Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Steve denness aka steve d | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/steve-d/activity/ Activity feed for Steve denness aka steve d. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:34:59 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 22e988bbd38d9a830382cc4deff60419 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Colwood TypeA User/Workshop Manual in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-typea-user-workshop-manual/#post-43267 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:32:20 +0000 Dear Roy
I have probably got 17 colwoods across the range and quite a bit of info on them I’ve been collecting them for many years I also have a register for them.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can help in any way.
Kind regards
Steve.

]]> 2185c41d3455500e14e40d5704610336 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic kent meet and greet in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/kent-meet-and-greet/#post-22573 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 23:53:27 +0100 Fingers crossed count me in to mate

]]> d08cead91c371506697d103781b7092d Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Info on the Colwood 'RA' in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/info-on-the-colwood-ra/#post-14876 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 21:18:12 +0100 Afraid I’m having a few problems getting my system to work properly and post at present but if you pm me I will get back to you, if you have tried to make contact before I’ve been out of things a while due to family issues. Best steve

]]> 5ab09e2815fb4dcaea0174acd53d51f5 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic colwood power barrow in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-power-barrow/#post-14105 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:01:08 +0100 Hi Pete this is all that remains of my barrow, and yours makes it only the third one I know of in existence, and I’m very impressed that your s looks original, and if possible please could I have any dimensions, it’s attached to a colwood model B series 2 with a Villiers mk 10 engine. It is not the easiest to explain gearbox, but it’s a two speed…[Read more]

]]> aa3ec03757dd727c6d814c35abc76e2a Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic colwood power barrow in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-power-barrow/#post-14091 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:18:49 +0100 Hi Pete I would be very interested to see your colwood so I can add to the register, I also own a barrow attachment which I intend to restore over the winter, I also own 15 colwood machines in various states of repair.
Best steve.

]]> a1f596520f34bf1c594dd039faeee096 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic 25 Years of Old Lawn Mower Club in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/25-years-of-old-lawn-mower-club/#post-13230 Sat, 30 May 2015 23:02:16 +0100 Unfortunately for me I could not make our club agm this year due to being at a wedding and for me I explained in my private message to you Geoff.also as for many people like myself work now takes my weekend up so can cause problems to get to meetings, and even the shows but that still means that the passion the conviction and hard work still goes…[Read more]

]]> 7859c2b45b1d2f66a4ac166a381aee58 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic unknown push hoe in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-push-hoe/#post-12591 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:40:44 +0100 Thanks again Steve

]]> 6c791b04cadf39fc59e535b72371cc63 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic unknown push hoe in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-push-hoe/#post-12526 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:38:51 +0100 Hi steve
Very many thanks for the information you always come up trumps, do you know a rough sort of period they might have been produced?
Best
Steve

]]> 6d21f204e615ebffdba8888afa0b72a4 Steve denness aka steve d started the topic unknown push hoe in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-push-hoe/ Sun, 22 Mar 2015 22:26:28 +0000 Hi all I have been given this unknown push hoe today and wondered if anyone could shed any light on who made it and rough sort of age.
Steve.

]]> bd0092f70ff17e32853a7f0e8856a596 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Anzani Motor Hoe in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/anzani-motor-hoe/#post-11965 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:33:31 +0000 Sorry for delay what with work and all I will try and get in garage to get a nice shot of plate for you

]]> c9aba8cc99f5ea18b97503c43c9c6a25 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Pathe news reel- Machinery demonstration 1949 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pathe-news-reel-machinery-demonstration-1949/#post-11587 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:32:53 +0000 what a fab film very impressed as I saw the colwood with the rotary disc mower on the front and ive only ever seen pictures of this.
grrrrrrreat.

