July 2003

President's Prattle

•  Coronation Supper - splendidly 1953-esque
•  Squadron Leader Kitching and his '47 Riley
•  Nacton fete's weather fate
•  Lanchaster - neither Ferrari nor Lanchester! ("classic" error!)
•  Generous amount raised for Brantham Church Roof Fund
•  Cockfield fun day - deluge of rain and vintage cars
•  Memories of Baldy of Geardock and spark plugs by the tenfold!

Secretary's Scribble

•  Coronation Supper - 1952 recipes - period quiz - prize crowns
•  Sorry about the dates
•  Difficulty perming any 8 from the entire club
•  Euston Rural Pastimes Rally - from 200 cars, top three all from SVEC!
•  Don't forget the Helmingham Vehicle Gathering - volunteers needed for the club stand
•  This month's meeting is at Great Barton

Other Items

•  Brantham Rally - parking panic overcome - loads £££ raised
•  100 years of Standard Motor Company - report of the celebrations
  • Wreath laying
  • AGM of the Standard Motor Club
  • Grand dinner at the Hillman family home
  • Plaque and cavalcade
  • Annual Rally ST100
  • How to follow that? Enjoy using the cars!
•  Returning the favour of a push
•  Last-minute notes about forthcoming events
  • Helmingham
  • Rendham
  • Walton
  • Shrubland Park
  • Butley
  • Great Barton