LAST year’s Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day was a washout, but this year’s event had fine weather and the crowds went along.
There was something for everyone at the event held at The Playing Field and Sports Club in Wood Lane on Saturday, August 3.
Kevin Cozens from Lindfield, Morchard Road, with his Valais Blacknose sheep, Vinnie. AQ 9030 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Youngsters could sit on a donkey at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day. AQ 9034 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
James Turner with his 1964 Massey Ferguson 35X. AQ 9044 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
After the opening Banjo Brian kicked off the entertainment, which was followed by children’s race, ferret racing, Copplestone Choir and even egg throwing!
The ferret racing was very popular and certainly drew a crowd for each race. AQ 9051 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Philip Bourne with his 1979 BMW R100RT motorbike and Squire ST1 Sidecar (1972). AQ 9060 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Crediton Lions ran a Tombola at the event. AQ 8996 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The ladies who ran the refreshments from the Sports Club. AQ 9005 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Morchard Bishop AFC ran a penalty shootout game. AQ 9015 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
John Moore with his wife, Elizabeth and his SBA 2003 steam launch named Swallow. AQ 9018 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
There were vintage cars, tractors, motorcycles, static engines and even a steam boat!
Also there was face painting, inflatables, a barbecue, cakes and refreshments, craft stalls, children’s games, welly wanging, tombola, stalls from local organisations and so much more.
There was a display of delightful animals from Lindfield, which operates a traditional mixed working farm, offering a safe work style environment for anyone with a disability. This included a Highland calf, donkeys and sheep.
The Copplestone Singers. AQ 9072 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Wendy Gluyas, Paul Tulles and Sarah Bunker had a stall for Sustainable Morchard. AQ 9081 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Crediton and District U3A stand. AQ 9087 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
During one of the children’s races. AQ 9011 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Face painting was popular at Morchard Bishop. AQ 9069 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Keith Patridge’s 1958 Norton 600cc Dominator 99 motorbike was greatly admired. AQ 9057 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A splendid event, it is the primary fundraiser for Morchard Bishop Playing Field Association.
The barbecue was kept very busy. AQ 9003 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Talking about tractors at the Vintage Rally. AQ 9023 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Brian Poole entertained at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day. AQ 8998 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Impressive tractors at Morchard Bishop. AQ 9039 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
