Back by popular demand, a re-run of last year’s event. The starting point is The Hawk public house at Battlesbridge. If you fancy lunch at the pub then arrive any time after 11.30. We will be departing at 1.30 pm for a 90 minute drive round the lanes of Hullbridge, Canewdon, Rochford, Barling & Shoebury. There will be a stop at Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Shoebury for tea, ice cream and a walk along the seafront (weather permitting). We then drive through Southend to end up at the Tea Rooms at Hadleigh Farm where you can also visit Hadleigh Castle and get some spectacular views across the Thames Estuary.
As per Brian really, I may tag along later but I’ll be going along to the Rochford Classic car show first, it’s also the European Grand Prix and England are playing Germany in the world cup!!
I was in The Hawk tonight. They had a sign up about booking for lunch on Sunday. Pam & I have decided to have lunch there before we leave, so we booked a table. When I spoke to the manager, he said that they expected to be quieter on Sunday because of the football and I mentioned that a car club was meeting there from 11:30 and that some may be eating there too. He said that he would be happy to have anyone who wanted to, to eat there and has set aside a table for up to 10 people, ( I daresay that they would accomodate more) that we can use from 12 o/clock. I did say that I dont know how many, if any, would be eating but the option is there now if anyone wants it. Its booked under the name Hillier. If you want to call The Hawk, its 01268 767263.
. I was getting worried that it might be cancelled. See you at The Hawk by 1pm, earlier if we decide to have lunch there.