July 2010

The Pencoed Show on 9th May was a great success, with a good turnout of TaffMoggers enjoying the day. The gazebo was delivered to the site by Carl and was soon erected. It was dry all day but a chilly breeze ensured that the gazebo was put to full use. Our Morgan stand didn’t win the (not quite coveted) club stand prize, which, strangely again, went to the judge’s own club! However, we were mentioned as being a close second.

The Thursday noggin in May was generously hosted by Carl & Jean. There was a good turnout of members who thoroughly enjoyed the convivial evening, not to mention the sausages and mash and the array of delicious desserts. Thank you both for your hospitality.

The Usk noggin on the 2nd Wednesday is always well attended and May’s was no exception. We were joined by Phil & Julie Cripps on their first meeting with TaffMog and we hope to see a lot more of them in future.

The second Wicked Welsh Weekend over the Bank Holiday proved very popular with 59 cars in attendance, travelling from the length and breadth of the country. Several couples were making their second appearance at this event – either because they’d so enjoyed the first time or because they couldn’t believe how bad it was and they wanted to make sure. Of course, it was for the former reason! Hans & Joke Spaans travelled the greatest distance (from the Netherlands) to be with us and will return home with a genuine impression of Welsh sheep (on their car rather than their minds!).

It was a pleasure for TaffMog to welcome so many to this little part of Wales and we were pleased to hear their positive comments about the weekend. We are grateful to Paul & Lesley, (but particularly Lesley, since Paul has had the misfortune to turn his back on retirement) for all their hard work and excellent organisation, which ensured the weekend’s success.

Same time, same place next year! We look forward to seeing friends old and new.