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WEALD OF KENT
PLOUGHING MATCH
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70th ANNIVERSARY
PLOUGHING MATCH
SCHEDULE & PROGRAMME
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF WKPMA
AND COMMEMORATING 75th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE BATTLE of BRITAIN
TO BE HELD ON
Saturday 19th September 2015
at Moat Farm, Collier Street TN12 9RR
By kind permission of Peter Highwood Ltd. and B.D.Thompson
President: S. HIGHWOOD, Esq
Entrance £5 • Children Under 16 Free • Refreshments & Bar • Free Car Park
Kindly supported by BTF PARTNERSHIP
CROW PLAIN FARM, COLLIER STREET
William Highwood farmed at Hertsfield Farm at Stilebridge Marden. In July 1915, he
brought Crow Plain Farm from the White family, who were well known for farming at
Beltring, and were responsible for building the Oast Houses there today. My Grandfather
Frank returned from France in 1920, where he had been for the last 3 years. He first
worked at Hertsfield, and after marrying Molly Oyler in 1922 moved to Collier Street and
farmed the 250 acres at Crow Plain Farm.
William organised the ploughing match with the Marden, Staplehurst and Collier Street
Agricultural Society on 5th November 1915. It is amazing how many Great Grandchildren
of Members of that Society are here organising this event today.
Frank and Molly had 3 children, Robert who farmed at Manor Farm Marden and Daphne
who married Stuart Tipples of Staplehurst. My father, Peter, stayed here at Crow Plain and
farmed with Frank. I started farming here in the 70s.
Over the years, many things have changed and the sheep, cattle, apples and hops have
now all gone. We added Church Farm Orchards and Spitzbrook Farm to the acreage
which is now 380 acres We mainly grow Wheat and Oilseed Rape in a share farming
agreement with our neighbour William Thompson, and Lettuce is grown on our land by
Salad Growers Laurence Betts Ltd.
I hope you all have an enjoyable day.
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CROW PLAIN FARM DURING
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
On the 15th August1940 the Battle of Britain started with the bombing of Croydon Airfield.
Late August and the hop pickers were down from London, living in our hopper huts, some
of which still remain in the field to the west of here.
A German Bomber, returning from West Malling Airfield, having failed to hit its target, made
the decision to dump its bombs. One fell in the field between Jarmons Farm and Crow Plain
farm buildings, killing a farm worker by the name of Pope as he rode home on his bike.
The second bomb fell in this field. We don’t know exactly where, but it exploded and the
shock wave blew the thatched roof off Gain Hill Barn next door to this field. The blast
could be felt in the hopper huts a few hundred yards away. The pickers were quite
understandably frightened by this and some saying, “we’ve had enough of this!” returned
to what they thought would be the safety of London.
On the 5th September, Hitler and Göring ordered the bombers to attack London and
most of those bombs fell on and around the docks in the East End.The next day, hundreds
of East Enders turned up on trains. Many in a state of shock, with no luggage and just the
clothes they stood in, some were still in their pyjamas. Some doubled up with friends in
huts, others lived in farm buildings and tents.There were plenty of people to pick the hops
that season!
In September of that year, everyone was busy picking hops when a polish Pilot (I can’t find
his name) crashed in the field below the huts to the West of here next to the garden they
were picking in.The Hurricane he was flying was hardly damaged. Climbing out of the plane,
he ran towards the hoppers in order to try and stop them going to the plane as he thought
it would catch alight. When they found he couldn’t speak English, they thought he was
German and they started to beat the poor chap up, somebody had even found a rope to
lynch him with. Fortunately, order was restored when they saw it was an RAF Plane, they
cheered and stuffed money and gifts into his pockets. The pilot was collected shortly
afterwards in a RAF car.
That night and the next day, the plane was guarded by the Home Guard, to stop pilfering.
It was a long hot sunny day, and the young lad guarding the plane got bored. He sat in the
pilots seat to have a look at the controls. He pushed a little button on the joy stick, and
8 browning machine guns fired directly over the heads of the pickers working in the field!
Fortunately, no one was hurt.The plane was collected the next day.
All the fields here were wired up as a dummy airfield. There were some huts and a
generator near Hornslodge, and lamps were laid out in the fields to fool the bombers into
thinking they were over an aerodrome. As far as I know it was never used, but we have
been ploughing up the cable left behind for years
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Gymkhana Classes Commencing
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Raffle
Ploughing
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Growing Crops Competition
Hop Competition
Fun Dog Show
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RING 1
Trade Machinery Parade
Bolebrook Beagles
The Hawking Centre, Bird of Prey Flying Display
Cranbrook Rugby U11s
Tossing the Sheaf Competition
Ashford Valley Hunt
Bolebrook Beagles
The Hawking Centre, Birds of Prey Flying Display
Spitfire Flypast
Terrier Racing
Presentations and Prizegiving
Tug-of-War
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To all Trade Stand Exhibitors – South East Farmer Challenge Trophy to be presented to the
trade stand which, in the opinion of the judges, has the best overall presentation.
TROPHY PRESENTATION & HOP COMPETITION
To be held at Marden Cricket Club on 18th November, commencing at 6.30pm
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MEMBERS)
Chairman: S. Ridley
P. Bowring, Esq.
K. Britt, Esq.
P. Carey, Esq.
Mrs C. Chapman
S. M. Cleverdon, Esq.
G. Eckley, Esq.
Mrs A. Elliott
M. Ensoll, Esq.
Mrs T. Fermor
J. Forknall, Esq.
Mrs N. Gurr
N. Henley, Esq.
S. Highwood, Esq.
M. Ide, Esq.
C. Lillywhite, Esq.
Mrs J. Linch
Mrs L. Mannington
A. Marden, Esq.
M. Morgan, Esq.
S. Nesfield, Esq.
N. Overy, Esq.
T. Overy, Esq.
O. A. Reynolds, Esq.
S. Ridley, Esq.
M. Scott, Esq.
J. Simpson, Esq.
C. Smith, Esq.
W. Steel, Esq.
J. R. Stevens, Esq.
R.Thomas, Esq.
W.Thompson, Esq.
C.Wickham, Esq.
Miss R.Wickham
A.Wise, Esq.
Hon.Treasurer:
G. Dadd, Esq.
Hon. Secretary:
Mrs Karen Wheeler,
The Oast House,
Potters Lane,
Hawkhurst, Kent TN18 5PJ
Tel: 01580 753206
Hon. Auditors:
McCabe Ford Williams,
Cranbrook
Subscriptions for 2015 are £10 and should be forwarded to the Hon. Secretary,
Corporate Membership is also available.
