Last Updated: 06/02/2012 14:14:24
Greetings All, Yes, I know it's late but I was waiting for our planning meeting for 2012 to take place. We now have our program worked out for the year and I hope you can all take part in some or all of the events planned. If you are planning to go to Classic Le Mans this year please let the office know ASAP the last day for booking was the 31st of January. Looking ahead for February, the 24th -26th is The Race Retro at Stoneleigh. I don't think the TR Register will be there. March 4th is Triumph Spares Day at Stoneleigh. Cost £8-00 in advance + £1-00 administration fee, or £12-00 on the day OAP £10-00 (me). Show opens at 10-00hrs. April 22nd is FBHVC Drive it Day, route and details being worked out now. Donnington Historic Festival Sat and Sun 5th & 6th of May. The Register East Midland Groups have being asked to help out at this event. Last year was very popular so lets hope for a good one this year. It's HALF price to get in, £18-00 for the car and two people for one day, or £30-00 for the weekend. These are advance ticket prices. If we book all the tickets in one go it will only cost one £1-50 booking fee. If you are interested in going on either day or both please let me know. I will need the money, as well as the names and numbers. Look forward to seeing you all at some time. Safe TRing. Peter
Greetings All, I know it's late but I thought I would wait for the AGM just in case there was any changes, it looks as if you are stuck with the same lot again for next year. Thank you. Well it's the last one for 2011 and a good year for Camb Followers. We have had our various shows throughout out the year and our run outs which have been very popular. The International was a great weekend for all who went, with one of our members picking up a couple of prizes. There has been a change at The Millstone Inn again, I have spoken to the landlady Phillippa Scott and she is very happy to have us continue our meetings there. If you are interested in food Wednesday night is steak night, Rump steak at £8.98 and Sirloin at £10.95. The food looks good and tastes good as well. For those who don't go to Wistow how about a meal at the Millstone one night. We did it a couple of year ago and we all enjoyed a good evening. Please let me know if you are interested. For those who keep an eye on car prices I found these in the classic mag the other week. 1959 TR3A £36.960 1964 TR4 £33.600 1967 TR5 £32.480 plus commission It looks as if classics are on the move again. We have had an excellent turn out at our last couple of meetings with a couple of new members joining us, nice to see you all. We already have a few ideas for 2012, if you have any your self please let me know. The next meeting is Barnack on Wednesday, and don't forget Wistow on the 21st. I would like to wish everyone a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS and a GREAT NEW YEAR. Look forward to seeing you all next year. Peter.
Greetings All, September has been a quite month for some. Vicki and I managed to get to The Bicker show, a bit windy but fine, the car stopped on the way home but it was the fuse that was causing the problem. Could do with a new fuse box me thinks. Quite a few people have been away in France and other places, also the Goodwood festival so we where a bit thin on the ground at the last meeting. On the home front, the TR6 got through its MOT, just a slight earth problem which I think I have fixed. There are a couple of trips out during the next couple of months, There is a MG and TR Day at Donnington Park on Sunday October 14th, the Restoration Show on Sunday October 23rd at Stonleigh, TRGBs open day on Saturday October 29th and in November its the Classic Car Show at the NEC on November11-13th. Our Ten Pin bowling night at Pidley on Monday Oct 17th look to be full, but you can still turn up for the meeting. We still have some places left for our Christmas Dinner so please book now. Looking forward to 2012, if anyone has ideas for a trip out or a weekend away please let me know. I have a couple of dates for 2012, classic Le Mans July 6-8th, then the International at Malvern, August 10-12th. I am also trying to get a few of the local groups together for a day out next year. Don't forget our next meeting is at Pidley, Oct 17th. Look forward to seeing you . Peter.
Greetings All, We had another good month with the TRs. I missed the BMC Rally at Ferry Meadows, instead Vicki and I attended the 20-49 gathering at Burghley house. In all 77 cars turned out, one of the best events i have been to for a long while. I got to the 20-49 meeting at Exton but went in the euro box, the weather not being nice for TRs. Our 35th birthday party went with a bang. We had a great gathering of TRs in the car park with Trevor's TR2 and Gary Scott's Dove being picked by the landlady as the ones she would like to take home. Sorry to say that Andy Brown did not make it, I hope his car is now OK. The Buffet was excellent and so was the company, thanks to all who made it so. The next day we were off to Sunny Hunstanton with the Wensom group, I believe about 18 cars in total. We managed to win the Best Club Stand award, my thanks to all who took part, we shall have to go next year to take the shield back.. The day turned out to be very warm and I think every one had a good time. Details of Classic Le Mans 2012 is now on the TR Register Web Site and also in TR Action. If any of you intend to go please let me know so we can put a list together for bookings and travel etc. A couple of shows still on offer, Jaguar and TR4 day at Belton house Sunday 4th September. September 2-4th Vintage Car and Country Show at Skylark show ground Wimblington, Nr March. October 2nd, TSSC all Triumph Day Duxford. The Autumn National Triumph day Donington Sunday October 16th. Monday October 17th 10 pin bowling, Pidley Golf Club, no meeting at Wistow that month. Names please so we can book, food is available but I think it needs to be booked, more details later. October 23rd, National Restoration Show, Stoneleigh. I shall also be needing names for our AGM and Christmas Dinner on Friday December 2nd. Places limited to 28, so please get your names down ASAP. Menu and price next month. Food for Petrol. The corn used to make 25 gallons of Ethanol would feed one person for one year, "save the planet or die of hunger" See you at Barnack next week, Safe TRing Peter.
Congratulations to Tim Hurry on winning a Silver Award for his TR6 in the Pride of Ownership Class,at the International at Harrogate, and to beat it all he also won The Best Car of The Show competition. Well done Tim. We had a very good turn out at the International at Harrogate, with people camping and doing B&B. the only thing was it was cold at night, (but I didn't feel a thing). I think a good weekend was had by all who attended. Harrogate is a lovely venue with lots of space and nice countryside. I must say the traffic on Friday afternoon was very heavy, no accidents, just slow moving traffic. not quite right for TR's. I hope every one had a safe journey home. For those interested in going to Classic Le Mans. The TRR are putting the show on again in 2012. details will be out later or on the web site. the Kimbolton Castle Country Fayre was a great day out for all. We had around 9 cars on show, but a little bit of rain spoilt it. The quiz walk at Helpston went well, thanks to those who made an effort to do it and to those who did the leg work in staging it. Our meeting nights have been well attended with the odd new car turning up. Silverstone looks as if it was a good weekend, I just hope it doesn't clash with the international in 2012. Thanks to all the team for there hard work in putting the CD together for our 35 birthday. We hope you enjoy it. If you haven't decided to attend please make your mine up soonest. there is plenty of room, so come and join the crowd for the day. It's August 20th from 12-30hrs. The day after sees the Camb Followers of to Sunny Honey for the Kite Flying and car show. Now an invite for October 2nd and 3rd, Corby Glen Sheep Fair, a display of cars, with judging for the car the judge would most like to take home. Winner receives a bottle of Champagne. Times are from 11-00 to 16-00hrs. Plus lot of other things. Other events. BMC/BL Rally Ferry Meadows on Sunday Aug 7th. 20/49 meeting at Exton on Thursday Aug 4th. Hope to see you at Barnack on Wednesday Safe Driving. And if you are still thinking about the Birthday party on Aug 20th, give me a ring. 01778343625 Peter.
Greetings All, Hope you have all had a good month. June was a busy month for shows and trips out. The East Elloe Classic Car run was very interesting once again, thanks to Alan and all his helpers. Barrowden proved very popular with some very interesting cars turning up. We missed the Bourne Classic Car Show and also the East of England Show due to both Vicki and myself having a bad chest infection, as have lots of other people. Lets hope it goes away soon. I believe the BBQ at Bicker went well, but was down on numbers, at least the weather was good. I'm sorry to hear that Sally Burton had a fall at the Garden Centre and broke her wrist, which had to be plated, so the never got to the BBQ. Get well soon Sally. PLEASE remember our next meeting is at The Bluebell at Helpston for the quiz walk. Get their early.Sunday July 10th is the Kimbolton Castle Country Fayre and Classic Day. Hope to see you there. Due to a late family commitment, I shall not be able to go to East Kirkby on Saturday July 16th, so I shall be going on Wednesday July 20th. If you still want to go please let me know, and we can leave from my house about 11-00hrs. Friday July 29th The International Weekend, we shall be leaving the American Dinner on the A1 by Stamford at 12-30hrs for a nice "quite" run to Harrogate. About 130 miles. If you want to go to Little Gransdon on August 28th you will need to let me know ASAP so I can pass the details onto the NLG who sort the tickets out. Also if you want to attend The Family's day at RAF Wittering on July22nd please give me a ring ASAP. Vicki and I joined the Red Rose Group for there 40th birthday party last weekend, 36 cars took part in a 75 mile run into The Forest of Bowland, lovely views, when its fine. We had a great time, good company, good food and good beer. We got sun burnt on the way back on Sunday, what a difference. We covered 580 miles in all. It's getting close to our 35th party, I still need names for this event which will take place at The Millstone Barnack, again please let me have your names. That my lot for now, no doubt other things will turn up during the month. Hope to see you at Heplston. Peter.
