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TR Action 243

As a relative newcomer to the group, and new Group Leader, I have spent my first month in the role finding out what our members want from the group, whether it’s day trips, weekends away or longer or just keeping in touch. My predecessor Geoff Keeble and his wife Gay have been very supportive and I thank them for passing on a very united group. I feel confident we have good years ahead for the TVG to enjoy.

As mentioned in the TR Register History, TVG is considered the first TR Register local group. It was formed and first met at The Weir pub, Walton on Thames on the 07 June 1970. This was under the guidance of Darryl Uprichard as the first group leader and ten TRs appeared for this first meeting. This was followed closely by Ian Cornish (a TVG member) organising a similar meeting at ‘The Tollgate Motel’ in Gravesend - and so the ball was rolling for local group meetings.

My first major task was to host our 40th Anniversary Celebration party last Saturday, 5th of June. We were lucky to have superb weather at our temporary new Sunday meeting home ‘The Queens Head’, East Clandon near Guildford, Surrey. It was a pleasure to have our honoured guests, Ian Cornish and his wife Maddy, Chris Cunnington and his wife Vivien, Mark Treadwell SE Co-ordinator and our first TVG group leader Darryl Uprichard. They were complimented by seven previous group leaders, three of whom are still active local members. We also had the pleasure of the company of Peter Buckles and numerous early members. Our thanks to Chris Cunnington and Mark Treadwell for their support and also Jean Parkinson for kindly producing a wonderful cake in the shape of the TVG logo. In a separate gazebo we arranged a photograph display to recall the very first meeting and the 30th celebration party at ‘The Weir.

It was exciting to meet the founders and group leaders throughout the intermediate years talking about the highs and lows of the group. The last fifteen years have seen a steady growth in active members and their partners participating in social events.

Since the TVG AGM in April some of the TVG members joined the Kent Group on their ‘Kent Tour’ on the 16 May, discovering the beautiful Kent lanes and villages. The weather stayed fine on the whole and we all had a very enjoyable top down day.

Our last Sunday in the month meeting has had to be moved to ‘The Queens Head’ East Clandon for the time being, as the published venue at ‘The Onslow Arms’ is changing hands and closing for refurbishment, so I have asked the location to be changed in ‘We’re only here for the beer’ to ‘The Queens Head’, East Clandon until further notice. The second Wednesday in the month meeting remains unchanged at ‘The Abinger Hatch’, Abinger Common.

TR Action 241

It is appropriate in this first issue of the New Year, to mention that 2010 is TVG’s 40th Anniversary. This is quite a landmark, since TVG was the first local group to be formed under the TR Register ‘banner’ in 1970. To mark this event, we shall be holding a buffet luncheon at The Onslow Arms, West Clandon on Saturday 5th June, to which the Executive of The Register, together with past and present members of TVG are invited (please see the Noticeboard for further details).

The somewhat unfriendly weather around Christmas and New Year has curtailed the use of many TRs. At one point I didn’t use mine for two weeks - something of a record and boy, did I get withdrawal symptoms. However, on New Year’s Day a sprinkling of us appeared (with TRs) at the now traditional Club Meet at Brooklands, which was most enjoyable.

On the 25th January, our New Year lunch and prize-giving was held at The Barley Mow, with forty six members in attendance. Mervyn Rogers once again won the Attendance Award, which was a minor miracle bearing in mind the 6/7 week TRip which he and Carla made round Western Europe and the subsequent mechanical problems suffered by his immaculate and usually very well behaved TR6. The ‘Black Horse’ was awarded to Jon and Frances Gordon for their efforts in organising the TVG TRip to Dumfries and Galloway at the end of August. They did not quite manage the weather as we would have wished, but the whole tour was considered a great success. Peter Rocks is the ‘Mechanic of The Year’ for his lengthy, painstaking but enjoyable and very rewarding restoration of his TR6. The big problem now is, what are Peter and Bill Wheeler going to do with all that spare time?

Dave Goswell received a bottle of wine as thanks for the organisational effort that he and Janet put in to the TVG trip to Bodiam Castle earlier in the year, which was very well attended and much enjoyed by all participants. He was also (to his great surprise) the first recipient of a new award originated and presented by Alan Warburton – namely – the ‘Rubber Duck’ for the best convoy leader.

Finally, a ‘thank you’ bottle was presented to Dave Rigg and Belinda for their continued wielding of the TVG ‘corporate’ BBQ at both the IWE and our Autumn run. Not only do they set-up the equipment and oversee the cooking, but also produce exceedingly good accompaniments. Mention should also be made of their excellent breakfasts provided for those TVG members lucky enough to be camping at the IWE.

Finally, our AGM is booked for Sunday 25th April at the Onslow Arms, where the most important item is likely to be the election of a new Group Leader. In that connection, I am delighted that Mervyn Rogers has agreed to his nomination; I’m sure his election will be a mere formality and a great boost to TVG.

