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TR Action 228

Where the last report was unusually sparse, this month’s report does contain a few events upon which to report. At the beginning of May we hoped to go to Duxford for the Spring Car & Motorbike Show but unfortunately we decided to cancel as most members were otherwise engaged on this bank holiday weekend.

Nevertheless we had a good turn out at the Kent County Showground at Detling, near Maidstone for the Arriva Fun Day, organised by the Arriva Transport Company in aid of the Kent Air Ambulance Trust and Help a Child charities. The weather did us proud with shelter sought underneath umbrellas “to prevent sunburn”.

Faversham Town Council again hosted their Classic Car Show on 18th May and seven members turned out with their cars. The weather held fine although it was chilly in the shade. Some of our members toured the local brewery, others found the Gunpowder Mill and some enjoyed the Jazz Group playing on the market place

Club night at Challock on Wed 4th June where we tried a Bring & Buy sale of parts Triumph was a partial success. The club meeting was well supported with eighteen TRs turning out, including a TR3 “barn find” trailered in for sale at £300. Sadly only a handful of us brought bits and pieces for others to view, but all in all a good night.

The latest “beastie” to join Kent Group ranks is Kelvin Barber’s USA acquisition. This US TR6 is fitted with a 327 cubic inch Corvette V8 and a GM rear axle. Kelvin collected it from the docks last Tuesday so with luck we shall see it at The Moat Club Night on Friday 20th June.

Our annual pilgrimage to the Wrotham Steam Fair and Car Show proved to be as popular as ever. Sunday 8th June was a very sunny affair for the dozen or so club cars and members who attended the fair ground. Once the two gazebos (yes, two gazebos) had been erected, on went the gas cookers and the bacon was soon sizzling. The nice thing about Wrotham (in my opinion) is that there are a great number of stalls flogging auto jumble, so it wasn’t long before we hit the stalls. Thanks to Richard Norman for organising the tickets and entry.

It’s a busy time now for us so please keep up to date with what’s going on by checking out the Events page!

TR Action 227

Hi everyone, sorry we didn’t post last month but when “nowt ‘appens“ its pointless trying to fill space with empty words. However we do have an event to report on this month and hopefully many more as the sun comes out.

On Sunday 20th April, the FBHVC Drive It Day, we tagged along with the East and West Kent TSSC who organised a run from mid Kent through the Weald and onto Manston Aerodrome where we spent time visiting the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum and the Manston Museum. Also joining the run was the Stag Club and all told there were about forty vehicles from across the whole range of Triumphs. The weather held fine for us and a great day was had by all (see photo). Thanks to Steve, Del and Derek of the TSSC.

Recently our club night numbers had been falling off at The Moat (possibly due to the weather ) but this month over twenty members turned out including new members - which is good news as all groups need new blood, so to speak.

Our Wednesday club nights continue to forge ahead with new members turning up and in a similar vein, as stated above the same can be said for our north Kent club night meeting at The Mote, Wrotham.

We have just purchased two new “sails” which can be quickly erected at shows to advertise our group and the TR Register and will be used at every recognised event the group attends.

We were saddened to read that one of our most respected members, Bernie Norman had decided to call it a day following his efforts last year to reach Malvern in the flooded wasteland of the west of England. His TR8 suffered terribly in the floods and ended up as a complete write-off. His retirement from the club is a big loss, but member or not he will always be welcome amongst us.

The future months hold various events around the county so please view our website events page and if anything “floats your boat” come along and join us. We’ll be pleased to see you.

TR Action 225

It’s that quiet time off the year when just a few hearty souls dust off the cobwebs and brave the elements to give their pride and joy the first run of a new year.

So it was when fourteen members and friends turned out on Saturday 5th January 2008 and trotted off to see the Giants of Brede, six miles north of Hastings in East Sussex. The “Giants“ are huge nineteenth century steam driven pumps used ( not now though ) to lift water from deep wells into treatment works and then to pump clean water to local reservoirs built in high ground for distribution by gravity to homes and businesses.

Not all drove their TRs, but present were a TR2, TR3 TR4, 4A, half a dozen TR6s and a TR7, and by all accounts a good day out was had by all who attended.

Going back to December, our club Christmas dinner was a huge success. 40+ attended the Halfway House on Friday 7th to sample good hot food, a splendid raffle where everyone got a prize and a balloon bending competition which pushed the boundaries of reality, much to everyone’s enjoyment.

Our Events Page on the Kent Website (www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/kent) is now starting to show 2008 event information and the next three to four weeks will hopefully see this page transformed.

Finally our AGM is to be held at The Halfway House, Challock (between Ashford and Faversham ) on Wednesday 5th March commencing at 8pm.


