2004 North East
Newsletter
North East / North West Blast around the lakes Sunday 7th December 2003
We plan to meet up as regions with the same format as last years event.
Meeting at a suitable location in the lake district for lunch and then a blast
around the roads which at this time of year is spectacular. Take a look at the
pictures taken from last years event it was fantastic. This will be the last run
for 2003 so lets see it off in great style. For more information get in touch
with your Area Organisers.
Congratulations to John and Claire Moore who have a new addition
to their family. Baby Devyn was born at 1.49 am on 10/2/03. Both are doing well
and his first words were '' Where's my MR2 dad?'' We will now have a whole page each
magazine dedicated to bringing you information on what is happening in the north
east region of the club.
As always we meet on the first Sunday of each month at the Church Mouse
Innkeepers Lodge on the A167 between Chester-le-Street and Durham from 11.30am.
We would love you to come along and meet like minded enthusiastic members who
like nothing better than discussing and tinkering in the world of the MR2 MK1.
We are a very friendly, grass roots bunch and are keen on welcoming new members
to the club, so come along and see what's happening in your club. It's worth
noting that some monthly meetings are replaced by club runs around the region,
especially during the summer months, so please contact me before attending a
meeting to avoid any disappointment. We look forward to welcoming you to the
club in the north east.
Last year saw the birth of the region in February 2002 with our first monthly
pub meeting which set a precedent for other regions to follow. This trend has
proved very successful throughout the UK and today we now see new regions
developed in Wales, the South East, and the North West. Another first for the
club was the regional Christmas party which we held at the fantastic Lumley
Castle in December 2002. We had a superb night and have already booked a number
of rooms at the Eden Arms Hotel at Rushyford near Durham for our 2003 Christmas
bash, which will be held on the night of Saturday 13th December. If you would
like to come then contact me to discuss the arrangements, I know its early but
the sooner we have confirmed numbers the easier it will be for me to organise
things, which will mean a better deal for our members.
Lets talk about events. Last year we held 11 regional club events which
included our first classic car meeting at Bents Park in June 2002. Today we now
see the MK1 recognised as a true classic sports car, most of us already knew
this of course, however it's now official following the MK1's inclusion in the
2002 London to Brighton rally. I feel for this year it will be important for us
to get recognised more around the region and around the classic car rally scene.
To help us with this I have appointed club member Andrew Hudson as Classic Car
Rally Events Manager. Andrew has always had a good attendance at meetings and
always promotes the club at every opportunity. Already Andrew has 4 classic car
events in the pipeline, so watch this space. Here is a list of the provisional
planned events for 2003, give me a ring to discuss them in more detail,
alternatively check the north east newspage her on the club website for regular
updates.
February - Cobweb Run 2003 to Keilder Forest
March - Pub meeting at the Church Mouse / Track day
April - Visit to Diggerland at Langley Park ( JCB racing )!!!!
May 4th Sunday - Ripon Classic Rally
May 25th-26th - Fins 'N' Chrome Show in Preston Park Stockton
June - Le Mans 2003 national event
June 28th-29th - Fire Engine and Historic Vehicle Rally ( venue to be
announced )
July - Billing 2003 national event / 2003 North Of England Motorshow
August - Classic Event / Visit to The Cars Of The Stars Museum
September - Track Day
October - Pub meeting
November - Winter Run / to be announced
December - Pub meeting / regional Christmas party at Eden Arms Hotel
As well as these events we would like to get the track car project back
running, so anyone who can help us with performance parts, tyres, brakes etc.
please get in touch. Our first outing in the track car was a major success,
again another first for the club, we now have other regions desperate to follow
in the fun, thrills and excitement of the track car experience. We plan to
squeeze as many track day opportunities in as possible this year so watch out.
Other events we would like to attend this year are meetings at our local race
circuit Croft. They have not published their 2003 events calendar as yet, but
its likely we will attend the British F-3 Championship around May and the
British Touring Car Championship usually around July/August with a British
Rallycross event towards the end of the year.
I really would like our region to support a couple of national events this
year. These events give us the opportunity to travel around the UK and meet
other members from different regions around the country. Le Mans 2003 is really
going to be a bit special. This will now be my third visit to the fantastic
French circuit which we in the club treat as a holiday. Camping in the beautiful
Chateau de Chanteloup, enjoy a couple of days relaxing in the glorious Loire
countryside before sampling the greatest spectacle in motorsport, Le 24 Heures
Du Mans, fantastic. Let me know ASAP if you would like to book this event.
