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Nice pics......great seeing those of you who were able to make it to Wales . I'll upload some pics also on a separate thread

MESSAGE FROM WALES TO ALL ATTENDING ON SUNDAY Dear all This will be an amazing sight and one not to be missed. This event is the 5th of its kind with the first one having just 23 cars attending. Since then it has grown and grown and has been featured in Classic Ford magazine. Efforts have been made to remain at the Ponderosa for the starting and finishing points but the venue is now not suitable due to many reasons, parking space, wind, rain, closing times of Cafe, etc. We are therefore extremely grateful to the management team at Rhug Estate who have welcomed us with open arms, and will provide many logistical advantages such as a conference room, private area for parking, massive undercover barn for over 200 cars when needed, tea and coffee, and they sell Bison Burgers!! On Sunday, the Midlander's will arrive at about 11.30 am and after a quick briefing, handing out of route maps and rally plaques, we will head off for a drive of the first stage. We will regroup after stage 1 at the White Liion in Cerrigydrudion for a cup of tea and a slice of cake and then drive stage 2 before returning to Rhug Estate by about 4pm. Timings are of course a rough guide. Participants should note that food at the venue will be available before and after the event and a packed lunch may be required for the stopping point but tea , coffee and cake will be provided by the hosts at a very reasonable rate. There is as always a lot of hard work and effort that goes into these events, especially from the 'Young blood' namely Ross from the Midlands. He has been an inspiration to this event, co-ordinating attendees, updating forum lists, making Rally plaques at his own expense etc etc so it is with great admiration that we once again thank him for his efforts. This event yet again remains free of charge and all that is requested is that you may make a small donation into the Hope House charity cans The strict discipline we always insist on regarding manner of driving applies as usual in order not to compromise any future events. We look forward to seeing you on the day AND THE WEATHER IS GOING TO BE GREAT ! Spectators always welcomed, but the tour itself is now fully booked sorry Any questions please feel free to ask Regards, Aled and Dave 07751976232 North Wales Classic Fords

A drive around Shropshirei s being organised by some members of the North Wales Classic Ford group, meeting at the Queens Head Public House (just off the A5), Oswestry, at 10am on Sunday 27th. We will get together, look at the cars, then a short mystery tour of Shropshire with a stop for pub lunch and/or cafe snack in a picturesque village. Then a blast up to the Horseshoe Pass, North Wales to finish Please add names below if you are going ...... 1.Dave 2. Aled 3. Barry 4. Dusty 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 20.

LAST FEW PLACES WILL BE STRICTLY ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS - PLEASE REPLY AS PER INSTRUCTIONS ASAP If you would like to attend this years Snowdonia Tour, please see instructions below. Please be aware that due to commitments of organisers, replies on here / PM's will not be replied to. Strictly as per instructions only ! Also, the Tour is half full already and only 30 places remain to make up the maximum we can accommodate of 75. The remaining places will be filtered with priority to those who have attended before and wish to attend once again. Sadly we will probably have to decline some applications but frankly we cannot cope with any more. Hats off to Oggie and Team who arrange the Lakes tour The North Wales Classic Fords “Snowdonia Tour 2013” This year’s tour is set to take place on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September 2013 with the pre-tour social gathering occurring on the night before, Friday 30th August. To maximise your enjoyment and participation in this fantastic event, can we suggest you aim to arrive on the Friday afternoon/early evening – We will be having a group meal and a few drinks on the Friday which will enable participants to meet one another. Tour Rules 1. Arrive in a RWD Classic Ford from the 60’s, 70’s or early 80’s 2. Be willing to donate to our selected group charity (Hope House Hospice) 3. Take part in the banter, have a laugh and leave smiling! Tour Location & Security The tour HQ is situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, is safe and secure and once again we have complete ownership over the site, so it will only be us fellow Classic Ford enthusiasts. Can I ask that you don’t openly advertise the location of the site on other forums or Retards Club, as we do not wish to attract any unwanted attention. Please direct any enquiries to us. Tour Accommodation There is ample accommodation available and all you need to do is decide which you prefer from the list and contact me ASAP to secure it. Please be mindful that accommodation will be reserved on a first come first served basis. **We will continue to do our best to accommodate people’s requests and requirements** Below is a list of available accommodation, with descriptive details and relevant prices, which includes your entry on the tour. Camp Barn (On-Site) - £30 per person for two nights This has space for 14 people. The first ten allocations will have a camp bed provided, the remaining four will need to bring a roll mat or camp bed. Ear-Plugs required due to snoring and farting. Bike Shed / Camp Store (On Site) - £25 per person for two nights This is a dry and safe store building that is normally used for storing mountain bikes. It has four walls and a roof and is not affected by any weather conditions. There will be electric provided should you wish to bring a heater. This would best suit a group of four guys looking to share and who can bring suitable camp beds, bedding etc. It does save having to worry about a tent. A good usable option. Camping (On-Site) - £25 per person for two nights Camping on site, various pitches, full use of site facilities, toilets, showers etc. Caravan 1(On-Site) - £30 per person for two nights Two single beds, toilet and water not connected, but facilities are nearby. Be mindful this is basic caravan accommodation and not a deluxe static. Caravan 2(On-Site) - £30 per person for two nights Two single beds, toilet and water not connected, but facilities are nearby. Be mindful this is basic caravan accommodation and not a deluxe static. Wood Cabin(On Site) - £25 per person for two nights Best described as a wooden summerhouse/large shed, approx 12’ x 10’ – saves putting up a tent, warm and dry. No bedding or facilities, advised to bring camp beds and bedding. Day Attendees - £15.00 per vehicle which includes a tour plaque How to book Simply copy and paste the below text into an email and forward to “Dave” at the following email address: northwalesclassicfords@live.co.uk Name: Passenger(s): Car Model: Car Registration: Colour: Contact Number (Mobile preferred): Accommodation Choice: Forum Name (e.g. Escortbazza): Please ensure you complete all the relevant details. Incomplete forms will be returned, causing delay in booking. This event is strictly limited to 75 vehicles. Once you have emailed me, please await your confirmation reply (allow 2-3 days) which will also include total cost and payment options. Please refrain from sending payment via PayPal prior to me confirming accommodation. Please also understand that I can only accept email correspondence at this time, due to phone network problems. Thank you – We look forward to hearing from you. *Disclaimer* We would like to point out that this is not an organised rally event. This is merely a gathering of friends and their Classic Fords for a drive around North Wales. All vehicles/drivers require their own independent insurance policy. You will be expected to drive in a safe manner and be considerate to road users and pedestrians…. That includes sheep! __________________

Great pics Ross....lovely day out

Great video Ross ! Really captured the day well

This is the list with the Welsh added as well 1. Rossmk2 (mk2 escort) 2. Madmexmike (mk2cortina) 3. S foden (not sure yet on car) 4. Aled (mk1 escort) meeting in wales 5. SebringRS (mk1 escort) 6. Skippy (mk1 escort) 7. Paul Mann (mk1 escort) 8. Yeomans22 (mk2 Escort) 9. Mk2 clint (mk2 escort) 10. Nft308 (mk2 escort) 11. Andym (mk2 escort) 12. Dusty dog (mk2 escort) meeting in wales 13. Philpeer (mk2 escort) 14. Toad_rs (mk2 escort) possible 15. topman96 (mk2 escort) possible 16. Mk2-mad-ad (mk2 escort) possibly meeting in wales 17. Sidpf1972 (mk1 escort) possibly 18. exboyracer (MK1 Escort)meeting in wales 19. Merp0 (mk2 Escort) possibly meeting in Wales 20. Retro Driver (MK2 Escort)meeting in wales 21. Cortina 65 (MK1 Cortina)meeting in wales 22. Chipanglebox (Capri)meeting in wales 23. Glyn (Mustang)meeting in wales 24. RC Dunk (MK2 Escort)meeting in wales 25. Raver (1300 Sport)meeting in wales 26. RedANA (mk2 RS 2000)meeting in wales 27. Ian A (MK2 MEX)meeting in wales 28. 29. 30. Please add names if you want to attend

Looking forward to seeing you all again......last year was a great day and the Rally Plaques that Ross made were superb mementos for the garage wall

