HELMINGHAM HALL VISIT AUG 2ND 2020

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HELMINGHAM HALL VISIT AUG 2ND 2020

by Graham Kirkup

Hi all,

At our last club meeting it was agreed that we would visit Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket instead of our usual visit to Higham Ferrers on Sunday August 2  as recommended by Nigel and Diane.

From their website it is certainly a glorious Hall and grounds, and I have made a provisional booking via their booking form on line, entry fee thought to be £8 at the gate. Period dress is encouraged.

All the usual fascilities are available on site 12:00- 7pm.

Post code IP14 6EF.  via A14 then A140- B1078-B1077 46 miles approx from Cambridge.

It is understood that whilst Higham has been a good venue and run, it is as well to explore other venues as a matter of interest.

Hope to see many of you before then, particularly at the Christmas lunch on Dec15th.

Cheers

Graham Kirkup

 

 

CLUB MEETING THIS THURSDAY 14TH – CHRISTMAS LUNCH SUN DEC15

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CLUB MEETING THIS THURSDAY 14TH – CHRISTMAS LUNCH SUN DEC15

by Graham Kirkup

Hi all,

Just a note about  club meeting, Xmas lunch and tenpin bowling.

Christmas lunch is booked for Sunday December 15 at 12:30 at the White Swan Conington, come to the meeting Thursday or contact Chris or myself to book a place at this friendly informal event as soon as poss. please.

For those who have booked to play tenpin bowling at the Pidley complex Saturday Nov 23 first match 5pm I hope you can witness me beating Maggie’s score again, see you all there, and for the pre-booked meal afterwards. Nigel (probably Dianne) has paid for the match fees in advance so we will need to  refund her £8 per person on the night.

Happy motoring

Graham/Maggie

 

 

 

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Nov 12,2019 |

CAPEL MANOR GARDENS CLASSIC AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

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CAPEL MANOR GARDENS CLASSIC AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

by Graham Kirkup

After a great tour of Classic Team Lotus last week, Hunstanton Kite fayre was a let down as far as our club presence was involved, these things happen.

CAPEL MANOR GARDENS Bullsmore Lane Enfield EN1 4RQ  10am – 4pm       Sunday September 8 Nigel and Diane, subject to weather, have arranged a meeting point at Trumpington Park & Ride to leave at 08:30 for a 1hr drive down the A10 to just beyond the M25 junction25.

To obtain pre entry forms contact www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk (£7 fee or pay £9 on the day)

Enjoy your motoring

Graham Kirkup

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Aug 21,2019 |

CAPEL MANOR GARDENS CLASSIC AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

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CAPEL MANOR GARDENS CLASSIC AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

by Graham Kirkup

The above event is deing arranged by Nigel and Diane Wrenn as they have been to this event before with good experience of it.                                        They will arrange a starting point for Cambridge contingent tba. the event runs from 10am to 5.30pm.

Entry tickets must be applied for individually to www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk for £7 or £9 on the day .

Capel Manor Gardens, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ

Enjoy

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Aug 01,2019 |

CLASSIC TEAM LOTUS VISIT – SUNDAY11 AUGUST

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CLASSIC TEAM LOTUS VISIT – SUNDAY11 AUGUST

by Graham Kirkup

There are spaces for this tour of Classic Team Lotus ,but please respond to myself prior to Thursday August 1st,

This tour of the works/display area normaly costs £45, but by special invitation  we enter the ‘paid for’ section, I would anticipate a voluntary donation to help maintain the set up.

Let me know numbers attending the tour and the meal after please,so that I can inform Lotus and The Bird in Hand pub at Wrenington (lunch).

See previous email of July 18.

Higham Ferrers Aug 4 – The Cambridge area will leave  Eltisley green at 09:15 noting there are two spare tickets for this event – although pre registered they can be transferred to whoever – contact me if you wish to go.

HUNSTANTON KITE FESTIVAL SUNDAY AUG 18  this popular family event is by ticket, but those Norfolk boys are quite relaxed.

CAPEL MANOR GARDENS  SUNDAY SEPT 8  details to follow (Nigel + Diane as contact please)

BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM  SUBSCRIBERS DAY SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 Free entry tickets from classicsworld.co.uk or Tel 01959 543 747.

Cheers

Graham

 

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Jul 27,2019 |

Village fete Eltisley today

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Village fete Eltisley today

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Last minute, but if you fancy displaying you spridget go along to Eltisley today Sat 20th before 1:30pm and join in with chris and Mary Flinders.