Last Updated: 23/07/2008 20:20:39	Social Scene TR Action 228 Where the last report was unusually sparse, this month’s report does contain a few events upon which to report. At the beginning of May we hoped to go to Duxford for the Spring Car & Motorbike Show but unfortunately we decided to cancel as most members were otherwise engaged on this bank holiday weekend. Nevertheless we had a good turn out at the Kent County Showground at Detling, near Maidstone for the Arriva Fun Day, organised by the Arriva Transport Company in aid of the Kent Air Ambulance Trust and Help a Child charities. The weather did us proud with shelter sought underneath umbrellas “to prevent sunburn”. Faversham Town Council again hosted their Classic Car Show on 18th May and seven members turned out with their cars. The weather held fine although it was chilly in the shade. Some of our members toured the local brewery, others found the Gunpowder Mill and some enjoyed the Jazz Group playing on the market place Club night at Challock on Wed 4th June where we tried a Bring & Buy sale of parts Triumph was a partial success. The club meeting was well supported with eighteen TRs turning out, including a TR3 “barn find” trailered in for sale at £300. Sadly only a handful of us brought bits and pieces for others to view, but all in all a good night. The latest “beastie” to join Kent Group ranks is Kelvin Barber’s USA acquisition. This US TR6 is fitted with a 327 cubic inch Corvette V8 and a GM rear axle. Kelvin collected it from the docks last Tuesday so with luck we shall see it at The Moat Club Night on Friday 20th June. Our annual pilgrimage to the Wrotham Steam Fair and Car Show proved to be as popular as ever. Sunday 8th June was a very sunny affair for the dozen or so club cars and members who attended the fair ground. Once the two gazebos (yes, two gazebos) had been erected, on went the gas cookers and the bacon was soon sizzling. The nice thing about Wrotham (in my opinion) is that there are a great number of stalls flogging auto jumble, so it wasn’t long before we hit the stalls. Thanks to Richard Norman for organising the tickets and entry. It’s a busy time now for us so please keep up to date with what’s going on by checking out the Events page! TR Action 227 Hi everyone, sorry we didn’t post last month but when “nowt ‘appens“ its pointless trying to fill space with empty words. However we do have an event to report on this month and hopefully many more as the sun comes out. On Sunday 20th April, the FBHVC Drive It Day, we tagged along with the East and West Kent TSSC who organised a run from mid Kent through the Weald and onto Manston Aerodrome where we spent time visiting the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum and the Manston Museum. Also joining the run was the Stag Club and all told there were about forty vehicles from across the whole range of Triumphs. The weather held fine for us and a great day was had by all (see photo). Thanks to Steve, Del and Derek of the TSSC. Recently our club night numbers had been falling off at The Moat (possibly due to the weather ) but this month over twenty members turned out including new members - which is good news as all groups need new blood, so to speak. Our Wednesday club nights continue to forge ahead with new members turning up and in a similar vein, as stated above the same can be said for our north Kent club night meeting at The Mote, Wrotham. We have just purchased two new “sails” which can be quickly erected at shows to advertise our group and the TR Register and will be used at every recognised event the group attends. We were saddened to read that one of our most respected members, Bernie Norman had decided to call it a day following his efforts last year to reach Malvern in the flooded wasteland of the west of England. His TR8 suffered terribly in the floods and ended up as a complete write-off. His retirement from the club is a big loss, but member or not he will always be welcome amongst us. The future months hold various events around the county so please view our website events page and if anything “floats your boat” come along and join us. We’ll be pleased to see you. TR Action 225 It’s that quiet time off the year when just a few hearty souls dust off the cobwebs and brave the elements to give their pride and joy the first run of a new year. So it was when fourteen members and friends turned out on Saturday 5th January 2008 and trotted off to see the Giants of Brede, six miles north of Hastings in East Sussex. The “Giants“ are huge nineteenth century steam driven pumps used ( not now though ) to lift water from deep wells into treatment works and then to pump clean water to local reservoirs built in high ground for distribution by gravity to homes and businesses. Not all drove their TRs, but present were a TR2, TR3 TR4, 4A, half a dozen TR6s and a TR7, and by all accounts a good day out was had by all who attended. Going back to December, our club Christmas dinner was a huge success. 40+ attended the Halfway House on Friday 7th to sample good hot food, a splendid raffle where everyone got a prize and a balloon bending competition which pushed the boundaries of reality, much to everyone’s enjoyment. Our Events Page on the Kent Website (www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/kent) is now starting to show 2008 event information and the next three to four weeks will hopefully see this page transformed. Finally our AGM is to be held at The Halfway House, Challock (between Ashford and Faversham ) on Wednesday 5th March commencing at 8pm.
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