5 Capitals UK/Ireland rally!

[rayofleamington]

I know we have some great owners on here, and many are not averse to actually using their cars for more than short journeys and/or going on holiday with them. (JOGLE, MOT, LEO, Roses runs, MOT UK etc..)

Therefore I'm throwing down the gauntlet to you to see if anyone here (other than myself) is going to join the event:

It's July 2010, and has a very good reputation, is family friendy - and for those like me who've been promising themself an Irish jaunt, that's all part of the event

More details on North Wilts site:
http://www.northwiltsmmoc.co.uk/page4.html

[santadawes]

Good evening.
They say two minds think alike.
I have just sent Julian an email about this event saying although I can't make all of the trip with the group I am sending a letter to my local Police Forces accross Sth. Wales to ask their permission for me to give a Police escort using my Morris Panda.It is hoped that I can escort you to Cardiff where our Sth. Wales branch will be arrangeing somekind of event to welcome you and then escort you to St. Davids. As soon as I get more feedback I will be able to let others know.
From Santadawes.

[Judge]

Would love to, but the 2010 MOT-UK is in July, and LEO in August.

[alex_holden]

Hmm, the only one of those I've not (yet) visited in a Minor is Cardiff. Sounds interesting and I wish the participants well, but from my own experience big cities are not the most fun places to visit on a classic car rally. [memories of trying unsuccessfully to keep a convoy together while lost in busy traffic]

Also it seems a shame to pay the quite high ferry fee to take your car across to Ireland and not see more of it, particularly the more scenic parts over in the west.

[iandromiskin]

Let us know your Irish plans when finalised and i'll flag it to the IMMOC members. I'm sure we can sort something out this end ???

[santadawes]

Hmm, the only one of those I've not (yet) visited in a Minor is Cardiff. Sounds interesting and I wish the participants well, but from my own experience big cities are not the most fun places to visit on a classic car rally. [memories of trying unsuccessfully to keep a convoy together while lost in busy traffic]

Also it seems a shame to pay the quite high ferry fee to take your car across to Ireland and not see more of it, particularly the more scenic parts over in the west.

It is hoped that I will be leading the convoy through the city at a very steady pace. With a bit of luck the Sth. Wales Police might even be on duty to help us through some traffic lights and junctions.
I always say "Keep a positive mind and It will happen".

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

I had hoped to meet up with the tour while your in Northern Ireland but its clashed with MOT UK.

[Judge]

We'll have to bring MOT-UK to you some time David

[rayofleamington]

Let us know your Irish plans when finalised and i'll flag it to the IMMOC members.

will do!

[stevey]

If your planning to do Belfast and northern ireland you'll have to fill in the necessary parades commission forms. major pain.

We'll have to bring MOT-UK to you some time David

A drive along the north coast is a grand day out. wait till you try barrys amusements!!!

[santadawes]

Hmm, the only one of those I've not (yet) visited in a Minor is Cardiff. Sounds interesting and I wish the participants well, but from my own experience big cities are not the most fun places to visit on a classic car rally. [memories of trying unsuccessfully to keep a convoy together while lost in busy traffic]

Also it seems a shame to pay the quite high ferry fee to take your car across to Ireland and not see more of it, particularly the more scenic parts over in the west.

It is hoped that I will be leading the convoy through the city at a very steady pace. With a bit of luck the Sth. Wales Police might even be on duty to help us through some traffic lights and junctions.
I always say "Keep a positive mind and It will happen".

Just an update. All Police Forces accross Sth. Wales have now given me permission to escort these vehicles through Wales.

[LouiseM]

A presentation about this event was given today at the Branch Liaison meeting. Full details are provided in the link in the first post but if you wish to attend please book early in order to receive a discount on the ferry prices

[washer-bottle]

I have registered and booked my ferry - just got to get my Traveller back on the road now!
Al

[santadawes]

Just another update.
I have made contact withthe People from the Museum of Welsh Life (St. Fagans). They are very keen to play host to us and will be setting up a meeting with them next week.

[washer-bottle]

Hello all

I have been asked to try and keep you all informed about the 5 Capitals Tour. We are raising money for the British Heart Foundation so first the plug to the sponsorship link http://www.justgiving.com/5CAPITALS (moderators I hope this is allowed?).

We are meeeting the press with the BHF at Malmesbury, Cardiff, (possibly alone in Belfast), Edinburgh, and possibly Durham.
Please pm me if you can make it to any of these locations as so far there are only 6 Minors up for the whole tour and we need more to make an impact at our stops.

Here is the rough schedule so far.

Thanks for your support.
Alastair

Sat 24th July

10am Malmesbury town square for 10:30 departure.
11am Meet Aust services on the M4
Police Minor escort into Wales (see this thread), the mayor of Cardiff knows we are coming!
Lunchtime at St Fagan's museum with the BHF
3pm depart for Newport near Fishguard

Sun 25th July

Lunchtime meet Fishguard docks

2:30pm ferry to Ireland, stay in a Wexford campsite

Mon 26th

Drive to Dublin, stay at the Dublin Travelodge

Tue 27th

Drive to Belfast
Meet 5pm with BHF at Rostrevor, Co Down BT34 4DQ.

Wed 28th

11:45am Ferry to Scotland
4-6pm Meet the BHF at the Broad Pavement car park next to Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh. Please can you come and meet us there if you are in Edinburgh.

Thur 29th

Drive to Durham and meet the local branch.
5pm meet with the BHF at Lumley Castle - please join us there if you can.

Fri 30th

Drive to Hertford

Sat 31st

Day trip into London

Sun 1st August

Drive home to return to the Malmesbury Kite Festival.


Last Updated with new info 15 July

[limegreen]

I'll try to be free on that Saturday to join you all at St Fagans!

[washer-bottle]

Hello all

We were in the local paper today

http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news ... s_drivers/

We will be meeting the Mayors of Malmesbury and Cardiff and possibly some more.

This is our sponsorship page

http://www.justgiving.com/5CAPITALS

Please can you join us in Edinburgh as we need to get the numbers up.

Thanks
Al

[rayofleamington]

sorry for being AWOL from the forum so long - our lack of internet connection will soon be resolved!

Anyway I now know which car I'll be using for the trip:




and I got as far as booking the ferries yesterday

[santadawes]

Nice looking Morris you have there.

[washer-bottle]

Hello Ray
Looking forward to meeting you - I will post your Minor photo up on the 5CAPITALS page.
We have made up some rally grille plaques - please ring Julian and he will post you one.
I will update my message in the thread above with some more details of where everybody can meet us.
Al