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[buzzy bee]

Hi

Went to the naming cemony of Michael Olivers new Aveling yesterday, the aveling tractor that was restored by the late Fred Dibnah, and it was aptly named "Fred".

It was nice to see it in steam, all finished off that Fred never got the chance to do unfortunately. It was great to see it allong side Betsy and the living Wagon, and the Landrover. Freds Children were all in attendance, and it made a great afternoon out, meeting some great friends, that have not been seen all winter!

Here are some pictures:-









The Bentley is also one of Michael Olivers too, not sure if everyone knows of Michael Oliver, but he is owner of some companies including Olivers Valves of Knutsford:- http://www.valves.co.uk/director_profile_details3_ovl.php

Cheers

Dave

[buzzy bee]

Hi

This is Betsy, and on Photobucket it is showing the right way up, on here is isn't so here it is, you just need to turn your head a bit, I haven't the time to mess about tonight with it! Computers do anoy me at times....



Cheers

Dave

[websnail]

An Interesting Day out yesterday...
I bet it was. Good to see some of Freds things are still in good nick. I just hope the the same can be said rest of the items in his collection.

Which would I like???? Great traction engine but that Bentley..........

[Rick]

Erindoors and I met Fred at a steam "do" in Manchester years ago, he signed my copy of his autobiography - fab Victorian-era handwriting, complete with a few grubby fingerprints

Looks like a very good day, is his old workshop open to the public now?

RJ
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[buzzy bee]

Hi

I am unsure on the workshop side of things.

Was a good day though!

Cheers

Dave

[exbmc]

Fred's workshops, are open to the public. I don't know how often, but a couple of friends are going on a bus trip there, next month. The bus company is Andrews of Tideswell, and their advertisement sheet says the old machinery will be running on steam power.