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TR Stoke Newsletter – Summary (February 2025, Issue 14)

General Information

• TR Stoke meets

  first Monday of every month

  at Longton Rugby Club
• Newsletter published

  twice a year

  : August & February

• Articles, adverts, and project write-ups welcome (contact Tony)

• Club merchandise available: caps, polos, fleeces, gilets

Feature: “I Purchased a TR5” – by Tony

• Tony unexpectedly bought a

  barn-stored TR5

  after a chance conversation at Tatton Park
• Car had been

  off the road since 1988

  and stored 38 years
• TR Register history showed a

  chassis replacement in the early 80s

• Named

  “Ladybird”

  due to red paint, rust spots, and registration “LDB”
• Car now

  running

  , with sympathetic renovation planned to retain character

• Welding and mechanical work next; not a full restoration

Events Attended (July–September 2024)

• Oulton Park Gold Cup

  – Joined Register stand with 30 TRs; great weather, races, live music

• Cuan Wildlife Classic Show

  – Scenic drive, 50+ craft stalls, classic cars

• Tatton Park Classic & Retro Revival

  – Joined Red Rose Group; large show, 8 TR Stoke cars attended

• Apedale Classic & Steam Day

  – Steam trains, museum, 12 TRs; well-loved first-time event

• Biddulph Classic Show

  – Packed town centre event, high attendance and great atmosphere

• Trentham Classic Show

  – Large local display; 12 TRs, but event ended early due to rain

• Gulf Station Road Trip

  – Free petrol, Beautiful scenic drive and great group turnout

TR Stoke Christmas Bash 2024

• Rescheduled from Sunday 8th to

  Thursday 12th December

  due to a power cut
• Over

  25 members

  attended at The Wharf Pub

• Festive meal, great atmosphere, lots of laughs

• TR Quiz

  written by Karen & Chris; winners received the TR Piston Trophy
• Tony handed out his legendary

  “quality” mystery gifts

  , including quirky car-related items and Kodak tubs

• A warm, fun celebration of the year

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