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Worcester Area November News Review
Posted by Stefan Graham at 04/11/2008 at 08:41 AM under General
Worcester Area November Meeting News
Well WAC has come and gone for another year and it was a great success, thanks to the efforts predominantly made by Mike. Obviously it comes down to the people taking part and we would like to thank everyone who came along. We were chuffed to see so many vehicles turning up, including a camper van, a Morris light lorry along with a Jaguar E-type, Rover P5, Morgan and several MGs. We had numerous other Triumph owners joining us from North and Mid Wales, Leicester and Buckingham. Hopefully, next year we can develop upon this year’s success and persuade more non-Triumph owners to come along as well. We were also joined by Angie from HQ, who brought the club van with a selection of items for sale from the club shop, including some shiny bits especially for Paul! To end the day we drew the raffle for prizes, some of which were kindly donated by TSSC HQ, and the presentation of awards. We are also pleased to report that the raffle managed to raise £100 which will be donated to the County Air Ambulance Service.
Our final extra pub meet of the year was at The Moat House, Kings Coughton on Tuesday 21st October with a good evening of chat and discussion about the area calendar.
November is the time for our Annual General Meeting at the Berkeley Arms. We had a good turn out with more than 20 members and several club cars in the car park including new member Martin and his TR6.
The election of the officers was the first item and it was decided that the current situation should be left well alone - this tells me one of two things, either no-one wants to take over these jobs or we are making a reasonable attempt at a good job. We’ll take it as a compliment anyway - thanks everyone!
John then handed out a copy of the Area Club Accounts which thankfully shows a healthy situation.
We then discussed the Area Calendar and members viewed some pictures courtesy of Richard. These will, hopefully, be sent to Bernard at HQ as soon as possible in the hope that the Calendars will be available at the January meeting.
John Bentley has agreed to sponsor the club again this year and a suggestion was made that a new trophy for WAC be provided, namely the ‘Startin Trophy’ for the best non-Triumph vehicle. This will hopefully encourage a wider variety of vehicles to attend.
Finally, please start thinking about ideas for events and/or runs for next year and give some thought to the arrangements for our Annual Dinner as to the venue, etc. Suggestions and ideas would be greatly appreciated.
And I thought I was going to be able to keep it short this month!
Dates for your diary
Nov 9 - Wythall Green Classic Meet
Nov 15/16 - NEC Classic
Dec 1 - Monthly meeting
Dec 14 - Wythall Green Classic Meet
Please keep checking the Website Calendar for scheduled events for 2009. (www.tssc-Worcester.org.uk)
Well WAC has come and gone for another year and it was a great success, thanks to the efforts predominantly made by Mike. Obviously it comes down to the people taking part and we would like to thank everyone who came along. We were chuffed to see so many vehicles turning up, including a camper van, a Morris light lorry along with a Jaguar E-type, Rover P5, Morgan and several MGs. We had numerous other Triumph owners joining us from North and Mid Wales, Leicester and Buckingham. Hopefully, next year we can develop upon this year’s success and persuade more non-Triumph owners to come along as well. We were also joined by Angie from HQ, who brought the club van with a selection of items for sale from the club shop, including some shiny bits especially for Paul! To end the day we drew the raffle for prizes, some of which were kindly donated by TSSC HQ, and the presentation of awards. We are also pleased to report that the raffle managed to raise £100 which will be donated to the County Air Ambulance Service.
Our final extra pub meet of the year was at The Moat House, Kings Coughton on Tuesday 21st October with a good evening of chat and discussion about the area calendar.
November is the time for our Annual General Meeting at the Berkeley Arms. We had a good turn out with more than 20 members and several club cars in the car park including new member Martin and his TR6.
The election of the officers was the first item and it was decided that the current situation should be left well alone - this tells me one of two things, either no-one wants to take over these jobs or we are making a reasonable attempt at a good job. We’ll take it as a compliment anyway - thanks everyone!
John then handed out a copy of the Area Club Accounts which thankfully shows a healthy situation.
We then discussed the Area Calendar and members viewed some pictures courtesy of Richard. These will, hopefully, be sent to Bernard at HQ as soon as possible in the hope that the Calendars will be available at the January meeting.
John Bentley has agreed to sponsor the club again this year and a suggestion was made that a new trophy for WAC be provided, namely the ‘Startin Trophy’ for the best non-Triumph vehicle. This will hopefully encourage a wider variety of vehicles to attend.
Finally, please start thinking about ideas for events and/or runs for next year and give some thought to the arrangements for our Annual Dinner as to the venue, etc. Suggestions and ideas would be greatly appreciated.