Greetings All. It was nice to see lots of people at both our meeting nights this month. The weather brought them out in vast numbers. I did not have any names for the Thursford trip so we can put that away TFN. Ladies Day gave us chance again to entertain the ladies for lunch, thanks to Sally and Val, Dave and John for staging this event. Starting at The Haycock at Wansford we drove through some very nice villages and country lanes to arrive at Stoke Rochford Hall. Lunch was at 13-00hrs and I can say that the food was excellent as was the company. We had 18 cars in total, our second best turn out this year. My thanks to all those who attended and made it a great day out. Events to come, May 29th is Standard Triumph Marque day at Duxford, I shall go if the weather is good. June 1st is Barnack night, look forward to seeing you there. June 5th is the East Elloe Run starting in Spalding. June 12th is The Bourne Classic Car Show, June 20th is the BBQ at Bicker Lincs. This was a great day out last year, please let Dave Burton have your names if you want to go, all you need is the food to cook daveburton4@btinternet .com or 01733205670 Before June 12th. The Leics group will be joining us on July 6th at Barnack for there raid. I am planning a run th The Lincs Aviation and Heritage Centre at East Kirkby on Saturday July 16th. If you would like to join me please let me know. We shall be leaving The Waterside Garden ctr at 10-30hrs, The first engine run for the lancaster is 13-00hrs. Come and enjoy the sound of 4 Merlin Engines fire up. The Silverstone Classicis on over the week end July 22-24th. we plan on going on Saturday the 23rd but we need to book. their is a discount code for tickets this is a 2fo1 offer, code VC510011 and the cost £21-60. Need names please. Have you booked for the IWE, some of the group are camping and the gazebo will be going courtesy of Tim Hurry. Have you a Jaguar or TR$. The south Lincs Jaguar Enthusiasts Club are having a meeting at Belton house on September 4th to celebrate 50 years of the Marque, so if you would like to join the fun please let me know. Belton House is just north of Grantham on the A607. Saturday August 20th is our 35th Anniversary, this will take place at The Millstone Barnack form 13-00hrs. Please in order for this event to go ahead I need names and numbers so I can sort thing out with the landlord. Saturday August 13th is The Maxey Classic Car Show, just turn up That's my lot for now Safe TRing Peter.
Greetings All.
It was nice to see lots of people and TRs at both our meeting nights this past month. The weather brought I am sure helped to bring you all out in vast numbers.
I did not have any names for the proposed Thursford trip, so we can put that away TFN.
Our Ladies Day continues to grow in popularity and Sunday 22nd gave us chance again to entertain the ladies for lunch and more. Starting at The Haycock at Wansford, and with most of the TRs being driven by the ladies, the route took us through some very nice villages and country lanes to arrive at Stoke Rochford Hall. Lunch was at 13-00hrs and I can say that the food was excellent as was the company. We had 18 cars in total, our second best turn out this year. My thanks to all those who attended and made it a great day out, but especially to Sally and Val, Dave and John for staging this event this year. Pictures may be seen and purchased at;
http://xtreme-action-images.com/tr/index.htm
Events to come; May 29th is Standard Triumph Marque day at Duxford, I shall go if the weather is good.
June 1st is Barnack night, look forward to seeing you there.
June 5th is the East Elloe Run starting in Spalding. Contact Alan Lyon for details
June 12th is The Bourne Classic Car Show.
June 26th is the joint Groups BBQ at Bicker Lincs. This was a great day out last year, the event is a “bring and burn” all you need is the food to cook and your TR of course!
Please let Dave Burton have your names before June 12th, if you want to go so catering needs etc can be provided for. daveburton4@btinternet .com or 01733205670.
The Leics group will be joining us on July 6th at Barnack for there raid.
I am planning a run to The Lincs Aviation and Heritage Centre at East Kirkby on Saturday July 16th. If you would like to join me please let me know. We shall be leaving The Waterside Garden centre at 10-30hrs, The first engine run for the Lancaster is 13-00hrs. Come and enjoy the sound of 4 Merlin Engines fire up.
The Silverstone Classicis on over the week end July 22-24th. We plan on going on Saturday the 23rd but we need to book. There is a discount code for tickets this is a 2- for-1 offer, code VC510011 and the cost £21-60. Need names please
Have you booked for the IWE? Some of the group are camping and the gazebo will be going courtesy of Tim Hurry.
Have you a Jaguar or TR? The South Lincs Jaguar Enthusiasts Club are having a meeting at Belton house on September 4th to celebrate 50 years of the Marque. so if you would like to join the fun please let me know.Belton House is just north of Grantham on the A607.
Saturday August 20th is the 35th Anniversary, of the Camb Followers. To mark this milestone a small celebration will take place at The Millstone Barnack from 13-00hrs.
Please in order for this event to go ahead I need names and numbers so I can sort thing out with the landlord. There will be a small charge for the buffet.
Saturday August 13th is The Maxey Classic Car Show, just turn up That's my lot for now Safe TRing Peter.
Greetings everyone My thanks to Alan Lyon for the Drive your Classic Day organisation, and to all of you for turning up. It was the largest gathering of Camb Followers cars we have had for one of our trips for some time. In all 21 TRs took to the roads from of North Cambridgeshire and South Lincs to promote the day. All marques of TR wererepresented from a TR2 to a V8 Grinnal, not forgetting the Dove. We started at the Waterside Garden Centre at 11-00hrs and arrived at the Fox and Hounds in old Somerby around 12-45 hrs. The run took us through the lanes of Lincolnshire and Rutland, with some great TR roads, and delightful villages. I have live din the area for many years now yet Alan always manage sto find places never befor visited. Well done Alan as I know everyone thoroughly enjoyed the run and got home safe.
We have been invited to the Jaguar/TR link up at Belton House on September 4th, please let me know if you would like to go .The celebration is to commemorate the E type Jaguar and TR4 50th year.
I still require names for Little Gransdon, also names for our 35th anniversary do at The Millstone, its only 4 months away. Without your support these events will not happen!
The ladies day is full, lets hope for the same excellent weather as drive it day.
On May 29th its Standard Triumph Marque Day at Duxford. Other things coming up, the Silverstone Classic, Hunstanton Kite and Car Festival. That's it I'm off, see you all next month at Barnack. Safe TRing. Peter.
Greetings All, Hope you have had a good month, and the TR is sorted for the year. Dave Burton and myself spent all day Sunday 27th March at the group leaders meeting in Rothley, Leics. As normal the meeting finished late. The most interesting talk was the TR Register Commercial Insurance and Register Insurance scheme. Also a change is in place to alter the social scene in TR Action. We shall have to wait and see as to how it will go down with the membership. As the old saying goes" if it an't broke dont fix it". Ladies Day 22nd May is now fully booked. Lets hope for good weather for the run. I still require names for The Thursfod Collection on Sunday 15th May. If you want to go to Little Gransdon, please let me have your names so I can pass the numbers onto the NLG. The Silverstone Classic is on over the weekend July 22-24th. We plan on going on the Saturday, there is a discount code for tickets this is a 2 for 1 offer. Code VC51011 AND THE COST IS £21-60.Please let me know if intend to go so we can plan a run down. We are also planning a trip to Hunstanton on Sunday 21st August for The Kite Festival and Classic Car Rally. The entry fee goes to the local Rotary club. If you would like to go I have some entry forms. IWE bookings, these are on sale at the TR shop, book early, weekend tickets £20-00.Long stay camping, Thursday, Friday Saturday and Sunday £60-00 with electric hook up.Basic hostel accommodation £50-00 for Saturday and Sunday, Hill climb £20-00, Plus extra insurance. Hot of the press, Donington Historic Festival April 30 May 1st. Free paddock access plus lots of other things Discount code for booking TRRDHF11, this gives entry to two people for the whole weekend £15-00 ea. www.doningtonhistoric.com. Also if you want a drive out on Sunday 22 may, why not try the Bourton Hall Classic Vehicle Display and Fun Day nr Rugby. Entry is free, its a fund raising event to raise money to eradicate Polio. Any fund raised will be matched by " Bill Gates " That's my lot for now, the next update will be early as we are off to Ireland again on April 20th . Hope to see you at The Millstone Barnack on April 6th. Safe TRing.Peter.
