The Fairford Classic Car Club

The ISIS car you most want to take home, 30 July 2011

The ISIS cup is an annual, light hearted, event where members vote on "which car they would like to take home with them". Initially sponsored by the local company ISIS, following their closure, it has now been renamed the Memorial Cup in honour of past FCCC members who have sadly died, but are not forgotten.

This year's winners of the Memorial Cup were Keith and Joan Bennett in their 1954 MG TF. Keith is pictured with the Mayor of Cirencester. Photo courtesy of Graham Young.

Malcolm Cutler

The Hunters Show
30 July 2011

Around 6 years ago Pam Mallard, partner of Arthur Mallard, sadly had to enter Hunter's Care Home due to her advancing dementia. Following discussions with Hunter's it was decided to hold a display of Classic Cars as many of the residents and their families have fond memories of cars they may have owned or knew, in the past. Its success led this to becoming and important annual event for the club.

Malcolm Cutler

Photos courtesy of Graham Young

Arthur Mallard's 90th Birthday at the Crown of Crucis
10 July 2011

Arthur Mallard has been one of the most loyal supporters of the FCC for over 20yrs. His remarkable life included a spell in the army during the 2nd WW after which he entered the motor trade and ran a successful garage in Purton for many years. Arthur's knowledge of car mechanicals is unrivalled and many a club member has been grateful for his advice and help in 'getting then home'.

Malcolm Cutler

St George’s Day Run 2011

Bunny did us proud again with another memorable St George’s Day Run on the 23rd April this year which he named “The Plains Run” and rightly so. From the start at “The Crown” at Cerney Wick we all threaded our way around the West of Swindon to be confronted with the long climb up to the top of the Salisbury Plains above Easterton. The rewards were immediate with spectacular views for the driver and his crew and a much welcome breather for any overheating motors. The views stayed with us for quite a few miles as we traversed South West and then North East back towards Pewsey Vale for a traditional roast lunch at the “Woodbridge Inn”, by which time we had clocked up nearly 75 miles on roads that would not be on anyone’s normal routes.

Bunny let us off the hook a bit in the afternoon with a much easier 40 mile return to Cerney Wick where we all enjoyed a huge cream tea and the presentation of a St George’s Day “Certificate of Completion”. Well done Bunny and thank you for arranging such brilliant weather for all the soft tops - witness the photos!

Andrew Ives, May 2011