And I thought I was going to be able to keep it short this month!
Dates for your diary
Nov 9 - Wythall Green Classic Meet
Nov 15/16 - NEC Classic
Dec 1 - Monthly meeting
Dec 14 - Wythall Green Classic Meet
Please keep checking the Website Calendar for scheduled events for 2009. (www.tssc-Worcester.org.uk)
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Worcester Area October News Review
Posted by Stefan Graham at 07/10/2008 at 06:52 AM under General
Worcester Area October Meeting News
October already and it was definitely an Autumn evening when we met at the Berkeley Arms for our monthly meeting. However, we had a good turn out of about 25 members and several club cars in the car park, two of those being recent acquisitions.
This month Martin Pugh who is a new member joined us. It was good to see you Martin and we hope you will join us at our future meetings and events.
It was also good to greet a new driver to our monthly meeting. Mel’s son Dale who has recently passed his driving test, came along with dad and even drove so Mel could have a pint!! The down side being Dale will want to drive his Herald now…bad luck Mel!
Thanks again to Mel for organising a successful run out through the Forest of Dean in September. We were lucky enough to have some fabulous weather and good company. Also thanks must go to Mike for organising WAC which we hope by the time this goes to print, will have been a successful event.
Last year we were unable to organise an area calendar, however, it is hoped that we might manage it this year. If you have a photograph of your car or group of club cars and would like it to be included in the calendar, please either bring it along to the November meeting or speak to Stefan.
Our final pub meet of the year will be at The Moat House, Kings Coughton on Tuesday 21st October from about 8 pm. Hope to see you there for an informal chat.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that next month is our Annual General Meeting so please come along with ideas for events and/or runs for next year. Also give some thought to the arrangements for our Annual Dinner as to the venue, etc. Suggestions and ideas would be greatly appreciated. The AGM is the traditional time for the election of the officers, therefore if anyone would like to take on one of the roles as Area Organiser, Treasurer, Scribe or Raffle organiser, please put yourself forward at the meeting.
Dates for your diary
Oct 11/12 - SVR Classic Cars & Bikes
Oct 12 - Malvern Autumn Classic Car Show
Oct 19 - Worcester Area Classics (WAC) - Evesham Country Park
Oct 21 - Worcs area pub meet - The Moat House, Kings Coughton
Nov 3 - Monthly meeting & AGM
Nov 9 - Wythall Green Classic Meet
Nov 15/16 - NEC Classic
Please keep checking the Website Calendar for other events later this year and scheduled events for 2009 (www.tssc-Worcester.org.uk)
October already and it was definitely an Autumn evening when we met at the Berkeley Arms for our monthly meeting. However, we had a good turn out of about 25 members and several club cars in the car park, two of those being recent acquisitions.
This month Martin Pugh who is a new member joined us. It was good to see you Martin and we hope you will join us at our future meetings and events.
It was also good to greet a new driver to our monthly meeting. Mel’s son Dale who has recently passed his driving test, came along with dad and even drove so Mel could have a pint!! The down side being Dale will want to drive his Herald now…bad luck Mel!
Thanks again to Mel for organising a successful run out through the Forest of Dean in September. We were lucky enough to have some fabulous weather and good company. Also thanks must go to Mike for organising WAC which we hope by the time this goes to print, will have been a successful event.
Last year we were unable to organise an area calendar, however, it is hoped that we might manage it this year. If you have a photograph of your car or group of club cars and would like it to be included in the calendar, please either bring it along to the November meeting or speak to Stefan.
Our final pub meet of the year will be at The Moat House, Kings Coughton on Tuesday 21st October from about 8 pm. Hope to see you there for an informal chat.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that next month is our Annual General Meeting so please come along with ideas for events and/or runs for next year. Also give some thought to the arrangements for our Annual Dinner as to the venue, etc. Suggestions and ideas would be greatly appreciated. The AGM is the traditional time for the election of the officers, therefore if anyone would like to take on one of the roles as Area Organiser, Treasurer, Scribe or Raffle organiser, please put yourself forward at the meeting.
Dates for your diary
Oct 11/12 - SVR Classic Cars & Bikes
Oct 12 - Malvern Autumn Classic Car Show
Oct 19 - Worcester Area Classics (WAC) - Evesham Country Park
Oct 21 - Worcs area pub meet - The Moat House, Kings Coughton
Nov 3 - Monthly meeting & AGM
Nov 9 - Wythall Green Classic Meet
Nov 15/16 - NEC Classic
Please keep checking the Website Calendar for other events later this year and scheduled events for 2009 (www.tssc-Worcester.org.uk)
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Worcester Area September News Review
Posted by Stefan Graham at 03/09/2008 at 01:53 AM under General
Worcester Area September Meeting News
Rain, rain and yet more torrential rain would describe the weather on the night of our monthly meeting. However, 14 brave members turned up, some even in their Triumphs, to enjoy a pleasant evening of chat and laughter. Thanks to all for making the effort.
