Creating a Wildlife Sanctuary from a Bare Field An illustrated talk by one of our founder members, Chris Whitehurst, on his long-term project. Thursday, 9th October 2025 – 7.30pm Perhaps the first local re-wilding scheme, the project started back in 2004 when an idea was born to buy an acre of land and plant trees … 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
Industrial Steam Engines An Illustrated Talk by Chris Allen Thursday, 10th July 2025 – 7.30pm Chris developed an interest in steam engines during his school days in the 1970s, joining the Northern Mill Engine Society in 1976. He has spent a lot of time since then touring Britain and many parts of the world, looking … 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.
Gresford Colliery Thursday, 13th March 2025 – 7.30pm Remembering the disaster at Gresford Colliery, which took place 90 years ago last year. Also, its history as ultimately the deepest mine in Wales and events leading to its closure. This month, we will be joined by Gareth and Margaret Jones of the North Wales Miners Association … Read more
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