About Us

I was very excited to have been asked to allow a show on Good Mondays Farm in 2021.

Being involved from the start and looking at how the whole family would like to be accommodated, we have changed the show towards a festival and country show while still having the vintage side. With this came a new name: Dauntsey Festival of Transport and Country Show!

Most people in the vintage tractor world know of us! The Potter family have always been involved with vintage machinery but mainly tractors. Duke was a hoarder and collected for many years, learned from his father Pop, so we have a few rare ones, which you will see at the show, and even drive if you bid in our silent auction.

Plums Fund Ltd was my chosen charity over the years due to Fred my husband loosing his life to pancreatic cancer, it’s mostly diagnosed last and always too late! I’m hugely proud that Phil Potter now runs the family farm along with Alex his lovely wife, now with young Fred the next generation who was born in March (2024) will hopefully one day take the reins up.

A huge thank you to all our committee for their time spent throughout the years, leading up to, during the show, packing down and for putting up with all the meetings, challenges and ! Thank you for all the helpers, volunteers, and stewards, without you we wouldn’t have this show!

Ali Potter, Founder

Hi I’m Richard Tanner, Chairman and Head of Infrastructure.
I have been part of the show for several years and brings a huge amount of experience, guiding the team and helping to keep everything on track. This year, I return to the show as role of the new chairman, where I will utilise my strengths in planning, logistics, and problem-solving play a vital role in keeping the show running smoothly.
With years of involvement in shows and rallies across the region, I have an eye for detail and a deep understanding of what it takes to build an event from the ground up, quite literally! My passion are for all things mechanical shines through, especially my particular love of tractors, which adds an extra layer of enthusiasm to our transport sections.
A cornerstone of the growing team and a familiar face to many of our exhibitors and supporters.

Hi!
I’m Jess! Im really excited to be Vice Chair and Co Head of the car section for this year’s brilliant show! Ive always had a passion for cars and grew up in a very car oriented family. You may have even met me at some car shows or had me stop you to talk about your car! Between me and my partner Gareth, we hope we make this years car show bigger and better than ever! Hopefully we’ll see some of you with your beautiful cars at this year’s show!

Hi my name is Charlotte, I am the show secretary.

My name is Alex! I’ve had a mixture of careers from legal secretary, bailiff, professional horse event groom and accidently fell in to farming in my 30’s. Raised cattle, learnt a lot about tractors, currently a verger for Christ Church Old town Swindon. I met our founder Ali Potter in 2013 who became a dear wonderful friend, who asked me to join the show committee when it was founded. every year I look forward to continuing what we started back in 21 raising money for well deserved charities that do wonderful work and are close to my heart.

Rebekah and Luke are the team behind the steam section at the Dauntsey Festival of Transport and share a genuine passion for preserving Britain’s rich steam heritage. Through their work with LRC Heritage Engineering and their involvement in the festival, they are dedicated to keeping steam engines and traditional engineering skills alive for future generations. Whether restoring, maintaining, or displaying historic machinery, they believe steam is far more than a hobby—it is an important part of our industrial history that deserves to be experienced, understood, and celebrated. Their aim is to inspire others, especially younger generations, to appreciate the craftsmanship, innovation, and heritage that steam power represents.

Hi I am Vonnie a Military Wife of 12 years, and a Mum/Step Mum of 4 boys and 2 girls. Been self employed for 6 years, 4 officially. Have lived in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Gibraltar, Vale of Glamorgan, Wiltshire, and now Berkshire. Reiki Master and Crystal/Colour/Sound Therapist by Trade, but work with my Eldest Daughter on our Whimsy Goth Business.

My name is Alan joined the Dauntsey Festival of Transport team in October 2025. A proud husband to Vonnie and father of six, he is currently serving in the Royal Air Force with over 22 years of service.

Coming from a strong military background, Alan brings a wealth of experience in planning and supporting military family days and community events. His organisational skills, commitment, and passion for bringing people together make him a valued member of the festival team.

My name is Gareth, 2025 was my first year involved with the festival after moving down from the northeast of England last March.

I’m excited to officially take on the role as the head of the car section this year after being thrown into the role last year along Jess on the Friday and Saturday.

I love being around cars: whether it’s classic, performance, project, or something a little bit more unique and quirky being held together by hopes, dreams, and cable ties!

I look forward to seeing you all and talking about oil and fuel