We very much enjoyed a wonderful trip to the country to see camels dressed in finery, the original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car, steam-powered vehicles, air displays, vintage motorbikes and cars (including a Project 7 Ftype Jaguar, driven into the ring by a guest of the Paviors, Keith Benjamin, MD of Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust). There was also a dog show and displays of tanks and buses. Edd China (formerly of Wheeler Dealers) caused chaos by the grounds on a motorised bed and dashing around giving lifts to passengers for charity.
At the restored Victorian railway station, some Paviors took a ride on a steam locomotive, along the steepest standard gauge railway track in the world. It was a delightful trip, with peacocks, kites and deer, along the way.
There was also a fair, with dodgems, enjoyed by at least one Apprentice Pavior!
The Paviors then gathered together for delicious street food under the big top while enjoying rather loud music from a very lively band!
Keith Benjamin has kindly invited the Paviors for a tour of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust at Gaydon, Warwickshire, with lunch in return for a small donation to the Charity. Details will be provided in due course.
/ Julia Lofthouse