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Connected FeaturesYou are in: Cornwall > About Cornwall > Connected Features > Steam Rally Turns 25  Steam Rally Turns 25Launceston Steam and Vintage Engine Rally is celebrating its silver anniversary this year. The annual event is held on the Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend. The Launceston Steam and Vintage Engine Rally started in at Polsen Bridge near the north Cornwall town in 1983. Over the last 25 years it has grown in size, and popularity.  Classic cars at the Rally The original events was organised to raise funds for Launceston RFC. Over the years it has proved to be a great success, donating over £130,000 to the rugby club. The Rally has grown into fun event for the whole family. It is organised by a dedicated committee of volunteers as a sub-committee of Launceston RFC. In recent years, a percentage of the profits have been donated to local charities. Launceston RFC have also gone from strength to strength, with their 1st team being renamed The Cornish All Blacks.  Motorbikes through the decades The event is not just about steam and vintage engines. The 25th anniversary event also promises a Wild West Show, Brass Band, Pony Riding Display, children's Clown and more. The Rally is on Sunday 27 May & Bank Holiday Monday 28 May 2007. Gates open at 10.30am each day. The event is held at Launceston Rugby Football Club. For more information click on the link below to visit the Rally's website: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites last updated: 21/06/07 SEE ALSOYou are in: Cornwall > About Cornwall > Connected Features > Steam Rally Turns 25
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