"WCR40 Commemorates the longest and most ambitious event of it's kind to date, the World Cup Rally left Wembley Stadium for the 16,000 mile, 6 week trip to Mexico City on 19th April 1970. Almost 100 cars, spanning a variety of works teams and private entries, would follow a challenging route of road sections and special stages from London to Lisbon then, by sea passage to South America, rejoining the battle in Rio de Janerio for the journey to Mexico City. Just 23 of the original starters would make it to the finish line. WCR40 plans to stage a reunion of all the surviving cars, and as many of drivers, mechanics and rally officials as possible."

Entrance to the outside area is free and reduced priced tickets to the Centre are available.

More information see PDF file (1.6Mb) or contact Alan Crussell on 01494 711159 or info@wcr40.org.uk

“DiD” started some years ago and is an initiative by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) to encourage owners of (roadworthy) classic vehicles all over the country, to use them on this day and to be seen by the public, so as to raise the profile of the classic car movement. Hundreds, possibly even thousands of events are held nationwide by just about every classic vehicle club. “DiD” is traditionally held on the nearest Sunday to St George’s Day.

We, The Chiltern Group have planned a run out for the day, starting at The Bucks Railway Centre at Quainton, visiting and the National Motorcycle Museum at Bickenhill and returning to Banbury.

See the route (5Mb PDF file) and instructions (PDF file), also How to Find Bucks Railway Centre (PDF file) and Map of National Motorcycle Museum (PDF file)

Contact me with any questions or concerns.

Peter Bowden on 01296 481683

For anyone interested in a convoy run to Prescott on Sunday 23^rd May, we will be meeting at the Esso petrol station at the end of the A41 at Bicester, postcode OX26 6?? We will leave at 08h30 sharp in order to arrive at Prescott in good time. Please let me know if you are planning to join us. Everybody is most welcome.

Peter

Peter Bowden
Group Leader
Chiltern TRs
www.chiltern-trs.co.uk
01296 481683 and 07860 758935

Once again, we have been invited to display some cars at the also families day. Space will be limited as the MOD is still redeveloping and renovating the facilities, so it's important that you contact Geoff Wooldridge as soon as possible to register your interest. As this is a working military base, there will be some security issues to be complied with that also need organising. If you would like to take your car, talk to Geoff right now !

Geoff Wooldridge on 01491 388857 or email

Latest: Friday 21^st May 2010

We're sorry but due the the ongoing construction work at the base, and the resulting pressure on numbers, we have been unable to secure a space this year.

The Chiltern Group Family and Friends Caribbean BBQ at The Peacock, Henton. A Caribbean beach party theme, with good food, music, loud shirts, grass skirts, cocktails, all that sort of thing !!

Tickets are just £12 per head for adults, kids (under 12) £7.50, available from Geoff or myself. Bring your family, friends, neighbours and TRs. Everybody is welcome. Cash or cheques payable to "TR Register - Chiltern Group" please.

For those of you wishing to stay over night, Martin has again offered us rooms at the extremely reasonable rate £35 (less than half the normal price) plus breakfast. You will need to book rooms with Martin on 01844 353519.

"Dear Peter

The Kennet Valley Group are organising a Cotswold Run, on Sunday 4^th July.

We would like to invite any of your group who might be interested in coming along.

The plan is to rendezvous at Wantage, then travel in convoy to Broadway Tower for lunch, via Burford, Chipping Norton and Moreton-in-the-Marsh.

Broadway Tower is the highest point in the Cotswolds, from where it is claimed you can see 12 counties on a clear day. It has a picnic area and a reasonably-priced Café/Restaurant, plus baby deer and a William Morris Exhibition.

From there we will visit the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway at Toddington, to walk around the engines and wave at the drivers.

From there we will go via Upper Slaughter, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Burford, to The Rose Revived pub at Newbridge beside the Thames for late afternoon tea or early evening meal, depending on when we arrive. - again a reasonably-priced pub/restaurant. After that we will disperse to our various homes.