Apologies were received from Mel, Barry, Tim, John B, Richard & Di.
We started the evening with the raffle and much to my embarrassment my ticket was drawn first for the third month running. I declined the prize to save my embarrassment not because of the quality….honest Sylv!!
I was able to report to the group that some members attended the Malvern Show on the 25th August, this being a new one-day event. We were presented with a plaque for runner-up club display and we noticed that there was a lot of interest in our cars in general. The event was lacking in the number of trade stands, however, there was a good turnout of vehicles. The pleasant weather, despite being windy also added a positive feel to the day. I then mentioned the forthcoming Malvern event on 12th October which apparently is to include a Triumph Spares Day - so remember you don’t have to wait until Stoneleigh! Those members wishing to attend were invited to sign up for tickets which are charged by Andrew Greenwood at £2.50 per vehicle.
Mel has been busy preparing the route for his Forest of Dean run which will take place on Saturday 20th September, starting at the Berkeley Arms at 11 am. He has planned a drink/lunch stop about 12.30 before a leisurely drive through the Royal Forest of Dean returning to the Berkeley Arms area around 5 pm. Anyone not at the meeting who requires further details please contact either Mel or myself.
Our fifth pub meet will be at The Gardener’s Arms at Charlton on Tuesday 24th September from about 8pm. Hope to see you there for an informal chat.
Dates for your diary
Sept 7 - Himley Hall (Dudley) Classic Car Show (Transtar)
Sept 13/14 - Hanbury Steam Fayre
Sept 20 - Forest of Dean Run (Mel)
Sept 21 - Blenheim Palace Classic Car Show (Transtar)
Sept 24 - Worcs area pub meet - The Gardener’s Arms, Charlton
Oct 6 - Monthly meeting
Oct 11/12 - SVR Classic Cars & Bikes
Oct 12 - Malvern Autumn Classic Car Show & Triumph Spares Day
Oct 21 - Worcs area pub meet - The Moat House, Kings Coughton
Please check the Website Calendar for other events later in the year. (www.tssc-Worcester.org.uk)
Rain, rain and yet more torrential rain would describe the weather on the night of our monthly meeting. However, 14 brave members turned up, some even in their Triumphs, to enjoy a pleasant evening of chat and laughter. Thanks to all for making the effort.
Apologies were received from Mel, Barry, Tim, John B, Richard & Di.
We started the evening with the raffle and much to my embarrassment my ticket was drawn first for the third month running. I declined the prize to save my embarrassment not because of the quality….honest Sylv!!
I was able to report to the group that some members attended the Malvern Show on the 25th August, this being a new one-day event. We were presented with a plaque for runner-up club display and we noticed that there was a lot of interest in our cars in general. The event was lacking in the number of trade stands, however, there was a good turnout of vehicles. The pleasant weather, despite being windy also added a positive feel to the day. I then mentioned the forthcoming Malvern event on 12th October which apparently is to include a Triumph Spares Day - so remember you don’t have to wait until Stoneleigh! Those members wishing to attend were invited to sign up for tickets which are charged by Andrew Greenwood at £2.50 per vehicle.
Mel has been busy preparing the route for his Forest of Dean run which will take place on Saturday 20th September, starting at the Berkeley Arms at 11 am. He has planned a drink/lunch stop about 12.30 before a leisurely drive through the Royal Forest of Dean returning to the Berkeley Arms area around 5 pm. Anyone not at the meeting who requires further details please contact either Mel or myself.
Our fifth pub meet will be at The Gardener’s Arms at Charlton on Tuesday 24th September from about 8pm. Hope to see you there for an informal chat.
Dates for your diary
Sept 7 - Himley Hall (Dudley) Classic Car Show (Transtar)
Sept 13/14 - Hanbury Steam Fayre
Sept 20 - Forest of Dean Run (Mel)
Sept 21 - Blenheim Palace Classic Car Show (Transtar)
Sept 24 - Worcs area pub meet - The Gardener’s Arms, Charlton
Oct 6 - Monthly meeting
Oct 11/12 - SVR Classic Cars & Bikes
Oct 12 - Malvern Autumn Classic Car Show & Triumph Spares Day
Oct 21 - Worcs area pub meet - The Moat House, Kings Coughton
Please check the Website Calendar for other events later in the year. (www.tssc-Worcester.org.uk)
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Worcester Area August News Review
Posted by Stefan Graham at 05/08/2008 at 02:50 AM under General
Worcester Area August Meeting News
Well, I’m beginning to think there is something in the water. Our third monthly meeting in a row and we were joined by yet two more new granddads - this making six in total in three months.
