UK trip for Vintage Club
Many enthusiasts from Kilmacanogue were with the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club that took to the high seas on recently on route to Wrexham in the UK.
This was a four-day trip staying at the Moreton Park Hotel and all of the club members (thirty-one in total) enjoyed the beautiful scenic drive through North Wales, Shropshire where sixteen vintage vehicles of all makes and sizes took part.
The convoy arrived at the Hotel where they enjoyed refreshments etc. before retiring for the day. After breakfast on Saturday morning the club took to the hills of Wales ably escorted by Rita Heathcock, a native of the area, who was extremely kind in taking us to all of the nature and beauty spots in the Welsh Hills, which covered a wide area and were absolutely stunning to say the least, some of which were indescribable.
The first stop was Llangollen Motor Museum which housed an array of cars and motorbikes all privately owned, then the party travelled to the beautiful Horseshoe pass (Bwich yr Oernant) in Denbigshire North East Wales which reaches a height of 417 Metres. From there in was onto the beautiful Lake Bala which they drove around.
On Sunday having had breakfast it was time to attend a civic reception given by the mayor and Lady Mayoress of Wrexham at the town’s civic buildings where chairperson of the club Mick Nolan, on behalf of the vintage car club, presented them with a beautiful Waterford Crystal Decanter. The mayor in turn presented the club with a Welsh Crystal Paper Weight. The club then visited the British Ironworks Centre, Shropshire.
While we were attending this venue the chairperson was interviewed by local radio and TV and painted a wonderful picture of the club, its members and its activities. They expressed great interest in joining the club on the upcoming Liam Kelly Memorial Run which takes place on September 8 and nine. They were assured that the club would do everything possible to enhance their visit and the club is also delighted to hear that most of last year’s UK entrants have signed up yet again.
The garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club now looks forward to a very busy season and hopefully get a good summer. The travelling party would like to thank their PRO Ann Nolan, who did an absolute super job in organising ferries, hotels etc. for the trip, to Mick Nolan, who acted as a wonderful ambassador for the club and Shay Duffy, who was always willing with a smile to help anyone with engine trouble, as did all of the committee and members. It was a pleasure to have been in company with the entire group and most enjoyable.
The club have also commenced the evening runs prior to our monthly meetings. Just a reminder that the Tom Kennedy Memorial Static Show will take place in the Sand Pit, Ashford on Sunday, July 8, commencing at midday and anything with wheels are welcome. Stall holders also welcome. All proceeds from this show will go directly to St Ann’s Oncology Ward St Vincent’s University Hospital. To date this show has raised in excess of €12K for this very worthy cause.
For further details contact Eileen at 087 8329235 or email goivcc@ gmail.com.