North Devon Sports & Classic Car Club

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1 North Devon Sports & Classic Car Club JANUARY 2015

2 NORTH DEVON SPORTS & CLASSIC CAR CLUB Founded 1985 CHAIRMAN SECRETARY John Snell Alex Lain Yackatoon House Mercaston House Week, Harracott South Street Barnstaple EX31 3JG Braunton EX33 2AA Ph: Ph: EDITOR / MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Claudine Snell Yackatoon House Week, Harracott Barnstaple EX31 3JG Ph: Mobile Claudine@snell.wyenet.co.uk Website: The Editor will be pleased to print any items of News, Views and Events submitted by members. Deadline before 20 th of each month Items for print may also be forwarded via any Committee Member. COMMITTEE MEMBERS for 2013/14 President Vice Chairman Treasurer Len Jones George Rogers David Cunliffe Committee Members David Ginns Glen Merritt John Whitehead Joan Whitehead Patsie Blacker

3 JANUARY NDSCCC EVENTS th New Year Carvery/Disco The Royal Hotel Bideford Claudine Snell th Nosh and Natter - The Bell - Chittlehampton John & Geraldine MARCH 29 th AGM - Park Hotel Barnstaple Alex Lain MAY 15 th - 18 th ARSA - Twinned with NDSCCC - Return visit to France Alex Lain May NON CLUB EVENTS th Merton Village Fayre Form in body of mag 9 th Ashreigney Country Fundraisers Vintage Gathering car boot-auto Jumble Derek Turner Chairman s end of year Report Dear Members. I am sitting writing this in the sunshine as Claudine and I have been over in Cyprus for Christmas and New Year. Looking back on the past year of club events, I would like to thank all those members who helped by attending those events and also assisting on the day. Some were better attended than others, but they were all successful and I am sure enjoyed by those who came along. It is a great time to catch up with friends and enjoy the social side of the club. The year ended most successfully with the Christmas gathering in the Barnstaple Pannier Market. Our thanks, once again, go to Glenn Merritt for all the effort he made in making sure that the day was the success it was. Also to Peter and Petrina Westaway and John and Joan Whitehead for all their help on the day. The public turned up in great numbers coming to admire the many cars, motor bikes and VWs that were on display. Also to listen to the music by the George Formby Tribute band. Our thoughts go out to David Ginns who has been in hospital since before Christmas, we wish him and any other members who are not in the best of health a swift recovery, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the coming season. We wish every one of you and your families, and all the very best for John

4 Dave Baskerville Auto Services Ltd Specialists for Classic/Sports and Competition Cars 3 Sanders Yard, Brynsworthy, Barnstaple, Devon Tel: All carburettor work undertaken. Spares carried/sourced for Weber, SU & Dellorato. Other services available include: Rolling Road Tuning All Engine, Gearbox and Mechanical rebuilds Race engine preparation for classics/historic Restoration undertaken Servicing If you have any questions or need technical advice please caroline@baskervilleautos.eclipse.co.uk Pannier Market Christmas Event Display of vehicles What a fantastic day it was. To all those members and other exhibiters who turned up on the Sunday, we thank you. It was every one of you who created drew in so many people off the High Street. Many of them telling us what a great atmosphere there was and were so impressed by the many wonderful vehicles. There were over 50 cars, 10 VW Camper vans and more than 20 motorbikes all gathered under one roof. Our thanks go to Glenn Merritt, the organizer of this event, for the effort he put into making it such a success. Well done. Glenn. Also to Peter and Trish and John and Joan Whitehead for assisting in making sure everything went smoothly on the day. Everyone was saying what a great atmosphere there was. Not forgetting of course having, once again, the swinging music from the George Formby Tribute Band. They certainly had the feet tapping! And on top of all that our chairman, John, enrolled 11 new members on the day. We must have been doing something right! Thank you also to those who contributed with prizes towards the raffle, it was very much appreciate. We made 50.

5 Nosh & Natter Xmas lunch

6 W Reg Renault Megan 1600 cc - 2 Owners from New 55,000 Miles Good Condition Metallic Green Full M.O.T. Taxed until end of September Phone: Len Jones or Mob: Capri 2.8i inj Special & 1955 Ford Popular Photos of Ford Popular showing complete restoration Both in excellent condition Contact Bill Underwood for further details. Ph: x Steel Wheels for Jaguar MK2 4 with Hub Caps and Rim-Bellishers 110 complete ******* 2 Good Tyres Nankang EX /60R 14 91H the pair ******** Set of 4 BF-Goodrich Tyres (G Force Winter 195/65 R15 91H) 500/600 Miles only ONO Phone: David Ginns or Mobile:

