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Early May saw a trip to the classic car and steam rally at Castle Combe, Wiltshire. This was very interesting with lots of varied classic cars, traction engines and stationary engines and a number of very enthusiastic people to chat to. There was also a wide selection of stalls and my husband had a great time chatting to one man who looked like he’d just stepped out of a Dickens book selling lots of curiosities. Ian did us all a great BBQ in the evening and we had a very enjoyable weekend, certainly well worth another visit next year.
Also in May, 17 club members in nine cars set out on our annual Treasure Hunt. 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. The winners were our esteemed group leader Peter and his navigator and clue spotter Simon, well done both of you. Thanks to Irene & David for an enjoyable event.
Thanks to Peter Dadson for the following:
“On a grey May Bank Holiday, Abbott & Stour stalwarts attended the Stoke By Nayland Spring Fayre. This is held every two years and classic cars line up on the village recreation ground, along with a variety of sideshows. Our contingent comprised a TR6, a TR5, a TR4 a TR2, and a Stag. Potential new club members Jack and his father Ray also joined us in their very smart TR7. The village was closed to traffic for the day and in addition to the stalls, the church tower was open to visitors healthy enough for the 60 odd steps upward to enjoy the wonderful views across the Essex landscape. 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.
Some of the club members also decided to attend the Woolpit Steam Rally on the Saturday 5th June rather than chance the forecast of a wet Sunday. It was a lovely summer’s day for wandering ‘aimlessly’ around the exhibits and jumble stalls. A wide range of tractors were on show, though thankfully most were not powered by TR engines; that would have been a little bit embarrassing I feel.”
There are a number of events that the Group are attending during the remainder of the summer. Rougham Air and Sports Car Day is in August; our local 'Cotton Test Match' is in July so still time to book a place for a pleasant day out. We are planning a fish'n'chips supper for a Saturday tea-time so if you fancy a trip through the Suffolk countryside ending up at the coast please let us know. As always, all TR members (or even prospective members) welcome, just come along to one of our Club nights, or contact our Group Leader.
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A belated Happy New Year to every one. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and you received all the gifts you wanted from Santa.
I am hoping 2010 will start off differently this year, in that someone new will take over as Group Leader! Well, can but hope. Anyway, whatever happens I am sure we will as usual have a packed fixture list of things to do throughout the year.
As there will not be another TR Action until mid-April, we will not be able to inform you of what is happening early on through the magazine. If you are not on our mailing list, please let me know and an Events List will be sent out to you. But, even better, why not come along to our very friendly club nights at The Manger?
I would just like to wrap up this report by thanking everybody who has helped in whichever way they could over the years, because without you my job would have been a lot harder.
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What a truly memorable day the “Marshall Group Friends and Family Open Day” was, to celebrate their centenary of 20th September. Several club cars drove to the Park & Ride car park in Cambridge to join a multitude of other vehicles (two and four wheeled) spanning 100 years. We were to be led to Cambridge Airport by Marshall’s own vintage Austin but, very unfortunately, it caught fire before it had even left the car park. Luckily, it was quickly put out and not too much harm done.
After parking up at the airport, we made our way to where the main action was to take place. Apart from ice cream, everything was free – fun fair, entertainments etc. The main attraction was the flying; the best flying display ever. You name it, it was there and of course to round off a fantastic day, the Red Aroows – superb. Thanks to Marshall’s and Ian for inviting us.
David and I could not make the trip to St. Peter’s Brewery a week later, so Louise has kindly written a few words about it: “We had beautiful weather for the visit; the run took over an hour and was a lovely drive. St. Peter’s Hall, a thirteenth and fourteenth century building, is now home to a twenty first century brewery, making traditional bitters, porters and stouts as well as unusual fruit beers. We were able to sample all of these during a very interesting tour”. Thank you Joe and Louise for organising this event.
Our last run out of the year was Ian and Terry’s Autumn Leaves Run on 11th October. Another excellent turn out of thirteen cars driving around some really lovely country lanes before arriving at The Crown in Hartest . Thank you both for doing the route and also the very useful information sheets.
As this is my last report for the year, I have to inform you all that this will also be my last year as your Group Leader. I think it is time for a rest, but thank you all for your company and also for all your help.
Happy Christmas.
