Berwick & District Motor Club

Tonight's the night

AGM 8pm at the Pilot

Come along for your chance to get involved in the running of your Motor Club

Club chairman setting away cars at Doddington for Le Jog
Shame about the weather but we all warmed up in the mart cafe afterwards. A big thanks to all those who helped on a miserable morning

Couple of reminders.

We are running a test just outside Wooler for Le Jog on Monday morning (4th) if anyone is still looking to help out contact our Chair Tom Wilkinson.

The second one is this that this Wednesday (6th)is the AGM. 8pm sharp start at the Pilot Inn.

Our Club president launches her own wee dram.
Look whats available for Christmas, a grand local connection we all have to.

Louise Aitken-Walker MBE | 33 Years Old 1990 Limited Edition Introducing "an elegant and venerable old dram", a 1990 limited edition single grain Scotch whisky, commissioned to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Louise Aitken Walker MBE in motorsports. Proudly Scottish and passionate about her whisky, Louise’s inspiring, remarkable journey is celebra...

1 Stage to go for the crews of Roger Albert Clark Rally 2023. Club Member Douglas Menzies and his Co Driver Graeme Menzies have made it to the End of SS32 and just "The Big One" left to complete. Good luck Boys and keep it going.

The following is a request from Pete Jagger. If anyone can help him please contact him direct. I have asked him to comment on the post as the tag hasn't worked.

I have an entry for the Lampton Targa but need a nominated marshal for the entry to be confirmed. Wondered if any of your members might be able to help

The club will be holding its AGM on Wednesday 6th December at the Pilot Inn sharp 8pm. Want to get involved with the club.....then come along!

Everyone welcome and we are always on the lookout for eager people who want to get involved with motorsport and a variety of events.

What a great day and on our door step.

Firstly thanks to the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum and Doug Niven for supporting the club and getting us in during season end.
We had a great turn out with members travelling from Tynside to support a little get together at the Duns Museum.

What a fabulous glance into a local world champions life, yes a world champion in the Borders, you dont realise untill you see the videos and trophies for yourself. Its on our doorstep and well worth a look.
One last thanks to Michael Deans for organising this get together and also getting us very well cared for at the Jim Clark Café Bistro, what a scone and coffee i had, i'll be back.
Thanks all again for supporting Berwick Motorclub.

Top show, our President louise out and about supporting more motorsport Groups and clubs.

A bit of exciting news for you all.

We now have a "Club Shop" to purchase a variety of items with our branding on. This is just a starting point and next year we will look at introducing more items if the demand is there. A massive thanks to Kevin at Fantasy Prints and FP Uniformz for getting this up and running for us. It's an easy way for general members and committee members to buy new items.

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No official clubnight tonight due to the trip to the Jim Clark museum on Sunday.I haven't been able to get a newsletter out in time. Pint and craic for those who fancy it at the Pilot, usual time. Please share to those who may not see this. Cheers

Did you hear us get a mention?

Get this in your planner! 📺
Tonight at 8pm on Channel 5HD Susan Calman’s Grand Days Out.

Susan learns about Jim Clark and chats to Doug Niven in the Scottish Borders.

All Club members who supply us with email addresses will have received the email last week about Michael Deans organising a trip to the Jim Clark museum in Duns at 11am on the 5th November.

Up till now Michael has had 6 replies, now I know this may not be everyone's cup of tea or you may have other plans, that's fine. But we need a minimum of 12 people. Bring a partner or the family even a friend or 2 who you think may enjoy it. A £5 donation is required. Let Michael know ASAP or comment below how many people and also of tou would like to go to the bistro for a snack or a bite to eat afterwards.

It will get to a point where we stop organising little events like this and clubnights due to lack of interest or poor attendance.

Not the best end to the rally calendar for Team Binnie. But onwards and upwards for next year.

Taking all factors into account, we have taken the decision to also cancel our Autotest which was planned to be part of the tractor rally on Sunday at Brunton.

Coundown 7 days to go for a great Northumberland Vintage Tractor Show 21st & 22nd October and our BDMC autotest, test diagrams on route

Early start for Joanne today attending safeguarding training in Edinburgh with Motorsport UK. Keeping the club up to date.

