From July 2013

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A busy month for Jowetteering, of which the highlight was the Basingstoke
Rally (well done and thank you to the organising team – the N-W Section had a great
time). There was a good attendance from our Section and it was great to see Dennis and
Audrey Mitchell there. The only ‘negative’ was Brian and Pat Lord’s problem with their
Javelin but I am aware that there is an action plan in place to get it back on the road.
Yesterday (8th June), Sue and I met up with Paul and Alan Brierley (both in
our Eights) at the North Rode Vintage Rally for a good day out relaxing in the sun.
James Griffiths, a member from Hyde, passed by and informed us he hopes to have his
Bradford on the road ‘very soon’. It would be great to see it at Rushton Spencer in
September. Finally, there was much reminiscing when former member, Yorkshireman
Frank Livesey, hove into view - much of it unintelligible to the Cheshire set! Paul
Wilks’s Javelin – the ‘Yellow Peril’ - was previously owned by Frank though he was
unaware of its current colour (or apparently the colour as was when he sold it!).
Next weekend we are at the Knot for Yvonne and Alan’s Golden Wedding
anniversary – still a long way to go to match the Jowett Car Club’s 90th!
Finally, we are developing a plan for the 2015 National Rally to be held in our
Section’s area – more details to follow soon...
Diary
June 30th – Midland Section outing to the Bletchley Classic Car Picnic.
July 6 -7th – Llangollen Railway Classic Transport Weekend. Several of us plan to
be there on the Sunday and Paul Wilks is organising for us to have a space for Jowetts:
The Station, Abbey Road, LL20 8SN. Let us know if you are coming.
August 25th – Visit to Apedale Industrial Light Railway, Newcastle-u-Lyme. In
addition to steam, other attractions include a café, nature trails, and underground visits
on the old colliery line. We plan to meet at Apedale at 11.00am for a coffee in the
foodery; the first train is at about 11.30am. Please let Yvonne Brierley know on 01625
427148 so we can forward some idea of numbers. DIRECTIONS: The venue is located
at Apedale Country Park, Chesterton; on the A34 going north from Newcastle, turn left
at the big McDonald’s restaurant on to B5369 signed Loomer Rd. Ind. Est.; OR, on A34
going south towards Newcastle, turn right at McDonald’s on to B5369. Follow Loomer
Rd. to the end, then right into the Country Park and straight ahead to the Heritage Centre.
September 6-8th – Rushton Spencer Extravaganza; Grand Weekend at The Knot
Inn, Station Lane, Rushton Spencer, SK11 0QU (midway between Macclesfield and
Leek on the A523)
Itinerary -Trip out, Saturday night frivolous dinner (see next issue for theme) and
Sunday field day. Camping available by prior arrangement at the Knot, or book in at
local B&Bs. Order of service - Friday afternoon, assemble for those who wish, with
usually informal meal at The Knot. Saturday: coffee at The Knot at about 11.00 am and
then trip to local attractions. Saturday evening: themed dinner (pay on night), and
Sunday: the usual field day in The Knot’s glorious field, all situated in an area of
outstanding natural beauty. We usually have a record number of Jowetts attending so
do please support us. Queries please to Tim Brown- 01260 273078-07973 853905, or
at tim'at'byjowett.co.uk
October 4-7th – Weekend Away; Good to see the weather improving and N-W
members getting their cars out on the road. Arrive Friday, leave Monday. In the
beautiful Cotswolds and centred on the Millhouse Country House Hotel, Station Road,
Kingham OX7 6UH. Full itinerary of short runs to various places of interest. TARIFF:
reduced rates have been negotiated for us as follows: Room rate (double or twin) at £120
for dinner, bed and breakfast plus afternoon tea upon arrival, single occupancy at £90 -
all per night. As this is a reduced rate a non-returnable £25 deposit will be required on
booking. (Phone the hotel direct on 01608 658188, ask for LAURA and mention Jowett
Car Club). The hotel has 10 acres of gardens with onsite parking and dates back to the
Domesday Book in 1086. It has an AA rosette winning restaurant. 22 rooms are
available and will be held until April ’13. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Any
other questions to Tim Brown on 01260 273078 or at tim'at'byjowett.co.uk
December 1st – Christmas Lunch at The Knot – Rushton Spencer – put it in your diaries!