Greetings all, Hope you all had a good month and are getting the TRs sorted out for the year. Our meeting night at Wistow was also a fairwell gathering for long time Camb Follower Willi Felgar. Willi and Sue are moving down South to Heathfield, East Sussex, and will be joining South Downs Group. Being ex RAF Willi and Sue are used to house moves, but say this is definitely their last. The Three Horseshoes was full with 30 members turning up to wish Willi well. The group also presented him with a glass tankard suitably engraved for him to remember us by. Willi may no longer reside in Cambs country, but fear not we shall see him at the International in July. Drive your Classic Day is on April 17th and Alan Lyon still has a few places left for his 45 mile tour of the nicer parts of the region. Assemble from 10-15 hrs at The Waterside Garden Centre Nr Baston PE6 9NY. Departure at 11.00. The cost is £12-00 per head including a 2 course lunch at the Fox and Hounds, Old Somerby Lincs on the B1176. If you would like to join us for the run out please contact him on 01406380698. as entrance is by pre booking only. Triumph Spares Day is on March 6th at Stoneleigh. So if you want any bits for your car we shall see you there. The Thursford Collection run is on Sunday May 15th. Billed as a fabulous day out for all the family Thurston has the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs, including the mighty Wurlitzer, ride on fairground carousels and the gondola, enjoy 'Behind-the-Scenes' tours and watch silent movies. Lunch in the barn, and shop in our olde worlde village shopping village. The fantastic play area has plenty to delight children of all ages - even us! No dogs permitted except Guide Dogs. The Collection opens at 12-00hrs with two shows one at 13-30 and the other at 15-00hrs. If we get 20 or more people we get the reduced rate of £4.00. ADMISSION PRICES Adults £8.00. Senior Citizens and Students £7.00Children 4-14 years £4.00. Under 4 years free. Group rate (over 20 persons) £4.00. Please let me know if you intend to go and to which show you would like to attend. Ethenol. I am trying to keep up to date with the latest information on Ethanol in petrol, which wil have a serious impact upon our hobbie as it attacks all sorts of rubber and even solder. I hope to have some more details next month. I look forward seeing you at our next meeting at Barnack on Wednesday March 2nd. Or at the Three Horseshoes, Wistow on the 3rd Monay of the Month. That's it for now, safe TRing, see you on the open road. Peter. 01778343625
Greetings All, I hope you all had a good New Year and are getting ready for this year. Well for the first update of 2011, I was hoping to start on a happy note, but looking back in my TR6 log book I found that the cost of petrol in February 2009 was 90p per ltr, in March 2011 it was 1.16p per ltr. In February 2011 the cost is 1.32 per ltr. and according to "government sources" expected to rise another 4p per ltr. At this rate we shall just be looking at the cars in the garage. On a more happy note, it was nice to see a good turn out at both Barnack and Wistow in January. There seems to be a few cars being worked on including mine. By the time you read this the TR2 will have gone to a new home, which gives me lots of room in the garage to work on the TR6. We hope to have the 2011 events list out soon, I hope you will be able to join us on some if not all of our runs. One of our main events this year is our 35th anniversary which is been held at The Millstone Barnack on August 20th. The cost £8-00 per person to cover the bufet. If you would like to attend please let me have your name so that I can get a feel for the numbers. It would be nice to see as many Camb Followers, current and past attending this event. So, if you know of an old member who would enjoy reliving their TR History please do invite them along. Please don't wait till the last minute to book. Names and money to me by June 30th please. Sunday April 17th is Drive your Classic day. Alan Lyon has arranged a nice 45 mile scenic run on the most pleasant roads, (with some hills!) visiting some of the nicest areas of Lincolnshire. The run will include a lunch at The Fox & Hounds at Old Somerby Lincs. This inn is an inexpensive place to eat with a good choice of food. We have a room booked for 26-30 people. ENTRIES PLEASE ASAP. To Alan Lyon, 89 Back Gate Cowbit, Spalding Lincs PE12 6AP, 01406380698 or e mail lyon8@btinternet.com, or to me.THE COST is £12-00 per person including a 2 course lunch. So get the TR out and come and join us for some fun. Safe TRing see you on the open road. Peter. 01778343625
Greetings All, Well this is the last update for 2010 as I shall not be in the UK for Christmas. I will try and get a short update out later in Dec just to let you know what happened at the AGM. and Xmas dinner.
I shall not be sending Christmas cards out this year, at 42p each stamps are too dear, but I am making a donation to the RAFA Wings Appeal 2011.So I would like to wish every one;
A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year, with many miles of safe TR driving.
After a trip to Lincoln early in November my fuel pump started making a loud noise, on checking i found it to be 13 years old and has done about 50,000 miles, so it looks as if i shall need a new one before the VAT goes up. Early Xmas present?.To help improve the brake lights I have fitted a new LED light just behind the filler cap, and also some new LED bulbs for stop and tail, all I have to do now is test them out at night.
I have modified the car lift and it works quite well. I had to make a couple of ramps to get the ground clearance up so I could slid the thing in. When up it gives about 2 foot of working height, I just need to try it out on a TR3A at some time. Not as nice as Trevor’s double bay up and under arrangement, but it will save the poor old back a bit.
Look forward to seeing some of you at the Christmas Dinner and our meeting nights during December. Have a good one.
Peter
Greetings everyone, We have had a good month with excellent turn outs at both our meetings. New member Phil Jane has joined us with a very nice TR3A, I hope we see him and his car at some of our meetings. Duncan and I were at the Restoration show at Stonleigh, which was much quieter than normal. I did manage to buy a car lift, but I have to make it fit the TR6. It will be available for hire when it is. We also had a bumper turn out of Camb Followers at the TRGB Autumn sale. I have never seen it as busy- everyone was after a bargain. Robsport where also there with a nice selecton of TR7s and TR8s for sale. December 3rd is our Christmas Dinner and AGM at The Three Horse shoes at Wistow. I still have 3 places left, so if you want to attend please give me a ring ASAP.Our Committee consists of three people, Trevor Sherwood who looks after the finances and the membership, Dave Burton who took over as social scene reporter last year and me as group leader. We are always looking for people to help out or take over any of the above posts. So if you feel inclined you will need to let me know before November 15th. You will need to be proposed and seconded, just to keep it legal. I have a few ideas for 2011, so if you would like to help out or run one please let me know. Drive it day April 24th ( Alan Lyon ) The Thursford Collection, Sunday May 15th, Quiz walk Barnack July 6th, ( Dave & Alan ) Kimbolton Country Farye July 10th, Silverstone Classic Saturday July23rd, TR IWE Harrogate July 29-31, Our 35th anniversary August 20th, ( me ) Holkham Hall Sunday September 18th, Plus the usual shows dates when we have them. Again if anyone has ideas for events,run out or would like to organise a trip please let me know. For the IWE in Harrogate Vicki an I will not be camping this year. We have booked a Hotel for the weekend. That does mean that arrangements will need to be made to transport the gazebo. I hope to see you at one of our meetings, the next on is Barnack on November 3rd. and then Wistow on the 15th Safe TRing. Peter. 01778343625
Greetings all, Well that's another month gone and with it the sun. Our monthly meetings are being very well attended and thank to all those who turn up, it’s nice to see you. We had a new member at Barnack last month,Seth, who is a motor engineer and looking for a TR6. I also had a phone call from a new local member who did not leave their name, and I forgot to ask! They have recently purchased a red R3A, hope to see that soon. So do contact me again and come along to our meetings. Peter and Kate arrived in their new TR7 and very nice it looks as well. The Bicker Steam Fair was very busy when it didn't rain. The latest police “Tractor” as featured on TV and in the national press was on show, not much good for the motorways except if you want to run over some thing. We had three TRs on show with lots of other makes as well. The Christmas menu is out on last months update, and we still have a few places left, so give me a ring to book, 01733343625. The end of October sees the Restoration Show at Stoneleigh on the 24th and on the 30th it's TRGBs auto jumble. That's it for now, look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Safe TRing. Peter.
Greetings All, I hope you have had a good August. It's been busy for some and quite for others.
I had half a day at the BMC/BL Rally in Peterborough and then picked Vicki up and went to Burghley for the 20-49 meeting which was very well attended.
Thanks to the Ladies for a great day out, we had a very good turn out and a lovely run to Burghley for our picnic, which included a fine selection of very nice sweets which our ladies produced. Thanks once again to all who attended and for making sure the weather was fine.
I did not attend the Maxey show which was a bit of a washout, but I believe some of our members braved, Tim Hurry coming away with a prize for his very tidy Magenta TR6. Well done Tim. Tim also attended the “kite festival” at Hunstanton.
We took 7 cars to Little Gransdon for the Children in Need Air Show, and is good to see our newest members Dennis and Natalie supporting us. Their Concours winning TR7 received a lot of attention. Due to very strong winds some of the flying was cancelled, but what did take place was very enjoyable with some stunning aerobatics. In all, combined with the North London Group and Lea Valley, we had 27 TR's on display and raised almost £200 for the Charity. Thanks to the North London Group for the events tent, we needed it when it rained, thanks to all who had a hand in putting the show together.
