Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Site-Wide Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:01:07 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 6001775ee9f9dff2f5c645c8b25263db Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/#post-45008 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:48:13 +0100 Membership form now revised.

]]> fa83ed9a96252b5aa87599b6f4cabec8 Alan replied to the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/#post-45005 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:31:43 +0100 Until recently there was a link that said ‘Click here to start creating a Free Forum Account’, but the committee asked for this to be deleted in favour of redirecting people off‑site to MemberMoJo.

As it stands, there’s now nothing anywhere that explains what the free trial is.

]]> 83e61ee661acae07e8b7ae5609ecd7a3 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/#post-45002 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:25:33 +0100 Website free trial

]]> e5f8459f464b835adede6516fd2ec673 Alan replied to the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/#post-44999 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:38:04 +0100 What free trial?

]]> e66190d1fd624d246a3b6928f9f165af David Bliss replied to the topic Ransomes MG Crawlers Mounted Plough in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg-crawlers-mounted-plough/#post-44995 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:03:17 +0100 There was one, well two single mounted one way ploughing at Henham last week end.

]]> a38e35a6691fbd3732244bd7b53a1997 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) started the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:18:28 +0100 We have moved membership sign up to a different system, MemberMoJo, to sign up for free trial or pay membership simply follow the link on the Join the VHGMC page.

]]> e7d8bc02487d0860a49395e192c9397b Ransomes256 replied to the topic Ransomes MG Crawlers Mounted Plough in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg-crawlers-mounted-plough/#post-44993 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:04:14 +0100 I have never seen a mounted 2 furrow plough for the Ransomes nor do I have any documentation to show such arrangement. Looking at the photo I would consider is is a self modified set up.
Neil

]]> d927dc189c9d469d0bbd98ccc03c021f franktonpaget started the topic Ransomes MG Crawlers Mounted Plough in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg-crawlers-mounted-plough/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:56:48 +0100 Did Ransomes manufacture a two furrow mounted plough for the Ransomes MG crawler, there was a MG crawler at the Casterton Working event with a two furrow mounted plough on the hydraulic arms.

I cannot find it in the Ransomes MG brochures I have and the plough frame was different from the illustrations I have for the single furrow plough , handed…[Read more]

]]> 93b8704bb6d4475e6a0863c8e731c723 dave clark replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44989 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:19:35 +0100 Another Weeley weekend over. Many thanks to all who made the time to come along
As Andy posted we all had a fun weekend, My personal thanks to Robert for all
the work he pt into the weekend. I will put the full report in the next cultivator.
David.

]]> 97b2cc0c1e8c0d401c0a1fa0e7d3c52e andyfrost replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44987 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:27:24 +0100 Just back home from another BRILLIANT weekend , great weather , brilliant company , all doing the things we love.
As ever , a HUGE thanks to Dave and Robert , and of course our wonderful host Chris.

Andy

]]> 3d4817350eee2c7e0d026e38ce809b0c Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/#post-44970 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:32:30 +0100 August magazine now uploaded to website.

]]> 07d808306472f9233ade9a31236336c1 alan wrote a new post https://vhgmc.co.uk/?p=44942 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:12:31 +0100 Your Suggestions – Club, Magazine & WebsiteDuring this year, and following on from the latest magazine issue, the committee have been asking for ideas, thoughts and suggestions for the club, which […]

]]> d1f7caeb56f6d3804005b3e412e3c95a Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/#post-44938 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:36:42 +0100 My copy has arrived.

]]> 25e5e13dacd72ebe6a12036e88366b84 andyfrost replied to the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/#post-44935 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:17:59 +0100 Mine arrived safe and sound.

Andy.

]]> bbab697aaec05ddd094dec38842436dc Alan replied to the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/#post-44932 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:51:12 +0100 Have others got their copies of The Cultivator yet? I know some have received them, but mine must be stuck in the post again – it was delivered 10 days after everyone else’s last time.

