WELCOME TO ORKNEY VINTAGE CLUB
The purpose of this website is to let you know a little bit about Orkney Vintage Club and the range of activities we have planned for the year 2008, whether you are a visitor to Orkney or a resident.
The Club was formed on 23rd November, 1982 and caters for all types of enthusiast – those owning or interested in cars, tractors, stationary engines, motor cycles, farm implements and machinery, household items etc – in fact the list is endless.
The Club holds most of its winter meetings in Kirkwall, as this is fairly central from a travel point of view. There is at least one gathering or event held each month and there are outings and visits to places of interest during the summer months.
For more information about the Orkney Vintage Club click here.
(This picture shows some of the cars on the Market Green in Kirkwall during the Science Festival in September 2006)
The major events organised by the club are
Tractor working day – A chance to see that the older tractors are still capable of doing a useful job of work. A threshing demonstration usually takes place, but this is dependent on the availability of sheaves, as they are becoming quite scarce nowadays.
To be held on Sunday 6th April 2008 at the Bu in Holm.
The Orkney Cavalcade – An all day event for cars and motorbikes covering about 80 miles and taking in some places of interest and a good lunch and diner. It will be held on Sunday18th May 2008 and details of start and route will bepublished nearer the time.
Trip to the Isles – Every year we go on a trip to one of the islands with cars or motorbikes for a day out and visit places of interest. The next trip will be to Rousay on Sunday22nd June 2008. Those who are interested in going should make their own booking with Orkney Ferries.
Annual Rally – Held at the Auction Mart in Kirkwall on Sunday 10th August 2008. This event disaplays all kinds of stationary engines, tractors, cars, motorbikes, farm implements and there is an indoor exhibition of curios.
Science Festival – Held in Broad street in Kirkwall on Saturday 6th September 2008, there is a display of vehicles and engines. A jazz band plays and there is a pleasent carnival atmosphere to the event.
We are members of the Scottish Vintage Vehicle Federation (SVVF) and they advertise many events of interest to enthusiasts throughout Scotland. For details of these events visit their website which can be found at http://www.svvf.org.uk/events.html
A 1921 P&M Motorbike and sidecar. It belonged to Henry Stevenson, school master at the Harray school. This photo was taken in the Harray School playground and shows the end of the old Harray Hall. Also note the old bakehouse and the absence of Stanley's bakehouse.
HOW TO JOIN ORKNEY VINTAGE CLUB
Orkney Vintage Club would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported them over the years. The subscription is £7.50 for seniors and £1.00 for juniors (aged 16 and under).
Please contact: The Membership Secretary, Newhall, Berstane Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1SZ. (01856 873114)
For a Membership Form click here
Orkney Vintage Club is acharitable company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland No. 244947. Registered Office: 14 Dundas Crescent, Kirkwall, KW15 1JQ.
Recognised by the Inland Revenue as a Scottish Charity No SC 032551
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