IT was a busy day at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day with something to amuse and entertain the whole family.

So many went along that parking was filled to capacity and throughout the afternoon the weather remained fine.

Amie Brewer and Sarah Berry ran the Blue Cross charity stall. AQ 8130
Amie Brewer and Sarah Berry ran the Blue Cross charity stall. AQ 8130 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Marilyn Daw signed up people for the Friends of St Mary’s Church, Morchard Bishop. AQ 8149
Marilyn Daw signed up people for the Friends of St Mary’s Church, Morchard Bishop. AQ 8149 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Vintage Rally had a large collection of veteran cars of all makes and ages plus tractors, motorbikes and stationary engines.

The champion in the Vintage section was a 1967 Massey Ferguson 135 tractor owned by Andrew Rice of Morchard Bishop.

Andrew received the championship award from Keith Partridge.

Crediton Lions ran a tombola stall at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8182
Crediton Lions ran a tombola stall at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8182 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Terry Moule ran the ferret racing at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8166
Terry Moule ran the ferret racing at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8166 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Andrew explained that his father-in-law, now aged 97, had bought the tractor in 1966, Andrew buying it from his brother-in-law in June 2924, Andrew and Wesley Powell from Lapford restoring the tractor to a very high standard.

There was fantastic singing from Copplestone Choir and the energetic Winkleigh Morris entertained.

Jane Epstein from Lapford took along her 1969 Morris Minor Traveller she has named ‘Peter’. AQ 8199
Jane Epstein from Lapford took along her 1969 Morris Minor Traveller she has named ‘Peter’. AQ 8199 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Stephen Williams of Crediton exhibited his 1950 Ferguson TEA petrol tractor at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally. AQ 8207
Stephen Williams of Crediton exhibited his 1950 Ferguson TEA petrol tractor at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally. AQ 8207 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Terry Moules Racing Ferrets were entertaining.

Other activities included welly hanging, a prize draw, face painting, inflatables and many stalls from charities, organisations, village groups and individuals.

There was a variety of food to satisfy all tastes – a barbecue, traditional teas, ice creams and cream teas and the Sports Club bar was open.

Felix, Nicholas and Eddie with Hamish the Highland bull from Lindfield Day Opportunities at Morchard Bishop Fun Day. AQ 8226
Felix, Nicholas and Eddie with Hamish the Highland bull from Lindfield Day Opportunities at Morchard Bishop Fun Day. AQ 8226 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

With two of the rarest vehicles at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally, left, Martin Binks with his 1947 Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster, the only one remaining on the road in the world and right, Kevin Sargeant with his 1954 Lotus Mark 6. AQ 8236
With two of the rarest vehicles at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally, left, Martin Binks with his 1947 Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster, the only one remaining on the road in the world and right, Kevin Sargeant with his 1954 Lotus Mark 6. AQ 8236 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Lindfield Day Opportunities took along a selection of animals for people to admire including cattle, sheep, donkeys, peacocks and more.

The event is the primary fundraiser for Morchard Bishop Playing Field Association.

Suzie in Devon runs party events, workshops in Indian Block Printing and Pottery and had a stall of her own decorated pottery at the Fun Day. AQ 8137
Suzie in Devon runs party events, workshops in Indian Block Printing and Pottery and had a stall of her own decorated pottery at the Fun Day. AQ 8137 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The fantastic Copplestone Choir sang to entertain at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8245
The fantastic Copplestone Choir sang to entertain at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8245 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Morchard Bishop Memorial Hall Library and Book Swap sold books at the Fun Day. AQ 8145
Morchard Bishop Memorial Hall Library and Book Swap sold books at the Fun Day. AQ 8145 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It thanks all who attend and support in any way, volunteers, the Emmanuel Chapel for the loan of marquees and running the barbecue, the vintage rally vehicle owners and judges and Sarah and The London Inn.

Brian Poole, aka Banjo Brian, was remembered with a photo in the programme.

Wendy Vere sold organic apple juice at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8154
Wendy Vere sold organic apple juice at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8154 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Winkleigh Morris dancing at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8174
Winkleigh Morris dancing at Morchard Bishop Family Fun Day. AQ 8174 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Admiring a Tiger Sunbeam at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally. AQ 8188
Admiring a Tiger Sunbeam at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally. AQ 8188 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

For those who had not had en-oeuf entertainment during the event, an egg throwing game rounded things off to see if the yolk was on those taking part!

Toni Robinson, Morchard Bishop Playing Field Association treasurer and her husband Bob, Association chair, were busy at the Fun Day. AQ 8271
Toni Robinson, Morchard Bishop Playing Field Association treasurer and her husband Bob, Association chair, were busy at the Fun Day. AQ 8271 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Keith Partridge presenting Andrew Rice with the Champion Vintage Vehicle trophy at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally. AQ 8280
Keith Partridge presenting Andrew Rice with the Champion Vintage Vehicle trophy at Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally. AQ 8280 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)