Annual Car Rally at Lincoln Castle
Sunday 11 June 2006
The Castle Rally was held on 11th June, a significant date for me, as it was my wedding anniversary. For those male readers who are not married, this is a date not to be trifled with, so it was with kind permission of my wife, Jan, that we went ahead with the event on that day. Luckily for me, a kind friend, the town crier, Terry Stubbins, having opened the rally, then publicly wished my lady a happy anniversary - many brownie points gained! Not only that, but those that came to the rally could not fail to notice that Jan's right hand was in plaster as the result of recent surgery. So we were lucky to have her with us at all on the day, and it was thanks to good friends, who offered their invaluable help at the booking in point, that we were able to go ahead.
The day was blessed with excellent weather - some said too hot - others basked in the sun and enjoyed the excellent venue. One hundred and eighty six vehicles arrived and were efficiently shown to their parking spots by our excellent marshals - not an easy job at the best of times. By 11.00 a.m. all vehicles were in position, and months of hard work could be seen in a variety of shapes, colours, types, makes and ages of vehicles.
Many regular entrants came to say hello, and we received numerous compliments from first time entrants on the tremendous team effort. This year again saw a growth in classic vehicles and such a range - from a Lambretta scooter to a collection of Volkswagen caravanettes! Larry Riches always brings an interesting variety of vehicles and this year was no exception. A special one for me was the Railton Straight 8, a vehicle I had never seen before.
Our local DVLA and the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership attended and were used well during the day. This event, as usual, was an opportunity to showcase our Transport Museum to the many visitors.
Thanks go to our sponsors, Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
and Witham Oil and Paint Ltd of Lincoln, Thanks also to Peter Allen of The
Castle, without whose permission and support the rally would not be held in
such perfect surroundings, and not forgetting his staff, in particular,
Malcolm, for his support on the day. Thanks also to our Town Crier Terry
Stubbins and his Lady Trish, who managed to smile throughout the day despite
the obvious weight and discomfort of their magnificent costumes on what must
have been one of the hottest days of the summer. To all of the LVVS volunteers
who helped Jan and I on the day to make it a success - you know who you are - a
big THANK YOU!
Brian and Jan Harding
Trophy Winners 2006
Teesdale Trophy, Post War
Cars:1967 mercedes 2.5SL - Mick Bailey
Sass Plate, Pre War Cars:1939 Austin Big 7 -
Nicholas and Margaret Platek
Boulton Cup, Post War Motorcycles:1965 Royal Enfield Motor Cycle
- I Coulam
Baumber Trophy, Pre War Motorcycles:x1920 Scott Motor Cycle -
Jack toseland
Baumber Commercial Trophy (LVVS CUP), Military/Commercial:x1968
Austin A35 Van - Matt Gregory
Baumber Salver, Motorcycle Distance Award:1964 Lambretta TV200 -
Malcolm Smith
LeTall Salver, Best Austin:1939 Austin Big 7 - Nicolas and
Margaret Platek
Lily Groocock Trophy, Distance Award (Other than
Motorcycles):1960 Austin Saloon - Bill Harper
Horton Trophy, Classic Vehicles Post 1955:1964 Volvo Amazon
Saloon - Geoff and Wendy Handford
H Jones Cup, Sponsor's Choice:1932 MG J2 Sports - Keith Riley
Friends of Lincoln Castle (Most Interesting Exhibit):1934 Derby
Bentley - Larry Riches
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