15^th March 2010

Dear Friends

Our next meeting will be this Wednesday, March 17^th at The Butchers Arms at Fringford, which is just off the A4421, about 4 miles north of Bicester, towards Finmere. I’m told that the food is very good and so is the beer.

We have been invited to a talk by Ian Cornish on the Works TR4 Rally Cars on Thursday 27^th May at Tring Squash Club, HP4 2AL. As you may know, Ian has owned 4 VC for over forty years, and is quite rightly considered an authority on the subject. The talk has been thoroughly researched will be illustrated with lots of fascinating period pictures. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know as soon as possible as I need to provide numbers for the organisers.

Let me remind you of the dates we have planned in April. Apart from the regular meeting at The Peacock on the 7^th, we have the 40^th Anniversary of the World Cup Rally at Gaydon on Sunday 18^th, a mid month meeting at The Bull and Butcher, Ludgershall, HP18 9NZ, and “Drive it Day” on Sunday 25^th. For those who don’t know, “DiD” started some years ago and is an initiative by the Federation of Historic Vehicle Clubs to encourage owners of 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. We, the Chiltern Group, have planned a road run and day out. So, lots to do in April, time to get the TR out and have some fun !!

Complete details of these and all other events can be found on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

That’s all for now, see you on Wednesday.

Peter

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

1^st March 2010

Dear Friends

Our next meeting is Wednesday 3^rd March at The Peacock, Henton. The rain has stopped, so time to get the TR out. I’ve checked the local weather forecast and I’m sure it will be fine on Wednesday <g>.

Here are a couple of reminders for you -

This Sunday, 7^th March is the International Triumph and Spares day at the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2LX, just 4 miles from junction 15 of the M40. It’s a great opportunity to pick up some spares and seek out a bargain or two. The TR Register will be there so if you are going, do stop by and say hello to the guys. They may even offer you a cup of tea !

Yesterday I received an email inviting us to attend the 22^nd Triumph Club de France event in Brittany from 13^th to 16^th May. If anyone is interested, I have all the details which I have also been posted on our website. For those of you who may know the area, the event is based on the southern coast, near Quimper.

A date I want to drawn to your attention is Saturday 12^th June and RAF Brize Norton Families Day. I know that is some way off yet but, as it’s an operational military base, for security reasons, arrangements have to be made. Unless your details are on the list, you won’t be able to just turn up on the day and get in. Anyone who is interested, or likely to be interested, should contact Geoff Wooldridge as soon as possible (details on our website) so that he can do the necessary.

Check out www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

That’s all for now, hope to see you on Wednesday.

Peter

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

15^th February 2010

Dear Friends

The next meeting will this Wednesday, February 17th and will be at The Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton. Why not come along, perhaps have something to eat, and enjoy a pint of Hooky by the fire with friends ?

As you may remember, our last meeting was the AGM type of annual meeting. We managed to get thorough the business reasonably quickly and efficiently without any disagreement. Following a review of our financial state (we’re in the black and sound), we re-elected the Group Leader (myself) and planned the calendar of events for the coming year. Our website has been updated with all the information that we know of so far. A few more dates will follow as soon as a couple of things have been settled and arrangements confirmed. Best to check the ‘Latest News’ and ‘Future Events’ pages from time to time so that you don’t miss anything important !!

Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Peter

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

1^st February 2010

Dear Friends

The next meeting is on Wednesday 3^rd at The Peacock, Henton. This will be the Annual Chiltern (not the) AGM Meeting at which we will review the bank accounts, elect (or re-elect) the Group Leader (as all groups are required to do by the TRR) and decide on the events program for the coming year. Your input, ideas and support would, as ever, be much appreciated. I will start the meeting at 20h30 (in the function room) so that we can conclude the business at a reasonable time. Don’t be shy, come along and have your say !

If you are planning on eating at The Peacock, please arrive early if you can, to allow sufficient time.

For those of you who like rallying, and didn’t get the chance to see a TR7V8 in action back in the old days, this Saturday 6^th February is the South Downs Stages at Goodwood and will feature the “TR7V8 Challenge”. The last time I checked, there were three or four genuine ex-works cars (including Steve Rockingham’s SJW 548S) among the ten or so entries. Although the ‘new’ cars are likely to be the fastest, it would be great to see the works cars drive in anger again.

That’s all for now, I’ll be in touch again soon.

Peter

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

14^th January 2010

Dear Friends

I hope that you’re keeping safe, warm and dry and that the weather has not disrupted your plans too much.

Last Sunday was the celebration of the 40^th Anniversary of the forming of the TR Register. The venue was Hopscroft Holt at Steeple Aston, the very same place as that inaugural meeting. The bad weather obviously had an adverse effect on the turnout but there were still more than 120 brave souls who managed to get there but, understandably, there were only 12 TRs present. We were in fact lucky to have a bit of a break in the weather so that the journey was nothing like as difficult as it might have been. The Chiltern Group were there in good numbers to help out and support the event and for the first time for the TRR, highlights of the meeting were broadcast live on the internet, thanks to the skills and knowledge of our own Simon, Sue and James Harrison. I’ve put some pictures up on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/TR%2040th%20Anniversary.htm which will give you a flavour of the event.

