UPDATE... First Run of the Year... UPDATE

So the first update to the site has arrived. We have a change of date for the first run of the year; it will take place on Sunday, 21st March. This should also be a reminder, for those that need one, that the previous date, the 14th, is Mothering Sunday.

All the other details remain the same, 10 am start at Tesco, Hatfield. Lunch at the Rising Sun and a fun day out in the fresh air. If you are planning on coming along please contact Chris or e-mail me at the address shown at the top of the right hand column.

By my calculation that gives you only another seven weekends to do all those little winter jobs you said you would do on your Spridget. Dare I attempt my carb re-build before the run?

Home Counties Christmas Lunch 2009

It seems to have become the tradition in the Home Counties over the last few years that we have our Christmas lunch at the end of January. Well, this year is no exception. We are booked in to the Lilley Arms, Lilley, Nr Luton on Sunday 31st January.

Chris is organising the ‘do’ and will be contacting all those that have already signed up (there are over 30 of us confirmed for the day!) with menu and other organisational details. We will be eating in the Crooked Barn, the converted stable function room at the pub (very appropriate for a Christmas meal you could say!), as our lunchtime venue. Yes, I didn’t know it existed either…

So hopefully the weather will be better by then and you may even be able to come in your Spridget! I don’t think anyone will mind if you don’t though.

See you on the 31st.

First Run of the year 2010

The first organised road run of 2010 will be on March 14th. Chris and Pat have offered to kick the year off for us and you will not be surprised to know that the meeting point will be Tesco in Hatfield. 10am is the start time.

Where are we going I hear you ask? Well, I can't tell you that but I know Chris and Pat are looking forward to lunch at the Rising Sun, Hall's Green, Nr Stevenage. I imagine we will be joining them. Those of you with good memories will remember that we have visited this pub before back in March last year (I only remember because Chris told me!) . If you don't believe me look at the photo - were you there?

Look out here for more details nearer the time. Oh, and of course we will e-mail you as well.

What are Home Counties North West doing in 2010?

We are starting to get a full calendar of events for 2010 organised. The first run will be on 14th March as it says on this page and we already have a number of runs and outings agreed and Chris and I are very grateful to all of you have volunteered to arrange something.

Some highlight so far... Steve and Tracy are organising a run for the 25th April. The 25th is the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs' Drive It Day; so we should see plenty of other old cars out and about. In May, exact date to be confirmed Maggi and Roger have agreed to organise a run for us. In June Chris and Pat are arranging a 'multi-start' trip to Stowe Gardens.

Add this to the Silverstone Classic (23-25 July), Turweston Aerodrome Classic and Vintage car show, Capel Manor, Tewin Village Classic Car show, Maurice and Sharon's October Run, Pat and Zara's Annual Charity Run, a couple of Harrow Car Club events that Keith has extended an invite to, Classics on the Common, Classics on the Green, the list goes on and on!

However, if there is something not on the list you would like to go to or if you want to plan a run or a trip out please let me know. I will send out a list of events to all local members who's e-mail addresses I have. If you would like me to add you to the circulation list for the HCNW e-mail me at hcnwmasc@googlemail.com . Or to keep up with what is going on keep checking this site, I do intend to update it with details of the events as we go through the year.

If you haven't been along to the Chequers Inn or been out on a run please feel free to join us. We are a very relaxed area and you will be made welcome. If you want to know any thing more about our events please get in contact with me or Chris, we will be only too happy to talk.