alanrichey

Now that Malvern has gone it's time to go local again.  And we need to make the most of this weather.   So we don't need a cafe/garden centre anymore, we can start having a picnic again.

While I was walking round Rutland Water yesterday I found some 'hidden' car parks that are well off the beaten track.   Not only are they quiet, at £3/day they are cheaper than the main ones (£4 for less than 2 hours).   And even better news is that the pay machines are broken so at the moment parking is free  (but bring 3 x £1 coins just in case they fix them over the weekend).

So let's go for 13:00 on Tuesday 13th for our first summer meet.  Don't forget to bring chairs and food/drink.  I'll provide the weather.

Here's the location, just take the South road at the Barnsdale crossroads, go past the Hotel, turn left at the bottom and follow the road to the car parks.  Unfortunately there are sleeping policeman on the road but they are relatively gentle.

Everyone welcome

Al

Unless it's changed from previous years we park/camp on his grass runway.  So plenty of room.

Also a big welcome for Steve, it was good of him to step forward.   It's just unfortunate that no-one volunteered to be Events Secretary so we will have to continue with just minimal support for the official Shows.

Al Richey (Membership Secretary and Webmaster)

30 minutes ago, AndyW said:

Cars on the Farm is a full Fri-Mon weekend event, but you can go just for the Saturday. Cost is £5 for a day ticket. Follow the link in the above post to buy an e-ticket.

It's just an internal meet, organised by the Club, not an official Show, so no need to register, just pay and pitch up.    Highly recommended.   If it wasn't for the Stamford Show I would be staying all weekend.

1 hour ago, Charlie F said:

Alan hi

Thanks for this so what is the full "club" name please and whats the "Cars at the Farm" ?

"Robin Hood Owners Club and Register".     If we get a decent turnout I will get the organisers to change the name to "UK Kit Car Club".   But at the moment I don't want to draw attention to us in case they notice we had only 2 cars last year

I see that registration for the Show has now opened.    Those of us who have been before should have received their invitations by now.    Based on past attendance, we are normally allocated a Club Stand, but as only 2 of us attended last year, that may not happen this year.

The other problem is that it clashes with the "Cars at the Farm' meet.    However, for those of us (like me) who intend to just go to that meet for the Saturday, you can go to Stamford on the Sunday to make a full weekend of it.

The numbers are limited so if you do decide to go I would get in early.   You can register at https://stamfordcarshow.co.uk/  Remember to fill in the "Club" box so that we can maintain the Club Stand. (Still uses the Robin Hood name)

For those who haven't been before, it's a nice Show held right in the middle of Stamford (Voted "Best Place to Live" a few years ago) so you can wander round the town as well as looking at the cars.

While entry is nominally free, the event is run for charity and they suggest a £5 donation on entry to the field.

If anyone has any questions, let me know.

See you there

Al

May was an average month.   We had 30 members up for renewal but only 16 of them actually renewed.   But we got 9 new members to partially balance the loss and 2 members who came back after a few years away.   To be honest I would always trade new or returning members who are hopefully keen to join in, with older members who probably gave up contributing to the forum or attending meetings some time ago.   It gives us a very healthy total of 350 members. So I am very pleased to welcome all the new and returning members.  Here they are, username, location and Area Secretary.

Dave pitt                          Scarborough               Grim

Brian Buckley                  Hatfield Heath             nelmo

Richardm6994                  Derby                         andi                 (Return)

Neelesh Mohun                Huntingdon                 alanrichey

Ross McKenzie                 Banchory                    soupstone

Adam Hirst                       Bedford                      alanrichey

Paul Newton                    Ilminister                     apgodden

Stephen Rees                  Basingstoke                 apgodden         (Return)

Christian Thomas             Liskeard                       Robbie 2B

Stu                                   Pontefract                    Grim

LCM Repairs                    Stoke-on-Trent              Andi

Cheers

Al Richey (Membership Secretary)

I’m in Estonia at the moment so can’t help  Can you liaise with Kerry and Tractor to see what is practical/achievable?  With no events Secretary anything we can get there is a bonus.

According to the web site setting up the stand is allowed from Friday 12:00 and camping available Friday night

It's getting closer to the National Kit Car Show at Malvern.  This should be one of the highlights of the season and also we hold the AGM there so it is important people attend.

I hope many of you are coming, but I have to apologise in advance for the reduced support we are providing.   Despite numerous requests over the last year for a volunteer to fill the vacant Events Secretary position no-one has come forward.   I have managed to arrange for the Club to have a stand, and for a room to hold the AGM, but as I am already holding 3 of the official posts for the Club I really don't have the time to take on the work of the Events Secretary as well.

Please have a read of the Terms of Reference for the post (https://www.rhocar.org/index.php?/forums/topic/50463-terms-of-reference-for-club-officials/#comment-410611 and if you do decide to help out the Club by volunteering then please fill out a proposal form as shown in the AGM topic (https://www.rhocar.org/index.php?/forums/topic/50681-agm-2023/#comment-411746

Hope to see you there.

