EATES November Club Night - Webb's Yard, Acton, Suffolk

[Mr B]

In a change from our usual monthly 'Noggin and Natter' evenings held in Bury St Edmunds, the East Anglian Traction Engine Society were pleased to accept an invitiation from Simon Webb to visit his premises and inspect his collection of steam and vintage equipment

Many of us had already been to the yard earlier in the year for the Sudbury Road Run. The road run apart from being great fun also raised £450 via various activities for the Megan Roper appeal. Megan is a young girl with crippling disabilities and her charity was felt to be a most worthy cause for the clubs efforts.

The opportunity was taken during this return visit to present the cheque to Megan & her family. After a short speech by club president Keith Honour, Kevin Baldwin (the road run organiser) made the presentation.

With the presentation over the sizable group in attendance where then conducted around the yard to view the Webb Family's Collection. A good time was had by all and the club is greatful to Simon Webb and team for their hospitality as well as everyone who participated in the road run for helping to raise such a respectable amount of money

The next club night (Wednesday 12th December) will also be a visit - this time to Johnatham Wheelers Windmill in Bardwell, Bury St Emunds. Please see the events section for more details.

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Kevin Baldwin presents the cheque for £450 to Megan Ropers mother


Tuxford Portable


Foden Tractor 'Mighty Atom'


Robey Tri Tandem boiler


Burrell Showman's 'Margaret' on the Sunday of the Sudbury Run

[Wallace]

I think thst they have moved but Are the big railway locks still there? Used to visit here a lot when I was little as my grandparents lived up the road.

Danny

[Mr B]

There is still a big foreign loco in the undergrowth. Rather impressive when you first see it on turning a corner! Same yard as ever I believe

[steaming my way]

Adam, is the summer road run a regular event ? I had a great time this year, weather was great and the route had some great scenary! Love to come again!

[Mr B]

We are having a road run next year, but its in late September. Its a rerun of the Millers Trail. We're presently exploring options for future events - what this space! I will post a full events lisitng as soon as the committee finalise it

[steamboy]

glad to hear another road run is in the pipeline, this years run was definately one of the highlights of the year.

here are a selection of my photos from the weekend.







i will post some more later.
glen

[UJ2225]

Looking forward to next years run, without doubt this years run was a belter.
Hoping theres room for an Aveling tractor!

Jim

[Pedlers mate]

Any dates fixed for next year's run?

[Comeonoldgirl]

Great pictures glen. Yes a great weekend, excellent scenery weather & people and a good selection of engines. Seems like a long time ago now.

Thanks again go to Kev & Webby (& gang) who all put so much time and effort into making the weekend a success. I remember the sore heads on Sunday morning well. It was a busy weekend & glad we all made it back ok ;-)

[steamboy]

finally got my work computer back so here are some more photos.

friday evening









saturday run through subury to the cooper museum and back via long melford.







































































more tommorow.

glen