Happy TRing.

TR Action 240

So that is another year gone by, resolutions made and quickly forgotten no doubt. What are yours for 2010? Finish / start that project, use the car more even if it is wet, make an effort to get to the Onslow Arms on the last Sunday of the month or even the Abinger Hatch on the second Wednesday etc etc?

Before the evenings drew in at the end of October another very successful BBQ was held at West Wittering on the last Sunday in September. The sun prevailed throughout so much so that Gay K and Jean P donned their ‘cossies’ and went for a dip. Unfortunately, no one has been brave enough to supply me with a suitable photo of the lassies – I wonder why? Thanks as usual must go to the master chefs, Dave and Belinda – what would we do without them?

To add to his success at the International, Geoff K was invited to display his TR4 on the Register stand at the classic car show at the NEC in November. All that money lavished on the car is now seemingly paying dividends.

Fuel injection and 6 cylinders has finally got the better of Mervyn Rogers and the benefits of downsizing have been realised in the form of a pre-war Austin 7 acquired for his wife, Carla. This is not intended to be a project, just mild tlc required – how often have we heard that? It will be interesting to see who gets to the pub first!

Hopefully, we will be seeing Crispin with his ‘re-hipped’ master, Henry, early in the New Year, maybe at our lunch on the 24th of January all being well. Look out for his ‘white’ TR6 in the Barley Mow car park.

On that note, the New Year lunch has always been very popular and well attended by TVG members but not necessarily with accompanying TRs on this occasion; but there are few notable exceptions! Raffle donations, I am sure, will be welcomed; it is always fun to see those unwanted Christmas gifts.

On a personal note, I must commend Europe Breakdown Assist (mandatory with Towergate Ins.) for the very efficient service provided when my TR4 disgraced itself in Brittany last September. Provision of hire cars to continue the holiday and the repatriation of the TR4 some fourteen days after my return were very well organised. Being kept informed / updated regularly makes all the difference and reduces stress levels significantly. Mind you, prior to my timely intervention, delivery of the car was intended to be in an 18 metre artic - this would have been a spectacle in the narrow, congested side roads of Godalming. As you will see from the accompanying photo, common sense prevailed and all was well in the end.

Finally, Robin is currently collating the events calendar for 2010 and would welcome contributions / suggestions for inclusion; so don’t forget to keep up to date on www,brmmbrmm com or www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/thames-valley.

Happy New Year and safe TRavelling.


