TS Newsletter JUNE 2013

THREE SHIRES JUNE NEWSLETTER
Contact: Mick Marriott 14, Corn Kiln Close, Cogenhoe, Northants NN7 1NX 01604 890043 [email protected]
THREE SHIRES MEETING
DATES
June 2013
Wednesday 19th
July 2013
Wednesday 18th
August 2013
Wednesday 21st
September 2013
Wednesday 18th
October 2013
Wednesday 16th
November 2013
Wednesday 20th
December 2013
Wednesday 18th
THE JUNE MEETING IS ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 19TH
AT ‘THREE LOCKS GOLF CLUB’, STOKE HAMMOND
MAY MEETING
My thanks to Brett and Sue Freeman for running the May meeting (fourteen attendees) while Derek, Lyn, Maureen
and I were at Oulton Park for the FOC second track day of 2013.
THREE SHIRES TOUR OF MORGAN CARS
Approaching final build stage for a Morgan
Photo: MM
We first visited the Morgan Motor Company, in the shadow of the picturesque Malvern Hills in 2006 so the time
was right for another trip to see the last of the truly British car manufacturers who have been in existence for over
100 years now. The current model range is 4/4, Plus 4, Roadster, 4 seater, Plus 8, Aero Supersport, Aero Coupe and
THREE SHIRES JUNE NEWSLETTER
Contact: Mick Marriott 14, Corn Kiln Close, Cogenhoe, Northants NN7 1NX 01604 890043 [email protected]
Three-Wheeler. Twenty members met at the ‘Nag’s Head’ pub in Bank Street, Malvern at midday on Wednesday
May 8th for a very good lunch and natter before driving a couple of miles up the road to Pickersleigh Road, home of
Morgan Cars for a 2.00 pm tour. John and Susie Batt joined us there at the relatively new visitor centre where there
is a restaurant, lecture theatre, museum and regalia shop where a little retail therapy was indulged in!
Jonathan, Amanda and Paul at the ‘Nag’s Head’
Photos: MM
Retail Therapy in action!
Our tour was taken by the Morgan archivist, Martyn Webb, who started with a film and chat and then we launched
into the factory tour, taking in the various departments, including the famous ‘wood shop’ as current Morgans still
contain a fair quantity of Ash and a little plywood and the relatively new Three-Wheeler production area (reviving
the original Morgan iconic design from 1910) and ending at the Morgan museum. Martyn, with his amazing depth
of knowledge of all things Morgan was an ideal guide. More photos in a separate supplement.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S GOLD AWARD FOR ADRIAN
Date: 15th May 2013 Location: St. James' Palace, London
The award was presented by Carol Kirkwood (BBC Weather
Lady). The Duke came into the room and talked to a number
of people about the award finding out what activities they
had been working on; he asked me and I told him about the
service I completed, assisting with the IT systems at The
Little Angel Theatre in London.
The award title is Gold - Duke of Edinburgh's Award and it
has taken me around 10 years to complete, mainly due to
work and previously college commitments. It can be
completed in 3 years. The award is broken down into 3 parts,
Bronze, Silver & Gold, You can skip some steps if you are of
the correct age, but I have completed all parts. For each you
have to complete a skill, service, physical exercise and an
expedition (camping trip). For the Gold you also must
complete the Residential Project - this is where you spend a
whole week working on different activities. I did mine for
the National Trust in The Lizard, Cornwall. In the other
parts I did cycling, Oxfam, labouring for a family friend /
builder, and, of course, photography for the FOC.
The service went on for around 2.5 hours. I, Emma and the
family went to Fortnum & Mason's for afternoon tea to
celebrate.
Regards, Adrian Brittlebank Many congratulations to Adrian from all at Three Shires
Ferrari on his prestigious Duke of Edinburgh gold award.
Adrian has had many of his photos included in various FOC magazines (and Three Shires newsletters) over the past
few years and has recently helped out in the new FOC office at Silverstone with their Twitter account and general
computer advice and services.
THREE SHIRES JUNE NEWSLETTER
Contact: Mick Marriott 14, Corn Kiln Close, Cogenhoe, Northants NN7 1NX 01604 890043 [email protected]
Carol Kirkwood with Adrian in background
Duke of Edinburgh
Proud dad Paul and Adrian
THREE SHIRES FERRARI 2013 EVENT DIARY AT A GLANCE
Sunday June 9th – MOTORAMA at Olney – see Derek Seymour ([email protected]) for details; numbers
limited to 110 cars only this year as fifty Model T fords are expected to attend.