]]> 00d4885267d2711ec2e021d7edf75850 dave clark replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44927 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:34:49 +0100 I have just had a email from the Premier Inn at Weeley. T^he restaurant is closed at the moment
There is a very good cafe in the caravan center in Weeley but it does not open until 10am
on Sundays. If all else fails there is a MacDonalds on the same site as the premier Inn.
See you all there on the 18th and 19th.
David.

]]> 37c2f70502ab9c50b3d705756fb09e8a andyfrost replied to the topic Unknown Howard? rotary hoe model. in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-howard-rotary-hoe-model/#post-44926 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0100 I think what you have there is a prototype , that never remotely reached production , I would also say it’s a british built machine that has somehow found its way to your shores. My reasoning is , I have another prototype , that on the remains of the transfer reads Howard 200 West Horndon England, it’s almost identical to yours , just a scaled…[Read more]

]]> fa4a225ac4a7f513e4c33e44dde83f1b Charlie Moore (aka charlie) started the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:18:29 +0100 The Cultivator is currently with the printers and should arrive through your letterboxes early September. Apologies for the delay but the committee were tied up with other urgent matters.

]]> f4364877c465363e8219352a60dba9f6 andyfrost replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44845 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:06 +0100 Thanks for the explanation Charlie , I’d rather keep the topic up , need as many as possible to attend.

Andy.

]]> 59073d3845fbb88c4ec400b83e0cee6f Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44842 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:06:44 +0100 Anyone can see the forum, members and those with a free trial can post on forum. Let me know if you want topic deleting.

]]> 1707c5b7cf97856271551b67907bdb23 andyfrost replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44838 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:57:37 +0100 Sorry Charlie , I assumed you had to be a member in order to get on the forums , is this not the case??

Andy.

]]> d4437496403d0fbb8cbcceaec3c77914 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44837 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:45:43 +0100 Note for non VHGMC members, this event is a members only weekend and is not open to members of the public to participate or spectate.

]]> 8ce3d5625a7075d591b91bb12f8a00c9 andyfrost started the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:01:29 +0100 Just booked the accomodation for the WEELEY WORKING WEEKEND , I would urge as many of you as possible to attend , it’s always a great event , in very good company , and all like minded enthusiasts.

I tied posting this on our facebook page , but for some reason it hasn’t gone up.

Andy.

]]> 9b788b34306e854b0dc7046ce458e83d alan wrote a new post https://vhgmc.co.uk/?p=44439 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 The Plymouth Hoe Sometimes, unusual tools appear in advertisements. The tool I have found was called the ‘Plymouth Hoe’ and dates from 1909. But, to confuse research, […]

]]> b0584b7dd00bc2a9f5c9b9c6f0329650 andyfrost replied to the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/june-2026-magazine/#post-44812 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:08:44 +0100 Arrived today , BRILLIANT effort by all involved.

Andy.

]]> 7f9cbbfe186eeac21e34d70062521b0e Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/june-2026-magazine/#post-44811 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:03:09 +0100 My copy arrived today.
Digital copy now uploaded to website.

]]> 4b74cf943971c82d1fcaf1723cdc8290 Richard Parry replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-300-ignition/#post-44803 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:19:13 +0100 I have exactly the same ignition system on my Howard 300.
It was working 2 mths ago, now won’t start and no visible spark.
Did you ever find a solution to the issue?
Cheers Richard – email richard@parry.cc

]]> 8a929cfd762869d098f82d94ce171989 Matt Beamish started the topic Hayter 21 clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hayter-21-clutch/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:03:10 +0100 Hello people. I’ve been using my Hayter 21 regularly since April 25 and I’m really pleased with it. It starts and runs reliably after servicing carb and ignition, and I get loads more cut in the same time I was putting in before. I wondered if the power transfer to the wheels was as good as it could be, so I followed the service book to set up the…[Read more]

]]> f2ca75add83f6a1c48c47e90d9375a20 Ransomes256 replied to the topic Ransomes MG2 restoration in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg2-restoration/#post-44801 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:56:45 +0100 I should be able to answer your questions and send you an available new spares list. send me an email njarrett@btinternet.com

