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WONDERFUL WOOLACOMBE

There were plenty of laughs and wall-to-wall fun at this rally, affectionally known as ‘Woolly’, which made it a weekend feast of happy moments and memories. Woolacombe Rally celebrated their 20th birthday this year and we all raised a toast (several times – cheers!) with our environmentally friendly re-usable plastic glasses not dissimilar to a ‘bag for life’, but these commemorative holders surely bring more happiness and giddy rally joy.

The journey of 205 miles to North Devon was a self-satisfying joyful moment. The sunshine was glimpsed occasionally, and the air was crisp and fresh (perfect for running two-stroke engines). The return journey home was a different matter altogether, but who worries about that when you’re on the way to a rally! Taking a right turn by the Wellington

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