7 My father-in-law wants to sell this as room required. It s a 2 owner Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 Alfetta 1978 model. This has 38k from new with full service history locally at what was Goose Green garage in Bideford it is a Devon car. Last MOT in 09 with full service, battery, radiator brakes inc rear calipers. It was then put straight back into his dry garage till now. The engine etc all runs smoothly and I have driven it to Abbotsham and back up to temperature. Bodily very sound it would appear to an ex mot tester but front wings have flaking paint due to poor prep work at some point and tailgate rusted. Alloy wheels fitted but original steel wheels in boot. He would love this car to remain and loved in North Devon. The car comes with original bill of sale and I consider a rare find, Ziebarted from new hence lack of rot. Looking for offers near to 3k and willing to offer ramp viewing in Bideford. Contact: Kevin Gay 41 St Marys Close Taddiport Torrington COBBATON COMBAT COLLECTION TEL: E- Mail: info@cobbatoncombat.co.uk Over 70 vehicles and thousands of smaller items, all under cover Militaria & Souvenir Shop - NAAFI Canteen Truck 1st April to Oct 31st, open till Closed Saturdays July and August till 5.00 open each day NEW MEMBERS - December 2014 Victor & Jean Bond Ilfracombe Jaguar XK8 Mercedes W140 Andrew Brown Whiddon Valley Triumph Stag Sports Terry Byworth Buckland Brewer Porche 944SZ Stephen Croome Ashford Austin A35 VW Camper T2 Tim & Alex Hatcher South Molton MG GVT8 Tracy Henly & Geoff Hayward Barnstaple Mercedes 280SE Clive & Frank Jones- Barnstaple Fiat 500 Abarth David Kaniewicz Goodleigh - Autobianchi Bianchina Special Cabriolet Barry Morris Woolcombe Vehicle being restored Steven & Wendy Notschild Bideford - MG TF James & Rachael Wilson Barnstaple Ford Cortina

8 ARSA twinned with NDSCC Return visit to France Brittany FRIDAY 15 TH - 18 TH MAY 2015 The crossing will be on the 8am ferry from Plymouth Friday 15th May, return 3pm ferry from Roscoff Monday 18th May Anyone interested please let Alex know a.s.a.p. so that our hosts have an idea of how big a party we will be. They already have plans for outings on the Saturday and Sunday. Alex Return ferry cost (at the moment) for car and two passengers. Ph: alex@northdevonpa.co.uk If you would like to be a part of this trip, but do not want to billet with a Host, you can arrange your own accommodation. But I can assure you that we have always been extremely well looked after, and made most welcome. Another year has nearly passed and we're all a little older. Last summer felt hotter and winter seems much colder. There was a time not long ago when life was quite a blast. Now I fully understand about 'Living in the Past'. We used to go to weddings, football games and lunches, Now we go to funeral homes and after-funeral brunches. We used to have hangovers, from parties that were gay. Now we suffer body aches and wile the night away. We used to go out dining, and couldn't get our fill. Now we ask for doggie bags, come home and take a pill. We used to often travel to places near and far. Now we get sore asses from riding in the car. We used to go to nightclubs and drink a little booze. Now we stay home at night and watch the evening news. That, my friend is how life is, and now my tale is told. So, enjoy each day and live it up... before you're too damn old.

9 NOSH & NATTER January 15th 2015 The Bell - Chittlehampton 12.30pm for 1pm Please Contact John or Geraldine Kenyon to put your name down Ph:

10 Saturday January 10 th pm till Late THE ROYAL HOTEL, BIDEFORD One of the locally owned Brend Hotels THREE COURSE MEAL Starter Carvery Desert Coffee 20 per person The final numbers with payment no later than the 27 th December If possible it would be appreciated if you could let us know before the cut off date, so that we have an idea of numbers. There will be a raffle so prizes would be appreciated. To book your place and make payment please return slip. New Year Carvery & Disco Cheques made out to NDSCCC Post to: NDSCCC Dinner c/o Claudine Snell, Yackatoon House, Week, Harracott, Barnstaple, North Devon. EX31 3JG Name Number of meals required Signature Payment 20 per person.

11 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY MARCH 29 th 2015 THE PARK HOTEL, BARNSTAPLE 12pp Roast Beef & Desert You will receive this special price, provided you return the form at the bottom of this page to the address as shown, by 25 th February 2015 No form, no special price, no reserved space Lunch 12.45pm AGM to start 2.15pm upstairs Parking to the rear of the hotel. Taw Garages. In accordance with the rules, if anyone has any proposal that they would like to have included on the agenda for the AGM please put it in writing and pass it on to John Snell (Chairman) or any committee member. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS BY 25 th February Please support your club and show that you care, by attending this meeting. Name:.. Number of meals required:. TO BE PAID ON THE DAY Please return this form to: Alex Lain - Mercaston House South Street - Braunton EX33 2AA Ph: alex@northdevonpa.co.uk