A big thank you to everyone who made the journey to our first meeting of 2024 yesterday.
I really enjoyed meeting you all - and apologies if I didn’t get a chance to chat 1-2-1. There will be lots more opportunities at future events, I’m sure.
A few key notes from the discussions to share for those not present;
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Monthly meetings have been agreed, alternating between East and West;
- West = evening of 3rd Thursday of the months; April, June, Aug, Oct
- East = morning of 3rd Sunday of the months; May, July, Sept, Nov.
Action; Members to propose venues - must have a good car park and food/drink for those who want to partake. -
Monthly runs requested. These are to be separate from meetings, and again alternating East and West, on 1st Sunday of the month.
- 1st run is 07 April to Brakes & Bacon @ The Rynd Cafe, nr Leachars in Fife. See e-mails.
Note: All members responsible for proposing and organising runs - not just the AC.
Raymond noted a few runs in the diary from Grampian colleagues that we can join;
- Inveraray - 19 May
- Alford Car Show - 21 July
- Lake District - Mon 9th Sept.
Member from Dumfries & Galloway suggested SW Coastal 300 - which looks good (and could maybe tie in with visit to Andrew Scott at AutoLink in Castle Douglas?)
- Events - a number of car shows, hill climbs etc. were discussed. It was agreed that members wishing to attend these could set up drives with times/meet points to destination. These will be communicated to wider membership by AC via e-mail.
Some that were mentioned;- Doune Hill Climb - 14 April
- Borders Vintage Automobile Club @ Thirlstane Castle, Lauder - 02 June
- MX5OC Summer Event @ Compton Verney - 09 June
- Ingliston Car Show - 14 July (not proposed as a CS run)
- Alford Car Show - 21 July
- Biggar Car Show - 11 Aug
- Moffat Car Show - 31 Aug (also Bo’ness Hill Climb)
Note, re MX5OC Summer event at Compton Verney, only 1/2 members noted that they were intending to travel to Warwickshire on 09 June. As above, times/route to be shared via AC.
Annual Rounders event was noted with our Northumberland area colleagues.
Also, visit to Raptor Cars in East Lothian - following 2023 Spring Event.
Christmas get together was also discussed.
AC to look at creating a calendar of dates for meetings, runs and events.
- Communications - formal dates will be sent by AC by e-mail. We discussed how to share list of attendees, etc. so folk could see who is attending - AC to look into this (Google Docs)
It was agreed, for the time being, that anyone who intends to attend an event/run, should respond to AC email noting this and saying whether they consent/not to email being shared with member organising event.
Informal discussion to be on MX5OC website forum.
No CS WhatsApp group will be established.
- Other ideas - generally accepted this was a socially-minded group, but some discussion on what else members want out of group;
- Advice on recommended mechanics in CS area.
- Tech day - friendly mechanic in MX5OC to carry out Club service day?
So, that’s an overview of discussions - was good to informally catch up around the cars afterwards too.
Regards
Steve
