Whilst Mrs Webmaster and I had never intended to attend this event on Saturday 6th June, we were glad we had made that decision! It seems that the site had over 2 inches of rain in the previous 24 hours which must have put a bit of a damper on the proceedings. I understand that the roadrun to the Avoncroft museum was abandoned, as all the attractions are outside, and an alternative trip was arranged to the Worcestershire Museum at Hartlebury Castle.

However, when we joined the rally for the Saturday evening meal the weather was already drying up. In fact the sun was trying to shine as we arrived at the "Oak" at Upton Snodsbury near Worcester. About 30 members were in attendance and  a sociable evening was enjoyed by everyone. 

More rain was encountered overnight and Lynda and I thought that the Sunday 7th June was about to be similarly ruined. However, as the forecast promised, the sky began to clear about 10am, so we set off in hope in the 1934 10. By the time we arrived at Spetchley Park, shortly after 11.00am, the sun had started to shine to greet our arrival.

This rally was originally organised by Alan and May Withey, as they have done for at least the last 20 years. Unfortunately May is presently unwell and in hospital so we all signed a card to send to her with all our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Although Alan joined us  for the Saturday meal he was unable to do so on Sunday, so we wish him all the best for a return to good health soon. So this year the organisation was taken over by John and Rachel Maxwell, who also did a fine job. Spetchley Park is another house owned by the Berkley Family. If that sounds familiar its because its the same family that own Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire. So this was the second event that the  Club has attended on their properties in the last two weeks. A good representation from Postwar cars on this occassion, principally 8's, 10's Pennants, Vanguards, Ensign and a 6cwt Van, but only 2 prewar attendees, a Flying 12 and ourselves in the oldest participant, the 1934 Standard 10.

There were three awards, the first 2 being the result of a popular vote and the last as a personal choice by the organisers. So the best pre-48 car was chosen to be the Flying 12 Saloon , which fought off our 10 into second place, or last place depending on how you look at it. The Post 48 trophy went to George Thorn's Standard 10. The judges choice for the final prize went to Ray and Di Ferris's Pennant

Here are all the winners being presented with their awards, click on them to see an enlargement.

 

The winning cars. their owners and their silverware

Report and Photos by Phil Homer