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Welcome to new members Marlon Smith (Halebank - 993), Paul Evans (Prescott - 996 C2 Cab.), John Halton (Horwich - 993), Adrian Baillie (Runcorn - 996 T), Anthony Blain (Sale - 996 C2), Simon Bates (Taddinton, Buxton - 964 RS) & Steve Cheetham (Gorton - 944 2.7).
Your fellow R5 members and I look forward to meeting you at a Club Night or at one of our other forthcoming events.
Next R5 EventThe next R5 event is our May 11 Club Night, at the Deanwater Hotel, starting at 2000, during which we will have a "Guess the Owner" competition. See "Forthcoming R5 Events" below for more information.
Manchester Airport Aviation & Transport FairPCGB R5, along with other car clubs, has been invited to mount a display of members' cars at the above Fair, which takes place at the Runway Visitor Park over the weekend of 9/10 July. All cars are to be in place by 1000 and remain until 1600. Entry (ordinarily £7.00) will be free for the driver of each display car.
In addition to the aforesaid car club displays, there will be all manner of transport related exhibitors, including societies and model makers, the Concorde, Nimrod and other preserved aircraft that reside in the Visitor Park, airport vehicles and hot air balloons, plus over 200 trade stalls selling transport collectables, memorabilia, photographs and artwork.
Would members who are interested in participating in the proposed display please contact me before 15 May, amongst other things to let me know which of the two days they favour. We will then endeavour to arrange a display on the day favoured by most members.
R5 Planning QuestionnaireTo date I have received completed Questionnaires from just six members. The objective of the Questionnaire (which issued with my March Newsletter to all R5 members for whom the Club has an e-mail address, and has been available at subsequent Club Nights) is to ascertain members' preferences for the types and frequency, etc of activities that the Committee organise. If we don't know your preferences we cannot take them into account.
It goes without saying that I would also welcome any observations you might have on other Club matters not covered by the Questionnaire
Car for SaleAn R5 member is selling a 944 Lux 2.5, with 127k miles on the clock and an interior described as "mint". Please contact me if you are interested.
Geometry CheckR5 member Duncan Moules recently discovered what he describes as "the alignment heaven"; where he had a comprehensive check & adjustment of his car's suspension geometry on a sophisticated Hunter DSP 600 - 4 rig for about a third of the price charged by some other establishments using the same model of rig. If your car needs such a check and you would like to know more about Duncan's experience, I'll put you in touch.
FORTHCOMING R5 EVENTS
May 11 Club Night
At The Deanwater Hotel; featuring a "Guess the Owner" competition. Would each member please bring, in an envelope with their name on it, a photo of at least one car they previously owned. The more unusual/interesting the car(s) is/are the better. (It goes without saying that the owner should not be in the photo.)
May 18 Jasmine Porschalink Open Evening
As previously announced, R5 members have been invited, together with R18 and TIPEC North West members, to an Open Evening at Jasmine's premises in Nelson, starting at 1930. A complimentary hot, buffet supper and drinks are planned, followed by a couple of interesting speakers, free car checks and a charity raffle. Please let me know by 13 May if you will be attending, so that hosts Sue and Brian Goff can plan accordingly.
June 8 Club NightAt The Deanwater Hotel; featuring a traditional (car) treasure hunt. For those of you unfamiliar with such things, it will entail a drive of about 30 miles, starting at 2000 (or soon after), in the course of which participants will endeavour to locate the "˜treasure'. Prizes will be presented to the winner and a runner-up or two.
June 11 Sound & District Primary School Fair, Nr NantwichThe Club's Media & IT Director (and R5 member), Anthony Shuker, whose children attend the Sound & District Primary School, organises a small car show at its annual Fair. It would be nice if R5 members would show their appreciation for Anthony's efforts on behalf of us and all Club members by supporting it. Entry forms are available from Anthony at anthony@shuker.net. Please also let me know if you will be attending.
June 19 "˜Summer Sunday'
Rendezvous at 10am at the Astbury Mere Visitor Centre (CW12 4FP), off the A34 Congleton to Newcastle-under-Lyme road, for a 1030am departure on a scenic drive to the renowned RAF Museum, Cosford, near Telford in Shropshire.
OTHER CLUB ACTIVITIES
May 21/22 Speed Champs. (H), Loton Park
May 22 Middle Years Cars, PEC SilverstoneThis event will be akin to the 2010 "Boxster & Beyond" event, but focused on this occasion on the so-called middle years cars (ie '74 to '95, or thereabouts). That said all members are welcome, irrespective of what Porsche they drive. See May edition of Porsche Post for details, inc pre-booking perks.
May 22 R18 Regional Concours, PC BoltonSee R18 RO's column in the May edition of Porsche Post for details.
June 4/5 Carrera Cup, Oulton Park
June 5 Cornbury House Open DayAn Other Wheels Day is planned. Just roll up in any car other than a Porsche.
June 5 R7 Regional Concours, Harewood House
As past participants in this regular event will attest, it is much more than a Concours, and R5 members who have not been previously are encouraged to attend. Amongst other things an Ascot style buffet lunch is provided - courtesy of Strasse - in return for a commensurate charity donation. See R7 RO's column in the May edition of Porsche Post for more information on the planned activities.
