June 2008
Greetings everyone
Before I go any further I want to thank each and every one of you for the tremendous support you gave to the Cudeca benefit Run held last Saturday. I am amazed that such a huge sum of money was raised by a relatively small club such as ours. Almost three and a half thousand euros was the eventual total. Fantastic. You have been incredibly generous. And what a party we had afterwards! I don't think there was anyone that didn't thoroughly enjoy themselves. If you weren't there you really did miss a magnificent day out. The food, the service and the venue were absolutely first class. The company was second to none and, after such a huge success, I can only say that I am very proud to be your chairman. I might even do it again next year........
As we know, June is, and already has been, a very busy month for us. Our club-night at El Chaparral on the 3rd was a great success and we followed that only a few days later with our Cudeca run. On Monday, June 16th we have our secondary club-night at Streets of London where Francois will be giving a talk and a demonstration of how to set up SU carbs. Rumour has it that the name for this gathering will soon change to " Loose Torque" which I think is infinitely more suitable. Well done whoever thought of that!
Moving on to Sunday, June 22nd and we have our second invitation to attend the annual 'British Society' celebrations at their villa in Benalmadena. This was the surprise hit of the summer season last year, was a huge success and really popular with all who participated. Unfortunately, there are only 20 car places in total for the Concours D'Elegance competition so contact Mike or Linda Hennell, who are organising this again this year, ASAP. The only thing that was not too good last year was the food, as I think we took them by surprise! This year I am assured they have it all sorted and there will be a professional BBQ served for 15 Euros. A gathering over breakfast on the day is planned followed by a 'Run' to end near Benalmadena Pueblo. I really recommend this as a great social day out. The Brit Society people are really hospitable, have a ridiculously cheap Bar and are good company. The setting for the cars is also something special. Very sociable and very enjoyable!
Our big event of the season takes place on Saturday June 28th. Our 'Summer Bash' and 4th. Birthday Party! Held, as last year, at The Hotel Tamisa Golf we are in for a great night. Tickets are 40 Euros per head which represents outstanding value. Cava and canapés on arrival, an excellent dinner to follow with all wines, waters, coffees etc included and live music too whilst we luxuriate, dining 'al fresco' around the pool. We had a terrific 'party' last year and I am sure this year will be a similar success. A chance to get 'dolled up' and dressed up and leave those cars behind. Please! Incidentally, although it is fun to get the 'glad-rags' out, there is no formal dress code. Come as you please and just enjoy the night. We shall also be giving out a few awards to some deserving people! I hope to see as many of you there as possible.
It seems a bit early to be thinking of July, especially with all this lot going on, but I will mention it now anyway!
We will have our club-night at El Chaparral as usual on July 01st and this will be followed on the Saturday, July 05th, by a rather splendid 'Run' that I am organising. The route will be on pure country roads, starting again from the old Eldorado Studios near Coin, and will be nothing like as long as the Cudeca run. I promise! We will take a leisurely run, to finish in Yunquera where I have found a really, most splendid restaurant! The Chef-Patron comes from the village and went off around Europe to learn his craft in some very fine eating establishments. He moved back to the village to open his own restaurant, which he has done, most successfully. He can do most anything food-wise but he likes to offer traditional Spanish 'home cooking'. I went there and tried suckling pig, roast lamb, oxtail and fabulous steaks. Starters and desserts were simply mouth-watering and inventive too! The menu will be fully inclusive at 35 Euros and I can promise you an absolute treat! Let me know nearer the time if you would like to join me for what promises to be another memorable SOL Classic Car Club day out! I hope to have some web space set up tomorrow for which I will send you a link to view some of the massive number of photos we have from Saturday. Watch out for yourselves featured in the next 'Hi' Magazine and also on N340 TV on the 17th. Check with Henri to be sure. And don't forget to use our website www.solclassiccarclub.net !!
The link to view lots of photos of Saturday is Photos. Available from Thursday, June 12th. I hope.
Kind regards
Ian Giles
Chairman
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