]]> c3e31e494cc28b531781982107de3d4c Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Anzani Motor Hoe in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/anzani-motor-hoe/#post-11586 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:26:59 +0000 hi I will see if I can get a picture up of mine for you but I do know that titch of machinery decals does a reproduction of the j a p plate and they look really great as this is what I have on my one.
steve

]]> 9472f3e255211b720f95c7a05ad9d30f Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic my entry to forthcoming shows in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/my-entry-to-forthcoming-shows/#post-11495 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:50:47 +0000 Sorry to hear that mate hope all goes well for you both, be thinking of you.
Steve

]]> 1ed8acf86e703d41b7b7f9d93840e74b Steve denness aka steve d started the topic whitwood seeder in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/whitwood-seeder/ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 18:53:59 +0100 Took my seeder to Holme yesterday and what was on the display next to me another one. You don’t see any for ages and hey presto, here they are together, mine has the wooden handles.

]]> 6c2a2f372e18fea2e163bfde3bcec0bb Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic colwoods at Holme 1940 day nr Peterborough in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwoods-at-holme-1940-day-nr-peterborough/#post-10328 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 18:48:43 +0100 Forgot to say we also took pauls ladybird mower.

]]> 51098d734ccf28f125b69b10d22f9084 Steve denness aka steve d started the topic colwoods at Holme 1940 day nr Peterborough in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwoods-at-holme-1940-day-nr-peterborough/ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 18:45:23 +0100 Yesterday myself Mr mackellow and my son Adam travelled up to this super event, the whole village was closed and it looked like d day had come again you walked around the corner and there were German tanks and gun emplacement s, would recommend a visit.
Anyway paul and I took the 1945 colwood model A which will be changing hands once I have…[Read more]

]]> d11624c69a34273dbcd62ddcee380775 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic sussex meet and greet in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/sussex-meet-and-greet/#post-10325 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 18:35:19 +0100 It is indeed Mr haggle and very nice surrounding s,

]]> 583818a7a166bb1cbe42eba813764164 Steve denness aka steve d started the topic sussex meet and greet in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/sussex-meet-and-greet/ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:38:03 +0100 October 26th is the autumnal meet and greet in Sussex at the lavender line at Isfield east Sussex already a few members confirmed as coming and usually a pleasant day out so if you can’t make the Kent meet also let paul mackellow know if your interested in coming.

]]> 7e02c97e3c46aded1698a3e060d2b280 Steve denness aka steve d started the topic Kent autumn meet and greet in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/kent-autumn-meet-and-greet/ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:30:32 +0100 Hi all there will be a small gathering at Millbrook highgrove garden centre next sunday October 12th kick off 10am on Staplehurst road Marden, all welcome if you’re about.
Any more details send paul mackellow a pm.

]]> 94eeb023dc57c52d3fc4e60242b65432 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic I'm back... in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/im-back/#post-10001 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 20:05:19 +0100 Yes good to see you back Andrew.glad your settled now.

]]> c590949c20fe42006695e24a8236c6e9 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic reseeding at tractor fest in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/reseeding-at-tractor-fest/#post-9941 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:28:41 +0100 That’s right alan,but I think the shandy barrow won easily, would do this again any day, it’s shame other shows don’t do this as well.

]]> 5281af163f174219cec3765cf26d7b87 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic my latest colwood that will be joining the stable in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/my-latest-colwood-that-will-be-joining-the-stable/#post-9940 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:24:41 +0100 Not sure yet alan as not seen in the flesh mate but I will keep you posted.

]]> b5f32d3eb57fb06158f3facb61fb0f0f Steve denness aka steve d started the topic my latest colwood that will be joining the stable in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/my-latest-colwood-that-will-be-joining-the-stable/ Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:02:02 +0100 thanks to vegi kev for collecting this one for me after a lead at tractor fest its the model b with pto that I did nt have and brings my colwood collection I think up to eight now as im letting paul mackellow have one of my model As.

]]> 74e910401b9d0a486b6ddc670dffadce Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic DATING A COLWOOD MOTOR HOE in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/dating-a-colwood-motor-hoe/#post-9927 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 22:50:04 +0100 and if its a jap engined model b its usually on the cowling,at present im compiling some things for the forum so the colwood register is ready for inclusion

]]> 898616d78c76ca880387e08404b2151a Steve denness aka steve d started the topic reseeding at tractor fest in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/reseeding-at-tractor-fest/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:37:13 +0100 We had great fun using a shandy barrow, my whitwood, a fiddle, and rob farmers wrigley

]]> 1268a5ccba9042ed45f165d2e3f60a8d Steve denness aka steve d started the topic whitwood seed drill in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/whitwood-seed-drill/ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:08:22 +0100 Hi all I thaught I would share a few pics of my latest acquisition a whitwood seed drill made by dashwood engineering, of which is a very interesting firm for me because of the colwood link, I have waited along time to find one and now have one so I’m very pleased plus I had the added bonus of using it at the weekend at tractor fest in Kent.

