V8
Northumberland Tour 2014
This
year's tour was held in the County of Northumberland, over the long weekend -
Friday 19th to Monday 22nd September. Here the organiser, Richard Withington,
provides an illustrated report. More
Photos:
Mario Kloostra and Richard Withington
Detailed
briefing. More
Event
Organisers
Richard and Victoria Withington
01949 844066
Email
Posted: 140926
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Withington reports "some 51 members and friends joined together at the Holiday
Inn Seaton Burn on Friday 19th September for this year's V8 Tour. No less than
12 RV8s and 9 BGTV8s plus a ZT, MGC, TD and V8 conversion were seen in the car
park by Friday night. Entrants came from all parts of the country plus France
and Germany. Many reported tortuous travel conditions due to bad weather and road
works as they arrived, but fortunately the weather improved on the Saturday. On
Saturday we had views of the stunning countryside were enjoyed en route to Cragside,
via Northumberlandia and Otterburn. The evening was closed with North Country
musical entertainment.
The
second day involved travel northwards to Craster, followed by coastal views terminating
at Woodhorn Colliery Museum and Archives.
The
V8 Tour closed on Monday 22nd with a guided tour of Hexham Abbey.
Much
of the travel was with 'roof down' for those able to take advantage of the sunshine
and fresh Northumberland air. There was a great sense of camaraderie and the event
was enjoyed by regulars and new comers alike". | | V8
Register - MG Car Club - the
leading group for MG V8 enthusiasts at www.v8register.net |
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