Paulerspury People
Winter 2017
The Newsletter of the RREC Paulerspury Section
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elcome to the Winter 2017 edition of the Paulerspury People. As outlined at the Section Annual General Meeting last December we have a new format for our newsletters. Barry Gallafent has stepped down as Newsletter Editor after several years of hard work producing the Paulerspury People four times each year. This is a good opportunity to thank him again for the hard work it takes to collate the information and produce our magazine. He will continue to maintain our website and Facebook page. From now on we will have two shorter Winter and Summer editions which will outline forthcoming events and include booking slips. The main Paulerspury People will be published in the Spring and Autumn and contain all the things you normally expect in your newsletter. We welcome Mia Murray as our new editor of these two editions. Kathy Martin Section Secretary secretary@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk 07714 954783
Section Contacts: Chairman: Derek Freeman chairman@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk 07836 715351 Treasurer: Keith Davies treasurer@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk 07771 704835 Media Editor: Barry Gallafent editor@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk 07785 398271 Newsletter Editor: Mia Murray: mia_murray@ampthill1.freeserve.co.uk 07956 074859 Membership: Mark Warnock: mark.warnock@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk Karen Hillier: karen.hillier@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk Andrew Sykes: asykes@rhgib.co.uk Website: www.rrecpaulerspury.org.uk Front Cover: Terry & Judy Weston’s Bentley Drophead pictured at A La Ronde, Exmouth
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Future events now booking Leather Conservation Seminar – Saturday 11th March 2017 There are still places left for this one day seminar all about repairing, cleaning and re-colouring leather. There will be interesting insights into to the history of leather and how leather is made. This is a very hands-on day and an old sample of leather to take with you to practice on would be an advantage. This could be an old handbag or part of a car seat – but not from your car. However bring your car as you will get the opportunity at the end of the day to discuss the options for its leather upholstery. The cost of the seminar is £85 per person and will include refreshments during the day and a light lunch.
Organiser: Kathy Martin Email: kathryn.martin@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk
Friday 24th March 2017 Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL SATNAV ref: NW9 5QW Located 10 minutes from Junction 4 of the M1, the RAF Museum has over 100 aircraft on site. There will be a guided tour of the 3 large hangars and an opportunity to spend as long as you want enjoying a close up view of World War and modern day aircraft. Enjoy a Red Arrows ride or a trip on the Eurofighter Typhoon simulators. The ticket also includes entrance to the 4D theatre where you can experience a flight in formation with the Red Arrows team or be part of the B17 Mission. The ticket price of £19.50 per person will include tea and pastries on arrival at 10.30 am, car parking for up to 6 hours, a tour guide, simulators and 3D theatre tickets. Light snacks and 2 or 3 course lunches are available at the museum for an additional charge which is payable on the day.
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Please indicate on the booking form if you are likely to be staying for lunch so that we can reserve space in the restaurant if we have sufficient numbers.
Organiser: Karen Hillier Email: karen.hillier@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk
Long Distance Driving Day – Wednesday 5th April 2017 There is still time to book for the Long Distance Driving Day which will be around 120 miles, mostly on A and B roads and virtually no dual carriageways. We will meet at Hunt House Paulerspury at 10.30 am for coffee prior to leaving at 11.15 am to drive through Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and back about 4.15. A lunch break of about 1½ hours is planned half way. Food and drinks will be available at your own cost. A detailed route guide will be provided on the day. There is no charge for this event but we would welcome a £10 donation towards section funds.
Organiser: Keith Davies Email: keith.davies@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk
VSCC Formula Vintage at Silverstone – Saturday22nd April Save the date if you would like to watch the Vintage Sports-Car Club's pre-war and other historic races at Silverstone. Please complete the enclosed Expression of Interest form if you would like to attend this event and we will contact you nearer the date with more details. Please note this is the day before the St. George's Day event.
Organiser: Karen Hillier Email: karen.hillier@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk
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St George’s Day Run and Lunch – Sunday 23rd April 2017 This year our ever popular St Georges Day run will follow a route around the beautiful Welland Valley in Northamptonshire. We begin with coffee at Wadenhoe (www.wadenhoe.com) before setting off for our drive. We will return to Waddenhoe for lunch. The cost per person is £30 and includes morning coffee/tea and a two course lunch with coffee. There is a choice of main courses and desserts, so please make your selections when completing the booking slip. You will be notified of start times and location in due course. As always, feel free to decorate yourselves and/or your cars in the spirit of St George.
Organiser: Chris Goddard Email: chris@stcuk.co.uk Telephone: 07802 703393
Shuttleworth Flying Day – Sunday 7th May 2017 Come to the season opening flying event at Old warden Aerodrome, home of the Shuttleworth Collection. Planes flying will be from their own collection of preWW2 planes and there will also be guest aircraft arriving on the day (which ones are yet to be announced but the Lancaster and Spitfires have made appearances in the past). Flying starts at 2pm but there is a whole day of activities. Gates open at 9am but to avoid the usual early queues, plan to arrive around 10am but no later than midday. The pre-paid car pass you will be provided with will enable you to jump the pay queue and you will be directed to our special reserved prime parking area for club cars. To while away your morning there will be plenty to do. Visits to the hangars, a ride on a vintage bus to the House, talks from pilots, a vehicle display, and a walk around the famous, recently restored Swiss Garden. Children can be entertained in the children’s play area. 4
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The all inclusive price for this event is £25 per person and children 16 and under are free. Food will be available all day from the on site restaurant (breakfast, lunch and tea), there will be a couple of mobile vans and a kiosk selling snacks, burgers, hotdogs etc, or bring you own picnic lunch. Please be aware that as this event is in early May, the weather could still be quite cool. You are advised to check the weather forecasts and dress appropriately. Bring warm clothing just in case. The East Anglian Section is also coming to this event and we will be sharing the same parking area.
