Over The August Bank Holiday week-end, Matt Birkin took 628,which he part owns, to the Island Steam Show at the Steam Railway, Havenstreet and won first prize! In his own words ;-" Completely out of the blue it won the best commercial vehicle in show award as judged by the commercial vehicle section. (normally a lorry wins, in fact this is the first time a bus has)
I wasn't going to take it around the arena on the Monday as lots of others were there and I didn't think there would be room, plus it was rather muddy. I did wonder why the commercial vehicle section steward was so insistant that I did take it in!! I wasn't even listening to the announcment as I had my head in the engine bay of a very nice showmans Scammel. Anyway 628 got a very nice sheild which I have had engraved and is currently proudly displayed on the bus."
Well, congratulations to Matt and all those involved in restoring this bus. Pictures of Matt, the bus & shield can be found on the
Photo Gallery page
AGM
The AGM of the Museum will be held on Saturday, May 12th at The Southern Vectis Social Club, South Street, Newport at 2:30 pm
