| January - Tuesday 11th |
The TR Register |
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| A talk by Mark Treadwell on
his role as southeast regional co-ordinator, and the workings
of the TR Register. |
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| February - Tuesday 8th |
Mini Miglia Racing |
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| A talk by Roy Hunisett on the
Mini Miglia race series (a race series for Minis oddly enough). |
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| February - Sunday 20th |
New Year Blast |
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| An early year run into the
wilds of Sussex organised by George Jackson. |
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| March - Tuesday 1st |
Visit to the new Rolls Royce factory
at Goodwood |
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your place with Ian May ASAP for this afternoon event. |
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| March - Tuesday 8th |
SDG TR Mastermind |
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| Our annual TR and general knowledge
Light hearted and fun quiz. |
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| April - Tuesday 12th |
SDG Auction |
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| We have been given some TR
manuals and other books to auction for Group funds. So if you
have something TR related you wish to sell then bring it along.
10% of the selling price goes towards Group funds. |
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May Weekend
Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd |
Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne |
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| The first show of the year.
Time to get your car out of its winter wraps and show it off.
Details to follow. |
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| May - Tuesday 10th |
Round One of the Best Presented Car Competition |
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| We have some new contenders
this year so get polishing! |
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May Weekend
Friday 13th - Monday 16th |
Kent Weekender |
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| The Kent Group’s major
annual event which attracts TRs from all over the UK, as well
as many more from Holland, France and Belgium. It is always
well supported by the SDG. Based in the historic town of Sandwich,
the event includes the Kent Tour as well as a disco and other
events. Camping is available or B&B for the fainter-hearted.
Details to follow. |
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| June - Tuesday 14th |
Cannonball Run |
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| Another dastardly cruise to
places unknown with Paul and Jenny Cannon. |
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July Weekend
Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th |
Ardingly Vintage Vehicle Show |
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| July - Sunday 17th |
Battle Abbey Car Show |
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| This is a firm favourite in
the SDG calendar. Set in the beautiful grounds of Battle Abbey
with live music and a variety of stalls raising money for charity.
The classic cars are invited to parade down Battle High Street
at the start of the show before the dispaly in the abbey grounds.
It is a great chance to see one of the English Heritage's historic
sights in a picturesque town. Details to follow. |
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July Weekend
Friday 22nd - Monday 25th |
TR Register International Weekend |
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| Why not come and join your
fellow SDG members at the annual TR Register event? Based at
the Three Counties Showground, with the Malvern Hills as a backdrop,
there is plenty to do for everyone - including autojumble, treasure
hunts, runs, and the all important shopping trips for the ladies.
There are plenty of B&Bs nearby for those who can't be tempted
by the allure of camping at the SDG campsite in the quiet zone.
Want to join the SDG convoy? If so, meet at the pease Pottage
service station for 9.30am on Friday 22nd. Look out for further
details in TR Action. |
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July Weekend
Friday 29th - Sunday 31st |
MG Weekender |
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| The MG Weekender is being held
at Goldsmiths Leisure Centre, Eridge Road, Crowborough. This
is just down the road from the traffic lights in the centre
of Crowborough. |
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| August - Tuesday 9th |
South Downs Group Barbecue |
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| Enjoy a sizzling summer barbecue
at the Five Bells, Chailey, from 8 til 11pm. To be held in the
Five Bells private garden - family and friends welcome. Tickets,
£10 per person, are available on the night or in advance
from Ian May (tel 01825 733778). |
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| August - Sunday 21st |
Summer Run |
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Meet at Five Bells from 10am for a 10.30 start for a summer
adventure ending at a mystery venue. |
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September Weekend
Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th |
Shoreham Air Show |
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the RAF association, this show combines classic cars and an
airshow featuring both modern and classic aircraft. There's
a huge variety of stalls, a funfair and various planned events.Details
to follow. |
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| September - Saturday 10th |
Brighton National Speed Trials |
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| A traditional motor sport event
at which SDG has provided marshalling manpower for many years.
