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Run to Jarnac - 5th May
Another lovely sunny day - 14 of us met up at 10:30 for coffee at Les Tilleuls Cafe, St Claud. 7 MGs ( 1 MGA, 3 MGFs, 1 MGF Trophy & 2 MGTFs) & 1 non-MG.
We all set off to visit the War Memorial at Chasseneuil-sur-bonnieure. Which was built at the end of WWII in memory of the 1,465 martyrs of the Resistance and the fighters of the Charente and Charente-Maritime who fell in the field of honour. It is both a memorial of the Resistance and a national necropolis. Very impressive with some wonderful views of the Charente.
We then headed across to Mansle, where we had lunch at La Marmite. Good food and very reasonably priced.
After lunch it was a very pleasant drive through the vineyards to Jarnac. Here we were free to either visit the local museums, including the François Mitterrand Museum, or just enjoy Jarnac and the local cafes. We all then headed home.
Thanks to Ian & Lesley for organising this event and to all those that supported us.
We all set off to visit the War Memorial at Chasseneuil-sur-bonnieure. Which was built at the end of WWII in memory of the 1,465 martyrs of the Resistance and the fighters of the Charente and Charente-Maritime who fell in the field of honour. It is both a memorial of the Resistance and a national necropolis. Very impressive with some wonderful views of the Charente.
We then headed across to Mansle, where we had lunch at La Marmite. Good food and very reasonably priced.
After lunch it was a very pleasant drive through the vineyards to Jarnac. Here we were free to either visit the local museums, including the François Mitterrand Museum, or just enjoy Jarnac and the local cafes. We all then headed home.
Thanks to Ian & Lesley for organising this event and to all those that supported us.
President's Run & Charente Ales TourS - 21st April
We all met up in the car park outside of Camping Le Champion in Mansle. As the cafe here was closed, were walked in to town to the 'Le Colibri Snack Bar' for refreshments. 8 MGs (2 MGB Roadsters, 1 MGBGT, 2 MGF Mk 1, 1 MGF Trophy, 1 MGTF & 1 MG RV8) - 13 people.
Although the weather forecast was not brilliant it actually turned out to be a very sunny, warm day.
We set off from Mansle and headed across country through Tusson, stopping for a quick comfort break at Hanc (now merged with Valdelaume), before arriving at Charente Ales.
Kara very quickly produced 13 Cheese Burgers & Chips with a side helping of slaw. After lunch, we were given a conducted tour of the Charente Ales Brewery, which was very informative. We also got to taste their 3 main beers.
Many of us bought either bottles or 5lt kegs to take home and enjoy at out leisure.
Thanks to all those that supported us and we look forward to seeing you on the next club event.
Although the weather forecast was not brilliant it actually turned out to be a very sunny, warm day.
We set off from Mansle and headed across country through Tusson, stopping for a quick comfort break at Hanc (now merged with Valdelaume), before arriving at Charente Ales.
Kara very quickly produced 13 Cheese Burgers & Chips with a side helping of slaw. After lunch, we were given a conducted tour of the Charente Ales Brewery, which was very informative. We also got to taste their 3 main beers.
Many of us bought either bottles or 5lt kegs to take home and enjoy at out leisure.
Thanks to all those that supported us and we look forward to seeing you on the next club event.
