Again, especially for you, we have arranged with several places throughout the country for the opportunity to drive or steer a traction engine or steam roller in the safety of private ground without the public being present. Those of you who have been on previous days will know how much fun it is.

If you wish to participate fill in this form and send it to Kevin Munn (address on the form) so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Please include a SAE for us to send you the details.

For ALL driving days there will be a nominal charge of £10.00 per apprentice towards the cost of providing the engines.

To download a form for the 2012 driving days click here
7 April - Horsham - West Sussex
Leader - Dee Searle
Les Searle did a driving day two years ago, and now back for more! Plenty of engines to try.
This driving day is now FULL!
Information about this driving day has been sent out to those who successfully applied.


14/15 April - Fengate Farm, Weeting, Brandon, Suffolk
Leader - Richard Parrott
Mr Parrott has a collection of 4 or 5 engines with others also on site. Again they are running over two days. Camping/Caravanning space is available.
This driving day is now FULL! Any new applicants will be put on a reserve list
Information about this driving day has been sent out to those who successfully applied.


21/22 April - Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Leader - Paul Worbey
This is the biggest of the SAC driving days.
Apply directly to Paul Worbey for this venue as the Bedford Steam Engine Preservation host this event.
Caravanning/Camping space is available.
Information about this driving day has been sent out to those who successfully applied.


5/6 May - Stithians, Cornwall
Leader - John Sawle
Being run by the WESES on the showground at Stithians.
This driving day is now FULL! Any new applicants will be put on a reserve list
Information about this driving day has been sent out to those who successfully applied.


12 May - Bristol
Leader - Alan Sparkes
Alan Sparkes has kindly done driving days for us in the past and has 7 engines of various sizes, and marquees to experience.
This driving day is now FULL! Any new applicants will be put on a reserve list
Information about this driving day has been sent out to those who successfully applied.


27 July - Flookborough, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
Leader - Tim Holt
The SAC have the show arena and some of the runways for the day (Friday).


25 August - County of Salop, Shrewsbury
Leader - Stephen Milns
Being run on the Saturday before the County of Salop Rally.


22 September - Tinkers Park, Sussex
Leader - Adrian Vaughan
Tinkers Park set in East Sussex. Own roadway so can operate in all weathers.




When your application has been received your membership number will be posted here on the website, or if you include your e-mail address you will be sent confirmation by email.

Instructions will be sent two weeks before event and a note posted on the website confirming dispatch.

To download a form for the 2012 driving days click here

So far we have received applications from the following apprentices:

Bristol Driving Day:
4254, 4532, 4791, 4792, 4896, 4905, 4946, 4997, 5085, 5196, 5214, 5258

Fengate Driving Day:
4009, 4010, 4114, 4365, 4515, 4635, 4957, 5123

Horsham Driving Day:
3995, 4497, 4553, 4606, 4661, 4789, 4792, 4866, 4867, 4985, 4986, 5045,
5088, 5182, 5186, 5196, 5196, 5237, 4791

County of Salop Driving Day:
4497, 4683, 4812, 4813, 5003, 5256, 5278

Stithians Driving Day:
3692, 3747, 4425, 4558, 4613, 5010, 5069, 5085, 5101,
5124, 5169, 5170, 5261, 5276

Reserve List: 4870, 4869, 5282, 5006, 5043, 5128, 5162.


Tinkers Park Driving Day:
3995, 4497, 4553, 4665, 4683, 4789, 4952, 4985, 4986, 5088, 5100, 5182, 5223, 5237, 5265

Flookborough:
4765, 4812, 4813, 5278

All apprentices who applied to the Bedford driving day have been accepted.

(Updated 14-04-2012)



We have sent out details and instructions to the following members:

Horsham Driving Day:

4042, 4497, 4528, 4553, 4660, 4661, 4683, 4791, 4792, 4866, 4867, 4985, 4986, 5045, 5088, 5132, 5182, 5186, 5196, 5214, 5237, 5273.

The following apprentices are on a reserve list for Horsham and will be contacted if there are any dropouts:
3995, 4606, 4789, 5100, 5111, 5265.

Bedford Driving Day:

All apprentices who applied have been accepted, and letters have been sent out.

Fengate/Weeting Driving Day:

3862, 4009, 4010, 4114, 4365, 4459, 4515, 4635, 4957, 5001, 5123.

Stithians Driving Day:

3692, 3747, 4425, 4558, 4613, 5010, 5069, 5085, 5101, 5124, 5169, 5170, 5261, 5276

Bristol Driving Day:

4254, 4532, 4791, 4792, 4896, 4905, 4946, 4997, 5085, 5196, 5214, 5258.




(Updated 27-04-2012)