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It is with sadness that we have learned the death of John Bolton who passed away the 3rd of January 2023. John was a well known and respected gentleman whom always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. These pictures were taken at the 2016 rally where John won the cup for the superb completion of 12 year restoration of Marshall Traction engine 'Old Lass'. His Funeral will take place on Thursday 2nd February at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate at 12:30pm followed by a gathering at the Blue Bell, Arkendale. |
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of our former secretary Mr Chris Edwards who passed away on the 6th of April after a battle with cancer.
His funeral will be held on Monday 25th April 2022 at 2pm at Kirkletham Crematorium. There will be a get together to celebrate his life after at the Cleveland Inn, Commondale. (No black Ties) |
It is with sadness we have received the news that On 3rd March 2021, Dennis Bainbridge, age 93, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.
His funeral will take place on Wednesday 31st March at 11:00am and can be accessed online, please contact [email protected] if you would like the log on details. The family are planning to put together a digital book of memories, as a way of celebrating my his life. If you have a particular memory or photo of him, which you like to be included just let Dawn know on the above email.
Dennis was involved heavily in the early years of traction engine rallies and the steam movement. He was a GYTEC committee member in the early 90's helping stage the first rally at Duncombe park and took a keen interest in all manner of vintage vehicles from Steam to Motor Bikes, Tractors and in fact, anything mechanical!
Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
(Pictured left in the white shirt back in 1968)
His funeral will take place on Wednesday 31st March at 11:00am and can be accessed online, please contact [email protected] if you would like the log on details. The family are planning to put together a digital book of memories, as a way of celebrating my his life. If you have a particular memory or photo of him, which you like to be included just let Dawn know on the above email.
Dennis was involved heavily in the early years of traction engine rallies and the steam movement. He was a GYTEC committee member in the early 90's helping stage the first rally at Duncombe park and took a keen interest in all manner of vintage vehicles from Steam to Motor Bikes, Tractors and in fact, anything mechanical!
Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
(Pictured left in the white shirt back in 1968)
It is with sadness we have received the news that one of our long standing and eldest members of the Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club, Mrs J Rockliff (pictured seated second from left) passed away on the 29th of June aged 97.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
03/07/2020
It is with sadness we have received the news that one of, if not,the longest standing member of the Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Brian Rockliff passed away this week after a short period of illness.
Brian pictured left and below on his Traction Engine 'Surprise' at several years of Duncombe Park steam rally.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
05/01/2019
The Funeral will take place at Newton - on - Ouse Church on Tuesday the 22nd of January at 12 noon.
Post code for church is YO30 2BN
Brian pictured left and below on his Traction Engine 'Surprise' at several years of Duncombe Park steam rally.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
05/01/2019
The Funeral will take place at Newton - on - Ouse Church on Tuesday the 22nd of January at 12 noon.
Post code for church is YO30 2BN
The rally form above!! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_kg4R1T4TM&feature=youtu.be
Thanks to Brad Anderson for publishing this on youtube so soon!
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The military wives choir will be preforming on the Flower of May stage at 1.30pm and 3.30pm each day. https://www.facebook.com/Leemingmwc/
Working demonstrations of wood sawing, threshing and straw baling will be in action at regular intervals across the weekend and heavy haulage demonstration will show the strength of a big stem engine.
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A special Exhibition of thornycroft wagons presented by John Marshall featuring no less that 7 in various stages of restoration, plus history, casting of new parts and painting and sign-writing demonstrations will be at the 2017 rally.
The 2016 Rally program is available to purchase for £3 on the gate or form the secretaries tent. This includes all you need to know about the rally and more detailed information on exhibits as well history behind each kind of exhibit.
Roading to the rally again this year, on Friday 1st July, is Prestons of Potto's Burrell Showmans, Lightening ll. From Stokesley they will tackle both Clay bank and Newgate bank taking in the lovely scenery of billsdale on the way.
A Great Opportunity for you to do something different and get involved in the Duncombe Park Rally!!
The rally and your club - the Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club ….needs you and your friends and family to help?
Setting up and running a rally is great fun and so rewarding …transforming Duncombe Park into a safe , yet exciting rally venue is hard work but most enjoyable and so if you have some spare time, have any special skills - be they organisational , practical or just pure enthusiasm then why not get involved? Come as a group of friends / family and get involved Working as part of an friendly bunch of committee members help is needed anytime from the Tuesday before the rally - 30th June 2015 through to Monday 6th July. Helpers are able to camp on site and use the facilities throughout the set up / take down period.
At this stage we’d just like an indication of who may be able to help and what skills you can offer, enthusiasm and sense of humour being the key traits! There is no commitment at this stage – we just want to get a database of people we can approach nearer the time – the Rally may be months away but for the GYTEC Committee the 2015 Rally Planning process is already well under way!
So if you think you’d like to get involved then please contact any of the committee members or call Barry on 07702 749202 , e mail [email protected]
The rally and your club - the Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club ….needs you and your friends and family to help?
Setting up and running a rally is great fun and so rewarding …transforming Duncombe Park into a safe , yet exciting rally venue is hard work but most enjoyable and so if you have some spare time, have any special skills - be they organisational , practical or just pure enthusiasm then why not get involved? Come as a group of friends / family and get involved Working as part of an friendly bunch of committee members help is needed anytime from the Tuesday before the rally - 30th June 2015 through to Monday 6th July. Helpers are able to camp on site and use the facilities throughout the set up / take down period.
At this stage we’d just like an indication of who may be able to help and what skills you can offer, enthusiasm and sense of humour being the key traits! There is no commitment at this stage – we just want to get a database of people we can approach nearer the time – the Rally may be months away but for the GYTEC Committee the 2015 Rally Planning process is already well under way!