]]> 6aae89185fbb45b7db78cd1534800368 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Hello All in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hello-all/#post-9696 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 07:15:04 +0100 I think it’s great your going to restore the Westwood because they are underestimated and now no more so good luck with the restos.

]]> 73a1bebb956caf23c239d4a2a7c04663 Steve denness aka steve d started the topic Hall and duck in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hall-and-duck/ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:15:10 +0100 Was reading a copy of the metro free newspaper today turned the page and to my surprise there was a picture and article of our very own Mr hall with the Cadbury ransomes, so just wanted to say well done for getting in one of the papers.

]]> 5251f94b022a7e1b540d52210918b151 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic other sections within the club in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/other-sections-within-the-club/#post-9407 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:36:55 +0100 hi Charlie and Geoff please don’t feel I was trying to envoke any arguments or being difficult as this was not the case ,I personally do enjoy using all my different machinery whether at home or events as do many others whithin the club and as andy has rightfully said its each to there own ,as you know I have organised a working day as well and we…[Read more]

]]> df05abc4c8e0f76c2d8cfb99e16781a8 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic latest item home to add to my collection in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/latest-item-home-to-add-to-my-collection/#post-9399 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 18:39:48 +0100 That’s a very nice addition to the collection Ivan and has it got a different wheel to most of the standard ones?

]]> a59876f2f12c8f99d0c609d0af58423d Steve denness aka steve d started the topic other sections within the club in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/other-sections-within-the-club/ Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:50:40 +0100 Without trying to cause eruptions and upsetting people I do often wonder why ploughing seems to be understood as the main part of horticultural, I own small ploughs for some of my machinery, but can’t help wondering why such a major feeling that ploughing is horticulture, for me our past time covers such a wide range of interests from hand tools,…[Read more]

]]> 0752a038dd19aede1f107f26e4c1536b Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic tractorfest 2014 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractorfest-2014/page/5/#post-9273 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:42:42 +0100 Be good to see you there as well Andy and

]]> 600b2beff7c20cd22e4ce2707f7c391e Steve denness aka steve d started the topic Tugwell park fun day Eastbourne in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tugwell-park-fun-day-eastbourne/ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 21:52:29 +0100 Thaught I would share a few pics of the small gathering we had behind my house in the park, a few weeks before I was asked to get a gathering together and my thanks go out to Paul and Wendy mackellow, Paul coles, Chris Sutton, and bob? For supporting and making an enjoyable day. This was on the 21st of June, so sorry for the delay, any case here’s…[Read more]

]]> 554a2ebebdab82698c4623db329cbb0b Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic ardingly smallholders show in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ardingly-smallholders-show-2/#post-9183 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 15:01:02 +0100 In original post it should have read j a p display sorry it’s the predicted text

]]> aaf27ce15012d13f142ab2c7182f6770 Steve denness aka steve d started the topic ardingly smallholders show in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ardingly-smallholders-show-2/ Sat, 12 Jul 2014 13:39:10 +0100 Last weekend a very nice selection of machinery was on show and I believe a total of 73 exhibits were on show over the course of the two days myself and Paul mackellow did a j a plan machinery and engine display and Darren Portsmouth brought along his superbly restored howard gem. Any case here’s a few pics.

]]> 0f2f266676c69becc64c343bf4fe4543 Steve denness aka steve d started the topic my latest acquisition s in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/my-latest-acquisition-s/ Sat, 17 May 2014 21:33:06 +0100 Have been to the bill targett memorial rally today having attended the horticultural section of which was run by our own Jim beacon.Only thing is I ended up coming home with another British anzani motor Hoe and a atco 12’mower circa 1960.

