The show has been going since 1971, now a three day event with traction steam engines and a wide and varied range of vintage vehicles and engines, added to which there is always a wide range of entertainments for all ages. A number of charities are supported locally, in return for the help freely given to help in the smooth running of the show. The local scouts, church and school members, rugby cl
ub, St Johns Ambulance, canoe and diving clubs, plus many others. Some of the major donations include
Totton Ambulance Lifestat - Totton Dialysis Unit donation to the original appeal - Salterns School New Mini Bus - Ashurst Hospital furniture - Totton Help Line Telephone - Asthma Disease Research - Parkinson Disease Research - Save Bartley Church - Totton Dialysis Unit Dish Washer - Salterns School Mini Bus replacement - Netley Marsh Infants School 50% support for computer suite - Ashurst Pre School playground - Woodlands Pre School playground β St Matthews Church and Church Hall Netley Marsh up keep.