NEWS
Entries close for the Norfolk Tour Tomorrow
Tuesday 16 July 2013
We would like to remind all members planning on entering the Norfolk Tour that entries will close tomorrow for this popular event.
For this year we are continuing with a World War II Bomber Command background theme in that we start and finish at The Grove Cheshire Home at East Carleton, NR14 8HP, south-west of Norwich.
The late Leonard Cheshire V.C., O.M., D.S.O. and two bars, D.F.C., was the famous Commanding Officer of 617 “Dambusters” Squadron, succeeding Guy Gibson V.C., D.S.O. and bar, D.F.C. and bar, with the latter being the leader of the squadron at the time of the dams raid. Group Captain Cheshire founded the Cheshire Homes post-war, marrying the famous post-war charity campaigner and wartime Special Operations Executive Operator Sue Ryder in 1959. We are hoping for their son to be present at the finish of our run to say a few words and present small prizes to the owners of his favourite cars. We also are working with the residents of the home to be involved with the Tour, for instance some may wish to be photographed in the presence of the cars at the finish, or have a say in which of them may have particular resonance for any individuals. We hope for a heart-warming and inclusive atmosphere on this Tour, and will also be collecting for the purchase of a special commemorative item for use in The Home for the subsequent benefit of the residents.
The run will again be of c.75 miles and will be based around the Norfolk Broads, with the lunch stop at The Bridge Inn, Wayford, near Stalham – a special shorter option will be available for those who may wish to partake of our pre-arranged Guided Tour of R.A.F Neatishead Radar Museum, and “Cold War” Early Warning Centre (additional £5 per person).
Entries will be accepted through the usual methods of online or by post or fax. But don’t delay, entry numbers are limited and this event is increasingly popular!
Enter online from the event page (please note you must have a current credit card lodged with the Club and know the Buff Form number of the car you are entering to use the online entry facility) or print and complete an Entry Form to and return to the Office ASAP (email/fax acceptable).
The late Leonard Cheshire V.C., O.M., D.S.O. and two bars, D.F.C., was the famous Commanding Officer of 617 “Dambusters” Squadron, succeeding Guy Gibson V.C., D.S.O. and bar, D.F.C. and bar, with the latter being the leader of the squadron at the time of the dams raid. Group Captain Cheshire founded the Cheshire Homes post-war, marrying the famous post-war charity campaigner and wartime Special Operations Executive Operator Sue Ryder in 1959. We are hoping for their son to be present at the finish of our run to say a few words and present small prizes to the owners of his favourite cars. We also are working with the residents of the home to be involved with the Tour, for instance some may wish to be photographed in the presence of the cars at the finish, or have a say in which of them may have particular resonance for any individuals. We hope for a heart-warming and inclusive atmosphere on this Tour, and will also be collecting for the purchase of a special commemorative item for use in The Home for the subsequent benefit of the residents.
The run will again be of c.75 miles and will be based around the Norfolk Broads, with the lunch stop at The Bridge Inn, Wayford, near Stalham – a special shorter option will be available for those who may wish to partake of our pre-arranged Guided Tour of R.A.F Neatishead Radar Museum, and “Cold War” Early Warning Centre (additional £5 per person).
Entries will be accepted through the usual methods of online or by post or fax. But don’t delay, entry numbers are limited and this event is increasingly popular!
Enter online from the event page (please note you must have a current credit card lodged with the Club and know the Buff Form number of the car you are entering to use the online entry facility) or print and complete an Entry Form to and return to the Office ASAP (email/fax acceptable).