The clubs national rally/event is always held in late July at Billing
Aquadrome in Northampton during JAE weekend ( Japanese Auto Extravaganza ). Last
year we broke the record for most cars at an event which now stands at 54, this
year the club is going for 100 cars and they will need the help of north east
members, so come on lets give them our support at the clubs biggest national
rally.
As you can see there is a lot planned for the region this year. To make it a
success and worthwhile I really do need your local support, remember its your
club so get the most out of it. You are very lucky that you have one of the most
successful and active MR2 MK1 regions in the world, and its right on your
doorstep, so what you waiting for, get it out and play!!!
Michael Sheavills
New Position Announcement
This year we plan to attend as many regional classic
car and transportation events and rallies as possible. Its important to the
club that we are involved within the classic car scene and continue to promote
the cars as true classic sports within that circle.
To assist me with this goal I have appointed local member Andrew Hudson as
Classic Events Manager. Already Andrew is putting together a package of Classic
events and rallies for us to attend in 2003.
If you have any ideas you would like to share with Andrew or any suggestions
or opportunities for the club then please contact Andrew who will be delighted
to take your call.
Andrew Hudson / Classic Car Events Manager North East E-Mail Sheila.Hudson@blueyonder.co.uk
Tel: 0191 4205753 Mobile: 07941 916830
Run out at next meeting on
Sunday 2nd February
We will be having a run out for next meeting to
Keilder Forest and surrounding areas. Martin Stacey who delivers parcels around
the area is going to do the mapping as he has local knowledge and knows some
great roads. It will be the usual run up, lunch somewhere, probably find a pub
and then a run back. The region will officially be 1 year old and I would very
much appreciate local support for this run. Meeting at Washington Services
Northbound at 10am next to Burger King and the petrol station, then Kingston
Park McDonalds at 10.25 to leave no later than 10.35.
Please could you inform me either way if you will be coming or not so I can
get the maps ready for you. Hope to see you all then.
Michael Sheavills
Pub Meet Sunday 5th January 2003
It was good to see people turning up despite the
time of year and the weather. Becky Woods came in her new T-bar acquired by
swapping it for her old MK2, a good deal I would say. We met some new members,
Andy Green and Kim Bailey. We spotted them drooling over the 2 Superchargers in
the car park before realising they were members, so a very warm club welcome to
the both of you, I look forward to meeting you again at future meets. Over lunch
we discussed events for 2003, Andrew Hudson came up with some very good classic
car opportunities for us to get involved in. Another idea was to start a
Christmas club where we pay a little each month which goes towards paying for
the regional Christmas party in December - which looks like being held at the
Eden Arms Hotel at Rushyford. It was good to see Alan Jones again which overall
made a very good New Years pub meet. Next meeting will be a run out to Keilder
Forest, which we have named the Cobweb Run 2003, time to get the MR2 out and
play!!
Members Wedding
Congratulations to local members Paul and Becky
Woods who were married on 9th November 2002 in the City of Durham. All the North
East members send you their best wishes and hope that you have a very happy life
together.
Paul Woods Turbo Conversion
This is the historic moment when Paul turned the key
for the very first time, note the fear and anticipation on his face.
Did we ever doubt his ability to pull this off!!!
Paul, you have done a fantastic job and it's credit to yourself for your
brilliant understanding of the MR2 and your amazing mechanical knowledge and
vision. We are all very proud that you have succeeded in completing this project
virtually without any mechanical aid. Well done.
Here is the masterpiece, it's a fantastic piece of engineering and very
cleverly converted with the intercooler in the boot. See Turbo
MK1
********Stop Press*********Next
Meeting
Our next meeting on Sunday December 1st will see us teaming up with the north
west members at a designated spot in the Lake District. The venue looks like its
going to be The Glen Rothay Hotel in Ambleside which is situated north of
Windermere. After lunch there will be a planned route around some great roads
through the lake district with the opportunity for some spectacular photographs.
The lake district this time of year is beautiful and teamed up with some
fantastic roads will make this event one not to be missed. Forget putting the
MR2 away for the winter, get in touch and register your interest. As usual this
event is open to all members of the club and anyone who owns a MR2 MK1. Why not
make a weekend of it if you live further north or south, get in touch as I can
recommend some great places to stay.