ARTICLES OF THE ASSOCIATION
1. The Association to be known as the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Association.
2. The main purpose to be to hold an annual Ploughing Match in the district and to organise
Competitions to be held on the day of the Ploughing Match or at any other time of the year if more
convenient.
3. These Competitions to be of such a nature as to stimulate interest in and test the ability of the
Competitors in the highly skilled branches of agricultural and horticultural work more particularly
associated with this district.
4. The Competitions will be mainly for Agricultural workers in the area covered by local classes of the
Ploughing Match, i.e., competitors from the Parishes of Goudhurst, Kilndown, Cranbrook, Sissinghurst,
Frittenden, Biddenden, Staplehurst, Headcorn, Marden, Collier Street, Horsmonden, Linton, Smarden,
High Halden, Tenterden, Sandhurst, Rolvenden, Benenden, Hawkhurst, Matfield, Hunton, Paddock
Wood, Lamberhurst, Chart Sutton, Sutton Valence, Brenchley, Newenden, East Peckham and
Wittersham.
5. Members annual subscription to be £10.00 which entitles them to reduced entry fees, free entry
to shows, plus one complimentary ticket.
6. The Association to be run by an Executive Committee consisting of not less than 20 members.
7. The President,Vice-Presidents, Chairman, Secretary,Treasurer and Executive Committee to be elected
yearly at the Annual General Meeting.
8. Alterations and additions to the rules to be made at the Annual General Meeting of the Association.
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Vice-Presidents
M. Ensoll, Esq.
G. H. Fletcher, Esq.
F.J. Harvey, Esq.
J. R. Henley, Esq.
D. Kirby, Esq.
S. Knight, Esq.
T. Overy Esq.
Lord Patrick Mayhew Q.C., M.P.
M. Scott, Esq.
W. Steel, Esq.
D. Barham, Esq.
M. Bax, Esq.
G. Beard, Esq.
R. J. Bezant, Esq.
N. Burdge, Esq.
J. Butler, Esq.
W. G. Calcutt, Esq.
M. Cleverdon
R. C. Coleman, Esq.
M. Crawley, Esq.
M. Dear, Esq.
D. Stevens, Esq.
J. R. Stevens, Esq.
R.Thomas, Esq.
W.Thompson, Esq.
R. D.Warner, Esq.
M.Wheeler, Esq.
N. J.Wickham, Esq.
P. B.Wickham, Esq.
J.Worsfold, Esq.
B.Wright, Esq.
Honorary Life Members
M Ide, Esq.
P. J. G. Cleary, Esq.
M. Garner, Esq.
Mrs R. Burdge
N. Ridley, Esq.
J. R. Henley, Esq.
O.A. Reynolds, Esq.
M. Ensoll, Esq.
G. Stonham, Esq.
The Association wishes to thank our Hosts –
Peter Highwood Ltd. and B.D.Thompson
To BTF Partnership for their invaluable support
To Judges for all events
To Messrs. A. Marden and Ferry House CSG, for organising the Clay Pigeon
Shooting Competition
To Mrs. C. Chapman and her Committee for organising the Gymkhana
To Ashford Y.F.C. and Mr S. Nesfield for organising the Terrier Racing
and other main ring events
To all firms who have advertised in the schedule, those that have taken Trade Stands
and to all who have so kindly contributed to the Prize Fund
To all Stewards, both members and non-members, of the Association
To Thomson Snell & Passmore for sponsorship of the main ring
To Lambert & Foster for sponsorship of the Raffle Tickets
To South East Farmer magazine and BTF Partnership for information boards
To Squiders for running the Association web-site
To all who have donated prizes to the Raffle
To St. John Ambulance Brigade
To the Cadets for their assistance with the car parking
And to all those who have helped in any way to make today a success
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Past Venues & Presidents 1946 – 2014
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974*
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984*
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993*
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mathurst Farm, Staplehurst
Branderbury & Brook Farm, Collier Street
Great Tong Farm, Headcorn
Great Swifts, Cranbrook
Thorn Farm, Marden
Lovehurst Manor Farm, Staplehurst
Rankins Farm, Linton
Great Cheveney Farm, Marden
Glassenbury Hill Farm, goudhurst
Golford, Cranbrook
Bainden Farm, Marden
Castle Farm, Sissinghurst
Lovehurst Manor, Staplehurst
Great Swifts Estate, Cranbrook
Woolwich Farm, Rolvenden
The Thorn, Marden
Hope House Farm, Sandhurst
Great Pagehurst Farm, Staplehurst
Sissinghurst Castle Farm, Sissinghurst
Windmills Farm, Rolvenden
Huggins Hall, Cranbrook
Hazelpits Farm, Headcorn
Marden Thorn, Marden
Great Swifts, Cranbrook
Morghew Park,Tenterden
Bennetts Farm, Horsmonden
Lower Ashenden, Smallhythe,Tenterden
Lower Ashenden, Smallhythe,Tenterden
Knoxbridge Farm, Staplehurst
Thorn Farm, Marden
Tilden, Headcorn
Little Cheveney, Marden
Morghew Farm,Tenterden
Rise Bridge Farm, Goudhurst
Collier Street, Marden
Cross At Hand Farm, Staplehurst
Standen Farm, Iden Green, Benenden
Standen Farm, Iden Green, Benenden
Elm Hill, Hawkhurst
Marden Thorn, Marden
Lambsland Farm, Rolvenden Layne
Bubhurst Farm, Frittenden
Bennets, Horsmonden
Morghew Farm,Tenterden
Little Scotney Farm, Lamberhurst
Chapmans Farm, Staplehurst
Water Lane Farm, Headcorn
Little Tilden Farm, Marden
Lower Ellenden Farm, Hawkhurst
Reed Court, Chainhurst, Marden
Park House, Grafty Green, Lenham
Sheephurst Lane, Marden
Tong Farm, Headcorn
Willow Farm,Tenterden
Reed Court, Chainhurst, Marden
New Luckhurst Farm, Smarden
Pimms Farm, East Peckham
Wallett Court, Headcorn
High Tilt Farm, Cranbrook
High Tilt Farm, Cranbrook
Saynden Farm, Staplehurst
Brissenden Farm, Frittenden
Great Pagehurst, Staplehurst
August Pitts, Horsmonden
Reed Court, Chainhurst
Gatehouse Farm, Marden
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Capt. A. O. R. Beale, J.P.
A. Day, O.B.E., J.P.
Col. R. E. Cheesman, C.B.E.
S. G. Calcutt, Esq.
C. A.Winch, M.B.E.,T.D.
A. J. Large, Esq.
W.Tipples, Junr. Esq.