From one Airshow to another, Vicki and I went to The Lincs Avation show at East Kirkby to see the Lancaster run up and taxi. The Memorial Flight Lancaster did a flypast as well so we got two for the price of one. A really good day out.
Our monthly meetings have been very well attended with a couple of new members turning up with their cars. Nice to see you all, and don't forget Wednesday night at Barnack.
Safe TR’ing
Peter.
Christmas is coming and enclosed is the Menu for December 3rd 2010.
We are limited to 28 but we also have a reserve list as well so please book early. Choice of food to me, and money to Trevor.
Price is £18-00 per person.
STARTERS. White Bait, Granary or white bread. Tomato Soup. Chicken Goujons, chilli sauce or mayonnaise. Garlic Mushrooms. Prawn Cocktail. Camembert.
MAINS. Roast Turkey and Trimmings. Glastonbury Lamb.
Stilton and Veg Crumble. Chicken Tikka Massala. Trout. (Head on or off)
Choice of veg, (except curry).
Roast, Mash, New Pots or Chips, Fresh Veg, Garden Peas or Salad.
DESSERTS Xmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce. Chocolate Fudge Yule log.
Jam Rolly poly and Custard. Stilton / crackers and a glass of Port. Vanilla Ice Cream ,Strawberry or Chocolate Sauce. Tea or Coffee.
Last date for booking November 15th.
August Update So what happened to July? But here goes, Greetings All,I hope your month has been a good one. It's been a busy month for the travellers of Camb Followers, 10 cars ventured forth to Classic Le-Mans, where the weather was very hot all weekend, temperature's in the mid 30s and even low 40s! It was a great weekend with plenty of excellent racing in all classes, and plenty to see as well. The Triumphs on the grid all performed very well with I believe one winning its class. No major problems with our cars either despite the heat. I covered a total mileage of 810 at 26 mpg, some stayed on for a few days with well over a 1000 miles covered. The cars ran very well with only a few miner faults. (Trevor has bought a new coil ) and Duncan’s TR5 ran like a dream. After a few days rest we where all off again to the International at Malvern for the 40th year of the TR Register. The TRR managed to gather lots of race and rally car together for the event with some drivers and mechanics from those days as well. (pity I forgot the camera)Thanks to all those who made both events great, good company, good conversation and team work means we all enjoyed ourselves. Thanks also to those who lead the convoy runs to both events, what would we do without you? On Wednesday August 4th we should have a visit from the Leics group, they normally bring a few cars along so please turn up and join the fun. Ladies day on August 8th starts at The Three Horseshoes at Wistow at 10-00hrs then a nice gentle run to Burghley House Stamford for a picnic. If you wish to go please give Dave Burton a ring ASAP on 01733205670 to book your rolls.,Tea and coffee will be available,and bring a bowl and spoon for dessert, Or if you just want to join us turn up at Burghley at around 12-00hrs. The Knebworth Classic Show is on August 29-30th, it will cost you £8-00 per person to get in, but it's a very big show. I believe the TR Register will be there as well. Duncan still has a couple of tickets for The Little Gransdon Charity Air Show on August 29th, please ring him ASAP on 01733211167 to book. Tickets are £5.00 Another small but interesting show is The Bicker Steam Threshing Fayre on September 11-12th at Bicker near Boston. This is organised by TRR members David and Celia Dawson who did our joint group BBQ so well last month. Contact Duncan for details and booking form. In September is The Bedfordshire Steam Farye, admission gives you access to the Shuttleworth collection, Birds of Prey Centre and the Swiss Garden. Adults £12-00 Seniors £8-00. Names to me please. That’s the lot for now I will have no doubt forgotten some thing, hope to see you all some time. I am at the BMC/BL Rally on Sunday August 1st at Ferry Meadows, looking for spares. Peter.
Greetings All, I thought that I had better get this months update out before the bank holiday weekend and give Duncan a chance to post it to The Web page. The Bedford Show at Woburn Abbey was a very wet and cold event. We arrived at 09-45 and found a very wet area to park. Although we were on a hill the ground was like a bog. The show was supposed to start at 10-00hrs, but by 12-00hrs car were starting to leave the site and we left at 13-45hrs. The poor food vans, three of them, did not do much trade and the auto jumble was 4 stalls, not a patch on Shuttleworth, where you could walk around for a couple of hours. I for one will not be there next year, assuming after that poor show there is one next year. The Reasons given for moving from Shuttleworth was Health and Safety need I say more?
Now if you are unable to go to The International at Malvern this year why not try the Silverstone Classic Weekend. The TR Register and Nene Valley have arranged for a special club display area and discounted booking code for tickets (SC10TRR) until the 30th of June 2010, the cost Friday £25-00. Saturday £35-00, Sunday £35-00, 3 day ticket £80-00. Cars will be parked on the infield. Contact the TR Register or Rob Isaacson, on noscaasite@hotmail.co.uk, it could be a good alternative weekend. Pity the two clash.
Please don't forget the BBQ at Dave and Celia Dawson’s place on Sunday 27th June at Bicker. Just bring your own food along to be cooked and the rest is provided. I need your NAMES and Numbers before Friday 13th June so Dave can sort out the salad stuff. We will be joined by the Lincs Group so do come along for a good day out.
Trevor will organise a run from the Cambs area to the Golden Pheasant at Eaton to arrive about 10-30hrs, where Tea and Coffees will be available,( please use this facility as the Golden Pheasant is going the extra mile to accommodate us). Duncan is organising the run from Eaton to Bicker from about 11-15hrs to arrive around 12.30
We had another good turn out at the Barnack meeting with another new member, Stuart, turning up with a TR6. Richard a member for some time joined us for the first time at Wistow. So welcome Stuart & Richard, nice to see you both and we look forward to seeing you on a regular basis. Trevor arrived at Wistow in his newly restored TR2 which looks very nice in Primrose. No hood or side screens yet – so no Helen!. News of a Classic car Show from an old member who still has his TR3A (derelict), this is at Croydon Cum Clopton Cambs on Sunday 4th July 2010, lots to see, so it says. If you are interested please give Malcolm Ralph a ring on 01223208939 or 07801434603 for details.
And, just to keep you all fit, Dave and Sally have arranged a walking treasure hunt and quiz around the Village on July 19th at Wistow. Please turn up with the Ladies for a "short stroll" and drinks after. A prize will be awarded . "His and Hers" Start from 19-00hrs and should last for about ONE Hour if you don't get lost!!
News on Duncan's TR5 It's running OK at last and we look forward to seeing it on the road very soon.
Look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting at Barnack, and Wistow and of course the Joint Groups BBQ.
Greetings all, And well done to Trevor, his TR2 has now got it's MOT and is on the road, he beat Duncan by a couple of weeks. Duncan's has been held up first by a series of by small problems which took ages to fix, and then an engine problem. The engine is now running but it still is not quite right, but it's closer than it was so his MOT remains imminent.
I am sorry I missed the Drive your Classic Day but I was indisposed. I hear every thing went well with 13 cars turning out in pouring rain. The weather did improve as the day went on and the coffee break and fresh bread and rolls at Denver Mill was enjoyed by all especially those who needed to dry out! The day was rounded off by an excellent meal at Necton. I belive everyone the event, and or thanks go to Alan Lyon for organising the run again.
People going to the Bedford Show should meet at the Buckden Roundabout Shell Station on the A1 by 08-30hrs so we can leave for Woburn Abbey at 08-45hrs. We shall need time to set up before the show starts at 10-00hrs. Let’s hope the weather is fine.
The Inter Group BBQ with the Lincs Group will take place on Sunday 27th June at Bicker nr Boston. Make a NOTE of the DATE. Celia and Dave Dawson will organise silly games and provide the salads and I am certain David wil be pleased to show all around his small collection of classic cars. Participants are asked to bring along there own uncooked food, drinks and something to sit on. We will need to be at Bicker by 12-00/12-30 hrs. Would some one in the Cambs area like to organise a run up to The Golden Pheasant at Eaton for 10-15 am please?. Tea and coffee's will be on sale, please use this facilities. Duncan will sort a run out from Eaton to Bicker leaving approx 10.45 to arrive at Bicker for 12’ish. PLEASE if would like to come and I hope you will, I need NAMES and NUMBERS before FRIDAY 13th JUNE so Dave can make arrangements. So come along and join the Lincs Group and the rest of the Camb Followers for a great day out.
If you haven't got the details of the East Elloe Run on June 6th, just go on line for the entry form and details. www.eemc.co.uk.
Our first meeting at Barnack with the new Landlord and Lady went down well, lets hope it continues, he even provided chips for us. Hope to see you all there on Wednesday May 5th. Time is getting short for Classic Le-Mans and we need to get together for a chat about where we all meet . That's it for now, Safe TRing. Peter.
