Once again the weather was very kind to us, with Saturday morning starting in bright sunshine. The day being only marred by a couple of isolated showers.

The main showground was a little 'spongy' underfoot due to the rain over the previous weeks and the movement of vehicles did cause some ruts to be formed posing a potential hazard to the spectators.

This year's entries were of an extremely high standard with Greg Aldridge's working PEG Drum proving to be very popular.

Luckily the Fire Service Preservation Group were not needed to extinguish any real fires this year but they managed, admirably, with the demonstration blazes.

The abscence of the large fair brought a much more tranquil atmosphere to the showground. with the tuneful Country melodies of Tony Western echoing across the field throughout the day. The small fairground organ played merrily on the middle field in front of the model boating pond.

The working scale model traction engines astounded everybody with their strenght and ability to pull passengers on the uneven ground.

Once again this year Robbie, resplendantly turned out, it must take David Hardyman hours of grooming and preparation, pitted his single horse power against the mechanised tractors on the working field.

The Stationary Engines were again very popular exhibits with the younger, and somewhat older, children. This year saw a fine display of bygones and saws from Malcolm Collyer.

The day was concluded with live entertainment fom 'Hammy' Hamilton in the Community centre, but with the prospect of the Tractor and Cycle Road Run the following day still to look forward to.