J. P. Geering, Esq.
J. Day, Esq.
A. E. A. Day, Esq.
W. D. Burdge, Esq.
R. K. Barr, Esq.
B. E.Wickham, Esq.
W. S. Stearns, Esq.
W. H.V. Levett, Esq.
G. H. J. Standen, Esq.
E. Peter Day, Esq.
P. Hocken, Esq.
F. M. Day, Esq.
T. G. Dinnis, Esq.
J. A.Worley, Esq.
R. D. Burdge, Esq.
H.Veall, Esq.
J.Wickham, Esq.
C. M. Lewis, Esq.
J. R. Henley, Esq.
M. C. Foreman, Esq.
J. Le Roy, Esq.
P. B.Wickham, Esq.
W. G. Calcutt, Esq.
A. J. Albury, Esq.
R. C. Coleman, Esq.
P.Tipples, Esq.
G. H. Stonham, Esq.
E. H. Parker, Esq.
R. E.Wickham, Esq.
J. Bourne, Esq.
R. Day, Esq.
C. C. Norton, Esq.
J. R. Stevens, Esq.
J. G. Cleary, Esq.
M.Wheeler, Esq.
D. Stevens, Esq.
J. P. Parsons, Esq.
R. J. Bezant, Esq.
R. D.Warner, Esq.
D. G.W. Barham, Esq.
N. Burdge, Esq.
N. J.Wickham, Esq.
R. Hill, Esq.
J.Worsfold, Esq.
G. Beard, Esq.
B.Wright, Esq.
M. Scott, Esq.
J. Butler, Esq.
W. Steel, Esq.
M. Dear, Esq.
R.Thomas, Esq.
R.Thomas, Esq.
M. Ensoll, Esq.
W.Thompson, Esq.
M. Crawley, Esq.
M. Cleverdon, Esq.
M. Bax, Esq.
T. Overy Esq.
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2nd Prize: £200 cash
AND OTHER PRIZES
LISTEN!
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which will be made during the afternoon
Tickets obtainable from The Raffle Tent
or the Stewards on the Field
Chief Steward: Mr. O. A. Reynolds, Esq.
15
AN
E P I TA P H TO
A
DEAR
FRIEND
John May 1946 - 2015
When I was asked to write a few words about the late
John May, I really did not know where to start as we had
worked together as friends for many years and became
like family. Problems were shared and resolved in the same
way as brothers would manage the ups and downs of daily
life and this created a bond that only time can fabricate.
John joined Haynes Brothers in 1961 when the
agricultural department operated from our Ashford
Road site before moving to Parkwood in 1966. He
served a five year apprenticeship attending Oakwood
Park College qualifying as a very competent Agricultural
Mechanic. Never one to let the grass grow under his feet,
John soon began to look towards building his career and,
when an opportunity arose in 1975 to join his two uncles
in the demonstration team, he knew what he wanted to
do. Alan and Frank Winch welcomed John into their
ranks and they represented an important team,
specialising in installing and demonstrating new
equipment, and promoting Haynes.
The following years saw John develop a Field Advisory
Service, a very important addition to the agricultural team,
especially in the rapidly changing farming world where
technology was in constant flux. This role exposed John
to many new products and a daily challenge to keep pace
but this is where John’s personality shone through, his
unique ability to turn a disaster into a success, a loss to a
gain. Trust is not given but is earned and our customers
soon realised what an asset John was with his calm
approach to a dilemma and sound advice. Many changes
in farming practices brought very real issues and John was
expected to keep up with the latest techniques whilst not
letting go of the past values, a tough remit indeed.
Demonstrating and installing machinery soon showed
that John had other skills not yet exploited and one of
his favourite tasks was ploughing. As Show Coordinator,
John attended all of the local ploughing matches and was
soon contesting, specialising in the four furrow reversible
class with his treasured Dowdswell plough where he
went on to win several trophies before moving on to
judging, a side which he enjoyed immensely. It is in this
role that many farmers will remember John, always
laughing, always ready to advise, part of the farming
community. Even in retirement after 52 years with
Haynes, John was always there when needed.
2015 saw the passing of a very dear friend and colleague
and there cannot be a farmer in Kent who will not miss
his witty comments, solid and sound advice and straight
from the shoulder delivery when required.
John had a passion for farming and will be sadly missed
by so many of us.
Plough on, John
Jeremy Cloude
Back by popular demand!
With the assistance of Hadlow College
and Mid Kent Training, we are delighted
to be able to offer our visitors the chance to
have-a-go at ploughing!
Experts will be on hand to guide you through the
basics, so as long as you are over 18, you can try
your hand to see if you are a future champion!
£5 per person
For further information on the above organisations please contact:
Mid Kent Training
Kempes Corner Farm, Canterbury Road,
Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent TN25 4ES
01233 813688
Hadlow College
Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent
0500 551 434 www.hadlow.ac.uk
Haynes Agriculture (Kent) Ltd
Parkwood, Maidstone, Kent 01622 755726
Thanks to A&P Hill Ltd for their kind sponsorship of this event
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HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
So far as is reasonably practicable, the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Association will do
everything possible to ensure the safety of the general public, competitors, exhibitors and
members during the Ploughing Match and during its preparation and dismantling.
The Committee of the Ploughing Match has appointed Mr. J. Simpson as Safety Officer.
The Safety Officer has the Committee’s full authority to maintain safety. He will be in charge of
all Health & Safety arrangements for the Ploughing Match and will be responsible for ensuring
compliance with all safety standards and rules laid down, and with all safety legislation. All
competitors, exhibitors and members will comply with the Safety Officer’s directions and decisions
on safety matters.
Notwithstanding any specific rule hereafter, safety is the responsibility of all involved in the
Ploughing Match in any way, and anyone noticing anything which might be detrimental to Health
& Safety must take immediate action to allay the situation and report it to the Safety Officer.
RULES AND STANDARDS FOR HEALTH & SAFETY
1. No one other than the Driver, and in particular, no child, may ride in or on any tractor or
similar vehicle designed to be occupied solely by the Driver.
2. Riders of ATVs should wear a motor helmet complying with BS5361 or 1976, and should
comply fully with the advice contained in Forestry Safety Council Guide No. 35.
3. Any plant, machinery or equipment, including ATVs used before, during or after the Ploughing
Match may only be operated by an adult fully trained in its use. Any use of equipment by
anyone under 13 years of age is prohibited, except for ATVs etc. used for children’s rides,
which must be run subject to the requirements of the Code of Safe Practice at Fairs.