Greetings all, Duncan and I attended the Group Leaders meeting at Didcot on Sunday last. As per last year the GLs were invited break into groups and consider five various topics including “How to encourage TR7 owners to join the club”, “What will the TR Register be like in 5 years” and what benefits should the TRR offer its members”. After Lunch each group presented its thoughts and ideas, these will then be taken to committee for further discussion as ways to improve the club. While there we picked up our new “sail” Banner for use at shows, its quite nice and tall enough for all to see. However it does not fit easily into a TR and may need modifying for transport – we will see. We have had two good meetings during March. 20 members turned up at Wistow, and 15 at Barnack, and there were several TRs in the car park. As the weather improves in April (hopefully), we should improve on these numbers which will bode well for our future events when we hope will see many more TR's out in all there glory. We especially look forward to seeing our new member’s cars during the next couple of meetings. The servicing is now complete on my TR6, and I trust you will all be giving your TRs the once over before setting forth on the highways and byways. I hope to get some more work done on the TR2 and complete the rear end. Duncan's TR5 is progressing slowly, its the small things which cause the problems and delays for an MOT. With some help from me and David Dawson we have the brakes working, the engine starts and runs, the throttle cable is fixed, its the wipers and washers next, then onto the MOT! lets hope it passes. Due to it's proximity to Easter and as many of you have prior family arrangements I have deferred the East Kirby trip until later in the year. Dinner for the Drive your Classic Day is fully booked as Alan has had a fantastic response to this event which grows in popularity each year. Lets hope for fine weather. Trevor is sorting out the tickets for the Bedford or Woburn Abbey show on May 2nd. You will need to contact Trevor quickly if you want a club entrance ticket. We will meet at the Shell Petrol Station at Buckden on the A1 at 8.30 to leave at 8.45 for the run down to Woburn Abbey. This will give us time to arrive and set up our display before the show starts. For those going to Classic Le-Mans don't forget to pay the rest of your camping money with your unique booking number before the end of April. There are no refunds on deposits. Breaking news, the IWE 2011 will be held on The Great Yorkshire Showground at Harrogate. Provisional date 29-31st July 2011. Hope to see you all at our next meeting at The Millstone Barnack on April 7th, and bring the TR. Safe TRing,Peter.
Greetings all Camb Followers, Welcome to those who are receiving this Update for the first time. We hope to see you at our meetings during the year, either at Barnack or Wistow or ideally both!
Considering the weather our meetings in February have been very well supported and we are pleased to see some new members and new faces. We had over 20 people at Wistow and about 12 at Barnack on an atrocious evening, not at all bad for this time of year. And a special welcome to Liz , TR3a, who is new to the Stamford area.
I am putting our first trip of the year to the Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, Lincs on Saturday April 3rd. This is a taxi day for the Lancaster and also a Model aircraft show and flying weekend. There is plenty to see and hear, like the sound of 4 Merlin engines starting up. We had a great time there last year and on this occasion there will be more to see and do.
If you want to go please let me know so I can arrange things.
April 25th is “Drive Your Classic day”. Alan Lyon has put a run together for us starting in Wisbech and heading off into Norfolk with a coffee stop on route and dinner at our destination. Places are limited for dinner, so if you want to take part please give Alan a ring on 01406380698 or E mail at lyon8@btinternet.com for more details and an entry form.
The Shuttleworth show has moved this year due to H&S considerations, its now at Woburn Abbey, a little bit further down the road. This is a good show with plenty of Auto Jumble and Cars. We shall be going on Sunday May 2nd and Lea valley TRs should be in attendance on the bank Holiday Monday. Names to Trevor or me. We are not sure of costs yet but normally in the region of £5.
Once again our Ladies are putting on a Day out and picnic for us on August 8th, more details when I have them.
For those who attend the International weekend it will be the last one at Malvern for a year. Next year could be at Harrogate on the show ground. Please let me have your thoughts on that move before the Group Leaders meeting on March 28th. Distance wise its about the same from Market Deeping as it is to Malvern, also its straight up the A1. A great place to visit.
I have application forms for The Bourne Classic Car Show and The BMC/BL Rally at Ferry Meadows. Also if you want a good day out try The Tour of Lincs.100 Classic on Sunday May 9th. This is in aid of The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. Entry fee £30-00 per car. Start and finish at RAF Cranwell.
A change to the events for 2010. The BBQ at Dave Dawson's will now take place on June 27th details later. The Little Gransdon Charity Air Show takes place on August 22nd. If you want to book a place Trevor will need your money up front. Names to Duncan at duncan_jolly@fastmail.fm. This an excellent show and all proceeds go to Children in need.
This morning I have received my TRAction. Well done to Dave for getting something in, I know it was short notice due to editorial difficulties at the office according to Steve Redway. Don't forget the Triumph Spares Day at Stoneleigh on March 7th. If you are going meet up at the TR Register stand at 1.00pm for a chat and update. Hope to see you all there
Well I am glad that February is over but it looks as if the weather for March will be just as bad, wet and windy but lets not let it put us off enjoying our TRs
Greetings all, I nearly missed this one having been very busy over the last month. Our first meeting of 2010 saw a small group enjoy a very pleasant evening at the Millstone even though it was a cold night.We welcomed Rod Sortwell and his wife who own a TR3A. We hope to see them and the car during the year. It's been a quiet month for working on the TR6, but I now have my rear bumper back looking very nice and my RPM gauge has been sorted out, all I need is time and warm weather to fit them. Both Duncan and Trevor are working hard to get there cars sorted out for the MOT's and ready to use for the season. We had a good turn out at Wistow, lots of news and chat. We are still working on the program and hope to have it out next month. Looking through the Classic Car papers , I found it interesting the number of TRs coming on the market with "low mileage".Doing a quick check the average mileage on some of them was from 875 miles for a TR4 to 1800 miles for a TR3A per year. Seeing that I have done an average of 3500 miles over the last 11 years I have owned my TR6. I don't know if the have been lay ed up for years or what.I can only say that with 8 owners before me and 25000 on the clock when I bought it, I could say that this was low mileage. And one thing, how do they prove it. Food for thought!.There is hope for the TR's yet, if a Bugatti that has been under water for over 70 years sells for £229,000, what should a good TR make,Classic Le-Mans is moving ahead the camping and ferry is all booked, as is the accommodation on this side, all we need is the B&B on the other side. Our next meeting is at The Millstone Barnack on Wednesday February 3rd, hope to see you all there. Safe TRing,Peter.
Greetings all, and a Happy New Year to everyone!
Well that was 2009 and what a good year it was for TRs. At our AGM in December your Group Leader and Treasurer where re elected for another year. Dave Burton has taken over from Nina Jolly as Social Scene Writer. My thanks to Nina for all the hard work she has put in over the months. If you have any thing of interest please pass it on to Dave.
Our meeting nights at Wistow have been well attended, I am sorry to saw we missed the last one due to snow, but we did try. Our Christmas dinner was a full house, and a great evening was had by all.
Our renewed meeting nights at The Millstone, Barnack have been well supported with 20 people enjoying a wine and dine night in September. These meeting nights will be continuing every first Wednesday of the month.
A warm welcome to all our new members who have joined us in 2009, we look forward to seeing you at our meeting nights or one of our events during the year. If you need any information or help please give me a ring.
So what new for 2010, we are still putting our program together but the following are for your diary;
January 10th is the 40th Anniversary of the formation of the TR Register and there is to be a celebratory meeting at Hopcrofts Holt, Steeple Ashton Oxford OX25 5QQ. This should be quiet an event. If you intend to go please let me know so we can convoy down.
March 7th -Triumph spares day at Stoneleigh, April 25th - Alan Lyon is putting together a run for Drive Your Classic Day.
May 2nd & 3rd - Our first show is The Bedford Show at Shuttleworth
June 6th - is the East Ello Run.
July 9th-11th – The Classic le Mans ( we have 10 cars making the journey –lets hope for better weather than 2008)
August bank Holiday – Little Gransden charity Air show.
August 29-30th - Knebworth Classic Motor show
October 24th. - The National Restoration Show Stonleigh November 12-14th -The Classic Motor Show at the NEC.
Also in the pipe line A trip to Adnams Brewery, it could be a day trip or possibly a weekend.
The Ladies are planning another day out for us during the summer months
More details on all these events when we have them.
Thats it for now, I hope to see some of you at the next meeting on January 6th at The Millstone Barnack Safe TRing. Peter. 01778343625
Greetings All, It hardly seems like a month has passed since I wrote the last Update. But it has. November has been a very busy month what with courses and shows we don't seem to have stopped. The show front has been quite busy with more and more every year.
Earlier this month Duncan and I where on the TR Register Stand at the NEC and what a busy time we had. We saw quite a few of the register members, but also lots of people interested in buying or rebuilding TR's. It was nice to see the Coke/Levi TR7 on the stand and also to learn that it and TS2 are taking part in the Round Britain Reliability Run in 2010.