The number of members attending were down this month however there was a good turnout of club cars with both the Vitesse twins and the Tango twins present. A sign of the holiday season we hope! We made the most of the dry although cool evening and held the meeting outside.
Thanks were given to Barry in his absence for a great Cotswold run on 27th July. Unfortunately because of other constraints the planned Elan Valley run has been postponed for this year.
Mel has been busy preparing the route for his Forest of Dean run which will be on Saturday 20th September, starting at the Berkeley Arms at 11 am. He has planned a drink/lunch stop about 12.30 before a leisurely drive through the Royal Forest of Dean returning to the Berkeley Arms area around 5 pm. Further details will be given at the September meeting.
Despite low numbers it was a lively meeting with plenty of discussion about the question of support for future events including Malvern, Evesham and Hanbury especially with the restrictions of vehicle age and club stands recently imposed. Discussion also took place regarding events organised by Transtar Promotions and the possibility of attending some of these in the future, such as the Ragley Hall 2-day event in May. Any further suggestions would be welcomed at future meetings.
Our fourth pub run will be to The Dog at Baughton (WR8 9DQ) on Tuesday 12th August from about 8. Hope to see you there for an informal chat.
Dates for your diary
Aug 8 /10 - Evesham Steam Fayre
Aug 10 - Duxford Classic Car Show
Aug 11 - Bromsgrove Car meet, Stoke Prior
Aug 12 - Wythall Green meet
Aug 12 - Worcs area pub meet - The Dog at Baughton
Aug 16/17 - TSSC International, Stafford
Aug 24 - Webbs Classic Car Event
Aug 25 - Malvern Classic Event
Sept 1 - Monthly meeting
Sept 7 - Himley Hall (Dudley) Classic Car Show (Transtar)
Sept 13/14 - Hanbury Steam Fayre
Sept 21 - Blenheim Palace Classic Car Show (Transtar)
Sept 20 - Forest of Dean Run (Mel)
Sept 24 - Worcs area pub meet - The Gardener’s Arms, Charlton
Oct 6 - Monthly meeting
Please check the Website Calendar for other events later in the year.
Well, I’m beginning to think there is something in the water. Our third monthly meeting in a row and we were joined by yet two more new granddads - this making six in total in three months.
The number of members attending were down this month however there was a good turnout of club cars with both the Vitesse twins and the Tango twins present. A sign of the holiday season we hope! We made the most of the dry although cool evening and held the meeting outside.
Thanks were given to Barry in his absence for a great Cotswold run on 27th July. Unfortunately because of other constraints the planned Elan Valley run has been postponed for this year.
Mel has been busy preparing the route for his Forest of Dean run which will be on Saturday 20th September, starting at the Berkeley Arms at 11 am. He has planned a drink/lunch stop about 12.30 before a leisurely drive through the Royal Forest of Dean returning to the Berkeley Arms area around 5 pm. Further details will be given at the September meeting.
Despite low numbers it was a lively meeting with plenty of discussion about the question of support for future events including Malvern, Evesham and Hanbury especially with the restrictions of vehicle age and club stands recently imposed. Discussion also took place regarding events organised by Transtar Promotions and the possibility of attending some of these in the future, such as the Ragley Hall 2-day event in May. Any further suggestions would be welcomed at future meetings.
Our fourth pub run will be to The Dog at Baughton (WR8 9DQ) on Tuesday 12th August from about 8. Hope to see you there for an informal chat.
Dates for your diary
Aug 8 /10 - Evesham Steam Fayre
Aug 10 - Duxford Classic Car Show
Aug 11 - Bromsgrove Car meet, Stoke Prior
Aug 12 - Wythall Green meet
Aug 12 - Worcs area pub meet - The Dog at Baughton
Aug 16/17 - TSSC International, Stafford
Aug 24 - Webbs Classic Car Event
Aug 25 - Malvern Classic Event
Sept 1 - Monthly meeting
Sept 7 - Himley Hall (Dudley) Classic Car Show (Transtar)
Sept 13/14 - Hanbury Steam Fayre
Sept 21 - Blenheim Palace Classic Car Show (Transtar)
Sept 20 - Forest of Dean Run (Mel)
Sept 24 - Worcs area pub meet - The Gardener’s Arms, Charlton
Oct 6 - Monthly meeting
Please check the Website Calendar for other events later in the year.