4. Any equipment supplied or lent, for use by the organisers, must comply fully with current
legislation and standards relevant to its use, and must be properly maintained, particularly
with regard to brakes, steering, tyres, horn, hydraulic pipes and connections, and electrical
safety. No equipment should be used unless it is considered safe and is fully guarded, properly
maintained and complies with relevant legislation.
5. Plant or machinery must only be operated or demonstrated after ensuring that adequate
precautions are taken to protect the operator and bystanders. If any person encroaches into
a danger area, operation should cease immediately. Unsafe operation will not be allowed and
may lead to eviction from the site and possible legal action by the relevant enforcing authority.
6. Static exhibits must be erected in a way that ensures they present no risk to anyone during
the event or during erection or dismantling. In particular, any plant or machinery relying on
oil pressure in a ram or similar device to support it must be physically propped to prevent
collapse, irrespective of the type of safety device fitted to the hydraulic system.
7. Machines or vehicles left unattended must be immobilised to prevent interference from
children.
8. Steam vessels and boilers must have undergone a recent inspection and bear a label indicating
the date or inspection and the name of the inspector. Boilers must hold a current boiler
certificate and appropriate insurance.
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9. Fairground devices must be operated subject to the requirements of the Code of Safe Practice
at Fairs; operators may be required to give written assurance that the code is understood
and is being observed.
10. Liquid petroleum gas appliances used on site must have been recently examined and tested
by a competent person, and bear a label showing the date of examination and name of
examiner.Their use will not be permitted unless this has been done, and they may at any time
be inspected by the Safety Officer to check this.
11. Fire extinguishers. All standholders should carry a fire extinguisher on their stand, recently
tested and labelled (see Rule 11 above), and they and their staff should know:
(a) Where it is kept or stored. (b) How to use it.
12. Horses
(a) Handlers and rider must be experienced or have basic training in handling horses.
(b) The relevant steward must be informed of any novice horse, handler or rider participating
(novice means not having attended more than three shows).
(c) The presence of any stallion must be notified to the relevant steward.
(d) No horse shall be left unattended at any time and, when not wearing a bridle, horses
must wear a headstall or halter with which a lead-rein must be used when the horse is
not tethered.
(e) No person shall do anything that may cause a horse to become frightened or to be a
danger to persons or other horses.
(f) All harness, tack and equipment must be in safe, sound condition and may be inspected
by the stewards or Safety Officer.
(g) Riders must wear hats complying with relevant BSS.
13. Other animals including livestock on display are the responsibility of their owners and must
be kept under control at all times. Dogs (except when parading, working or performing) must
be kept on leads.
The Committee warns the public to stand back from horses, ploughs, tractors and all working
machinery. Swinging ploughs are hazardous and animals do have minds of their own. The
Committee cannot accept responsibility for any injuries that might be caused.
PLEASE BE AWARE. PLEASE MIND YOUR CHILDREN
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ASHFORD CATTLE SHOW
OPEN DAY 2015
30th November and 1st December
at Ashford Market
Congratulations to Weald of Kent Crops
Competition winners and all who took part
If you wish to show seeds from your winning crops please
ring Julie Coney on 01233 506288 for our competition schedule
and other details
Our show also includes the Kentish Express/
Canterbury Oast Trust sponsored Junior Art and Display
competitions – again details from Julie
WEALD OF KENT PLOUGHING
MATCH ASSOCIATION &
ASHFORD YOUNG FARMERS
PRESENT
TERRIER RACING
3.15pm. Entries on the day
4.30pm TUG OF WAR
COMPETITION
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DONATIONS 2014
Following the success of the 2014 Ploughing Match,
the Association is proud to have made the
following donations:Hospice in the Weald ....................................................................... £500
Kent Air Ambulance .......................................................................... £500
Royal British Legion .......................................................................... £500
Help For Heroes ................................................................................ £500
Macmillan Nurses .............................................................................. £500
Dandelion Time .................................................................................. £500
RABI ...................................................................................................... £250
Farming Community Network ...................................................... £250
Battersea Dogs Home ..................................................................... £250
Riding for the Disabled Association ............................................. £250
Ashford Valley Hunt .......................................................................... £200
Bolebrook Beagles ............................................................................. £200
The supply of forage and farm services have been made to:
Weald Academy School Young Farmers ...................................... £500
NuLine Learning Young Farmers ................................................... £500
Homewood School Young Farmers .............................................. £500
Valley Park Young Farmers .............................................................. £500
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Chief Steward:
Mr J. Forknall
Stewards:
K. Britt, Esq.
S. Knight, Esq.
G. Eckley, Esq.
T. Overy, Esq.
S. Ridley, Esq.
W.Thompson, Esq.
M. Ide, Esq.
CLASSES
CLASS 1
Prizes:
OPEN Two or more Furrow Mounted or Trailed Ploughs
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Sponsored by Haynes Bros. Ltd. and W.K.P.M.A.
Class 2
CLASSIC Tractors and Ploughs manufactured between 1959 and 1976.
Without a ‘Q’ cab.
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Prizes:
Sponsored by Agwood and W.K.P.M.A.
CLASS VINTAGE A Open Trailed Ploughs
Prizes:
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Sponsored by Warners Solicitors
CLASS VINTAGE B Local Trailed Ploughs
Prizes:
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Sponsored by BTF Partnership and W.K.P.M.A.
CLASS VINTAGE C Open Ferguson Tractors and Ploughs
Prizes:
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Sponsored by Shell Direct and W.K.P.M.A.
CLASS VINTAGE D Open Mounted Ploughs
Prizes:
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Sponsored by R.A.M.S.A.K. Ltd and W.K.P.M.A.
CLASS 3
Prizes:
Open Reversible Ploughs
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Sponsored by E. O. Culverwell and W.K.P.M.A.
CLASS 4
Prizes:
Local Reversible Ploughs. For Competitors who have not won a first prize
at any Ploughing Match since 1st November 2011
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Sponsored by W.K.P.M.A. and Fgs Agri Ltd
CLASS 5
Prizes:
CLASS 6
Local Reversible Ploughs. For Competitors who have not won a first prize
at any Ploughing Match since 1st November 2011
1st £20
2nd £10
3rd £5
Sponsored by W.K.P.M.A. and R.A.M.S.A.K. Ltd
OPEN Reversible Match Ploughs.
To be ploughed under Society of Ploughmen rules.
Sponsored by W.K.P.M.A.
CLASS 7
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Sponsored by W.K.P.M.A.
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LAYOUT FOR REVERSIBLE PLOUGHS
CLASSES 3, 4 & 5
CANT 1
CANT 2
CANT 3
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CANT 1
CANT 2
The Initial Run (1) to open the split, throws towards your higher lettered cant.
