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21st July 202421st July 2024 RobinBalloon, Events

Deemster balloon flies at fete.

The Deemster balloon was a popular attraction at this quintessential village fete held every summer. The temperature in the middle of the July day meant thermals created typical strong gusts of wind, so the balloonContinue reading

10th July 201910th July 2019 Robin200 Mile Car, Events

Hamish Ogston ascends Prescott Hill Climb.

The first competitive event Hamish Ogston entered with the 200 Mile Deemster was Prescott Hill Climb. Enjoy the video … HERE.

5th July 20195th July 2019 RobinHistory

Light Car & Cyclecar

The Light Car & Cyclecar magazine was published weekly from 1912 and was the Bible for enthusiasts for such cars. The magazine covered many British made makes and often wrote about the Deemster. Hamish OgstonContinue reading

30th June 20194th July 2019 RobinHistory

… and then there were six.

We recently received an email from a gentleman saying he had recently been to visit a man with a Deemster. It is nestling in a garage somewhere in UK but would not divulge its whereabouts.Continue reading

7th May 201921st May 2019 RobinHistory

Hamish Ogston ancestry.

Soapy Ogston’s – A Ogston & Sons, Victorian Soap and Candle Factory (1802), Gallowgate. Alexander M Ogston, was a flax dresser who went on to establish a successful business manufacturing Soap and Candles. By the timeContinue reading

12th October 201726th November 2017 RobinBalloon

Indoor ballooning….

  Ballooning is weather – dependent, we all know that. So what does Hamish Ogston do when it’s raining? The pictures gives you the answer – but of course there is more to the story.Continue reading

6th October 201710th March 2019 RobinEvents, Frazer Nash Deemster

The Stelvio Pass. 🗺

The Stelvio Pass is the second highest road pass in Europe ( 2.757 m ) and since being built in 1820 it has seen fierce WW1 battles fought in the ice and snow but moreContinue reading

17th September 201717th September 2017 RobinBalloon

Balloon flight over Oxfordshire

August enjoyed some excellent weather for ballooning so Hamish Ogston got the Deemster balloon out and enjoyed a flight across the Oxfordshire countryside on a wonderful clear evening. Here are some pictures…

8th December 20166th October 2017 RobinHistory

Where the Deemsters were made.

The Deemster factory in Acton.

20th June 201621st June 2016 RobinRed Car, Yellow Car

The VSCC ‘Light Car Welsh’ 🗓 🗺

Every year, the VSCC organise a rally for the Light Car and Edwardian Section

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  • Deemster balloon flies at fete.
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  • Light Car & Cyclecar
  • … and then there were six.
  • Hamish Ogston ancestry.
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