Since our last meeting at The Peacock fell victim to the snow and ice, I have decided to go back to Henton for the mid month meeting, on Wednesday January 20^th. We will be having a film night (well, DVDs actually) and we’ll show some footage of TRs rallying in the snow (which seems apposite), among other things. I will be keeping an eye on the local weather situation, together with Martin the Landlord, and will keep you posted.

I look forward to seeing you all there. In the meantime, do take care in the ice and snow.

Peter

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

9^th January 2010
17h35

Dear Friends

Those of you planning on going along tomorrow have obviously been watching the weather forecast with great interest. The event is most definitely still on (at the moment).

The best information I have right now, from our own people in the area, is that the main roads are clear but should be used with care. The minor road are largely untreated and should be avoided if at all possible. Approach Steeple Aston from the A4260 rather than cut across country.

For the latest situation and news you should check out this page on the TR Register site - www.tr-register.co.uk//forty.php

If there is any significant change, I will you e-mail immediately and keep you posted.

Peter

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

6^th January 2010

Dear Friends

Hope you are all warm and dry !

The weather forecast for tonight looks particularly grim. Apart from the amount of snow already on the roads, the temperature will fall to -4C or -5C and with the wind chill it will feel more like -11C or -12C. Martin at The Peacock has sent me an email and advised against trying to get there tonight. Reluctantly, I think we should take his advice and postpone the meeting.

I will be in touch again soon with an update.

In the meantime, please take care.

Peter

3^rd January 2010

Dear Friends

Happy New Year to one and all.

I hope that you had a really great Christmas, you can remember that you had a good time and that you are still speaking to your relatives !

Our first meeting of the year will be this Wednesday 6^th January at The Peacock Henton. Hopefully the weather will not be so inclement as to keep all the TRs in the garage. Do come along, with or without a TR, and enjoy a pint by the fire with friends.

Next up we have the TR Register 40^th Anniversary Meeting at Hopscroft Holt, Steeple Aston OX25 5QQ, on Sunday 10^th January. This event will celebrate the formation of the TR Register in January 1970, toast the achievements of the last 40 years, and look to the future of TR ownership and enjoyment. The very first meeting was held at Hopscroft Holt, which just happens to be 'on our patch'. Details can be found in TR Action and on both the Register web site and our own. This is an all day event, starting at 10h00. Don’t miss this milestone in our TR history.

Finally for now, I would like to give notice that at the February meeting at The Peacock, Henton on Wednesday 3^rd, we will hold the Chiltern (not the) AGM Meeting at which we will review the accounts, elect (or re-elect) the Group Leader and decide on the events program for the coming year. Your input, ideas and support would, as ever, be much appreciated.

Keep warm, see you soon !

Peter

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

29^th November 2009

Dear Friends

I hope all is well with you.

This Wednesday, 2^nd December is our next meeting, at home, at The Peacock, Henton. Why not come along, have a few beers, something to eat, and warm yourself by the fire !

Saturday 5^th December is the Christmas visit to the National Trust property of Claydon House, Middle Claydon near Buckingham for the Winter Fair. We will be meeting at The Bell in Winslow, MK18 3AB, either at 12h00 for a spot of lunch or at 13h45 to leave for Claydon House in convoy. As Geoff has arranged for us to park in the courtyard of the house, it would be better to arrive together, if at all possible.

The following Saturday, December 12^th is the Chiltern Christmas Dinner at The Peacock. The response has been so good that we are getting rather tight for space. Martin (the landlord) tells me that we can squeeze in a few more, but you’ll have to be quick and contact Geoff. Remember too, rooms are available at The Peacock at the very attractive rate of £35 for the night, plus breakfast. You should contact Martin directly on asap to make a booking.

As you will have been reading in TR Action, the 40th Anniversary of the TR Register is on Sunday 10^th January at Hopscroft Holt near Steeple Aston and is going to be a very special day. As it’s on our patch, we will be playing our part on the day. We already have a number of volunteers but could always use some more. Give Peter or Geoff a call if you are able to do something to help; it would be much appreciated.

Full details of these and all other Chiltern events can be found on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk

Finally, congratulations to our own Geoff Wooldridge for receiving the TR Register Gold Award in well deserved recognition for his considerable and ongoing services to The Register in general, and The Chiltern Group in particular. The presentation was made at the AGM at Gaydon by The President of the TR Register, Graham Robson. Very well done Geoff!!

That’s all for now, hope to see you on Wednesday at The Peacock.

Peter

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

2^nd November 2009

Dear Friends

Sorry this is a bit late but I’ve been suffering a few technical problems while we’re travelling. Hopefully this will still reach you all in time to be useful.

This is just a short note to remind you of a few dates which are rushing upon us.

Firstly, tomorrow night is the HRCR meeting at The Gate, Bryant Bottom (see the website for a map) at which Barry ‘Whizzo’ Williams will be the speaker. It will be a great night and I only wish I could be there. Hopefully, someone will take a camera and get some pictures.

Next, our regular monthly meeting at The Peacock, Henton, will be Wednesday 4^th. Good food, good beer and lots to talk about.

Please note that there is no mid monthly meeting in November.

We have planned a Chiltern Christmas visit to Claydon House at Middle Claydon, on Saturday, December 5^th, to see the decorations and the Winter Fair, and probably a spot of lunch in a nice pub on the way. All the details are on the website or talk to Geoff.

