Scenic Tours 2008

A series of social events promoted by the HRCR which gives the car owner, family members and/or friends an opportunity to use their pride & joy with no ‘competitive' element other than to arrive at the various hostelries in time for the food and drink. In some cases there is the added incentive of doing the route using the minimum amount of fuel or guessing your fuel consumption and trying to stick to it. In most cases a full diagrammatic (tulip) road book is supplied, eliminating the need to read a map - although some people still like to follow the route on the local OS maps. Timing is only used to spread the entry out and is such that you can enjoy the scenery and even stop on route to enjoy the views or take pictures. The emphasis is on a relaxed, social, fun event in the company of like-minded people in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. No competition licences or memberships of any particular car club are required. This year we have expanded the number of events to cover even more areas of our beautiful country and also include a visit to Flanders Fields.

Sun. 6^th April. TAITH CYMRU. A very succesful first event which will hopefully become a fixture in the calendar (see news section) Contact: John or Julie Lloyd on 01446-773231(day) 01656-649733(evens) email enquiries@jhlloyd.demon.co.uk or Chris Seymour on 07836-387639.

Sun. 20^th April. The CORINUIUM RUN, run by Cirencester Car Club had another 80+ entry. For report see www.cirencestercarclub.co.uk/

Sat. 3rd May. The BLUEBELL RUN. This Ross & District Motor Club event follows a 100-mile route taking in the magnificent display of Bluebells that abound the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas at this time of year. Refreshment stops and time to survey the scenery before finishing with a splendid meal. Navigation is by a simple ‘Tulip' road book. Regs are now out for this. Entries close Tuesday 29th April.

Contact: Simon Harris, Woodlands, Anthonys Cross, Newent, GL18 1JF. email simonharris@lineone.net or log on to http://www.rossmotorsports.co.uk/ or tel. 01531-820761

Sun. 18^th May. The THREE COUNTIES TOUR. Organised by Croydon and District MC, taking in approximately 120 miles of the Surrey & Sussex Downs and the Kent Weald. The event starts close to junction 6 of the M25 and includes coffee, and lunch stops and a buffet at the end. Simple navigation, a quiz based on code boards found on route and awards for ‘Best Cars' are included. Near-by accommodation available, so why not make a weekend of it. Regs are out for this event.

Contact: Pam Douce, 163 Foxon Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5SH or tel. 01883-343450 (evens).

Sat 31st May. The BORDERS SCENIC TOUR. A new event to the series run as part of the Borders Vintage Owners Clubs Extravaganza weekend, based in Lauder, 20 miles south of Edinburgh. The event is run on similar lines to other tours with a simple roadbook. The HRCR will also have a stand plus a display of vehicles at the event.

Contact: Ian Lindley on ilpeebles@hotmail.com or log onto http://www.bvac.org.uk/

Sat. 21^st June. The HRCR ECONOMY RUN now firmly established up to the North West where entrants will be able to enjoy the hills and dales of Cheshire, Derbyshire and the Staffordshire. Food plays an important part starting with a hearty breakfast and lunch stop at the National Tramway Museum at Crich. Last year the event raised over £1000 for Save the Children and it is hoped to repeat or better it this year. With a limit of 40 cars, entries will be at a premium.

Contact: John Hunt on email hunt07@btinternet.com or phone 01782 516275.

Sun 27^th July. DONOR CARD GT. This will be the 7th running of this popular event. The event is a joint promotion between the HRCR and Continental Car Tours of Deal. The event continues to support Cystic Fibrosis Trust for whom it has already raised over £30,000. The event covers around 120 miles of the quietest lanes, with suitable stops for refreshments. New for this year is the Start venue from the former racing circuit at ‘Brooklands.'

Contact: Tel 01304-380244 or email admin@continentalcartours.co.uk

Sat & Sun 24/25^th. AUGUST. REMEMBERANCE TOUR OF FLANDERS FIELDS. Another new event to the series. Kemmel Club of Belgium organise a two day run through the WW1 areas which includes visits to museums and other place of interest plus an evening visit to the Menning Gate for the ‘Last Post' ceremony. A full weekend of activities, details of which can be seen on http://www.kemmel.be/ Our friends at Continental Car Tours are offering an excellent package which includes entry to the event, 3 nights accommodation and travel. For further details of this package log on to http://www.continentalcartours.co.uk/ Places will be limited to approximately 20 so an early booking for this is recommended.

Sun 21st Sept. CLASSIC HARVEST TOUR. This well established event is organised by The Sunbeam Rapier Owners Club, it takes in parts of the Thames Valley, West Berkshire and North Hampshire. As well as being provided with a simple easy to follow roadbook, participants have the option to have handouts to try their navigation skills, without the competitive timing constraints of some other events.

Contact: Terry Schraider. 159 Binfield Rd., Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2AZ, or tel 01344-454466 or visit http://www.classicharvesttour.co.uk/

Sun. 2nd Nov. AUTUMN LEAVES SCENIC TOUR, a popular event run by HRCR members in the Gloucestershire area. It takes in the stunning scenery and beautiful colours in the Royal Forest of Dean and the surrounding areas in the Autumn. This year the organisers have found some new areas to explore. A simple road-book with descriptions of the places of interest on the route is provided and for those who wish to try out their navigation skills there are optional navigation sections. The entry fee also includes a visit to a place of interest during the mid-day halt and a three-course meal at the finish.

Contact: Pete Ball, 3 The Oakfield, Littledean Hill, Cinderford, GL14 2DE, tel. 01594-823431 or visit http://www.hrct.co.uk/ and click on Scenic Tours.

The HRCR website Scenic Tours section will be regularly updated. For further details on any of these events contact Brian Thomas on 01594-810821 or email brian@hrcr.co.uk

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