Event Reports
short reports of events, holidays and shows enjoyed
by our members
in the past four months.
The main aim of CA7C is to encourage members to drive their 'Sevens' whenever
possible, even throughout the winter months when, surprisingly, quite a few
members do enjoy being out and about on the colder winter-time runs. However, we do draw the
line on the very wettest of days as there is no point driving in bad weather
with the non-optional water entry around the ill-fitting windows and doors!
Mostly we are able to enjoy warm, sunny days with Cornwall's splendid inland and
coastal scenery at its best whatever the season of the year.
These edited reports were written by
members and are taken from our monthly magazine, Seven Focus.
More photos of each
event may be found on our Facebook link.
Run for Pearl - 27 April

Wednesday
saw an early 8:30 start from Wheal Busy for four cars to head to Quintrell
Downs to meet up with Essex Club member, Trevor Fleuty. Trevor drove a
Big 7 from Chelmsford to the Gold Centre in Portreath to collect a pearl
- See www.questforpearl.com. His trip from Chelmsford was escorted by
all the county clubs he passed through. We finished the last leg through
Goonhavern, Perranporth, St Agnes and Porthtowan to arrive at Portreath
at 11:00 am. Another good day out.
FBHVC Drive it Day run to Lanhydrock - 24 April
There were a few start points across the County with the aim of meeting
at the NT Lanhydrock House. One group from the west set off from
the Blackwater area.
A 10:30 start from the Chiverton Arms car park found five A7s heading for
Goonhavern, St Newlyn East then on to the old A30 via Fraddon and St
Columb. We crept on under the old iron bridge then on to go round
the back off Lanivet to join 17 other A7s lined up in the car park. It
was good to spend a few hours catching up with club members not seen for
a long time. The drive home took us on a run via Golant and St Austell.
A good day out.


End to End Centenary Run - Easter 2022
The South Wales A7 Club organised a run from John O'Groats to Land's
End. Entrants travelled at their own pace over several days -
there being no attempt to complete the run in less than 24 hours with 5
days being allowed for the trip. One of our members took part.
Run to Flicka Donkey Sanctuary -
9 April
Having had to be cancelled on 19th February due to forecast bad weather,
the visit to the Donkey Sanctuary at Trenoweth near Mabe took place on
Saturday in fine but chilly conditions. Eight various Sevens gathered at
the Carnon Downs Garden Centre where some drivers and passengers took
advantage of the coffee shop for a warming drink.
This occasion was the first major club run since the onset of the covid
pandemic so route sheets were handed out to the 'co-drivers' and,
splitting the eight vehicles into a five (who went off first) and a
three (some minutes later) the cars set off in the direction of the
Bissoe valley then climbed out of the valley in Grenna Lane, a long,
steep hill. Passing through Frogpool and the Cornish Arms the route made
its way onto the A393 and into Ponsanooth.
Just before the Stag Hunt pub a right turn off the main road took the
cars away towards Stithians but not into it as we headed towards
Longdowns on the A394 instead. Passing along a pretty, tree lined road
and passing a quarry the route eventually arrived at a junction on to
the A394 that, as usual, was horrendously busy with fast moving traffic.
Very luckily, everyone made it on to the main road then shortly left
again turning off towards Halvasso then through the hamlet in the
direction of Penryn.

Having
passed Mabe Church, the route went left towards Trenoweth where soon the
sign for the Flicka Sanctuary came into view. Having parked in the car
park, other visitors coming and going paused to take pictures of the
little Sevens basking in the sunlight. Having had a wander around, the
club members either made use of the cafe or used the picnic tables for
home made picnics.
E
aster on Exmoor - 14-19 April
A trip to North Devon over a sunny Easter weekend was enjoyed by lovely runs and
good company. Once again finding the views over the moors spectacular and
driving through many tucked away hamlets including a couple of fords to test the
driving skills of some drivers.
Porlock Hill was a must to drive to the top is
known to be the steepest A road in the Country. Countisbury Hill a average
gradient of 9% and 3.2 km over looking the Bristol Channel was the next on the
list to attempt.

Many picnics and coffee stops in the sun with great views
over Exmoor were enjoyed by all, afternoon cream tea at Stocumber train station
where we had VIP parking. All the cars performed well in very demanding
circumstances.



West
Cornwall Run - 19 January

The Wednesday group run made a trip west towards
Penzance, meeting at Praze an Beeble, then a run to a member's house for
coffee and cake. Then to Marazion for lunch before continuing the run
towards Lelant and home.


New Year
Lunch - 15 January
A Happy New Year lunch get together at
event at The Penhale Roud, Fraddon was very well supported with over 30
members. It was a relatively central venue in reach of most members.
All involved had a couple of hours of chatting and laughing over some
delicious food. The feedback has been so positive we shall hold more of
these throughout the year.

