Firle Hill Climb Revival

Details to follow.

It is early days yet but we have asked to be considered for inclusion into the long established favourite that is the Hellingly Festival of Transport. Who knows but if this does not materialise then we shall have a traditional Sunday meet at one of our favourite beer houses. It will be the height of summer and scalding hot, so let's keep it chilled and easy going!

Yes we shall be back this year! It came close to being broken but it wasn't quite so we haven't fixed it. Just as it has always been. The participating field is largely the same as it would have been in 2021 were it not cancelled at the every last. More to follow on how applications will work this year but another selection of superb vehicles will take to our hill.

It was a touch damp last year when a few of us met atop our hill to perform the handover of the cash that was most kindly donated in 2021. We shall do the same again but hopefully in a slightly drier fashion! Followed by lunch a a suitable hostelry. This will not replace the visits to CHEC and The Southfield Trust but not everyone can make those weekday meets.

This event was another casualty of 2020. Whether it was covid or just a lack of interest it never actually happened. Well no, it did. I did it on my own and then again in the rain in 2021. A simple act of remembrance taking in eleven sites which remember eleven local fallen.

OK, this is a bit vague at present. We may have another event to attend over the holiday weekend at the beginning of the month. Even if we are invited to that event we will have one of our regular Sunday meets at a suitable pub lunch venue.

This event was due to take place back in the March of 2020. Can't think now what happened but something came along to spoil our plans! It will follow the same format as the last Spring tour with a hearty breakfast at the superb Six Bells before heading off on a substantial tour. It is looking like we may end up with a picnic as no one wants to cater for a large group of car drivers! As before there will be charge to cover the cost of breakfast but that is it. As much as we want to raise funds for charity we also want to get back out there and enjoy life.

Please be aware that the BBQ man has disappeared and that we shall now be looked after by The Seasoned Sausage Co. that usually cater for us at the hill climb. We meet at the Boship for a tour before ending our journey at Firle Place. Taking advantage of Henry Gage's very kind invitation to meet him at his fantastic ancestral home. Carefully avoiding the sheep as we navigate the impressive drive up to the house where we will enjoy a BBQ and a trip around the grand house. It is a pretty good photo opportunity too. Just let Rob know if you want to come along. Unless we find a kind benefactor there will be an at cost charge for the food and drink!