2006
Our monthly meetings are normally held from 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month. Most Members take the opportunity to dine at the venue. Some even take
to drink!
Use this drop down list to jump to the month you want...
January Thursday 5,
Coal
House Inn, ApperleyAt this meeting we look forward to planning our calendar
Agenda...
- Review November's action points
- Marvel at the Christmas Dinner
- There is no drive planned for January
- Suggested dates for meetings in 2006 - first Thursday of each month?
- Suggested dates for drives in 2006 - the second Sunday after the meeting?
- Any other business
Action points...
- The next meeting will again be at the Coal House Inn
- We would approach Edwards Mazda to see if they are willing to hold their
BBQ for us in August
- Suggestions for future venues should be forwarded to Alan Wilson
- The full year's drive schedule was agreed - see the
Drives section
- Trevor and Gloria mentioned the Coleford Motor Festival again - April 17th
- see the National Events section
- Harry would ask the Oxford Area if they would like our help during the
Spring Rally
Two or three of us tucked into the famous Steak-on-a-Stone! Matt tried
to eat two before Harry spotted the error of his ways!
February Thursday 2,
Coal
House Inn, Apperley
Agenda...
- Review January's action points
- Meetings
- Drives
- National Events
- Any other business
Action points...
- The proposed run to Aberystwyth was cancelled as it was felt that the
drive for March covered the same area
- Gloria asked that forms be submitted for the Coleford event
- Oxford Area replied thanking us for our offer of help, they would let us
know nearer the time (Spring Rally)
March Thursday 2,
Anchor Inn, Welland
Agenda...
- Review February's action points
- Meetings
- Drives
- Trevor to update us
- Drive to Lead and silver mine at Llywernog (Jon Peberdy)
- National Events
- Harry to update us
- Coleford Carnival of Transport (Trevor Clark)
- Any other business
Action points...
Debbie was very impressed, or is that embarrassed, by the rendition of happy
birthday, twice!
April Thursday 6,
Royal Oak, Much Marcle
Baynhall garage brought along two Mk3's for us to play with! Very nice!
Agenda...
- Review March's action points
- Meetings
- Drives
- National Events
- Harry to update us
- Coleford Carnival of Transport (Trevor Clark)
- Spring Rally - meeting point for the convoy?
- New address for the Area website
- Any other business
Action points...
- Remarkably - none - again!
May Thursday 4,
Royal Oak, Gretton
We booked a table for 24 overlooking the fantastic view from the
conservatory. And they had Stowfords for Trevor!
Agenda...
- Review April's action points
- Meetings
- Drives
- National Events
- Someone to update us
- Spring Rally - meeting point for the convoy?
- Any other business
Unfortunately Harry was unable to chair this meeting.
June Thursday 1,
Coal
House Inn, Apperley
Hopefully outside in the glorious sunshine!
Agenda...
- Review May's action points
- Meetings
- Alan to update us
- Where is July's meeting?
- Drives
- Trevor to update us
- Treasure Hunt and Barbecue
- National Events
- Someone to update us
- Nothing now till the National Rally in September
- Any other business
We did manage to sit outside on this occasion!
Although Harry started his new job this week and was not sure whether he
would be able to make it, he did in fact manage (albeit in a BMW). Thanks to Bryan for
offering to stand in!
July Thursday 6,
Fleece Inn,
Bretforton
Agenda...
- Review June's action points
- Meetings
- Drives
- National Events
- Coventry Festival of Motoring
- National Rally
- Any other business
- On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July we are all invited to a fun day at
Edwards Mazda, i.e., barbecue, games and a chance to go out with a driver
from "The Advanced Motorists' Institute"
- On Saturday 5 August we are all invited to a barbecue at Nick Humphris
place, 1800 till late. Bring your own meat, fish and vegetables, etc.
Do not expect deserts like Gloria's they are unbeatable. Those who
wish to camp over can do so in a small paddock at the rear of the house.
There is plenty of safe parking in the paddock. Nick is trying to
arrange a guest appearance of a modified/refurbished MX5. Area -
Cheltenham.
A very nice looking pub this one! I must remember to bring the wife
here!
August Thursday 3,
Edwards Mazda, Kempsey
01905 821132
Map
Following previous years' successful events we hope to be invited back for another Open Day and Barbecue
No agenda for this meeting
September Thursday 7,
Coal
House Inn, Apperley
Agenda...
- Review July's action points
- Meetings
- Drives
- National Events
- Harry to update us...
- National Rally
- Any other business
- Elect a new Drives Coordinator
- Valerie Fox
Ellie Peberdy was voted in as our new Drives Coordinator. Thanks were
given by everyone to the outgoing Trevor Clark
We also had quite a few new faces at this meeting. How we continue to
grow!
October Thursday 5,
Royal Oak, Much Marcle
Agenda...
- Review September's action points
- Meetings
- Drives
- Ellie to update us...
- October's drive by John and Penny White
- National Events
- Any other business
We're getting too big for our boots now - we need to be finding bigger
venues!
November Thursday 2,
Coal
House Inn, Apperley
Agenda...
- Review October's action points
- Meetings
- Alan to update us...
- Menu choices for the MX-mas Dinner
- Drives
- Ellie to update us...
- November's drive by Rob Cater
- National Events
- Any other business
- Area Coordinators' Meeting, Sunday 12 November
There were well over 30 people at this meeting - a record? We are going
to need considerably bigger venues!
December Sunday 10,
The Beckford Inn,
Beckford
MX-mas Dinner
- We have our own private room - The Breadon
- We can have one big table
- We only have to pay £5.00 deposit
- Balance due on the day
- We need to tell them our menu choices by the end of November
- Cost to be confirmed but should be about £20 to £25 for 3 courses
- Suggest 12.30 for 13.00
Please take a look at the
menu and let Alan know your choices at the November meeting
