June 2011

The noggin at St. Mary’s Golf Club was well attended again in April. Peter Cooksey turned up to maintain his 100% record – not in attendance, but in winning the raffle on each occasion that he has appeared.

Emyr & Janet’s run on “Drive It Day” was certainly longer than 59 miles, covering some beautiful roads with magnificent views – we would have seen more if it hadn’t been so misty on the Pembrokeshire coast and at Strumble Head. Fifteen Morgans turned up at the start point, near Carmarthen. John, together with daughter Lara, treated us to the first viewing of his now renovated Moss box Plus 8. It was in pristine condition, which is only to be expected from the perfectionist that John is. It was a good job that the weather was kind on the day as he wouldn’t have been too happy driving it through some of the farm yards and lanes if the weather had been wet!

Kevin & Geraldine Videan joined us for the first time and it was also the first run for Phil & Lynne Harry for what was to prove an excellent day out. It was also the first scenic run with TaffMog for John & Annette Bauer but unfortunately their car didn’t quite make it as far as the lunch stop and had to be trailered home. We hope that we will see them all again on future runs. We enjoyed a good roast dinner in the Tafarn Sinc, Rosebush. This is a superb pub and well worth a visit if you’re in the area. Janet presented the ladies with little gift bags containing an assortment of Easter eggs while yours truly was spoiled by having one filled with coffee creams – perfect! Thank you both for providing the Centre with an excellent day out and a cream tea to boot!

A good turnout at Usk helped Stuart to an early start to his celebration of a milestone birthday with a large chocolate cake. Earlier in the day a few of us had joined Keith & Brenda on the Blossom Trail through Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Unfortunately, there was little blossom to be seen, but the run through some pretty villages was well worth the journey. Thank you both for arranging the day.

Street & village parties over, 12 members made the most of the good weather and quiet roads to arrive, with tops down, at Simon & Natalie’s Halfway Inn for the last noggin of the month. Dave & Kay, who’d had a 1hour 50min journey to get there, went home with the bottle of wine, presented by Simon & Natalie.