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Transcript of around70mile ered Allinallwehadcov co softerri untryroads fic
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topless where possible of course. But then again, I was officially workingso couldn’t be seen to be enjoying myself too much!
A rest halt had been thoughtfully planned about half way through theadventure, giving everyone a chance to congregate, muse over the routeand break out the butties. Anne does knock together a pretty mean bap– Marks and Sparks ham no less. Anyway, even the interval had beenplanned to be in a truly idyllic location – Froghall Wharf in the ChurnetValley, which was really pretty with the Caldon canal beneath the hugewalled railway wharf.
Refreshed, relaxed and having enjoyed the beautiful setting, it was offagain with the faultless road book to take in some more of our best roadsstraddling Staffordshire and Cheshire, pausing occasionally to take in theview or grab another picture before finally winding our way back to thestart point where we could chat about what we’d seen. One couple hadturned over two pages by mistake and got lost, although they wereconvinced they had a page missing. I guess we’ll never know for sure, butthis sort of thing is what makes an event stick in your mind, bringing asmile to your lips long after the car has been put away and no doubt atopic for conversation at the next meeting. For now, though, it was out
with the wicker hampers and the check cloths again as travel rugs werestrewn around, tea, coffee (and maybe a bit of wine for the non-drivers)flowed and cakes and more sarnies were happily munched.
Rob Nason then took over proceedings during this most convivialgathering, getting down to the serious business of raising a bit more cashfor the club’s chosen charities. Lots of raffle tickets had been purchasedfor a whole host of donated prizes. No, I didn’t win anything, but thenagain I never do. It was then on to an impromptu auction for a couple ofmore select items before the day drew to a close.
All in all we had covered around 70 miles of terrific country roads,enjoyed fabulous views and truly iconic motor cars. In addition to this, ahugely impressive £3985 had been raised for a children’s hospice (TheDonna Louise Trust), The Clough Animal Sanctuary and The Staffs AirAmbulance. It was a perfect demonstration of what your local club isabout and how it can be the warm, friendly, family environment that youand your MG should be taking full advantage of to swap stories over adrink, get advice from fellow members, even buy and sell any bits andbobs. So whatever you do, just make sure you get to be a part of the clubscene. You won’t regret it. Now, who’s got a ZR they don’t want?
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