The purpose of the Rally, when started in 1985, was to get the engine numbers to 1,000 (hence the name). This has never been achieved with just engines. We have had more than 1,000 exhibits each year but still long for 1,000 stationary engines. With your help we may be able to achieve this one day. We appeal to all engine owners to get to our ultimate goal of 1,000 stationary engines.
Since moving from Tatton Park to our present site at Astle Park, Chelford we have grown to the size we are today. As well as being a Stationary Engine Rally we try to put on a show that is suitable for all the family, young and old (and those in the middle). If anyone has any suggestions on how to improve the weekend, their ideas and views will be gratefully received. Our success is only achieved with the help of you the exhibitor. Please help with your suggestions.
After our successful rally of 2005, our Chairman Mr. Percy Gallimore stepped down from his role of Chairman of F.C.V.M.O. and also in 2005 our Treasurer Don Gregory sadly passed away leaving a great void in the management structure of F.C.V.M.O. In the last few weeks a new management team has been appointed.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH OF THE CHAIRMAN
It is with deep sadness I have to report that the Chairman of Five Counties Vintage Machinery Organisation, John Frawley, passed away on 24 December 2007. He was a long serving member of the Committee having served as vice chairman for many years and chairman since September 2005.
On behalf of F.C.V.M.O., I would like to thank the late John Frawley for his invaluable contribution to the Organisation during the past and expresses the deepest condolences to his family from all at F.C.V.M.O.
John was a very good colleague to work with and his deep wisdom, long experience and cogent mind, will be greatly missed. I'm sure everyone will agree that this is a sad day for the engine rally movement.
It is with deep sadness I have to report that Derek Snelson passed away on the 24th November 2010. He was a long serving member of the Committee of the 1000 Engine Rally.
On behalf of F.C.V.M.O., I would like to thank the late Derek Snelson for his contribution to the Organisation and express the deepest condolences to his family from all at F.C.V.M.O.. I'm sure everyone will agree that this is a sad day for the engine rally movement.
FCVMO COMMITTEE
