<![CDATA[EAST ANGLIAN TRACTION ENGINE SOCIETY - News]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:14:40 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[70th anniversary videos]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:47:05 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/70th-anniversary-videos
We are pleased to present a preview of our latest Archive Project videos, showcasing three notable events commemorating our 70th anniversary: the Ransomes Road Run in Ipswich, Weeting Rally, and Haddenham Rally.
Two new videos have been added to our Members Area, featuring in-depth coverage of Ransomes and Weeting and Haddenham, with exceptional footage of these esteemed East Anglian events.
We invite you to become a member today, if you haven't already, and access all our exclusive Archive Project videos, available only to our valued members.
]]><![CDATA[NEW BOOK]]>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:57:15 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/new-book

​We're proud to present a NEW BOOK on sale in our online shop!
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Written by Society member Brian J. Sulman and with thanks to Michael Pumfrey on working on this project, this book is now available....
George Thurlow & Sons, a detailed history of all the engines sold by this renowned company, with many illustrations.
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A4 sized publication in full colour with 240 pages. Get your copy today.
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Society members please contact us for a £5 discount code.

George Thurlow & Sons, Stowmarket - Steam Engine Dealers

£30.00
Shop
]]><![CDATA[2025 AGM At ICkleton]]>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:16:49 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/2025-agm-at-ickletonThe 2025 East Anglian Traction Engine Society Annual General Meeting papers will be emailed and posted out to all members very soon.
The AGM will be held on Saturday 15th November in Ickleton Village Hall, further details will be sent out to members soon.
]]><![CDATA[Online shop]]>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:48:04 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/online-shop
We now have a range of East Anglian Traction Engine Society 70th anniversary clothing for sale in our NEW online shop!
Please visit today and order yours!
]]><![CDATA[Crank Up]]>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:15:51 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/crank-upCrank Up 2025
Join us for the 2025 Crank Up, held at Carvery Barracks on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April. Fun for all the Family! Click on the image to be taken to the Crank Up website.
]]><![CDATA[2024 AGM At Ford End]]>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:32:47 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/2024-agm-at-ford-endThe 2024 East Anglian Traction Engine Society Annual General Meeting papers have been emailed and posted out to all members.
The AGM will be held on Saturday 9th November in Ford End Village Hall, any members that have online access to our members area can view the AGM paperwork online, if you haven't received a copy, please get in touch with us.
]]><![CDATA[Archive update]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/archive-updateIf you're not already a member, then sign up today to be able to watch our latest archive videos!! We've added Richard Parrott and Barry Freeman to our list of archive films, watch as they tell stories about their lives with steam engines, capturing oral history from these East Anglian steam engine enthusiasts of days gone by.
​New teaser video added to our homepage that will give you a feel of what our project is all about.
Login to the Members Area to view all the Archive Videos.
]]><![CDATA[2023 AGM at Bentwaters]]>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:01:59 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/2023-agm-at-bentwaters​This year’s AGM took place at the Power of the Past collection at Bentwaters in Suffolk, by kind permission of Bill Kemball. 
Following the minute’s silence at 11am for Armistice Day, the meeting progressed with little controversy.  President Jonathan Wheeler was pleased to announce good progress on our video archive project, and Chairman Stuart Hines announced that two grants have been made from our Heritage Fund this year, to Bressingham Steam Museum and the Charles Burrell Museum to be allocated to specific restoration purposes. Both also reflected on a successful Crank Up, with thanks to those involved in organising it. Our Membership Secretary Robert Pumfrey informed us that he has now been in post for fifty years, and was able to confirm that membership numbers remained static over the course of the year, which is reassuring in these uncertain times.
There have been some personnel changes, with Verity Percival standing down as Vice Chair and Terry Taberer relinquishing the role of Sales Officer, although both are happily remaining as trustees and committee members, so we thank them for all they have done and will continue to do for the Society.
Our webmaster Kate Plant has stepped up to take on the Vice Chair position. The Sales position is currently vacant, and we welcome any enquiries from anybody who may be interested in the role. Terry and the other committee members will be on hand to support anybody who comes forward.
The meeting was followed by the usual awarding of trophies. 
The Ben Taylor Trophy went to Terry Taberer in recognition of his many years as Sales Officer while the Ladies’ Salver went to Verity Percival, again for committee service.  
The Arthur Clarke Shield was presented to Adam Jerrold for his help with threshing and engine driving throughout the region. 
The Fensom Trophy was given to Murray Hearn for his work restoring his Marshall tractor over a period of 43 years!  More details on this restoration will feature in the next Steam Preservation. 
The Ted Moore Trophy went to Kate Plant for her work running Weeting Rally as well as all the work she does for the Society, including as our webmaster.
David Gowlett received the Silver Salver for his Fowler living van and for assisting with the Taylor Bros. commemoration at the Crank Up.  The Model Makers’ Shield went to Phil Sanders for his Fowler showman’s engine, and the two Challenge Cups went to Bill Starling for his work supporting Forncett Industrial Steam Museum, and Keith Honour for restoring his Ransomes portable.
Last but by no means least, Life Membership was presented to Alan Hines in recognition of a lifetime’s involvement in steam, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Following tea and sandwiches, we were free to explore Bill’s wonderfully diverse collection of tractors, vehicles, steam engines and all kinds of memorabilia from war to fashion and everything in between, and to enjoy the sight of three portable engines at work.  A big thank you to Bill, his family and helpers, and those who steamed engines for our visit.
If you'd like to become a member of the East Anglia Traction Engine Society, please visit our Join us page and sign up today!
]]><![CDATA[2023 AGM]]>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:57:58 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/2023-agm
A reminder to all members that this years Annual General Meeting takes place on Saturday, November 11th at Bentwaters Parks, Suffolk.
Details have already been posted to you all. The meeting starts at 11.00am. and will be followed by an opportunity to see Bill Kemball's extensive collection of steam engines and other interesting items.
If you would like anything from our sales officer (Christmas presents perhaps!), Terry is willing to bring items along to the meeting. His contact details are in SP and the AGM booklet.
]]><![CDATA[Archive Project]]>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:31:51 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/archive-project
We excited to announce our NEW Archive Project, filming some of the older generation from the East Anglian steam scene.