So if you think you’d like to get involved then please contact any of the committee members or call Barry on 07702 749202 , e mail [email protected]
New president:
Mrs Anne Preston is taking up the role of president, gladly following in the foot steps of her late husband Richard. she was delighted to be asked.
Mrs Anne Preston is taking up the role of president, gladly following in the foot steps of her late husband Richard. she was delighted to be asked.
It is with great sadness that we bring the news of the death of our proud President and key GYTEC member, of many years, Mr Richard Preston who passed away earlier this week.
A tribute from film maker Paul Donoghue is available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1uTbJ1DqPg
A man who always had a story to tell!
The details for the funeral are as follows:
Saturday 10th January 11.00 am at the All Saints Church Hutton Rudby. Following the service there will be a wake held at the Preston collection which is also in Hutton Rudby.
Our thoughts are with Anne, his family and friends Rest in peace.
Steve Wilkinson’s funeral will be held at St Wilfrid’s Church, Kirby Knowle, next Wednesday, 25th March 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Once again it is with yet more great sadness we bring the news of the death of Steve Wilkinson who died in a tragic accident earlier today. A key committee member in running our rally, Steve was a most genuine person, with a kind heart and willing hands he would always, always get the job done. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Steve. 2015-03-13
Once again it is with yet more great sadness we bring the news of the death of Steve Wilkinson who died in a tragic accident earlier today. A key committee member in running our rally, Steve was a most genuine person, with a kind heart and willing hands he would always, always get the job done. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Steve. 2015-03-13
Another note of sadness - Alan Bulmer Passed away Peacefully on March 31st, 2015, aged 80 Years. He was a boiler inspector for a lot of the engine men and he was well known on rally scene, a club member and regular attendee at our rallies.
His memorial service is to be held at All Saints Church, Slingsby on Friday, April 10th, at 4.30 pm. Our thoughts are with his Wife and extended family. Rest in peace Alan.
Duncombe park 2015 will be also be welcoming some four legged friends in the form of the The Highmoor Bloodhounds
Established in 2012, they are Yorkshire’s first pack of Bloodhounds. We promote and pursue the sport of hunting a human quarry with a pack of bloodhounds bred and trained for this purpose. Hunting to bloodhounds is a recognized equestrian/hound sport in its own right and is distinct in character from all other forms of hunting. More information can be found on there website: http://www.highmoorbloodhounds.com/
Established in 2012, they are Yorkshire’s first pack of Bloodhounds. We promote and pursue the sport of hunting a human quarry with a pack of bloodhounds bred and trained for this purpose. Hunting to bloodhounds is a recognized equestrian/hound sport in its own right and is distinct in character from all other forms of hunting. More information can be found on there website: http://www.highmoorbloodhounds.com/
This year, 2015, as a special guest we have, to entertain you, James Dylan's Stuntworld, the most experienced Stunt Team in Great Britain, James Dylan has performed stunts all over the world and accumulated five World Records on the way, his exploits have been shown on various television shows including 'The Worlds Most Amazing Videos'. He has got together a team of the most talented riders that will amaze you with their unbelievable skills.
The Team perform two thirty minute shows that include Ramp Jumps, Wheelies, Stoppies and many more remarkable stunts that need to be seen to be believed. All this around a central core of hilarious banter from the commentator. This show always draws the biggest crowds and there is nothing the riders like more than hearing the audience cheering, clapping and shouting for more! A vidieo clip of what you might expect in on his website: http://www.stuntworld.co.uk/stunt_show_photos.html
The Team perform two thirty minute shows that include Ramp Jumps, Wheelies, Stoppies and many more remarkable stunts that need to be seen to be believed. All this around a central core of hilarious banter from the commentator. This show always draws the biggest crowds and there is nothing the riders like more than hearing the audience cheering, clapping and shouting for more! A vidieo clip of what you might expect in on his website: http://www.stuntworld.co.uk/stunt_show_photos.html
One off publication ‘A celebration of Road Steam’ - a few copies remain unsold and can be purchases for cover price, £7, including postage!! please email me ([email protected]) for details.
Add a program for just £2.
Once there gone there gone!
2014 Membership form available. click here
Program preview:
The 2014 rally program (seen left) will be available for purchase on the gate as you enter the rally and as well as all the usual exhibit information there is included a short piece all about these fascinating, much loved machines.
Be sure you get your copy at the rally, a must have for all enthusiasts!
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It is with great sadness that we have just learned of the death following a battle with cancer over recent months of a great friend and engine man Harry Lyon of Patrick Brompton, Yorks. Harry will be familiar to many around the UK for appearing at rallies with his saw bench driven by Robinson & Auden traction engine and more recently Fowler 9055. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him -- rest in peace old friend For all those who may wish to attend Harry's funeral it will be at St Patricks church Patrick Brompton, Bedale. at 12 noon on Saturday 11th of May 2013.
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GYTEC end of season steam up and road run.
Photographs now published! click here
Roy Wakefield sadly passed away on Friday morning (7-09-2012). Roy was a respected engine man from the north and well known throughout the traction engine world. Everyone that knew and met Roy will know just what a gentleman he was with a friendly face and unique sense of humour. Our thoughts are with Rena, his family and close friends. Rest in peace Roy.
Duncombe Park Steam Rally 2012 photographs now published.
(Click on the picture to enter gallery.)
(Click on the picture to enter gallery.)
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Stalwart member of the Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Mr. Richard Preston was recently elected as its new president. The post was previously held by Mrs Vivienne Ogden of Thirsk, who died recently. She had served the club for many years, along with her husband and well-known engineman Phillip, and took over Philip’s role as president following his death in September 2000.
Left: Richard & Anne Preston during the recent NTET visit to his collection, November 2010. (spring 2011) |