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12th December 2006 -Decided to cease trading

Due to increasingly difficult market conditions the directors decided to cease trading. The company is still solvent but the directors felt they were unable to continue trading. A small group of staff will be retained to dispose of the assets the remainder will be made redundant.

Latheron Ploughing match on 18th Nov 2006 at Market Hill, Wick

The New Overum 4 furrow reversible plough performed well in wet conditions ploughing at 16" furrow width and 8" Deep. The John Deere 6320SE demonstrator tractor coped well in the difficult conditions of the day at our demonstration..

Orkney shows 2006 prize draw

The youngest Aprentice in Orkney - Edgar Thomson - drew the winning tickets for prizes

Mr Graham Sclater from Stenness won the large remote control John Deere tractor

Mr. R Fraser, Cottiscarth won a Shelbourne Reynolds hat

Mr. Moore, Stenness won a Shelbourne Reynolds hat

Orkney County Show - 12th Aug 2006

The largest Orkney show was a busy event from early in the morning till after 5pm. Good weather again kept the large crowd there. We showed the 6620 premium tractor by kind permission of Tormiston Farm, The Stewart livestock trailer by kind permission of E Tait & co, Dounby and the Shelbourne Reynolds Powermix diet feeder by kind permission of Messrs Donaldson, Coldomo, Stenness. The Davidson family took the cattle championship with the same beast that won at Dounby.

Dounby Show - 10 Aug 2006

Despite a poor weather forecast, the show was well attended, and the good weather for most of the day made it a successful event. On show were the Redrock trailers and farm machinery for the first time. Shelbourne Reynolds had the Powermix II diet feeder with improved strength and the shear bucket and shear grabs. The John Deere lawn and groundscare range created much interest with several people making purchases on the day. The Hotline electric fence display kept people back from the large Overum reversible Plough - we had not powered it up. The Davidson family from Skaill won the cattle championship. They had their latest JD 6920 tractor on show at the fancy dress parade in the evening. The autopowr stepless transmission is easy to control at these unusual events.

Hope show - 9th Aug 2006

The show in South Ronaldsay started with a windy day and the weather got worse. Ferries were canceled and at one stage we were asked to move our Strautmann Vetoes II forage Wagon closer to the main show ring so that spectators and exhibitors could get some shelter. You have to be determined to make a show work in all weathers and everyone put in a lot of effort.

Shapinsay show 8th Aug 2006

Good weather for showing livestock at the Shapinsay made exhibitors happy. The weather broke in the afternoon which may have reduced some of the non farming spectator numbers. The Leslie family from Quoymorhouse won the cattle championship and the sheep champion was shown by. We had the Cow comfort slat mats on show developing some interest. The John Deere 115 42" lawn tractor is always a hit with the show visitors young and old.

Orkney East Mainland show - 5th Aug 2006

On show were the John Deere 6320SE tractor with 631 front loader and for the first time the Strautmann 1030 Vertimix diet feeder. Customers were impressed by the Heavy Duty build of the feeder that can chop, mix and feed to either side. The winning ticket for the prize draw at the Orkney shows was drawn as a result of a purchase at the East Mainland show by Mr G Sclater from Stenness.

Sanday show - 4th Aug 2006

Good weather for the livestock and spectators brought a large turnout. On Show were the 115 lawn tractor and Agritubel Bull yoke. Paxton troughs and John Deere toys and clothing.

Caithness show prize draw

Our youngest apprentice - James Morrison - drew the winning ticket for the prize draw at the Caithness show

Tyler Alexander got the large remote control John Deere Tractor

15th July 2006 - Caithness County show - Scrabster

Glorious weather made for a great Caithness show day. On show were the Strautmann forage wagon and 1030 Vertimix feeder. The John Deere sun hats were very popular. The John Deere lawn and groundscare machines generated several orders. The first showing of the Slat covers from I.C.E may be one to watch for the future.