The Glen Rothay Hotel http://www.theglenrothay.co.uk/
As you can see our last run to the lakes in March
2002 was superb, this trip will be even better. I would appreciate it if members
outside the north west could contact me to register, members living in the north
west region will need to contact Ryan Kevan or Wayne Duncan. Don't just read
about it, DO IT AND LIVE THE DREAM!!
North East Pub Meet / 6th
October 2002
With 3 members entered in the local Great North
Run we still had a very good turn out this month including 3 new members, 2 who
arrived on spec through word of mouth, so a big wecome to Michael, Gary and
Anthony who we hope to see again next month. I had to attend the meeting in my
MK2 due to the head rebuild on my white t-bar, but I was not alone as member and
modification guru Paul Woods also came in his girlfriends MK2 due to the MK2
turbo SW20 engine Paul is currently fitting to his MK1, see Turbo MK1
Congratulations went to member John Moore who
celebrated his 34th Birthday today. His brother Phil suprised us all with a
special Newcastle United cake complete with candle, a nice thought. Whilst
looking for a gift to give to John I came across a book named '' The worlds
fastest cars '', pages 194-195 features the MR2 and has 2 nice pictures of a
1985 sherwood toning MK1. The perfect gift I thought.
Phil Moore recently fitted a nice rear square number plate complete with club
logo and finished in a chrome TRD frame. Really looks the part and give the rear
end a touch of class.
We are glad Joanne Thom managed to make the meeting despite the argument she
had with several cones near Sedgefield. Unfortunately Joanne was forced off the
road by a rather large lorry and ploughed through quite a few cones. She was
fine, her MR2 wasn't with front spoiler damage, bonnet, bumper, offside wing,
rear quarter and a completely smashed drivers wing mirror. Most of the scratches
and scuffs polished out but 2 new front tyres and 2 new wing mirrors needed to
be purchased. She managed to get the mirrors from members Phil and John Moore
who sold her the parts for £20.
Most of the meeting conversation consisted of technical talk, we also
discussed our regional Christmas Party in December and next months meeting which
will be a run out to Goatland, the village where they film Heartbeat, and the
coastal town of Whitby famous for its encounter of Dracula. If you would like to
attend next months run please contact me to book your place, please note this
run is open to all UK members and indeed non members as long as you have a MK1
MR2.
Spot the outcast trying to gatecrash the party!!!! In line Becky's MK2, John
Moore's Coupe, Phil Moores Coupe, Michael Sheavills Supercharger and Joanne
Thom's damaged Coupe.
Michael Sheavills
Stop Press - Sunday 4th
August 2002
It has been decided during a meeting at the motor
show on 4th August that the car I bought for £100 is to be gutted and converted
into a race car. The car will be used solely by the part owners wishing to
experience track days and who are reluctant to use their pride and joy.
During the meeting the following people agreed to be part owners and main
contributors to the project.
Michael Sheavills - Project leader
Paul Woods - Chief mechanic
Mac Sheavills - Project advisor
Mike Johnson - Track day technical advisor
Dave Watchman - Promoter / financial advisor
Michael Clementson - Part owner / contributor
Phil Moore - Part owner / contributor
John Moore - Part owner / contributor
Over the next few months the car will be stripped of any unnecessary parts
but we will be keeping the passenger seat to take people round the track. At the
moment we will be keeping the original engine but have the options of a Corolla
GTI or a Celica turbo engine to put in. We will probably tweek up the chassis
with Fensport springs and performance shockers. The car will then be
completely repainted in Subaru Imprezza Sti blue with the clubs logo and website
printed somewhere on the car. If anyone would be interested in sponsoring the
car then please contact me on 07814347042. Thanks already go to Panorama Motors
who have allowed us to store the car there and use their facilities. The cars
debut will be the MR2 Trackday at Elvington Airfield on September 7th. We have
also booked the same track for November 2nd and December 7th where the car will
be in action.
Mazda MX5 Run Sunday 7th July 2002
I approached the Tyne Tees region of the MX5 Club to
ask them if they would be interested in a get together. They swiftly replied and
invited us as guests on a club run through spectacular North Yorkshire.
We set off early in convoy from Durham in a mixture of MR2's and MX5's and
stretched as far as the eye could see and boy these guys and girls don't hang
about. The route was excellent and well planned out and were well suited to the
chassis of the MR2. I was really impressed to with the handling and performance
of the MX5, similar cars but I think the MR2 just edges it!!
