Poems
Castle Combe Steam Rally
17th & 18th May 2025
2019 - Rally Time Again
Another year has come around
It's rally time again
Exhibits taken out of sheds
The rallies they're the same
At Castle Combe we hope that you
will like what is in store
We've Vintage Cars and Motorbikes
and Engine by the score
The people here that make the show
have worked so very hard
Restoring things in garden sheds
worktops and their backyards
Smart vehicles and Vintage Bikes
are here for you to see
Farm Tractors, Lorries and Machines
the owvers show with glee
The auto jumble for the men
The cradt tent for the gals
You meet up with new people here
and also, long lost pals
Again, we are supporting
Our friends at Jessie May
with boxes to collect your change
to help them on their way
Although it may seem very sad
these people have a goal
It is to give hospice at home
for every special soul
So, by coming here to our new show
Your entry free will cheer
the cause and work of this great band
to families through the year
A thank you from the rally team
for coming to the show
A safe trip home we wish to you
as homeward bound you go.
By David Sharpe
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2016 - Rally Time Again
We've made a request for the sun to shine
Cos w're hoping the show will be sublime
Supporting Jessie May is our aim
Castle Combe Steam Rally is our name
31 years of pleasing we've done
But in some way the work's just begun
seeking fresh ways to present through our team
All the wonders of vintage and steam
The committee, always working their best
Eating lunch on the hoof, not stopping to rest
Inspiration, energy, dedictation, and then some
Each brings to the rally, till the weekend is done
Stout shoes are needed to cover the ground
You'll find as you wonder there's lots to be found
With masses of steam, both small and big
And Fairground Organs playing a jig
Tractors and Motorbikes plenty for you
we've Stationary Engines, though just a few
A Craft Tent and Models and sweeties and more
With the Main Event Ring right at the core
There are Flowers, Farm Animals and Take-away Food
With 99 Ice-Cream enhancing the mood
Just what is needed to help you sustain
And be very thankful it's not going to rain
We've put out the call for lots to attend
Cos we've our reputation to defend
Thank you once again and we'll see you soon
For your coming here has been a boon
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2015 - 30 Years A Rally
The year was 1985
Some thirty years ago
When some line-minded folk decided
To start a vintage show
Like-minded people came along
To form a show committee
A site was found to stage the show
In the country not the city
An advert formed to mark the show
The time and date were booked
Forms to enter were sent out
Enthusiasts were hooked
Entries came from far and wide
Tractors, Cars and Bikes
All ready to put on a show
To see what people like
The weather fine, the people glad
That all was going well
The public came to see the show
And make the coffers swell
A greet weekend was had by all
And all went home with cheer
They asked if there would be a show
Same time, same place next year
Because the show was a success
A profit it was seen
To clic a part of it was sent
To help the cancer team
The first show was a hit with all
A second was arranged
With more Exhibits and Displays
The format was not changed
A charity was sought
Air Ambulance, the one
Arrangements they were put in place
The next show was begun
The show it was again a hit
And bigger than the last
A gift to help the cause was sent
As we did in the past
And so this year we go again
A show put on for you
Good causes to donate some funds
This year is something new
The cause this year is Jessie May
A charitable Trust
To help young people who are ill
And parent, it's a must
We hope you have enjoyed the show
And want to come once more
To see Exhibits new and old
Trans Stands and Stall galore