A POPULAR Herefordshire country show has returned after two years away due to Covid, and organisers have tried to give something for everyone
Bromyard Gala, which has been a feature of the town's calendar for more than 50 years, has returned to Burgess Farm, Avenbury, on June 25 and 26.
Featuring the restored Vampire dragster which almost killed Top Gear presenter in 2006, the Rockwood Dog Display Team and steam traction engines, the Bromyard Gala organisers have been hoping for a memorable year.
Vampire, which holds the British land speed record, is now owned by a group of car enthusiasts from the Bromyard area.
The air was filled with the smells of cooking food, smoke from the steam traction engines and the other iconic smells of country shows.
The atmosphere was also friendly, the community atmosphere Bromyard is well-known for was there, with friendly faces greeting you throughout, and people happy to talk about their stalls, tractors, cars or anything else they were exhibiting.
"Bromyard Gala, like so many country shows, has been away for the last two years and we are delighted to announce that now, in 2022, it's back with something for everyone," a spokesperson for the Gala said ahead of the event.
"A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes and we are excited to welcome Legges (who doesn't enjoy Anthony's food?) and Hobsons Brewery to the Gala field.
"Hobson's are even going to bring along our own Gala beer, something for all the beer drinkers to look forward to."
In the main arena, there was a dog show, and dotted around the fields were classic cars, caravans, vintage tractors and the working area showing farming machinery from times gone by.
There was also a talent show, quiz and darts competition, as well as produce and handicrafts section and eye-catching tractor pulling from a club based in the Forest of Dean.
The Bedford van section at Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
There were a number of vintage steam engines at Bromyard Gala 2022, including this Aveling and Porter roller built in 1921. Picture: Sofie Smith
People watched on as this steam engine manoeuvred around the Bromyard Gala 2022 site. Picture: Sofie Smith
There was an impressive display of remote control trucks working on a building site at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
Inside the handicrafts and produce marquee at Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
The display of classic and vintage motorbikes at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
A Foden steam engine, built in 1907, on display at Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
One of the horses in the working section of the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
An Aveling and Porter steam engine at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
A Foden steam engine, used by London firm Beck and Pollitzer, at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
Weston’s Cider from Much Marcle, near Ledbury, also took part. Picture: Sofie Smith
A Foden steam engine, built in 1907, on display at Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
Iconic Massey Ferguson tractors were also at Bromyard Gala 2022 for revellers to look at. Picture: Sofie Smith
Crowds flocked back to Bromyard Gala 2022 after the last two events were cancelled due to Covid. Picture: Sofie Smith
A miniture steam engine at Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
Another of the classic cars in the dedicated section at Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
There were all kinds of classic and vintage cars at Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
A 1970 MG at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
A 1937 Morgan car pictured at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
The classic and vintage cars ranged from Minis to Jaguars. Picture: Sofie Smith
David Brown tractors were also among those at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
There were also Ford and Leyland tractors at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
There were several different makes, from International and Massey Ferguson to John Deere and even two Unimogs. Picture: Sofie Smith
There were. number of old tractors, which also went around the main arena during both days of the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
Crowds watching on from the side of the main arena at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
A Bedford van, made into a mobile coffee shop, pictured at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
A vintage steam engine making its way down the Bromyard Gala site towards the main arena. Picture: Sofie Smith
Crowds flocked to the 2022 Bromyard Gala, held on the Ledbury Road at Avenbury. Picture: Sofie Smith
A smaller Foden steam engine pictured at the Bromyard Gala 2022. Picture: Sofie Smith
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