13th -14th may 2006 - Gardening exhibition at Orkney Auction mart

The first local showing of the John Deere 105 and 115 mowers caused great interest at the garden Exhibition

Evie Rendall and Firth Ploughing Match - Upper Ellibister and Crook - 14 Jan 2006

Derek Skea of Orquil won the one way and John Slater Won the reversible class. Both Champions were driving John Deere 6000 series tractors

Orkney District Young Farmers ploughing match - Corse Farm, St Ola - 7th Jan 2006

A Dry day at made for a good days ploughing. The unfortunate clash of dates with the junior speech making final reduced the number of entries. Winner of the one way section was David Flett of Stank, and the reversible class was won by Richard Scott.

Shaun Macleod Wins Scalford Groundscare Cup - DEC 2005

Shaun Macleod was the 2nd year Agricultural Engineering Apprentice at Brooksby training college who won the "Scalford Groundscare Co" cup for the second year apprentice making the most continuous effort. Well done Shaun. He works in the Watten service department in Caithness.

Sandwick Young Farmers Ploughing Match 12th Nov 2005

Gale force weather made the match at Garson a difficult spectator sport, but 16 ploughmen and women turned out. Daniel Ritch was overall champion and won the one-way section. The reversible section was dominated by the ladies, with Kerry Wood winning followed by Nicola Stanger, then Mark Heddle taking 3rd position. Mark is an apprentice agricultural engineer with R B Flett Ltd and was grateful for the use of the new JD 6420s 120hp 4 valve common rail tractor. The new owners were the Sinclair family from Unigarth in Sandwick who kindly gave him permission to use it at the ploughing match.

Latheron Parish Ploughing Association Ploughing Match 5 Nov 2005

We demonstrated the John Deere 6820 4wd 50k 6 cylinder 4 valve common rail 135hp tractor pulling an Overum 5 furrow reversible plough at Stemster Mains.

Results: overall - Graeme Mackay, bulldoo; 12" and over - Alex Campbell, Fearn; Reversibles - James Tait, Murkle; Vintage mounted - Graeme Mackay, Bulldoo; Vintage trailing - Michael Mackay, West Greenland; Best Demonstrator - R B Flett Ltd

Harray Young Farmers Ploughing Match 29 Oct 2005

Fine weather made a good days ploughing for the 7 young ploughmen who competed at Redland farm, Firth

Graeme Tulloch won overall and the Reversible class. Charles Copland won the one way section

CHRISTMAS TOY STOCK ARRIVES!

The new range of John Deere products have just arrived for Christmas - click here to find the latest products in the John Deere merchandising range

Ian Mackay 30 years of service

Robbie Flett took the opportunity at the end of the Orkney County show to congratulate Ian Mackay on 30 Years working with R B Flett and presented him with a gift.Pictured with George Livingstone from John Deere

Orkney County Show 13th Aug 2005

Surprisingly good weather defied all forecasts to make a great show day. The John Deere 9540i combine was on show by kind permission of Tormiston Farm, Stenness. A large stand allowed us to show products from most franchises. The John Deere 730 centre pivot mower conditioner and 578 round baler got much interest. It was the last day for purchases to win the Battery Gator toy which was won by Robbie Rendall.

Bettyhill Gala day - 13th Aug 2005

At our first show in Bettyhill we had the John Deere ride on and walk behind lawn mowers, Ecorider ATV, The John Deere HPX4x4 Diesel high performance 40k diesel ATV utility vehicle. John Deere toys and merchandising products were also brought along by Donald Harper.