Later in the afternoon after a breathtaking run we relaxed for afternoon tea
at Horsely Hall, former home of Kevin Keegan and enjoyed a lovely selection of
cream buns, oh how the other half live!!
A great day, thanks to the MX5 club.
Michael Sheavills
The cheapest MR2 in the world -
Maybe!
Myself and Joanne have just purchased this very
early 1984 MR2 MK1 Coupe. The car was bought from Merton village in Co. Durham
on 29/07/2002 and came with a new battery, alternator, 4 new tyres, fuel pump,
MOT till March 2003 and TAX till September 2002. Apart from a sticking rear
caliper and a possible cooling fan relay problem the car is in excellent
mechanical order. The body has the usual problems with arches and will need 2
front wings and a lower spoiler. We are not sure what we are going to do with
the car at the moment. Possibly a track day car, Joanne to use daily to keep the
miles of her 88' coupe or just hammer it into the ground, not sure. The
strangest suggestion I came up with was to use the car to promote the club with
club logo graphics pasted over the car.
Now for the good bit, we only paid £100, yes, £100 for the car, DON'T ASK!!
North East's first
Christmas Party - Thursday 5th December 2002 - NOTE CHANGED FROM 7th
The North East will be holding their first Christmas
Party at the magnificent Lumley Castle in Chester - le - Street, Co.Durham on
Thursday 5th December 2002. The 13th Century Castle is situated less than 5
minutes from junction 63 on the A1M and set in beautiful medieval surroundings.
This really is a fantastic time of year to visit the castle. The party will be
held in the Waterford room at the castle. Price will be £25.95 per person which
includes 4 course Christmas meal, cabaret and disco till 01.00am. Please contact
Joanne Thom ASAP as we quickly need £10 deposits from people. 07718 440068
If you are coming quite a distance then I recommend
you stay at the Church Mouse InnKeepers Lodge only 5 minutes taxi from the
castle. Double rooms from £42.50 including breakfast. To reserve your room call
0870 243 0500 or visit http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/
It's Christmas, spoil yourself. Please note all
members of the club are very welcome to attend our 1st regional Christmas party.
We are in the very early stages of organising this event and would like to
book the event as soon as possible with the hotel. As it is a very busy time of
year the date may change which is subject to availability. Let me know as soon
as you can if you would like to attend what will be a superb night.
Elvington MR2 ONLY Track Day - Saturday
7th September 2002
Elvington airfield near York is the setting for the
second MR2 ONLY track day organised by Bookatrack.com.
Last years event saw 40 MR2's of all MK's thundering around the wide space of
the airfield. I attended last years event as a spectator and was made very
welcome. This year we will be attending the event as a club. If you would like
to test the track then you need to buy your track time via http://www.bookatrack.com/ The event is well organised and consists of three categories
depending on your track experience.
We will be leaving the Church Mouse at 9am. Please let me know if you would
like to come.
Bonnet Conversion
Member Paul Woods has just about completed a conversion on his early LPG
powered MK1. As you can see Paul has cut and welded in an air intake to the
bonnet. The car can be viewed at Billing in all its glory.
August Meet
There will be no pub meeting on Sunday August 4th as
the club has a huge stand at the North East Motorshow @ Newcastle racecourse on
the 3rd and 4th. Come along and visit our stand.
Septembers meeting on Sunday 3rd will be the usual pub meeting at 11.30
followed by a visit to Warden Law, an outdoor full length Karting circuit, more
info and prices to follow. If you want to go please let Joanne know. jopaluke@aol.com
Number 6 - Wednesday 10th
July
Sad news came tonight from North East member Martin
Stacey who rang me in complete distress. His mica blue MK1 Coupe, my old car had
just been hit by a run-away Landrover Discovery. Apparently the Landrover was
fitted with a multi-lock which only locks the car in neutral and the owner
hadn't put the hand brake on properly. Damage is as follows. Front wings
buckled, bonnet bent, front bumper bent and badly damaged and offside alloy
chipped. Hopefully the car will be ready for Billing, lets wish him luck
Bond MK1 MR2 Update
I recently went to see what I believed was one of the oldest MK1 MR2's in the
world, VIN 007 owned in the north east. This turned out to be a Bond Bug as the
chassis number revealed 27007, a huge disappointment. However further
investigations has lifted my spirits as I have found out the car I went to see
WASN'T the one member Paul Woods has spotted earlier. Paul is
convinced the car's VIN was JTCAW110000007 and was owned by an
older guy than the guy I met with Bond 007 and had a different registration
plate, the search continues.................
