Tar Monkey Engine Meet 2026
Somerset. March 2026 By Andrew Headings – SEAMS Event Secretary Leaving a rainy West Sussex I drove down from Worthing to Wellington near Taunton in North Somerset. It was here that I attended the Tar Monkey engine enthusiast meet which is organised by Mr David Lacey. This was my first […]
Read more »Richard Amos Engine Library Literature
By David Ralph Richard not only loved stationary engines, he also loved the history of engines and engine manufacturers. Over many years Richard gathered engine literature and researched about engines. Because of his love of history Richard became the SEAMS Club Historian. Following his sad passing last year, Richard has […]
Read more »Chairman’s Report – Spring 2026
By Steve Rowland Dear Members As time moves on and spring has finally arrived, we have already enjoyed a few fine days of weather and can hopefully look forward to more in the coming weeks. I would like to reflect on our front cover photograph. In a very short space […]
Read more »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, […]
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