Appeal for Area Rep for Suffolk, TVO and Publicity Officer

Is this something you can do!!!!

Dear Member, John Selley has decided, after many years of service, to stand down as the Area Representative for Suffolk at the end of the year.

He is also responsible for issuing the TVO Licences to members and is Publicity Co-ordinator too. John feels the position of Publicity Co-ordinator is more involved as he liaises with advertising departments for various Tractor Magazines. The issuing of TVO licenses is more straight-forward and he would explain what is involved.

If you would like further information about the positions please email John on:               john_selley@btinternet.com

or phone on:   01359 271032

If you would like to become the Area Representative for Suffolk and/or the TVO/Publicity Officer you will need to contact John Jeffries j.jeffries2@sky.com 01406 540246

We sincerely thank John Selley for his many years of dedicated service to The Ferguson Club

Area Rep Co-ordinator-John Jeffries

REBAA Ploughing Match – 27th September; Windsor

Venue ; Water Oakley Farm, Windsor, SL6 2DY. Vintage Machinery Class

For our Ploughing match I am looking for vintage machinery that would like to come along to be judged. Prize Money is £75.

Come along on the day, RSVP to secretary@rebaa.co.uk Eunice.

The address is Windsor, but the farm is by the Bray Studios.

PUTT PUTT FOR A PURPOSE

A 1948 Ferguson, a very long road — and two causes worth supporting

Ferguson Club members will know that a good tractor is built for the long haul. In June 2027, one remarkable little grey Ferguson will be proving exactly that. The family behind Putt Putt For a Purpose plans to drive their restored 1948 Ferguson, Jimmy, from Land’s End to John O’Groats — the length of Britain at a decidedly unhurried pace.
The challenge begins on 19 June 2027. It is more than a tractor run: the journey is being undertaken to raise £10,000 for Cancer Research UK and Combat Stress, while raising awareness and bringing people together around two causes that are deeply personal to the family.
Why these charities? The fundraising has a very personal foundation. Katie, a member of the Putt Putt
family, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer and underwent major treatment. Andy, an Army veteran and former Royal Signals Staff Sergeant, has also experienced the impact of PTSD. Those experiences have inspired the family to turn a daunting tractor adventure into something positive — raising money, awareness and hope along the way.

CANCER RESEARCH UK
Funding research to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and helping save lives.
COMBAT STRESS
Supporting veterans and members of the Armed Forces community with mental health care, treatment
and support.
For Ferguson enthusiasts, there is an extra reason to follow the story: Jimmy is a genuine piece of Ferguson history. Built in 1948 and restored for the challenge, he is named in memory of Jim, the family’s grandfather and a former RAF Lancaster bomber pilot. The journey will inevitably bring mechanical challenges, slow miles and plenty of stories — but that is part of the fun.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
Learn more, see the restoration, follow the updates or support the fundraising at
www.puttputtforapurpose.co.uk
One tractor. One journey. One mission. We wish Jimmy and the Putt Putt team every success — and
hope Ferguson Club members will follow, share and support this fantastic adventure.

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)

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

Two interesting YouTube video that have emerged:

Taking Sides With Nature – The Story of the Ferguson System

ABC of Ferguson System

Ferguson Club “Shop” now online

The Ferguson Club Shop is now online! Please see the Merchandise section of this website. It’s in time to get your orders in for Christmas. Plenty of stock being added – keep looking in.

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

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