The Southdown Cup (best overall exhibit) was won by traction engine Lord Roberts (BE7217) owned by Alan Mitchell. The award was presented to the crew by David Rossiter (Stagecoach Buses). The engine also won the prize for best Traction and Steam Engine. Also pictured (left to right) are Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath), Neil Glaskin (BRPS Trustee), Councillor Dr Michael Turner (Mayor of Lewes), and Councillor Steve Barnett (Mayor of East Grinstead). Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4366
A long line of judges (each with one vote) pose in front of some of the vehicles. Val Wall (Bluebell Railway), Dave Philips (Bluebell Railway), Councillor Steve Barnett (Mayor of East Grinstead), David Rossiter (Stagecoach Buses), Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath) and her husband, Councillor Dr Michael Turner (Mayor of Lewes), Anne Turner (Mayoress of Lewes), Pauline Barnett (Mayoress of East Grinstead), Janet Rossiter (Stagecoach) and Bill Brophy (Vice President BRPS). Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4322
The winning Classic and Vintage Car, an Aston Martin DB6, JCL900G, owned by Nicholas Bentley. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4338
Nicholas Bentley (and children) receives the Grinstead Cup for best Classic and Vintage Car from Councillor Steve Barnett (Mayor of East Grinstead). Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4348
Nicholas Bentley poses with his children in front of the winning car. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4363
The second winner in the Vintage and Classic Car section was Ford Prefect YMF529 entered by Mike and Katie Jillians. This vehicle was awarded the Haywards Cup, the judges noting that it was in regular use. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4337
The owners of the Ford Prefect were unfortunately unavailable at the time of the prize ceremony, and the cup was received on their behalf from Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath) by Gavin Bennett (General Secretary BRPS). Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4354
Mike and Katie Jillians subsequently received the Haywards Cup from Gavin Bennett (General Secretary BPRS). Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010. Picture courtesy of Steve Everest (whose copyright is acknowledged) in my absence elsewhere with the official party.
The winning Motor Cycle was a 1910 Norton, OA729, owned by Stephen Elston. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4136
Stephen Elston receives the Bluebell Cup for best Motor Cycle from Dave Philips (Bluebell Railway). Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4345
The winning entry in the Agricultural Section was Fordson Major E27N, KKN992, entered by Heidi Mowforth. The vehicle was found in a scrapyard in Three Oaks in bad condition and rebuilt. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4313
Heidi Mowforth receives the Brighton Cup for best Agricultural Vehicle from Dave Philips (Bluebell Railway). Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4343
Christine Jones received the London Cup for best Stationary Engine for her 1930 Lister Junior. The award was presented by Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath). A very surprised Christine said that she had never won anything in her life! Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4368
Councillor Dr Michael Turner (Mayor of Lewes), David Rossiter (Stagecoach Buses), Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath), and Councillor Steve Barnett (Mayor of East Grinstead) pose in front of traction engine Lord Roberts (BE7217) before the votes were counted. The engine subsequently won best overall exhibit. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4315
The judges start to review the motorbikes. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4319
Judging the cars. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4321
Judging the cars. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4328
After the judging the official party toured the Carriage and Wagon works at Horsted Keynes. 22.08.2010 4373
After the judging the official party toured the Carriage and Wagon works at Horsted Keynes. The group later visited the Bluebell station at East Grinstead and the Sheffield Park Carriage Shed, to view the progress of the work at each location. 22.08.2010 4372
The colour coordinated owner of YAB500. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4326
Traction engine Sammy Lou at Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4309
A proud owner in appropriate costume. GJ2815. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4334
Traction engines came in all sizes... Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4310
Works car BRX852B. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4213
Neil Glaskin with his MG GTR99L. Horsted Keynes 22.08.2010 4332
Different ages of transport at Horsted Keynes. VV1800 and PE2458. 21.08.2010 4232
The Surrey Section of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4132
An impressive display of bikes at Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4137
Two Suzukis, including LER135P. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4203
WXF949 and sidecar, in splendid condition. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4204
A further display of motorbikes. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4130
An Austin Swallow. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4208
Traction engines at Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4216
CPP31 and JW515 leave the field. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4244
Traction engines at Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4215
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Traction engine Sammy Lou at Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4234
A closer view of the makers plates on Sammy Lou. In those days Brasted had a railway station on the Westerham Branch, but it is now under the M25. Times change... Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4236
A traction engine at Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4220
A traction engine passes something with a little more horse power... Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4222
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A traction engine at Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4161
A traction engine at Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4223
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A traction engine at Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4200
The dog was having great fun. Horsted Keynes 21.08.2010 4239
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