Chairman’s Report – Winter 2025
Dear Members Firstly, apologies from me. I would have liked to get this winter newsletter out sooner but without excuses we have been very busy at work, Cyril (my father in law) spending nine weeks in hospital and on coming out, my wife Lynn spent a week 24/7 caring which was […]
Read more »Breamore House Power & Machinery of The Past Rally 2025
By David Ralph While some SEAMS members were displaying engines at the local Parham Steam Rally a few members ventured down to Breamore House near Fordingbridge for probably the best stationary engine event. Organised by Dennis and Chris Barnes, plus several helpers including SEAMS member Sean Murrell. Sean seemed to […]
Read more »Cranleigh Car Show 2025
By Steve Rowland Looking ahead, the Cranleigh Car Show on the 10th of August has once again been a challenge to confirm SEAMS’ attendance. As I’ve mentioned before, the website only accepts entries from cars, but I managed to get in touch with my contact, and the arrangements are the […]
Read more »Foxleigh Barn 2025
By Steve Rowland As I write, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of attending Foxleigh Barn on the 2nd and 3rd of August and may of well happened by the time you read this. We are always welcomed warmly by Peter and Lin. The club is hosting a BBQ on both days, […]
Read more »Parham 2025
By Steve Rowland For me, one of the highlights of the year was the ‘Parham’ weekend on the 12th and 13th of July. Phil Sampson and I took time off work to travel to the site on Thursday to secure our pitch and set up. As usual, Phil returned on […]
Read more »Broadbridge Heath 2025
By Steve Rowland Broadbridge Heath Fete is an afternoon event from 2–5 pm, but SEAMS typically arrives early to set up and enjoy a bit of banter. The event was well attended with a good selection of engines. Pippa and Phil with Rowan’s help did a great job organising, and […]
Read more »Staplefield Fete 2025
By Steve Rowland Some members have been attending for 42 years, longer than SEAMS has been around! The event seems to revolve around the car show element, with each car entry paying £5, and the public paying £2 to view the cars. I get that the organisers are trying to […]
Read more »Hassocks Garden Centre 2025
By Steve Rowland On the 30th of March, SEAMS gathered at Hassocks Garden Centre for what turned out to be a great turnout of engines. The weather was on our side, there was a slight breeze, but when the sun came out, it made things a little tricky, either blinding […]
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