TR Action 254
Hello again! Bit quiet now; it is cold, dark, miserable and wet!
The final issue of TR Action for this year so I would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Many thanks to everyone who has participated or contributed this year and hopefully next year will be even better.
That's it for now, hope to see you somewhere soon.
TR Action 253
Hello again. Sadly the nights are drawing in and very soon it will be dark and miserable but fear not for soon it will be maintenance time: Hurrah! I hear you cry. Ok, maybe not but there are still a few shows left before we are resigned to a freezing garage: The Autumn National Triumph Show at Donington Park is on Sunday 16th October, then The National Restoration Show is at Stoneleigh on the 23rd October and finally 11th - 13th November is the Classic Motor Show at the NEC. Maybe the weather will be kind and allow a couple of last blasts out to pick up those spare parts we'll be needing shortly.
Before we move on too far, did anyone note Brian's achievement at the International in Harrogate? Gold in the Pride of Ownership. Brian looks after the Nene Valley website but I doubt he will make any reference to it so there you go; congratulations and well done!
Following on, I trust everyone has had a good year and enjoyed themselves. Nene Valley had a few new members this year and would be great to see new and old members at our monthly meets or any events we attend. When I say 'old' I mean long standing existing members of our fabulous group!
The next issue of TR Action will be out at the end of November and I guess that will be that for 2011. What shall we do for 2012, any suggestions? The 'same old' is interesting to a point but it can become a little boring time after time after time. Personally, I have never been to Beaulieu or the Haynes Museum although I am determined to go at some point, anyone else interested in a group outing?
Talking of group outings, Camb Followers have suggested an intergroup run up to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, near Spilsby, Lincs, PE23 4DE in August or September next year (I am impressed with their planning and organization - makes us look like amateurs though...) and although it is a while off yet, who is interested? Nene Valley went a few years ago for the Bonfire and Fireworks Night which was a spectacular display and well worth the trip. The return trip was rather good too; ragging it back in the freezing darkness with the roof down Mrs I. suggested I slow down to ensure we did not lose John who was following behind us. John was nearly pushing us home and had I lifted he would have probably entered my boot but a fantastic day out finished with a memorable blast home.
On that note, I will finish reminiscing and look forward to Christmas. Need to sort our usual Xmas dinner in January and see what happens from there.
As always, contact details in the back of the magazine and please feel free to call, e-mail or write. That's it till next time, hope to see you somewhere soon.
TR Action 252
Hello again. Apologies for the ‘no show’ last issue. Business before pleasure as they say so I have no idea where writing this comes in.
Ok, by the time you read this the International at Harrogate will have been and gone and we will all be raving about the great time we had… let’s not go wild but you get the idea. Yeldon or Yieldon (depending upon which road sign you read – seriously!) Strawberry Fair was a really good day out and comes highly recommended for next year. The whole village really comes together to make a great day. The gliding evening was another great success and again, I stayed firmly rooted to the ground but many others went up and more than once. The thought of it gets my adrenaline running. Kimbolton Country Fair was as good as ever with even more cars and the usual sprinkling of rain. This show is getting bigger every year and supposedly 800+ cars were expected, based on what I saw I can believe it. All in all, a good selection of things to do.
Moving towards September but the year is not finished yet, British Summer Time does not finish until the end of October. The Bedford MG Owners Club have their Clanger Run on the 18th September and there is plenty more happening with local general car meetings at The Queen Eleanor in Northampton, the Earls Barton classic car meet, etc. Please feel free to call me for any information on these and I will do my best to answer.
Keep up to date on our group website at http://www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/nene-valley where you will find a calendar and any application forms you may require. As always, we meet at The Lilacs in Isham on the second Sunday of the month from 8pm onwards and TR is not essential.
That's it till next time; hope to see you somewhere soon.
