Photo opportunities September 2005

Great Dorset Steam Fair
South Down Farm, Blandford Forum
31/08/2005 - 04/09/2005

Steam engine exhibits, vintage vehicles, heavy shire horses and rural crafts. Working rural displays on a 500-acre site including old time steam funfair. http://www.steam-fair.co.uk

Braemar Gathering
Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar
03/09/2005 - 03/09/2005

The first gathering in Braemar was 900 years ago making itthe longest running gathering. The event is very popular andtickets need to be booked in advance. Attractions includeheavy and track events, piping and highland dancing. The patron of the gathering is Her Majesty the Queen. www.braemargathering.org
 

Vintage Car Show
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne
03/09/2005 - 03/09/2005

A wide variety of vintage cars on display with models ranging from the 1920s to the 1970s. Belsay, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 0DX

Lowick and District Agricultural Show
Show Field, Ulverston
03/09/2005 - 03/09/2005

Traditional agricultural show of cattle, sheep, goats and horses, with Lakeland sports including fell-running, hound trails and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling. Horticultural, trade and home-crafts marquee. Catering on site. Lowick Bridge, Ulverston

Hop Picking Weekend
Festival Museum of Kent Life, Maidstone
03/09/2005 - 04/09/2005

Visitors can join in, or simply watch the hop garden being harvested by hand. There will be music, entertainment and hops available for sale. The Oast House will be fired up to dry the hops. http://www.museum-kentlife.co.uk

RAFA Battle of Britain Air Show
Shoreham Airport,
03/09/2005 - 04/09/2005

A RAFA charity air show featuring the leading military and civilian displays including Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancasters, Harriers and Tornadoes. Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FF

36th Annual Kendal Torchlight Carnival
Town Centre Streets,
09/09/2005 - 09/09/2005

Spectacular cavalcade over 100 entries, 2 miles long with a cast of 2,000 people in a super festival of light, colour, music and merriment. www.kendaltorchlightcarnival.co.uk

European Dragracing Finals 2005
Santa Pod Raceway
09/09/2005 - 09/09/2005

Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northants, UK NN29 7XA  www.santapod.co.uk

FEI Blenheim Petplan European Eventing Championships
Blenheim Palace (Horse Trials), Woodstock
08/09/2005 - 11/09/2005

European horse trials championship with dressage, cross country and showjumping. Plus 180 trade stands, craft fair, demonstrations. Children's activities, arena attractions, celebrity feature, full bar and catering facilities. www.blenheim-horse.co.uk 

World Masters Mountain Running Championship 2005
Fitz Park,
10/09/2005 - 11/09/2005

Keswick hosts a world-class athletics event-the 2005 World Masters Mountain Running Championship. The 1st World Masters to be held outside mainland Europe. Championship event on 10 Sept. Open race 11 Sept. www.mountainrunningkeswick.org.uk 

RNAS Yeovilton: International Air Day
RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil
16/09/2005 - 17/09/2005

Home to the Royal Navy's Sea Harriers, Commando Helicopter and Small Ship's Flight Squadrons. Extensive flying display and static features. Military and civilian aircraft, historic and modern. www.yeoviltonairday.co.uk 

Midland Game & Country Sports Fair
Weston Park, Shifnal
17/09/2005 - 18/09/2005

The Midland Game Fair offers an exceptional range of championship Grand Finals, outstanding competitions and superb displays, as well as excellent visitor events in all the field sports. Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, TF11 8LE

Autumn Steam Gala
Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley
23/09/2005 - 25/09/2005

The UK’s premier steam railway event including all-night train services. Something for all the family to enjoy. www.stmem.com/severnvalleyrailway