Sandringham Game and Country Fair with Retro Cars.

Today, my wife and I went to the Sandringham Game and Country Fair. It has been advertised for weeks on bill boards along country roads here, there and everywhere in the Fenland. It is only a short distance across the county border and in Norfolk. We missed it last year and Carole (my wife) has been going on and on that she did not want to miss it this year.

So, with a sense of purpose, we got our things together and trundled off in the car towards Sandringham. The event was grander than I expected. There were several arenas with Shire horses, pony and trap manoeuvres, horse drawn boarding events, Birds of Prey, sheep dog trials, clay pigeon shooting archery and many more things too.

There were well over 200 various stalls selling a variety of things from craft work, country clothing and so many more things too. I had dinner of rolled pork and chips while my wife went for some noodles. It was a most pleasant way to spend the Saturday afternoon. There was so much to see I have decided to break up the photos for several blogs.

One section that interested me was the retro vintage British cars.

Plodding Along During the Hot Summer Day.

Benwick is a very quiet and tranquil little village in the Fenland. While driving along the country road, one dare not blink as the village could be missed. Driving through without noticing. I stop by the river next to a church graveyard. The birds are singing in the trees and the whole place is alive with nature's summer glory - a wonderful retro British summer scene.

This spot is always a great place to have a cup of tea, so I time my arrival for when it is such. As I sip my tea, I look out and think, "This is what it is all about." To borrow the words of Father Ted. lol.

Got It Good This Time

Taking the puppy German Shepard for a walk is becoming a regular thing. We go down the country lanes and I take my camera hoping to get an owl, buzzard, kestrel or sparrow hawk. There a loads of them, but they never show when I have my camera.

 

The same happened on this walk, but there were lots of things going on.

 

Most of the time, I was too late or the topic of my photo was too far or unable to pose. I took around a hundred and ten shots. I would say I got one good shot of a swift as it took off. I was rather pleased with that so I've downloaded it here. I think I got it good.