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Taking
a trip inland, a few fine folk of Brixham were to be found wandering
around the vintage vehicles displayed at a rally in support
of The Huntington's Disease Association, out at Dean Prior Race
Course near Buckfastleigh last weekend.
The Vintage
Rally & Fayre held on May 8th & 9th was in its second
year, previously held at Exeter Race Course, with show manager
Mel Benny marrying Show Secretary Jinny on the Friday 7th before
the event got underway. Mel said,' I would like to express my
thanks to the Huntington's Disease Association (Devon Branch)
for granting me the privilege of running the event for a second
year and thank the Cooper family for allowing us the use of
this wonderful venue.' |
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With
a variety of vintage vehicles from cars, to motor bikes, commercial
vehicles, tractors and bicycles the show also hosted a circa
1932 Albion Merryweather fire engine which supports the raising
of funds to extend the regional Care Advisory Service for Huntington's:
a neurological terminal disease.
The role of the Regional
Care Advisor includes helping those affected by Huntington's
disease to cope and to work with families to receive support
and advice. Raising funds is crucial at this time as the aim
is to extend the Regional Care Advisory Service within Devon
and Cornwall with one part time Care Advisor and approximately
300 sufferers directly affecting 1000 family members for the
Care Advisor to support. |
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The
fire engine owned by John Pitts and lovingly cared for by volunteers
at Devonport Naval Base Museum visits regions throughout the
South West in conjunction with its sponsors to raise public
awareness of Huntington's disease and funds to improve the services
provided by the Regional Care Advisors.
Supporting this year's
rally by bringing his vintage tractor all the way from Brixham,
Kevin Luscombe rounded the ring with the tractor parade and
then handed over the steering wheel to his son, but unfortunately
his feet would not reach the pedals of the tractor, a 1952 Nuffield
Universal DM4. |
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Meanwhile
in the motorbike section John Marshall, also from Brixham, explained
how his 1963 Lambretta had been made in Italy and driven in
Rome before being shipped off to England and re registered as
a British vehicle. John said that when he had bought the bike
in 2003 from Torquay it had been in ‘middling condition', but
his son Lee stripped it right down and then re-sprayed it to
bring it up to its present superb condition. The stunning Dukes
of Hazard car sitting in the vintage car section was also being
shown be John's son Lee who had brought the car all the way
from Wales to the Rally! |
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| On the Saturday of the Rally the weather
was fairly ruthless with cold, wind, intermittent showers and
drizzle failing to dampen the spirits of those attending. The
steam enthusiasts enjoyed building up a head of steam on the numerous
miniature steam engines before driving them off around the site.
Staying stationary the Burrell agricultural engine 1/3 life size
took Buzz of Plymouth two years to build and is a regular site
at rallies around the region including Torbay's very own Steam
Fair 6th, 7th and 8th of August this year. |
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In
the ring there was also a few furry creatures enjoying showing
off their skills with dog trials including the herding of ducks
and negotiating obstacles in a race against the clock. With
the adverse weather the crowds enjoyed nipping into tents to
shelter and explore the numerous stalls and craft items as well
as browsing the vintage vehicles.
In spite of the weather
the day was indeed a success and Sunday was all set to be even
more jam packed with vintage vehicles in the bid to raise funds
for the Huntington's Diseases Association. For those wanting
to support the Huntington's disease association check out
www.justgiving.com/fightthefire |
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