August is nearly over, and the weather again has not been in favour of open top motoring.
Luckily, for our Shobdon airfield visit the sun came out which made the event an enjoyable day, with the opportunity of eating outside.
Twenty members turned out in 15 cars, with 5 cars starting from Llandovery and another 11 cars from Merthyr Tydfil.
We were given a talk about the airfield of its usage during the WW2 used as a glider base. John Lord from R13 joined in and gave a talk of how he started the flying school at the base. We were also joined by Alan Hawkins from R31 who's father was involved with the base.
Geraint Thomas who used to be the deputy after sales manager at Porsche Cardiff is now the senior flight instructor at the base. I would like to thank him for behalf of the region in assisting in setting up the visit and to be one of the hosts during the day for our visit.
Members cars lined up at the airfield.
Yours truly with Derek jones in the background.
More photos of the event can be seen Here
Remaining Events calendar for 2017. Here
28th August. Monday bank holiday drive and luncheon the Wye valley. I have 41 names confirmed for this event now.
23rd September. PCGB Concours national event at Ragley Hall. Let me know if you require a parking slot for this with the R14 group
7th October Porsche centre Cardiff car clinic (not finalised until we know how many members are interested.)
15th October. Drive and luncheon Symonds Yat. Has been booked and confirmed.
19 November. Return of the Gower tour.
Drive of the Gower coast followed by luncheon at the Oxwich bay hotel. This event has been organised by Mr Ken Davies.
28th November Region planning meeting for 2018
16th December. Christmas dinner.
PCGB South Wales Region Facebook Group
I have received a few requests to join our regions face book page, I am afraid if you are not a member I can not grant permission to join. The group is operated as a closed group for members only.
If you would like to join, please send me a request via Facebook and I will grant you permission if you are a member Just follow the link Here
Porsche Centre Cardiff Car Clinic
I have been in discussion with Martin Wright in proposing a Porsche car clinic for our members for the 7th October. This will be open up to 20 cars.
Before this is fully finalised, I would like to know how many members are interested, There is no point in Martin arranging the technicians to attend, unless there are sufficient numbers interested.