Al (Membership Secretary, Webmaster & Area Secretary for the East of England )

Bought forward 24 hours as the weather today was so good.    A good run out and a nice lunch and then some obligatory tinkering on my car to try and release the gear change system (long story).    Thanks to all.

Al

April was very much a mixed month.   Of the 30 members up for renewal only a disappointing 18 members continued.   On the other hand, my prediction of the improving weather attracting new registrations came true and we got a record (for me) 12 new & returning (after a few years away) members.

So, our new & returning members are: (Username, location and Area Sec)

Michael Perrin             Ormskirk                     Darrell
DavePro62                   Dunstable                   AlanRichey     (Return)
Craig Morton               Aberdeen                    soupstone
Vic Poole                      Taunton                      apgodden       (Return)
Robert Taylor               Waddington                AlanRichey
Rob.J                             Preston                       Darrell
James Deveraux          Hilpurton                    apgodden
John Hawkins              Maidstone                  Nelmo
BullCrums (Alan)          Sunderland                alantoon         (Return)
Norfolk chris                 North Walsham         AlanRichey     (Return)
Martin                            Derby                         andi
Routely1985 (Martin)   Tavistock                   Robbie 2B

So welcome to all, and it's great to see the returnees.   Although it's a shame to lose existing members, it is probably inevitable as people get old/ill and cars are sold.   But it's very reassuring to see new blood coming into the Club.

We have recently had a couple of members who moved house and hadn't received the latest magazine.   They had updated the address in their profile and thought that was sufficient.  Unfortunately we do not get a notification if changes to a profile so no-one knew of the move.

So if you do move house then please let me know directly by either messaging me or emailing me at membership@rhocar.org so I can update the master database.

Al

Mine are anchored to the floor with a reinforcing steel panel underneath.  I would be a bit surprised if the tunnel sides have the structural strength needed.

After an enjoyable Stilton Cheese Run last Sunday it's time to look ahead.   The weather next week looks good so we are going to meet up for lunch at one of our usual cafes, the Harvest Barn near Peterborough (PE7 3DR).    Timing is 12:00 on Thursday 4th May.   I will have to book a table, so if anyone outside of the East England area wishes to come please let me know

Al

I would like to think that anyone who parks on the stand and uses the facilities would also have supported the Club by joining it and becoming a member. But no one will check if you are a member, and all RH owners are welcome.  So it’s really up to your conscience

All the flags should be at Malvern, so you could grab one there.  I shall be bringing one, the ball race is broken but it is still usable.

I wish my Superspec had been given a Q plate.    Would have solved all my emission problems at a stroke 

The organisers of the show (https://nationalkitcarshow.co.uk/) have released the maps for the events, a general overview and a detailed one showing allocation of Club stands, copies attached.    We have been allocated Slots D4 & D5.    I'll post more details as they become available.

Hope to see you all there.

Malvern Kit Car General Site Plan.pdf Malvern Kit Car 2023 Club Site Plan.pdf

What a miserable Easter Monday    But the weather tomorrow morning looks fine so as a last minute decision we are going to have a run over to the cafe at the Rutland Nursey (on the South Shore of Rutland Water) at LE15 8RN.   Meeting up at 12:15, all are welcome.

Cheers

Al

They are all on YouTube.   Just search for Robin Hood build manual.

Yes, blame it on a senior moment     Original post edited just in case.

Postscript:   Had be cancelled last minute as weather changed.

A new month and what looks like much better weather than we had for March.   We have the Stilton Cheese Run on 23rd April to look forward to but let's kick off with a meet next week. 

Present plan is to visit the Mulberry Cafe at the Bosworth's Garden Centre at Elton (PE8 6SH) on Wednesday (5th) at 12:30.

I'll be booking a table so if anyone from outide our area wants to join us then let me know,

March was not a good month.  We had 45 renewals due and only 33 members actually renewed.   And we only picked up 5 new members, so we lost 7 overall.  I blame the weather.  I gather it was one of the wettest March for years (and I personally got caught in a massive rain storm on the way to the GBS Coffee & Cake meet).

Anyway we move into a new month and hopefully people will be taxing their cars and getting out and signing up.   Meanwhile our new Members are: (Username, location and Area Sec)

Zoran Popov           Gloucester              Robbie 2B
John Ryan               Largo, Florida
Chris Summers      Bromsgrove             richyb66
Mark Sawyer          Maidenhead             apgodden
Mark Roberts         Basildon                   nelmo  

So welcome to all, and a special welcome to our first member from the good ol' USA  (Although he is actually a brit so I am not sure that counts )

Cheers

Al

Last minute decision to meet up, when I saw the weather was OK today and rubbish for the foreseeable future.   So off to one of multiple garden centres (actually the associated cafe) that we visit.   Good to get together again and lovely day for a drive.

Next chance is GBS Coffee & Cakes but weather not looking too good.  Will probably be another last minute decision.