Winner!

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Ramsey Fire and Steam show in Ramsey is a great family ran show, there is about 20 fire appliances all shapes and sizes and a bunch of steam engines. Its hosted at the Ramsey Rural Museum and happens at the end of June typically. 

Its our 4th year of going and we won Best in Show! The award is dedicated to Will Baker who was one of the founders of the show and was taken from the world far to early. 




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