Event
Report
The
Dales Trail 2010
Report
by Dave Simpson
It
seems to come around with ever increasing speed but 9th May saw
us back at Kiplin Hall for another
Dales
Trail
. The day started a bit overcast but rapidly improved and by afternoon it
was quite a pleasant day.
 Cars
started arriving quite early and by 10 o’clock we had quite a full car
park and the tea room was overflowing. A good selection of cars were
present with MG A & B s being
the main force as usual, but variation was provided by Keith and his sons
Healey, the magnificent Aston Martin of Sam and Jane and a good selection of
older MG’s and of course our adopted Italian Alfa Romeo of webmaster and
main organiser Bry. We also managed to squeeze in a late arrival Citroen 2
CV.
The
period dress theme was enthusiastically embarked upon by several club
members with Fred Flintstone & Wilma, complete with Dino, who got out of
control several times, a pirate and his pirate partner who it seemed had
lost their pirate ship and resorted to a Mini. Steed and Mrs. Peel arrived
in sparkling form but Mrs. Peel could not be enticed into demonstrating any
martial arts or high kicks. A hippy from the 60’s appeared complete with
the most outrageous afro hair style, also a game keeper with dangerous
trousers and a selection of 1960 styles including Mary Quant direct from
Carnaby Street
. This all went to create a carnival atmosphere, thanks to all who took the
trouble. The best turned out crew prize was sponsored by club member Dave
Watson (Northallerton Auto Electrics), and was won by Steed and Mrs. Peel,
(John & Sally Sleep). 
Full
of tea & biscuits the crews set sail for the dales, a route which took
in the some of the highest and most stunning dales scenery including Tan
Hill pub which provided a watering hole for Dino and his party. From there a
short trip across into Wensleydale and Coverdale which provided another
watering hole for Dino and his party and return via Masham which may have
provided yet more refreshments for Dino and his party. Back
to Kiplin Hall where there was more tea and cakes etc and raffle prizes to
be claimed. Thanks
to all the members who supported the raffle with an excellent array of
prizes, though many had a cork in the top, is this a car club or some other
type of club ? However very welcome they were. The display of cars
with the Hall as a back drop was a great sight and attracted many
members of the public with envious looks, I heard one lady say to her
husband in passing, we can have a look
but you're not having one!
 These
events do not just happen, so thanks to main organiser Bry for his work
assisted by the other club members who did their bit when asked, even if it
meant getting caught in the only shower of the day directing traffic, it all
went to make a very successful day.
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