Plenty of display space was made available at the Blakemere Craft Centre, amongst the Edwardian Coach House and courtyards, and just in time for lunch. We were unfortunately hit by a sudden and heavy rain storm that penetrated some canvas hoods, however by mid afternoon we were back to sunshine. Graham and Sally Hart brought along their Flyer, and also a recently discovered and remarkably well kept Standard 8. Harry Ashetton-Smith brought along one of striking Vignales, now complete again with a replacement rear window after the last one had exploded. Wirral member George Curley brought his splendid Standard 12 coupe along, however fellow member Bryn Heeley had to turn back home with a broken wheel bearing on his Standard Big 9. My Big 9 ran extremely well over the 70 mile return journey, although I had to resort to some good old hand signals having lost the indicators to a short circuit.

Thanks to Alex and Lynne Robertson for drawing the route and arranging such an excellent day. To Graham Hart for the cheery hats and balloons provided. For the Bears Paw bacon sandwiches that got some of us started that morning, and for the welcome tea and biscuits provided at Bryan and Morwena Jones house for the others.