May 2019

On the 3rd May 9 cars met at the Inveraray Inn, Inveraray for our annual weekend holiday.  Martin & Brenda had kindly volunteered to do all the organising. Some members had their own plans and others formed small groups using runs provided by Martin. The weather couldn’t have been better even if it was a bit chilly, in fact there were reports of snow showers in Glencoe!  The rain held off and we all enjoyed the scenery and floral delights that area of Scotland has to offer.

Then all too soon it was over and on Monday the group split and 12 members went home whilst six took the ferry from Mallaig to Skye. Staying in Portree a whole day was spent exploring the north of the island. Leaving the island for home via the bridge to Kyle of Lochalsh, the popular Bealach na Ba pass was driven to Applecross. With stunning views it was well worth the detour. After an overnight  stop at Crainlarich it was time for home. A very memorable holiday. Thanks to Martin and Brenda.

We also had a run on the 13th. Just 3 cars met at Sizergh…I think members were still recovering from Scotland!  John and Alex took us through the back roads round Kendal, passing Killington Lake to Sedbergh.  Our coffee stop was at Farfield Mill before taking the A684,   turning left just before Hawes to Hardraw then on to Carperby for lunch at the Wheatsheaf Inn. The homeward journey was south on the B6160 to Cray then north to Hawes heading home via Sedbergh. Thanks to John and Alex.    

April 2019

   Our monthly meeting was held on the 2nd April and was well attended. We welcomed new members Mike and Hazel who are the proud owners of an MG TD, a first for our club.                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         On the 14th April nine cars met at Sizergh for our first run of the year which Roger and Sue had volunteered to organise. It was a chilly day but dry and wth our ‘Tulip’ sheets at the ready we set off  on the first part of the run which took us to Brigsteer, the Lythe Valley, Cartmel and finishing at Holker Hall for coffee where more members were waiting to join us. For the second leg we headed towards Bouth, north to Hawkshead then back down to Newby Bridge, over Strawberry Bank to Bowland Bridge for lunch at the Hare and Hounds. Thanks Roger and Sue for a grand day out.

We are now looking forward to our holiday in Scotland in May. A report on that next month.    

February 2019

The new venue for our monthly meeting proved to be a great improvement from the previous one. Jim and Maz suggested a short “use any car” run finishing with lunch at The Green Farm Cafe at Ireby. For varying reasons only ten members were free that day so the run was cancelled but we all still  met at the cafe for lunch. New members Bob and Sheila (sorry if not spelt right !) were very disappointed to find they were the only ones in an MG…...  Shame on us!