Cunningsburgh & Districts Show - Shetland 10th Aug 2005

On show were the 6620 and 5620 125hp and 72hp tractors, Abbey 8ft topper, Rees stock trailer, JD L105 42" mower and JD 355 Diesel lawn tractor with John Deere toys

Hope show - South Ronaldsay school and Farewell, St Margaret's Hope, South Ronaldsay Orkney

At the Hope show, on the 10th, we showed the JD 6820 135hp tractor by kind permission of E&W Dass, Bu, Burray. Raymond Flett had animal health products on display from Provita and Agrihealth and the Rees stock trailer with Kawasaki trimmer and JD lawn mowers. Cattle Champion was Andrew Laird, Mossbank, Burray

Shapinsay Show - Shapinsay School, Shapinsay, Orkney

On Tuesday the 9th the sun shone on glorious Shapinsay show day. We showed the John Deere 5820 88hp powerquad plus tractor with laforge folding front linkage. Draper and Vapormatic tools were popular.The Reco Fella KM167 drum mower was on display by kind permission of Rendall Brothers, Braefoot, Shapinsay. Cattle champion was Messrs Muir and sons, Gorn with a calf and Sheep champion was C Sclater, Lorness.

East Mainland Show - St Andrews, Orkney

Held in St Andrews on the 6th of August 2005 we showed the JD 6620 125hp premium with ecoshift transmission. Tests have shown that this combination has improved the fuel efficiency of these tractors dramatically. The Diesel high perfomance John Deere Gator utility vehicle was shown with a spraytech sprayer system and seemed very popular. Supreme champion was Jill Spence of Wideford with her Horse.

Sanday Show - Sanday School, Sanday, Orkney

On 5th August the show in Sanday had mixed weather but a good turnout of stock and trade stands. We showed the JD 6220SE tractor with low profile cab and the Stewart LIvestock float. Dickies oil skins were our best seller as the weather deteriorated and many ran for shelter in the large livestock float. The Ecorider diesel bike drew some interest particularily by those concerned about fuel economy. The Leslie family from Lopness were supreme champions with their cow.

Caithness County Show at Westerseat, Wick - 16 July 2005

The dry start to the day encouraged an increased gate at the show this year, but the weather changed to rain later in the day. The day started well for us as it was announced that we had won the "best trade stand" competition. 3 of the 6 John Deere tractors on show are sold to local customers. We showed the new 5315 65hp with power reversor transmission. The electric powerred E Gator utility vehicle created a lot of interest as did the new HPX4x4 diesel utility vehicle. New for this year were the Ecorider Diesel and petrol All Terrain Bikes. Shelbourne Reynolds showed the Powermix II feeder with new discharge doors which we hope to demonstrate later this year. The Stewart Livestock trailer was on show for the first time.

Thurso Mart show and sale

In July we sponsered the show champion at the cattle sale in Thurso mart.

Pictured are Mr Budge, the winning beast, the judge, auctioneer and R B Flett.

South Ronaldsay Golf Club Opens - 11th June 2005

After more than 6 years work the South Ronaldsay golf club opened this month. The Club house was packed on the opening day. R B Flett Ltd supplied the machines including JD 2653A utility mower, JD 2500 triplex greens mower, JD 22B walk behind greens mower, JD 1040 tractor and attachments, Kawasaki brush cutter, Allen hover mower, etc. We demonstrated the new John Deere HPX4x4 diesel high performance Gator utility vehicle on the day

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EMERGENCY FOAM TANKER FOR TALISMAN- 25 Jan 2005

Talisman enegy will get their second emergency foam tanker this afternoon. This tanker was built to their specifications by us. Arthur Moar has worked closely with staff in Flotta to provide machines to suit the pumping and fire protection equipment they need.

Christmas Fat stock show and sale -Orkney Mart - 8th Dec 2004

Raymond Flaws from Nisthouse in Evie took the champion Sheep competition and George Muir of Gorn in Shapinsay showed the champion in the cattle section. R B Flett ltd sponsored the best heifer competition won by a beast shown by Richard Taylor of Brancherhouse in Birsay. We had the new Shelbourne Reynolds powermix II diet feeder on show, the Teagle 8080 bedder feeder and Stewart Livestock float. From John Deere we had the popular 5820 88hp tractor, the 6920 autopowr 160hp, and the E Gator utility vehicle. Christmas trees and John Deere Toys were very popular.

Winners of the show prize draw

Jason Kerr from Reay won the battery gator at the prize draw for all those who purchased at the shows.

Robbie Rendall from StOla won the John Deere football.