THE SPLIT IS NOW JUDGED BEFORE ANY FURTHER PLOUGHING.
The Second Run (2) closes the split, taking furrows (1) and throwing them
towards your own cant.
The third run (3) throws furrows against those from Run (2).
Now you can proceed to the other side of your cant, Run (4) throwing away
from your higher lettered cant.
On reaching your opening, the last run should ideally leave all ground
ploughed with a clean, open furrow.
THE PLOUGH MUST BE REVERSED AT EACH END, EXCEPT AFTER THE
OPENING SPLIT.
As approved by Society of Ploughmen
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WEALD OF KENT PLOUGHING MATCH RULES
1.
PLOUGHS
a.
Tractor ploughs to be fitted with skimmers.
b.
Tailpieces are allowed – the maximum size to be 26cm long and 22cm wide. The end of tailpiece to be no more than
32cm from the end of the mouldboard.
c.
Plough bodies must be in a ‘ploughing’ position at all times.
d.
All plough bodies must be used when finishing.
e.
Extraneous attachments that manipulate the furrows or scratches are not allowed.
2. TIME ALLOWED
a.
All competitors to be ready to start at 8am.
b.
Ploughing to start at 8.30am and all ground must be finished in 3 hours.
c.
Failure to complete in allotted time will not receive any points for closing up and finishing.
d.
15 minutes extra time for any cast-off done after the ploughing has commenced.
e.
At the finishing signal a competitor can complete the run without stopping.
PENALTY FOR FAILING TO FINISH - DISQUALIFICATION.
3. OPENING
a. Conventional ploughing – double opening – no land shall be left unturned.
b. Reversible ploughing – single furrow opening with right-hand bodies.
4. START
a.
Conventional ploughing – start to consist of 11 or 12 furrows.
b.
Reversible ploughing – start consists of 8 or 9 furrows.
c.
Horse ploughing – start consists of 8 furrows.
d.
Competitors to cast towards the next highest number plot.
5. FINISH
a.
Conventional ploughing – Finish to consist of last 8 furrows.
b.
Reversible ploughing – finish to consist of last 15 or 16 furrows (ie 3 furrow ploughs – 15 furrows, 2 or 4 furrow ploughs
– 16 furrows).
c.
Horse ploughing – finish to consist of last 8 furrows.
d.
Last furrow to be ploughed towards competitor’s own start.
6. DEPTH
Depth to be reached on completion of start and adhered to until commencing the finish.
a.
Tractor ploughing – minimum depth 8 inches.
b.
Vintage tractor ploughing – minimum depth 6 inches.
7. ONE-WAY PLOUGHING – REVERSIBLE PLOUGHS
a.
The competitor should make a scratch for his last 15 or 16 furrows whilst openings are being judged (Class 6 only).
After the opening split has been judged, the competitor proceeds to:
b.
Plough 8 or 9 furrows towards the lower numbered plot (Class 6 only).
c.
Start at the next highest number and complete his ‘butts’ (Class 6 only).
d.
Complete the last 15 or 16 furrows (15 furrows – 3 furrow ploughs; 16 furrows – 2 or 4 furrow plough.).
e.
Alternate bodies to be used at all times. Each run to be completed before the plough is tumed over.
f.
The use of sighting poles at the start of the butts is not allowed.
8. VINTAGE PLOUGHING
a.
Plough bodies must be made for the plough at the time of manufacture.
b.
Skimmers and tailpieces optional.
c.
Tailpieces should not be adapted to manipulate the furrows or scratches.
9. HORSE PLOUGHING
a.
Competitors can use one or two horses at the finish.
b.
Leading of horses by one assistant is permitted.
c.
Horses must not be left unattended on the headland.
d.
In general purpose ploughing, all competitors must make a double opening split.
10. GENERAL
a.
Rolling not allowed – penalty 20 points deduction.
b.
Twin tractor wheels not allowed.
c.
Three sighting poles only – assistance to set and remove is allowed. No other assistance allowed.
d.
Handling, treading or shaping of scratches or furrows is not allowed (for exception see rule 8b).
e.
Only one wheelmark allowed at the finish in tractor ploughing.
f.
Any abuse or dispute by a competitor with an official of the Society of Ploughmen is not acceptable and will be penalised.
g.
The WKPMA is fully aware of the rules and regulations concerning the use of rebated (red) diesel, and the licensing
requirements thereof. However, it is the responsibility of the individual concerned to ensure they are acting within
the law.
11. FINAL DECISION
Any questions arising and not provided for in these rules shall be decided by the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be
final and binding.
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POINTS FOR PLOUGHING
Conventional Ploughs
Opening .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Well cut, uniform and straight
Start (11 or 12 furrows) .................................................................................................................... 20
Uniform, level and straightness
Seed Bed ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Weed control and soil made available
Firmness ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Firm, well packed furrows, no holes
Uniformity ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Clearly defined uniform furrows, straightness and no pairing of furrows
Finish ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Uniform, shallow and straightness
Ins and Outs .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Neat, accurate and regular
General Appearance ........................................................................................................................... 20
Workmanship and general appearance of the whole plot
Note: Seedbed, firmness and uniformity cover the whole of the plot,
ie start furrows, butts and final 15 or 16 furrows.
Reversible Ploughs
Opening .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Well cut, uniform and straight
Start (8 or 9 furrows) ......................................................................................................................... 20
Uniform, level and straightness
Seed Bed ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Weed control and soil made available
Firmness ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Firm, well packed furrows, no holes
Uniformity ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Clearly defined uniform furrows, straightness and no pairing of furrows
Joining Furrow & Butts (Class 6 only) ........................................................................................... 20
Neat, accurate with no dips or mounds
Finish (last 15 or 16 furrows) ........................................................................................................... 20
Uniform, shallow and straightness
Accuracy or final Furrow .................................................................................................................. 20
Close to first furrow with no unploughed or re-ploughed land
Ins and Outs .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Neat, accurate and regular
General Appearance ........................................................................................................................... 20
Workmanship and general appearance of the whole plot
Penalty Deducations
Two wheel marks .......................................................
Finish wrong way ........................................................
Depth infringement ...................................................
Rolling ............................................................................
Failure to adhere to the Safety Policy ..................
20 points penalty
20 points penalty
25 points per cm below specified depth
25 points penalty
Disqualification
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CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by the late John Geering, Esq.
To the CHAMPION PLOUGHMAN:To be ploughed for by the 1st Prize Winners of
Classes 1, 2 and Vintage A, B, C and D.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by Kent & Sussex Fuel Services Ltd.
