Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Ivan Clark | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/trustymasseyman/activity/ Activity feed for Ivan Clark. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:43:32 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a4818f2a56efd9cb166f4aedf0171783 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Ploughing tractors vintage classification in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ploughing-tractors-vintage-classification/#post-38322 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:40:50 +0000 Sherwood had 15 enter but as you say the weather put 7 ploughmen off attending including myself. So pleased to hear £1200 was raised for the Lincs / Notts air ambulance.
We had over 15mm of rain Saturday, Sunday my alarm went off and temperature was -7.4c & forecast was snow …..
Sitting on the fence I can see both sides (as most know I own a…[Read more]

]]> 6367045b1cc52794fdc90523a923c6ab Ivan Clark replied to the topic Wartime Farm (again). in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wartime-farm-again/#post-34438 Fri, 22 May 2020 16:53:16 +0100 come get um set its getting later now

]]> 06711fbd32ddeb73d523c224d7940722 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Early Trusty Rebuild in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/early-trusty-rebuild/page/2/#post-34019 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:17:58 +0100 great photos & information Geoff. look forward to see photos of the draw bar restoration soon

]]> 5c13cecc5fcea38ff5ec5960b82c0be7 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Sisis lawn rake in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/sisis-lawn-rake/#post-30821 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 23:06:29 +0000 My aerorake on display at Newark tractor show November 2018

]]> ca712b304f00c3ea72e2e597fe97d767 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Tarpen Little Giant Chainsaw in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tarpen-little-giant-chainsaw/#post-30820 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 22:42:45 +0000 that sounds expensive to me for 1963 …….

]]> 283286962ae137657ab1a31691680ce5 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Jalo adverts in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jalo-adverts/#post-30819 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 22:38:03 +0000 I have a copy of this one Alan. I keep telling my self I must get it copied and laminated somewhere. I remember sending for it when I was a wee school boy. I liked using the Jalo push hoe and Howard 350 in our veg garden

]]> ca61281d39b0a76c0d50cb8289ed19d0 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Sisis lawn rake in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/sisis-lawn-rake/#post-30818 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 22:30:54 +0000 You use the wheels when using the rake. When using it as a slitter you remove the wheels and fit a typical house brick into the clip. Hope this helps

]]> f16fa2a375116a6c0a97109afd50f310 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Auction 6th April in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/auction-6th-april/#post-30817 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 22:23:17 +0000 I’m thinking of a double day trip and popping into Patrick Edwards tractor car boot event on the same day from 8.00 a.m.

]]> 8c2ae8a5f30f5140486f93ef20db3360 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Newark Tractor and Heritage Show 2018 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/newark-tractor-and-heritage-show-2019/#post-29696 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:51:53 +0000 A great show to end 2018 season. Great photos Geoff. We have just booked up a Travelodge ready to start the 2019 season at Malvern

]]> 06ae6ab4524c0ca4b89e730e563dd114 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Trusty Book in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-book/#post-24605 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 21:17:46 +0000 This book comes highly recommended. I was first involved with my first trusty in the early 1980s and this book covers so much I had no idea about. Excellent Geoff. Just hope that I haven’t missed too many bargains on ebay since buying this book at the weekend. Roll on volume 2

]]> 30f263100baede5f2da1d503e2e07020 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Tractor World, Malvern in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-malvern/page/2/#post-24511 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 19:40:49 +0000 Lawn care display all loaded up ready for an early start with your shop keeper. Please hold on to a slice of pie and a copy of your book please Geoff. Hope to be on site around 8a.m. looking forward to seeing members over the week end.

]]> 3863a4961a914479f85017244ae7503d Ivan Clark replied to the topic trusty saw bench in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-saw-bench-2/#post-24241 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 19:58:46 +0000 The only person I know with a trusty saw bench is our chairman trusty 220. Take a look in the project forum at the plough he is restoring tells me he is able to help you

]]> b08732803bd59391e1e67fb01c0e591e Ivan Clark replied to the topic good week adding books to my library in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/good-week-adding-books-to-my-library/#post-23731 Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:03:57 +0000 Well pleased with my latest addition to my library collection

]]> 6881d851e066a59ae2148e72854cc1e7 Ivan Clark replied to the topic new buys for my collection in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-buys-for-my-collection/#post-23658 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:41:02 +0000 Lawn care display now entered into Malvern tractor world

]]> 0e85c598366cfb29b76b667150b75e9c Ivan Clark replied to the topic new buys for my collection in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-buys-for-my-collection/#post-23650 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:30:49 +0000 The week as turned up some nice additions to our lawn care collection

]]> c9355c2d5703bcd3950c73cd3ff1b406 Ivan Clark replied to the topic new buys for my collection in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-buys-for-my-collection/#post-23392 Sat, 03 Dec 2016 18:01:33 +0000 Another Saturday and another local pick up and it’s a ransomes 2017 will be the year to display lawn care tools. Many thanks Paul for your help with above information

