2010 WESES Steam Rally

The 2010 WESES Steam Rally will be held on 20th, 21st, and 22nd August at:
The Showground Stithians, TR3 7HL


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2010 Steam Rally Admission Charges

Adult: £8.50

Concession(Senior & children): £6.00

Family ticket 2 adult 3 children: £30.00

Adult reduced price from 5pm on Friday & Saturday: £4.00

Concession  reduced price from 5pm on Friday & Saturday: £3.00

Reduced price from 3pm on Sunday: £3.00


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Camping per night: £9.00 Camping Form

Pre paid Family ticket 2 adult 3 children: £27.00

Pre paid adult: £8.00

Pre paid ticket (Senior & children): £5.50

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Record Breaking British Steam Car at 2010 Steam Rally

On August 25th, 2009 at Edward's Air Force Base in California, USA, the British Steam Car, driven by Charles Burnett III broke the existing land speed record by a steam powered vehicle with an average speed of 139.843 mph over two consecutive runs over a measured mile.

On August 26th, 2009 the British Steam Car, driven this time by Don Wales, broke a second record by achieving an average speed of 148.308 mph over two consecutive runs over a measured kilometre.

The British Steam Car Team achieved five new speed records:
  • The International Record for an average measured mile at 139.843mph;
  • The International Record for an average measured kilometre at 148.308mph;
  • An American National Record for an average measured mile at 148.166mph;
  • An American National Record for an average measured kilometre at 148.308mph (Category A, Group X, Class 3);
  • A Guinness World Record for a measured mile at 139.843mph
Details of the car and team members that will be attending:
  • Team members: Driver Don Wales, Grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell and Nephew of Donald Campbell; Lynne Angel, Team Manager; Matt Candy, Project Manager; Nigel Leppard, Turn-around Crew and Transport Logistics Manager; and additional Support Crew. All of which are knowledgeable about the project and can interact with the audience, answers questions, etc.
  • There will be a back drop to accompany the Steam Car with information about its achievements, diagrams of its working, etc.
  • Some of the panels of the Steam Car will be removed to expose the inner workings.
  • Members of the public will have the opportunity to sit in the cockpit (with Steam Car team supervision) and have their picture taken (£3.00 each).

Photos courtesy of Chris Ison/Press Association
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Tractor Celebration

The Tractor section at the WESES rally will be holding a Ford and Fordson celebration. This year the Fordson E27N is celebrating its 65th year and the Fordson Super Major is celebrating its 50th year. We are looking for any Ford and Fordsons from the first ones built right up to the latest ones built. Not just Ford & Fordson but any shape and form of tractor. A Triple-Doe is already booked in thanks to Nottinghamshire’s Bernard Saunders, owner of the only known Doe from Somerset. Please contact Peter Knight.

Entertainment

The Army will be having their normal recruiting outfit at the rally, but this year will also have the following; The Royal Armoured Corps Display, Challenger 2 Tank, and transporter, (the tank alone is large at about 32 tonnes); A Scimitar Light Armoured vehicle, which is about 12 tonnes; Plus a Caravan (incorporating a Tank simulator); and there will be a paintball range and Inflatable Obstacle Course as well, for anyone to try.

The UK Parrot Line Bird Rescue will be attending and they will have their birds on display all day.

Children's Entertainment:
Fairground Rides
Firebird International
Mr Whacky

Escapologist: Nine 45 minute shows over the 3 days.
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Music:
Friday Evening - Freddy Zapp
Saturday Evening - The Cornish Wurzels

Rural Ring:
Clog Dancers
Morris Men
Dancing Diggers
Dog Agility
Various horse themed events.

Accommodation

There is camping provision at the showground for exhibitors and the public. Members of the public should contact Sonia Tonkin. Exhibitors should contact the relevant Section Secretary.

Here is a useful link if you want to find accommodation in the area. Details of accommodation provided below do not represent a recommendation. This information is provided only to be of assistance.

Jentone Bed and Breakfast: Carnkie, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0DZ - Tel: (+44)1209 860883
The Beacon Country House Hotel: Goonvrea Road, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0NW
01872 552318 info@beaconhotel.co.uk www.beaconhotel.co.uk

The Cosawes Touring and Camping site will offer 10% discount to anyone booking in advance for two nights and quoting "West of England Steam Engine Rally".