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    alan replied to the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 2 weeks, 6 days ago

    Re: Membership

    We’d always recommend just looking at the help pages for payment problems, the link is in the right side column. There’s the option to pay directly by paypal in there. Also worth trying the following link when logged into VHGMC:

    Membership Registration

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    alan replied to the topic Something That You've Always Wanted To Say But Never Quite…. in the forum General talk and discussion 1 month, 1 week ago

    At the end of last year I had to have the software updated on a precision piece of equipment for work, it was something I was not willing to do myself as it also required some safety checks to be undertaken afterwards.

    Before sending the item to the manufacturer part of the procedure was filling in a generic repair request form online. One of…[Read more]

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    alan wrote a new post, 2021 VHGMC Calendar 2 months ago

    There is a new 2021 VHGMC Calendar available for download. This has been created by Robert Page and contains some brilliant archive photographs.The calendar can be downloaded from the Members Download Page .A c […]

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    alan replied to the topic How to join the Forum/Club in the forum Help and information 2 months ago

    David,

    Thank’s for letting us know. If an online subscription has expired then sometimes it doesn’t want to play ball.

    As a backup there is the printable application form, which you found. Also some paypal forms that can be found on the help pages.

    However you decide to pay, all the information goes to the same person for sorting online and…[Read more]

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    alan started the topic History in the forum General talk and discussion 2 months ago

    I know I’m always going on about the history of machines, places and their developement etc. But this year has seen quite a few people asking about their machines and histories. Many have also mentioned gathering information together for their own makes of machines, if you are looking for info on a machine or manufacturer then it’ll be out there…[Read more]

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    alan started the topic 2020 Christmas Quiz in the forum General talk and discussion 2 months, 1 week ago

    Just like last year we have compiled 12 horticultural equipment questions that may pass ten minutes this Christmas.

    The questions are from information that we have come across this year when doing research, it’s like “That’s interesting, it’ll make a good quiz question!”, but then, since they are multiple choice answers A, B or C, we have to…[Read more]

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    alan replied to the topic An Elf found working late in the Christmas Grotto in the forum General talk and discussion 2 months, 1 week ago

    Is the elf making Christmas presents for the VHGMC members? Can we put in requests?!

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    alan wrote a new post, 12 Christmas Questions 2020 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    It is once again December and here are twelve horticultural questions we have gathered together to pass a few minutes.  The answers are at the bottom of the page. Last year’s questions can be found here: 2019 C […]

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    alan replied to the topic Gutbrod 1032 help?! in the forum Ride-on machines 3 months ago

    Messages can be found in your dashboard. Once logged in, then click on your name next to your avatar picture in the top right corner of this screen to display your dashboard.

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    alan replied to the topic C. G. A. Annual Price Book in the forum General talk and discussion 3 months, 1 week ago

    Many thanks,

    I see that the CGA have the entire archives of their publications at their offices.

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    alan replied to the topic Hydrobug 1970 in the forum Help and information 3 months, 1 week ago

    Surprisingly, I came across a photo of another Hydro Bug just yesterday that had been on the forum a while back.

    I have found no further information beyond that it was made in the 1970’s by a company owned by Jack Wilderspin Ltd, High Street (or possibly College Farm), Fen Drayton, Cambridge.

    There’s reference in The Grower magazine in 1977 to…[Read more]

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    alan wrote a new post, The Perils of Collecting….. 3 months, 1 week ago

    We are possibly all guilty of wasting time looking through classified adverts in the tractor or vintage magazines or browsing online auctions, this is usually done under the guise of ‘research purposes’ even if […]

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    alan started the topic C. G. A. Annual Price Book in the forum General talk and discussion 3 months, 1 week ago

    Does anybody know when the Country Gentlemen’s Association Annual price Book was first introduced and what years it ran between.

    I see there are many dated from the 1950’s and 60’s.

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    alan replied to the topic A little Quiz in the forum General talk and discussion 3 months, 1 week ago

    Were Pughs first in Rotherham? I’ve just read it in a book.

    I recall that Bosch battery mowers are/were made at Suffolk Works, Stowmarket.

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    alan replied to the topic Palindromes in the forum General talk and discussion 3 months, 1 week ago

    Sadly, geography isn’t my strong point, which is rather unfortunate considering that for work I need to know where north is…

    I recall there’s the river Don in Sheffield which is the same as at Aberdeen where I lived for some time. And the Sheffield name itself has something to do with a river.

    I’ll have to do a bit of research.

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    alan replied to the topic A little Quiz in the forum General talk and discussion 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    I just looked up Pugh and Atco and didn’t know that!

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    alan replied to the topic Palindromes in the forum General talk and discussion 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    Andrew,

    I reckon your Sheffield/Rome question has either got something to do with:

    1, Seven Hills
    2, Russell Crowe, him off that there Gladiators film lives there and works part time in the Co-Op.
    3, There’s a replica of the Colosseum round t’back of Weatherspoons

    Geoff thinks it’s that Russell Crowe bloke, but I’m doubtful.

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    alan replied to the topic Villiers F15 stationary engine in the forum Help and information 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    Re:photos. I’ve just checked on iPad (new version, 8th generation) and photos open fine, and VHGMC software is up to date too. I’d check any pop up/ security settings in case that’s blocking images.

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    alan replied to the topic Villiars in the forum General talk and discussion 4 months ago

    It’s interesting what some companies made. I recall that Huffy ride-on-mowers were (and still are) bike manufacturers and also made sewing machines. Husqvarna made all sorts including household and kitchen appliances including washing machines and cookers, and also motorbikes.

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    alan replied to the topic Time to reflect on a difficult year with an impending lockdown in the forum General talk and discussion 4 months ago

    That looks a very good lineup of Colebys. And the sun was shining!

    This year has certainly seen a significant rise in the amount of visitors passing through the VHGMC website looking for information or doing research. I noted that one major manufacturer (who will remain nameless) used some information about their vintage machines that had been…[Read more]

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