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11:00 - 05-July-2008
Locals and holidaymakers braved wet weather to get close to vintage cars, tractors, motorcyclists and steam engines, and enjoy the entertainment on offer at the Padstow Vintage Rally.
The rally continues from 10am today and tomorrow.
Thirty-five steam engines, 80 cars, 87 stationary engines, 67 bikes, 30 commercial vehicles and more than 25 model exhibits are taking part.
Attractions include a miniature four-inch McLaren engine from Lymington in Hampshire, and a two-inch Mason engine from Bournemouth.
The Drakes of Hazzard - Mark Wylie and his sheepdogs and a troop of Indian runner ducks - have travelled from Loch Lomond in Scotland to display their skills.
Rally spokesman Alan Collings said around 4,000 people, including the exhibitors, were present yesterday.
He said: "The Drakes' display with the ducks was superb and well received. We've had a record number of steam engines and tractors, and a lot of people through the gates which, for a Friday, is superb.
"I think we've well and truly exceeded what we normally do on a Friday. We've been very lucky this year - we've got a camping field with people from as far as Northampton and Gloucester. Some of our exhibitors have travelled miles."
A number of Nuffield tractors are present to celebrate the tractors' centenary. Over the weekend, massive 10-ton dancing diggers will make a return, amusing the crowds with their "ballet" performance and party trick - delicately cracking an egg.
The Cornish Parachute Club will drop in today and tomorrow depending on the weather, jumping into the arena from 10,000ft.
The popular Vikings, cowboys and Indians, heavy horses and children's entertainment will also be available.
The rally raises money for Cornwall children's charities and will this year benefit Penhaligon's Friends, Ellie's Haven and Padstow, St Issey and Indian Queens Primary schools.
For more information and the full programme of events, visit www.padstow-rally.co.uk
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POST OFFICES are a lifeline in rural areas and should not be a political football. Our local PO is a MUST and can survive with the support of local people. The mood/swing is away from LARGE DICTATORIAL outlets.Times they are a changing.
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