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Worcester Area July News Review
Posted by Stefan Graham at 08/07/2008 at 02:05 AM under General
Worcester Area July Meeting News
Despite thunder, lightning and torrential downpours during the afternoon, 25 members including yet another new grandad, turned out in 11 club cars for our July meeting, to be greeted with lovely blue skies and sunshine. This gave us the opportunity for the second time this year to have our meeting outdoors. We finally saw Bev’s almost finished Vitesse which Nick was giving some admiring glances, as their two cars were one set of twins, the other being John and Cliff’s Mimosa GT6s which we also parked next to each other. It was lovely to see Bob back amongst us again, this time with his restored Spitfire - he even managed to get out much easier than Mike did from the passenger’s seat - old age creeping in hey Mike?!
Much discussion took place concerning the Classic Le Mans trip later this week which several members are attending and it was nice to see Jane from Gloucester who came along to finalise things.
Barry has kindly agreed to organise a Cotswold run which will take place on Sunday 27 July, commencing at the Berkeley Arms at 2pm. He hopes that we might be able to finish at a suitable venue where those who wish to, can have an evening meal.
Discussions took place concerning other events as listed below and Mike also offered to organise the annual WAC (Worcester Area Classics) event, which will take place at Evesham Country Park as last year, on Sunday 19 October (11am onwards). Further information will be put onto the website and hopefully also in The Courier.
Tim reminded us of the St Richards Hospice Event on 20 July at White Gables, Whittington Road, Worcester. They would appreciate any classic cars going along. Further details from Barry Humphries on 0773 9022468.
The meeting was then brought to an abrupt end as the black clouds returned, bringing with them the rain which caused a mass exodus, especially the convertibles.
Dates for your diary
July 27 - Barry’s Cotswold Run - 2pm Start at Berkeley Arms
July 29 - Worcs pub meet - Blue Bell Inn, Callow End
Aug 4 - Monthly meeting - Berkeley Arms
Aug 8 /10 - Evesham Steam Fayre
Aug 10 - Duxford Classic Car Event, Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Aug 12 - Wythall Green meet
Aug 12 - Worcs area pub meet - The Dog at Baughton
Aug 16/17 - TSSC International, Stafford
Aug 25 - Malvern Classic Event
Please check the Website Calendar for other events later in the year. (www.tssc-Worcester.org.uk)
Despite thunder, lightning and torrential downpours during the afternoon, 25 members including yet another new grandad, turned out in 11 club cars for our July meeting, to be greeted with lovely blue skies and sunshine. This gave us the opportunity for the second time this year to have our meeting outdoors. We finally saw Bev’s almost finished Vitesse which Nick was giving some admiring glances, as their two cars were one set of twins, the other being John and Cliff’s Mimosa GT6s which we also parked next to each other. It was lovely to see Bob back amongst us again, this time with his restored Spitfire - he even managed to get out much easier than Mike did from the passenger’s seat - old age creeping in hey Mike?!
Much discussion took place concerning the Classic Le Mans trip later this week which several members are attending and it was nice to see Jane from Gloucester who came along to finalise things.
Barry has kindly agreed to organise a Cotswold run which will take place on Sunday 27 July, commencing at the Berkeley Arms at 2pm. He hopes that we might be able to finish at a suitable venue where those who wish to, can have an evening meal.
Discussions took place concerning other events as listed below and Mike also offered to organise the annual WAC (Worcester Area Classics) event, which will take place at Evesham Country Park as last year, on Sunday 19 October (11am onwards). Further information will be put onto the website and hopefully also in The Courier.
Tim reminded us of the St Richards Hospice Event on 20 July at White Gables, Whittington Road, Worcester. They would appreciate any classic cars going along. Further details from Barry Humphries on 0773 9022468.
The meeting was then brought to an abrupt end as the black clouds returned, bringing with them the rain which caused a mass exodus, especially the convertibles.
Dates for your diary
July 27 - Barry’s Cotswold Run - 2pm Start at Berkeley Arms
July 29 - Worcs pub meet - Blue Bell Inn, Callow End
Aug 4 - Monthly meeting - Berkeley Arms
Aug 8 /10 - Evesham Steam Fayre
Aug 10 - Duxford Classic Car Event, Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Aug 12 - Wythall Green meet
Aug 12 - Worcs area pub meet - The Dog at Baughton
Aug 16/17 - TSSC International, Stafford
Aug 25 - Malvern Classic Event
Please check the Website Calendar for other events later in the year. (www.tssc-Worcester.org.uk)