Editorial
Hello again, and here we are with the last magazine of the year. What year? ........... the
year that's just flown by! I can't help feeling that I've blinked, and missed it. At this
point I should like to thank all those who have made contributions to the magazine this
year, without whose help I would have been truly stuffed! This really had been a hectic
time for me, and the situation is not likely to improve next year, so please keep the
articles coming in.
Now, two news items this month: first the auction, which I think all would agree
was a great day out, and probably our greatest success so far. It could have been a
disaster though! On my way to Coventry, the traffic on the Ml came to an abrupt halt at
about 6.50 (still pitch black). As the time rolled-on, I was getting increasingly
concerned, as there had obviously been a serious accident further up. By the time the
traffic started moving again, it was broad daylight and I was three-quarters of an hour
late. I raced to Coventry and all was just about OK. But then later in the morning as
people were starting to arrive, we heard of serious hold-ups on the M42, due I
understand to a big show at the NEC. I just hope there were not too many of you who
gave up, turned round and went home! Anyway, it all turned out fine, and I think we all
had a most enjoyable day. I've provisionally set the date for next year' s event as 28 th
November, which will be confirmed in due course.
The second piece of really good news is that Dreamland has finally been awarded
its first big lump of funding! As you all know, the Dreamland project has been driven by
a dedicated team of passionate enthusiasts for a good number of years now, and it' s really
good news to learn that all that dedication had finally paid-off, and that Dreamland can
now move forward and become a very special 'vintage' attraction. See Nick' s report on
the following page.
Well, that' s about it for 2009. Sharron and I wish you all a merry Christmas and a very
happy and prosperous New Year.
Until 2010
All the best
Jerry
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