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Questions have been raised by one particular club regarding our insurance cover. This is due solely to their misreading the certificate, and I have the assurance of our insurance company that paid-up members of the Wessex Stationary Engine Club Ltd have third party cover to the sum of £10m at any event provided that their activity is carried out safely and in accordance with the WSEC safety code, as printed on the reverse of the membership card.

The sort-out was held on Saturday 7 March in overcast, damp and chilly conditions. There were only eight sellers, but they and the few hardy buyers seemed very satisfied with the event, and judging by the number of trailers that arrived empty and left full, many got what they came for. There will be another later in the year, and it would be nice to see a few more buyer and sellers.

The annual club dinner took place on Friday at the Old Down Inn with around 25 of our members in attendance. I thought that the service this year wasn't up to their usual standard, though the food was - with the exception of the trifle, which left something to be desired. Many thanks to Eric for organising it, and to the Old Down Inn for accommodating us again. Overall it was a very enjoyable evening and it would be great in future to see a few more members enjoying the compa

The annual general meeting of the Wessex Stationary Engine Club Limited will take place at 8pm on the 27th April 2026 at the Old Down Inn, Emborough BA3 4SA