The sun shone, for most of the day, at Glebe Farm yesterday and everybody attending Dentill 2011had a great time.
The third running of this biennial event attracted more than 700 people who enjoyed great displays of ploughing, harrowing, threshing etc. The traction engine powered threshing operation was a magnificent sight as were the fascinating displays of vintage vehicles, agricultural and otherwise. The children’s activities, including a sand pit, pets’ corner and donkey rides, were very popular. Througout the day the food tent and bar did a roaring trade and the Mustang’s flying display was an added attraction.
The organisers would like to thank all the many volunteers who gave up their time to make the event such a success and in particular Malcolm Skinner for providing the excellent venue. The total sum raised, for charity, was over £4,000.
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Results of the Balloon Game
There were 146 balloons in the tractor cab. There were 4 entries that were 1 away from the correct answer:
Jennie Crohill
Chris Bardsley
David Parsons
Philip Ransome (from Harleston)
Thank you very much to everyone that took part, the competition raised £70.
The pictures were kindly provided by Simon Buck.
The traction engineTractors in actionTrailer ridesThe Mustang displayAdrian Hipwell
We are delighted to report that Hilda Thomas and eight other members of her family successfully completed their parachute jumps for charity on Saturday.
We reproduce below, with thanks to the EDP, the picture that appeared in the paper recently but look forward to receiving some pictures of the jump itself.
Two Denton families are currently seeking sponsors for their charity fund-raising efforts.
On September 10th Hilda Thomas (at the age of 80!) will be leading no less than nine members of the Thomas clan in a mass parachute jump at Ellough. They will be raising funds for Myeloma UK the charity that helped Hilda’s son Chris when he was diagnosed with cancer. Contributions can be sent direct to Hilda (788249) or via Justgiving on the Net.
September 25th is World Heart Day and Nigel and Maureen Seamons will be playing there part on a sponsored bicyle ride round Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. The money they raise will go to the Papworth Hospital charity; Nigel is a former patient at Papworth. Again contributions can be made to the Seamons (788717) or via Justgiving on the Net.
Simon Buck has been the official photographer at two recent Denton weddings and his reports of the events together with some excellent pictures are available on his website.
The families involved have kindly agreed to general access so use the links below:
