My First Wrinkly Run.

Machines and riders gather in the morning prior to a 'Wrinkly Run'

My First Wrinkly Run

Recently my friend Simon and  I attended one of our sections 'Wrinkly Runs' ...it's

always good to have a day  off work!
We met at Alan's house for around 10.00 am, drank Coffee, placed a tick on the menu for food of the Pub for our lunchtime stop. And then all proceeded at an orderly pace across country from Northampton to Warwickshire, I think about 45 miles. However the interesting thing for me was that we didn't use a route card. Alan led the way and any second rider behind the leader would 'drop off'  off and show the direction at the next road junction, and then go to the back of the line of riders. Some other sections use this method and personally I found it more relaxing ride without having to try and read a card. I could be tempted to play truant from work more often! Many thanks to Alan Bailey for a great day.

All the fun of the country fair

Always a favourite in our calendar is the Birdingbury Country Fair, and this year it was celebrating 25 years. Around the Warwickshire area there is no shortage of enthusiasts who every year support this show with classic  cars, bikes and any other interesting vehicle  they can bring along. Now I know modern Lorries and vans are very reliable and fast ect ect BUT they don't look half colourful as some of the older classic vehicles. Most in their day were hand sign written and meticulously maintained and contained a wide use of bright colours.    Roll up Roll up for the Circus! this wagon carried a huge generator presumably to power the Billy Smart's Circus. Great stuff!

All the fun of the Country Fair

My kind of fancy dress party.

For a couple of weekends in the year the Severn Valley Railway hold 1940s weekends, and the day we went along we were blessed with good weather and as usual a excellent turn out of people dedicated to  the cause. This gentleman seated was in charge of the Hospital coach situated in the sidings at Arley. Inside the coach..or is it wagon? was every conceivable medical instrument on display along with stretchers. bandages, medicines and a pair of Pyjamas.

The SVR 1940s Weekend

 Take care there Sir!  Because a unexploded bomb lies under the rubble of this hut in the yard of the Main station at Kidderminster, however every thing will be OK because any blast will be harmlessly deflected by these two  BSA M20s. After all a little bit of singed paint never stopped an M20!.

The Station Masters Cottage, I am such a sucker for old Cottages and flowers in pots.

Early start at Arley station means an early brew up, all provided with period Tea making equipment ( no Sugar for me ).

A member of the ARP stands guard at the entrance to an Air raid shelter at Kidderminster Station.