Monthly Archives: July 2012
NFS display at Crich Tramway Museum 1940s weekend
John Sutcliffe and David Needham have just been to Crich to discuss with Doug our display at the 1940s weekend (11th/12th August). We have been working on a display involving the T/L, K2 and trailer pump. The scenario will involve … Continue reading
Events in August and September
Some great NFS displays coming up soon, on five consecutive weekends!. In two weeks (11/12 Aug) we are doing a major display at Crich. David Needham and John Sutcliffe are organising this, but I believe the Red Lion gets hit … Continue reading
Like to try re-enacting? Interested in NFS history? Like vintage vehicles? Interested in WW2 events? Like to have a go? Then why not join us? Have a look at ‘About Us’, and get in touch. Email: info@nfs-afs.org.uk Recent videos of … Continue reading
The K4 turntable ladder as a wedding car
Last weekend was my step-daughter Catherine’s wedding to Brian, and the K4 came along. Various guests/bridesmaids had a ride, and at the reception we put the ladder up. The groom’s father asked to go up, so up he went, all … Continue reading
NFS at Staveley Armed Forces Weekend
Today the K2 and Trailer Pump featured in the Staveley Armed Forces and Veterans Association parade through the town down to Poolbrook Park where we were able to do a pumping display drawing water from the lake. I was assisted … Continue reading
Lowdham floods again – make pumps one
The very heavy rain this morning just to the north of Lowdham all came down the Cocker Beck, reached the top of some of the bridges, and spilled over. At one point Station road was 7 to 8 inches deep, … Continue reading