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Thornbury/Clarksburg Canada Day Parade. July 1st 2024

A number of members showed up for the Canada Day parade followed by a barbecue lunch at the Thornbury Arena.

We never cease to be amazed at the number and enthusiasm of people who turn out to view the parade. Down town Thornbury was a sea of people with just enough room for the parade to go through.

Tom Thomson DiscoveryTour June 27th 2024

The tour led by Klaus and Meirion took us through the towns of Thornbury and Meaford befor heading off to the countryside before reaching the small church in Leith said to be be the burial place of The famed Group of Seven artist Tom Thomson who was tragicaly drowned while painting in Algonquin Park at the age of 39.

We then went on to the Tom Thompson Gallery in Owen Sound where we were introduced to some of his works by the gallery director following the tour we went to Harrison Park Inn Restaurant for lunch. Thanks to Klaus and Meirion for a great tour

(Apologies to all as most of the pictures of the tour were lost due to a problem with my camera card)

Wasaga beach Cruisers British Car Night on June 24th 2024

An event that needs to be seen to be believed. Held every monday night at the Stonebridge Gazebo behind the Wallmart in Wasaga Beach there were to many cars to count (mostly American). the June 24th event featured British Car Night sponsored by New2You Tire, Sales and Service. A number of club members participated and in fact there were more British Cars than expected so the area set aside was quickly over run. The sponsor provided a cool ride award which was won by Peter Turton's Morgan 4/4

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The second meeting of the year was held at the Blue Mountain Golf Club on June 17th 2024

The meeting was well attended and many took advantage of an excellent meal at the golf club.

In lieu of a speaker we had a British car trivia night with teams at various tables. Subjects covered were "name this car manufacturer", "cars featured in James Bond movies", "identify this car logo" and "cars featured in British TV shows"

Advantage to those who watched british TV shows for the latter category and Bond movie afficionados.

The event was put together by Peter Turton and included power point pictures of the questions and the answers. The eventual winners were the team led by Mike Arkless along with Bill Rogers, Jim Spruce, Graeme Wallace and Paul Godrey who each received a bottle of wine.

GBBCC Members were invited to a show and shine on June 7th at Balmoral Retirement Home

A number of members attended with their British Cars including Bob Mills immaculate MG and Alex Faltynek's Healey a number of Jaguars, MGB's, Triumphs and a Morgan along with a couple of Japanese TVR's

A barbecue lunch was provided though a torrential downpour just before lunch dampened everyones spirits  somewhat. 

Thanks to Al Tulloch for organizing the event

Cruise to Eugenia June 6th 2024

Led by Sue and Peter the group gathered at Thornbury Harbour.

Despite the threatening Weather 24 hardy souls turned out for the run with an assortment of Jaguars the Morgan and Andy in his top down MGB. As we drove west the weather changed and we were treated to a sunny day

The cruise ran south and west of Thornbury through an assortment of back roads eventually ending at the Burger Guru in Eugenia.

The group sat under the tent and we were treated to an excellent lunch

Spring Fling event was held on May 21st 2024

Led by Harriet Nixon and Roy Pope the drive started at the Tim Hortons in Thornbury with stops at Walters Falls and the Kaedy Market. The weather was threatening with a few sprinkles though that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the top down drivers.

There was an assortment of cars including XK8's and XKR Jaguars and the Mark IX along with Alex's MGA and Peters Morgan.

the weather played a part in the lack of other British cars as many brought their daily drivers.

Lunch was served at Elsies Diner in Springmount

The first event of 2024 was held on April 30th 2024

Led by Al Tulloch we cruised from Collingwood to Creemore via the Pretty River Valley, Dunedin and along the banks of the Noisy River. There were several Jaguars including a Mark IX an MGB and a Morgan along with an assortment of dare I say non British Cars.

The weather was threatening but fortunately the rain held off and eventually the sun came out.

An excellent lunch was served at the Old Mill Tavern in Creemore.