Dumped MK1 in the North East
We discovered an abandoned MK1 in fairly poor
condition recently in a local village near Stanley, Co.Durham. Member Paul Woods
contacted the council who authorised us to take the car away for our own
purposes. The car is now at Paul's business location in Durham.
The main purpose of taking the car is for Paul to conduct a dummy roof chop
where he is planning a full convertable conversion on his own early MK1. He
plans to modify an MG ragtop to fit the MK1. For the rest of the car he has
kindly agreed to allow North East members to come and take whatever they want
from it at NO CHARGE. Be quick parts are going by the day.
Enquiries please contact Paul Woods paul@14beechdale.freeserve.co.uk
Billing Convoy
The North East Billing Convoy will be leaving the Church Mouse at 10am on
Friday 26th July. We hope to arrive at the aquadrome around 3pm with enough time
to pitch a good spot on the Billing Bank. Mileage from the Church Mouse via A1M,
M18, M1 - junction 15 will be 218. These are the names of confirmed North East
Members.
Michael Sheavills
Joanne Thom
Mac Sheavills
Martin Stacey
John Moore
Phil Moore
Alan Jones
Rob Copeland
Paul Woods
Michael Clementson
If you own a MK1 MR2 and are not in the club then why not join us and see
what its all about.
Number 5 - Sunday 7th July
2002
We had an excellent day for the 1st joint club
meeting with the Tyne-Tees region of the Mazda MX-5 Club. The run was well
planned out and featured some of the most spectacular roads in Britain. The day
was finished off with a lovely afternoon tea at Horsley Hall, the former home of
Kevin Keegan. Thanks to the MX5 boys and girls for a superb day. See Claire
Moores fantastic report.
We now have a North East Club banner with the new logo on it. The banner is
8ft by 2ft and was made by Signs, Signs, Signs in Blaydon Tyne and Wear who have
done a fantastic job. Thanks to Andrew Hutton for his kind donation towards the
cost of the banner.
Number 4 - Monday 24th June 2002
The Bents Park Classic Show on Sunday June 23rd
was a huge success, 14 cars in total on an impressive stand, thanks to all the
members who were involved in this event and prepared their cars to a very high
standard. The winners were:
Best Car Bents Park - Andrew Hudson
2nd. - Doris Sanderson
3rd. - Mike Johnson / Viv Allison
Well done to all the winners. See report for more at: Bents Park 2002
NUMBER 3 - 28th MAY 2002 MEET UP WITH
THE MX-5 CLUB
Organised by the Tyne-Tees region of the MX-5
Club, we have been invited to join them on a club run on Sunday 7th July. If you
fancy a bit of a change then contact me to register.
Classic cars in Catherine Cookson Country
Organised by the MG Club of Northumbria
Bents Park, South Shields, Sunday 23rd June 2002
We have been invited to attend the above event in the North East of England.
I have booked a club pitch for 15 cars and only have 1 space left.
If you would like to attend the show and have your car on display then
contact me as soon as possible
Michael Sheavills
I have decided to change the time of next months meeting from the usual time
of 11.30 to 4pm later that afternoon as England will be playing their opening
game at 10.30 against Argentina. Instead of lunch we plan to have a light
afternoon tea and hopefully celebrate a good victory over the Argies!!
NUMBER 2 – 5th May 2002
Pub Meet Sunday 5th May
With the white t-bar in the body shop getting some much needed treatment to
the top of the windscreen for the Sports car show at the NEC later in May, it
gave me a good excuse to bring the SC to the monthly North East pub meet, a rare
opportunity as my dad usually gets to the keys first.
Shortly after I arrived at the Church Mouse in Durham with member Joanne Thom
we were approached by a red MK1 T-bar which belonged to Alan and Dion. He had
seen information about the meets on the clubs website and decided to stop off to
see what all the fuss was about. Alan had only purchased the car the previous
week but it was good to see he hadn't lost that infamous smile you get just
after you have purchased your MR2, I've still got mine after 2 years!!!
Unfortunately Alan and Dion couldn't stay for the meet but I did get the
opportunity to give him a club membership flyer.
We had a North East club record as the eighth car arrived, something to do
with the superb costa del geordie weather. I brought along some information on
the Chateau in France where we will be staying throughout the Lemans week to try
and tempt some people to come. I also brought along some old magazines and
brochures relating to the MK1, which sparked a mass of interest. Phil and Helen
Moore brought along their newly born baby who stole the day after arriving in
style in Phil’s MR2.