]]> d000193485f6e2aafc77a68bd4b4ccd2 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Farm and Horticultural Equipment in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farm-and-horticultural-equipment/#post-8086 Thu, 15 May 2014 20:56:30 +0100 I to have emailed a letter of disapproval, and the. More of us who do it the better as it’s more clout,our hobby is growing at such a rate that it’s over taking the tractors and to thoughs who came to ardingly last year I think my team and I proved it and we put the tractor boys noses out of joint and put them second best for once,not that it’s a…[Read more]

]]> 74ab56780e5a8a2bf2f3498a0aa73d83 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Unknown machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-machine/page/2/#post-7812 Sat, 03 May 2014 07:54:09 +0100 Here you go

]]> 73898d85e6529d1c967d0b5c2c872a47 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Unknown machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-machine/page/2/#post-7811 Sat, 03 May 2014 07:42:36 +0100 To be fair to you Paul this four seasons is virtually identical to my loyd only difference is the clutch, now this raises a question?
We’re they the same firm and or did one or the other eventually merge?
I will post some pics of mine.

]]> 695883394df26c205c851bf97d2e5114 Steve denness aka steve d and Geoff Ravenhall are now friends https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/4194/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 18:37:18 +0100 0 bca10528ba9f4113754be00eb511a67c Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Spring Meet & Greet - photos in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/spring-meet-greet-photos/#post-6507 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 19:51:59 +0000 A great day and very well supported. Great to see faces old and new.

]]> ac06c7ade2c8a3c0d0435cfaa5ff6f2a Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Spring Meet and Greet... its tomorrow !!! in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/spring-meet-and-greet-its-tomorrow/#post-6476 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:39:14 +0000 I’m all loaded up to looking forward to it. Get the kids sorted and away we go.

]]> 04342ee9d964f81bb0187d84143e02df Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Malvern Congratulations in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/malvern-congratulations/#post-6179 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 19:55:26 +0000 Here here I will second that john.

]]> 0d6fac951db77e8bba12135a3184aede Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Colwood Motor Hoe in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-motor-hoe/#post-5962 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:54:27 +0000 Very interesting article there Joe thankyou for sharing it with us.
Steve.

]]> 2219b81e08661fcf4382a7137346392a Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Colwood Motor Hoe in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-motor-hoe/#post-5921 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:58:19 +0000 Many thanks for the nos I will add them to the list.
Steve.

]]> d678db9d2da82a05d092f64766f4244c Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Colwood Motor Hoe in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-motor-hoe/#post-5914 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 20:43:19 +0000 Not sure kev do you want to bring all the details to Isfield mate and if you can find date stamps on cowling would be even better.

]]> 8ea99d678b303bb6115b2cbf48b7b151 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Colwood Motor Hoe in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-motor-hoe/#post-5912 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 20:23:24 +0000 This year I will try and start work on my own colwood website re the register. I’m doing my best to build as much info as I can to try and make a source of info for all you colwood fans. I have five model A s a model B which are all jap 2a engines plus will be using an ra model this year and hopefully a hornet.
Would be very interested in getting…[Read more]

]]> a9137182877acdc93ce9564372b4b6e8 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Colwood - mono wheel - best invention, however in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-mono-wheel-best-invention-however/#post-5722 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:35:04 +0000 Very nice display of colwood gear there would love to get in touch to compare notes on what you have .
Steve.

]]> cc2bd5d18a27ec102a11bd20b43322ac Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic weeks, drake and fletcher and coleby in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeks-drake-and-fletcher-and-coleby/#post-5721 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:32:31 +0000 Hopefully look forward to seeing you again be great if you could support mate.

]]> fac396736db38727130862ae550a3db1 Steve denness aka steve d replied to the topic Colwood - mono wheel - best invention, however in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood-mono-wheel-best-invention-however/#post-5668 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 21:31:35 +0000 Hi thanks for the intro john .it looks to me your machine is a colwood ra model which seem to be more common in Australia than some of the earlier models your engine doesnt look to far wrong and I believe should be a mk 12 Villiers.

I currently own five colwoods .4 model a variants, and an early b, but might be acquiring an ra soon , I also…[Read more]

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