Given we are now in December I have activated, and set to be the default, our Christmas theme for the website, I hope you like it

If it is not for you, scroll to the bottom of the page, select “Theme” and you can set pack to the normal default or one of the dark themes and the forum will remember your personal setting. We will also automatically set back to the normal theme after Christmas. 

Oh and if you are on mobile, be sure to check it out on a computer for the full effect!

Hi Everyone,

I am Publicity/Promotions Manager for The Linlithgow Classic Car Group,

Next 25th August marks our 10th Anniversary, and to celebrate this I am organising a very special event indeed.

In memory of Jim Clark (Who's 50th Anniversary of passing, June gone), We are launching "The 1st Jim Clark Road Run".

The Road Run will be limited to 100 cars. Each Car taking part on the day, will receive a specially designed plaque (designed by myself) which can be tied to the front of the car. These Plaques will become very sort after!!! They are Sponsored by Dragonfly- The Rally Plate Company. (You have to be there with your car at registration to gain the plaque!!!).

I can add your name and car to a pre list, just message me . (This does not guarantee you a plaque, you and your car have to be there at registration on the day!!!)

The Road Run will take around 2 hrs starting at 10.30am just outside Linlithgow, taking in the beautiful surrounding scenery. Then arriving at Linlithgow  high street, joining the other 100 parked classic cars. Parking is on the high street, the cross, and in front of Linlithgow Palace. 

It would be nice to see some members cars taking part. 

I'm working on a special guest to start the Road Run along with Doug Niven (Jim Clarks cousin) and the event opens and kicks off at around 12.30.

Doug will be bringing along Jim Clarks last owned car- his Yellow Lotus Elan.

In attendance also will be the Jim Clark Trust, who are now raising money for the 2nd phase of the Jim Clark Museum.

 It's a lovely day, great atmosphere too!!!

Thanks for your time.

Regards,

Dave Miles- Moog 6

Time for our monthly meeting at Church Mouse ,Waldridge, Chester-le-Street. DH2 3RJ   

This weekend.. Free admission. Please see links

https://www.facebook.com/events/1523149884497057/

http://www.penkridgemarket.co.uk/xmas.html

Hi All, The next meeting of the Derby and Notts area will be on Sunday 2 December at 6.30 pm at The Queens Head, Main Road, Watnall, NG16 1HT

Everybody is most welcome.

Regards

John (Area sec) Mobile :- 07739 984613

The long awaited forum upgrade is complete.  I have started a thread for feedback and suggestions, so that we can keep them all in one place, here:

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The meeting will be at the Gate Hangs Well from 7.30. As your new area secretary we can discuss future meetings for next year.

This event has just popped up on my Facebook feed, it's a little far for me in Devon but may be of interest for some closer. Its on 14th-16th June 2019

https://www.facebook.com/Kitfest-2183752658570294/

Hope link works, if not just Google it.