The Brighton & Hove Motor Club Speed Trials is a major national
sprint, which puts all sorts of machinery against the clock
on a quarter mile, standing start drag along Madeira Drive,
on Brighton seafront. The mundane to the exotic, its all there.
Turn up just to watch or join in with the paddock-marshalling
melee, it’s a brilliant event for motor sport enthusiasts.
Hey, even enter the TR and make SDG proud! |
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| September - Tuesday 13th |
SDG AGM |
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| As our group leader will soon
be leaving for sunnier climes, the AGM has been brought forward
to the September Club Night – ensure you are there. Details
to follow. |
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September Weekend
Saturday 24th - Monday 26th |
SDG TR Continental – Ardennes Tour |
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| 20 TRs are booked on this tour,
travelling through Northern France to Sedan and then touring
the Belgian Ardennes. For those travelling in convoy to Dover
on Saturday morning we meet at the Golden Cross Garage
on the A22, opposite the pub at Golden Cross, by
6am (to check in at Dover Ferry for the 9am crossing). |
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| October - Tuesday 11th |
SDG versus Kent Group
Pool Challenge |
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| Instead of meeting at The Five
Bells, this month's club night is at Tunbridge Wells Bowlplex,
for the South Downs versus Kent Group Pool Challenge. Whether
you fancy joining in the Pool competition, or just want to come
along and cheer on the SDG team, everyone is welcome. Competition
entry is £5 per person. We are meeting at 8pm at the Bowlplex,
North Farm Industrial Estate, Tunbridge Wells. To get there,
take the A21 and (if you are heading north) turn left at the
Pembury Hospital roundabout into Longfield Road, then left again
after about 75 yards. For further information call Gregg on
01825 890385. |
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| October - Sunday 23rd |
Mid October Tour |
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| Meet up with your TR friends
at the five Bells at 10 am. We'll tour Sussex in its autumn
glory and find a suitable pub for a relaxing Sunday lunch. Hope
to see you there. For further information, contact George on
01444 248006. |
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| November - Sunday 6th |
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run |
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Join us to cheer on the drivers
of these brilliant old machines in their quest to get to Brighton
in one piece!. We meet at Staplefield Green, just opposite the
Jolly Tanners pub, from 8am onwards, to cheer
on the veteran cars and enjoy a barbecue breakfast. Bring your
own breakfast (eggs, sausages, bacon…) and we supply the
barbecue, bread rolls, tea and coffee. The site gets very busy,
as the Morgan club congregate here as well, so bag your
space early.
Staplefield is on the B2114 just off of the A23 between Cuckfield
and Handcross. From the A23 take the Pease Pottage exit and
follow the signs for the Services/Handcross, pass straight over
the following roundabouts and follow the road through Handcross
and into Staplefield. From the Haywards Heath direction pass
through Whitemans Green and follow the B2114 north into Staplefield. |
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| November - Tuesday 8th |
What's in the Bag? |
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| It's back to our usual venue,
the Five Bells, for November's club night. And it's the return
of a firm favourite - our "What's in the Bag?" quiz....
Try and identify fifteen separate items hidden from view using
only your sense of touch. Most are TR related, others are everyday
household objects. There will be a prize for the winner. |
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December Weekend
Friday 9th - Sunday 11th |
Bruges/Ghent Weekender |
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| Still in the planning stages,
we are hoping to organise a pre-Christmas escape to one of these
picturesque medieval Belgian towns. If you are interested in
coming along, contact Gregg on 01825 890385 for more details. |
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| December - Tuesday 13th |
Xmas Dinner |
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| As in previous years, the Five
Bells offers a great menu. Take the opportunity to catch up
with your TR friends and enjoy the SDG annual awards ceremony.
The cost is £23.95 per head. See the menu in the November
newsletter. To book ring Graeme on 01342 317735. |
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