(20 Jun 2021, 7:06 pm)Adrian wrote Didn't bother with it, but looks like a good turnout by operators, providing a good variety.

From the photos I've seen, it looks like it wasn't that well attended by the preservation community. I wonder if this is related to the dates not being good for those involved in the groups, or whether it's linked to MOT availability, as Michael alludes to. Although I wasn't aware that was still an issue, following the backlogs last year.

I'd normally give Howlands Rally a miss due to being poorly attended and organised in the past but it was a nice surprise to see quite a few out for the event and weather this afternoon no doubt helped.

I only took a few photos as I was only really interested in 6101 and the Preserved Northumbria Vehicles but again I do think for the space available it could have been better utilised, it seemed a steward from NEBPT was invisible as I had to ask a driver to move 6101 into the sun so others could get decent photos rather than shooting into the sun but other than that it was ok.

I do hope we see something bigger later in the summer once lockdown restrictions are lifted potentially at the Metrocentre but I am doubtful this will happen. 

A few photos of 6101.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/51260673315

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/51258901442/