Orkney County show - Kirkwall - 14th August 2004

Great weather brought huge crowds to the Bignold park for Orkney's largest show. K & P Sinclair showed the new JD 7300 self propelled forage harvester with its amazing technology for changing chop length on the move.

The JD 3215 telehandler with payload weighing was on display as was the first 5315 tractor in Orkney. This tractor is only 2.4m high and comes with 5 different transmission options power is from 55-80hp.

This latest John Deere in Orkney was placed next to the first JD in Orkney as far as we know. The model H owned by Mr. Campbell originally came to Sanday in 1939 for a Mr. Muir of Benzicot. John Deere owns Vapormatic now, so the "Parts Country" store of parts and toys was very busy.

Winner of the sheep section was Mr. J Leitch, Feolquoy, Evie and Messrs. Johnston, Hewan, Shapinsay won the cattle section.

West Mainland Agricultural show Dounby 12th August 2004

The Dounby show has developed in to a major machinery show with many people remarking that they had never seen such a big show of machines. The JD 6920S autopower premium plus took the eye of many, with the command arm controls and technology. The first showing of the JD F530 pivot steer mower and the Opico rollers with shattapress were impressive. The West SEKO diet feeder was a solution for many people with specific livestock feeding requirements. Liam Muir from Midhouse in Harray took the cattle championship and Alton and Vera Copland from Overhouse in Harray won the Sheep championship.

Hope Show - St. Margaret's hope 11th August 2004

Raymond Flett took the JD 5820 tractor with a Rees ATV stock trailer and parts to the show in South Ronaldsay. Great weather made a pleasant show day. The Thomson family from Newbigging won the cattle championship.

Cunningsburgh Show - Shetland 11th August 2004

A hectic show schedule meant that Robbie and Ann Flett made the longer journey from Caithness to represent the firm in Shetland. Robbie felt it was great to Shetland and meet up with many of the customers he has worked with over the years

. Some of our youngest customers were delighted by the John Deere toys they brought with them. On show were the JD 6420S ecoshift 120hp tractor and 578 baler with McHale HS2000 wrapper.

Shapinsay show - 10th August

Fantastic weather made a very pleasant day out in Shapinsay. The prize draw battery gator was a big hit with the kids as were the John deere toys for sale. The Leslie family from Quoymorhouse beat off stiff competition to win the cattle championship and the Sheep champions were the Millers and Sinclairs from Haquoy.

East Mainland Show - 7th Aug. 2004

A new show layout meant the machinery was nearer the road and livestock at the lower end of the field. Safety had improved and seemed to make the show easier to watch. We showed the JD 5820 88hp tractor and the new twose round bale handler with some toys and Vapormatic parts. The Baillies from Biggings won the supreme with a Charolais cow.

Sanday Agricultural Show - 6th Aug. 2004

A Wedding in North Ronaldsay meant the boat trips to Sanday were packed with passengers for both islands, and the trade stand holder had to put plant out the day before. We showed the 5820 tractor Fraser F68 trailer and new Ritchie sheep turnover crate. Fantastic weather in the afternoon ensured that a large crowd stayed to watch Mrs. Sinclair from Backaskaill's horse win the supreme championship.

Sutherland Agricultural Show - Dornoch 24th August 2004

On show were the range of John Deere lawn mowers and the new Ritchie Sheep turnover crate.

Caithness Agricultural show - Scrabster 17th July 2004

We had a larger machinery stand at the show which generated a lot of interest. The 200hp 7920 tractor with greenstar parallel tracking using GPS was a highlight when shown with the new triple mower conditioner combination. This machine was on show by kind permission of Messrs. Mackay, West Greenland. Other new machines for this year were the O'Neil cattle feeders, West diet feeder, Pottinger forage wagon,Reco Maschio power harrow, John Deere F530 front mount lawn mower. A large thunder storm at the end unfortunately forced cancellation of some of the later events and cleared the show.

Orphir Agricultural Society ploughing match - Hobister farm 13 March 2004

An overcast day did not deter the Orphir ploughmen and women. Ian Mackay ploughed in the one way section

with help from Duncan Ritch.