A nice less than 40 mile run out for an October evening. Allowing drivers and navigators to work in synchronised harmony to get to the end

Club Night Results

1st John and Joanne 35 points
2nd Mick and Simon 32 points
3rd Nick and Ken 28 points
4th Rowley and Davey 26 points
5th Bobby 24 Points
6th Walter and Roy 23 points
7th Ollie and Michael 22 points
8th Neil and Chris 21 points
9th Al Frew and the staff in the pub

October Clubnight questions with answers.

Name_________________ Departure Time __________ Arrival time_______

Leave the Pilot and drive towards the mini round about
Biggest and best ?FOR TYRES
Turn Right at mini roundabout and straight over the next one
At the toll house keep left
What's wrong at the home of the famous band?BROKEN PILLAR AT THE HOLLIES
Ath the A1 Turn Left
How Many Arrows?28
Take your second right then immediately turn right
How Far To Galashiels?45 MILES
Turn Left
Free Range?CHILDEN AND ANIMALS
Turn Right
Turn Left into Scottish Borders
What is the last collection time on a Wednesday? 9AM
What did Foulden win?SCOTLAND IN BLOOM
When did they win it? 2002
Turn Left at Crossroads
How many white stones on side of road? 43
Open When?8.30 AM
When was the Deck replaced?1985
Do not? COMPLY
Turn Right into Hutton
Go straight over crossroads
How far to Greenlaw? 14 MILES
Turn Left
What kind of farm is on the sign?HONEY FARM
How Many Benches? 2
How Far To Galashiels? 41 Miles
How many black and white markers on right ? 15
Turn Left
Turn Left signposted East & West Loanend
Pass ewe rider tv on your left? RIVER TWEED
Turn Left At Giveway
What is DFT KLO/6? OLD RAILWAY BRIDGE
Turn Left
What is on top of the pillars? EAGLES
Turn right towards “ R” ( dr mile odd)MIDDLE ORD
Turn Right
How Many white Stones?26
What Kind of Drive ?WEST
Turn Left
Name The soft fabric you pass?VELVET HALL
Turn Left
Turn Right
Turn Left
How many Miles on signs?34
How many Vowels On Signs?21
Pass Bus Stop
Left Then Right
Into Carfont?ANCROFT
What kind of wash?CANINE ( DOG)
Turn Left
What Animal did you Pass?THE LAMB
Turn left at dr of ox crossroads?OXFORD
Take the second right
Go through Hunk tan?UNTHANK
Cross over the A1
Go under the railway bridge
Turn left
3rd exit at roundabout over bridge
How many lamps on bridge? 32
How many were working?13
Turn Left After Traffic Lights
Turn left at dent her oil? THE RED LION
Turn right
What yellow insect did you pass?BUTTERFLY
At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and return to the Pilot
Bring back a rosehip
Bring back 5 different coloured leaves
Bring back a wild flower petal
Don't hit Bambi !!

Many thanks to all those who turned up for last night's Clubnight. Results answers and map of route to follow soon. Hope your all.enjoyed it despite the odd misprint in the instructions

A little sample of what to expect later at tonight's Clubnight. 8pm at the Pilot look forward to seeing you all there 😀

Club Nights

Absolutely anyone can organise one, they don't have to be complicated.. some of the best ones we have had have been simple. Feel free to suggest anything you would like to organise, or attend?

Preparations are well underway for this months Clubnight.. starting from the Pilot no experience or.maps required just bring a pen. Sharp 8pm start.

Good luck to members Carl and Rob Tuer who are down at the Historic Rally Festival this weekend in the Opel Corsa. President Louise Aitken-Walker is also at the event, however she is not competing.

SORRY CANCELLED

So we can get a rough idea of numbers to expect on the day. Anyone wishing to take part in the Autotest or car show at Northumberland Vintage Tractor Show 21st & 22nd October at Brunton on Sunday the 22nd. Can you please fill in the quick form. Entry for Autotest is £15.

