About us
Barton Gate Charity Steam Rally (Previously Doveridge Steam & Vintage Charity Rally) was set up to raise money for Ward 31 at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary following a serious motorcycle accident involving a son of the Hutton family. The Hutton family and friends wanted a way in which they could repay the hospital for their kindness and hard work. As the family had always been involved in steam preservation, it seemed a natural way in which they could raise money, but also encourage others to join the preservation movement.
The event had been running since 1995 and has raised thousands for local charities.
A lot of hard work goes into organising the rally and we appreciate the support of visitors and exhibitors alike.
We hope you enjoy browsing this site and look forward to seeing you at the next event.
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The event started out as Doveridge Steam & Vintage Charity Rally, held in Doveridge, Derbyshire
1995
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary - Intensive Care Unit £3,000
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary - Ward 31 £1,000
1996
£2,000 donated to charity
1997
£2,000 donated to charity
1998
£3,000 donated to charity
1999
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary - Trauma Unit £1,500
Burton Queens Hospital - Cancer Care £1,000
2000
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary £1,500
Burton Queens Hospital - Cancer Care £1,000
2001
2002
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary £1,000
Burton Queens Hospital - Cancer Care £1,000
2003
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary £1,500
Burton Queens Hospital - Cancer Care £1,500
Magic Millions £250
Donation to Doveridge Primary School £500
Donation to Sudbury Primary School £500
2004 and 2005
Event not held
2006
Event moved to Barton under Needwood
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary - Ward 31 £1,250
St Giles Hospice, Litchfield £1,250
Midlands Air Ambulance £1,250
Representatives from The Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, St Giles Hospice and The County Air Ambulance accepting cheques.
Write up the event recieved in the Burton Mail
Cancelled due to poor weather!
2008
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary - Ward 31 £500
St Giles Hospice, Litchfield £1,000
Midlands Air Ambulance £1,000
The Midlands Air Ambulance recieve their cheque and offer support for the 2009 event.
Read the full story showing the support for the Midlands Air Ambulance by clicking here.
St Giles Hospice recieve their cheque and offer support for the 2009 event.
2009
Midlands Air Ambulance £1,000
St Giles Hospice, Litchfield £750
Marie Curie Cancer Care £750
Above is a thankyou letter recieved from the County Air Ambulance for the 2009 donnation.
Above is a certificate for the 2009 donnation.
A thankyou letter recieved from Marie Curie for the 2009 donnation.
2010
Midlands Air Ambulance £750
Marie Curie Cancer Care £750
2011
16th & 17th July 2011.
All correspondence to: Barton Gate Charity Steam Rally, Handley House, 24 Water Lane, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DZ