TR Register

2010 - May Highlights

May 2nd Sunday - Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run - Report by Peter
2nd May was the Annual Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run - this year celebrating its 40th anniversary. The run, organised by the Ipswich Transport Museum, is well attended with a wide range of historic/classic vehicles including military, buses, coaches, motorcycles, scooters and all varieties of motor cars – including TRIUMPHs! Stag/Spitfire/TR’s. However, the turnout this year was not as good which really was down to the weather; given that it rained ALL day! Peter and Maureen Hudspith attended in their immaculate Peerless and Peter Dadson in his TR3A; both braving the inclement weather (see picture of wet Peerless in the Park). Simon Judge in his Stag attended for the first year. The run starts with assembly in Christchurch Park, Ipswich where there is a chance for attendees and members of the public to wander around to view the vehicles and talk to their owners; this year enjoying a welcome cup of coffee in an attempt to warm up! The convoy started to leave the Park around 11:45am following a variety of routes to line up on Felixstowe promenade. The route was fairly well attended by the public who sat out in their chairs, under umbrella’s or leant out of their cars to wave to the convoy of cars as they passed by. Once we had arrived in Felixstowe and lined up along the promenade, not only did it continue to rain, but the sea was at full tide with an on-shore wind such that the waves looked like they would engulf the cars! (see picture of windswept/seaswept TR3A). Having met up with friends a fish and chips meal was the order of the day, though this was enjoyed inside the cafe rather than chance freezing outside. Peter and Maureen looked to be enjoying a picnic in the comfort of their car. A number of entrants did not bother with the drive to Felixstowe and people wandering along the promenade viewing the cars were well down this year. However, all in all an enjoyable day out and worth supporting this long running event - let’s hope for better weather and a higher turnout next year for a well organised, popular run.

Peter Hudspith's Peerless in Christchurch Park - prior to setting off for Felixstowe

Peter Dadson's TR3A - Felixstowe Promenade

May 16th Sunday - Treaure Hunt - Report by Hazel Humphries
17 club members in 9 cars set out from the Manger bright and early on our annual Treasure Hunt. Irene & David had done us proud with a run through beautiful countryside from Stanningfield to our lunch destination, a superb riverside pub, the Five Miles Inn, at Upware. There were lots of fiendishly clever clues, some easy, some more difficult and one or two impossible for some of us, and there was quite a lot of to-ing & fro-ing as we doubled back to find ones we’d missed first time around, and one or two heated exchanges inside at least one of the cars! The winners were our esteemed group leader Peter and his navigator and clue spotter Simon, well done both of you, and our thanks to Irene & David for an enjoyable and interesting Treasure Hunt. On 31st May there is a good show at Stoke-by-Nayland for those of you who may have some time to spare, some other club members will be attending. At our next club night on Tuesday, 8th June, we’ll meet as usual at the Manger at 8pm and aim to get any business quickly sorted, then there’ll be a run to another pub for the social scene. Looking forward to seeing you all then.

Group meal - Five Miles Inn Upware

Still awaiting food!

May 31st Bank Holiday Monday - Stoke by Nayland Spring Fayre - Report by Peter
May 31st Bank Holiday Monday and what was the weather like!!! Overcast, damp and cold – well, much as one would expect I fear! However, this did not put off the Abbott & Stour stalwarts, as we had arranged to attend the Stoke By Nayland Spring Fayre. The Fayre is held every two years and Classic Cars line up on the village recreation ground, along with a bouncy castle, a variety of sideshows, hog roast and beer tent.We had arranged to meet at The Manger from where we set off for a pleasant drive through the Suffolk countryside so as to arrive together at the Fayre. Our contingent comprised Robin and Rosie in their TR6, David in his TR5, Ian in his TR4 along with companion Murphy, sitting in for Terry who was working, Neville in his TR2 accompanied by Vince and Simon and Sandy in their Stag. I was contacted by potential new club members Jack and his father Ray, who joined us in their very smart TR7. I gave my TR4 an outing as it had not been to a village Fayre before.The village was closed to traffic for the day, which allowed a number of stalls to be set up on the roads adjacent to the church. The village hall was doing a brisk trade in teas and cakes of which the coffee sponge was particularly excellent – well, I liked it anyway! The church tower was open to visitors, healthy enough for the 60 odd steps upward to enjoy the wonderful views across the Essex landscape, even seeing bits of Suffolk for those with a keen eye! The guide gave us an interesting insight into the history of the tower and its bells. Afternoon cream teas were on offer in the garden of one of the village’s houses, which was very pleasant way to end the day. Whilst the weather was not very good, it didn’t rain so did not spoil an enjoyable day out for our club members and hopefully the public who came to view and discuss our cars with us.