2021 Rally Report

 Chairman’s Minor Thoughts

 Rally Weekend Report 

A big thanks goes out to the committee and the club members that helped make the Rally a great success last month. We were blessed with some fantastic weather and a large contingent of mainland Minor owners that swelled the numbers to almost a hundred cars. Forty-five being Morris Minors and approx. fifty classics. On the Saturday twenty-five cars set out on the country drive to the amazing Wolverton Manor Garden Fair. Arriving at 1pm we avoided the queues on to the site. After squeezing in to the classics area we were able to enjoy the full entertainment and offers available from the huge variety of stalls there. My other half wasted no time in purchasing Christmas presents and gifts while I was quite happy just sitting and taking in the atmosphere of this beautiful location. The Club had a bucket collection and I was pleased to give over £100 to Age Concern, the charity organising the event. They thanked us and invited us back next year.  On the Saturday evening Matt and a couple of others members were successful in lighting the BBQ for the campers and although there were only a few of us it was most enjoyable on this beautiful evening sat with music playing as the sun set across the Havenstreet events field. 

 Sunday Rally Day the weather couldn’t be better. With everything set in place on the Friday afternoon there was only the tables tombola, raffle and merchandise to set up on the Sunday. The committee came into their own with Jonathan and Peter on the gate Barry raffle and tombola Matt on club merchandise, memberships and PA and me on head-less chicken. Also, Danel and Sara, Jamie, Mary and Malcolm helping throughout the day, it all went like clockwork apart from the PA not working but that’s a story for another day. Luckly Dave B had a spare mike and Matt was able to announce most things okay. Talking of Dave B his style and brand of music was perfect for the day and soon had everyone’s feet tapping. So, when he kindly offered to play three sets, I nearly bit his hand off. Thanks, Dave, for your professionalism and kindness hope to see you again next year. Another big thanks to Southern Vectis for the Old Girl open top bus, Phil Hayward (driver) and Paul Robinson (Conductor) for the bus trips packed with punters for the two mystery tours. I never did find out where they went but by the look on the smiley faces, they all enjoyed it, and we raised £275  for the IW Bus and Coach Museum. As the day progressed large numbers of visitors arrived taking full advantage of the lovely day to view the cars. The falconry displays and steam trains were well attended throughout the day and by the size of the queues for the cafe they did very well to. Big thanks to everyone on the day and anyone I missed.

Prize Winners

     The Old Girl (1939 Bristol K ECW Body converted to open top by Southern Vectis in 1959)