A celebration of steam engines and farming life will be held this weekend at a Suffolk estate.
The 47th Grand Henham Steam Rally takes place on Saturday and Sunday at Henham Park, near Southwold.
As well as offering a family day out with displays, parades and attractions, visitors will once again be able to steer one of the rally’s steam engines and find out what it takes to control one of the machines.
Public steering is always a popular part of the rally, with a large number of visitors taking part in exchange for a donation to charity.
Sessions will take place on both days in the Len Murray Arena, which will also feature displays from Will’s Working Spaniels and steam roller barrel rolling.
There will also be hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles, working steam engines, a special parade of Smyth drills and international harvesters, heritage horses, live music, a vintage fairground, the Lowestoft Dog Agility Display Team, children’s entertainment, a stamp trail and avenues of trade stalls and rural crafts.
Chairwoman, Helen Walker, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the rally again this year and as always, we have a fantastic range of displays, exhibits, stalls and activities to enjoy.
"Our committee and volunteers have worked tirelessly throughout the year to make this event possible and I would like to thank them for all their hard work.”
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As a charity, the rally raises thousands of pounds each year for local organisations including Wangford Community Council, Blyth Valley Rotary and the Parochial Church Councils of Sotherton, Uggeshall and Wangford-cum-Henham.
Each year, the rally organisers also donate to additional beneficiaries and this year have chosen the Pear Tree Fund in Halesworth, Sole Bay Care Fund and Beccles Army Cadets.
Entry is £16 on the gate for adults and over 14s, £3 for children aged eight to 14, and children under eight go free. There is also ample free parking.
Visit www.henhamsteamrally.com
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