MCC Autumn Newsletter

FOUNDERS NIGHT. Since we compiled the list of known events for Triple we have had a note from Alan Grassam saying that he and John Burton are organising a get together to drink the club toast at The Royal Oak, Hardington Mandeville which is somewhere in deepest Somerset. E-Mail me for contact information.

No matter where you decide to celebrate this special evening we wish you well and at 9 o`clock when we all drink the toast to the club and its members past, present and future, let`s remember the importance of our sport and the satisfaction we, and others, all get from it. Long may it continue.

SHELSLEY WALSH. What a wonderful weekend this turned out to be and wasn`t it splendid to see so much interesting machinery and so many MCC members at what was, after all, the MAC, celebrating its centenary with the sort of event it has made so much its own. At a time when we are naturally concerned with our centenary we should remember that the Midland Automobile Club was also founded in 1901 and just as we have become synonymous with the three long classic trials so they have always been linked with that famous Worcestershire hillclimb. So from one great club to another …. Congratulations!

Printing schedules prevented coverage of Shelsley in the current Triple but the next issue, which should be with you just before Christmas will contain a full report and lots of pictures.

CENTENARY SCRAPBOOK. For those of you who are anxious to know when this will appear the answer is NOW. Copies, price £7.50 including post and packing are available from the President, address as above. Please send your cheque with the order.

To avoid disappointment let us stress that this is not another club history; that has already been done by Peter Garnier. This is simply a book to be enjoyed by anyone interested in our sort of motorsport over the last hundred years with of course an MCC bias. Many articles and stories have been contributed by members while much has been culled from books and magazines over the period. As befits a scrapbook, there are lots of photographs and drawings and while the quality of some have been affected by the passing years all are interesting and will, we hope, stir happy memories in the reader`s mind. We think you will enjoy it.

MCC CHRISTMAS CARDS. Yes, it really is that time again. This year we have a new design based on the cover of the Centenary Scrapbook. We think you will like it and be proud to send it to your friends. Order now from the President with your cheques as we have only commissioned a limited print run. The price is £6.50 for a pack of 10 including p & p.

BANBURY ENIGMA SOCIAL RUN. This is the event to replace the Edinburgh Trial. Full details and entry form are enclosed with this letter. Time is short so please enter NOW!

STOP PRESS. As we are writing this the MSA has warned of new permit restrictions due to the latest F & M outbreaks. This could affect our future plans but we will keep members informed including a weekly news update on our website. Just log on to www.ukmotorsport.com/mcc. Keep your fingers crossed, this may be a false alarm.

Published on the Classical Gas Web Site on 11th September 2001 with the kind permission of John Aley