Page 18 - District Interactive Magazine June 2019

Ninth Car Charity Tour for Braunton Caen
So on Sunday 28th April the day dawned with the
usual weather -grey, overcast with the hint of
drizzle! Not deterred every entry arrived at the
Williams Arms in Braunton in time to consume
gallons of coffee and tons of bacon rolls.
The first vehicle, a smart Jaguar owned by Chas
Green, left the Williams Arms promptly at 10 am,
superbly flagged away by Ella, Tobyn and Ellen.
All the others followed – and yet three still
manged to miss the first directional instruction!
The route this year took the vehicles out towards
Crediton, Bow and Zeal Monachorum – a very
different route to previous years. The drizzle
turned some of the red dust into a red slurry –
not ideal in a smart car! Everyone completed the
day finishing at the Fox and Hounds at Eggesford.
This year’s cream tea had the best scones of any
year.
As usual there were stories to tell, of lunch tables routes one of 5.6 miles and the other nine miles.
taken by other people, of pot holes, the weather,
and of course how did anyone answer any clues in
the quiz? Braunton Caen President Chris
Andrews presented the trophies in the very light
hearted competitions. The oldest car to complete
the route again being won by Graham Brook in his
1933 Austin 7 Tourer.
The earliest completed entry to be received was
won by Euan Eddie, in a close fought competition
– Euan winning by just four minutes. The Peter
Slee Award for the most desirable vehicle was
chosen by Ella, Tobyn and Ellen, this year being
won by Richard Banbury in his Marlin Cabrio. The
all important quiz winners were Jane and Paul
Cockcroft, a difficult quiz this year and the prize
kindly donated by Croyde Motors. Finally the raffle
was won by Graham Harrison.
Graham Brook and his 1933 Austin 7 Tourer
So ended another car Tour and particular thanks
are extended to Rotarians Jan and Gerry for their
hard efforts in organising yet another fabulous
event.
The date for the 10th Charity Car Tour has been
set for Sunday 19th April 2020. Application forms
are now available from Jan, and will soon be
available to download from the Club’s website.
Somerset win again
The Exmoor challenge is a walking competition
between the two neighbouring Rotary districts
Devon & Cornwall v Somerset. There are two
All monies raised go to supporting the Children`s
Hospice South West. Each competitor is awarded
a point for their district if they complete the small
course and two points for the longer course.