Newark Tractor Show to celebrate tenth anniversary
The Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, to be held on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November, will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The Show has grown year on year to become the nation’s leading event of its type. Incorporated within the Show is the Living History of the British Isles, now in its fifth year, featuring native and rare breeds of farm and equine animals as well as traditional crafts.
Plans are in place to make the most of the celebrations, ensuring that visitors and exhibitors enjoy a bigger and better event than ever! This year there will be a major theme display of Perkins Derivatives; Perkins engines are manufactured at nearby Peterborough and have long been recognised for durability and reliability in an industry that places great demands on its machinery.
Nominated and Open entries are now being accepted to what is regarded as THE show to end the season. Perkins Derivatives (other than Nominated entries) will be on display in the giant Feature Marquee which has proved very popular since its inception two years ago.
While new ideas are still being finalised, there will be many old favourites at the Show, including the Brown & Co Auction (from 10.00am on Saturday) and Remembrance Day Service (Sunday). Due to illness Jim Wilkie is unable to run his famous Old Sodbury Sort-Out so to avoid disappointment, organisers Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society will run its own version from 9.00am on the Sunday.
Regular attractions include quality trade stands and catering outlets – with early morning breakfast plus Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime carvery in the Cedric Ford Pavilion – presentation of trophies (following the Sunday service) and a host of Land Rover, military and commercial vehicles.
Owners wishing to exhibit vehicles should contact the Entries Secretary on 01636 705796 or email: tractors@newarkshowground.com. Lots for the Brown & Co auction should be directed to Judy Strawson on 01652 654833, email: judy.strawson@brown-co.com or visit: www.brown-co.com to download an Entry Pack. Anyone wishing to have a pitch at the Sort-Out should contact Mary Hopkins on 01636 705796 or email: mary@newarkshowground.com.
The show’s organisers are offering a special Weekend Camping package which includes on-site camping with two adult tickets for both days of the show at just £45.00 when prepaid (children under 17 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult). Public admission prices have been kept the same as last year and advance ticket sales are available online at www.newarkshowground.com or by phone (01636 705796). Advance tickets carry discounted prices with adults at £8.50 (a saving of £1.50 on the gate price) and Over-65’s tickets at just £6.50 (saving £2.00 on the gate).
Tickets for both the Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime carvery are available for pre-purchase at £11.50 each.
The venue is readily accessed from the A1, A46 and A17 near Newark-on-Trent; gates open at 9.00am on both days, closing at 5.00pm on Saturday and 3.30pm on Sunday.
For more information visit: www.newarkshowground.com or call 01636 705796.
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For further information contact Mary Hopkins, Show Manager
Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society
Tel: 01636 705796 or email: mary@newarkshowground.com
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This article was added on 04-07-2012