Sunday 7th July (date changed from 14th) – Bedfordshire Italian Car & Bike day at the Sharnbrook Hotel
Saturday 10th August – Barry and Nessie’s charity BBQ; THIS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED – THANK YOU.
Sunday 8th September – Sharnbrook Supercar Sunday (please note: clashes with FOC Prescott Hill Climb picnic).
Saturday 19th October - Celebrity dinner at the Sharnbrook Hotel; this may become a FOC event. More details later.
Saturday December 14th our Christmas Party will be held at the Kettering Park Hotel.
We are currently looking at a four day trip to the Reims GP circuit and the champagne country with an experienced tour
operator and have penciled in May 2014 for the event.
ROCKINGHAM CASTLE PICNIC
The sun is in the heavens, trees in leaf, cow parsley in flower and the Ferraris are out
Photo: MM
Sunshine and soaring temperatures tempted out seventy six Ferraris to Rockingham Castle in Northamptonshire
(NOT Leicestershire!) for the first FOC picnic of 2013 on Sunday May 19th. We parked up the Ferraris on the
THREE SHIRES JUNE NEWSLETTER
Contact: Mick Marriott 14, Corn Kiln Close, Cogenhoe, Northants NN7 1NX 01604 890043 [email protected]
jousting lawn where, centuries before, different prancing horses would display. Members enjoyed the relaxed
atmosphere, the historic castle and grounds and the wonderful views over the Welland valley (AND the sun!!)
Three Shires members picnicking
Photos: MM.
It must have been sunny, Brett and Sue with the 348
THREE SHIRES DRIVE OUT
Derek and Lyn Seymour organised another of the popular Three Shires non-Ferrari classic and sports car drive outs
on Tuesday May 21st and twelve cars assembled at Silverstone circuit for a 10.15 pm start.
Cars and members lined up at Sulgrave Manor
Pre-start refreshment at the Silverstone Cafe
Photo: MM
Photos: MM
Ian and Lesley in the Aston at Sulgrave
Derek handed out the road books and we left at intervals en route via scenic back roads to arrive eventually for lunch
at the ‘Holly Bush’ pub at Priors Marston. After enjoying an excellent meal we convoyed over to Sulgrave to visit
the Manor, ancestral home of George Washington. Following a really excellent tour by Cymon Snow, who made the
THREE SHIRES JUNE NEWSLETTER
Contact: Mick Marriott 14, Corn Kiln Close, Cogenhoe, Northants NN7 1NX 01604 890043 [email protected]
history of Sulgrave come alive, we settled down for tea and cakes or scones before waddling back to the cars and
testing out the suspensions on the way home after each gaining around a stone in weight!!
M ONACO GRAND PRIX
Lisa, Nessie and some Irish bloke at the Monaco GP
Photos: Vince Blacker
Alonso on track
My thanks to Vince Blacker for sending some photos from the recent Monaco GP – see recent supplement.
OULTON PARK TRACK DAY
David Michell in his 360 in the Oulton Park pit lane
Photos: MM
David chats to ‘Auntie’ Sandra
FERRARI OWNERS’ CLUB EVENTS
Don’t forget to regularly check the Club website for news of Club events on line at www.ferrariownersclub.co.uk
The next FOC events are the Snetterton track day on Thursday June 6th, a picnic at Blenheim Palace, will be on
Sunday June 16th and on the weekend of the 13th and 14th of July the National Concours will be held at Walton Hall.
The Club Office is at Silverstone, contact details: Ferrari Owners' Club of Great Britain, Silverstone Innovation Centre, Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Northants NN12 8TN. Tel: 01327 855430 The main e-­‐mail addresses are: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] CLUB PROPERTY UPDATE: We have now heard from Gary Culver that the planning application for change of
use for Stags Head House has been approved, and therefore our offer for the property becomes unconditional. We
are broadly planning on taking possession at the end of June and relocating out of our rented Silverstone offices by
the end of July once some internal works have been completed. More updates as we receive them (FOC website).
THERE WILL BE A JULY MEETING ON WEDNESDAY
JULY 18TH AT THE THREE
LOCKS GOLF CLUB, STOKE HAMMOND