What a glorious day out that was.    Just got back from the Annual Stilton Cheese Run.   For those who didn’t know, Stilton Cheese was never made at Stilton, it was made in a village called Hungerton in Leicestershire, some 40 miles West.  In the early days the cheese was delivered to Stilton by horse and cart via various small villages to eventually sell it to all the people travelling up from London on the Great North Road (now the A1).  As such it became known as Stilton Cheese.

Every year, this is celebrated by inviting classic cars to retrace the route along the country roads.   We actually start about a third of the way along the route at Uppingham, which is large enough to host the start.   Also, rather than just do the straight line we do a semi-random meander around the Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire and Rutland back roads.   And we have a break point about half way at New Lodge Farm on the A43 for coffee, loo stop and a hog roast if you are hungry, before finishing at Stilton.  As such the run covers maybe 40-50 miles (In my case getting to the start point and getting back from the end point, via a pub lunch, adds another 60 miles so I have covered almost 110 miles today).

Like most events at the moment it has shrunk from it’s heyday pre-pandemic.   In previous years they had to limit the turnout to 300 cars.   This year they managed to get  only150.   Having said that there where lots of very interesting cars and I have added a few photos.  Similarly I remember the Club submitting 12-15 entries, this year it was just the 3 of us (with 2 wives).   A pity, but nevertheless, very enjoyable for all concerned.    The weather was perfect, the cars were running beautifully and the roads were narrow and windy

Here's the important cars:

 and here's a small selection of some others

Next Wednesday 24th, 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL.

Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat.

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

Everyone welcome. See you there.

Evening All, I have a spare ticket going for kit fest at Santa pod this weekend. It’s for Saturday & Sunday. £20
any takers? First come first served. 
give me a bell on 07887732307. 

 

We are hoping to meet up at the Welland Valley Garden Centre Café at 12:00 noon on Monday for lunch and gossip.   

Welland Valley Garden Centre Café Glaston Rd, Uppingham, Oakham LE15 9EU

We will be agreeing on a go/no go on Monday morning around 09:30 based on the weather forecast.

Please look here before travelling. 

April 17th 2024 7pm at the dog and gun keyham food avaliable to order till 8.30 

Dog and Gun
0116 259 5571

https://g.co/kgs/av9Q6hY

This happening on Sunday 26th May.   Check out https://www.sandringhammotoringpageant.co.uk/

Can I get an idea of numbers who might attend.   If there is enough interest (more than 5 cars) I will arrange for a Club stand.

This Tuesday is the regular monthly meeting, all welcome at the Church Mouse, Chester Moor DH23RJ from 7.00pm. Looking forward to another great turnout this month ,it was great to see some old faces as well as some new last month.

Next Wednesday 27th, 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL.

Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat.

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

Everyone welcome. See you there.

This will be held at Kimbolton Castle (PE28 0EA) on Sunday 14th July.   This is a regular show and attracts a huge number of cars (They are estimating 1200+ this year).   It is also a full day out with stalls, arena events, food and drink etc.   

The Club has been allocated a space for 15 cars, which is normally around the number we get.   The organiser has told me we can apply for early bird tickets using the code KCFCCS24  at www.kimboltoncountryfayre.org/tickets although I'm not sure how we benefit from that as it seems this option is open to everyone.

Location of our pitch will be issued nearer the day.   See https://kimboltoncountryfayre.com/  for more details.

Al (Temporary Events Secretary)

Next Wednesday 28th, 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL.

Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat.

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

Everyone welcome. See you there