Tractors at Heage Windmill
Tractor Day at Heage this year fell on a grey, very cold, day but the weather did not deter some 30 of them from coming to the superb location at the windmill and many people came along just to admire them.
The oldest conventional tractor was thought to be a gleaming, dark green, 1948 ‘Field Marshall’ Diesel tractor; but this was a mere youngster compared to the 1923 Garrett Steam Traction engine, ‘Queen Mary’, which had been beautifully restored. It was initially owned by Sadler Bros of Stourbridge and was used for hauling timber from local woods.
The current owner Dave Bosworth, of Smalley, has worked on her since 1991! A ‘Best Tractor Certificate’ (as judged by the previous winner) was awarded to Dave Hornsey for his beautifully restored David Brown ‘Task Master’ machine, also dating back to 1948. As well as a certificate he was presented with a model tractor mounted on a plaque.
This beautiful trophy was made by Chris Stout who won the certificate for the best tractor in September 2017. This trophy will be returned and presented to the winner of the best tractor art the mill on 23rd September 2018.
A large number of visitors, apart from admiring the tractors and pump engines which were also on show, took guided tours round the windmill, or picked out ‘something they had been seeking for ages’, which was on sale at our popular Bric a Brac stand.
It is anticipated that as a result of the day a useful contribution will have been received towards mill funds.
The windmill will be open during 2018 (11-00am to 4-00pm) every weekend from
April 1st until the end of October. Large, free, car park!
Admission Charges for 2018
Adults £4-00 Concessions, including Gold Cards £3-50, Children (5-16) £2-00 (parents can buy one and get one free for children in the same age group) Children under 5 are free.
Organised Adult parties of up to 10 people - £50-00. For each additional person £5-00 is payable).
School Parties and other children's groups -Standard charge of £40.00 for up to 28 people (contact Lynn on 01773 715177)
See web site for more information www.heagewindmill.org.uk
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