There will be a fish and chip super delivered at between 6-8pm for those in need.

Maggie and I will be there ’till about 6:30

Hope some of us locals can make it.

cheers

Graham

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Jul 20,2019 |

CLASSIC TEAM LOTUS VISIT – SUNDAY11 AUGUST

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CLASSIC TEAM LOTUS VISIT – SUNDAY11 AUGUST

by Graham Kirkup

Club member Steve Nash has offered a tour of Classic Team Lotus at their works/display area in Hethel, however spaces are limitted to c 20 so first come first served as they say.

It is arranged that we meet at CTL for the tour at 10:30 the tour takes approx 2.5hrs and includes tea/coffee.

Visitors will need to book in ‘paid for’ version at entry.

The site is near Wymondham off the A11 and approx 50+ miles from Cambridge:

Classic Team Lotus

Potash Lane

Hethel

NR14 8EY

Those travelling from Cambridge direction will meet up at 08:45 at Tesco Milton car park if you wish to travel in convoy.

It is proposed to have a meal afterwards for those interested at a local pub The Bird In The Hand  nearby at Wreningham, which has a long association with Lotus.

This is a great oportunity to see this great place of motor racing history and innovation together with vehicles which are still in the Chapman family ownership.

Please email me prior to Thursday 1st august to book spaces as this is somewhat a one off by arrangement with Steve, it would also be helpful to know numbers wishing to eat at The Bird In The Hand pub afterwards, for obvious catering reasons.

Looking forward to the event and meeting all.

Graham Kirkup      gramag.kirkup@ntlworld.com

ps. planned events: Rally of Ely Sat Aug 3    – Higham Ferrers Sunday Aug4

 

 

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Jul 18,2019 |

KEN KELSO BBQ + ACE CAFE+ CLUB MEETING + KIMBOLTON CLASSIC

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KEN KELSO BBQ + ACE CAFE+ CLUB MEETING + KIMBOLTON CLASSIC

by Graham Kirkup

Hi all,

Hope to see you at Ken’s Fen End Organic Farm CB24 4UP Sunday 7 July midday or Tesco Milton 10:45  fo car run to Ken’s farm.

Tuesday 9 July  re-run Ace Cafe, meet at Nenovo Hotel slip Rd off Stevenage south r-a-b off A1 leading to Nebworth.(subject to weather)

Thursday 11 July club meet at The Swan Conington 8pm + pick up wrist bands for Kimbolton for those who have ordered  them.                              Note: some of us will meet up at Eltisley green to leave in convoy at 09:15 for Kimbolton entry at 10am.

Hope to see you at some of these meets.

Cheers

Graham

 

 

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Jul 03,2019 |

KEN KELSO BBQ SUNDAY 07 JULY AT COTTENHAM

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KEN KELSO BBQ SUNDAY 07 JULY AT COTTENHAM

by Graham Kirkup

Hi all, Ken has kindly invited us to his organic farm for a barbeque (bring your own vituals) he has fashioned a new oil drum for the occasion, if not he has a rotisserie that can cater for ‘frogs’

He would like us there from about midday, so either go direct, or I am arranging a local run of about 25 – 30 miles starting at Milton Tesco CB24 6AY car park at10:45

Ken’s address:

Fen End Organic Farm                                                                                         Oxholme Drove                                                                                                   Cottenham CB24 4UP                                                                                      Directions: From Cambridge B1049 thru’ Cottenham past the church, in 0.5 M turn left at sharp righthand bend Lockspit Hall Drove, staight on to Oxholme Drove, farm on left is approx 1M from main road.

Last time we visited, a few years ago, his racing frogeye was a basket case, he also has an airstrip!!! what can we expect? good weather maybe.

Hope to see you there or at  Mr Tesco’s.

Graham Kirkup 01223 511835

ps

Ace cafe re-arranged for Tuesday July 9

then Kimbolton Castle Sunday July 14

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Jun 18,2019 |

URGENT – ACE CAFE VISIT JUNE 11 CANCELLED

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URGENT – ACE CAFE VISIT JUNE 11 CANCELLED

by Graham Kirkup

Alas the weather has beaten us, and we have cancelled our run to the Ace cafe planned for tomorrow night as 90% chance of rain with heavy rain here a 5pm.

Lets hope for better weather next month – Tuesday July 9th same time same place.

It is so anoying – wanting rain for a week or two as a part time gardener and it turns up as we want to enjoy our great cars.

Cheers

Graham Kirkup

Reply to Graham Kirkup | Jun 10,2019 |

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