Welcome to tonight's meeting where we were down in numbers as many are away on holiday and the Museum was closed for annual holidays also so it was of to James McLaughlin's home in Linlithgow for this months meeting. Many thanks James and Theresa for the hospitality.
We took a few minutes to mention the great success of the annual show at Beaulieu and how the weekend went. Please see your next All Torque on the Beaulieu weekend I have submitted an article on out trip down south. A fantastic location in the New Forest and an excellent venue for the club's 21st Annual Show.
Next show for the region will be on the 13th of July and this will be Glamis Castle in Angus and for those heading for the show direct the postcode for Glamis is DD8 1RJ. I have sent and email out regarding passes and many have requested there pass be sent by post to which I have sent this week. For those meeting up prior to the show and travelling in convoy we will be meeting up at Kinross Services, postcode KY13 0NQ at 0800 for a 0815 depart for the show. Please be in the grounds before 10am as they are very strict on this rule so please allow time to travel and be prepared to be in traffic arriving at the show. This show is massive and well attended so be prompt arriving. We will have full catering tea/coffee and cooking facilities so please bring your own bacon ,burgers and rolls etc and I will be only to happy to cook for you. I do have 3 or 4 passes spare so anyone wishing to go already not going then please contact me direct to hold the pass for you.
The weekend after will be the Region's annual BBQ and Concourse the 20th July and all members and immediate family are welcome to come along and have the Porker cleaned up and polished and maybe a trophy may pass your way I will be doing the cooking with my other half and James and Martin will be on the judging for the silverware. The venue for this will be once again the Boness Motor Museum postcode EH51 9JR and the Museum will be open to visit for a small charge. The day will kick off around 12 midday and the trophy presentation around 1530 hrs. All those wishing to attend please email me in order I can establish numbers for catering etc. W e will be catering for vegetarians also for those wishing any special dietary needs please let me know.
On the 3rd of August we have thrown in a late show for anyone to attend it is the Kames Classic Car Show, which is at the Kames Motorsport Complex at Muirkirk in Ayrshire postcode KA18 3QQ. Please click on the link below to see the day in question. I have sent out a separate email on how to enter this show the cut off date is July 21st so be quick so far 6 cars are going. It will be a meet at the show and enjoy the day. Anyone entering and going please apply before the 21st July £3 per car.
http://www.eastayrshirecc.co.uk/calendar August the 31st will be the ever popular annual gathering of Scotlands largest gathering of Porsches at the great location of Calderglen Country Park in East Kilbride postcode G75 0QZ. This great gathering is put together by Brain Wood and last year we were just short of the magical 100 in numbers but already this year it is looking very popular with many sighning up for it. It is a great day out and to be a success we need YOU AND YOUR PORSCHE so keep this Sunday clear and join all the other Porsche owners in Scotland for what is a great family day out not just a day for the Porsche fanatic. There will be something for everyone at this venue with BBQ area, nice walks, cafe courtyard with 2 zoo's to visit (one indoors and one outdoors), Porsche Glasgow will be there and much more a fun day out for all the family. If you wish to come along then email me and I will add you to the list. A fantastic opportunity to see a vast array of Porsche's from all over Scotland.
Other up and coming events are as follows below:
July 13th Glamis Castle Classic Car show (a few passes left )
July 20th Annual BBQ and Concourse Family day out. (Boness Motor Museum)
August 3rd Kames Classic Car Show (Ayrshire)
August 31st Scotland's Largest Gathering of Porsches (Calderglen Counrty Park)
September 7th Boness Hill Climb (Boness)
September 21st Selkirk Classic Car Show (Selkirk, Scottish Borders)
October 1st Boness Motor Museum club night Quiz with prizes.
November 27th Ten Pin Bowling evening (Livingston Deer Park)
December 20th Christmas Dinner Dance (Barony Castle Peebles)
The Christmas bash has already been put together by Elaine Whitelaw ARO West, I have circulated the email regarding this around the members and I know it is still very early on in the year but the venue is extremely popular and to avoid disappointment we need to be reserving early. The Hotel is the Mercure Barony Castle Hotel and Spa in the Scottish Borders on the 20th December a very nice venue Elaine has sought out for us please visit
http://www.baronycastle.com for a look at the venue looks spectacular to be honest. If you have any questions etc regarding the Christmas bash arrangements then please contact Elaine direct on the contact details below. Many thanks Elaine for all the donkey work on this one I have to say the Hotel looks stunning. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If any member requires more information on any aspect of the Scottish Region’s activities this season then please do not hesitate to contact James, Elaine or myself. We are only to happy to answer and help with any questions you may have. Our contact details are as below:
Neil Fraser
neil@fraser72.freeserve.co.uk RO Scotland. Elaine Whitelaw
elainewhitelaw6@msn.com ARO West of Scotland James McLauchlan
jjlin@blueyonder.co.uk ARO East of Scotland
May I remind all members who require servicing, maintenance or repairs to their Porsche to contact:
Brian Miller Motors,
Edinburgh
Tel.0131 443 7806
Brian who is a Porsche trained mechanic has over 45 years experience in the business and caters for German marques in addition to Porsche.
Also we have SP AUTOBAHN a Porsche Specialist situated in Stirling. Owner Stuart Paterson your contact on 07973385463 or please visit his website on
http://www.spautobahn.com Over 15 years in the business and offers every service possible for your Porsche.
A reminder also that anyone wishing to submit an article for the next “ALL TORQUE” magazine please send this into Tony ASAP for publication. His contact details are
tony@typescape.com He is looking for Porsche related articles or pictures possibly a recent project undertaken or recent trip out! So get pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard.
We look forward to seeing you all at the August meeting.
We meet at 7.30 for an 8.00pm start on the first Wednesday of every month at:
Bo-Ness Motor Museum,
Bridgeness Road,
Bo-Ness,
EH51 9JR.
The museum has a wonderful collection of ‘James Bond’ cars and memorabilia and offers light refreshments. There is ample parking for members and visitors.
Many thanks,
Neil Fraser (RO SCOTLAND)
MOBY 07946616782
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