The round-trip distance from Wantage is 100 miles, with a mix of country lanes, peaceful B-roads, and some fast A-roads. There is even an optional hill climb out of Snowshill on the  B4077 for the hot-rodders !

We need to get an idea of numbers interested, so can you get back to me on:  emrhysbarrell@goring.co.uk

To let me know if you want to come, see www.broadwaytower.co.uk and www.gwsr.com to have a look.
 

Emrhys Barrell

on behalf of KVG"

"Hi Peter

I know some of your group are joining in on 4th July, but I would also like to extend an invite to the following Sunday 11th July, when we hold our club BBQ. Very informal event, held at Snelsmore Common just outside Newbury on the B4494 – Newbury – Wantage Road.

We start from 10:00am, and cook into the afternoon, so you can arrive and/or depart whenever. Just bring your food/drink/chairs etc. Very laid back day, probably a walk around the common, or to Donnington Castle if you wish, or laze about.

We usually have a few games – rounders, football, or whatever turns up on the day.

Any members who wish to join in will be welcome.

Regards,

Michael Field
KVG TR Events co-ordinator"

Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford OX3 0NQ

Last year’s Cowley Classic Car Show, organised by Oxford Isis Rotary Club, raised some £1500 for Maggies Cancer Caring Centre.

This year’s show on 15^th August promises to be just as interesting as last year when over 150 cars were on display.

Whilst the event showcases cars built in total or in part in Oxfordshire, it is open to all interesting vehicles. Last year these ranged from a Ford Model T to more than one Rolls Royce.

Details of the attractions and programme for the day will be announced shortly, but now is the time for anybody wishing to take part on the day.

For information on entries, stalls and display opportunities, including club stands, contact Malcolm Fearn, the show organiser on 01865 862776 and at  malcolmfearn@mac.com

Directions:

Court Place Farm
Marsh Lane
Marston
Oxford
OX3 0NQ

It is no longer a farm, but the site of OXrads Sports Club.

Turn off the Oxford northern bypass, signed to Marston and the John Radcliffe Hospital.

It is only 500yds from the bypass - there will be signage on the day.

We have arrange a tour of the BMW Mini Plant at Cowley for the evening of Wednesday 15^th September. The cost will be £12 per head.

Contact Geoff Wooldridge on 01491 838857 to secure your place.

For directions click here (200Kb PDF file)

Planning ahead a bit, you should note that 25-26^th September is the Kop Hill Climb Centenary, near Princes Risborough. This event was successfully revived last year and celebrates one of the most popular speed hill climbs in the country for motorcycles and motorcars in the period between 1910 and 1925. Kop Hill was one of several hill climbs in the Chilterns along with Aston Clinton. It was a major event on the motor sports calendar and many famous names, such as Malcolm Campbell, Raymond Mays, Henry Segrave and Archie Frazer Nash had runs up the hill.

For this year, a special area in the paddock will be set aside for pre-registered classic cars and bikes. We have taken a space, together with the Triumph 2000/2500/PI Register, to put on a show of the Triumph marque. There will also be the traders and exhibitors you would expect to find at larger classic car shows. You will need to register by going to www.kophillclimb.org.uk/newindows/classicregulations.html. Once you have accepted the terms and conditions you will go to a new page and there you will find a drop down menu “Please choose individual or club”, click TR Register and follow the instructions. Our cars are ineligible to run on the hill as they were not built before 1925 !! Also, please let David or Alan know that you have registered so that they can plan the space available.

The event is being organised in aid of local charities. Our part in the show is being put together by David Broomhead and Alan Crussell and they would appreciate your support.

David on 01296         email dbroomhead@waddesdonschool.com

Alan on 01494 711159 email alancrussell@hotmail.com

The menu will be posted here as soon as possible. Right now we're working on the details and the cost (assume similar cost to last year). More anon.

Rooms are available at a special rate of £40 plus breakfast. Call Martin at The Peacock on 01844 353519 and book directly with him.

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