Despite the Parade not being an official GBBCC event, several members took part in the Canada Day celebrations in Thornbury:  Bill & Sharon Rogers, Paul Green, Fred Terry, Bud McCannell, Dick Clark, Gail Ardiel, Chris Wood, and Rick Crawford.

June 24th to 27th MG 2010 in Belleville 

The MG Car Club of Toronto hosted the North American MGB Register’s 19th Annual Convention in Belleville, Ontario.  There were some 250 MGBs, representing over 50 MG and British car clubs from all over North America, including Ralph Kertcher, Ken & Josie Bickerton, and Graeme Wallace from GBBCC.

Big Chute Marine Railway – June 19th

Despite the very poor weather forecast, Fred Terry led six members vehicles on a wonderful route to Big Chute Marine Railway.  Participants were Paul Green & John Green (not related to each other) wearing pith hats, Bob & Pam Muir, Ron McCann who took Wayne Clute (with new knee), Ross Tyler, Mike O’Rourke who took Fred Terry as his guide, and Graeme Wallace.   The weather improved so much that most of the cruise was in lovely sunshine.   Larry & Barb Burns met us at Big Chute and very kindly arranged parking for us there.   We all enjoyed a picnic beside the Big Chute and then we drove back to our homes.  A most enjoyable cruise.

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New carpeting,   New top;  

Original body and paint,   82,000mi.   

$5,000.00   

Please Contact:          Chris Lane

Phone:                         705-739-4850

 Cell:                             705-716-9460

E-mail:                         c.lane@rogers.com

MG TF 1954

For Sale, $5000,00 1954 MG TF in generally poor condition, but an excellent project car for someone interested in a “T” series restoration.   

Owned since 1961.   One complete rebuild in the early 70’s.

Professional appraisal available.

Call Barry Spear  at 705 454-0156  (Kirkfield, east of Orillia)

Meeting at 4:30 pm at Ralph’s house (317343 3rd Line, Meaford).   Departure at 5 pm sharp with a drive through the countryside, arriving at the Cobble Beach golf club about 6:30 pm.  The Cobble Beach GC has a very reasonably priced menu. 

Please notify Ralph at 705-446-5670 so that he can book space for us.

We were very fortunate to have excellent weather for our cruise from Angus to Singhampton.  It was very gratifying to me and a little intimidating to see 21 members in 12 cars trailing out behind me as we made our way around the route.  I tried to maintain a good speed to allow to everyone to enjoy the twists and turns, ups and downs of the  route. Everyone seemed to enjoyed their meals at Mylars and Loretos. The service was very good so those, that wished to, could get home before the street lights came on.  My thanks to all for their participation.  Tom Schutte.

Route & Elevation from right to left

Cops for Cancer (June 5th) …….

Cops for Cancer was a very successful event with many people having their heads shaved by the staff of the Curling Iron, led by Jean Northover.   It was well attended by the local community, including five GBBCC members with their vehicles; Rick Crawford, Paul Green, Ken Bickerton, Harry Drover and Graeme Wallace.

$250.00 or best offer.  Mike Hord at christielake1@gmail.com or (705) 445-2144 Collingwood.

British Car Week  is an annual British car driving awareness week for promoting British cars on a world-wide basis.  This is our opportunity to show off our British cars to the general public who rarely, or in many cases never have the opportunity to get a real life close up glimpse of these extremely interesting automobiles.   This week is all about providing opportunities for potential enthusiasts to become aware of British car marques, and to talk to car owners.

Sixteen members of GBBCC came to the Collingwood Farmers’ Market in Collingwood on Saturday morning, May 29th and displayed their British vehicles to many interested people. 

The Meeting Place:
Meeting at Mike O’Rourke residence Sunday May 9, 2010 Time 11:00 for a departure at 11:15 to Walkerton. My address is 460200 Sideroad 110. One concession south of Markdale go west on 110 sideroad, up on the hill. Facilities are available.

Travel time to Walkerton 60 min. Folmer Gardens has over 30 acres of botanical display gardens to view. We will then travel in convoy to Dunkeld Restaurant for food and refreshment. The restaurant only serves a Sunday brunch for $15.95

Route to Walkerton is follow the head driver

• South on West Back Line to Artemeasia Glenelg Townline Rd.
• Turn right on Artemesia Glenelg Townline
• Turn right (west) on road # 4 to # 23.
• Turn left on #23 to Southgate Rd. # 26.
• Follow #26 to Hwy # 6 turn left on # Hwy. 6.
• Turn right at Concession 12 and follow to Mildmay
• At Mildmay turn right on to # 3 to Hwy # 9
• Turn left on to Hwy # 9 go a few klm. To Folmers which is on the right

Return Home take Hwy # 4 straight to Flesherton, then make your own way home