Anything happening in August? North Cotswolds area...

[John K]

Chaps,

 

Not that I'm lonely or anything, but the events calendar looks a bit quiet for August.

 

And I really need to meet some folk who think buying the Westie was a GOOD idea.

 

My wife's opinion would cause the Swear Filter to explode.

 

Anything within 'blotting' distance of Broadway happening in the next few weeks?

 

If you are wondering about the term 'blotting' it can be attributed to Mooch (http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/109645-medical-advice/)

 

[Stuart]

I had an email from Andrew Reeves, Cotswold AO, on 4th July suggesting that there may be a blat to Hawkestone Park (near Shrewsbury) on 2nd August, but I have heard nothing more since.  There was supposed to be a Herefordshire blat this Saturday for the birthday of the Herefordshire AO but I can't find owt out about that either - so I think it must be off.  Tentative Scottish tour 23rd/24th in the Cotswold area website calendar too.  Perhaps more info at the area meet next Thursday.

[XTR2Turbo]

Prescott breakfast club on Sundays - check the dates

VSCC meet at Prescott also worth a run out to.

[KugaWestie]

I had an email from Andrew Reeves, Cotswold AO, on 4th July suggesting that there may be a blat to Hawkestone Park (near Shrewsbury) on 2nd August, but I have heard nothing more since.  There was supposed to be a Herefordshire blat this Saturday for the birthday of the Herefordshire AO but I can't find owt out about that either - so I think it must be off.  Tentative Scottish tour 23rd/24th in the Cotswold area website calendar too.  Perhaps more info at the area meet next Thursday.

 

Hereford Blat still on this weekend

 

John’s “Birthday Blat-n-Barbecue”

Saturday 26^th July 2014

Theme – When there’s a mountain to climb….

                The plan is to meet in Upton-on-Severn, blat in a circuitous route around and up the Malverns, then head for Ocle Pychard for the beer and barbecue. As this is a “first” for Hereford, all advice will be welcome. The route is not very long, but some of you will have already travelled some distance, and will have a fair distance to return.

 

·         12 noon  (Lunch) Meet in car park on B4211 next to the bridge. Stroll into town and choose your eating place.

·         1315       Reassemble at car park, those not lunching to arrive by now.

·         1320       0 miles – Left out of car park on B4211 heading for Worcester (changes to B4424)

o   7 miles – Left for Malvern, then, after 100 metres turn Right for Colletts Green/Bransford

o   10 miles –Left on A4103 for Hereford

o   12 miles – 2^ndLeft on B4503 to Malvern (There may be a gap in the directions after this)

o   14 miles – turn Right on A4103 to Great Malvern – look out for magnificent sculpture on the right after a row of shops and a zebra crossing.

o   15 miles – Right B4218 Wych Cutting (Splendid views on the left near the top)

o   16 miles – (Tricky) Left B4232 Ledbury

o   19 miles – T Junction, car park opposite £3

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o   1400H – 1430H  Itinerary    a) Healthy, 9 minutes fast hike to top of British Camp for fantastic views of 3+ counties

     b) Less healthy, 5 minutes hike half way up for great views

     c) Unhealthy, beer and ice creams with no hiking!!

·           1430H             19 miles -Turn Left out of car park on A449 for Ledbury

o   23 miles – Right at traffic lights through Ledbury

o   23.5 miles – Right/Straight on at railway station on B4220 for Bosbury

o   31 miles – Left for Hereford on A4103

o   35 miles – Right for Bromyard on B4214

o   36 miles – Left at pub for Burley Gate

o   40 miles – Left for Hereford on A465, after 300metres straight on at roundabout, 300metres further, take first Left for Westhide.

o   42 miles – Right fork for Westhide

o   42.5 miles – Left at yellow grit box up pot holed lane. Take care if you have poor ground clearance, my Westie manages OK.

 

·         1515H Barbecue and Beer at Boundary Cottage, Ocle Pychard, HR1 3RF. Please let me know if your favourite passenger will be joining us, also any Vegetarians?

                             There will be a Boule Competition, and a home wine tasting – in small glasses!

 

Please note, I have not had time to check these directions, so, if you get lost, the land line is 01432 820328

[Rhett Turner - Black Country AO]

there's Prescott Revival on the 10th August, it may be organised by the Marcos owners club but I think there are a lot of makes there, I know that there were some Westfields last year and I hope I can make it this year. 

 

Surprised we don't have an official club stand.

[Stuart]

Hereford Blat still on this weekend

 

Thanks Gary - John actually called me whilst I was in the pub this evening and told me it was on, then emailed me the details later.  I have to go to a party in Chester tomorrow night with a free bar, so I may not be functional enough to join in on Saturday.  But if I am, then I will!

[Barry Ashcroft]

I'll be at Prescott on the 10th

[John K]

Prescott... Is that the hill climb between Toddington and Tewkesbury?

 

That's 20 mins from my house

[John K]

So it is...

 

Isn't Google a wonderful thing - I will try to get there for the 10th...

[Man On The Clapham Omnibus]

Track day at Abingdon on the 29th which would be a superb day out if the last one is anything to go by. Or Hullavington (M4 J17) 12th September.

[CrisisWolf]

Hullavington on 12th would be good as I can't make Abindon on 29th

[Mooch]

Hullavington on 12th would be good as I can't make Abindon on 29th

That's looking like a good one for me.  Need to do some more Blotting!

[CrisisWolf]

Are you gonna be greedy and do both?

 

I've been looking at swirl pots (and other engine moditus) damn track days can be expensive!

[Man On The Clapham Omnibus]

Might do....