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Also you may like to view this trailer for a similar journey portrayed in a stunning film.
Link to the trailer of the 1999 film “The Straight Story”, the trailer probably does not do full justice to the whole film.
I have seen it - - - - - and it is a beautifully crafted, directed and produced picture; made for the sake of movie-art plus the story rather than just box-office $ returns !!!!!
Well observed writing, and what one could call an expected but heart warming film.
Michael Fishwick is raising money for Alzheimer’s Research.
Mike has been a member of the Jowett Club, North West Section, for many
years. He has attended meetings with his late father Jim in his ex-Roy Braddock Jowett
8 lorry and has regularly taken part with it in the annual London to Brighton Commercial
Vehicle drive. In 2012 and 2013 he won the prize for long distance attendance.
However, for the last 18 months Mike has been restoring his T20 Ferguson
tractor, which had been in the shed for many years. He is going to do the famous drive
from John O’Groat’s to Land’s End around mid-August to raise money for Alzheimer's
Research in memory of his father.
Alzheimer’s Research is financing some really hopeful research and most of us
know of a person or a family affected by one of the forms of dementia. Mike is funding
this project himself. You can support him by making a donation. See http://www.justgiving.com/Michael-Fishwick and follow the link to his webpage ( yes
– Mike with a webpage!!) for information about the route, photos, details of the
restoration and general updates.
If any members would like to join Mike en route – to drive along with, or have
a mini-meet for lunch, this would be a terrific moral booster for him. Contact Kate Jelen
if you would like to do this. Katejelen'at'hotmail.com / ( Tel: 01457 857089).
They were busy through the day with people interested in what they were doing, and showing people the plans they've got.
Great sunny afternoon, met some former members of the club, and a nice day out. Lots of prewar and vintage cars there, with a few more modern cars thrown in.
Don't forget that even if we can't all directly help Michael on his epic journey, we can donate a pound or two to such a good cause to show him we are all right behind him.
Mike is continuing on his way, despite the rotten weather he's been facing. Kate's latest update of his progress:
"Fort Augustus to Tyndrum
After a good breakfast and a donation from the landlady at the B & B, and bidding farewell to his hosts Terry and Elyse, Mike set off again. His journey was delayed briefly at the swing bridge over the Caledonian Canal where traffic was held up for the ships/boats going up the canal. A passer-by popped a donation in the pot.
Down on to Spean Bridge where Mike stopped at the Commando monument to take a photo. (Not yet arrived on my computer.) On through the very busy Fort William and past the great Glen Coe the T20 not missing a beat with dry windy weather until the last few miles to Tyndrum when very heavy rain soaked everything.
Mike was very glad to receive the hospitality of Highland Heritage Hotels at the Royal,Tyndrum, and was thankful to dry out his clothes on the towel rack. There was a coach trip of the Highlands in the hotel and Mike joined them for dinner, being immediately recognised from the TV on Monday.
Another good day and no aches or pains. The Fergie has a small oil leak which Mike will try and solve when he is in Hadfield."
Please do go out and support Mike if he's passing near you - he has only his beard for protection from the elements!
And for anyone wanting to go and support him, the next couple of days' route:
Day 5, 15th Aug Tyndrum – Kilmarnock
From Tyndrum A82 past Loch Lomond – Erskine Bridge, A726 round Paisley following A736 – Barrhead – Lugton A735 to Kilmarnock (unknown)
Day 5, 16th Aug Kilmarnock – Annan
From Kilmarnock the A76 – Dumfries, then B725- Ruthwell, B724 to Annan (unknown)
Day 6, 17th Aug Annan – Docker (Nr Kendal)
From Annan, B721 to Gretna Green, A6071 – Longtown. A7 to Carlisle, A6 – Penrith – Kendal and taking the A685 and following small country roads to the village of Docker Stay with Doris & John
For those wanting to plan ahead== but note things are subject to change.
Day 5,16th Aug,Kilmarnock – Annan, From Kilmarnock the A76 – Dumfries, then B725- Ruthwell, B724 to Annan (unknown)
Day 6,17th Aug,Annan – Docker (Nr Kendal),From Annan, B721 to Gretna Green, A6071 – Longtown. A7 to Carlisle, A6 – Penrith – Kendal and taking the A685 and following small country roads to the village of Docker Stay with Doris & John
Day 7,18th Aug, Docker - Hadfield, Nr Glossop, From Docker – New Hutton, B6254 to Middleshaw – Old Hutton, Kirkby Lonsdale, A65 to Ingleton – Long Preston, A682 to Gisburn – Nelson, A6114/A671 to Bacup.
Then Whitworth – Rochdale-Oldham- A669 to Stalybridge – A6018 Hollingworth and A57 to Hadfield. Kate’s
Day 8,19th Aug, Hadfield – Day of rest/any repairs etc Kate’s
Day 9, 20 Aug,Hadfield – Tamworth, Hadfield A624 – Hayfield – Chapel-en-le-Frith, A6 Buxton- A515 Ashbourne – Sudbury- Kings Bromley. A513 Alrewas – Tamworth. Campsite
Day 10, 21 Aug, Tamworth – Arden’s Grafton, Tamworth - A51 – Kingsbury –A51- A446 -Coleshill – Stonebridge. A452 Balsall Common- A 4177 Warwick – A46 – Stratford-upon-Avon, A46 - Arden’s Grafton, Stay with Roger & Pamela
Day 11, 22 Aug, Arden’s Grafton – Bath, Arden’s Grafton B439 – A 46 Salford Priors –A46-435- Bishop Cleave – Cheltenham- A46 Stroud. A433 – A46 Bath., Campsite
Day 12, 23 Aug, Bath - Tiverton, A367 – Radstock – A367-A37- Shepton Mallet – A361 – Glastonbury – A361 (A39) A361 – Taunton – A38 – A367- Tiverton, Campsite
Day 13, 24 Aug, Tiverton – Widemouth Bay, Tiverton -A3072 – Crediton – A 377 (SP Barnstaple ) – A3072 Bude – A39 – Widemouth Bay, Campsite
Day 14, 25 Aug, Widemouth Bay – Sennen (Land’s End), A39 – Wadebridge – A39 – St Columb Road – A30 – Sennen and LAND’S END, Campsite
Update - Michael completed the journey successfully and has raised over £8,000 for charity already.
What an achievement, building a tractor capable of such a feat, driving it all that way over so many days in all weathers, and raising so much money for charity.
owner of the jowett javelin Standard 1950 from new zealand,
there is no jowett club in switzerland. flying under "Rest of the World"
me name: peter pfister
