We started the year with our post Christmas lunch. On the 15th January 22 members enjoyed a very nice lunch at the Manor House, Oxon Park, organised by Alex and John. Our 2023 calendar is filling up with 2 short breaks and several day trips already planned, the first of which is in March…weather permitting!!
Wishing you all a happy year of motoring. Sue
Our first event of the month was the re-scheduled mini break to the North East. It was originally booked for September but unfortunately it coincided with The Queen’s funeral and had to be postponed.
Led by Martin and Brenda we drove to Tebay, through Kirkby Stephen then on to Selset Reservoir where we were met by Les and Christine who then guided us to our coffee stop at Eggleston Hall Gardens. It was then on to the Locomotion Museum at Shildon, the home of the first steam locomotion to pull a passenger train. After absorbing as much information on pistons and springs as we could and more refreshments we set off for Walworth Castle Hotel which was to be our home for two days. The following day was a “free” day and places visited were the Beamish Living Museum, Raby Castle and the Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle, so there was plenty to talk about over dinner that evening! As Les and Christine lived locally they kindly invited us for coffee the next morning before we set off for home. Thank you Christine and Martin for organising a very enjoyable trip - even the rain held off until halfway home!!
Our Sunday run was a visit to the Royal Border Regiment Museum at Carlisle Castle, which was Roger’s idea. Five cars left Sizergh and took the scenic A6 to the coffee stop at Lowther Castle where we were joined by a sixth car. It was then on to Carlisle, via Penrith, Sebergham and Dalston, where everyone enjoyed their time at the museum. The day ended with a very nice meal at the Duke of Cumberland, Castle Carrock. Despite the heavy rain a good day was had by all! Thanks Roger and Sue.
Despite rain being forecast we still went ahead with our west coast run on the 26th June. Eight cars met at the Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow and this time lead by Chris and Angela we headed west to Duddon Bridge where we turned right and followed the Ulpha Valley to Ulpha then left over Birker Fell to Dalegarth. Unfortunately views were limited due to low cloud and mist. The highlight of the day was a ride on “La’al Ratty’ a narrow gauge railway which runs between Ravenglass and Dalegarth through the Eskdale Valley. Fortunately, some carriages are covered as it had just stated to rain!! we boarded the train at Dalegarth and travelled the seven miles to Ravenglass. The plan was to have a short walk to the beach but as it was raining heavy we took the next train back to Dalegarth. We then had a very nice lunch at the Brook House Inn at Dalegarth. The return journey was via Corney Fell. Thanks to Chris and Angela for a lovely, if wet, day out.
We started our meeting on the 5th July by wishing our ‘Chairman’ John a very Happy 80th Birthday and presented him with a card and a bottle of Lakes Distillery single malt whisky. The rest of the evening was spent working on next years calendar.
On the 21st July 5 cars attended the classic car event at the Bridge House Farm tea rooms at Wray. We combined it with a scenic drive beforehand. It is a very popular event and well worth a visit. We finished off the evening with a nightcap at John & Alex’s.