Our Christmas Dinner is Saturday, December 12^th at The Peacock. The menu and an on-line booking form are on the website. Remember too that rooms are available to us at a significantly reduced rate for those wanting to stay over. Again, Geoff has all the information and is collecting deposits.

Details of these and all other events can be found on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

That’s all for now. I’ll catch up with you all soon.

Peter

Peter Bowden
Group Leader
Chiltern TRs

19^th October 2009

Dear Friends

There’s lots to tell you about, so get the diary out !

The next Chiltern meeting will be Wednesday 21^st October at The Victoria Arms, Old Marston, OX3 0PX. A nice 17^th century pub beside the River Cherwell, with good food and good ale.

Bill Price of the Historic Rally Car Register have kindly invited us to their next meeting on Tuesday 3^rd November at The Gate Inn, Bryants Bottom, near Princes Risborough, HP16 0JS, where Barry ‘Whizzo’ Williams will be giving a talk about his rallying and racing experiences. Starts at 20:00 for 20:30. All TR and 2000/2500/PI Register members are welcome. ‘Whizzo’ is still one the most entertaining and memorable drivers on the historic racing scene and anyone who attends The Revival Meeting at Goodwood will well remember him driving the wheels off of anything he gets into, despite having had a bus pass for a number of years !! Not to be missed. (I’ll put a map on the website in the next couple of days).

Wednesday 4^th November is the monthly meeting at The Peacock, Henton

Sunday 22^nd November is the TR Register AGM at The Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, CV35 0BJ. The meeting starts at 11:00 and includes free refreshments and entrance to the Centre. An opportunity for you to meet the people who are running the club on your behalf. Why not go along an have your say ?

Dates for the near future -

Saturday 5^th December will be the Chiltern visit to Claydon House, Middle Clayton, near Buckingham, MK18 2EY for the Winter Fair. As it’s a National Trust property, entrance is free to NT members and £3.50 for others. Geoff Wooldridge is arranging the visit and will need to know of your interest as bookings need to be made. You should contact Geoff as so as possible.

Saturday 12^th December is the Chiltern Christmas Dinner at The Peacock, Henton. The menu and booking form are available on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm or give Geoff a call. Remember too that rooms are available at The Peacock at a special rate for the event.

The Kennet Valley Group have invited us to their biennial inter-group camping event at Merley Court Touring Park, from 11^th to 13^th June 2010. Merley Court is on the edge of Wimborne, Dorset, and very close to Bournemouth and Poole. That weekend is also the Wimbourne Festival. If anyone is interested in following this up, please contact me asap and I will put you in touch with Mike Field of KVG.

That’s all for now, I hope to see you all somewhere soon.

Peter

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

5^th October 2009

Dear Friends

Time to get out the diary and make a note of the following significant dates.

The next Chiltern meeting will be on Wednesday 7^th October at The Peacock, Henton.

Sunday 11^th October is The 7^th Malvern Classic Car Show including Autumn Triumph Show & Spares day at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern. For more information from www.classicshows.org

There will be a Chiltern mid month meeting on Wednesday 21^st October at The Victoria Arms, Mill Lane, Old Marston OX3 0PX. A nice 17^th century pub beside the River Cherwell, with good food and good ale.

Sunday 25^th October is the National Restoration Show, NAC, Stoneleigh. For information call 01568 797228 or see: www.classiccarshows.org.uk

Finally for now, Saturday 12^th December is the Chiltern Christmas dinner at The Peacock, Henton. The menu and booking arrangements are on the website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm . The cost will be £25 per head, which includes the meal, gratuity and raffle tickets. Drinks from the bar and wine will be extra. Geoff is now taking bookings together with a deposit of £5 per head. If paying by cheque, please make it payable to “TR Register – Chiltern Group”. Also note that The Peacock have 25 rooms available a special rate of £35 per room (normally £70) plus breakfast so that you can stay over, if you wish. That should avoid the “it’s your turn to drive” conversation !! You should book direct with the pub and mention The Chiltern Group to get the special rate.

I hope to see you soon

Peter

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

13^th September 2009

Dear Friends

Firstly, I would like to greet all the new people who have joined the list since the last Chiltern Group e-mail. You’re most welcome; we’re very pleased to have you with us.

Let me remind you of the following events -

The next mid month meeting will be on Wednesday 16th September at The Chequers, Weston on the Green, OX25 3QH. See http://chequerswestononthegreen.com/index.html for menus and location.

For those not on the annual pilgrimage to the Goodwood Revival Meeting on September 18-20th, there is also the Autumn Bier Fest at The Hit or Miss and The Squirrel in Penn Street Village, near Amersham, the same weekend. See www.ourpubs.co.uk/ for details. A free pint to everyone turning up in a classic car, privileged parking arrangements, and a choice of sixty real ales !

September 26-27th is the Kop Hill Climb Commemorative Run, near Princes Risborough. See www.kophillclimb.org.uk/ for more details.

Finally for now, our regular monthly meeting will be Wednesday 7th October where we will be ‘at home’ at The Peacock, Henton, OX39 4AH, near Chinnor.

Details of these, and all other events, can be found on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk

I hope that we see you somewhere soon.