Capturing stories and memories of years gone by from Alan Hines and Kevin Swann, Mick Kettle, Natel Taylor and Michael Dawson, and other videos on the way.
East Anglian Traction Engine Society members can now access these videos via the members area. If you're not a member sign up today for online access, and to receive our Steam Preservation magazine.
]]><![CDATA[Members Area]]>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:12:07 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/members-area
We have now added an archive of old rally programmes to our Members Area, login to have a browse.
If you're a member and haven't received a link to set your own password, please get in touch via the Contact Us page.
If you're not a member, Join Us today and gain access!
]]><![CDATA[Members  login]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:22:24 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/members-loginIf you're an existing member of EATES and would like to login to our new members area, please contact us with your details and we'll send you a link to create a new password.
Previously, on the old website you could login with your membership details, this has now changed and you need to create a new password to enable access to the members area.
Contact us today to set up new login details.

]]><![CDATA[EATES AGM]]>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/eates-agmIt's that time of year again, for the East Anglian Traction Engine Society, Annual General Meeting.
This year it will be held on Saturday 12 November at Strumpshaw Steam Museum, Norwich, NR13 4HR. The venue will be open from 10.30am, ready for AGM business at 11.00am. Following the AGM business, refreshments will be provided at 12.00 midday. At 1pm the museum will be providing viewing with an engine in steam and organ playing.
For apologies or further information, please contact Honorary Secretary Daphne Rumball, secretary@eates.org

]]><![CDATA[Bardwell Threshing Day]]>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:41:47 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/bardwell-threshing-dayCongratulations to our President, Jonathan Wheeler and his hardworking family and friends on a very successful threshing day at Bardwell in Suffolk. Visitors were treated to the rare sight of two complete tackles working side by side, powered by Jonathan's Ruston "Oliver" and our chairman Stuart Hines' Fowell engine "Percy".

The Ruston was running the Foster drum now owned by Danny Wheeler, and formerly the pride and joy of our late members George and Marian Royce, and which had not been worked for fifty years.

Alan Hines also attended with his Robey showman’s tractor "Batsheba", while Jonny Ling took along his Pleur street organ. A selection of other vintage exhibits joined in the fun, and a good sum was raised for the upkeep of Bardwell Windmill. 

With thanks to Gary Clayton for the use of his images.
]]><![CDATA[Welcome to the new website!]]>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 23:00:00 GMThttps://www.eates.org/news/welcome-to-the-new-websiteWe've updated our website and although now live, it is still work in progress!
Please be patient with us whilst we continue to work on this and grow the website for members and public. We'll be adding events and news articles so be sure to follow the progress!
The members area will follow shortly and we hope to have an online shop soon.
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