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EVENTS MANX CLASSIC CAR CLUB
SUMMER PROGRAMME 2012
We had a very good turnout for the AGM earlier this month and an excellent afternoon tea at Peel Golf Club - so good in fact that we have booked again for next year. Following this your re-elected committee of Bob Riding (President) George Gelling (Chairman) Michael Pearce (Secretary & Treasurer) together with Ken Blackburn, David Karran and Edwin Faulkner met and put their heads together to plan the events and get togethers for the coming Summer.
I have included events where we have been invited and where they are always pleased to see us and our cars - in some cases they rather depend on us so please make a big effort to attend. Events in bold are Club events.
Sunday 13th May meet at 2:00 at the Grandstand to move off at 2:30 for a run to be set by those past masters, David and Dianne Karran.
There will be afternoon tea at the end so please let them know the numbers in your party by the Friday evening at the latest on 623473 or by email to'diannekarran@manx.net'
Saturday 26th May TT practise week starts and the MER are hosting a Swinging 60s event at Laxey to-day and Sunday and would very much like a line-up of classic cars on the grass. Lots of performers and entertainments including hippy camp, mods, rockers and The Avengers!
Sunday June 3rd. We are invited to the Southern Vintage and Tractor Show on the stonefield at Port St Mary. From mid-morning onwards.
Sunday 17th June is also Father's Day. Meet at 2:00 for 2:30 at the Grandstand and bring a picnic, because all the cafes and restaurants are booked already, together with some children/grand children and Michael will set an appropriate run.
Sunday 24th June is Armed Forces Day and there will be a parade at 3:00 along the promenade in Douglas followed by tea at the Villa. Please could we be the bottom of Regent Street at 2:30 to follow the parade and give a lift to an old soldier and then join in the tea. They would like us to park the cars on the grass inside the Villa for the veterans to admire.
28th to 30th June. Goodwood Festival of Speed where late member George Daniels' fabulous collection of cars come under Bonham's gavel.
Sunday 1st July. Mooragh Park Classic Car Show organised by The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and sponsored by Ramsey Town Commissioners. Please take a many and varied collection of cars and show that we are the largest motoring club on the Island! The event runs from late morning to mid-afternoon and there are excellent cafe facilities within easy walking distance.
Sunday 15th July 2:00 for 2:30 from the Grandstand for the annual get-together of all the old car enthusiast groups on the Island for a massive joint run, but not necessarily together, to finish 'up north'. We will all converge on Bob Riding's east paddock to eat our picnics and then view Bob's wonderful collection.
Thursday 19th July our annual evening run. Clive Bishop has kindly offered to set this and would like everyone to meet at 6:00 at the Grandstand to leave by 6:30 for a run followed by supper. Please give numbers to him no later than the Tuesday on 812089 or 'supership@wimanx.net'
Saturday 21st July. St Mark's Fair- a delightful country fair and they invite us every year. Be there soon after 1:00
July 26th to 29th Isle of Man Railway's Heritage Transport Festival based at Port Erin station on Thursday, Douglas railway station on the Friday, Laxey MER tram station on Saturday and then based on Jurby's transport museum on Sunday. We are most welcome at all venues.
Sunday 5th August. Peel Traditional Boat weekend and the Peel Carnival on Sunday. Meet in the Brickworks carpark in the morning and be part of the Carnival Parade in the afternoon.
Friday and Saturday 10th & 11th August. The Royal Manx Agricultural Show at Knockaloe. One of the Club's major events each year when we gather in our own roped off display area, be admired and enjoy all the fun of the show - for free! Let Michael know if you can go and he will supply passes and tickets nearer the time.
Saturday and Sunday 18th & 19th August. 'Island at War' weekend laid on by Isle of Man Railways based on both Douglas and Port Erin. Great atmosphere and nostalgia and they would love you to display your car on the platform.
Sunday 19th August Meet as usual at 2:00 for 2:30 off for a run set by Ken and finishing at Orrisdale for 'Brenda's Buns'. A collection will be taken for Hospice Care - please support generously.
Friday 24th August. Some cars wanted to amuse the residents at Elder Grange from just 2:00 to 3:30. Please support.
Sunday 26th August. Jurby Day and something for everyone. Classic cars have their own displaying area and the show is on all day.
Saturday & Sunday 8th and 9th September. Beaulieu Autojumble.
Sunday 23rd September. Edwin's 'Observer Run' so bring your clipboard and pencil! Meet as usual 2:00 for 2:30 and please let Edwin know your numbers on 822622 or'ejf@manx.net' by Friday or ther'll be no tea!
Sunday 14th October the last run before the clocks go back so we can still meet up at 2:00 for 2:30 at the Grandstand. President Bob is in charge and would like your numbers on 880151 or 'bobriding@manx.net' by Friday latest.
November 16, 17 & 18 Classic Car Show at the NEC
Sunday 25th November 12:00 for 12:30 from the Grandstand for a lunch run to be organised by George. Numbers to 878281 by Friday.
Subscriptions remain at £5 for an individual or £10 for a couple or family, please send cheque/cash to Michael Pearce, Hyde Mannin Place, Bay View, Ramsey IM8 3EQ Thank you.
FOR SALE 1936 Morris 8 four door saloon with its own trailer. Still on English plates, seems in pretty fair order. From a deceased estate -offers sought. If interested please contact Michael Pearce in the first instance on 815500 or 493309
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The Manx Classic Car Club was formed in 1973 by a group of local pre-war car enthusiasts amongst whom was the late Sam Clutton former President of the Vintage Sports Car Club, who became our first Chairman with Brian Mylchreest as President. Back then they met in the Majestic Hotel which is now a prestigious block of apartments. Originally intended to be a club for owners of pre 1940 cars only, this has had to be amended over the years and now includes any car that qualifies for the £5 annual road tax in the Isle of Man (i.e. cars over the age of 25 years). At present the preferred cut off date is the end of the ‘60s for mass produced cars and somewhat later for quality or low volume makes. Associate membership is offered to keen individuals who don’t yet own an eligible car. Here on the Island we probably have as fine a collection of vintage and veteran cars as anywhere in the world and certainly some of them are unique and famous. Our membership is currently over 130 people and bearing in mind that collecting old cars can become quite addictive we probably have as many cars. During the summer months we generally meet once a month for a run out followed by afternoon tea. We are also invited to form displays at various fetes, garden parties and other transport related gatherings. In the winter we tend to meet earlier in the day and finish the run with lunch and a film show or talk. Annual membership is only £5 for a single member or £10 for a couple/family. Please contact the secretary for further details. |
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