Please note if you are thinking about coming along to our monthly meet get in
touch as we sometimes have runs out if the weathers good. We are also
considering trying other pubs around the region to try and stretch out to all
our North East members.
Once again thanks to all the members who made the effort. Look forward to
seeing you all on Sunday 2nd June 2002.
MICHAEL SHEAVILLS
STOP PRESS - 8th May
Got my car back today after some much needed minor surgery which I feel
needed doing for the NEC show, its got to be right.
Basically as you probably know the car has had a windscreen replacement
during its time and the body work was damaged above the windscreen, a common
problem and a sure sign of a replaced windscreen. I also has a small dint on the
rear nearside quarter, as yet neither of my parents has accepted liability for
this act and a small scuff on the triangle rear skirt where I bumped it on the
garage door, a rare mistake on my part.
I must say that he body specialist, Anfield Autos in Stanley, Co.Durham
have done a fantastic professional job. Strangely there was another MK1 in
getting some work done as well.
If you need any bodywork doing on your car then these people are the only
specialists I would trust my car with.
Total price £400
Michael Sheavills
NUMBER 1 – 16th March 2002
Dear North East Members,
Welcome to the first issue of the Northeast web-based newsletter. The
advantage we will have is to be able to keep you informed on a daily basis about
what is happening in the region rather than relying on the quarterly magazine.
It’s worth checking the clubs website regularly as new information is always
being added. As a region we meet on the first Sunday of each month at the Church
Mouse near Chester-le-Street at 11:30am. The pub has been thoughtfully selected
for a number of reasons. Firstly its location is ideally situated in the middle
of our region and conveniently a few miles from the A1M. Secondly the service
and traditional food on offer is of a very high quality. We look forward to
seeing you there in the near future.
Please note that some meetings are replaced by club runs around the region,
so please check and ring me for information if you wish to attend.
Directions:- From the A1M leave at junction 63 Chester-le-Street/Stanley and
follow the A167 to Durham. Straight-ahead over three roundabouts, you will find
the pub a quarter of a mile ahead on the left. Please note members (And
non-members as long as you have a MK1 MR2) from all of the UK are more than
welcome to attend any of our meetings. If you require accommodation then the
Church Mouse has an Inn Keeper’s Lodge next door. Prices from £42.50 per room,
per night including breakfast. For room reservations call 0870 243 0500, or http://www.innkeepers/Lodge.com
We held our first meet on 3rd February 2002 and had a tremendous turn out.
See North East Area Meet
Our second meeting held on the 3rd March was a run out to the Lake District.
We had a fantastic turn out for the trip and I’m confident every member who
attended has a superb time. See link to Lakes report. Lakes Run
For April there will be the usual pub meeting on the 7th - Stop Press - we
went Stock Car Racing - see report at Barford mini meet
Next event is the long awaited ‘Northumberland Coast Run’ on the 28th April.
We will be leaving Washington services on the A1M at 10:30am. Contact me if you
wish to come. Please note this is a national event and is open to all club
members. See Northumbeland
Coast Run
We have around 35 members in the Northeast at the moment so please support
the club and help us promote our fantastic sports cars. I am looking for members
in our region to come forward with ideas for runs, motoring events and sports
car shows. So please contact me with your ideas.
Are you proud of your car? Would you like to show it off? Well in that case
I’m looking for you. We now have a stand for the Derby Motorshow on Sunday 7th
July and I’m looking for members who would like to display their pride and joy.
Don’t worry about the condition, every car is more than eligible. I would like a
good turn out from our region so please contact me if you would like the
opportunity to display your car at a show. Already we have 5 cars confirmed.
To build a strong regional communication link I would very much appreciate it
if you could send me your e-mail addresses. If you would like me to display who
you are on this page then it could be arranged where other members could contact
you. I could even feature your car. So please send me any pictures or
information about your MR2. New member Paul Woods from Burnhope in Co.Durham has
just done a fantastic article on an LPG conversion, see link. LPG Conversion
Thanks for looking at this issue and I look forward to seeing our regional
members in the near future.
Michael Sheavills - National Events Organiser / North East Club
Representative 01740 650451 / 07814 347042 E-mail Mistertwo@jopaluke.freeserve.co.uk
Congratulation from all
north east members
29th January 2003