Peter

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

30^th August 2009

Dear Friends

Firstly, let me remind you that there is a meeting this Wednesday, 2nd September at The Peacock, Henton. Apart from usual business, Roger and Julia Alderton will be showing some of their pictures of, and giving a brief talk about, the recent Stelvio Tour, in which they covered just under two thousand miles, across four countries and ten Alpine Passes in their TR6. What an adventure, and not to be missed !!

We will start the business of the meeting at 20:00 so that Roger can do his bit at about 20:30. I have asked for asked for a couple of tables to be set up at the back of the function room so that late diners can joins us and not miss the show.

Next date to note is The Henley Show which on Saturday 12th September. I suspect that the show may now full but if anybody is desperate to get in at the last minute, Geoff will do his best to get them included. Everybody who has registered with the organisers will by now have received their tickets and passes. We will be arranging a meeting point, so that we will arrive at the site together. More of that anon.

Next, the mid month meeting on Wednesday, September 16th will be at The Chequers, Weston on the Green OX25 3QH. See http://chequerswestononthegreen.com/index.html

Finally, for the moment, let me remind you about the Chiltern Group Christmas Dinner will be at The Peacock, Henton, on Saturday 12th December. I don’t have the finalise menu yet, but it will be about £25 per head. Remember too, that The Peacock has twenty five rooms available for those who may want to stay over. Martin (the landlord) is giving us a special rate of just £35 per room plus breakfast. You’ll need to book rooms asap with The Peacock to avoid disappointment. Five rooms have been taken already !! Geoff will be taking the dinner bookings from now on. Complete details to follow.

That’s all for now, hope to see you on Wednesday.

Peter

Peter Bowden
Group Leader
Chiltern TRs
www.chiltern-trs.co.uk

17^th August 2009

Dear Friends

The first of our mid month roaming meetings will be at the Barley Mow, near Clifton Hampden, OX14 3EH. A charming old thatched pub near the river. From the A415 Abingdon Road, take the turn towards Long Wittenham and the pub is just over the river. The weather is going to be fine and sunny so just the evening for a run out in the TR (or whatever) !!

Hope I'll see you there.

While I'm here, let me remind you about the Knebworth Classic Car Show on Monday 31st August, as advertised on the TR Register website and in TR Action. We're expecting an exceptionally large turnout of TRs on the day and the TR7/8s will be a special feature. There is always a fascinating range of vehicle on display and trade stands to peruse.

Peter

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

3^rd August 2009

Dear Friends,

Following a very successful trail meeting, it was a unanimous decision that The Peacock should become our new home.

So, the next meeting will be Wednesday 5^th August at The Peacock at Henton, near Chinnor, OX39 4AH. Lying just off the B4009, between Princes Risborough and Chinnor, Henton is easy to find. From the M40 junction 6 head north through Kingston Blount and Chinnor. The turn to Henton is well sign posted. The pub is about a mile down the road on the right.

I can recommend both the food and the real ales and the prices are reasonable too.

More details, including a map and directions, can be found on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/How_to.htm

It’s not too late to get tickets for the Chiltern Summer BBQ on Saturday 8^th August at the Gardiners Arms, Tackley. According the forecast, the weather will be ideal. However, should it turnout to be wet on the day, the event will still go ahead as indoor space is available and there is a Plan B.  Contact Roger Alderton and see our website for the menu, a map and directions at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm  Guests welcome.

Peter

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

19^th July 2009

Dear Friends

We’ve been aware for some time of the need for a more appropriate venue for our meetings and after a long search we think we’ve been lucky to find it !

We have arranged and extra meeting on Wednesday 22^nd July for you to try out the new location before a final, final decision is made.

The Peacock at Henton, near Chinnor, OX39 4AH, has everything we were looking for and is more or less in the centre of our patch. Lying just off the B4009, between Princes Risborough and Chinnor, Henton is easy to find. From the M40 junction 6 head north through Kingston Blount and Chinnor. The turn to Henton is well sign posted. The pub is about a mile down the road on the right.

Why not come along and sample the menu, the real ales and let us know what you think ?

More details, including a map, can be found on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/How_to.htm

Hope to see you there.

Peter

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

29^th June 2009

Dear Friends

Just a quick note (this time) to remind you that there is a meeting on Wednesday July 1st at the Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton and that the International Weekend at Malvern is July 24 - 26th.

As I was away on holiday, I missed the Brize Norton and Prodrive events, but hear that they went well. I will get some of the pictures onto the website as soon as I get a minute.

Another reminder about the Chiltern TRs BBQ on Saturday, August 8th at The Gardiners Arms, Tackley. We're taking bookings right now, and more importantly, we need your cheques as we will have to pay some monies up front. Your help would be greatly appreciated. It will be a fun day, starting mid afternoon, and finishing when they throw us out !

Details of all these, an other events, can be found on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

That's all for now. More anon.

Hope to see you on Wednesday

Peter

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

31^st May 2009

Dear Friends

Firstly, let me remind you the next meeting is this Wednesday, 3^rd June at the Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton.

The Standard Triumph Marque Day a couple of weekends ago at Duxford was a great success. Ron plotted an interesting cross-country route for us, the sun shone and the venue was fascinating. There were lots of Standards and Triumphs too. A good day was had by all. If you weren't there, you missed a really good drive and a fun day out !

