Hello all,

This will now be held on the first Thursday of every month and this month it will be at the Catch Corner pub just off junction 13 of the M6 motorway Wolverhampton Rd, Stafford ST18 9AP

Everyone is welcome kit or not and hopefully we will have some mild weather on the evening.

Start time will be around  19.30  but I will be there around 18.30 for an early nosh up so if anyone wants to join me your most welcome, but obviously food is served until much later.

Please see links below for pub and map info and hope to see you there.

https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/staffordshire/catch-corner/

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.7650211,-2.1097086,474m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

Andi

Next Wednesday, 7PM onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL

Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island.

See you there. 

February Adhoc Northeast Meeting.

This mounths meeting takes place at the usual venue of, The Old Farmhouse, Yarm road,Darlington, DL2 1JZ.

All members welcome both new and old as it would be nice to meet some of our latest members.

Hoping to see on Thursday night 7 30 onwards.

Regards Allan

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It seems there are a few new members who have joined over the winter in the Chichester area. A Facebook group from the South Coast kit club are planning a trip there in March 1st. This may be a good opportunity to come along and say hello. I'm hoping there will be a few Robin Hood/Gbs owners there too. Its a V8 gathering so no chance of getting onto the track but they do a good bacon butty and it would be great to meet any new local members. You need to register on the Goodwood website and reserve a ticket which is free. A passenger is also included.

David

The Leicester area meeting will be held at The Gate Hangs Well on Wednesday 19th February from 7.30pm.

All members and anyone interested are welcome to join in the chat and laughter.

Please post if you can attend.

Cheers Kerry

Kimbolton show will be 12th of July this year, I’ve been asked if the club wants a pitch again this year. Are there enough people interested? They have sent the following info:-

We’re pleased to report that the admission charges remain the same this year at a flat rate of £10 per car.

This year, we will once again be posting out wristbands to streamline entry into the show.

Wristbands will be distributed to the car club points of contact in early June to provide you with enough time to distribute these to your club, so please let me know if your club will be attending by the end of April. 

This year, wristbands will again be colour coded to enable our team on the gates to direct you towards the correct parking area quickly and easily. Please make sure your drivers have their exhibitor bands upon arrival, so that our volunteers know to direct you to your club stand, rather than general exhibition parking. 

Exhibitor wristbands will be sent out one per car and any additional passengers will be required to collect a wristband on the gate when you pay to enter the show. There will not be an additional cost for any additional passengers. 

Please note: As per new rules implemented by the Council in 2019, ALL CARS NEED TO BE ON SITE BY 11AM AND WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE SITE UNTIL THE SHOW CLOSES AT 4PM.  

Last year, we did have a number of cars trying to leave the show early… this is not permitted by order of the Council that grants us permission to run the show. Please, please, if any of your members are not able to stay until the end of the show, we ask that they park in visitor parking (which they can leave at any time). Cars on the show ground must remain static between 11am and 4pm!

February's meet is at

Monk's Bridge Farm
Nobel Way,
Dinnington,
S25 3QB
 
Coming eastbound from the M1 J31, take a left at the roundabout by the red lion and proceed for nearly 2 miles, and Monk's bridge is the 4th exit off the next roundabout.
https://goo.gl/maps/TcekDG8AHPQ2


Usual time of 7:30 on wednesday the 5th

I've been talking about this for a while and I know a few people had expressed interest so I figured I would throw up a post and see who is up for it.

Basic plan is this:

Dates: Saturday 23rd May - Monday 25th May (Which is a bank holiday)

Where: Elan Valley, Mid-Males

The Plan:

23rd May - Meet up for Breakfast at cafe near me (WV16 area), once we and the cars are full, follow a pre-set route to Elan Valley - 80miles

24th May - Run out around mid-wales taking in various stops for lunch, refreshments , fuel etc -150miles
Planned stops include Corris Craft Centre and Tregaron Kite Centre.
Dinner out somewhere together at the end of the day.

25h May - Possibly do something on the Morning (open to suggestions) then head home - Have a different route planned back in the general direction of mine should people want to do that which is about 65miles.


My original plan was to have done a reccy run before now and tested out the routes, but with breaking the kit for spares and starting the new project, I havent had chance, but knowing the area reasonably well, I think it should be a decent route with enough fuel stops for even @Andi to make it round without too much fear of running out of petrol!

In terms of accommodation, having had a quick look around Rhayader looks ideal with plenty of options at sensible money.  This link will show you some of the options locally https://tinyurl.com/vsovo6u

Also a campsite very close by that looks reasonable for those who prefer aluminium or canvas roofs https://www.campsites.co.uk/search/campsites-in-wales/powys/rhayader/wyeside-camping-and-caravanning-club-site

So, if you are interested, drop your name below.  I'm not sure what I will be driving yet, but if it comes to it, I'll just take the Scooby again.

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UPDATE

This is definitely happening now, so book your accommodation and leave a comment below with where you are staying so I can add you to the list - Also just to say, I cant vouch for any of the accommodation I have listed below, just lisited the ones close to where I have booked that are reasonably priced.

ELAN HOTEL
Stu and Sarah
David S
Mark B

THE SWAN COUTRY HOUSE B&B
Derek and Marilyn

THE HORSESHOE GUEST HOUSE
Kerry and Sharon
Jez and Andy

THE HAMPTON
Gaz

LLANERCH INN
Trev and Brian

CAMPING
Richy and Jackie

Car count: 9
People count: 14

The first meeting of the year at the Church Mouse Waldridge, Chester le Street, DH23RJ. Waldridge, Chester le Street, DH23RJ . Once again asking if a few of the new members would like to attend, if we can get more coming I will organize more events like the one we had between Xmas and New Year. Looking forward to seeing anyone that can make it- come in your road car if your kit is off the road.