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Welsh, North Wales Area news
N.Wales June News
Sunday 7th was the second April Fools Show at Whittington Castle. The car parking was much extended, but all the spaces were filled with a wonderful assortment of classic cars and bikes. It was a dry but cool day, and lovely to see people such as Pam and Bryn with their Herald, as due to other commitments they have not been able to attend as many shows and meetings as they would have liked. After a very sociable morning six of our group, these being Julia, Alan, Glen, Barry and ourselves, made our way to the White Lion for lunch, most enjoyable, and the warm dining room was very welcome. When we returned to the cars a lot had already left, but we stayed and talked a while longer before making our way home. Another lovely day, in great company.
On Wednesday 10th a group of us met at Hack Green, Nantwich, to visit the Secret Nuclear Bunker, which is not so secret now! M.G. Dave and Mary had arranged the visit, and very interesting it was too:- the first picture is of the canteen, and the second shows a small section of the communications system that was operational at the time. We toured the entire site with all the "Cold War" equipment on show:- hard to think that not that long ago this site was fully operational, keeping an eye on things. It is also quite scary when you see all of this and realise just how close the world came to having a nuclear war. It really does make you think what might have been. From the site we drove to the Bhurtmore Inn at Aston village, and everyone had a good lunch in smashing company. A really good and interesting day.
Drive-It Day on the 28th April had an extra event, organised by M.G. Richard, and this was most enjoyable. Twenty-six of our Chester & Wrexham friends made our way to the Churnet Valley Railway, near Stoke on Trent. At 12.30 the train arrived, pulled by a steam loco, and the many fellow tourists climbed aboard. Our group entered the dining cars for our pre-ordered lunches, and as the train left the station the drinks orders were taken, then as we steadily travelled along our excellent lunches were served followed by coffee or tea. A most enjoyable way to travel the railway, and the girls serving the food did a great job considering how the old trains rock and roll! Such a great day, in great company, and the weather to match.
That is that for now. So, please remember that our meetings are held at The Trevor Arms in Marford on the first Tuesday of the month at 8.00 p.m. Come and see us.
Forthcoming events:-
June
1st June:- Classics at the College, Ellesmere.
4th June:- Monthly meeting at the Trevor Arms, Marford.
14th June:- Spanish Trip.
15th - 16th June:- Astle Park, Chelford, SK11 9AD.
15th - 16th June:- Clwyd Vintage Vehicle & Machinery Show, Oswestry Showground.
16th June:- Trentham Gardens.
18th - 19th June:- Cheshire County Show.
22nd - 23rd June:- Welshpool Transport Festival.
22nd - 23rd June:- Kelsall Steam & Vintage Show.
23rd June:- Lymm Historic Transport Day, Lymm, Cheshire.
25th June:- OFFAL.
July
2nd July:- Monthly meeting at the Trevor Arms, Marford.
6th - 7th July:- Llangollen Transport Festival.
7th July:- Caerwys.
13th - 14th July:- Cheshire Steam Fair, Daresbury.
14th July:- Transport Rally, British Ironworks, Oswestry.
20th July:- Moon Landing 50th Anniversary, Sleap Airfield.
21st July:- Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield.
21st July:- Wem Vehicles of Interest.
28th July:- Audlem Festival of Transport.
28th July:- Bodrhyddan Hall.
30th July:- OFFAL.
Regards,
Helena & Roger.