Harrogate & Mathewsons Shows
August is usually a rather thin month for the club’s activities as often members are away on holiday or otherwise heavily involved in family events during the school holidays.
Nevertheless, we managed to squeeze in a couple of the summer staple of two of this year’s more important shows. The first was the Harrogate MG and MGOC Northern National show at Nidderdale which, despite a somewhat dreary weather forecast, was very much a hoodsdown, gazebo and picnic with, all the while, the band playing sort of day. Richard and Angela were able to show their dog – who gained a rosette – and there were many fabulous and rare motor cars to pore over. All in all, organised with Harrogate’s usual panache. Later in the month a group set off, in the same direction, to visit the Great Yorkshire Showground and Mathewsons Live. Roger said “ … some of our members had a great day out at Mathewsons Live at Harrogate, the show being held on the Yorkshire Show Ground. The Mathewsons are famous for their Bangers & Cash TV series. There were around a thousand cars on show, along with trucks, rally cars and many other automotive exhibits. The rally stage was particularly exciting and there was a live auction of one hundred cars, motor cycles and memorabilia – all on show – though unfortunately, (or maybe luckily …) none of our members got their hands in their pockets! A fabulous day out with perfect weather and one for the diary next time round.” Keep an eye on the website and our new facebook page for news of future events.