Organiser: Kathy Martin Email: kathryn.martin@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk
RREC Paulerspury Section North Wales Rally Sunday 21st to Wednesday 24th May 2017 (3 nights) plus an option to stay 1 night extra
Whilst we are still in the planning stages for our 2017 rally, you are invited to reserve your places by completing the enclosed booking slip. A £100 deposit is required per couple to secure a place. We will be staying at the Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy, near Conwy. The hotel is situated in a stunning location alongside the River Conwy. The cost is expected to be in the region of £1000 per couple. This price will include a river facing room for three nights, breakfast, dinner including wine and a th reception with bubbly each night. There will be an option to stay for a 4 night.
Organisers: Derek & Sylvia Freeman Email: derek.freeman@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk Telephone: 07836 715351
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Longthorne Gunmakers - Friday 26th May 2017 (Please note date change)
We have the opportunity of visiting the production facility of Longthorne Gunmakers, an extremely respected shotgun manufacturer. Originally Longthorne were based in Lancashire but now manufacture in Northampton. They combine traditional gun making skills with state of the art machining equipment, manufacturing every part of the guns on site, from the wooden stock to the smallest component. They have patented their barrels which unlike other gun makers, are machined from one piece of high quality steel. The visit should take about two hours during a manufacturing day, so we will be able to see the complete range of processes. We are limited to 20 places, which I think will go rapidly, so if you are interested please reply quickly. Preference will be given to shooters if the visit is over subscribed. The cost will be £17.50 per person, which includes a donation to Longthorne's favoured charity “Shooting for Heroes”, tea or coffee on arrival, with breakfast, and a contribution to section funds.
Organiser: Mike Martin Email: mm16@btinternet.com Telephone: 01234 714092
Annual Rally – Burghley House -23rd, 24th & 25th June 2017 The Paulerspury Tailgate party on the Sunday of the Rally has become something of an institution in the Section, so no Annual would be complete without one. Caroline & Andrew Sykes are planning to be our hosts this year having been unable to do the honour last year due to failure to proceed issues. Look out for further details in the next issue of Paulerspury People.
Classics on the Common Harpenden – Wednesday 26th July 2017 This event, one of the largest car events in Europe, is extremely popular and great fun. Although the date is some way off, we wanted to share some of the changes. We will, of course, send out more detailed arrangements in a few weeks' time.
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Some of you will no doubt have heard about or experienced the heavy traffic problems incurred in trying to reach the common. This year, arrangements are well under way and the entry system is being changed to make the arrival of the cars much easier. Participating vehicles will be allowed on to the common from mid morning and well before spectators start arriving in the town. A small fee will be charged for doing this. We have booked tables for lunch at The Harpenden Arms which is right on the edge of the common. This will enable us to park up and then walk across to the gastro pub for lunch. To enable us to park together, we will gather for coffee at 10.45am and then proceed together to the common. Classic Cars will be a minimum of 25 years old, unless they have attended a previous event. There will be a new category of early entry ticket giving access from 11am. Cost of standard Classics ticket allowing entry from 2pm will increase by £2 to £12 Cost of the new early entry ticket will be £17, £5 more than the standard ticket. If you know that you would like to join us, please do let us know by telephone or email. We don't need to know definite numbers yet but it is always helpful to have some idea in advance so that we can increase/decrease our provisional booking at the coffee venue and pub. Bookings in the local hostelries are always high on Classics day! Caroline and Andrew Sykes 01582 713839 cmsykes17@gmail.com
Visit to The Menagerie, Horton, Northamptonshire 10.30 am on Saturday 8th July 2017 (please note date change) Once a dilapidated folly, the Menagerie was purchased in 1973 by the late Gervase Jackson-Stops and converted into a unique private house with spectacular gardens. If you love plants and are interested in garden design, note the date of this event in your diary. We have arranged a private visit for you to view the gardens of The Menagerie, a truly special, fairy tale garden – that’s all we’re saying! Full details and booking form in the next PP but SAVE THE DATE.
Organiser: Karen Hillier Email: karen.hillier@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk
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Standard terms and Conditions of Entry I declare that during the whole period of this event, my entries will be covered by the full third party risks. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organisers of this event from any claim for any damage or personal injury caused by my vehicle(s) or driver(s) thereof whislt taking part in the event or journeying to and from it. I also agree to produce the insurance documents and MOT certificate if so required. There will be a working fire extinguisher in my car. The Small Print Please be aware that any payments made should not be viewed as refundable as there is often a need to make payments in advance to secure bookings. Event organisers will do their best to facilitate cancellations but this is not always possible
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