In October we shall be taking part in the 27th Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run.

Team Spotlight consists of 3 Mk1 Triumph 2000s and their crews.  Car 18 will be driven by Steve Radley and Dave Harvey, car 101 by Richard Warr and Jason Stanley and car 140 by Dave Maton and Darren Moore.  Most of us have taken part in this fantastic event several times before, but for Jason and Darren this will be their first run.  Due to Covid this, the 27th run, has been put back from last year so we really cannot wait to get going.

On Friday October 1st around 140 Triumphs of all ages and models will gather at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire.  At 6pm the first cars will be waved away and will drive through the night up the A1 and A68 through the Kielder Forest to cross the Scottish border at Carter Bar around midnight.  From there we make our way to Edinburgh, crossing the Firth of Forth and head ever further North using the A9 through the Highlands and up the East Coast to eventually reach John O'Groats at around 8 o'clock Saturday morning for breakfast.

Suitably refreshed we then set off South again enjoying the stunning scenery of Scotland before crossing back into England at about 8pm Saturday evening.  A stretch of motorway driving will take us into North Wales where we will then enjoy a few hours of night driving on some fantastic Welsh roads.

Once we have left Wales on the old Severn Bridge more motorway and A road miles eventually lead us to Land's End, arriving Sunday morning where a 2nd breakfast awaits!  The last leg of the run is the shortest - Land's End back to Knebworth - but is very tiring as we won't have had any proper sleep for 48 hours by then.  Several control stops during the day help to break it up though and we should arrive back at around 6pm Sunday.

Since 1990 the run has been linked to a chosen charity each time.  This year it is the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

This run has a personal connection as a family friend of many years of Steve Radley's unfortunately passed from this awful disease in February 2018. Her name was Josie Marchant and she was a wonderful, lovely lady who always had time to help, or speak with anyone. She is still sadly missed by many. Her picture is in our gallery.

Today in the UK, six people will hear the devastating news that they have motor neurone disease. In that instant, their world – and the world of their loved ones - is shattered. MND attacks the nerves, leaving those affected unable to walk, talk, eat and ultimately to breathe. It usually progresses rapidly and there is currently no effective treatment or cure. One third of people with MND lose their life within a year and over half within two years of diagnosis. The vision of the MND Association is a world free from MND. Despite its devastating impact, MND remains a little understood condition. A diagnosis of MND is extremely frightening, leaving those affected unsure of what to do next and where to turn. Without the right support, they can be left feeling fearful, isolated, and alone. Many people with MND can deteriorate incredibly quickly, so it is vitally important for them to get the support of specialists in a range of areas as quickly as possible.

Your support is going to ensure we can continue to be there for everyone living with and affected by Motor Neurone Disease, so thank you again for your support.

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