There are now 55 cars on the stand. Sadly no one off OSF

Dear all..... This is a a free show for rear wheel drive Fords only I am arranging this group stand between a few forums. OSF, Rallyesportescorts, North wales classic fords and Turbosports. Hoping to get a massive display and also a huge cavalcade around the track Tickets for both days will be sent out, but the biggest turnout will be the Sunday. Some members are camping on the Saturday and if you wish to do so, then you must arrange it individually. http://www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk/ultimate.php I have also requested that we can drive around the track as a cavalcade (not fast). Please add your name to the thread and I will add you to the list. I will return my address to you for you to send a SAE to me WITH YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER ON THE REAR . NO ENVELOPE = NO TICKET Wouldn't it be great to have 50 or more ? 1. Aled (MK1 Escort) 2. Aled (MK2 Escort) 3. Mark (aka 'Ugly') (MK1 Mex) RSE 4. Phil nft308 (MK2 RS) RSE 5. Andy RS Yoda (MK2 RS) 6 Windy (Paul) (MK1 Escort) (May have sold) 7 AlancDavies JMG***K Ford Escort MK1 8 Dusty (MK2 Sport) 9 Wayne (MK2?) 10 Escortglas (MK2) 11 Gordy (MK2) 12 Red ANA (MK2) 13 Darcy (mk2) 14 Toad RS (RSE MK2) 15 Exboyracer (MK1) 16 Aled - Soup kitchen Transit Van (Driver = Custard) 17 Mick Maize Mex (MK1Mex) 18 WiggyRS (RSE MK2) 19 Chipanglebox (Capri) 20 Escortbazza (MK1 or MK1 or MK2) 21 a)Andy Nunns aka Nunnsy RSE (MK2 Mex YTA ***S) 22 b)John Murphy (Mk2 Mex RNN ***R) 23 c) Steve Wil**** RSE (MK2 RS2000 DVU ***T) 24 d) Leon Fretwell, Escort Mexico MK2, RR* 6*R 25 Ian Allen (mk2 mex) 26 Lee Mc (Escort MK1) 27. Topaz (RSE )RPER 28 MikeThePanel (RSE) BEG ***V 29 Oggiesnr NOO ***P 30 RS1800 PMV ***R (Unconfirmed....no envelope)) 31 76mex A*** MJT (rally van) 32 CossieSi GGN ***T 33 RS2000 Custom SKC ***T 34 AndyM (RSE) Green RS2000 OCB *** 35 Murdoch MK1 Van (Aled to post) 36 JavagrenGUF (Ticket to topaz) 37 Mk2 Mania (Rick) RSE (Awaiting envelope) 38 Holtscossie RSE (Awaiting envelope) xcm ***n 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 CLASSIC CAR SPECTACULAR OULTON PARK CIRCUIT WITH LIVE TRACK ACTION 14th & 15th JULY 2012 Major Classic Car Event returns to Oulton Park for 2012. Cheshire Auto Promotions are back, already famous for 25 years of events at Cheshire's beautiful Tatton Park, the team feel adding a race circuit venue to the classic car events calendar will be an exciting opportunity for classic car owners to take part in track cavalcades, watch the racing, visit the paddocks as well as all the usual features at CAP events. The event will include a strong Autojumble/Specialist and general trade stands area, an indoor quality classic vehicle sales mart and outdoor car mart areas, over 70 Top Classic Car Club Stands, 100's of privately entered vintage and classic cars, a special feature on Sunday will celebrate 50 years of the MGB with a massive display in the paddocks. As usual Cheshire Auto Promotions will be judging all the cars at the show, with over 70 awards each day including many Club Stand awards, with exhibitor attendance plaques available at the show. Camping is available from 10am Friday for motorhomes, caravans or tents with shower blocks, evening bar and restaurant with a disco on Saturday night. As at all Cheshire Auto Promotions events exhibiting your car, whether individually or with a club display is FREE! Entry forms for exhibiting or trading can be found on our website at:- http://www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk CLUB STANDS FREE! PRIVATE EXHIBITING IS ALSO FREE! For further details contact us:- Club Stands FREE, Exhibits Tel. 07915 221 737 Trade Tel. 01565 723 863 E-mail. zen80292@zen.co.uk Website. http://www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk

Welcome to the official Snowdonia Tour 2012 entry page! This year’s tour is set to take place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September 2012 with the pre-tour social gathering occurring on the night before, Friday 31st August. To maximise your enjoyment and participation in this fantastic event, can I suggest you aim to arrive on the Friday afternoon/early evening – We will be having a group meal and a few drinks on the Friday Tour Rules 1. Arrive in a RWD Classic Ford from the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s 2. Be willing to donate to our selected group charity (Hope House Hospice) 3. Take part in the banter, have a laugh and leave smiling! Tour Location & Security The tour HQ is situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, is safe and secure and once again we have complete ownership over the site, so it will only be us car fanatics. Can I ask that you don’t openly advertise the location of the site on forums as we do not wish to attract any unwanted attention. But feel free to advertise the event. Tour Accommodation There is MORE accommodation available than there has ever been, what you need to do is decide as to what type of accommodation you prefer from the list and contact me ASAP to secure it. Please be mindful that accommodation will be reserved on a first come first served basis. **We will continue to do our best to accommodate peoples requests and requirements** Below is a list of available accommodation, with descriptive details and relevant prices, which includes your entry on the tour. Camp Barn (On-Site) - £30 per person for two nights This has space for 14 people. The first ten allocations will have a camp bed provided, the remaining four will need to bring a roll mat or campbed. People allergic to communal methane need not apply! Bike Shed / Camp Store (On Site) - £25 per person for two nights This is a dry and safe store building that is normally used for storing mountain bikes. It has four walls and a roof and is not affected by any weather conditions. There will be electric provided should you wish to bring a heater. This would best suit a group of four guys looking to share and whom can bring suitable campbeds, bedding etc. It does save having to worry about a tent. Camping (On-Site) - £25 per person for two nights Camping on site, various pitches, full use of site facilities, toilets, showers etc. Caravan 1(On-Site) - £30 per person for two nights Two single beds, toilet and water not connected, but facilities are nearby. Be mindful this is basic caravan accommodation and not a deluxe static. Caravan 2(On-Site) - £30 per person for two nights Two single beds, toilet and water not connected, but facilities are nearby. Be mindful this is basic caravan accommodation and not a deluxe static. Caravan 3(Off-Site) - £40 per person for two nights This is a static caravan with all facilities connected, located a short distance from Tour HQ, approx 3 minutes by car. Room 1: Double Room 2: Twin (bunk style beds) This would be best suited to a group i.e. two couples. Cottage (Off-Site) - £45 per person for two nights Room 1: Double Room 2: Double Room 3: Bunk Beds This has all facilities, living area and kitchen etc. It would ideally suit people who are willing to share with others. Day Attendees - £12.50 per vehicle which includes a tour plaque Payment Options All bookings and payments to be made through me please. Paypal have now introduced a fee for gift payments of 4%, which I cannot afford to absorb, so you will be asked to pay this fee should you choose PayPal. It is still an easy and effective payment method. • PayPal – personal gift payment to: northwalesclassicfords@live.co.uk • Personal Cheque • Online Bank Transfer • Cash – Only if you are able to settle • I no longer accept gold teeth or postal orders How to book Dave is available all day on the following number – 07841 694 077 Thereafter he will accept phone enquiries and email enquiries but today is first come first served, telephone only! Thank you – I look forward to hearing from you. *Disclaimer* I would like to point out that this is not an organised rally event. This is merely a gathering of friends and their Classic Fords for a drive around North Wales. All vehicles/drivers require their own independent insurance policy. You will be expected to drive in a safe manner and be considerate to road users and pedestrians…. That includes sheep !

Have you considered the Snowdonia Tour at all ? The entries for this years will be opening on 16th June at 9am This years Tour is on the weekend of 1st / 2nd September. Anyone interested can get more details off our forum http://www.NorthWalesClassicFords.co.uk Videos od last years tour can be seen on this forum.... viewtopic.php?f=22&t=131181&p=1269582&hilit=snowdonia#p1269582

10 days gone already and wish we were doing it all again

It was a great day Mark.......it's what owning an OSF is all about and makes it all worthwhile

Stunning Pics....great day ! Thanks for takig the trouble of sharing them......it takes time and effort. Well done

Great pics Ross......nie to see pics from a different perspective. Glad everyone enjpyed the day. The weather does certainly help. Will have to hope football does not clash next year !!

What a lovely day......and many thanks to all who attended, and also to those who couldn't make the run, but came to say hello at the Horseshoe Pass Big thanks also to RossMK2 from OSF who arranged the tour from the Midlands. It sure is great to see young blood involved with our cars. Ross even made tour plaques for us all which went down a storm Without people like Ross actually arranging days like these, the scene would not be the same. Some pics below using Dave's camera and Rich taking lots of the photo's as well, it was a team effort The Midlands Old Skool Ford Group........ Met North Wales Classic Fords....... We met at the Ponderosa Cafe on the Horseshoe Pass..... And we headed down the Ceiriog Valley, through Glynceiriog along the B4500 from Chirk all the way to the end to the lovely hamlet of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog....... And went for a brew in the 17th century pub.... After waking this little hamlet up with the sound of roaring Fords, we climbed the very steep mountain side, to get to the top Whilst it was a little windy up there, the view over Llangollen was gorgeous with Snowdonia in the distance calling out for us at the end of August Then we descended for a couple of laps around Chirk Castle And stopped for some photos at the exit......if anyone wants a high res image, PM me with your email address (hopefully Rich took each car) Then, we made the last leg to the Thomas Telford Aqueduct at Trevor where we took a nervous walk across it Then we headed off back to the cars to say goodbye And before we departed.......we had a group pic, missing a few who we had thought had gone over the edge of the aqueduct Thanks again very much for attending......it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves and we look forward to meeting you all again next year

