everlasting impression in so many peoples lives and yesterday proved that both men will never be forgotten for there contibutions to the farm model hobby and show circuit. :) We'll let you know what develops in the pipeline for future plans,

Winners list in full, Senior Model Display, 1st Farmer Dave Arthur, Farm Diorama, 2nd Graham Carr, Demolition and Plant Display 3rd Andrew Ainsworth, 1/25th scale Trucks and Trailers Junior Model Display, 1st Mathew Dewhurst, Foraging Display, 2nd Liam and Shane Mason, Farming Diorama 3rd Benjamin Pullen, Farming Diorama Full Size Tractors, 1st, David (Jack) Winder, 1963 Fordson New Performance Super Major, 2nd, Andy (Ashcon) Hodkinson, 1994 7840 3rd Thomas & Graham Dixon , Valtra Valmet 6400 with Botex Crane and Grab, and drum winch Best In Show and winner of the Chrome 7810 Trophy Cake, Damian Hampson, Farm Diorama and 1/16th JCB and County Dump Trailers Displays

Just home, and unloaded. unpacking can wait!. Many thanks to all that come and supported us today and help raise so much for two well deserved charities, The Auction tractors so kindly built and donated by Damian, The cakes by my mum, The plates and books by Dads Tractors, paintings by Brian Oldroyd, All the Printing and Computer work by Hazel, All the helpers we had tonight, and yesterday, Harold and jane with help in organising. There are alot of people that need to be thanked especially Phil and Joan with their butty van and their proper butties

Hope all went well for your show yesterday, and "fields for life" benefitted from likeminded people getting together to enjoy their hobby and support a good cause at the same time

Hope you're ready to do battle for the cake Brian!

Thanks Bill, Yep it hard work but hopefully today will make it all worth it. I'm sure there be pictures up. Likewise for your good selves next weekend, me and mum wish you and your team every sucsess too! Next year we'll make the journey up and bring a display or 2 too

Safe journey Brian and we'll see you later

Thats a great job Sjonnie, theres a chipper like that on a local estate, used to fill artic tipper wagons and a 1135 JCB Fastrac / Marshall Qm silage trailer combo with chipped soft woods for heating boilers. Come to think of it Lamberts have one similer too, and run it with a great big Case Magnum

165 tables unloaded, moved, set up, to fill 2 halls many thanks to all those who helped (you know who you are), numerous trade stands and exhibits in place and set up. fingers crossed its a good day tomorrow and you all have a safe journey and an enjoyable day Auction sheets for tractors and cake will be available in the morning with the first lot drawn at 11am then every 30mins thereafter, the last tractor and cake will end together at 1.30pm, with Raffle comencing at 2pm Hope to see you there Paul and Lynn

JUST A REMINDER M6 J31A is restricted access, you can get OFF the M6 NORTH BOUND, and ON the M6 SOUTHBOUND.

Not long to go now, for those of you travelling up from "down south" if you leave the M6 motorway at J31A follow the signs for Longridge and you'll pick up the MODEL SHOW direction signs, If your travelling south from "up North" then you'll have to go to and get off at J31 then get back on the Northbound M6 to J31A and follow signs for Longridge, Alternatively if your travelling south, if you leave the M6 at J32 (M55) and follow Garstang A6 / Longridge and you'll pick up MODEL SHOW direction signs as you approach Longridge. Hope to see you all there, and for those of you wanting to know details of the cake...... ITS A MONSTER CHOCOLATE CAKE!!!!!

Thanks Roger and Val, your support has been brilliant, and is very much appreciated

Aye course it will Brian! Mum says she'll put it in a lockable box, and send the key up to Aberdeen with Damian

I thought you were under Bills instructions to buy the cake and take it up to Aberdeen the following week Brian?

Good look and all the best for your show too

A piece of 2" or 50mm plastic waste pipe (like whats under yuor kitchen sink) isn't a bad size when you scale it up the tank would be just over 5ft diameter

Another day closer to show day..... It be great to see you all there There are plenty of Tradestands selling New Releases, Obsolete Models, Custom and Conversions, Custom Parts and Spares, Plant and Equipment, Scenic Materials and Layout accessories, and The Blue Force Tractor club will be in attendance too offering merchandise and subscriptions, Plus.... Plenty of Displays, Collections and Diorama's featuring Farming, Forestry, Contracting, Quarrying, Plant and Machinery, Demolition, Haulage, And.... A Tombola by the Northwest Air Ambulance, and a Tombola by Clic Sargeant, along with the well supported Raffle (first prize Clic Fendt Tractor by Peter Hardy) But not forgetting The Silent Auctions, Seven lots in total, featuring Six Scaledown Tractors, very generously Donated by my dads closest friend. Tractors included;, COUNTY SUPER 6 ROADLESS MAJOR FORDSON MAJOR WITH SCRATCH BUILT LOADER FORDSON MAJOR 6 CYLINDER WITH WINCH DOE TRIPLE D COUNTY CRAWLER WITH WINCH Plus Lot number 7, THE CHOCOLATE CAKE! As promised after the Gretna Show Fingers crossed its a good day

I'll put big spanner pics up shortly... although it was hard work trying to get Rick (with a silent P) to keep still long enough for me to get his photo!! Nah, you might be a LEAKE Sue, but your definatley not a Leak!!!

Spot on with that one Gav Infact i was going to say much the same thing but its not my boss, its our alledged Hydraulics Expert... A.K.A Rick (with a silent P!) ..... .......Who isn't an expert at all... More of a little drip under pressure! :laugh: HaHaHa! I get some pics this morning when i get to work but have got a 30" adjustable that opens up to 3" or 76mm and various other 2" upwards combination spanners.

Almost a week to go till show time!

I know it a fair trek up here for you Paul, as it is for quite a few others, but thanks for showing your support to the show and lets hope that we have a great day and both charities do well from our hard work

Spot on bud! great work

My fleet for this year, same as last years cos if it ain't broke don't fix it Kidd 4ft offset rotoflail or Tarrup Dm 1500 side mount 2 Weeks blue 4.5t trailers 1 Petit 4t trailer with farm built silage top as a spare trailer Grays buckrake (when i get it finished) Nuffield 10/60 Nuffield 4/65 Leyland 384 Here some pics of previous years grass harvests

We looking forward to it already Bill. There's a hell of a lot of work go into any show or sale for that matter, and it always worthwhile if it turns out to be a success

No worries Bill, it be brilliant to be in all the places at all the times but it doesn't always happen it be grand to catch up with a few people, friends old and new and hopefully everyone have an enjoyable day