]]> af6be0eede505cf1fe1cbfe74bc2c27e James Bugler started the topic Ransomes MG2 restoration in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg2-restoration/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:12 +0100 Hi all,
I am now a owner of a MG2 which needs a fair bit of work to get up and running again,
Luckily the engine turns and with a few parts I should be able to get it running,

I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help with,
I would like to clean the oil filter out is there any issues with doing this?
I would also like to flush out…[Read more]

]]> fe0967c6836727ed2134b61277a6e703 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic monrotiller mk2 in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monrotiller-mk2/#post-44789 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:45:25 +0100 You can make throttle cables etc using parts from motorcycle parts suppliers, I have used Feked.com in the past. The Mower Centre in Hailsham may be able to do this for you.
The only source of tines is from a scrap machine, which type do you need?
You may be able to get carb and exhaust from Villiersparts.

]]> 1754ad4bb554b87301c2c72652219ce7 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic mauals and spares in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mauals-and-spares/#post-44788 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:38:51 +0100 I have scanned copies of owners manual and parts list, I hav enever seen a service manual. I also have manuals for the Villiers engine. I have sent you a pm.

]]> 4990c90dc2f123b9a4b3bd0cf6d3f228 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic monrotiller MK2 ? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monrotiller-mk2-2/#post-44786 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:36:19 +0100 Machine number 2950A is a series one model, see photo below, and was sent to agent on 12/10/53 and delivered to Milnthorpe Grange, Sandal, Wakefield on 8/12/53. More information about Monrotiller can be found at Monrotiller Information
The engine number would suggest it is a Mk12.
The original engineering drawings for Monrotiller are held at the…[Read more]

]]> a32df3953388ad2e309e42dc410580e3 andyfrost replied to the topic monrotiller MK2 ? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monrotiller-mk2-2/#post-44785 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:55:09 +0100 Some photos would help identify , Charlie Moore is the man for everything Monrotiller , I’m sure he will reply with all the info you need.

Andy

]]> 623f61f48e254c33a098608c527a1378 anthony kirkham started the topic monrotiller MK2 ? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monrotiller-mk2-2/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:34:49 +0100 just got his rotavator engine number 12 14309 machine number 2950 A has anybody any idea as to what age etc and is the villiers engine a type 12 thanks in anticipation T

]]> 972faf2dbbfe870486f321a1b69c3a02 anthony kirkham started the topic mauals and spares in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mauals-and-spares/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:05:34 +0100 can you still get a service manual and spares for a monro mk 2

]]> 92df7f09cfaab7f60e17ed92d8428fdd anthony kirkham started the topic monrotiller mk2 in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monrotiller-mk2/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:02:12 +0100 just bought a monro and I think its a mk2 that has not been used for years .it requires throttle cables and a general seeing to ,would like to get it sorted and maybe take to shows can you still get tines for it and also the carb and exhaust are missing ,new to this site but will add pictures as I strip it regards

]]> 0af7107a4aa95bbbda4d4c8e53aaa2e3 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/june-2026-magazine/#post-44779 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:47:13 +0100 Looking forward to receiving it.

]]> 65c74c94ed0b0c3f328213d745650464 Sprayerman started the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/june-2026-magazine/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:32:16 +0100 The June issue of The Cultivator was sent to the printers yesterday and will be posted to all paid up members as soon as possible after 15th June.

]]> 30da5fc98334adbf2afd0ec9ba48a17a David Bliss replied to the topic Replacement wheel bushes for 1960s Hayter in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/replacement-wheel-bushes-for-1960s-hayter-2/#post-44777 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:36:08 +0100 I use Delrin plastic and turn my own bearings out of that stuff.
Delrin (polyoxymethylene or POM-H) is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic famous for bridging the gap between plastics and metals. It offers exceptional mechanical strength, stiffness, dimensional stability, and low friction, making it a premier choice for precision…[Read more]

]]> ec4809390c2b3c9f58a1162834468343 Robert Wood replied to the topic Replacement wheel bushes for 1960s Hayter in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/replacement-wheel-bushes-for-1960s-hayter-2/#post-44775 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:39:02 +0100 Might be an obvious and therefore already tried route for you but have you asked the same question at:

https://www.hayter.co.uk/contact-us

]]> 16fe7e057df1eef9e0598ffe1e94e5ba Paul Jeffries started the topic Replacement wheel bushes for 1960s Hayter in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/replacement-wheel-bushes-for-1960s-hayter-2/ Wed, 27 May 2026 15:08:00 +0100 Does anyone know where I might be able to get replacement plastic wheel bushes, similar to the one pictured, for a 1960s Hayter rotary mower?