]]> 744b5702f3053787bfdcc24e50be129c Ivan Clark started the topic new buys for my collection in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-buys-for-my-collection/ Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:00:25 +0000 We have had an enjoyable day shopping local and added these two lawn care items to my collection. Any information will be greatly received. Thanks

]]> f62e09f6aeadff2d8bc7c63aeaf5ad0f Ivan Clark replied to the topic Latest News on front page of website in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/latest-news-on-front-page-of-website/#post-23169 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:31:44 +0000 Thanks guys really enjoyed viewing. Love the ball barrow remember Dad buying Mum one of these in the 1970’s. great work thanks

]]> 689e6f8edd24cc07411ffea039f25822 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Newark Tractors and Heritage Show in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/newark-tractors-and-heritage-show-2/page/2/#post-22990 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 21:01:00 +0000 A little inside information Sandra is cooking fruit cakes let’s hope Geoff doesn’t forget the traditional pork pie. Hope to see you all over the weekend

]]> a18bee51755858d3c7ae85715208f7c9 Ivan Clark replied to the topic October Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/october-cultivator-2/#post-22703 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 21:14:49 +0100 Got mine today thanks to all involved

]]> ef91f8ac61666d351bb8eed51bbc2101 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Weeley weekend 2016 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-weekend-2016/#post-21518 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:16:52 +0100 Dave, I too will not be able to attend this year but hope it all goes well.

]]> 0d89beeebb60818a39b3995230866942 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Jalo collection display in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jalo-collection-display/page/2/#post-21239 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 22:42:12 +0100 Well has mentioned above I pleased to confirm I now have a wheel barrow attachment, next on my wish list the Jalo brass seeder, and Jalo major push hoe

]]> da67af1aa9d8d9a2c7b3cb96206df771 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Another Trusy conversion Ploughing in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/another-trusy-conversion-ploughing/#post-20672 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 18:33:46 +0100 Nice conversion Barry, think would be great reading if you send in report for Alan to put in cultivator, here’s hoping. Look forward to seeing it myself, cheers

]]> 37ccb1a7a6cff76ff2bd7f6a4cbcf59d Ivan Clark replied to the topic WESTO? in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/westo/#post-20566 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 19:09:13 +0100 I’m sure it is safe to say that the Jalo gardener words were left off and the area left blank. I do have one in my collection. I understand that Jalo used a foundry in Southampton area to cast all their aluminum items, which isn’t a million miles from Bournemouth

]]> d9419cf47a3e55167fea46db3549fe50 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Spam, note for admin in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/spam-note-for-admin/page/2/#post-20433 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 18:40:35 +0100 Yes I too had a message from Monica

]]> 5107d3c36ab75fefbb1c5f17ad94b8f6 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vintage-horticultural-garden-machinery-working-day-2/#post-20358 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 20:10:56 +0100 That someone is Ian wingnut long

]]> 2aac066cb760a62d3272c05d741be7b9 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vintage-horticultural-garden-machinery-working-day-2/#post-20357 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 19:28:15 +0100 Someone posted 68 photos on Facebook vintage tractor & garden equipment and it sure did look good show

]]> d557f41327357adbb7fc949852fa7829 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Trusty Earthquake in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-earthquake/#post-20352 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:12:09 +0100 Well done Geoff, this should get trusty enthusiasts excited. Keep use posted on restoration

]]> 36630a1c3acaadeb384e6a06d18f5848 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vintage-horticultural-garden-machinery-working-day-2/#post-20314 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 19:58:28 +0000 Sadly I had to cancel, hopefully I will see photos posted soon

]]> 7d0a4df05f88313d16ca4da996b7427d Ivan Clark replied to the topic good week adding books to my library in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/good-week-adding-books-to-my-library/#post-20306 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:53:58 +0000 This weeks additions are going to be hard to beet

]]> d8d3580847696ee3f1a2e43c8a800c2c Ivan Clark replied to the topic Sand Skimming Tractor Hunt in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/sand-skimming-tractor-hunt/#post-20110 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:38:37 +0000 Yes their is a Dave Smith from Cambridgeshire and he match ploughs with a trusty pedestrian tractor

]]> c47a08e281e25dc9968a1e156d769cfa Ivan Clark replied to the topic Tractor World Spring 2016 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-spring-2016/#post-20003 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 21:46:16 +0000 The shopkeeper and treasurer plan to be on site approximately 8 a.m. set up and then have breakfast ……

]]> a4e32f3ff6d87d35437b6ba505e023c7 Ivan Clark replied to the topic good week adding books to my library in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/good-week-adding-books-to-my-library/#post-19457 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 18:30:48 +0000 Oxfam turned up with this book , has some nice adverts. Didn’t know Jalo sold plant pots

]]> 92f8f6067ce2c84cd6ecd5552f268837 Ivan Clark replied to the topic good week adding books to my library in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/good-week-adding-books-to-my-library/#post-17894 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 10:49:51 +0000 Thanks Chris, green book values seem back to my level again £31.00 or was I the only one interested on the good old auction website? Children book I found in book barn near Bristol good value too at £3.20 well pleased. Worth a visit if your in the area

