Since the loss of Urmston there has been no Steam in Lancashire over the May Day weekend, so why not join us just off Junction 31, one day or the whole Bank Holiday weekend!
WEEKEND TIMETABLE
Saturday 30th April 2016
Arrival of engines during the day to venue at Huntleys Farm Shop
7pm - Engineman's Dinner at Huntleys Restaurant
Lancashire Hotpot Supper/ Band/ Disco until midnight
£5.00 per ticket
(Sponsor being sought)
Sunday 1st May 2016
Morning - Get engines ready for afternoon road run
NOON - MELLOR ROAD RUN Begins
Pleasant run of approx. 5 miles visiting 4 pubs on route and tackling Mellor's famous Abbotts Brow steep 3/4 mile climb!
Food, Drink & Water available at each pub
Approx 50 passenger spaces on several trailers too! Booking in advance advisable!
Approx. 6pm - BACK to Huntleys for sheeting up and BBQ until late evening
Monday 2nd May 2016
HUNTLEYS COUNTRY FAIR, DOG SHOW & CRAFT FAIR
11am to 4pm
Britain's strongest man '.the Mighty Smith', Thwaites Shire Horses, Protection Dog Demonstration, Craft Fair, Taylor's Fairground, Dog Show, Food stalls & Ice cream ......
All engines invited to be part of a Static exhibition of all visiting Steam Traction Engines, Fairground Organs and Living Vans.
3.30pm - exit of all working roading steam traction engines
4.30pm - exit of steam engines on load loaders
www.huntleys.co.uk for more information on Huntleys and the Country Fair
ALL STEAM TRACTION ENGINES, FULL SIZE AND MODELS WELCOME
ALONG WITH OTHER VINTAGE VEHICLES (a saw bench or threshing bench will be of interest for Monday's event)
Secure storage for low loaders
Coal & Water available
Space for campers & caravans
HOTELS NEARBY -
300 yds - Boddington Arms 'Goodnight Inns' Tel. 01254 813900 ref. Wainwright
£148 inc. B&B 2 nights Family Rooms 4 persons
1 mile - Feilden Arms, Mellor Brook Tel. 01254 814655 from £50 with continental breakfast 1 night
2. miles - Millstone Hotel, Mellor Tel. 01254 814156 from £110 Sat £75 Sun inc. Breakfast
2.5 miles - Old Dads Farm, Mellor Tel. 01254 812434 from £40 per night
TELEPHONE QUERIES RING BRIAN & ANN WAINWRIGHT ON 01254 814637/07787111259 OR
EMAIL
am.wainwright65@btinternet.com
Thank you