The Toby Jug National Rally
Why the Toby Jug Rally?
I would assume that everyone has seen a Toby Jug, although these
days they are not a common site as they used to be. The Toby Jug
was first developed by Ralph Wood a Staffordshire potter with premises
in Burslam. The Jug depicts a seated man wearing a an English 'tricorn'
hat and holding a mug of beer and a glass or pipe. The original
mug is reputed to have been inspired by a song of 1761 called 'Dear
Tom, the brown jug'. Other Staffordshire potteries copied the idea,
followed by potteries around England and eventually other countries.
Toby Jugs today are now highly collectable.
To make the weekend more fun, bring along one, or as many Toby
jugs as you can find, then enter the Toby Jug competition - £1
to enter( all entry fees given out in cash prizes), and for the
more adventurous among you, come to the Saturday Evening bash suitably
attires, tricorn hat, waistcoat etc, ladies can wear whatever they
fancy and bring along your Toby Jug. And of course don't forget
the kids!
Don't worry about the weather during the day - if it rains, we
have a large exhibition hall to use so you won't get wet.
Format for the weekend
Arrivals
Friday from noon, set up in the afternoon, settle in, and meet friends
old and new.
Friday Evening
In the Ingestre Suite for a quiz night, potato pie supper and loads
of fun.
Saturday Morning and Afternoon
The Toby Jug competition, car boot sales, dealer spares, test drives,
children's games, radio controlled cars, face paining etc, adults
Change the Wheel competition and find the faults competition.
Saturday Afternoon
Best Car competition - all models from 92 to 9-5.
Saturday Evening
In the Ingestre Suite - Sit down three-course meal at 7pm followed
by Awards at 8.30pm then dance the night away.
Sunday Morning
If you fancy a drive, a route around the local area to see the sights
of interest is available.
How to Get There
The Showground is situated on the A518 Stafford to Uttoxeter road
some 4 miles from Stafford. Drivers from either the North or South
using the M6 motorway should exit at junction 14 and follow the
signs for the County Showground.
Further details (including map) can be found on the Showground's
website at www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk.
Booking
You can download the booking form below. It contains details of
camping and caravaning prices as well as catering arrangements.
SOC
National 2005 Booking Form [PDF 495kb]
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