Darrell

Hi All, thinking ahead, who is thinking of taking the trip down to the national kit car show in Malvern in June?

Last year a group of us met in Warrington (can't remember the car park we met in!) and Ian did the best job ever and led the convoy directly to the venue, same again this year Ian?  Some camped overnight, but all in all a fab time was had.

I am planning on making the trip but can only make the Saturday, setting of early 'ish, getting there viewing stands and cars, having a chat/ catching up and setting of back about 5pm 'ish.

Let's hope for dry weather.

who's got it in their diary?

Darrell

Hi All, this Sunday sees the car meet at Charity Farm, Wrightington. I won’t be there am away with family, if any of you attend take some pictures especially of your car(s) amongst all the others. Details in the event calendar. Fingers crossed for a dry day, have fun everyone. 

I always put mine in before the date just in case it needs some fettling and have no problems with the dates, MOT is always dated from the expiry date.

Hi All,

looks like a dry day tomorrow (Sunday 24th March) maybe a bit chilly!!!

I am planning on having a drive out in the morning, only if sun shining and no chance of rain (both Alexa and the BBC say no rain, they have been known to be wrong before, lol)

Meet a Tickled Trout 1030am, out to Gisburn on the A59, A682, A65 brew at Goat gap cafe?, A687, A683, Quernmore, A6 south to the snack bar by Fowler Hill Lane - about 100 miles

Any one else?

Darrell

Hi,

Last year I met a couple of guys with a RH at Charity Farm car meet on 02/04/23, we got chatting and one of their hobbies was track days at Oulton Park, they suggested we come down and watch the goings on and a chance for club members to get together. True to form I didn't get a number and my brain has filed somewhere safe the names!!!!

Are you out there gents, message me and we can progress this idea

fingers crossed

Darrell

Hi All, I have started to put some dates in for a few car meets we could meet up at, see my message to the group for more info and thoughts for 2024.

Any drives out I plan will be in here, if you plan any put a time and meeting point on here and you may get some company.

have fun

On 1/13/2024 at 3:29 PM, LeicJim3a said:

Finished under the bonnet, the next stop is interior carpet, centre console then onto brakes  Bonner went away for paint earlier this week 

 

 

Looking fab, well done

what a treasure trove 

I can't believe the tyres are still inflated!!!

not sure if any of these are any use, found them whilst I was searching the web for similar 'stuff'

VG loom update found 02.03.23.docx vicki_green_pinto_wiring_loom.pdf

I assume the question you are asking is - should I buy it?

may I make the following comments...

what's the reason they are selling it? can't seem see that other than garage space needed.

if it is registered correctly as a Robin Hood and the chassis and engine numbers match with the paperwork - that's a great sign

ask for the reg no - would be worth doing an MOT check on gov.uk etc

all the major parts seem to be there, you may need to source some bits and pieces to complete it.

I was always steered away from an unfinished project, because there was usually a reason it was unfinished possibly someone who had bitten off more than they could handle!!

If you are up for a challenge there are many positives, have a good look at the car - is it well made, cables/ pipes clipped neatly stuff like that may show some care and love has been put in it. 

Only you can make the decision, hope this helps.

have fun

Darrell

Hi All,

here's some photos from our trip through the lights tonight, thanks to Rob.J for meeting up, hope you got home OK!?

still can't work out what the lad who shouted "go on do a wheelie" meant!!!!! 

have fun everyone

Darrell

Hi All,

It is looking dry for Monday 9th October evening 

How about a 7.30pm meet up at B&Q Blackpool just off the M55 junction 4, then a ride through the illuminations, I will find a chippy that's open and a place to stop for a photo 

let me know if you are coming so I know who to wait for

looking forward to seeing you

Darrell

1 hour ago, alanrichey said:

Not one of our better months, but I guess it is to be expected as the season draws to a close.  Twelve members did not renew. However, the good news is we received seven new members.   So we welcome:

Username                  Location                  Area Secretary

Brian Curtis               Wallingford                apgodden

Becky                        Wolverhampton         richyb66

Steve Ralph               Nelson                      Darrell

dcsinclair22              Eastbourne               nelmo

landie (Philip)            Chelmsford               nelmo

Eric                             Colchester                nelmo

Eddie Brooks             Gainsborough          Grim

 

 

welcome on board everyone

Hi All,

Anyone fancy a trip through the famous Blackpool illuminations and a bag of chips and a chat?

