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An MF way to go

An MF way to go in Iceland

Thought you might be interested to know that an Icelandic man who clearly loved his Ferguson’s was buried  in a Ferguson/MF coffin! See full story here with some photos! https://www.ruv.is/frettir/innlent/2026-04-03-jardadur-fra-selfosskirkju-i-ferguson-likkistu-471639

Translation below: Buried from Selfoss Church (Iceland) in a Ferguson coffin

Símon Gunnarsson’s children thought it appropriate that he rest in a coffin in the colors of Ferguson tractors and with their logo. Símon, who was buried from Selfoss Church at the end of March, was always a great enthusiast of such equipment.  Símon Gunnarsson’s coffin in the distinctive colors and with the logo of Ferguson tractors. Símon was buried from Selfoss Church on March 27, 2026 and his children thought it appropriate that this great Ferguson enthusiast rest in such a coffin.

Símon owned dozens of Massey Ferguson tractors and maintained them all well, as many people visited him to see the machines. He was of course a member of the Ferguson Society in Iceland. Símon was born and raised in Reynisdalur in Reynishverfi and raised in Presthús in Reynishverfi in Mýrdal. Símon and his wife, Sigríður Guðmundsdóttir, who outlives her husband, lived in Vík in Mýrdal until 2014, when they moved to Selfoss.

But how did the family go about making the coffin look so good? “I came up with the idea to do this and received a lot of support from my siblings and my mother to make it happen. We contacted Fylgð, the funeral home in Selfoss, who were in charge of painting the coffin for us. I made the logo on the headboard, but I wanted my dad to take something I had made with him. Then it was our siblings working together to put on the stickers that we got from Aflvélar, who are the Massey Ferguson agents in Iceland,” says Kristinn Matthías Símonarson and adds. The staff at the funeral home Fylgdar in Selfoss were responsible for painting the coffin in Ferguson colors.

“The people at the funeral were impressed and thought the coffin fit my dad and his personality well. Dad rests in Villingaholt Cemetery in Flóahreppur. In recent years, my dad and I were together in Vatnsholt, where I live, but he felt very comfortable here in the countryside. We would especially like to thank Fylgdar for their good service and assistance in making this a reality. We would also like to thank the Villingaholt Women’s Association, who provided refreshments at the funeral,” says Kristinn.

It should be noted that permission was obtained from Simon’s children and wife to report on the funeral here and publish the photos.

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Request for an implement from our Club President

Request for a baler from our Club President

Dear Club members,

We operate Kings Manor Farm on the Isle of Wight under the business title of Harry Ferguson Holdings. There are various environmental schemes in process with the objective of improving soil cultures and the ground generally.

We have a hard working Ferguson TED20, which was fully restored by Ben Philips (The Tractor Lad). Our next step is to use the TED20 to cut and bale approximately 3 acres of hay.

We would like to purchase a hay baler for small bales that would work behind the Ferguson TE20. I know it would have to be either a small baler or one with an engine as part of it. The priority is the baler but we are also after a small topper.

It would be lovely to be working the land with a Fergie and implements in the family line, how amazing if we could find it through the Ferguson Club!

If any members would have anything suitable would you please get in touch.

Email;  Jamie Sheldon on  jamie@kingsmanorfarm.com  

Podcast on Spotify – Episode on Harry Ferguson (Part 1)

Podcast on Spotify – Episode on Harry Ferguson (Part 1)

As a History podcaster from a farm in Co.Tipperary (Ireland), I wanted to give you an opportunity to listen to a Podcast episode I’ve just recorded all about the pre-war life of Henry George “Harry” Ferguson.

From his hatred of Farming, to his rally driving, to his record as the first Irish-built-plane flyer, I’m certain you’ll agree his life is worth focusing on!

Listen here: Part 1: Harry Ferguson: Problem Solver Extraordinaire

Thank you for your time, Liam Blake, Host, The History & Heritage Podcast

Ferguson Club 2026 AGM and Annual Members Weekend

Ferguson Club 2026 AGM and Annual Members Weekend

This year’s AGM/AMW is near Glasgow at the Holiday Inn, East Kilbride. G74 5LA. From Friday 17th to Sunday 19th April 2026. All members are welcome.

Area rep Kevin Britton has put together an amazing itinerary. Please use the link below to read all the details and to access the booking form:-

Please click on this link to access the digital copy to include the booking form:-

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AGM 2026 – Information & Booking Form.docx

Harry Ferguson on Countryfile TV

Harry Ferguson on Countryfile TV

On Sunday 3rd August BBC showed a repeat item on Countryfile.Whilst the first 40 minutes of so is about the Wensleydale railway in Yorkshire, 43 minutes in it has a section about HF and features Peter Warr on the Drinkwater Farm in the Cotswolds back in 2015.  Looking at the dates of the other Countryfle recordings, it should be available until 3rd August 2026 or therabouts …

You can find it  here on iPlayer

Ferguson Club AGM/AMW 12th – 13th April 2025

 THE FERGUSON CLUB AGM /AMW held over the weekend of 12TH – 13TH April

Another excellent weekend was had by all attendees of this annual event. Adele and Harry Campbell (Area reps for Northern Ireland) put together a tremendous Agenda. It was centred around The Ivanhoe Hotel just south of Belfast. The hotel itself provided great food and wonderful service.

After the Saturday morning AGM we all went off on a mystery tour coach ride. The tour took in points of interest of Harry Fergusons early life. We saw his birth place and home where his family lived. The place of his first flight in his own aircraft in 1909. Finishing at Newcastle beach where Harry Ferguson completed the first full flight over 3 miles, winning a prize in doing so.

A full three course dinner in the evening at The Ivanhoe included a raffle and auction prizes, all proceeds going to charity. On Sunday 13th April we all went down to Lusk just north of Dublin to see a most amazing tractor collection. This collection has been put together over many years of hard work by Mr Michael Hoey. It was a really great way to end a spectacular weekend.