Drive It Day 2010

We had a great day out in the Yorkshire sunshine for Drive It Day, with four spridgets coming out to play in the Hambleton Hills and on the North York Moors. And those of you who couldn't make it, well, you missed out on the best game pie ever, and some stunning spring flowers in the gorgeous gardens of a privately owned stately home ...

You can read all about it and see a load of photos by clicking here.

There are also four short videos on YouTube which you can see here.

Sarah & Tim

an invite to the MGCC's Woldsway Run

on the Woldsway Run in 2007

Our friends at the MG Car Club have specifically invited Yorkshire MASC to join them on their early summer charity run in East Yorkshire on Sunday 9th May. This event is really good fun with a great mix of classics, not just MG's, and there are always plenty of midgets in attendance. The drive starts at the Humber Bridge and ends up near Flamborough Head, taking in some great country roads in the Wolds.

Sarah & Tim have done this event for 4 years now and it is really good fun. Come along and join us. You can download an entry form here. Deadline for entries is 27th April.

Sarah & Tim

Hot X Run 2010 - photos and video

Our traditional Good Friday Hot X Run saw 8 spridgets turn out in somewhat murky weather for a great drive in the Dales which included some fantastic views and little known byways.

You can see lots of photos by clicking here.

There are 4 short videos also on YouTube including some spectacular views down Coverdale where there was still snow on the ground - you can see them by clicking here.

Sarah & Tim

Phoenix Run Video - Fountains Abbey

Phoenix Run Pictures and Video

The Phoenix Run was a great success, with six spridgets enjoying some of the nicest driving roads in Wharfedale and Nidderdale on a dry March morning.

You can see lots of photos and video by clicking here.

More of this sort of fun at Easter on Good Friday's Hot X Run!

Sarah & Tim

The Phoenix Run and March Mtg at The Watermill - UPDATED START TIME

from the ashes of November's damp squib run - The Phoenix Run 2010!

After the washed out disaster of November 2009's Bonfire Run, you are invited to come on a re-run of this event, renamed as the Phoenix Run, on Sunday 14th March 2010. Meeting at Surprise View car park at Otley Chevin Country Park (just past the Royalty Inn) from 10:15am, setting off from 10:45 onwards, this is a morning event from Otley to the outskirts of Thirsk.

The route takes in about 60 miles of scenic driving on little known back roads through Wharfedale and Nidderdale, ending up at The Watermill at Carlton Minniott for a very tasty carvery lunch at 1:45pm. All dining places available have now been booked, but you are welcome to just come on the run (and maybe bring a picnic?) although you will need to let us know by email so that we can bring sufficient route plans. There will be a small charge payable on the day for participants of £3 to cover the costs of route plan booklets and rally boards. We really look forward to seeing you there for the first road run of the year!

Sarah & Tim

February Mtg at The Kings Arms

Our next meeting is on Saturday 13th February 2010 at The King's Arms, Heath, near Wakefield from 12pm. This is a great little pub with a very cosy interior and excellent food.

We hope that you all can make it, and hope to see plenty of old chums from West Yorkshire. You never know, the Atlantis (pictured above) may make an appearance again, as it has found a new home in West Yorks.

All food needs to be pre-ordered, and the landlady has asked us to gather your food orders by Sunday 7th February: menu here. Make your choices and then drop us an email!

Sarah & Tim

UPDATE: Unfortunately due to a serious and unexpected family emergency, Sarah & Tim will not be able to attend the meeting on Saturday, but Claire and Ian Barber have kindly volunteered to step in and be your hosts.