To the CHAMPION PLOUGHMAN:To be ploughed for by the 1st Prize Winners of
Classes 3, 4 and 5.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by the late Mrs. Freda Jenner
To the Winner of Class 1.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by the late P. Hocken, Esq.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by the late Alfred Day, Esq. O.B.E., J.P.
To the Winner of Class Vintage A.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by Mr. B. Jones, Esq. in memory of
Mrs. Freda Jenner..
CHALLENGE CUP.To the Winner of Class Vintage C.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by F. A. & G. Beard in Memory of Fred Beard, Esq.
To the Winner of Class Vintage D.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by Messrs. C. Foreman & Sons Ltd.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by Haynes Ltd. in memory of John May
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by Fegan Homes.
CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by the late E. Bowles, Esq.
CHALLENGE SHIELD. Presented by RAMSAK Ltd.
PETER DAY AWARD. Presented by Peter Day, Esq J.P.
For the best performance by a competitor aged 25 or under who has not won a
first prize at the Weald of Kent ploughing match or this award before.
WARNING
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PLEASE BE AWARE
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Award to Champion Ploughman £25.00 donated by the W.K.P.M.A.
J. Ralph Stevens Challenge Cup and £10.00 awarded for the best work in a Class
by a Competitor employed by an Agricultural Contractor.
£5.00 to the best bona-fide Y.F.C. member ploughing in any Class.
Ford Farming Award presented by the Ford Motor Co. for the best all round
performance by a Ford tractor.
Tony Heathcote Memorial Award presented in memory of Tony Heathcote of
Drake & Fletcher by Maureen Hague to the highest scoring unplaced Association
Member.
The R.A.M.S.A.K. CHALLENGE TROPHY presented to the machinery ring
member or employee of a member scoring the highest marks in any Class.
Challenge Cup presented by the Cantagrians Association for the best work in
any class by a competitor who is an old student of Hadlow College, K.F.I. or K.H.I.
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The TONY FARMER MEMORIAL TROPHY presented by Burden Bros Ltd for
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1. Competitors may open in two or three furrows at their discretion but in every case
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2. Each competitor must show TEN furrows before starting to split out to their neighbour’s work. Before
starting to split out Competitors must check that the neighbour has completed FIVE furrows also.
3. Competitors continue to turn to the plot with the next highest number until their own is completed.
The last furrow must be thrown towards the Competitor’s own crown.
4. All ploughing must be a minimum of FIVE INCHES deep except for the first two furrows i.e., one of
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5. Each Competitor shall be allowed ONE ASSISTANT ONLY on the plot to lead the horses if desired for
the opening split out and the first three turns around the crown and/or for the last three turns of the
finish.Any other leading than this on the Competitor’s plot will cost an IMMEDIATE DEDUCTION of a
minimum of TWENTY-FIVE points from the Competitor’s final marking.
6. The Competitor alone must set and/or adjust the plough.
7. HANDLING.There must be NO handling or shaping of the work after the veering has been completed.
8. Provided that the Stewards are alerted immediately allowance will be made for time lost through a
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11. Boats, Presses and Seamers may be used ONLY IN HIGH CUT CLASSES.
12. Penalties shall apply for lack of depth, wrongful assistance, handling work after the veering is completed,
late finishing or otherwise breaking or failing to abide by these Rules.
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Split 10 points; Straightness 20 points.
14. Size of Plots: for Three Hours’ Work 7 yds. x 80 yds. (or the equivalent i.e., 560 sq. yds.).
The Class for the Best Turned Out Plough Team shall be judged before Ploughing begins.
The Best Pair of Horses shall be selected during the Ploughing .
It is intended that there shall be a clear 12 yds. for the headland.
In the event of any protest or appeal the decision made jointly by the Chairman, the Chief Steward and the
Plot Steward shall be Final and Binding.
Prizes:
1st £50
2nd £30
3rd £20
A TROPHY donated by the late F. C. Hall, Esq., for the Best Turn-Out.
A TROPHY presented by the Association to the Winner
ROSETTES to be presented to the pair of Shires or Shire-type horses that the Judge would most like to
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2015 WKPMA GROWING CROPS COMPETITION
RESULTS
Stewards: Messrs W Thompson, O A Reynolds
Judges:
Messrs R Baker and B Warcup
The Willmot Pertwee Challenge Trophy to the overall winner, Sponsored by Agrii
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2nd
3rd
4th
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R Budd
115 points
97 points
95 points
92 points
Best Cereal Crop (not won by the overall winner) – The Matthew Steel Challenge Trophy
R R Day Ltd with a crop of Skyfall Group 1 Wheat
Best Break Crop (not won by the overall winner) – The Foreman (Headcorn) Trophy
YOAR Farms with a crop of Vertigo Spring Beans
CLASS RESULTS
MAIZE
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Sponsored by Agri-Expo (SE)
S Reynolds
YOAR Farms
G Reynolds
FGS Agri Ltd
SPRING BEANS
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Sponsored by T Denne & Sons
YOAR Farms
R Budd
Eckley Farms
WINTER OILSEED RAPE
1st
2nd
2nd
4th
12 Entries
48 points
36 points
36 points
12 points
Sponsored by HL Hutchinson
5 Entries
20 points
15 points
10 points
5 points
TAP Frontier
4 Entries
16 points
12 points
8 points
4 points
Sponsored by ProCam Rutherfords
4 Entries
16 points
12 points
8 points
4 points
Peter Scott & Son
Dr RJ Wratten
ST Ridley & Son
J Coates
SPRING BARLEY
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
R R Day Ltd
BD Thompson
ST Ridley & Son
Eckley Farms
WINTER BARLEY
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
J Emery
R Budd
YOAR Farms
Harry Veall Ltd
16 Entries
64 points
48 points
32 points
16 points
Sponsored by TD Boxall
BD Thompson
FGS Agri Ltd
Spelmonden Est Co
R Budd
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1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5 Entries
20 points
15 points
10 points
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GROUP 1 WHEATS
1st
R R Day Ltd
2nd
JPF Farms
2nd
Dr RJ Wratten
2nd
BD Thompson
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1st
2nd
3rd
4th
15 Entries
60 points
45 points
45 points
45 points
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36 points
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R Budd
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1st
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4th
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YOAR Farms
BD Thompson
9 Entries
36 points
27 points
18 points
9 points
10 Entries
40 points
30 points
20 points
10 points
10 points
The Committee would like to that all those who entered the competition, to those
companies who kindly provided sponsorship, and to the judges who had the unenviable
task of viewing many fields and making some difficult decisions. Special thanks should also
go to my joint steward Arthur Reynolds. There were 91 crops entered resulting in 21
different farms being placed across the competition.The standard of entries was once again
high, and although it was a long day, it was an enjoyable one !
