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WITPG Annual Show 2006

 Annual Show 2006 Photos

Opening the show this year was Dr John Smith from Carloway, reminiscing about his own experiences as a lorry driver in his younger years, driving about in the old style lorries of yesteryear – a big thank to him for opening the show.  There was plenty going on to keep young and old entertained.  Bringing back memories of bygone days was a Fordson tractor which is, at present, being restored to its former glory and an Albion lorry belonging to Edward Mackay which came all the way from Brora. 

There were also a large selection of Classic Cars, giving a good complement to the other vehicles on display. A post vintage car – a 1930 Austin 7 Jammy owned by Jan Gold was the oldest vehicle on show.  There was a Bedford CA van owned by Roddy Murray Inverness which brought back memories to a lot of workers who were travelling in them to work in the 1970s.

New this year we had a marquee housing a photo display and a large display of model vehicles by Ronnie Cameron, who came all the way from Inverness.  The excellent photo display gave an interesting account of the transport of the island in the last century with written comments giving details of the history of each one, more history was given about some of the photo`s which was greatly appreciated.

 Also new this year in the marquee was a visitors’ book, with very interesting comments being written about the show.  The visitors to the show were international, coming from as far a field as France and Holland even the Uists “the south sea islands”

The main attraction was a “green goddess” which was donated to the club.  There was a competition to give her a name – beginning with the letter G.  The winner of the competition with the name “Gypsy” won a £30 voucher donated by Underground as a prize with second being pulled out of a hat winning a £30.00 fuel voucher which was donated. The green goddess will now affectionately be known as “Gypsy”.

There was the usual game stalls keeping the young happy, Bungee run, bouncy castles, digger rides and Noddy train.

The committee of the Western Isles Transport Preservation Group would like to thank all the Contractors, Hauliers Bus Owners and sponsors of our trophies and other equipment needed to hold this show. The individuals, who put so much effort into the displaying of their vehicles, the Western Isles Classic Car Club for their grand display, all those who made the journey across the Minch to display their wares, the folk at the barbeque and the teas, who kept everyone fed and watered, all the volunteers and all those who gave donations, HIAL – for allowing us to use their ground for the show each year, the Stornoway Gazette – for excellent promotion in the local Gazette, to the public for their continuing support and to all who made the Motoring Fun Day such a success. Until next years show, thank you all.

Next years show to be held on the 11^th of August 2007

Annual Show 2006 Photos

Also:  The 2004 Annual WITPG Motoring Show

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