With just four weeks to go, our monthly club meeting was held on the rally field this week to finalise plans and ensure everything is set for a fantastic event. Camping and Field UpdatesAs previously announced, we are pleased to offer much-improved public and dedicated disabled camping areas this year, complete with easier access. The … Read more
So, the dust has settled on the field — although Sunday’s weather might have helped with that! The site is now cleared, the kit packed away, and the gates closed for another year. Saturday was a fantastic day all round. The weather was kind, and with damper conditions forecast for Sunday, many of our supporters … Read more
So, we’re nearly there. Setting out takes so much longer than clearing away, as there always seems to be something else for our team of volunteers to do. The last couple of days have seen extra fencing erected, bins put out for general use, ash bins for the steamers and nearly 100 fire extinguishers and … Read more
A big thank you to all our thirty or so helpers who turned out yesterday, and got wet, to make this weekend a success in setting out the framework for the rally. Putting up enclosures for each section is done, both rings have the legally required safety fencing and seating is in place. Nearly two … Read more
A few of us went to the rally field today to make an early start on setting up for the 6th and 7th. Some of the fairground crew are already on site and have begun setting out their usual spot. The marquee suppliers have also made a start, delivering tables and setting out the steel ground … Read more
Three weeks to go, and on Sunday, 7th September, our visitors will be joining us for the second day of our 50th rally. This year, we have more exhibits booked in than ever before, including around 50 steam engines on the field, covering all types from portable engines through to road locomotives, plus about 25 … Read more
It’s great to see entries rolling in, with exhibit information to help us make this year’s show and programme a bit special. And, to add a little reminder of last year (trying to forget Sunday’s rain ), here are a few photographs of the field.
GATES OPEN 9am – 4.30PM BOTH DAYS The first Malpas Yesteryear Rally was held in 1972, and compared with its current size, was a relatively modest affair. It was organised by a small group of enthusiasts who lived in the Malpas area. The focus was on a working event, with corn being cut by the … Read more
Last Saturday, we mentioned the possibility of something happening next Saturday, the first day of the rally. Those who were with us last year will remember the flypast of the Avro Anson – we’ve got it again this year! Because of other commitments, it will only be doing a fly-by on Saturday, around 15.30. So, … Read more
This morning, we received some excellent news from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Because of the tragic loss of a Spitfire and even more tragic, its pilot, Sqn Ldr Mark Long, in May of this year, the BBMF have grounded the remaining five Spitfires. At least that’s what we understand. However, other planes are … Read more