Now, a few dates for the diary -

This Tuesday 2^nd June, we have been invited to the Historic Rally Car Register meeting at The Gate Inn, Bryants Bottom, near Princes Risborough. Graham Rood will be giving a talk on the works Sunbeam Tiger rally cars, a subject on which he is regarded at the world expert. A number of us will be going and if you wish to join us, give me a ring as you’ll probably need directions. It’s 20.00 for a 20.30 start. Good beer and food available.

Sunday 7^th June is Beale Park Thames Boat (and classic car) Show on the A329 at Lower Basildon, on the Thames between Pangbourne and Streatley, RG8 9NH. Free to exhibitors. See www.bealeparkboatshow.co.uk/ . Last year we had a great day out. If you get bored with classic cars and boats, you could always visit the animal park. Further details are available from Geoff and on our website. We need to arrange tickets in advance, so if you haven’t already done so, let us know if you are planning to attend.

Saturday 13^th June is Families Day (Open Day) at RAF Brize Norton. A good chance to see some great flying displays as well as what happens on the base. We expect a good showing of classic cars too. As it’s a military establishment, for obvious security reasons, you will need to register in advance. We still have spaces available but you will need to contact Geoff by Wednesday with details of your party and your car.

Sunday 14^th June is The National Gardens Scheme Open Gardens event at Sulgrave, near Banbury. The gardens are open from 14.00 until 18.00 in aid of charity. Why not have a spot of lunch at The Star Inn, followed by a leisurely stroll round some extremely well kept private gardens? I’ll put the details and directs on the website in the next day or so.

Wednesday 17^th June is the visit to Prodrive at Banbury. We still have a few places left but please note that you will have to be at Prodrive by 16.45 and entry after this time will not be possible. More details are on our website and you will need to speak to Geoff by Wednesday to reserve a place as there is a deadline for registrations.

One last thing, Saturday 8^th August is the Chiltern BBQ at The Gardiners Arms, Tackley. Recently you received an e-mail from Roger Alderton explaining the form for the day. We do need to know numbers by early July, so if you haven’t done so already, let us know how many of you will be attending. There are no restrictions on numbers and guest will be welcome, but we do need to know numbers (and receive your cheques) in advance.

Details of these and all other Chiltern events are on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

Well, that’s all for now, see you at the Coach and Horses on Wednesday.

Peter

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

21^st May 2009

Standard Triumph Marque Day trip to Duxford, Sunday 24^th May:

Meeting place:- Lay-by at Eastern (Aylesbury) end of Waddesdon, on the South side of the A41. Map Ref 168752. (I believe there are public conveniences), depart by 09:30hrs.

Click here of a copy of the route (PDF file).

Ron Rumens

18^th May 2009

2) Sunday 24th May is the Standard Triumph Marque Day:

This year's Standard Triumph Marque Day will be held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Gates will be open from 1000 and the event will close at 1600hrs. Admission will be £9.95 per person on the gate with free entry for children under 16. For this, you not only get access to the whole of the Marque Day event, but you can also visit all the many attractions of the Imperial War Museum (for which public entry would be £16).
We are organising a run and Ron has a route planned, with a meeting point between Waddesdon and Aylesbury. Details to follow.

3) Tuesday 2nd June - HRCR meeting:

We have an open invitation from the Historic Rally Car Register to join them for an illustrated talk by Graham Rood on the works Sunbeam Tigers. To be held at The Gate Inn, Bryant's Bottom (HP16 0JS), near Princes Risborough at 8.00 for 8.30pm. Let me know if you’re interested so that I can confirm numbers. Directions and map available.

4) Wednesday 3rd June:

Chiltern Group meeting at the Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton

5) Sunday 7th June – Beale Park Thames Boat Show:

On the A329 at Lower Basildon, on the Thames between Pangbourne and Streatley, RG8 9NH. Free to exhibitors. See www.bealeparkboatshow.co.uk. Last year we had a great day out. If you get bored with classic cars and boats, you could always visit the animal park. Further details from Geoff and on our website.

Details of these, and all other events, can be found on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

That’s all for now, see you on Wednesday.

Peter

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

13^th May 2009

Dear friends,

Last Sunday we had a really good day out at the Wallingford Rally, and for those of you who missed the fun, some of the pictures can be found on the website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Wallingford2009.htm

This Sunday is the Chiltern Hills Rally, an annual charity events, which promised to be bigger than ever this year, attracting all sort of vehicles from cars, to buses to trucks to steam engines and more. See www.chilternhillsrally.org.uk/.

We have three places available on the TR Register pitch, with entry tickets, so it's not too late to join us.

The last time I talked to the lady in charge, she already had 700 entrants and was expect another 200 or more by Sunday, so it's going to be a really busy show !

The organisers would prefer us to arrive together as this makes the parking a lot easier to manage. Therefore, we will meet up at the Holiday Inn, Aston Clinton Road (as in heading out of Aylesbury on the A41 towards Tring), Aylesbury HP22 5AA at 0945hrs. Please note that there are two Holiday Inns, the other (wrong) one is off the Buckingham Road. I aim to leave about 1000 and drive the last couple of miles to the site which is on the B4544, between Aston Clinton and Weston Turville, next to the rugby club. Call me if you need further directions.

We will have the gazebo and the banner flags. There will be food outlets but most people prefer to take a picnic.

