With just 2 days to go until the show it has all come together nicely and I can promise a great show, weather permitting!

Preparations are already under way for the 2026 show, which will be held on the 13th & 14th June. We will be offering the option of online applications for exhibitors and as always we would welcome any volunteers who would like to become part of the show.

Why not be part of the planning and organisation? Help make the show what you would like it to be - or maybe help out during the weekend? Help on the pay gate is always welcome, and there are useful stewarding jobs to be done, which means you can see the show for free while helping out. We would particularly like to talk to anyone who would like to be a section steward for commercial vehicles, tractors or militaria.

If you would like to know more -or dive in at the deep end - contact Eric on 01225754374 or Ted on 07751 918283, or email info@wessexsec.org

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MIDSUMMER VINTAGE SHOW

The show started in 1977 when a small group from the newly-formed Wessex Stationary Engine Club held a rally at Kilmersdon Hill. In the following years WSEC exhibited at the Camerton Rally, held rallies at Longleat, including the first 1000 Engine Rally, underground at Monkton Farleigh, and Cheddar football ground, where they stayed until 1991. By then it was becoming difficult to fit everything in the football ground whilst observing their requirements, so it was very fortunate that a larger field became available just outside Semington. Apart from weather problems and the current pandemic the show was held there until our last show in 2018. After being rained off in 2019 and cancelled due to Covid in 2020 and 2021 we are now planning our latest show at the White Horse Country Park, still organised by a small but enthusiastic group of volunteers.