I am happy to say that the Camb Followers Xmas dinner and AGM was fully booked, and once again jerry gave us an excellent meal. The raffle had more prizes in that ever and I think no one went home empty handed. It was especially good to see our “Camp Flowers” in attendance once again. I think they must like us.
It looks as if I am in the driving seat for another year, thanks for your vote of confidence. As you may have heard Nina has stood down as our writer for the TRaction (due to pressure of work) and David Burton has agreed to give it a go, ( I think Nina twisted his arm out in the car park between courses!), Trevor has remained as Treasurer and reported that our finances were pretty healthy at around £600 in the account.
Looking ahead for 2010, we already have a few things in mind, and have a couple of volunteers to run a couple of events. If you feel you can help please let me know. These include the Drive it day run which will take us out to meet up with Wensum, the ladies day which was such a success last year and the BBQ with Linc’s group just for starters.
As you will have seen in TRaction it's the 40th Anniversary of the TR register on the 10th January 2010 at The Holt (Hopcroft Holt), lets hope the weather is good and we can make the trip down for it. If you intend to go please let me know and we will organise a group run. Our trip to Le-Mans is taking off with about 10-12 cars going. All I need is your paper work and money so I can make a block booking for the camping.
My thanks to all our Camb Follower members who have turned up at our meeting nights, shows and run outs, it's been nice to see you all, and to see the numbers slowly but steadily swelling. Lets hope to see more of you next year and some new faces as well. It is hoped to have our events list out by February 2010 so please pick out the events you can attend and come and join us.
My next update will be after Christmas, so may I wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Safe Driving, Peter.
Greetings All,If you are receiving this update for the first time welcome to Camb Followers. I have just updated my E mail address and find I have about 10 new ones, so welcome.If you do not wish to receive this monthly news letter please let me know. October started well with 22 people turning up for our dinner evening at The Millstone at Barnack, the food as well as the company was great. Vicki and I departed early as we had driven up from Bude and were both a bit tired, but we had a very good evening. Quite a few of the Camb Followers took part in the 20/49 clubs Autumn Ramble, through the country lanes of Rutland, Lincs and Leics, some nice little villages to see way out in the wilds. Duncan and his team are working hard on next years Classic Le-Mans trip, It looks as if prices have gone up by about 30%. Details and booking on the TR le mans Micro Web Site. If we are to travel together and camp together we will need to book together as pitches are now numbered. Our Christmas Dinner and AGM takes place on December 4th at The Three Horseshoes at Whistow 19-30 for 20-00hrs. We are limited to 28 in the restaurant but you can still come along even if you don't want to eat. We have 3 places left. Orders for food to me and money to Trevor by the end of this month please. Last year I said that I would like to stand down as group leader but as we have not had any one volunteer to take the job on I shall carry on, that's if you want me to? Trevor has said he is willing to continue as Treasure and membership coordinator and Nina is happy to do the Magazine bit. Looking ahead at runs for next year and other things. We are starting to complete our calendar. If any one would like to organise or assist in organising any of the events listed or if you have any ideas for an event, run out or just some fun, please contact me. We have the following in mind thus far; A joint group BBQ at Bicker with the Lincs Group. Dave Dawson has offered his large field for the event. A trip to Adams brewery at Southwold some time in the summer. Gerry, the landlord at the Three Horseshoes Wistow, is looking into this for us. A trip to Norfolk to meet up with the Wensom Group on “Drive your Classic” day in April. This will include a lunch,. Alan Lyon has already offered to organise this, so get practising with reading Tulip maps. A trip to Coventry Motor Museum. The Silverstone Classic if it does not clash with the IWE this next year. A run to the Cotswold Motor Museum, Bourton on the Water. The IWE at Malvern. The Le Mans Classic July 9- 11th The Kimbolton Show. The Little Gransden show. There are a number of other TR events throughout the country from the Lakes weekend to tour of the Highlands and Islelands, if anyone wishes to join in these or any other weekends we may organise a group entry. Details on all events and these trips later. Hope to see you at either Barnack or Whistow. Please don't forget the AGM and Dinner on Dec 4th Safe TRing. Peter.
Greetings All, Those going to The Millstone on October 7th for a meal should arrive about 19-00hrs. If you don't want to eat just come along for a natter. You can still book. I am pleased to say that both cars that fought it out at a T junction going to Malvern have been returned to their owners. I picked mine up on Sept 16th from Clive Manvers and I must say what an excellent job he has done on the car, Andy’s was picked up on Monday 21st from TRGB, but I haven't had time to look at it yet. But I believe its OK.
The Launde Abbey run took place on Sunday September 27th in glorious sun shine. The route took us first to Kirby Hall and then onto Launde Abbey, for tea and cakes. About 18 cars took part.The appeal for the restoration has now reached £835,000 and work is going ahead.
Christmas is only a couple of months away. The dinner and AGM takes place on December 4th 19-30 for 20-00hrs, at the Three Horseshoes Wistow. The menu is below. Names and choices to me ASAP as we can only seat 28 people in the dinning room. If you cant make the dinner why not turn up for a natter and to add your pennies worth to the AGM. You are all welcome.
Talking of AGMs, the The TR Register AGM takes place on Nov 22nd at Gaydon. Duncan is once again standing as Area co ordinator. Do come along and give it your support as much is discussed and resolved that affects your club.
Looking for runs out next year and thought it might be nice to visit Doddington Car Museum and I shall have to find something for the Ladies to visit as well. Some joint events with our neighbour groups as these are always enjoyable. It would be nice to have something in place for each month. Your thoughts please. Chistmas Menu. Starters White Bate Tomato Soup Pate Garlic Mushrooms Prawn Cocktail Mains Roast Turkey & Trimmings Thai Green Chicken Curry Moussaka Salmon in Asparagus and Champagne Stilton and veg Crumble Desserts Xmas Pud and Brandy Sauce Chocolate Fudge Yule log Vanilla ice cream Jam roly poly Stilton and crackers Tea or Coffee Please choose from, Mash, Chips, Roast or New potatoes,Salad or Fresh Veg, with exception of the curry which of course comes with Rice. £18-00per person Orders to me please, money to Trevor Last date for booking November 16th Don’t forget the Restoration show on October 25th Safe Driving, see you some time. Peter.
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Ooops, ll a bit late this month, what with holidays and other commitments. However all of those who have provided me with their e-mail address will have received most of this information directly. Those who would like to receive regular direct updates to Camb Followers activities please drop me an e-mail and ask to be added to the list. So slight belated greetings all, 8 months gone, only 4 to go to 2010. The years seem to move faster and time goes quicker.( another possible excuse for being late with is newsletter?). Camb Followers where at Little Gransden on August 30th and at Knebworth on Monday 31st. Good turn outs at both and the weather has been good. The East Elloe Run took place on Sunday September 6th. The Rally for Launde Abbey takes place on Sunday September 27th. Meet at Cathedral Close, Peterborough from 13-00hhrs for a 14-00hr departure. Cost of entry £10-00 including tea for the driver, additional teas £3-00 per person. If you want to enter, post date your cheque to 27th September 2009, and make it out to Launde Abby, send your cheque and car details, Year, Make and model to; Roy Champion, 12 The Orchard, Blatherwycke, Peterborough. PE8 6YW. Our renewed meetings at Barnack with the new landlord are proving enjoyable and successful besides filling a void for our more northerly members, so these will continue. Our next night at The Millstone Barnack on Wednesday October 7th is to be a more social occasion with an early meal in the restaurant. Come and join us even if you don’t want to eat and engage in the chat and banter. Please let me know if you intend to eat so I can let the landlady know the numbers. The restaurant opens at 18-30hrs till 21-00hrs. 7.00 would seem a good time to eat. We are holding our annual social and games afternoon on Sunday November 1st at The Three Horseshoes Wistow. Various bar games + a buffet, Our challengers being the Lea Valley and Nene Valley TR who may even give us a chance to win this time. Start time 16-00 till 19-00hrs. The Buffet will be £5-00 per person. Camb Followers desperately need Dart players as well as Crib, Dom's and Shove Half Penny. Names please. Come along and have a sporting afternoon. Shows for your Diary. September 12-13 Bicker Steam Threshing. October 4th TSSC All Triumph day Duxford. October 14th Malvern Classic Triumph Show. October 25th National Restoration Show, Stoneleigh . November 1st Games afternoon The Three Horseshoes Wistow. November 13-15th Claccis Car Show NEC. Thats it for now, Safe TRing. Peter
Greetings all, Well July has been a very busy month, what with the Ladies day run, Kimbolton show and The Inernational at Malvern besides our two regular meetings. Ladies Day was a great success, thanks to Dot and the Ladies for putting it together. It’s nice to see other parts of the country. We had 9 cars taking part, and the weather was fine and sunny. Our thanks to Trevor and Helen for leading us down to the IWE at Malvern and back, and to all those who joined in the run. It was nice to see so many cars taking part. We camped at our normal spot and were joined by Nigel and Anthea from Nene Valley and Andrew Smith, honorary “Camp Flower”. Congratulations go to James Challis on winning the Silver in the Concours with his NEW TR7. I must say after all the hard work he put in he it was nice to see him get a prize. It was nice to see Graham Wallis at the International on his new TR scooter lets hope he will soon be driving his TR again. The Kimbolton show was a bit wet, but did not dampen enthusiasm. We had a good turn out of Camb Followers. Together with TRs from Nene Valley, Lea valley and Leicester in attendance there were just short of 40 TRs on display. This is the first time we have done this excellent show which has much to offer the whole family, all proceeds going to Children’s charities via the Sporting Bears motor club. Thanks Rob Isaacsons for inviting us and to Dave Burton for organising the Camb Followers. We will be there again next year for sure. Talking about seeing the country, why not join Alan Lyon’s East Elloe run on Sunday 6th September, this is always a good day out taking in otherwise unexplored parts of the east Midlands country side. Give Alan a ring on 01406380698 for details. Now I would like your comments on the continued meetings at The Millstone Barnack. Our last planned one is September. But with the new owners it has been such a success I would like to continue meeting there but only if it contuse to get your support. It does give the Northern members chance to meet once a month. Your comments please. News & warning for those going to France. It looks as if the EU are up to their tricks, car users in France should note that French Petrol 95-E10 is now a mixture of Regular Unleaded fuel and Ethanol which is NOT suitable for older cars. Ethanol is highly corrosive and can ruin your metal fuel tank and fuel lines. This is in response to a directive from the EU to increase the levels of bio fuel in petrol. So look for and only put Euro 98 or Euro 95 in your car. It will probably cost more, but not as much as replacing the whole fuel system. At the invitation of North London Group we will be once again attending the Little Gransden charity Air show. This is a very popular show and all the tickets for the formal TR enclosure have gone. But you can still bring apply to bring your car along and park with the other classics there. But do get there early as traffic is a problem. Let’s hope its a nice day for all attending. Forthcoming Shows; August 2nd BMC/BL Rally Peterborough. August 15th Maxey Show. August 16th Classic car show Duxford. September 6th East Elloe Run (see above). September 12-13 Bicker Country Show and Steam fair. Hope to see you all at the next meeting at The Millstone on Wednesday August 5th. Safe TRing Peter.