Last Updated: 19/08/2010 14:58:37	Social Scene TR Action 243 As a relative newcomer to the group, and new Group Leader, I have spent my first month in the role finding out what our members want from the group, whether it’s day trips, weekends away or longer or just keeping in touch. My predecessor Geoff Keeble and his wife Gay have been very supportive and I thank them for passing on a very united group. I feel confident we have good years ahead for the TVG to enjoy. As mentioned in the TR Register History, TVG is considered the first TR Register local group. It was formed and first met at The Weir pub, Walton on Thames on the 07 June 1970. This was under the guidance of Darryl Uprichard as the first group leader and ten TRs appeared for this first meeting. This was followed closely by Ian Cornish (a TVG member) organising a similar meeting at ‘The Tollgate Motel’ in Gravesend - and so the ball was rolling for local group meetings. My first major task was to host our 40th Anniversary Celebration party last Saturday, 5th of June. We were lucky to have superb weather at our temporary new Sunday meeting home ‘The Queens Head’, East Clandon near Guildford, Surrey. It was a pleasure to have our honoured guests, Ian Cornish and his wife Maddy, Chris Cunnington and his wife Vivien, Mark Treadwell SE Co-ordinator and our first TVG group leader Darryl Uprichard. They were complimented by seven previous group leaders, three of whom are still active local members. We also had the pleasure of the company of Peter Buckles and numerous early members. Our thanks to Chris Cunnington and Mark Treadwell for their support and also Jean Parkinson for kindly producing a wonderful cake in the shape of the TVG logo. In a separate gazebo we arranged a photograph display to recall the very first meeting and the 30th celebration party at ‘The Weir. It was exciting to meet the founders and group leaders throughout the intermediate years talking about the highs and lows of the group. The last fifteen years have seen a steady growth in active members and their partners participating in social events. Since the TVG AGM in April some of the TVG members joined the Kent Group on their ‘Kent Tour’ on the 16 May, discovering the beautiful Kent lanes and villages. The weather stayed fine on the whole and we all had a very enjoyable top down day. Our last Sunday in the month meeting has had to be moved to ‘The Queens Head’ East Clandon for the time being, as the published venue at ‘The Onslow Arms’ is changing hands and closing for refurbishment, so I have asked the location to be changed in ‘We’re only here for the beer’ to ‘The Queens Head’, East Clandon until further notice. The second Wednesday in the month meeting remains unchanged at ‘The Abinger Hatch’, Abinger Common. TR Action 241 It is appropriate in this first issue of the New Year, to mention that 2010 is TVG’s 40th Anniversary. This is quite a landmark, since TVG was the first local group to be formed under the TR Register ‘banner’ in 1970. To mark this event, we shall be holding a buffet luncheon at The Onslow Arms, West Clandon on Saturday 5th June, to which the Executive of The Register, together with past and present members of TVG are invited (please see the Noticeboard for further details). The somewhat unfriendly weather around Christmas and New Year has curtailed the use of many TRs. At one point I didn’t use mine for two weeks - something of a record and boy, did I get withdrawal symptoms. However, on New Year’s Day a sprinkling of us appeared (with TRs) at the now traditional Club Meet at Brooklands, which was most enjoyable. On the 25th January, our New Year lunch and prize-giving was held at The Barley Mow, with forty six members in attendance. Mervyn Rogers once again won the Attendance Award, which was a minor miracle bearing in mind the 6/7 week TRip which he and Carla made round Western Europe and the subsequent mechanical problems suffered by his immaculate and usually very well behaved TR6. The ‘Black Horse’ was awarded to Jon and Frances Gordon for their efforts in organising the TVG TRip to Dumfries and Galloway at the end of August. They did not quite manage the weather as we would have wished, but the whole tour was considered a great success. Peter Rocks is the ‘Mechanic of The Year’ for his lengthy, painstaking but enjoyable and very rewarding restoration of his TR6. The big problem now is, what are Peter and Bill Wheeler going to do with all that spare time? Dave Goswell received a bottle of wine as thanks for the organisational effort that he and Janet put in to the TVG trip to Bodiam Castle earlier in the year, which was very well attended and much enjoyed by all participants. He was also (to his great surprise) the first recipient of a new award originated and presented by Alan Warburton – namely – the ‘Rubber Duck’ for the best convoy leader. Finally, a ‘thank you’ bottle was presented to Dave Rigg and Belinda for their continued wielding of the TVG ‘corporate’ BBQ at both the IWE and our Autumn run. Not only do they set-up the equipment and oversee the cooking, but also produce exceedingly good accompaniments. Mention should also be made of their excellent breakfasts provided for those TVG members lucky enough to be camping at the IWE. Finally, our AGM is booked for Sunday 25th April at the Onslow Arms, where the most important item is likely to be the election of a new Group Leader. In that connection, I am delighted that Mervyn Rogers has agreed to his nomination; I’m sure his election will be a mere formality and a great boost to TVG. Happy TRing. TR Action 240 So that is another year gone by, resolutions made and quickly forgotten no doubt. What are yours for 2010? Finish / start that project, use the car more even if it is wet, make an effort to get to the Onslow Arms on the last Sunday of the month or even the Abinger Hatch on the second Wednesday etc etc? Before the evenings drew in at the end of October another very successful BBQ was held at West Wittering on the last Sunday in September. The sun prevailed throughout so much so that Gay K and Jean P donned their ‘cossies’ and went for a dip. Unfortunately, no one has been brave enough to supply me with a suitable photo of the lassies – I wonder why? Thanks as usual must go to the master chefs, Dave and Belinda – what would we do without them? To add to his success at the International, Geoff K was invited to display his TR4 on the Register stand at the classic car show at the NEC in November. All that money lavished on the car is now seemingly paying dividends. Fuel injection and 6 cylinders has finally got the better of Mervyn Rogers and the benefits of downsizing have been realised in the form of a pre-war Austin 7 acquired for his wife, Carla. This is not intended to be a project, just mild tlc required – how often have we heard that? It will be interesting to see who gets to the pub first! Hopefully, we will be seeing Crispin with his ‘re-hipped’ master, Henry, early in the New Year, maybe at our lunch on the 24th of January all being well. Look out for his ‘white’ TR6 in the Barley Mow car park. On that note, the New Year lunch has always been very popular and well attended by TVG members but not necessarily with accompanying TRs on this occasion; but there are few notable exceptions! Raffle donations, I am sure, will be welcomed; it is always fun to see those unwanted Christmas gifts. On a personal note, I must commend Europe Breakdown Assist (mandatory with Towergate Ins.) for the very efficient service provided when my TR4 disgraced itself in Brittany last September. Provision of hire cars to continue the holiday and the repatriation of the TR4 some fourteen days after my return were very well organised. Being kept informed / updated regularly makes all the difference and reduces stress levels significantly. Mind you, prior to my timely intervention, delivery of the car was intended to be in an 18 metre artic - this would have been a spectacle in the narrow, congested side roads of Godalming. As you will see from the accompanying photo, common sense prevailed and all was well in the end. Finally, Robin is currently collating the events calendar for 2010 and would welcome contributions / suggestions for inclusion; so don’t forget to keep up to date on www,brmmbrmm com or www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/thames-valley. Happy New Year and safe TRavelling.
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