First and Second placed samples will be on display in the secretary’s tent at the ploughing
match and at the Ashford Cattle Show on 30th November and 1st December 2015
Will Thompson CHIEF-STEWARD
KENT PLOUGHING MATCH FIXTURES 2015
6th September, 2015
26th September, 2015
3rd October, 2015
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Further details from Liz Webb
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HOP COMPETITION
Samples will be on view at the
Marden Cricket and Hockey Club from 6.30pm, 18th November 2015
Anyone wishing to bring a sample to the Marden Cricket and Hockey Club
should be reminded of the recognised size specifications of hop samples –
5" long, 4" wide, 4" deep, (Standard size 5" length).
LABELS CAN BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION TO THE SECRETARY.
RULES
1. A Drier may enter more than one entry in each class as long as they are of
a different variety.
2. All samples should be delivered to Marden Hockey Club by midday on
18th November 2015.
3. Each sample when wrapped will be numbered by the Steward and all samples
sent to a Showroom for judging.
4. The Stewards reserve the right to discard any samples which fail to meet
the competition standard.
5. Only One Sample per pocket will be allowed.
6. Samples for Classes 5 and 6 should be accompanied by a core sample for
analysis.
CLASSES
Class 1.
Class 2.
Class 3.
Class 4.
Class 5.
Class 6.
Fuggle and Progress
Challenger, Northdown, Boadicea
Golding TA200
W.G.V., First Gold, Bramling Cross
Alpha and Show class for Admiral, Phoenix, Pilgrim, Pilot
Alpha and Show Class for Target
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CHALLENGE CUPS
Best Sample in the Competition
Second Best Sample in Competition
Third Best Sample in Competition
Sandhurst Cup
Watson, Christie & House Ltd.
Russell Cup
Challenge Cups will be awarded to winners of Classes as follows:
Class 1. Presented by the late Capt. James Day, Esq.
Class 2. Presented by C. E. & W. S. Millison Ltd.
Class 3. Presented by Messrs. Universal Crop Protection Ltd.
Class 4. Presented by Messrs.Whitbread & Co. Ltd.
Class 5. Show Cup presented by
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Alpha Cup: S.T.Tipples Cup
Class 6. Show Cup presented by Messrs.Watson, Christie and House Ltd.
Alpha award: Silver Salver presented by Messrs. J.W. Chafer Ltd.
Entry Forms from S.T. Highwood, Crow Plain Farm, Horsmonden, Kent.
Telephone: 01892 730468
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CHALLENGE CUP.
Presented by Bruff Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for the best sample of Target in Class 6.
CHALLENGE CUP.
Presented by K.E.F. Ltd. for the best sample in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4.
CHALLENGE CUP.
Presented by Messrs. Drake & Fletcher Ltd., for the best Golding Sample.
ANDREW REID MEMORIAL CUP.
Presented by Shingle Barn Farms Ltd., to the Youngest Competitor winning a Class.
Entry Fee per Sample:
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£3.00 Non-Members
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J. R. Breach, Esq.
K. Britt, Esq.
Brook Hospital For Animals
D. N. Burdge, Esq.
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W. G. Calcutt, Esq.
A. Campbell, Esq
H. A. Carpenter
Mrs. B. Chantler
R. Chantler, Esq.
T. Chapman, Esq.
J. D. Chinn, Esq.
Mrs. Caroline Clarke
G. Clark, Esq.
H. Clark, Esq.
S. A. Clark, Esq.
P. J. Cleary, Esq.
S. M. Cleverdon, Esq.
Clock House Farm
N. Coffin, Esq.
R. C. Coleman, Esq.
A. B. Coombe-Jones, Esq.
R. Cooper Esq.
P. Curd
C. R. Dawes, Esq.
David Clark Farms
G. E. Day, Esq.
J. Day, Esq.
R. R. Day, Esq.
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R. Day, Esq.
M. Dear, Esq.
Derrick May Farms
R. Dixon, Esq.
C. Duffield, Esq.
A. Dungey & Sons
G. Eckley, Esq.
M. Eckley, Esq.
R. A. E. Eckley, Esq.
C. Edmed, Esq.
A. Edmonds, Esq.
H. Edwards, Esq.
Mrs. A. Elliott
H. J. & J. C. Emery, Esq.
M Ensoll, Esq
W. Everett, Esq.
N. Farris, Esq.
Ned Farris, Esq.
R. M. Farris, Esq.
R. Fermor Esq.
G. Field, Esq.
G. Fletcher, Esq.
A. Ford Esq.
R. Ford, Esq.
J. Forknall, Esq.
C. Foster, Esq.
M. Friday, Esq.
C. Gadsden, Esq.
M. Garner, Esq.
D. Goff, Esq.
J. Greengrow, Esq.
H. Guntrip, Esq.
Hadlow College
R. Hale, Esq.
H.E. Hall & Son Ltd.
K. E. Hammant, Esq.
Harts Heath, Staplehurst
F. Harvey, Esq.
N. Hayward, Esq.
J. R. Henley, Esq.
N. A. Henley, Esq.
S. Highwood, Esq.
P. Highwood, Esq.
Wm. Highwood, Esq.
I. Hogben, Esq.
B. A. Holmes, Esq.
B. Holloway, Esq.
Mrs N. Holloway
Hop Engineering
M. Howells, Esq.
M Howland, Esq.
A.W. Hurley, Esq.
A. Hyde, Esq.
M. Ide, Esq.
A. Jones, Esq.
B. Jones, Esq.
M. Keates Wilson, Esq.
R. Kennett, Esq.
Kent Farmline
G. N. King, Esq.
G. D. Kirby, Esq.
G. Kite, Esq.
S.W. Knight, Esq.
P. Lampard, Esq.
W. R. Larkin Ltd.
R. Lewis, Esq.
C. Lillywhite, Esq.
I. Linch, Esq.
R. D. Lowrie, Esq.
Mrs. L. Mannington
R. A. March & Ptnrs
M. A. Marden, Esq.
M. J. Marden, Esq.
A. P. Marden, Esq.
J. May, Esq.
Lord Patrick Mayhew, Q.C.
R.T. Maylam, Esq.