We did one last year but in December, dry but cold and we just caught the chippy before it shut!!!

It would be a last minute 'ish' notice to fit in with the weather maybe a Monday or Wednesday in October.

Last time we met at 7.30pm at B&Q Blackpool drove through the lights, didn't stop to take a photo by the tower (will rectify that this year!!!) and had some chips (may need to find an open one before the trip)

Let me know

Darrell

22 hours ago, alanrichey said:

Another month gone by, and this one was fairly quiet compared with previous months, although still showing the same pattern.  Only 32 members were up for renewal and 24 of them stayed with us.  To balance that we had 5 new members join us:

GIWRS (Paul)                       Chorley                        Darrell

B20  (Moritz)                        Germany                     Me

Paul Dalton                           Deal                             nelmo

Jimmy Jago (Anthony)         Sandy                         Me

Kenner (Andrew)                   Featherstone              Grim

So welcome one and all.

Al (Membership Secretary)

 

Welcome to you all 

with apologies, I cannot now make this, unless things change but this will be last minute

Hi,

I would like to gauge opinion as to what you want to do as a NW England member of the UK Kit Car Club.

Please could I ask you to spend a few moments and answer the questions on the link below. By doing this it will give me an indication as to what to expect and who is interested in doing what.

Many thanks

Darrell

NW Area Secretary

https://forms.office.com/e/eLuSisEWPE

Hi All,

Well that was an interesting day, in a great way and very different.

Five Club mates met up today (13/08/23) at the NT car park, Alderley Edge, parked in reserved parking places, chatted about our cars/ weather/ etc before the rain drove us to the mining museum where Phil showed us around explaining and amazing us with his knowledge of the area and the copper mining operations that have been in evidence for thousands of years. We then donned hard hats and made our way to one of the mines to have a look round, it was a 'hole' too far for me!! But the other intrepid explorers ventured deep under ground.

A great venue for future club meets with chance to see the mines, have a drive out from there as a club (need a local club member to use their knowledge for this) or just have a chat over a brew at the nearby tea room (something we didn't get round to today) One for next year me thinks.

I have included a selection of photos I took and I know others took some so more to follow.

Thanks to Steve (Foz), Nathaniel (GambolGold), Ian (IanS), Phil (phil lilley) for a great club meet up.

Here's to the next one

Darrell

Fabulous, fingers crossed for some dry weather 

Hi All,

Just wondering if you had managed to check your diaries.

Our next run out is planned...

When - Sunday 13th August

Time - 10am

Where - National Trust Car Park, Alderley Edge SK10 4UB

parking spaces reserved, café on site, kick some tyres and chat cars and a chance to explore some mines if you fancy it (not for me!!)

Let me know, hopefully see you on Sunday.

thanks

Darrell

On 8/3/2023 at 9:02 PM, 2bTom said:

Message from Darrell as he is having a problem accessing the forum from his iphone.

 

This Sunday 6th August it's the first in the month so it is time for the Corner House meet at Charity Farm 

event time - 0830 to 1230pm 'ish

where: Charity Farm Fisheries, Wrightington, Smithy Brow, Wigan, WN6 9PP

Any one in the area up for a meet up, brew and chat?

Just seen on Facebook this has been cancelled by the organisers, next one scheduled for September 3rd.

1 hour ago, Darrell said:

Thanks Tom, am back on. Weather permitting I will be getting there about 1000-1015 ish

Just seen on Facebook that the organisers have cancelled this event. Next one scheduled for September 3rd.

On 7/23/2023 at 4:43 PM, alanrichey said:

Better today, we managed 5 cars.   And there were a few more on the other stands as well, but nowhere near as many as normal.  I think people were put off by yesterday, and anyone from the North was still drowning    Better luck next year.#

Well done to those stalwarts, as you say fingers crossed for next year 

9 hours ago, IanS said:

This is just down the road from me and I have just had notification.

https://www.greatbritishmotorshows.com/event/cheshire-classic-and-performance-motor-show-at-arley-hall-and-gardens/

Down side is that they require £7 entrance fee.

Anyone interested?

I am, sounds like a great day out 

On 7/28/2023 at 10:28 PM, GambolGold said:

Back off holiday. Plans to drive to Alderley Edge?

Hope you had a fab time, see you at Alderney Edge about 10am, fingers crossed for dry weather