During 2009 we had thirteen members bring
their 'Seven' out on their first run. Two long-time members having at
last got their car on the road after restoration; the others being new members
who soon after buying their 'Seven' have been on a run. Most are now
regulars on runs and other club events. Let us hope that more new members
will be coming on their first club runs during 2010.
Roseland Mystery Tour - 20 February
Just
when we thought the snow had gone it decided to reappear again on Saturday
morning in the form of sleet, luckily only briefly, scattering the occupants of
fifteen ‘Sevens’ into their cars (and van) to take shelter.
We departed from Truro
Park & Ride through muddy lanes, the usual ford, and through Truro towards
Tresillian with more muddy lanes heading for St Mawes. With even muddier
lanes all was going well until a couple of breakdowns caused a brief stop, but
once sorted we were off again to St Mawes for coffee
Once refreshed we departed
for Portloe, taking in the lovely Roseland scenery and more muddy lanes. Lunch
was enjoyed at the Ship Inn, Portloe, washed down with a pint of Cornwall’s
best.
Twelve ‘Sevens’ proceeded
along the coast to Caerhays then over the coastal track through a gated lane and
the beautiful view of Gerrans Bay, dropping down into Mevagissey where ice cream
was the order of the day.
Run of Two Halves - 16 January
The
snow had gone and with a fine dry day forecast sixteen 'Sevens' appeared at
Carnon Downs Garden Centre with a few of the newer members who are now becoming
regulars on runs. After the usual hugs, coffee and chats we agreed to split the
group into two and go separate ways.
One group
headed out along the lanes towards Blackwater and westward for Mount
Hawke, Cambrose and into Portreath for a brief stop, where many passers-by admired
the line of parked 'Sevens'. Then it was a straight run along the
north-coast road over Roskejeage Downs to Gwithian and through to Hayle for a
hot pasty lunch. From there the group made their own way homeward.
Meanwhile, the other group went over to the Roseland via the King
Harry Ferry and by way of St Just in Roseland for lunch in Portscatho. The
return route through Ruan Lanihorne and the delightful Lamorran Woods brought
the group to Tresillian and home.
It was an enjoyable day for everyone once again seeing the coastal and inland
scenery in the winter sunshine.
Thirsty Thursdays - 14 January
The meet for lunch and chat at Penelewey, Near Truro on the second Thursday
of the month has attracted several members during the winter months. These
meets will continue through to April before adjourning for the summer months.
New Year's Day Run - 1 January
The weather was bright and sunny as several 'Sevens' travelled
from all parts of Cornwall to join up near Carlyon Bay, St Austell for lunch.
The largest group from the west enjoyed a cross-country run through the lanes
from the Ladock Valley through Grampound Road towards Napean before skirting
east of St Austell to go through Par to the Cliff Head Hotel.
Much socialising in the bar, soft drinks only!, and then lunch
before enjoying the homeward run as members went their own way.
Christmas Party - 5 December
Probably our best ever party with 35 members and family, a total
of 66 folk, enjoying this annual social event. Each family bought a plate
of food so there was a good variety to suite all tastes. A photographic
competition based on obscure views of 'Seven' bits and parts had most of us
puzzled and guessing; many enjoyed the old style penny-in-the-slot machine
which, with a raffle, raised over £120 for Children' Hospice South-west.
The party ended with an impromptu male voice choir. A very enjoyable few
hours.