June 5 Speed Champs. (H), Harewood
Barry Dolton
Regional Organiser
Member News
Welcome to new members Marlon Smith (Halebank - 993), Paul Evans (Prescott - 996 C2 Cab.), John Halton (Horwich - 993), Adrian Baillie (Runcorn - 996 T), Anthony Blain (Sale - 996 C2), Simon Bates (Taddinton, Buxton - 964 RS) & Steve Cheetham (Gorton - 944 2.7).
Your fellow R5 members and I look forward to meeting you at a Club Night or at one of our other forthcoming events.
Next R5 EventThe next R5 event is our May 11 Club Night, at the Deanwater Hotel, starting at 2000, during which we will have a "Guess the Owner" competition. See "Forthcoming R5 Events" below for more information.
Manchester Airport Aviation & Transport FairPCGB R5, along with other car clubs, has been invited to mount a display of members' cars at the above Fair, which takes place at the Runway Visitor Park over the weekend of 9/10 July. All cars are to be in place by 1000 and remain until 1600. Entry (ordinarily £7.00) will be free for the driver of each display car.
In addition to the aforesaid car club displays, there will be all manner of transport related exhibitors, including societies and model makers, the Concorde, Nimrod and other preserved aircraft that reside in the Visitor Park, airport vehicles and hot air balloons, plus over 200 trade stalls selling transport collectables, memorabilia, photographs and artwork.
Would members who are interested in participating in the proposed display please contact me before 15 May, amongst other things to let me know which of the two days they favour. We will then endeavour to arrange a display on the day favoured by most members.
R5 Planning QuestionnaireTo date I have received completed Questionnaires from just six members. The objective of the Questionnaire (which issued with my March Newsletter to all R5 members for whom the Club has an e-mail address, and has been available at subsequent Club Nights) is to ascertain members' preferences for the types and frequency, etc of activities that the Committee organise. If we don't know your preferences we cannot take them into account.
It goes without saying that I would also welcome any observations you might have on other Club matters not covered by the Questionnaire
Car for SaleAn R5 member is selling a 944 Lux 2.5, with 127k miles on the clock and an interior described as "mint". Please contact me if you are interested.
Geometry CheckR5 member Duncan Moules recently discovered what he describes as "the alignment heaven"; where he had a comprehensive check & adjustment of his car's suspension geometry on a sophisticated Hunter DSP 600 - 4 rig for about a third of the price charged by some other establishments using the same model of rig. If your car needs such a check and you would like to know more about Duncan's experience, I'll put you in touch.
FORTHCOMING R5 EVENTS
May 11 Club Night
At The Deanwater Hotel; featuring a "Guess the Owner" competition. Would each member please bring, in an envelope with their name on it, a photo of at least one car they previously owned. The more unusual/interesting the car(s) is/are the better. (It goes without saying that the owner should not be in the photo.)
May 18 Jasmine Porschalink Open Evening
As previously announced, R5 members have been invited, together with R18 and TIPEC North West members, to an Open Evening at Jasmine's premises in Nelson, starting at 1930. A complimentary hot, buffet supper and drinks are planned, followed by a couple of interesting speakers, free car checks and a charity raffle. Please let me know by 13 May if you will be attending, so that hosts Sue and Brian Goff can plan accordingly.
June 8 Club NightAt The Deanwater Hotel; featuring a traditional (car) treasure hunt. For those of you unfamiliar with such things, it will entail a drive of about 30 miles, starting at 2000 (or soon after), in the course of which participants will endeavour to locate the "˜treasure'. Prizes will be presented to the winner and a runner-up or two.
June 11 Sound & District Primary School Fair, Nr NantwichThe Club's Media & IT Director (and R5 member), Anthony Shuker, whose children attend the Sound & District Primary School, organises a small car show at its annual Fair. It would be nice if R5 members would show their appreciation for Anthony's efforts on behalf of us and all Club members by supporting it. Entry forms are available from Anthony at anthony@shuker.net. Please also let me know if you will be attending.
June 19 "˜Summer Sunday'
Rendezvous at 10am at the Astbury Mere Visitor Centre (CW12 4FP), off the A34 Congleton to Newcastle-under-Lyme road, for a 1030am departure on a scenic drive to the renowned RAF Museum, Cosford, near Telford in Shropshire.
OTHER CLUB ACTIVITIES
May 21/22 Speed Champs. (H), Loton Park
May 22 Middle Years Cars, PEC SilverstoneThis event will be akin to the 2010 "Boxster & Beyond" event, but focused on this occasion on the so-called middle years cars (ie '74 to '95, or thereabouts). That said all members are welcome, irrespective of what Porsche they drive. See May edition of Porsche Post for details, inc pre-booking perks.
May 22 R18 Regional Concours, PC BoltonSee R18 RO's column in the May edition of Porsche Post for details.
June 4/5 Carrera Cup, Oulton Park
June 5 Cornbury House Open DayAn Other Wheels Day is planned. Just roll up in any car other than a Porsche.
June 5 R7 Regional Concours, Harewood House
As past participants in this regular event will attest, it is much more than a Concours, and R5 members who have not been previously are encouraged to attend. Amongst other things an Ascot style buffet lunch is provided - courtesy of Strasse - in return for a commensurate charity donation. See R7 RO's column in the May edition of Porsche Post for more information on the planned activities.
June 5 Speed Champs. (H), Harewood
Barry Dolton
Regional Organiser