]]> 4fc85cb7a72d6e31fc95cb6dd03cbcf2 Ivan Clark started the topic good week adding books to my library in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/good-week-adding-books-to-my-library/ Sat, 06 Feb 2016 17:47:53 +0000 I’m well pleased with this weeks book additions

]]> 904d23af954d7df95e3352bfc0093c44 Ivan Clark replied to the topic biddenden tractorfest 2016 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/biddenden-tractorfest-2016/#post-16582 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:15:07 +0000 I’ve been on tractor fest web site and down loaded a form and completed it e mail it back you kev

]]> 7fd7d73bcf39c5a096e19b65eddebf3e Ivan Clark replied to the topic Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vintage-horticultural-garden-machinery-working-day-2/#post-15796 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:50:08 +0000 Posted my entry onto you before Christmas, see you then Ivan

]]> 5e6f117b00979c4d05b489d17a4bafaa Ivan Clark replied to the topic biddenden tractorfest 2016 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/biddenden-tractorfest-2016/#post-15768 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:18:03 +0000 Hi kev, if you can forward me 2 forms as per our conversation, we will display our jalo collection & a anzani motor hoe, thanks Ivan

]]> fc840615ecca3607aba8638eb195f4e2 Ivan Clark replied to the topic December Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/december-cultivator/#post-15444 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:50:51 +0000 Date for 2016 AGM is Saturday 12th March venue Oakham treasures, portbury, Bristol

]]> 1f981029755b6d31db2bc1f242d9e12b Ivan Clark replied to the topic country gentleman price book in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/country-gentleman-price-book/#post-15403 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 18:42:39 +0000 Seems I’m a bit behind here? I’ve been a green book man till this week. Are these easier to find ? I had to pay £7 so I’m guessing a lot cheaper too

]]> 190642f3179154f7809826819ae87e3b Ivan Clark started the topic country gentleman price book in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/country-gentleman-price-book/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:55:03 +0000 I never never seen one of these books before, but I’m well pleased with find

]]> 00a198ca9265a96b509e1060b81165d7 Ivan Clark started the topic trailer net at Aldi in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trailer-net-at-aldi/ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:28:43 +0000 Spotted in Aldi today trailer net in 3 sizes at a bargain price of £7.99 these offers don’t last long so if you interested act now

]]> 5abf18d71caf90cf2be48472c2d566ed Ivan Clark replied to the topic 31/10/2015 Deeping Ploughing Match in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/31102015-deeping-ploughing-match/#post-15061 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:22:19 +0000 Thanks Chris, should I get in touch with Guinness book of records? No my plough is X Brian Carter

]]> bbf2c2d85ca57bb67013bf8bdba658c2 Ivan Clark started the topic 31/10/2015 Deeping Ploughing Match in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/31102015-deeping-ploughing-match/ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 21:19:26 +0000 Deeping ploughing match was blessed with good weather and nice clean barley stubble. Class 9 garden tractor class was well supported with 9 entries , but 2 no shows.
Results
1st Ivan Clark Rollocroftmaster & ransomes TS42A
2nd Chris Shields Trusty
3rd Kirtis Bale Trusty
4th Derren Bale Trusty
5th Brian Carter Trusty

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]]> 1cc893bdbd7ac034fa059e049dac9448 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Jalo collection display in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jalo-collection-display/page/2/#post-15038 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:02:00 +0000 Hello Alan, sorry to say I’m not due to work commitments. I will be coming over early Saturday morning. My exhibit this year the Rollo croftmaster. Already been contacted by Kevin to show this display at next years tractorfest.

]]> 943a8f58783e650220d6580243d1847b Ivan Clark replied to the topic Jalo collection display in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jalo-collection-display/#post-15031 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:49:28 +0000 Another Jalo purchase today, watch out for photo when it as been delivered

]]> 9be53eb69d0bf05b1e823e8fd6696d14 Ivan Clark replied to the topic new mystery object from a Lincolnshire farmer in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-mystery-object-from-a-lincolnshire-farmer/#post-14824 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 14:50:22 +0100 Correct, but think you must come clean and tell us all that you have all ready seen this at a show before

]]> 8b4465b5f4f2f590fda0d88ceb77504e Ivan Clark started the topic new mystery object from a Lincolnshire farmer in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-mystery-object-from-a-lincolnshire-farmer/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:08:30 +0100 Subject also first clue

]]> c5fad6c8c89dce6f6eaa184a19183e05 Ivan Clark replied to the topic Weeley working weekend 2015 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-working-weekend-2015/page/3/#post-14559 Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:57:46 +0100 Hi Sandi, in first place was Geoff, my good self second and third the young guy who I don’t have a name for who had only just brought his trusty tractor off Peter Martin over the week end

]]> 42b5391b3b301b1e739029d9f80a3add Ivan Clark replied to the topic Jalo collection display in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jalo-collection-display/#post-14540 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:17:15 +0100 As promised, will the wheel barrow Jalo be added to my collection? Here’s hoping

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