Special Report: 60 years since adventurers toured the world with Land Rovers – Top Stories – News from @birminghammail

Special Report: 60 years since adventurers toured the world with Land Rovers – Top Stories – News from @birminghammail.

 

The tiny North Yorkshire fire station that’s set to be named the world’s smallest | Mail Online

Goathland Volunteer Fire Station; North Yorkshire Moors near Whitby.  (Links to Daily mail website where you can read more.)

The tiny North Yorkshire fire station that’s set to be named the world’s smallest | Mail Online.

Winter pics.

Some interesting pictures on the Dailymail website of Land Rover Defenders coping with what the weather throws at it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2072937/Get-ready-windiest-week-year-storms-way-batter-UK.html

Well within the 500mm (20") wading depth.Snow and ice.

 

Snow and ice.

Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ Bursary: Go beyond your limits and boundaries – YouTube

Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ Bursary: Go beyond your limits and boundaries – YouTube.

Some history (Land Rover)

Story in the BBC News.
Maurice Wilks tested a prototype (in 1947) for what has become one of the world’s most successful off-road utility vehicles in fields at Red Wharf Bay just across the road from Ysgol Dwyran.

Anglesey pupils honour Land Rover creator Maurice Wilks

Mow Cop Nov 2011 – CLRC Trial

 

Club Trial on Sunday

Whatever the weather, and knowing the site, expect Sun, rain, hail or snow, Sunday’s Promotional day out should be good. Visit the club forum for more details.
I have posted the location and directions.

I believe this event is members only but I suspect if you aren’t a member and want to attend, Joining and paying the event fee will entitle you to participate. Entry fees will go toward our nominated charity after MSA permit fee per participant.

MSA November newsletter.

The November issue of the MSA newsletter is out so email me if you would like a link to it: admin@cheshirelandroverclub.org

Highlights of this issue:

• MSA magazine nominated for APA Launch of the Year
• Wales Rally GB set for pan-Wales spectacular
• MSA announces 2012 Club Officials seminars
• Graham is “U18″ World Champion as Barnicoat narrowly misses Trophy title
• Williams and Prodrive welcome Team UK
• MEET… MSA Director of Development and Communications Ben Taylor

CLRC Promotional Off Road Trial.

Only two weeks until our club trial on Sunday 20th November 2011.
We have an application for MSA permit so contact us for more details on how you can participate. We are raising money for Leighton Hospital via Little Miss Ellie Prince for ward equipment like specialist baby cots and other items. Trophy for the winner and we always welcome people who have interests in Marshalling, photography, scrutineering and competetors alike.

See you there hopefully!