Brunton Autotest & Car Show Registration Form 22nd October 2023 - Brunton Airfield as part of the Northumberland Vintage Tractor Rally Autotest Entry Fee £15, Payable on the day.

Sounds like a great few outings, lows are low but there are more high bits.

Teeside Sprint Round 7🏁

New kart and having never driven it before Kalle managed to get back to where he was with lap times within a few sessions on Saturday practice.

Sunday, although starting off well, didn’t go to plan.

Engine failure in the 3rd heat of the day meant our day ended early. Massive thank you to Freddie Blackshaw Racing for your efforts to try and get us back out in the final but it wasn’t our day.

Our plan for starting karting was to compete in a race this year and we’ve managed 5 rounds of the championship.

Also, best of luck to Kalle’s best friend at Teeside Abel Hutton Racing for the final round🏁

Anyone got anything for the Newsletter this month? please let us know, i am putting one together this week and always looking for people to send us something over from anything that they have been up to. You can email [email protected]. Cheers

Date announcement for the 2024 Berwick Classic Rally. More detials to follow.

One for the diary before weather takes a turn.
We will be holding a car show and Clubman Autotest at this years Northumberland Vintage Tractor Show 21st & 22nd October on Brunton Airfield.
Our event which everyone is very welcome to join us at, whether it be to compete in the Autotest or show your car or Motorbike.

Whilst there you can visit the tractor/steam fair and see all the attractions, stalls and vintage stuff!!!

The Motorclub will only be attending on Sunday 22nd and this is also the day of the Autotest.
To compete at the test you can use a road car or pretty much anything but will need a Clubmans MSUK licence which is available on line FOC at MSUK and a motorclub membership card from a ANECCC club.

Signing on and the banter starts at 10am Sunday 22nd as said all welcome. Please please come support the event at Brunton Airfield.

Hexham MOTOR CLUB
Tynemouth & District Motor Club
Alnwick & District Motor Club
Border Ecosse Car Club
Hawick and Border Car Club

Northumberland Vintage Tractor Club Vintage Vehicle Rally

We have more Club members out and about this weekend, Des Campbell, Gavin Lloyd, Gordon Clark, Richard Simmonds. Craig Forsyth and Simon Mills are all out competing or navigating in the Kinloss Autumn Stages Rally today. Good luck to all crews in that event.

If there are any club members our on other events then please let us know. Even if you are marshaling five us a shout.

We have some club members flying the flag for the club today in Hexham and District Motorclubs Keilder Targa event. Best of luck to Monty Pearson and Doug Small, and also to Willie Mole and Bob Lowrie

Have a few minutes watching this, the steering wheel input will make you chuckle by the end.
GOODWOOD REVIVAL

2nd row for qualifying in the Fordwater Trophy! We’ll take that and such fun driving at the @goodwoodrevival against so many awesome competitors and friends. Bring on tomorrow!

Al Frew showing us how it's done on test 1, Tom Wilkinson demonstrating test 2, our host Jimmy Douglas on test 3 and Ken Forrest on test 4.....the plumber switched the controls for test 4. Left was right and right was left!!!!

Massive thank you to Jonathan Rowley and young Oscar for tonight's clubnight. Was amusing to say the least. Thanks for coming and thanks to Jimmy at Glendale Business Park for use of the venue. 4 tests in total. Some a little bit tricky. A tight competition at the top between Mick and Al. But mick just pipped Al at the post to take the top spot.

Youngest club member hard at it.

Competition time.
No correct answers, car will be seen this weekend at the Halloway Hills Rally with its sharp new blue paint work.

Next competition to win a Michael Binnie Rallying sticker is to answer question below…..

What colour is Michael having his rally car painted before the next event?

All correct answers will be put in a hat and four winners will be picked out Saturday 9th.
As of Friday evening no correct answers yet.

Great little touch a little give and take.

Today, we presented a cheque to the Laidlaw Memorial Pool & Fitness Centre in Jedburgh. This was following a very kind donation from a competitor who asked us to choose a charity instead of recieving a refund. We chose the pool and fitness centre as they are currently raising funds to stay afloat. A great way giving back to the community that supports us every year.