I have to say that the Red Rose Weekend was "GREAT" with over 50 cars taking part. Vicki and I had a wonderful time driving through some of our favourite country side in the Forest of Bowland. The roads are quite narrow in places with lots of tight corners and steep hills. The sun shone all weekend with only the odd shower thrown in. In all we covered 580 miles on various roads. Red Rose intend to put another one on in 2011, if so we will be there and maybe you will join us.
Now I have been told that Dot's E Mail address is not correct, so from Buzz here is the correct one, dot_nelson@uko2.co.uk . Note, underscore not – dash, and the o in uko2 is the letter “o” not the number “0” zero. My apologies to all those who had trouble contacting Dot. If you haven't got the details of the Camb Fillies TR Picnic Day on July 5th 2009 please contact Dot for the details.
A new member, James Challis arrived at Wistow last meeting with a very nice TR7. A TR7 but one that has only done 6000 miles from new. It was his Grandmothers and had been mothballed for almost 30 years. We hope to see more of the car and owner.
Those going to RAF Wittering need to be in the car park at the main entrance by 10-00hrs. The show starts at 11-00hrs.
July is TR International time again, for those going down on Friday afternoon, we leave the Thrapston Service Station at 14-00hrs for a convoy run down to Malvern. July 24-26th 2009. A few more shows if you are interested. Aug 2nd BMC/BL Rally at Ferry Meadows Aug 15th Maxey Car Show Sept 12-13 Bicker Country Show
Our next meeting is at the Millstone at Barnack on July 1st, hope to see you all there. And a reminder the Leics Group will visit us at Wistow at our next meeting. Could be lots of cars around. That all for now, Safe TRing, see you on the open road. Peter.
June 2009 Update Greetings Camb Followers, Well May pasted quickly, now for June. Thanks to Alan Lyon for the drive your classic run, it was great fun, and we had good weather as well. Thanks to all who turned up, I hope you enjoyed the event. It was nice to see all those cars out even if we went in different directions at some stages. Vikki and I finished early as we had to drive to Holyhead for our holiday in Ireland. While we were away the Bedford Show was on, and I believe it was cold and windy. Despite this I understand every one had a good time and as ever the auto jumble was worth a visit. The big event of May was the wedding of Nina and Duncan, may we wish them all the best for years to come. The wedding took place at Stamford Register Office, and was attended by mostly TR friends both local and from afar. More that 20 TR’s were in attendance including 3 TR Dove’s and a selection of other classics all of which made the short journey to Burghley Park for the start of the wedding run to to Whitwell for the party. The weather was great and with a vast number of classics turning out was one of the best weddings we had been to in a long while. A great day was had by all. The run was great fun, again cars in all directions but we all made it in the finish for the party. I believe there where a few thick heads on Sunday, but even so some of us managed to get to Duxford for the Triumph Day the following morning as Duncan and Nina headed off for the Scottish Highlands. Duxford was busy, there was an interesting selection of cars with some early Standard saloons a very nice Triumph Gloria Southern Cross plenty of 1800s and Stags a few Standard Vanguard's and TRs as far as the eye could see. It was nice to see the TR Register supporting this show. We have some additional events planned; July 5th 2009 is the Camb Fillies TR Picnic Day, thanks to Dot and the Ladies for putting this event together. If you want to attend, and I hope you will, please contact Dot by E Mail for the details. Her address is dot_nelson@uko2.co.uk. This will also give us an idea of how many will be attending. Hope to see you all there. I have spoken to Elgoods Brewery of Wisbech and if we can get 20 people together we can have an evening there, on either Wednesday July 15th or 29th. The cost would be £16-00 per person with a Buffet meal. This also covers entry to the Brewery and Gardens. It would mean getting to the brewery for 18-00hrs. If you would like to go PLEASE let me have your names ASAP We also have an invite to RAF Wittering for Families open day on Friday 3rd July. Lot to see and do. Displays and Flying weather permitting. You would need to be there by 10-30hrs as the show starts at 11-00hrs. The Bentley Owners club will be there as well.If you would like to go please let me have the following details ASAP.Names of people attending, Vehicle Reg, Make, Model and Colour. I need the details before June 22nd so security can be checked. Another invite this time to Deeping St James Country House for a Classic car evening on July 16th 2009. Again names please. Rally for Launde Abbey. This event is to raise funds to save Launde Abbey near Oakham. It takes place on Sunday August 16th from Peterborough Cathedral from 12-00 noon for a picnic, then at 14-00hrs set of for a run to Launde Abbey with a couple of stops on the way, then Tea at the Abbey at 16-30hrs. If you are interested in taking part details and an application form can be obtained from rmand.chester@virgin.net. This could be a good day outInformation about Launde Abbey visit www.launde.org.uk More shows if you are interested, June 14th Bourne Classic Car Show Aug 2nd BMC/BL Rally at Peterborough Aug 15th Maxey Car Show. Sept 12-13 Bicker Country Show. Vicki and I are doing the Red Rose weekend at the end of June. If you have any thing you want to put in the Update please send it to me. That's the lot for now,Safe TRing see you on the open road. Peter
May Update
Greetings Camb Followers, Vicki and I will be in Ireland at the start of the month so will miss the May Barnack meeting but we will raise a glass of Guiness to you on the Wednesday evening. Our first meeting at The Millstone, Barnack (PE9 3ET) was a great success with some old faces and a couple of new ones attending so it bodes well for the May meeting sorry I will miss it.
For those going to The Bedford Show, please meet at the Shell Station on the Buckden roundabout for a 09-00 departure. Lee Valley will also be there on Sunday this year, so there should be lots of TRs present. Less so on Monday I fear.
Drive your Classic day on Sunday 26th April, was another great success and we have to thank Alan Lyon for making all the arrangements and planning the route. The weather was kind to us for a change. But where were all the other classics? A full report in the next TRaction.
The run to The lincolnshire Aviation Centre was a bit damp but every one enjoyed it. The 4 Merlin engines sounded great. The Panton brothers have done an amazing job bringing this iconic aircraft back to life. We spoke briefly to Fred Panton and there is talk of getting her flying in the not too distant future. That would be incredible only the third Lancaster in the world in the air!
Mark July 15th in your diary for our Ladies Day. Details should be out next month when they tell us what they have in store.
Before we know it July will be use and the International at Malvern. This year its the 40th year of the TR6. Details of the run down will be published in July. Also on that weekend it’s the Morgans 100 years birthday, so Malvern could be busy.
It looks as if we shall be having a visit from the Leicester TR group on Monday 20th July at Wistow, so don’t forget to come and support the group. Safe TRing. Peter.