M. J. Millen, Esq.
T. Moon, Esq.
M. Moore, Esq.
M.Morgan
L. P. Morrish, Esq.
Mrs D Morrison
R. Munn, Esq.
J. Nabbs, Esq.
G. D. Neame, Esq.
R. Neath, Esq.
S. Nesfield, Esq.
LIST OF MEMBERS continued
J. Neville, Esq.
G. Newport, Esq.
J. P. Nicholas, Esq.
M. Norley, Esq.
T. Offen, Esq.
D. Orpin, Esq.
M. Osgood Esq.
E. I. Overy, Esq.
N. Overy, Esq.
T. Overy, Esq
M. J. Packham, Esq.
W. G. Packham, Esq.
G. A. Packham, Esq.
Miss K. Packham
Mrs. L. A. Packham
K. E. Palmer, Esq.
A.W. F. & P. A. Parker
J. F. Parsons, Esq.
T. Penfold, Esq.
R. Pierce, Esq.
D. Pilcher, Esq.
I. Pilcher, Esq.
A. Preisig, Esq.
D.A. Quarington, Esq.
G.J Reynolds
A. Ribbins, Esq.
K. Riding-Felce, Esq.
N. Ridley, Esq.
S. Ridley, Esq.
R.J. Rigby, Esq.
J. Rogers, Esq.
J. Russell, Esq.
M. Scott, Esq.
A. J. Seale, Esq.
A. N. Scripps, Esq.
R. Shroeder, Esq.
J. Simpson, Esq.
C. J. Smith, Esq.
Spelmonden Estate Co. Ltd
W. Steel, Esq.
F. Sternberg Farms Ltd.
Stevens Farms Ltd.
J. R. Stevens, Esq.
J. Stock, Esq.
G. H. Stonham, Esq.
S. J.Tassell, Esq.
R. P.Thomas, Esq.
B. D.Thompson, Esq.
P. R.Thompson, Esq.
W.Thompson, Esq
J. P.Tipples, Esq.
H. G.Tompsett & Sons
H.Veall Ltd.
R. D.Warner, Esq.
Weald Property Management
S.Weeks & Son
L.Wheeler & Sons
M.Wheeler, Esq.
J. R.Wickham, Esq.
N. J.Wickham, Esq.
P. B.Wickham, Esq.
Miss R.Wickham
G.Williams, Esq.
Mrs. N.Williams
F. G. & J. E.Wilson
M. K.Wilson, Esq.
A.Wise, Esq.
D.Woodgate, Esq.
H.Worth, Esq.
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NatWest
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CLM
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THE HISTORY OF THE
MK9 TA805 SPITFIRE
During the dark days of the Battle of
Britain, the sight and sound of a
Hurricane and Spitfire overhead gave hope
and encouragement to the
civilians caught up in the war.
It was however the Spitfire that
became the icon of the battle.
With victory in 1945 thousands of
Spitfires were scrapped and only the
later marks were to continue in RAF
service until the late 1950’s. One
aircraft built just before the war ended
was a Spitfire Mk9 serialised TA805.
It was built at the Supermarine works at
Castle Bromwich in the West Midlands and
started its career with the RAF at 29 Maintenance
Unit in December 1944.
It joined the183 Gold Coast Squadron based at
Chilbolton on the 17th June 1945. The squadron
were then converting from the Hawker Typhoon
to the Spitfire. It did not however stay long with
183 as it was ransferred to the 234 Madras
Presidency Squadron at Bentwaters in Suffolk on
the 27th July. This squadron had converted from
the Mustang to the Spitfire and were shortly due
to fly down to Hawkinge in Kent to attend a
Practice Armament Camp. After one month the
squadron returned to Bentwaters where, with the
cessation of war, 234 Squadron were to be part of
a wing of 24 Squadrons led by the legendary Battle
of Britain ace and later famous test pilot, Wg Cdr
Roland P Beamont DSO and Bar DFC. This
wing flew the 1945 Battle of Britain
commemoration flight over London in September
and it is possible that TA805 was one of the
aircraft taking part.
The mortal remains of TA805 arrived at the
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Airframe Assemblies works,
Sandown, Isle of Wright in early 1992.
Having previously been in storage in Sussex.
The dormant period continued for another
3 years or so until the current owners
acquired the aircraft. Work to return her
to flying condition started in early 1996.
The period up until July 1997 being
taken up with the manufacture of
the many pieces that make up a
Spitfire fuselage. These small
pieces being made up into subassemblies such as fuselage
Frame 9.
Also along with the new
build items, as much original
material as possible was
removed from the remains,
for incorporation into
the rebuild.
With the kit of parts ready,
assembly in the build fixture commenced in
August 1997.
New skins started being cut in and drilled off in
November 1997. Skinning work continued,
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ABBREVIATED HISTORY
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Photo Courtesy of
Paul Campbell / Kent Spitfire
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Built at Castle Bromwich, 1945
Delivered to Royal Air Force as TA805, 1945
Accepted by 39MU, January 3, 1945
Allocated to 183 Squadron, June 24, 1945
Transferred to 234 Squadron, August 2, 1945
Delivered to South African Air Force as ???
BOC: March 11, 1949
SOC: 1954
South African Metal & Machinery Co, Salt River,
Cape Town, 1954
SAAF Museum, Snake Valley AB, 1981-1989
Fuselage hulk
Steve Atkins, Oxford, UK, 1989-1995
Restoration project, stored, Isle-Of-Wight, 1995
Peter R. Monk/Mike Simpson, Maidstone, UK, April 29,
1996-2015
Registered as G-PMNF
Restored to airworthy by Airframe Assemblies,
Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK, 2001-2003
Restoration continued at Duxford, March 17, 2003
Engine runs at Duxford, May 12, 2005
First flight December 7, 2005
Flown in 234 Sqn scheme as TA805/FX-M
resulting in the completed fuselage
out of the build fixture in July 1998.
In parallel with the wing work, another major subassembly being built of the fin.
With the basic fuselage finished, the next major
task was the building of the wings. This following
a similar pattern, with many months being spent
making components and sub-assemblies prior to
the start of the build. This task was not made any
easier with the need to move the whole of
Airframe Assemblies to a larger premises in May
2000. The new "works" being located on the other
side of town, with '805 turning a few heads as she
made the trip! She arrived safe and was carefully
unloaded.
Restoration of the cockpit internal details and
instrument panels is complete.
Along with the wing build, the bare fuselage was
kitted out with various items of plumbing/systems
and cockpit instruments during this period.
Wings are finished, complete with wing tips, flaps
and ailerons.
The fuselage of TA805 departs Airframe
Assemblies on June 26, 2002. Initially to
Sedlescombe in Sussex, prior to ARCO at
Duxford for fitting of engine and final assembly.
The wings and final stages of assembly are
undertaken. Skinning, fitting of gun covers and
access doors are complete. Wing tips are under
construction.
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