THE SHOW TO GO ON IN 2002 (posted on behalf of John Aley)
At the Executive Committee meeting last week it was firmly agreed that next year`s programme must go ahead in one shape or form no matter what happens! In 2001 the club took the lead in abandoning motor sport events when the countryside was devastated by the foot and mouth outbreak. Sadly this is by no means over and it it is quite likely that for some time to come we shall not be able to use some of our usual haunts, particularly those near to farms whose owners are naturally still apprehensive. Their wishes must be respected which may lead to the use of more sections in woodland away from farm stock.
This week`s tragic events in New York and Washington could lead to a Middle
Eastern war or worse with consequent fuel shortages and more restrictions
on our sport.
The committee is resolved however that even if the worst comes to the worst there will be something happening on the appropriate dates. Ron and Ken are determined to get members to Torquay for the "Exeter" supper in January while Lands End C of C Roger Ugalde is equally determined to get competitors to Newquay at Easter even if it turns into a surfing competition - now that`s an idea!
We also discussed the long term furture of our three major trials and it was agreed that whilst we will have to watch the situation carefully and make amendments where ecessary, the overall format will remain the same so an MCC award will not be devalued.
At the Executive Committee meeting last week it was firmly agreed that next year`s programme must go ahead in one shape or form no matter what happens! In 2001 the club took the lead in abandoning motor sport events when the countryside was devastated by the foot and mouth outbreak. Sadly this is by no means over and it it is quite likely that for some time to come we shall not be able to use some of our usual haunts, particularly those near to farms whose owners are naturally still apprehensive. Their wishes must be respected which may lead to the use of more sections in woodland away from farm stock.
This week`s tragic events in New York and Washington could lead to a Middle
Eastern war or worse with consequent fuel shortages and more restrictions
on our sport.
The committee is resolved however that even if the worst comes to the worst there will be something happening on the appropriate dates. Ron and Ken are determined to get members to Torquay for the "Exeter" supper in January while Lands End C of C Roger Ugalde is equally determined to get competitors to Newquay at Easter even if it turns into a surfing competition - now that`s an idea!
We also discussed the long term furture of our three major trials and it was agreed that whilst we will have to watch the situation carefully and make amendments where ecessary, the overall format will remain the same so an MCC award will not be devalued.
John Aley
No comments:
Post a Comment