17-11-2021, 04:24 PM
Hi All
Sad news indeed. I knew Ian first from the forum and then we met at a Scottish A7 rally in Guildtown. I bemoaned (on the forum) the fact that I didn’t have a lathe to do something on my first special. Ian immediately responded to invite me up to Shrewsbury to use his. An offer sadly never taken up. At Guildtown Ian and Alison had driven up in several stages over two days in his Chummy. He confided in me that he was going to “do it in one” on the way back. Although he knew Alison was dead against it he did drive all the way between Guildtown and Shrewsbury in torrential rain. And sent me a very nice email when he got home.
Whilst on the subject of sad news may I take this opportunity of informing the forum that three South Wales A7 club members have recently passed away. Some of you may know them.
Firstly David Blessley a founder member of our club. David was a member of the Bristol club before helping to set up the SWA7C.
Then Monica Pugsley the wife of Ray (who died in the eighties). Ray was member number one of the club. Monica lived to 106!
Finally Phil Merrills who was a long time club member and long serving member.
If anyone wishes I can email them copies of the obituaries that will be published in the next issue of our magazine.
Howard
Sad news indeed. I knew Ian first from the forum and then we met at a Scottish A7 rally in Guildtown. I bemoaned (on the forum) the fact that I didn’t have a lathe to do something on my first special. Ian immediately responded to invite me up to Shrewsbury to use his. An offer sadly never taken up. At Guildtown Ian and Alison had driven up in several stages over two days in his Chummy. He confided in me that he was going to “do it in one” on the way back. Although he knew Alison was dead against it he did drive all the way between Guildtown and Shrewsbury in torrential rain. And sent me a very nice email when he got home.
Whilst on the subject of sad news may I take this opportunity of informing the forum that three South Wales A7 club members have recently passed away. Some of you may know them.
Firstly David Blessley a founder member of our club. David was a member of the Bristol club before helping to set up the SWA7C.
Then Monica Pugsley the wife of Ray (who died in the eighties). Ray was member number one of the club. Monica lived to 106!
Finally Phil Merrills who was a long time club member and long serving member.
If anyone wishes I can email them copies of the obituaries that will be published in the next issue of our magazine.
Howard