Changes at the Robey Trust and “Tavistock Steam and Vintage Fair”
THE year 2012 heralds the start of a new era for the Robey Trust in Tavistock. Our works “THE NEW PERSEVERANCE IRONWORKS” in the Parade Business Park, off Pixon Lane has recently been extended and improved and we are developing it as a working museum. We have also decided to change the name of our ever popular “Tavistock Steam Fair” to the “Tavistock Steam and Vintage Fair” so reflecting its actual nature more truly.
Following the highly successful introduction last year of the “Hairy Toads” motorcycle club, we hope to see them this year in larger numbers, also we are hoping to have an extra Robey engine in steam at the fair making the number up to 5. We intend to make a few slight alterations to the fair this and every year from now on so that we can keep it fresh and always interesting, without losing sight of its raison d’ etre, which is to demonstrate and run steam powered vehicles on the roads of our historic Tavistock, especially those built by the Robey Company of Lincoln. For this year only the fair will be held a week later than usual to avoid interference with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Aspirations for the future
In our works is a steam ploughing engine from Mozambique currently under restoration and one of our members has recently imported from distant lands a larger Robey engine than any other in our works. We hope to have the Mozambique engine in running order, probably in the next 12 months whilst the larger beast has only just been started and its full restoration will take much longer.
extension to the existing building to house, restore, maintain and display even more of our ever growing stock of Robey engines and equipment. Also one of our main aims is to make all our facilities accessible to as many people as possible and to this end we are trying to
Our plans for the near future also include a further
10th June 2011 - All the usual attractions. In the Bedford and Wharf car parks off Plymouth Road
Steam drawn rides around Tavistock. Railway and traction engine rides in miniature. Vintage and classic cars and bikes. Military displays. Vintage tractor run.
Visit from “The Hairy Toads” Motorcycle Club Stationary (barn) engine displays Trade stands.
A wide selection of food and drinks. And much more.
Inside the Wharf
Superb model engineering exhibition. More food and drinks
Open 10am to 5pm
Entrance fee £3-50, under 16 years free For more information phone Norman Emmett: 01822 854108
raise funds to provide a smooth and clearly visible access route to the public entrance enabling mobility scooters to get as near as possible and to provide parking for them, whilst inside we will install a chairlift and intend to provide wheelchairs for use on the upper floor.
If you wish to visit our works please ask for information available on our stand at the Fair.
22nd Tavistock Steam Fair Presented by the Robey Trust Ltd.
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