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Cumbria
Steam Gathering
- 2008
Cark
Airfield - Flookburgh - Cumbria
Saturday
26th & Sunday 27th July
9.30am
to 6.00pm daily
Steam
- Sheep - Drums - Displays
This
year the 2008 Cumbria Steam Gathering is as huge as ever
with more than 1,200 catalogued classic exhibits, a
traditional fair, displays, specialist caterers and
crafts.
Enjoy
a colourful
weekend summer event that has a whole host of
entertainment, with majestic steam engines and commercial
vehicles of yesterday, as well as hundreds of classic
transport favourites like cars, motorcycles, bicycles,
agricultural and industrial tractors, farm equipment and
stationary engines.
This
family day out also has plenty to keep the children
entertained with a Punch and Judy show, Magic Shows,
miniature remote controlled car racing and the traditional
fairground boasting vintage rides and attractions that are
well over 60 years old.
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A
Fun Fair!
-
Wall
of Death!
-
Helicopter
Rides!
-
Drive
a traction engine!
-
Ploughing
Demonstrations!
-
Amazing
Kite flying Displays!
-
Chain
Saw Carving Exhibitions!
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Sheep
Show Huslte - Dancing Sheep!
-
Wrestling
- Cumberland & Westmorland Academy!
This
years headlining entertainment is provided by the City of
Coventry Corps of Drums. Formed in 1947 they have become one
of the most famous and respected youth marching bands in the
country, with appearances throughout the UK and overseas.
They have also had the honour and distinction of playing for
all the senior members of the Royal Family including Her
Majesty the Queen.
Tim
Holt from Hutton Roof near Carnforth was one of the club’s
founding members. He was chief steward at the very first
Cumbria Steam Gathering and is now the event’s main
organiser heading a team of 10 which themselves lead almost
500 volunteers.
Tim
said “My enthusiasm for this wonderful event has never
waned, even after all these years. After last years
downpours I have ordered some better weather! This year’s
show promises to be a fantastic weekend with marquees full
of working models, fascinating automobilia and enthusiasts
who are happy to share their collections with other
enthusiasts as well as regular favourites like the huge
craft tent with demonstrations throughout the weekend.”
With
wheel chair accessible toilets and parking for blue badge
holders, the Cumbria Steam Gathering also provides
wristbands, free of charge, for toddlers throughout the
event, in case of separation.
The
Society endeavours to provide many different catering
outlets including cuisines from around the world, offering
healthy eating. There
are fully licensed bar areas making the Cumbria Steam
Gathering the perfect way to taste the sights, sounds and
smells of a nostalgic family weekend in Cumbria.
Car
parking is free!
Admission
prices are: Adults £10,
Senior
Citizens £7,
Accompanied
children under 16 are free.
There
are discounts available for coach parties.
For
further information call: 0152- 427-1584
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