YDCCC
- Dales Trail 2014
Report by Dave Simpson
Photographs by Jim Turnbull
Sunday 21st dawned bright and clears with a decent forecast for our
Dales Trail. The cars started arriving shortly after nine and by ten o
clock we had thirty seven entrants enjoying a cuppa and biscuit and
supporting the extremely well stocked tombola stall manned by Dot and
Kayleigh.
There was a lot of debate about whether to have the roof up or down,
most people made the brave choice and went topless !
The route took the cars through Richmond over Marske bridge and over the
hill in to Swaledale. Through Reeth and then over the stone bridge known
as Whiteaside and a steep climb on to the moor top, this is a testing
little road but as far as is known all cars made it. This is followed by
a steep drop down the other side into Wenslydale through Askrig and
along to Hawes. I think most teams stopped for a visit to the Creamery
and lunch or to stock up on cheese after which the route directed the
cars on to Semerwater and eventually back on to the main road along the
dale to Wensley. A right turn here and a visit to the horse racing town
of Middleham before being directed to Bedale via quiet roads and back to
the golf club.
We had a variety of cars entered this year some are featured here:
After more tea and general chatting about the day’s events the secretary
(Sheila Mason) and chairman (Dave Simpson) made presentations to the
furthest travelled entrant, Shirley Baxter and her daughter who had come
from Lincolnshire along with their dog!
“Furthest Travelled” prize being awarded
The car our judge for the day from Herriot Hospice would most like to
take home was won by Dennis Wheatly with his very nice SS Jaguar
replica, who I am informed also filled in a club membership form, we
hope to see him on the next run.
The most desirable car on the run.
Our secretary Sheila presented a cheque for £500 to Mrs Robinson from
Herriot Hospice. A very successful day helped by fine weather, a good
field of entrants and grateful help from Kate & Sheila who registered
the entrants as they arrived, Bill & Jim who performed car park duties
complete with hi-viz jackets and Dot & Kayleigh who raised £140 on the
tombola stall also to the Sponsors and members who donated so many great
prizes.
Finally thanks to our sponsors
Laithwaites Wines
Lewis and Cooper
Maxwell’s
Betty’s
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