For those of you wondering, dogs are welcome too. Last year Charlie and Woody received almost as much attention as the cars <g>.

If you are interested, give me a call.

Peter

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

12^th May 2009

To those attending the Chiltern Hills event on Sunday 17^th May -

To update you on the arrangements -

We are all now booked in. I have the tickets for Rob and Geoff, everyone else would have received them through the mail. Any problems, let me know. We have three spare tickets available so I will send out a group e-mail to see if we can get any last minute takers. The last time I talked to the lady in charge, she already had 700 entrants and was expect another 200 or more by Sunday, so it's going to be a busy show !

The organisers would prefer us to arrive together as this makes the parking a lot easier to manage. Therefore, we will meet up at the Holiday Inn, Aston Clinton Road (heading out of Aylesbury on the A41 towards Tring) Aylesbury HP22 5AA at 0945hrs. Please note that there are two Holiday Inns, the other (wrong) one is off the Buckingham Road. I aim to leave about 1000 and drive the last couple of miles to the site which is on the B4544, between Aston Clinton and Western Turville, next to the rugby club. Call me if you need further directions.

We will have the gazebo and the banner flags. There will be food outlets but most people prefer to take a picnic.

For those of you were wondering, dogs are welcome. Last year Charlie and Woody received almost as much attention as the cars <g>.

See you all on Sunday !

Peter

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

4^th May 2009

Dear Friends,

Since my last note there have been a couple of very successful Chiltern events. The “Drive it Day” run to the Transport Museum at Coventry and the Abingdon Air & Country Show (the pictures are on the website). Shame if you didn’t make it, you missed a lot of fun !

It’s reminder time again !

There is a meeting on Wednesday 6th May at the Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton.

A couple of important events are rushing up on us. Firstly, Sunday 10^th May is the Wallingford Classic Rally and Parade, and all in aid of a very worthwhile local charity. A number of you have already registered but it’s not too late if you haven’t. You should speak to Geoff or check the website for details. The guys from the Didcot office will be joining us and bringing the gazebo, the TR Register merchandise and TS2. Geoff is going to speak to someone about the weather, so it's bound to be a great day out.

Next we have the Chiltern Hills Classic Vehicle Rally on Sunday 17^th May, between 1000hrs and 1700hrs. The site is situated on the B4544, between Aston Clinton and Weston Turville, next to Aylesbury Rugby Club. Last year there were close to 900 vehicles on show. There will be everything including cars, bikes, tractors, trucks, steam engines and much more. The Chiltern Group and Friends will be there to represent the Register. Check out the website for details. Why not come along and join us ? We will be meeting at the Holiday Inn (exact time TBC), just outside Aylesbury, so as to arrive at the show together.

These and all other Chiltern events can be found at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

Hope to see you on Wednesday !

Peter

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

16^th April 2009

13^th April 2009

Dear Friends,

Hope all is well with you and that you enjoyed the Easter break.

Down to business. There is a meeting this Wednesday, 15th April at the Crooked Billet (now Angelo’s). Must be time to get the car out for an airing !

Let me remind you about the next couple of events -

Firstly, Sunday 26th April is “Drive it Day”. This is an initiative by the Federation of Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), and others, to promote the classic car movement and raise public awareness. The idea is that anyone with a roadworthy classic should make the effort to use it on that day. The Chiltern Group has arranged a run to the Transport Museum in Coventry. We will meeting up in a couple of convenient places and run up to Coventry together, taking a scenic route and avoiding the motorways. Once there, we will be able to park in a privileged spot, right by the entrance, so we will need to know numbers a week in advance so that we can ensure there are sufficient spaces available. We will also take the opportunity to visit the Standard Triumph monument. Ron Rumens has made all the arrangements. If you would like to join us, speak to either Ron or myself.

Secondly, Sunday 3rd May is Abingdon Air and Country Show. There will be limited space available, so if you are interested you will need to talk Geoff as soon as possible. A number of people have signed up already so you will need to make your minds up quickly.

Check out the website for details of these and all other events. You will also find pictures of recent run out to the South and South West InterGroup Meeting at Brokerswood.

One last thing. Last Wednesday there was a photo shoot with Classic and Sports Car magazine who are producing a 'Buyers Guide' article about the TR4/4A for the July edition (due out at the beginning of June). Ron and his powder blue TR4A were the stars !!

That’s all for now, see you on Wednesday.

Peter

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

7^th April 2009

Registered Office at Brawn GP Formula One Team, Brackley, Northants NN13 7BD

31^st March 2009

Dear Friends,

The next meeting is this Wednesday 1^st April at the Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton.

The next event is Sunday 5^th April which is the South and South West InterGroup lunchtime meeting at the Kicking Donkey, Brokerswood near Westbury, Wilts BA13 4EG. Thirteen TR Groups will meet for a spot of lunch and tyre kicking. A chance to see old friend and meet a few new ones. Chilterns have organised a run down to Brokerswood. If you would like to join us, please contact me.

Next up will be (may be) Thursday 16^th April and the planned visit to Brawn GP (Virgin GP ?) at Brackley. As you will all know, the team have been through a lot since Honda pulled out of F1, but despite all the pain and anxiety, and making 270 redundant, they managed to win their first race, in Australia last weekend. At the moment I don't know if the visit is on - at least it hasn't yet been cancelled. I will contact Brawn next week and find out one way or the other. I'll keep you posted.

