Yorkshire Centre Daffodil Run

Easter Sunday, April 8^th 2007

There were 54 entries for this event – a great turn out.  It had Carol and David counting their route booklets very carefully, but they were efficient as ever and had managed to find new roads to familiar villages and landmarks. We drove past wooded hills, banks of daffodils and masses of primroses, all at their best in the spring sunshine.

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photo's by Cliff Hobbs

The first spectacular view was coming down off the northern slopes of the Howardian Hills. We could see for miles across the valley, with Ampleforth sunlit under the steep edge of Sproxton Moor.

Favourite villages to stop and wander were Hovingham, Easingwold and Helmsley, our lunch stop. Helmsley was packed with visitors and there was no where to park until a traffic warden arrived and caused a mass exodus! The picnickers did better when they found a farmer’s field.

The weather, and no doubt global warming, made the ground very dry but David still managed to find a ford at Cadell Mill in the valley below Old Byland. To be fair, he also provided an alternative route for those who don’t like getting their wheels wet!

The MGs eventually parked up at the Sidings Restaurant where the oldest car on parade was the 1953 MG TD MK  II of the North Natter leader Mike Payne.

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photo's by Cliff Hobbs

In the Pride of Ownership,

Third Place went to Eric Batchelor’s Austin Healey 3000. It is a classic car in every sense, with its traditional pale blue and cream finish in beautiful condition.

Second Place went to the 1960 MGA of Bill and Janet Sharp, from Lincoln shire – a car in first class condition and one of the most pleasing designs of the 50s and 60s.

First Place went to the earlier MGA of Derek and Christine Tucker – The car is an immaculate 1957 model and although the MGA is frequently used, the interior is kept in superb condition with the fawn upholstery complementing the dark blue bodywork.

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photo's by Roy Nicol

Thanks to Carol and David for an excellent route which had many of us reminiscing about family visits and promising ourselves we’d go back and explore places we’d almost forgotten. Above all, it was a good day for meeting MG enthusiasts, talking about cars and helping Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Thank you everyone.

Review by
Hilary Murfin
South Yorkshire

Note from Yorkshire Centre Chairman - David Copeman

The Daffodil Run 2007 on Easter Sunday  raised £203 for Marie Curie, thanks to all who attended. 
Thank you letter from Marie Curie  click here