Oakham Treasures

A group of eleven members enjoyed a trip to see the collection at Oakham Treasures, near Bristol. Transport was provided by V.E.S.T. It was the first time that we had hired them for transport and everyone agreed that the minibus was comfortable.

The collection includes a wide range of memorabilia: farm equipment, transport, everyday items, chocolate and other foods, clothing, tools, and all sorts of other items. It is all undercover, which was fortunate as it was a very rainy day, in one huge building with each section accessible by ramps. Every wall is decorated with posters and metal advertising plaques. 

The displays were artistically arranged. The tool collections in particular were presented in interesting pattern formations. Several people noticed how well-kept it all was. It was not dusty and looked as though it was displayed with pride and pleasure.

The all-important coffee bar / restaurant. Most people had a cooked lunch. There was a good choice and everyone declared the food to be good and reasonably priced. A most successful outing which everyone enjoyed.