Author: Paul Gallagher

THE NORTHERN VINTAGE TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

Monthly Newsletter May 2020

Founded 1977

President & Club Chairman
Ernie Hutchinson, 60 Brompton Court, Brompton on Swale, North Yorkshire, DL10 7SB Tel:01748 810362
Club Secretary
Mavis Bailey, 86 Geneva Crescent, Darlington, Co Durham, DL1 4LA
Membership Secretary
Mavis Bailey, 86 Geneva Crescent, Darlington Co Durham, DL1 4LA Tel:01325 359114
Club Treasurer
Maureen Briggs
20 Salters Lane, South Darlington, DL1 2AD
Newsletter
Elaine Storey, 15 Cleveland View, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 8NE Tel:01388 609666

Meetings are held at Middleton St George Cricket Club, Water View, Darlington DL2 1JQ
At 19.30 the third Wednesday each month
When we are able .

Hello everyone. I hope you are all safe and well Nobody knew this was going to stop us as fast as it did. Our apologies for there being no newsletter last month but with the team in isolation this wasn't possible. This is the 8th week for me in lockdown at home. It seems like a long time ago that Wendy and I went to Skipton for the weekend meeting up with Heather and Ian Dunn who were having their first time out in their motorhome. The weather was good. We even had a cruise on the Skipton canal. Here’s hoping we can return soon.
I don’t know when we will all get back together but hope not to far in the future. A lot has changed and until bars and clubs get the go ahead to reopen we are stuck.
In the meantime if any of you have any items for newsletter or just a way of keeping in touch please ring or email Elaine or Mavis. Stay safe. All the best
Ernie.
Ernie.
Ernie.

THE NORTHERN VINTAGE TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION
NEWSLETTER FOR MAY.
WE HAVE NO CLUB NIGHT FOR THE FORESEABLE FUTURE
You can now find us on Face book search for
The Northern Vintage Transport Association.
Don’t forget we also have a website where you will find pictures of events we have been to and events we have held at the club nights.
www.tnvta.co.uk
We are sending you this newsletter to keep in touch with all of our members.
We have had to cancel our club nights as a result of the Covid 19 virus.
We hope you are all staying safe and looking after yourselves. We have been complying with government guidelines. We are lucky that we have family live close and have been getting shopping for us. Hope you are all managing also. It is so sad to hear of the continued deaths and illness that Great Britain is currently suffering.
This was held on 15th January and was the AGM. Whilst it wasn’t vey well attended the members present all appeared happy with the way the club is being run.
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We can only hope this deadly virus is defeated and the actions of the government lead us out of this pandemic.
We are aware that a huge amount of shows and gathering have been cancelled. It is best in the long run to keep people safe. It is very sad however that we cannot meet with our friends. It has been a long winter and these cancelled shows just seem to make things even harder. Hopefully shows due to take place later in the year will still be able to go ahead.
It’s incredible to see people coming together and helping the less able.
I feel I must mention all key workers who have been putting their lives at risk to get us through these tough times. Not just NHS workers but everyone who has been working throughout this frightening time.
Well done to you all.
As I have said we hope shows planned for later in the year will still be able to go ahead so with that in mind can I give you a couple of dates for your diary
Our Gathering is booked for Sunday September 20th.
We hope you will all be able to join us.
I have just this morning heard that the rally at Red Row due to take place on the 1st and 2nd Aug has been cancelled.

It is hoped that we have made progress by September and at the moment Hunton are asking that you complete entry forms in the normal way.
I know as I write this many of you will be rolling your eyes and tutting loudly buttttt.
The Christmas party is organised. Yeahhhhhh.
Only 31 Fridays away.
It is on Friday the 18th of December.
Artist is booked. We have the Deborah Taylor Smith once again by request, so get your dancing shoes out and come and boogie we need some light relief after the start of the year.
WANTED
COMPLETE MK 1 ESCORT BACK AXLE
PLEASE CONTACT 07946 165107

On a lighter note I found these quotes on the internet. hope they make you smile
Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.
We all know that Money may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Jaguar than on a bus.
When a man opens a car door for his wife, it's either a new car or a new wife.
Small cars are good for us. But so is cod liver oil. And jogging.
If your car could travel at the speed of light, would your headlights work?
It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawn mower and vacuum cleaner.
AND FINALLY
Take care out there. Hope to see you all very soon.

DATES FOR YOU DIARY
2020
12th/13th Sept Hunton Steam Gathering
Sun 20th Sept NVTA Gathering
Friday 18th Dec Christmas Party.
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Car and Motorcycle Transport
GEOFF BAYLES TRANSPORT
Phone 01388 720362 or 0796340447
EXPRESS DELIVERIES,ANYWHERE,ANYTIME
Car and Motorcycle Transport
GEOFF BAYLES TRANSPORT
Phone 01388 720362 or 0796340447
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Dates for you Diary.
June 8th /9th Tractorfest Newby Hall
June 15th Srutton Village Fete.
29th /30th June Preston Park Fire Engine Rally
July 6th/7th Duncombe Park

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