I've just re- recc'ed the route , to make sure all is well and it is. Nothing too long this year......35 miles in total from the Ponderosa, and concluding in a different place....nearer for the Midlanders to go home. It's a glorious route, beautiful scenery. I don't think you will be disappointed The weather looks good.If anyone else fancies joining us, then feel free.....more the merrier. Anyone else who fancies being a passenger, feel free to meet us in your daily driver and hop in with someone. We'll get you back to your car afterwards Ponderosa cafe at 11 am, a bite to eat for some, then try and hit the road at 12.30.

For once the weather looks very kind !!! http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Wrexham-UKXX0821

1)Rossmk2 (Midlands) 2) Aled (meeting at Wales) 3) Madmexmike (Midlands) 4) SebringRS/Skippy (Midlands) 5) Steve Foden (non osf member) 6) BIG G (meeting at Wales) 7) RS2000CUSTOM (Midlands) 8 ) dustydog (meeting at Wales) 9) Paul Mann (Midlands) 10) mk2-mad-ad (Midlands) 11) yeomans22 (Midlands) 12) mrcheese (Midlands) 13) Cortina65 (meeting at Wales) 14) Exboyracer (meeting at Wales) 15) Unclebuck (meeting at Wales) 16) Escortbazzawazza (meeting at Wales) 17) Escortglas (meeting at Wales) 18 )Lewy.d (Wales) 19)Darcy (Wales) 20)David (Wales) 21) Jeff Parkinson (Wales) 22) Tim (Wales) 23) Davr Raver (Wales) 24) Ian Allen (Wales) 25) Mk2 Clint (Midlands) 26) Chipanglebox (Wales) 27) Leemc (Wales) 28) RedANA (Wales) 29) Frenchenstein (Wales) 30)

1) Rossmk2 (Midlands) 2) Aled (meeting at Wales) 3) Madmexmike (Midlands) 4) SebringRS/Skippy (Midlands) 5) Steve Foden (non osf member) 6) BIG G (meeting at Wales) 7) RS2000CUSTOM (Midlands) 8 )Dustydog (meeting at Wales) 9) Paul Mann (Midlands) 10) mk2-mad-ad (Midlands) 11) yeomans22 (Midlands) 12) mrcheese (Midlands) 13) Cortina65 (meeting at Wales) 14) Exboyracer (meeting at Wales) 15) Unclebuck (meeting at Wales) 16) Escortbazzawazza (meeting at Wales) 17) Escortglas (meeting at Wales) 18 )Lewy.d (Wales) 19) Darcy (Wales) 20) David (Wales) 21) Jeff Parkinson (Wales) 22) Tim (Wales) 23) Davr Raver (Wales) 24) Ian Allen (Wales) 25) Mk2 Clint (Midlands) 26) Chipanglebox (Wales) 27) Leemc (Wales) 23) 24) 25)

Fill up now and put a jerry can in the boot

Sorry gents......I just copied the list off the Welsh Forum and pasted it here without reading above. You are now added

Here's my latest list Ross....... 1) Rossmk2 (Midlands) 2) Aled (Wales) 3) Madmexmike (Midlands) 4) SebringRS/Skippy (Midlands) 5) Steve Foden (non osf member) (Midlands) 6) Gordy (Wales) 7) RS2000CUSTOM (Midlands) 8 ) dusty (Wales) 9) Cortina65 (Wales) 10) Exboyracer (Wales) 11) Unclebuck (Wales) 12) Escortbazzawazza (Wales) 13)Escortglas (Wales) 14)Lewy.d (Wales) 15)Darcy (Wales) 16)David (Wales) 17) Jeff Parkinson (Wales) 18) Tim (Wales) 19) Davr Raver (Wales) 20) Ian Allen (Wales) 21) MK2 Clint (Midlands) 22) Mr Cheese (Midlands) 23) 24) 25)

Some videos below of the Snowdonia Tour Sept 2011 OB5Fln7GqR0 vgdKkp3eQmY JnoCFjeFVK0