David Linklater used our demonstrator 6620SE 125hp and was helped by Arnold Mathers.

Ian Slater won the one-way, David Slater the reversible and Mervyn Ballantyne the general purpose.

Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society ploughing match - Garson, Sandwick

35 ploughmen and women competed on a fine day with the occasional winter shower. Clive Chalmers won the reversible class, Alan Craigie the one-way, Jackie Hay the general-purpose and Sammy Isbister the vintage section. We ploughed for the first time with a John Deere 5820 tractor pulling a Dowdeswell 3 furrow reversible in the demonstration field.

Orkney County Ploughing match at Midhouse and Newton, Evie

Great weather for the 38 ploughmen and women at the match made for a pleasant days ploughing. We demonstrated the new version of the John Deere 6620 premium showing the new layout inside the cab, triple link front suspension, hydraulic cab suspension and the 4 valve per cylinder common rail engine. Despite being only 125hp it lifted the 5 furrow reversible Dowdeswell plough with ease and and pulled it comfortably up and down the hill. The tractor was on show by kind permission of D & N Sclater, Tormiston, and the Plough by kind permission of I D Sinclair. Heads, South Ronaldsay.

We had the new JD 5820 88hp tractor on display showing the powerquad 40k transmission and low profile cab. Plough metal was shown for all makes including Kveneland, MF, Overum, JD and Dowdeswell. The general purpose section was won by Billy Clouston, Firth; One-way by Duncan Ritch, Stromness; Reversible by Clive Chalmers, Stromness, Vintage by Sammy Isbister, Stromness.

Birsay ploughing match - 7th Feb. 2004 at Fea and Ingsay

Snowy showers made the Birsay match a day for the more determined. Despite the conditions 18 ploughs competed. Our demonstrator JD 6620se tractor was used in competition by Mr. Mitchel in the Reversible class

Orkney East Mainland Ploughing Match - 24 Jan 2004 at Stratheast Holm

Wet weather preceded the East Mainland match where 18 ploughs competed. We displayed the JD 6320 100hp powrquad tractor and the Reco Maschio 3m power harrow. William Harcus from Quanterness won the reversible class.

Stromness ploughing match - 17th Jan 2004 -Brettobreck and Drydale

23 ploughmen and women enjoyed great weather for the Stromness match. Clive Chalmers won the reversible class, Rosemary Marwick the general purpose, and Brian Johnston the one-way. We Displayed the Dowdeswell 5 furrow reversible plough with DDS bodies painted with Vapormatic plough Varnish, The JD 6320SE 100 hp tractor, Reco Maschio 3m Rapido power harrow, and the new JD 6620SE 125 hp tractor.

Orkney Young Farmers ploughing match 10/1/04 - Caldale St. Ola

Poor weather in the morning mellowed to make the match a pleasant spectacle for all. Adam Garrioch won the best ploughed rig for Sandwick young farmers. Mechanical failure dogged some competitors with David Fraser having to pull out because the tractor supplied by the dealer was not set up to pull the plough, and Michael Kemp had a 3 point linkage calibration failure which meant he had to return the new tractor to the dealer and finish the rest of the rig with a Deere.

17/12/2003 Construction of new Store in Orphir

The shelving and lighting are being installed in the new store in Orphir.

The floor was painted last week after the new doorway was cut through into the old store.

Farmers evening to celebrate 25 years with John Deere

Over 240 people joined us in our celebration on the 11th of November. The 5020 series tractors were on show as were the 6020se tractors and the premium 6020 series with 4 valve common rail engines. Many customers were surprised to see the PARTS COUNTRY range of parts from Vapormatic were so well priced and the range covered all makes. George Livingstone from John Deere gave a presentation on past, present and future farm machinery.

Latheron ploughing match

We ploughed with the 125 hp John Deere 6620 and a Dowdeswell 5 furrow reversible plough at the Caithness ploughing match held at Stanstill, Wick in November 2003