2015 Three Magpies

Written by Jackie Jenkins on 20 August 2015 - No Comments

2015 Three Magpies

The rally field was behind a pub which was convenient for an evening meal or two. Seven vans attended.

Friday morning we headed into Devizes to tour Wadsworth Brewery. We were fortunate to see the shire horses who had just returned from deliveries. The tour ended with samples of some of the beers - very enjoyable!

We had a group meal in the evening with strawberries and ice cream after to celebrate a birthday. The birthday boy was surprised by a gun totting cowgirl and Bertie Bassett, all good fun!

Saturday was our annual boules competition for the Keith Forder Cup. During a break in proceedings we enjoyed sandwiches and scones (with cream & jam).

Most of us managed a visit to Caen Hill Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal whilst on the rally - 29 locks between Rowde and Devizes rising 237 feet over a 2 mile stretch (1 in 44 gradient). Hard work for those traveling the canal and a good walk for those just taking a look.

A busy rally, full of fun and things to do.

01. Just the rally officers us on the rally field

01. Just the rally officers us on the rally field

02. Time to put up the party tent

02. Time to put up the party tent

03. Betty holds the tent down

03. Betty holds the tent down

04. Irene  Rob take a well earned rest

04. Irene Rob take a well earned rest

05. A ball of light

05. A ball of light

06. On the tour of Wadsworth Brewery

06. On the tour of Wadsworth Brewery

07. The Steam Engine used by the brewery in the early 1900s

07. The Steam Engine used by the brewery in the early 1900s

08. Pete looks around the workshop where they paint the pub signs

08. Pete looks around the workshop where they paint the pub signs

09. Everyone wants to say hello to the shire horse

09. Everyone wants to say hello to the shire horse

10. The tour is almost over

10. The tour is almost over

11. Dennis takes a last look at the carts

11. Dennis takes a last look at the carts

12. A quick look in the tack room

12. A quick look in the tack room

13. Time to walk back to the brewery

13. Time to walk back to the brewery

14. This is what Pete came for

14. This is what Pete came for

15. Taking a rest in the bar

15. Taking a rest in the bar

16. The tour group

16. The tour group

17. A group meal in the party tent

17. A group meal in the party tent

18. Betty arrives and pulls out a gun

18. Betty arrives and pulls out a gun

19. Who is she gunning for

19. Who is she gunning for

20. She is dressed to kill

20. She is dressed to kill

21. Allan enjoys the fun

21. Allan enjoys the fun

22. Betty holds the Sweetie at gun point

22. Betty holds the Sweetie at gun point

23. It is a treat for Allans birthday

23. It is a treat for Allans birthday

24. Relaxing after the entertainment

24. Relaxing after the entertainment

25. Something has tickled Maggi

25. Something has tickled Maggi

26. Bill shares the joke with Mike and Jenny

26. Bill shares the joke with Mike and Jenny

27. Court Gardens NT

27. Court Gardens NT

28. Enjoying Court Gardens NT

28. Enjoying Court Gardens NT

29. Court Gardens NT

29. Court Gardens NT

30. Dennis gives instructions

30. Dennis gives instructions

31. and shows us what to do

31. and shows us what to do

32. Jenny takes a turn

32. Jenny takes a turn

33. A short break for scones with jam and cream

33. A short break for scones with jam and cream

34. Back to business where did Irene get that hat

34. Back to business where did Irene get that hat

35. Action shot from Allan

35. Action shot from Allan

36. The winners - Dennis  Jo

36. The winners - Dennis Jo

37. Caen Hill Lock Flight

37. Caen Hill Lock Flight

38. Caen Hill Lock Flight

38. Caen Hill Lock Flight

39. Two barges in the locks

39. Two barges in the locks

40. Ready to come out of the lock

40. Ready to come out of the lock

41. Out they come

41. Out they come

42. Just enough room

42. Just enough room

43. Its a steep walk up the locks

43. Its a steep walk up the locks

44. Sharing the days activities

44. Sharing the days activities

45. Drinks and chat in the evening

45. Drinks and chat in the evening

 

 

 

 

 

 

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