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Registered office: Horsingtons Yard. [email protected] For non-receipt of Lowflying, Tiverton Place, Lion St. Abergavenny NP7 5PN. Company registration number 3880568. change of address or back issues A copy of the Company's constitution and rules is available on written request to the Company Secretary. contact the Membership Secretary Submissions by post to: Please note: Views expressed herein are nat necessarily those of Seven Club Limited ('the Club'), merely the Lotus Seven Club, PO Box 7, Lowflying is printed by views and experiences of individual writers. Opinions (whether technical or otherwise)should not be construed Abergavenny NP7 5WQ Shanleys Ltd, as precise authoritative advice. The Club recommends readers to take specific professional advice and that Units 38-39 Britannia Way, technical and/or mechanical work is only undertaken by suitable qualified individuals. The Club does not accept Bolton BL2 2HH any liability for any loss or damage suffered by any reader after reading this publication, acting upon matters Submissions by email to: t: 01204 523773 discussed or taking part in events mentioned. Editorial coverage or advertising does not imply endorsement. articles@l otus7 clu b.com www.shanleys.co.uk August 2010 Lowflying 1 Our Administration Secretary Sam Pearce reports from behind the scenes-or beyond the phone line ... SAM'SBLOG On Saturday 3rd July, Dan and I made a trip witnessing the warm-up session before the Mark Durrant explained that they were too break to Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb to witness Round competition in the afternoon but, boy, were the timing beams used to get accurate times. 8 of the Club's Speed Championship. The the vehicles coming up quick! We watched a After Lunch we headed up the hill and settled weather was beautiful with glorious sunshine few go by, then headed to the paddock area. down under a tree near the 'S' bend with an and we knew it was going to be an exciting It was really good to be able to get up close ice cream. Shelsley Walsh is so picturesque day out. On the approach to the site we to the cars especially as there were many and the cars Looked stunning as they howled wondered if we'd taken a wrong turn: all we classic and unusual ones, although I was up the hill. We had the pleasure of meeting a could see for miles around were rolling hills doubtful that they would all go home in full few members including Lisa and Matthew dotted with trees and fields of Lazy sheep working order after the hillclimb! Willoughby and Mike Guest. and cattle. The line of Sevens was not difficult to spot and, Before we knew it the day had passed and We passed a few classic cars and so guessed we as usual. I tried to make intelligent observa­ everyone (apart from a few that had technical were still on the right road; suddenly the tions about each Seven to im press my husband. difficulties, or had left the track in style ...) had entrance to the car park (a field) was there and Unfortunately I have a habit of forgetting the taken their turn on the hill. as we pulled in we could make out the distant names of things and referred to the wheel screaming of engines and the smell of burnt arches as wheel covers and was totally flum­ I highly recommend a day out at Shelsley rubber and oil! Yes, we were in the right place. moxed as to what the black plastic things were Walsh as it is a lovely location; you can get up We put some sun lotion on and made our way on the front of each grill. I cleverly speculated close to the cars, there are many spots on to the fence overlooking the bottom of the that they may be some kind of air deflection the hill to stop and enjoy the action and the hill climb. It was before Lunch so we were just device and was later a bit embarrassed when atmosphere was electric. Simply brilliant! Festival of Transport, Hellingly, East Sussex 28th-30th August THE NORTH KENT AREA will be having a Club parking area displaying More about the event: our cars at the Festival of Transport, on the Bank Holiday weekend ­ An event flyer can be downloaded at http:/jtinyurl.comjFO T-Flyer that's August 28th, 29th and 30th. A brief video of just some of the attractions last year can be seen here: The show is held about ten miles to the north of Eastbourne, East http:/ jtinyurl.comj/FOT09 -video Sussex, on the A267 at Hellingly, East Sussex BN27 4DT. It's an interest­ and a clip of our hooning at http:/jtiny url.comjFOT09-sevens ing and varied event with everything from cycles, motorbikes, cars, To join the car's in the Club area: commercials, military vehicles and steam engines to an autojumble Weather permitting, we'll be there on the Sunday and Monday, and entry and trade stands. is free fo r pre-registered exhibitors. So, if you'd like to join us please There are events in the show ring (have you seen Traction Engine download and complete an entry form, as a pdf, from here racing?!), working exhibits such as a steam-driven timber mill, wood­ http:/jti nyurl.comj FOT1 0-Entryform crafts, and a steam laundry.