Greetings all, Well that's it, the clocks have changed so it must be time to unlock the garage and break out the TR. Don’t worry about the rain it wont shrink. My TR6 has done stirling work over the last 2 weeks as the Focus was off the road, " modern cars " needed a computer expert to fix them, still its running now. So lets look at what we have in store for the coming weeks;
Our first regular Wednesday summer meeting back at The Millstone Barnack PE93ET, (for those with sat navs) is on April 1st, I look forward to seeing you all there. Oh, and don’t forget to bring the Ladies as well.
Saturday April 11th is our run out to The Lincolnshire Heritage Centre at East Kirkby. This is the first of the Lancaster Taxi runs for 2009. We meet at the Waterside Garden Centre at 09-30 for a 10-00 hrs start. The restaurant is open for breakfast and drinks if you want them.
April 26th is Drive Your Classic Day, if you haven’t sent your details to Alan Lyon yet to join us please do so now. April 19th is the last day for entry. The start for this run is The Goldern Pheasant at Etton, PE67DA. Come and join us for this great day’s run out.
And if you want another day out in April then try The Blackbull Pub Classic Car Meet on Monday April 13th at Market Overton Rutland. LE157PW. (I'm cooking that day so sadly cannot make it)
Those people going to the Bedfordshire Classic Car Show at Shuttleworth on Sunday May 3rd, should meet at the Buckden roundabout Petrol station on the A1 at 09-00hrs for the trip to Shuttleworth. We understand Lea Valley TR group have moved their attendance at this two day show from the Monday to the Sunday so we should have a superb show of TRs for the public to enjoy. Trevor Sherwood is in control that day as I shall be in Ireland. You can contact Trevor on 01487 843440 if you intend to come along.
On June 7th there are two shows. The Northampton & Lamport Railway show, details on www.vintagetransport.org.uk. Entry is on line, and, the Stoney Stratford Classic Car Festival. Phone Andrew Freestone on 08000188101 for details.
The annual BMC/BL Rally takes place at Ferry meadows on Sunday 2nd August, lots of cars and auto jumble. If you want a form I have a couple or phone Sara Nye on 01780753562 for details.
For the speed merchants Friday 4th September 2009 is a possible track day at Cadwell Park, 2x30 minuite sessions. If you are interested then contact Alan Coote at alanwcoote@aol.com.
If you wish to attend any of the above do contact me for more information. Thats the lot for now, look forward to seeing you at Barnack.on the 1st and Wistow on the 20th
Peter. 01778343625
March ’09 Update
Greeting Camb followers, Welcome and thanks to all who turned up for our February meeting and to Alan Burwood who is looking for a TR6, lets hope he finds one. Well things are moving on now its got a bit warmer. I managed to service the TR6 the other day all ready for the season to start. March starts with the TR Spares day at Stoneleigh on March 8th, and on March 13-15 is The International Motorsports Show again at Stoneleigh. This is a great show with plenty of cars and bikes to see and lots of other events as well.
Saturday April 11th is our run to The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby. This is one of the days that "Just Jane" does its engine and taxi runs. For those who want to go Please let me know ASAP so I know who to wait for! We meet at the Waterside Garden centre just off the A15 north Market Deeping at 09-30hrs for a 10-00hrs start. The restaurant opens at 09-30 for drinks and breakfast if you need it. April 26th is Drive your Classic day, Alan Lyon has put a great run together for us so lets have lots of cars and people for this event. Start at The Golden Pheasant at Etton just off the A15 south of Market Deeping, with lunch at The Best Western Rockingham Hotel, choice of food on the form with monies to Alan, if you need a form for this event please give me a ring. Lets see if we can beat last years numbers.
So come on Camb Followers get the car out and come and join us for a great day. April 1st is our first meeting night at The Millstone at Barnack, lets hope we see some of our old friend on that night.
Friday 4th September is a possible Track day at Cadwell Park, 2x30 minute sessions, if you are interested please contact Alan Coote at alanwcoote@aol.com for details. Cost approx £50 per car.
Also the Stony Stratford Classic Car Festival on the 7th of June, if you want to go contact Andrew Freestone on 0800 0188101.
Don't forget the Ladies Day out on July 5th, more details when I have them That's the lot for now, hope to see you all at Whistow. Safe TRing, Peter. 01778343625
January 2009 Update. Greetings all Camb Followers and welcome to 2009. A Happy New year to all. The 20-49 run on Boxing day provided lots of fine cars and a great day out, the weather was fine and the company great. It was only a short run of 32.2 miles on narrow Lincolnshire roads and some villages I have never heard of. A good day was had by all. We are busy putting our events program togeather for publication at the end of January begining of February. We hope to have a wide selection of events and shows to please all. The ladies have agreed to organise a couple of run outs in the spring /summer to places of their choosing. We hope this will be the start of some regular excursions. "Drive it Day" is April 26th, would any one like to put a run togeather for this day? It would be good to meet up with another group again for this event. Please let me know if you can help. I am trying to get some dates for the East Kirkby, Lancaster taxi and engine runs for 2009. As soon as I get the details I shall let you know. A few known dates for your diarys; TR Spares day March 8th, Historic Motorsports Show March 13-15th. Bedford show May 3-4th. TR International July 24-26th. Silverstone Classic July 24-26th. Knebworth classic August 30-31st. Nat Restoration show October 25th. Don't forget our next meeting at Wistow on January 19th. Bring your ideas and proposals along for 2009. Have a good New Year. See you on the 19th. Peter. .............................................................................................................................................. December '08 Update This is the last Update for 2008, so I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Must make a New Years resolution for 2009 to use the TR more and get to more meetings. It would be nice to see more Camb Followers at our monthly meetings, even if its only once or twice during the year, So come and join us at least once in 2009. In 2009 we hope to be using the Millstone at Barnack again on the first Wednesday of the month as before, this will be from April to September. I hope this will bring our Lincolnshire members out to see us again. I shall confirm this later when I have spoken to the Landlady. Now for those who enjoy trips out, The Red Rose Group are putting on a weekend in Garstang, with runs out to The Forrest of Bowland, and other places.This takes place in June from the 26th to 28th 2009, I have details if you would like to go. I have already booked, Its cheaper than a trip to France at present, and the views are great. Contact me if you wish to join us Our Christmas Dinner and AGM takes place on Friday Dec 5th at The Three Horseshoes, 19-30 for 20-00hrs. Dont forget to wear your Le Mans shirts, and bring a raffle prize. Many thanks if you do.I hope to have the TR out over Christmas with the 20-49 club for the annual Boxing day run depending on the weather.Our last meeting of 2008 takes place on Monday 15th December at the usual time, look forward to seeing you there. Safe TRingPeter November '08 update: Greetings All, October was a busy month for two of our members, Gary Scott and Bob Pearce. They took part in the Club Triumph Round Britain Reliabilty Run, and both finished. This event covers 2000 miles in 48 hours. Bob Pearce has taken part in the event 8 times and this time in his Triumph Toledo, all 1300ccs of it. Apart from fuel problems and loss of power he finished about an hour late, but not last. He says the car hasn’t run since, (must be fatigue) or as he suspects some valve seat recession due to the cylinder head not been off since the car was built in 1973. Well done Bob.
Gary Scott took his TR4A Dove with his son Wayne as co driver. He started at 7pm from Enfield to Blyth then onto Edinburgh airport, being first to arrive. Having dropped a TR6 on the A68, ( he had no chance). Monsoon rain and wind hit them on the run through Wales and Somerset. They took and early shower because of the seal on the windscreen not fitting correctly. Again fuel pump issues and spark plug problems slowed them down some what. Sunday saw them at Pimperne the penultimate stop, for tea and cakes, then onto Enfield to finish. Heavy traffic and accidents were the order of the day, but they arrived at 8-30pm to check in and receive there plaques, arriving home at midnight to crash out. Total miles 2254, average MPG 24. Well done to Gary, Wayne and Bob, and all those who took part. We still have some seats left for the Christmas dinner, if you haven’t got a menu please let me know. Its on December 5th at the Three Horseshoes Wistow. It was nice to see lots of Ladies at the last monthly meeting. I must try and get Vicki to the next one. Numbers are growing so thanks to all those who came and made it a great evening. I had a busy day at the Restoration show, I was quite suprised the number of people rebuilding TR2s and 3s.Talking to one gent, he has just got his back on the road after 37 years. There is hope for me yet. For those who went to Le Mans this year, you will be glad to know that Daniel has passed his driving test. Something for you to think about, we had 6 months of visiting pubs in the Camb Followers area but as the Millstone at Barnack has reopened again I wonder if we should use the place for the months April to September, as this would bring our Lincolnshire members back in the fold. Please let me have your thoughts on this matter. Dont forget the TR Register AGM at Gaydon on Sunday 23rd November 2008 at 11-00 hrs. Thats it for now, Safe TRing. Peter.
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