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The main event in the
last quarter was the 1940’s War Weekend in Pickering. Those who went
enjoyed beautiful weather again and the town was absolutely heaving. In
fact, busier than last year and that was a record. For MV enthusiasts
the parade is the highlight, after which vehicles are to be found dotted
around the town, but most seem to disappear. There was a new event on
the neighbouring showground, perhaps cashing in on the main event, but
reports are that it seemed “well organised and quite user friendly.”
Other events included an invitation to join the Rolls Royce club at Eden
Camp which a few attended, and the Jeep and Cheerful day at Doncaster
Aeroventure.
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Brian
was voted back as Secretary and Treasurer, for another year, and we
couldn’t be in safer hands. Brian, please accept our sincere thanks
for all your hard work and commitment to the club. We look forward to a
busy year.
Over the past couple of months we have gone through the process of
electing several members onto a new 'sub committee,' the aim of this is
to make the club more accessible for all. So if you have anything you
want to discuss or raise at meetings, or something you want to change,
you can now speak with Brian or a sub committee member. The new members
are, in no particular order, Chris Smyth, Mike Humphreys, Simon Roberts
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Big Dave, John, Simon,
Andrew and Gail did an excellent job collecting £700 for the Poppy
Appeal in Garforth. See photo of Dave's Ferret blocking the foot-path
when they had to jump start the AEC Militant, proving that Dave's
inter-vehicle starter link does work!
The December meeting was
combined with our Christmas party. It was well attended and we enjoyed
free pie and peas, some had seconds - disgraceful! A staggering number
of prizes had been very kindly donated by members for the raffle which
meant almost everyone present won a prize. Thank you all. Brian Fox
brought his giant set of cards for another entertaining game of
higher/lower demonstrating just how frustrating guessing can be. Many
thanks again Brian. Cliff Payne made an impromptu transvestite
appearance as Mrs Overall complete with frock, pinny and headscarf and
kept us entertained in his uninhibited style, before a Christmas Quiz
rounded off the evening. Well done Cliff.
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Brian organised a
three course dinner and Christmas party night, at the Crown Hotel in
Harrogate on Friday 4th. “A merry band of 30 bodies had a very
successful evening, good food, good dancing (by some!!) and plenty to
drink. Put it in your diary for next year - we could be going again!”
Lotherton Hall, Leeds, was again the start of the year end run, of some
35 miles to the Wetherby Sports Centre where hot food was served for a
very modest sum indeed. Dubbed “The Freezer Run” on our website it
had sufficient of an Ardennes winter feel to it to blow the cobwebs out,
particularly if you had been brave enough to take your jeep.
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Slingsby is planning an epic 16 day trip through France at the end of
August this year. It will follow the Liberty Road from Utah beach to
Bastogne covering some 1100 miles!! Clearly not for the faint hearted.
You will need your camping gear and plenty of money. If it is something
that appeals please contact him direct. He says there are a few signed
up already, and he guarantees a good, but tiring time. Tel 01937 841487
or Brian@wheelsandwings.co.uk
Yorkshire members are
spread over a very large area and I am very conscious of the fact that
reported activity excludes what a lot of you do and see throughout the
year. Please let me know what you've been up to, and send some notes and
photos for both the Area report to go in Windscreen and for our website.
Alternatively give me a ring on 01422 824418 and I will take some notes.
Mike Humphreys.
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