On April 26^th it's "Drive it Day!". Hopefully, every roadworthy classic will be out and about. We have an organised run to Coventry Transport Museum and the Standard Triumph monument. Why not join us, everybody is welcome. Contact me for the details of meeting places, the route and other arrangements.

Hope to see you on Wednesday.

With kind regards,

Peter

Peter Bowden

Group Leader
Chiltern TRs
www.chiltern-trs.co.uk
01296 481683

9^th March 2009

Chiltern TRs' Events - Your Group Needs You !

Dear Friends,

As you will see from Geoff's note below, there are quite a number of events in the coming months. Although they may seem a long way off at the moment, we need to be making bookings or commitments right now to avoid disappointment.

So please, if you are interested in joining us for any or all of the following, RVSP as soon as possible. This will help our organisers' to deliver interesting and enjoyable events for you.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Complete details of all events can be found on the website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm.

Peter

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

Hi Folks

Looking at our programme coming up, we have a lot of events in April, May and June which require us to pre-book so we need to ask you if you are interested for any/all of the happenings listed below. For ease of arrangements I have included any entry fees charged by the organisers and who to contact. Please remember that we agreed last year to ask for a donation to group funds of £1 for every run-out.

1) 5^th April South West Inter Group Meeting - Free, Contact: Peter Bowden (NB no need to register but we would like to know to organise a run). See www.chiltern-trs.co.uk for details.

2) 16^th April Visit to Brawn Racing (formerly Honda F1) at Brackley. Charge is likely to be £10 per head. Contact Roger Alderton. See www.chiltern-trs.co.uk for details.

3) 26^th April Drive It Day run to Coventry Motor Museum - Chiltern Group run see www.chiltern-trs.co.uk for details. We need to know numbers for parking at the venue.

4) 3^rd May Abingdon Air & Country Show £5 per car entry. Contact Geoff Wooldridge gw.chilt@talktalk.net. We are limited to 10 cars per club so 1st come basis.

5) 10^th May Wallingford Rally. £5 per car advanced booking through www.wallingfordcarrally.org.uk. The TR Register are bringing their show stand so we need to get a good turnout.

6) 17^th May Chiltern Hills Rally. Very popular show so Chilterns need to book sufficient space well in advance. Contact Rob Camden or Peter Bowden.

7) 24^th May Standard Triumph Day, Duxford Aerodrome - £9.95 per person. A run will be organised. When we have names we can plan the start point.

8) 6 - 8^th June Beale Park Thames Boat Show. Lots to see, check out www.bealepark.co.uk/events_item.php?id=110. The Kennett Valley Group will be there so it will be a social day as well. Friday is a bit quiet. Sunday is the day for the majority of visitors. We will need tickets for each car for each day attending. Last year was free to those showing cars. We are awaiting more details about this years event. Contact Geoff at gw.chilt@talktalk.net.

9) 13^th June RAF Brize Norton Families Day (12:00 to 16:00). Free entrance but we are limited to 10 TRs. Preferably a mixture of models. Hence mainly 1st come basis. Lots of flying and static flying displays. Contact Geoff at gw.chilt@talktalk.net.

10) 17^th June Guided tour of Prodrive, Banbury - £20 each donation to a charity chosen by Prodrive Ltd. We are limited to a maximum of 20 people and 7 places already booked. Contact Geoff at gw.chilt@talktalk.net.

I think this is enough for now. Do not forget the BBQ on the 8^th August and the other happenings, check out our web site or contact Peter or Geoff.

Geoffrey Wooldridge
01491 838857

2^nd March 2009

Dear Friends,

A short note to remind you that the next meeting will be Wednesday 4th at the Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton.

Remember too that Sunday 5^th April is the West Intergroup Meeting at the Kicking Donkey, Brokerswood, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 4EG. It will be a pleasant run out to a nice pub and a chance to meet the neighbours and fellow TR enthusiasts from Kennet Valley, Vale of the White Horse, Glavon, Cotswold Vale, amongst others groups who will be there. This would be a great way to start off the season of TR driving. If you dig out your car and join us, I’ll speak to someone about some decent weather !!!

Also, you should make a note of Sunday, 26^th April which will be “Drive it Day". Join our organised run to Coventry Transport Museum. Details of the route and timings to follow.

As you would have read in Roger’s recent mail, the date for the Summer BBQ has been fixed at Saturday 8^th August and we are now taking bookings. The fun and games are being arranged and teams organised. If you're interested in entering your own team, let Roger know as soon as possible.

Details of these, and all other events, are on the website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

Hope to see you on Wednesday !

Peter

Peter Bowden
Group Leader
Chiltern TRs
www.chiltern-trs.co.uk

01296 481683

16^th February 2009

Dear Chilterns

Hi, hope all is well with you.

Just to remind you that there is a meeting this Wednesday, 18^th February at the Crooked Billet (now called Angelo's) at Kingswood.

While you have your diary handy, here's another date for you. Saturday 8^th August will be the Summer BBQ at the Gardiners Arms, Tackley. Not to be missed !! Roger Alderton will be sending out details of menus, costs and fun things that are planned for your entertainment. Watch this space.