Or is there an alternative I could use or adapt?

]]> 7255b1e8b7f0aa608466ad92561e999a martin haysom replied to the topic landmaster mk1 in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/landmaster-mk1-2/#post-44768 Sun, 24 May 2026 08:20:43 +0100 7 years ago, still not done anything to this. maybe its time to pass it on

]]> a829b29457563268755185d500f9179d Tommy Dixey started the topic Wolsely 16 garden tractor restoration. in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wolsely-16-garden-tractor-restoration/ Sun, 17 May 2026 09:11:26 +0100 Hello, I’m currently restoring a wolsely 16 garden tractor I found in a shed. I’ve hit a wall though as it’s clutch is gone. Any idea how to get a new clutch?

]]> 0a5c0dfc1f318f001773f0388e4e2482 PHILIPPE LARDIER replied to the topic honda f80 in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/honda-f80/#post-44765 Wed, 13 May 2026 06:34:35 +0100 Bonjour, pourriez vous m’envoyer la PARTLIST du Honda F80? philouen.lardier@gmail.com, merci

]]> 47ec594acb5146e65ea6b604630277e3 Ryan Watson started the topic Late Grandad Display of Lawnmower For Sale (Quick Sale or Scrap) in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/late-grandad-display-of-lawnmower-for-sale-quick-sale-or-scrap/ Sun, 10 May 2026 09:25:32 +0100 I’m selling a collection of vintage lawn mowers, engines, parts and gardening equipment on behalf of my late Grandad a member of VHGCM, who loved displaying his mowers at steam rallies.
There are various machines, including Atco, Mayfield, Suffolk, Greens, JP, Ransomes and more. They range from restoration projects to spares, with some great p…[Read more]

]]> f4500b2ee6d6cfc49d4ee63d83b1b17a David Ford replied to the topic Pioneer P12 Chainsaw in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pioneer-p12-chainsaw/#post-44755 Fri, 08 May 2026 23:17:58 +0100 Regarding Your Pioneer P12 . There are a whole manor of these saw out there as although badged Pioneer these were as someone told Me at the time in the early 1980’s produced in around 50 different colours and most Major manufactures of chain saws had one in their range which was normally the bottom of the range . The saws themselves were made by…[Read more]

]]> 73b56712829124a82a6abe0011f8f9e5 David Ford replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-bantam-9/#post-44754 Fri, 08 May 2026 22:57:27 +0100 What I wrote above was about the first one the next 2 were as follows . When answering an add in the Citizen a local evening paper a person from Hartpury near Gloucester had a Bantam for sale which turned out to be a Villiers engine Mark 15 engine model and these are not my favourite machines as the 4 stroke engine does not seem to be as…[Read more]

]]> d150d924cac2b9f2034cc05e574ba9f0 David Ford replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-bantam-9/#post-44753 Fri, 08 May 2026 22:43:24 +0100 We own 3 Howard Bantams the first one We aquired in around 1983 and that had the wrong carb fitted and was very bad in starting .We bought a new Tecumseh 4hp engine and altered the engine plate to fit that engine but could never get it to work properly then an Idea of fitting a Lawn mower clutch which worked very well which when you reved the…[Read more]

]]> 7f00a6d7ebb2a544e10ef08b776fb385 PHILIPPE LARDIER replied to the topic Honda F190 for restoration... or lots of spares in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/honda-f190-for-restoration-or-lots-of-spares/#post-44752 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:44:15 +0100 Bonjour , avez vous encore vos Motoculteurs ? car je cherche des pièces pour ces modèles , contre rémunération bien entendu. Philippe

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