October
Our October Club Night at the Foresters Arms Bagshot, will be on Tuesday 6th October from 7:30pm, although if you intend to eat beforehand we suggest you arrive around 6:30 to ensure you are ready for the start of the meeting. If you would like to take advantage of the ‘Steak and Wine for Two’ Special at just £33 then please phone 01276 472038 the day before to place your order.
Laurence was quite insistent that he didn’t want to win first prize last month – but guess what!! Instant karma
GL Report
Firstly, thanks to Terry for his presentation at the last meeting on the Tulip rally which I understand was thoroughly entertaining.
Secondly, thanks to Laurence and Suzanne for yet another epic BBQ/horse show event last Sunday. A huge amount of work goes into the planning of this event to make it run smoothly. It was great to see so many TRs amongst the horses and thankfully the rain held of until later in the day.
Andy Mclaren’s presentation telling us about vehicles he has owned / still owns / likes / dislikes will now take place at the November meeting.
Over the last few years, many WFTR members have taken part in Scenic Tours run under the auspices of The Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR) https://www.hrcr.co.uk/hrcr-championships/scenic-tours-series/ There are 20+ events each year around the country with a format very similar to The Thames Valley Tour organised by Terry (single day tours of around 120 miles split into 3 or 4 segments with intermediate refreshment (toilet) breaks). These events must be booked individually so do not lend themselves to being arranged as formal WFTR events however I propose that we show the planned 2027 tours as a generic event on the website so that members can easily find the dates and locations. No specific organisation is required so someone can say, ‘I am planning to do this event, is anyone else interested?’.
There is an HRCR event starting in Ludlow on 11th October which a couple of us are doing. At the time of writing, there are still places available.
Although it isn’t until 16th January 2027, the New Year lunch currently has only 26 people registered with a further 22 places available. I guess that many people have kicked this can down the road as it is next year, but we have paid a non-refundable deposit and need to have a better idea of the numbers who are likely to attend so that we can confirm arrangements. Could I encourage people to sign up as soon as possible?
I would like to welcome new members Kevin Hughes, David Fairhead, Colin Best, Steve James, Jonathan Phillips and Justin Lalonde who have recently joined the TR Register falling within our area. Welcome to all.
Now for my usual requests
- Meeting presentation / talks I think / hope that everybody enjoys these occasional talks generally given by members.The talks can be about any subject of general interest. It doesn’t need to be about TRs. Please let me know if you would like or could be persuaded to give one of these short talks.Without further volunteers, I will be forced to ask Mike to present his multi-part epic on ‘TR6 fuel pumps I have known’…..I am not sure we are ready for this.
- Event planning for next year. We are starting to plan the schedule for 2027, with several new events to run alongside the regulars.To those who haven’t organised a WFTR Event before, I would encourage you to dip your toe in the water as help is available and the organisation is actually quite good fun. You also get to do what you want to do, knowing that there will be others happy to accompany you.
The Autumn Leaves Run and Lunch on 17th October has 28 people registered with registration now closed.
The skittles event on 23rd October has 25 registered.
This is a great turnout for both these events.
I look forward to seeing you at The Foresters in a few days.
Recent Happenings
Fish & Chips in Littlehampton
The run got off to a good start in warm sunshine on a route that was originally set by Terry back in 2019.
Some cars stopped for ice cream at the viewing point overlooking the beautiful South Downs, while others intended to do so but overshot the entrance to the car park (including us). However, via a variety of routes, some more creative than others, we all arrived at Littlehampton unscathed and gathered in and round the chippy which was up to its usual standard, yummy! Several chose to sit inside for fear of scavanging seagulls, while others ate in the sunshine overlooking the river – thankfully the seagulls had probably been eating for most of the day, so didn’t bother us. The ‘insiders’ joined us in the sun to sit and chat, and those who missed out on the ice creams earlier got their fix from the kiosk near the chippy, before a leisurely drive home.
Upcoming Fixtures
17th October – Autumn Leaves Run and Lunch – A scenic run of approx.50 miles includes a coffee stop at Lasham Gliding Club. Registration Closed. We are waiting for a revised menu from The Fox and will be emailing you shortly for your food choices.
23rd October – Skittles at the Frog & Wicket – A relaxing and fun evening with a break for supper. Registration closes on 6th
16th January – 2027 New Year Celebration Lunch – Located in the beautiful Meade Hall at the Crown and Cushion, Minley. We have used this venue for several years now but for those who don’t know it, Meade Hall is a high ceilinged medieval-style banqueting hall. It was constructed in the late 1970’s using original beams and structural pieces dating back to the 16th centrury, known to have come from barns in Wiltshire and WSussex. Please book your places ASAP to enable planning and decision making.
18 – 21 June 2027 – Long weekend in Wales – A great opportunity to explore some of the best roads and scenery in the UK. Just two places left subject to room availability.
Around our Patch
Here is your chance to spread the word about what is going on in our area. If you hear of anything that may be of interest that you would like to share, then either let Jenny know at a Club Night, or email the details to jenny@emailgreen.co.uk
1st Saturday of each month (Except August) 10am – 12pm – Breakfast at Browns – The Firs Farm, Leckhampstead, Newbury. (Venue of the coffee stop on this year’s Thames Valley Tour) Come and look round our facilities and talk to our team about ongoing projects. Bacon butties, tea, coffee and soft drinks will be on sale. Click here to visit Web Site
1st Sunday each month – Classic Car Sundays – This popular event has moved from The Departure Lounge to a new venue. From 6th June it will take place from 2.00 – 4.30pm at Country Market, Borden, with space for up to 1,000 vehicles of all types and updated facilities. £2 entry on the gate to show your car. Click here to visit Web Site
2nd Tuesday each month from 6pm – Classics at the Ace – Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, NW10 7UD, Food available. Click here to visit WebSite
Last Sunday each month from 1pm – Departure Classics – The Departure Lounge Cafe, Basingstoke Road, Alton, GU34 4BH. A relaxed gathering celebrating a diverse range of classic and iconic vehicles. On-site food and drinks available from