You should also check out the website for information on all Chiltern events. See www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

See you on Wednesday.

Peter

Peter Bowden
Group Leader
Chiltern TRs
01296 481683

www.chiltern-trs.co.uk

30^th January 2009

Dear Chilterns,

I hope all is well with you.

Feed back from the recent AGM:

Thank you to all who attended the AGM meeting. Your input was much appreciated and you have given us a number of things to think about. We reviewed the past year’s events, talked about those planned for 2009 (a full list is on the website) and the group finances. Peter and Geoff were elected as Group Leader and Deputy Group Leader respectively. We then had a lengthy discussion on the location and frequency of meetings (you may know that we have been looking for some time for a more central location with better facilities such as a function room). Until we find somewhere suitable, we will be continuing as we are now. One suggestions was the possibly reintroducing an occasional meetings on Sunday lunchtime, as some people find it difficult to get along mid week and after work. We will certainly look at that, too. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please e-mail Peter or Geoff. All your e-mails will be answered.

Meeting reminders:

The next meetings will be Wednesday 4^th February at the Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton and Wednesday 18^th February at the Crooked Billet (now Angelo's) at Kingswood.

Also, here are a couple of dates for your diary. Firstly, Sunday 5^th April is the South West Groups Meeting, near Marlborough in Wiltshire. It will be a great day out, a good drive and the chance to meeting up with other TR enthusiasts at a nice location. All we need is some decent weather <g>. Secondly, the destination for ‘Drive it Day’ on Sunday, April 26^th will be the Coventry Transport Museum. We will also include a visit to the Standard Triumph monument, which is close by. More details on these, and all other events, will be found on the website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm .

With kind regards,

Peter

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

14^th January 2009

The following has also been posted to everyone in the Group who is not on the e-mail list -

Dear Chiltern Member

Re Chiltern Group – TR Register

Happy New Year to you All !

We have completed another very busy year, with and without our cars. We have managed to successfully hold two meeting every month, one on the first Wednesday at Chislehampton, the other on the third Wednesday at Kingswood.

In 2008 we arranged and enjoyed visits to Aston Martin Heritage Centre and Waddesdon Manor, amongst others, runs out to local pubs and over twenty local shows. A number of our members also went in convoy to Classic Le Mans. You will find details of all our activities, usually with pictures, on our web at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk .

It is now time to start thinking about the 2009 season and to look forward to the summer in TRs. We are already preparing a draft program of events and visits. First we have the AGM, which is to be held on Wednesday 21^st January at The Crooked Billet, on the A41 at Kingswood. Food will be available from the extensive restaurant menu, but please try to finish eating before the meeting starts, which is scheduled for 8:00pm.

The AGM will be fairly informal, however there are some important items and issues that we need to cover:-

1. Review of 2008

2. Review of Finances

3. Program for 2009

4. Nominations for the Officers and Committee are invited

Three of the current officers, including the Group Leader and Deputy are willing to stand for a further year.

The Officers and Committee are currently:

Group Leader & Webmaster - Peter Bowden

Deputy Leader & Treasurer - Geoff Wooldridge

Events and Shows Roger Alderton & Nick Thorne (who wishes to stand down)

5. Proposal and propositions

We have received the following proposal, which will be discussed at the meeting: “That the Chiltern Group reverts to a single monthly meeting and for the time being that this is conducted on the first Wednesday of the month in Kingswood and utilising The Crooked Billet as venue”

6. Any other business

It would helpful to know how many people are likely to attend the meeting so that we can make the necessary arrangements. If there are sufficient diners for, the landlord will close the restaurant to the public and allow exclusive use. Please will you let either Peter Bowden (at peterbowden@btinternet.com ) or Geoff Wooldridge (at geoff.wooldridge@talktalk.net) know. Come along and have your say, or failing that, make your views known to Peter or Geoff.

If you are unable to get to the AGM, we hope to see you at another meeting sometime soon. You will find a bunch of friendly, like-minded, knowledgeable people, with great enthusiasm for all things Triumph TR. If you have a car, it would be great to see it too, and if you don't, come along anyway !!

If you have not managed to get along to one of our gatherings, or it has been a long time since we have seen you, be assured that you will be made very welcome and will have the opportunity to find out more of what we have planned in our exciting events program for 2009. You will be also be able to check out the details on our website at www.chiltern-trs.co.uk/Events.htm

If you would like to receive periodic e-mail updates, news and meeting reminders, please contact Geoff Wooldridge with your e-mail address.

Yours faithfully

The Chiltern Team

5^th January 2009

Happy New Year to you all !!

I hope that the hangovers are now a distant memory and that you are fit and well (again).

Just a quick reminder, that the first meeting of the year is this Wednesday, January 7^th at the Coach and Horses Inn, Chislehampton. I know that it's not be exacting TRing weather at the moment, but that could all change by Wednesday <g>. Why not drop in to The Coach and Horses anyway, get a bite to eat and sit by the fire with a beer and talk TRs and things ?

Another date to remember is Wednesday 21^st January, which will be our AGM, to be held at The Crooked Billet, Kingswood. More details, together with the agenda will be e-mailed to you shortly. Come along, support the Group and have your say.

With kind regards,

Peter

Peter Bowden
Group Leader
Chiltern TRs
www.chiltern-trs.co.uk