True Grip Article

[mctwistuk]

Guys,

With the formation of the new lowlands joint regional meet I thought it would be good for us to compile a wee article for true grip. As I suck at stringing sentences together I am asking for your good help.

Thought about putting a few words about how due to dwindling numbers attending each regions meet over the months and a couple of the ro's standing down and not being replaced and some of the committed members travelling to all region meets that it was decided to create the new combined region. Then thought about putting a few pics from the first meet then following up with some pics and words from the meet next week.

This is just a wee idea and if you don't think any good just say so.

Please do not spam this thread

Thanks

Chis

[scottishtaffy]

will there be a article about the highland fling as there is some craking photos for it

[thebigfelly]

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Edited May 2, 2013 by thebigfelly

[thebigfelly]

will there be a article about the highland fling as there is some craking photos for it

aye think its in mattys thread about true grip articles, that daves doing a write up

[nipps240]

I think if true grip is going to continue that there should be member committed articles like suggested.

From what was discussed the other nite about it. It's alot of wonga to come out of the club funds to pay for something that, as far as I have heard no body even pays interest in these days.

But I do think if members, non-members and guests, to be able to get suggestions into it. Even possible get a small article on what is happening with other forums/clubs. For In stance if someone from such n such forum has a idea for a drive, meet, dyno run day.

Also last suggestion as I know I'm going on a bit now. How about "Road to Perfection". An article that each magazine each region takes turn finding the perfect road for a subaru in the uk. Possibly having top 3 roads or something like that.

Edited May 2, 2013 by nipps240

[mctwistuk]

With the cost of running a car these days spiralling out of control and the amount of free time people have also reducing, the days of the individual regional meets are becoming numbered. Gone are the days when you had upwards of twenty cars at each regional meet and the off the forum social side of the club was at its peak. Members used to travel from region to region to attend as many meets as they could but now this is becoming economically unviable.

With this in mind the members of the central,Edinburgh,Glasgow and Lanark regions have pulled together and have formed a new region called the Scottish lowland region and instead of having separate individual regional meetings every month there is going to be one joint meet that will switch locations every month. Thus allowing members from the different regions to socialise together without having to go to three or four different locations every month.

The first combined meet was held at the Cairn hotel in Bathgate and had a good turnout. The location was recommended by Gus and I think we all agree the food was good and the value for money was excellent. I must admit it didn't all go smoothly as the Glasgow guys did get a bit lost on the way over thanks to some sat nav discrepancies. No names will be mentioned but ere are some new Lostboy candidates lol.

A list has now been compiled of dates and locations for the meets for the year ahead and I think I can speak for all of us and say that we are really looking forward to this new format.

Edited May 4, 2013 by mctwistuk

[mctwistuk]

Guys this is my first attempt at an article for the combined regional meet. It is pretty basic and as already mentioned I am useless putting words together so please copy and edit as you wish. Once we get a final draft I will submit to matty(not Marty as my ipad tried to put) for consideration for true grip.

Chris