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Fellow Raiders Just a quick update on the Raid in a couple of weeks time Hopefully you're all sorted with accommodation and raring to go. The Rally plates have arrived, the road book has been printed, trophies sorted and we've got some flags to wave you off. For those staying at the OST on the Friday I'll give you your rally packs with all the info to save a bit of time on Saturday morning. For those arriving Saturday morning signing on from 9 ish and hopefully first car away from 9:30 at minute start intervals. There'll be a quick drivers briefing before we start. The Saturday night halt is, as you know, in Kelso and we'll be having a group meal at the Cross Keys, at the last count there are 63 of us so should be an interesting night! We have some dedicated parking in the town square opposite the Cross Keys so please use that where possible and it will be our starting point for the Sunday return to York. Could be some local press coming to see us off on Sunday so get polishing those cars. Martin's in charge of the weather and I have high hopes he will deliver some sunshine for the weekend If there any changes to co drivers/cars please could you let me know Any questions let me know by email A huge thanks to the rest of the team, Mik,Mike and Ian See you all on the Friday/Saturday for the biggest Border Raiders yet. Chris

  Pete, Mike has emailed people staying at the satellite hotels, the Cross Key'ers are all sorted but I'll be sending out some more general info via email and the forum soon Chris

Well we've never filled the event so quickly, or got to the maximum to be honest! 30 on the list are Chris & Sarah Reynolds TR7V8 Clive & Gill Senior Spitfire Les & Pam Hirst TR7V8 Ian & Carol Harling Dolomite Martin & Val Leaver MGF Steve & Cathy Povey Herald 13/60 Dave & Jackie Batchelor Triumph 2.5pi Tim Hunt TR4 Roger Keys Brigitta & Bernd TR6 Pete Arnold Tim & Erica Triumph Stag Sam & Andy Clayton Dolomite Mik Davies Mike & Jane Charlton Andrew Walton Nicholas Dyer GT6 Bruce Garbutt Dan Wilmhurst & TBA Aclaim Darren & Barbara Sharp Triumph 2.5 Chris Rabbets Valerie Moores Triumph 2.5pi Bryce Greenwood & TBA Pete Jackson Ray & Gill Crellin Dolomite Sprint Paul Darbyshire & TBA TR7 Roger Saunt & TBA Triumph Stag Leighton & Alison Ball Porsche 911 Dave & Janet Barritt TVR Brian & Lyn Newman MX5 Nuala Dowie & TBA Spitfire Dion & Sylvia Fluttert TR4 Teams coming from all over the country with two couples joining us from Germany and The Netherlands. We have organised a group meal together at the Cross Keys in Kelso on the Saturday night, 4 courses for no more than £24pp and I hope all will be able to join us for that. I'll send out a menu choices to you all soon. Chris      

Last two gone. we may have to open a reserve list, so just email me if anyone else is interested. Probably all depends on if we can find anymore accommodation in Kelso. With CT, weddings,fishermen,walkers and the rest there’s not much left!

Another one gone, it’s only two now!

And a couple more.... Chris & Sarah Reynolds Clive Senior Les & Pam Hirst Ian & Carol Martin & Val Leaver Steve & Cathy Povey Dave & Jackie Batchelor Tim Hunt Roger Keys Brigitta & Bernd Pete Arnold Tim & Erica Sam & Andy Clayton Mik Davies Mike & Jane Charlton Andrew Walton Bruce Garbutt Dan Wilmhurst Darren Sharp Chris Rabbets Bryce Greenwood Ray & Gill Crellin Paul Darbyshire Roger Saunt Leighton Ball Dave Barritt   

Entries so far:- Chris & Sarah Reynolds Clive Senior Les & Pam Hirst Ian & Carol Martin & Val Leaver Steve & Cathy Povey Dave & Jackie Batchelor Tim Hunt Roger Keys Brigitta & Bernd Pete Arnold Tim & Erica Sam & Andy Clayton Mik Davies Mike & Jane Charlton Andrew Walton Bruce Garbutt Dan Wilmhurst Darren Sharp Chris Rabbets Bryce Greenwood Ray & Gill Crellin Paul Darbyshire Roger Saunt That's a great turnout, the most we've ever had, only a few places left so if you want to come on a great weekend of driving and socialising with fellow petrol heads you'd better be quick! For anyone not having read the latest edition of Club Torque, its 400miles of the best and quietest roads the north has to offer. Starting in Kelbrook Lancs, overnighting in the Scottish borders town of Kelso and finishing in York on the Sunday. We've organised some accommodation, an evening meal together in Kelso, a great route and Martin will be sorting the weather. Speaking of which, we will be presenting a new trophy/award for the spirit of the rally which will be known as The Martin Randle Cup. There's now a dedicated Border Raiders page on the website under Competitions and in the events section. The regs are also attached there. Any questions, pm me and I'll get back to you as soon as etc.   Chris

Yes please, and an entry fee cheque payable to Club Triumph ltd chris

25 so far, been quite an eye opener on how popular it has become. Martin would be proud of its continued success.   Chris

To all those who have expressed an interest in this years Raid, a pm has been sent. Your prompt attention would much appreciated! Chris

An update to the provisional entry list Chris & Sarah Reynolds TR7 V8 Mike and Jane Charlton Spitfire `look alike` Bryce and `Roger``A Triumph` Andrew Walton GT6 Bruce.......... Dan Wilmhurst Clive Senior......Spitfire Mrs Raider.... Steve and Kathy Povey.....Herald Dave and Jackie Batchelor.....2,5 Pi? Tim and Sue Hunt.....TR4a Andy/Sam Clayton....Dolly Roger Keys.....2000 Les Hurst and Pam Nicolls TR7V8 Martin & Val Leaver MGF Brigitta & Bernd TR6 Ian & Carol Harling Dolly 1500/MGF

The inaugural committee meeting of the Borders Raiders 2018 was held last night in a secret venue, actually I'm not sure where we were but it was in Yorkshire and the food was good! Still lots to sort but the dates will be 4-5 August 2018 So please put it in your diaries and let us know here if you want to join us driving some great roads up north. Route still to be decided but we will be heading north of a Lancashire/Yorkshire start into the northern provinces. More details in due course including regs etc but "confirmed are" Chris & Sarah Reynolds TR7V8

Rest assured, it's not forgotten, Martin's raid will continue. Just starting to get ideas in place. Chris

Glad you enjoyed it Pete, there were a few things that we'll do better next year. Makes me realise just what a great job Martin did (as if I needed reminding). Didn't realise that about the OST, not good and as for the MSA... We'll keep Martin's legacy alive and well with the 2018 event and look forward to seeing everyone again for another raid Chris